Which place is cheaper, Oxford or Cappadocia?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Cappadocia or Oxford?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Cappadocia or Oxford? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Cappadocia or Oxford?
Cappadocia
Cappadocia is in Central Anatolia, between the mountains Erciyes, Melendiz and Hasan. It is famous for its underground cities, fairy chimneys, and caves. The landscape of the area is some of the most unique you'll ever see. The fairy chimneys are bizarrely shaped rock outcroppings that have evolved from the unique geography in the area. There are hiking trails through the series of valleys that make up the area. It's a great place to explore for outdoor enthusiasts and adventure seekers.
Oxford
Oxford is a city in England best known as the home of the 12-century Oxford University, the oldest English-speaking university in the world. The city also features landmarks such as Christ Church, the Bodleian Library, and a number of world-class museums.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Istanbul, The Best 2-Week Tours from Istanbul, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in United Kingdom, and The Best Coach Bus Tours in United Kingdom.
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Cappadocia Prices
Turkey PricesOxford Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCappadocia $147Oxford $219
The average daily cost (per person) in Cappadocia is $147, while the average daily cost in Oxford is $219. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Cappadocia and Oxford in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCappadocia $41Oxford $98
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCappadocia $82Oxford $196
Compare Hotels in Cappadocia and Oxford
Looking for a hotel in Cappadocia or Oxford? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Cappadocia Hotel Prices and Oxford Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cappadocia $40Oxford $36
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cappadocia
Also for Cappadocia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Turkey Transfer from Kayseri Airport/Nevşehir Airport to Goreme: $87
- Transfer from Kayseri Airport to Cappadocia Hotels (Small Group): $24
- Transfer between Nevşehir or Kayseri Airport to Cappadocia Hotels: $107
- Shuttle Transfer from Cappadocia hotels to "Nevsehir Kapadokya Airport": $24
- Shuttle Transfer from Cappadocia Hotels to "Kayseri Erkilet Airport": $26
- Shuttle Airport Transfer in Cappadocia: $11
- Red Cappadocia Tour with Hotel transfer, Tickets, Lunch and more!: $60
- Private transfer in SUBURBAN in punta cana and bavaro cap cana: $60
- Private transfer from Nevşehir airport (NAV) to any hotel in Cappadocia: $74
- Private in/out one way Transfer to/from Airport Kayseri: $81
- Private Transfers Nevşehir Apt to/from Kaymaklı or Özkonak Underground Cities: $131
- Private Transfers Nevşehir Airport to/from Cappadocia Region: $131
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Oxford
Also for Oxford, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Oxford To Stansted Airport Private Transfer: $290
- Oxford To Gatwick Airport Private Transfer: $280
- Portsmouth Cruise Terminals to London Private Transfer: $273
- London and Oxford Private Transfer Service: $257
- Portsmouth Port to Heathrow Airport Transfer: $255
- Gatwick Airport Transfer To & From London Hotel Meet & Greet: $245
- Oxford To Luton Airport Private Transfer: $240
- Oxford To London Heathrow Airport (LHR ) - Departure Private Transfer: $221
- Oxford City to London Heathrow Airport Private Transfer Service: $210
- Oxford to Birmingham Airport Private Transfer: $210
- Oxford to Heathrow Airport private transfers: $164
- Fareham to Southampton Airport (SOU) - Departure Private Transfer: $105
Is it cheaper to fly into Cappadocia or Oxford?
Prices for flights to both Oxford and Cappadocia change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayCappadocia $67Oxford $96
Typical Food Prices in Cappadocia
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Cappadocia:
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Cookies$0.02
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cappadocia
For Cappadocia, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cappadocia Turkish Night With Unlimited Drinks And Dinner: $40
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show: Dinner and Entertainment: $47
- Turkish Night at Cave Restaurant with Dinner and Unlimited Drinks: $54
- Cappadocia Turkish Night wTransfer,Dinner &Unlimited Drinks: $59
- Turkish Nights in Cappadocia Dinner & Cultural Show in a Cave: $65
- Turkish night show with dinner and unlimited free alcohol: $69
- Romantic Cappadocia Private Sunset Dinner With Wild Food : $69
- Cappadocia Night: Turkish Dance & Dinner : $70
- Turkish Night Show: Unlimited Alcohol, Dinner and Transfer: $70
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with dinner, unlimited alcohol: $77
- Turkish Night Show With Dinner in a Cave Restaurant: $78
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner and Entertainments: $79
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cappadocia $75Oxford $26
Typical Entertainment Prices in Cappadocia
For Cappadocia, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Underground City Entrance for Two$0.73
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Hot Air Balloon Ride for Two$14
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Horseback Riding for Two$2.78
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Cappadocia Driving Tour$2.96
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Goreme Museum Entrance Fee$0.36
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Whirling Dervishes Show$2.42
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Turkish Bath$1.69
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Hot air ballooning$9.80
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Goreme open air museum$0.48
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Bellydancing Show$3.15
Tours and Activities in Cappadocia
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Cappadocia.
- "Cappadocia ATV Sunrise or Sunset Adventure": $50
- ATV (Quad) Tour in Cappadocia-2 Hours: $50
- Cappadocia Red Tour Small Group: $95
- Highlights of Cappadocia (Mix of Red and Green Private Tour): $169
- Highlights of Cappadocia Tour (Red Tour + Underground City): $42
- Luxury Private Green Tour in Cappadocia: $189
- North Cappadocia ( Red Tour ): $89
- Private Cappadocia Tour with Underground City (Guide & Driver): $22
- Private Full Day Guided Tour Visit to Cappadocia: $169
- Ski Tour in Cappadocia with full stuff: $173
- 1 Day Tour (Cappadocia Red Tour Museum Tickets,Lunch Inculed): $43
- 1 Hour Cappadocia ATV Tour: $36
Tours and Activities in Oxford
For Oxford, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2 Hour Shared Family Walking Tour in Whitefield Moor: $14
- Cotswolds Hidden Gems Tour by Coach from Oxford: $121
- London to Oxford Day Tour incl Christ Church and Bodleian: $170
- Oxford : University Tour: $89
- Tunbridge Wells Axe Throwing Experience: $29
- 1.5-hour Oxford City and University Walking Tour: $38
- 3-Hour Private Tour of Oxford With University Alumni Guide: $170
- 90 Minute Classic Walking Tour of Oxford : $35
- A Guide to the City of Dreaming Spires: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Oxford: $15
- Afternoon Tea Sightseeing River Cruise in Oxford: $74
- Ashmolean Museum Tour - by Uncomfortable Oxford™: $27
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $108
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCappadocia $14Oxford $28
Sample the Local Flavors in Cappadocia
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cappadocia:
- Guided Bar Crawl with Hotel Pickup and Snack: $33
- Wine Tasting in Cappadocia Turkey - Introduction of local wines: $35
- Cappadocia Wine Tasting Experience: $41
- Combo Tour with Wine Tasting and Adventure Tours: $59
- Private Wine Tasting and Day Tour w/Göreme Museum: $113
- Cappadocia Private Wine Tasting Tour : $119
- Half-Day Private Cappadocia Wine Tour Experience: $282
Sample the Local Flavors in Oxford
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Oxford:
- Private Wine Tour of Margate: $130
- Chilterns Blue Line Wine Tour Explore Boutique Vineyards: $136
- Wine Tours of Kent Private group booking: $259
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cappadocia and Oxford, we can see that Oxford is more expensive. And not only is Cappadocia much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Cappadocia would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cappadocia and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Oxford would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Oxford than you might in Cappadocia.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Cappadocia Expensive? and Is Oxford Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cappadocia or Oxford?
Oxford has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Cappadocia. When comparing the sizes of Cappadocia and Oxford, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.