Which place is cheaper, Palermo 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 Palermo?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Cappadocia or Palermo? 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 Palermo?
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.
Palermo
Located on its north coast, Palermo is the capital city of Sicily. The city has a lot to offer visitors who decide to venture to this often overlooked part of Italy. There is an interesting history, some unique and delicious food, and a fascinating culture. Prices in Sicily are generally cheaper than elsewhere in Italy. There are a handful of budget accommodation options and plenty of mid range hotels that are spread throughout the city. The rooms are usually comfortable and clean but as always, read reviews before making your reservation.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Istanbul, The Best 2-Week Tours from Istanbul, The Best Luxury Tours to Italy, and The Best Budget Tours to Italy.
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Cappadocia Prices
Turkey PricesPalermo Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCappadocia $147Palermo $134
The average daily cost (per person) in Cappadocia is $147, while the average daily cost in Palermo is $134. 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 Palermo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCappadocia $41Palermo $66
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCappadocia $82Palermo $132
Compare Hotels in Cappadocia and Palermo
Looking for a hotel in Cappadocia or Palermo? 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 Palermo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cappadocia $40Palermo $6.62
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cappadocia
Also for Cappadocia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Cappadocia Shared Transfer From To Kayseri and Nevsehir Airport: $4.18
- Cappadocia Shared Transfer From/To Nevsehir and Kayseri Airport: $5.96
- Cappadocia Shared Airport Transfer Nevşehir or Kayseri Airport: $10
- Cappadocia Shared Transfer From/To Kayseri and Nevşehir Airport: $11
- 2 Hour Quad Bike Safari in Cappadocia ( Transfer Include ): $11
- Shuttle Airport Transfer in Cappadocia: $11
- Cappadocia NAV & Kayseri ASR Shuttle Airport Transfer: $13
- Göreme Horse Riding, Fairy Chimneys w/Transfer: $18
- 2 Hour Jeep Safari Tour in Cappadocia ( Transfer Include ): $18
- Cappadocia Luxury Private Airport Transfer: $19
- Transfer from Kayseri Airport to Cappadocia Hotels (Small Group): $24
- Shuttle Transfer from Cappadocia hotels to "Nevsehir Kapadokya Airport": $24
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Palermo
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Palermo:
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Bus to Monreale$3.52
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Bus From Airport$7.04
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90 Minute Bus Pass$1.53
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Short Taxi Ride$5.10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Palermo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Palermo:
- Private transfer from Palermo Airport to Capo d'Orlando or vice versa: $299
- Private Transfer Catania Airport ⇄ Palermo Centre (Airport): $279
- Private Transfer from Palermo (PMO) Airport to Santa Flavia: $201
- Palermo Airport (PMO) to Palermo Cruise Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $184
- Transfer from Palermo Airport to Adler SPA Resort Siculiana: $175
- Transfer from Palermo Airport to Verdura Golf Resort Sciacca: $148
- Private transfer from Palermo airport to Cefalù or vice versa: $132
- Transfer from Palermo Airport to Cefalu: $127
- Private Transfer from Palermo to the Airport: $126
- Private transfer from Palermo airport to Marsala port or vice versa: $120
- Private transfer from Palermo Airport to San Vito Lo Capo or vice versa: $120
- Mangias Pollina Resort private transfer to Palermo airport: $120
Is it cheaper to fly into Cappadocia or Palermo?
Prices for flights to both Palermo 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 $67Palermo $59
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
Typical Food Prices in Palermo
Some typical examples of dining costs in Palermo are as follows:
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Sitdown Dinner (for Two)$38
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Fast Food Lunch$6.24
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Palermo
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Palermo.
- Palermo's Delight: Unleash the Secrets of Pizza and Gelato Making: $65
- Taste the Tradition on a Food Tour by Do Eat Better: $70
- Palermo Sicilian Street Food Tour: Small Group by Do Eat Better: $78
- Night Street Food Tour of Palermo with a Local -For real foodies!: $83
- Wanna be Sicilian: Palermo Cooking Class and Market Tour: $88
- Cooking class in Palermo city center: $114
- Sicilian Cooking Class: $117
- Cooking Class in Palermo - fresh pasta and tiramisù: $118
- Sicilian Dinner & Tarot – A Magical Night of Wine & Laughs: $118
- Palermo Sicilian Cooking Class with a Well-known Italian Chef: $118
- Sicilian Cooking Class : Homemade Pasta: $123
- Cooking class in a villa with Palermo view: $138
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cappadocia $75Palermo $20
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 Private Shopping Tour with Driver: $5.00
- Cappadocia Private RED GREEN Tour : $5.00
- Cappadocia Red (North) Tour: $5.00
- Cappadocia Green (South) Tour: $5.00
- Sunset or Daytime ATV Adventure Tour: $5.28
- Deal Package : Cappadocia Full-day Red Tour & ATV Quad Bike Safari: $12
- Sunset Horseback Riding Tour in Cappadocia: $12
- Horseback Riding Experience in Beautiful Valleys of Cappadocia: $13
- Authentic Pottery Workshop Experience: $13
- Historical Pottery Experience Tour: $14
- Sunrise Balloon Watching Tour with Audio Guide: $15
- ATV Adventure Tours in Cappadocia: $15
Typical Entertainment Prices in Palermo
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Palermo are as follows:
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Capuchin Catacombs (for 2)$7.04
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Castello della Zisa Entrance (for Two)$14
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Theater Tickets (for Two)$58
Tours and Activities in Palermo
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Palermo are as follows:
- Agrigento Valley of the Temples and Villa Romana del Casale Tour from Palermo: $146
- Agrigento: Valley of the Temples Tour – Small Group or Private: $44
- Cesarine: Market Tour & Dining at a Local's Home in Palermo: $166
- Discover the Charm of A 3-Hour UNESCO Sites Walking Tour: $36
- ERICE and SEGESTA Private Exclusive Tour starts from Palermo with Guide Driver: $299
- Exclusive Boat Tour Along the Palermo Coast Baia Mondello: $168
- From Palermo Sicilian Retreat Erice & Marsala Tour with Lunch: $166
- From the Vineyards to the Chalice: A Unique Tasting Experience: $251
- Full Day City Tour in Palermo , Monreale and Mondello, from Palermo: $299
- Guided tour of the historic center Palermo: $42
- Half day Monreale and Catacombs tour: $108
- Markets and Monuments: Walking Tour in the Center of Palermo: $42
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCappadocia $14Palermo $13
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
Typical Alcohol Prices in Palermo
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Palermo:
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Beer$3.00
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Bottle of Quality Wine$13
Sample the Local Flavors in Palermo
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Palermo:
- Wine Tasting Experience for Small Groups from Palermo: $269
- Private Tour to Segesta, Erice and Wine Tasting in Marsala: $275
When comparing the travel costs between Cappadocia and Palermo, we can see that Cappadocia is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Cappadocia Expensive? and Is Palermo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cappadocia or Palermo?
Palermo has a larger population, and is about 110 times larger than the population of Cappadocia. When comparing the sizes of Cappadocia and Palermo, 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.