Should you visit Cappadocia or Rome?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Cappadocia or Rome? 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 Rome?
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.
Rome
Rome is the capital and largest city in Italy. It is also a common entry point for most visitors flying into the country. Rome has been a center of power, culture, and religion for the last millenium, making it one of the most famous and popular destinations in not only Europe, but the world. The influence of the Roman Empire can be seen across continents.
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Which place is cheaper, Rome or Cappadocia?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
The average daily cost (per person) in Cappadocia is $147, while the average daily cost in Rome is $243. 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 Rome in more detail.
Accommodation
Looking for a hotel in Cappadocia or Rome? 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
Rome Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cappadocia
Also for Cappadocia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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2 Hour Quad Bike Safari in Cappadocia ( Transfer Include ):
$11
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Private Transfer Airport to Cappadocia or Airport to Cappadocia:
$45
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2 Hour Jeep Safari Tour in Cappadocia ( Transfer Include ):
$18
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2 way Transfer fr/to Nevsehir & Kayseri Airport / Cappadocia:
$54
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ATV Safari Experience in Cappadocia with roundtrip hotel transfer:
$51
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Balloon Flight in Cappadocia / Goreme Flight ( Transfer Include ):
$42
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Cappadocia 2-Hours Sunset ATV Quad Tour w/Free Hotel Transfer:
$42
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Cappadocia Airport Private Transfer:
$143
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Cappadocia Airport Transfer:
$95
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Cappadocia Balloon Watching & Sunrise Hike - Hotel transfer!:
$106
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Cappadocia Flying Dress Photo Shoot with Transfer:
$119
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Cappadocia Full Day Guided Red Tour with Lunch and Hotel Transfer:
$78
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Rome
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Rome:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rome
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Rome:
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Private Civitavecchia Port Transfer From / To Rome City Center:
$295
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Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Saturnia - Arrival Private Transfer:
$295
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Transfer Fiumicino airport - Civitavecchia port or vice versa:
$295
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Rome Airport Transfer & Pompeii Tour to Amalfi/Ravello Viceversa:
$292
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Ciampino Airport transfer:
$289
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Roundtrip Transfer from Rome Airport (FCO)(CIA) to Civitavecchia:
$286
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Transfer from Fiumicino/Ciampino/Rome to Civitavecchia Port:
$283
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Rome Private Transfer from Rome city centre to Civitavecchia Cruise Port:
$278
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From Fiumicino to Orvieto Transfer:
$275
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Private Transfer from Rome to Sperlonga or Gaeta:
$271
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Arrival in Airport Transfer & Exclusive City Introduction:
$269
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Rome Private Sightseeing and Catacombs Underground Group Tour with Transfer:
$269
Is it cheaper to fly into Cappadocia or Rome?
Prices for flights to both Rome 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 day
Cappadocia $67
Rome $98
Typical Food Prices in Cappadocia
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Cappadocia:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cappadocia
For Cappadocia, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Cappadocia Turkish Night With Unlimited Drinks And Dinner:
$40
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Cappadocia Turkish Night Show: Dinner and Entertainment:
$47
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Turkish Night at Cave Restaurant with Dinner and Unlimited Drinks:
$54
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Cappadocia Turkish Night wTransfer,Dinner &Unlimited Drinks:
$59
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Turkish Nights in Cappadocia Dinner & Cultural Show in a Cave:
$65
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Turkish night show with dinner and unlimited free alcohol:
$69
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Romantic Cappadocia Private Sunset Dinner With Wild Food :
$69
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Cappadocia Night: Turkish Dance & Dinner :
$70
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Turkish Night Show: Unlimited Alcohol, Dinner and Transfer:
$70
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Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with dinner, unlimited alcohol:
$77
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Turkish Night Show With Dinner in a Cave Restaurant:
$78
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Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner and Entertainments:
$79
Typical Food Prices in Rome
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Rome:
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Casual Lunch (for Two)
$16
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4 Ice Cream Sandwiches
$3.51
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Cafe e doce
$4.69
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Pizza (Fast Food)
$3.11
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Sitdown Lunch (for Two)
$37
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Cheese and bread
$12
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Espresso
$2.35
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Dinner
$68
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rome
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Rome.
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Pizzas and Piazzas: A Self-Guided Walk of Rome’s Culinary Culture:
$20
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Hard Rock Cafe Rome with Set Lunch or Dinner:
$34
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Rome City Center Largest Farmers Market and Street Food Tour :
$35
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Pizza and Tiramisu Cooking Class near the Colosseum:
$35
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Pizza Making Class with Spritz & Mixology:
$35
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Tasty Trionfale Farmers Market Food Tour and Local Wines Tasting:
$42
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Pasta Making & Wine Tasting with Dinner in Frascati from Rome:
$46
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Gnocchi Cooking Class in Rome - Piazza Navona:
$46
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Vatican Street Food Tour and Wine Experience with Local Guide:
$47
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Rome Food Tour : Street Food Testings with Local Guide:
$47
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Rome Food Tour by the Vatican :
$52
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Pizza Cooking Class in Rome City Center - Piazza Navona:
$52
Entertainment
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.
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Cappadocia Private Shopping Tour with Driver:
$5.00
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Cappadocia Private RED GREEN Tour :
$5.00
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Cappadocia Red (North) Tour:
$5.00
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Cappadocia Green (South) Tour:
$5.00
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Sunset or Daytime ATV Adventure Tour:
$5.28
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Deal Package : Cappadocia Full-day Red Tour & ATV Quad Bike Safari:
$12
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Sunset Horseback Riding Tour in Cappadocia:
$12
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Horseback Riding Experience in Beautiful Valleys of Cappadocia:
$13
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Authentic Pottery Workshop Experience:
$13
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Historical Pottery Experience Tour:
$14
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Sunrise Balloon Watching Tour with Audio Guide:
$15
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ATV Adventure Tours in Cappadocia:
$15
Typical Entertainment Prices in Rome
Here are a few typical costs in Rome for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Rome Museum Vaticano (for 2)
$81
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Coliseum Tickets (for Two)
$39
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Roma Pass
$35
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Hop on Hop Off Bus (All Day)
$23
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Segway Tour
$88
Tours and Activities in Rome
Here are a few actual costs in Rome for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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2 Hours Guided Walking Tour in St. Peter's and Dome Exploration:
$114
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Appian Way and Aqueducts Electric Bike Tour:
$90
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Audio Guide Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel Skip the Line :
$95
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Baths of Caracalla Guided Tour -Private or Shared:
$131
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Best of Rome by Night Private Sightseeing Chauffeured Tour:
$228
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Castel Sant Angelo Skip the Line Tickets:
$43
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Discover The Churches of Rome guided tour:
$180
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Evening Tour of the City’s Most Iconic Sights - Up To 6 People:
$191
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Golf Cart Small-Group Guided Tour: Rome City Highlights:
$104
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Golf Cart Tour of 3h with local guide and gelato:
$216
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Golfcart adventure in Rome:
$156
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Guided Tour of Rome's Churches and Art:
$210
Alcohol
Sample the Local Flavors in Cappadocia
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cappadocia:
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Guided Bar Crawl with Hotel Pickup and Snack:
$33
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Wine Tasting in Cappadocia Turkey - Introduction of local wines:
$35
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Cappadocia Wine Tasting Experience:
$41
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Combo Tour with Wine Tasting and Adventure Tours:
$59
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Private Wine Tasting and Day Tour w/Göreme Museum:
$113
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Cappadocia Private Wine Tasting Tour :
$119
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Half-Day Private Cappadocia Wine Tour Experience:
$282
Typical Alcohol Prices in Rome
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Rome:
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Bottle of Wine
$7.63
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Pint of Beer
$7.44
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Beer
$12
Sample the Local Flavors in Rome
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Rome:
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Wine Tasting and Food Pairing Small Group Experience:
$19
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Rome Pub Crawl in the Old Town:
$19
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Trionfale Farmers Market and Vatican Quarter Food and Wine Tour:
$35
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Vatican Food and Wine Tasting Tour next to the Sistine Chapel:
$35
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Rome’s Exclusive Wine Tasting: Sip Near the Colosseum!:
$39
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Experience Rome Exclusive Wine Tasting in City Center:
$47
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Tour of Rome with wine tasting:
$54
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Guided Wine Tasting Experience in a Roman Vineyard:
$59
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Wine Tour in Historic Center of Rome:
$60
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Small-Group Exclusive Winery and Wine Tasting Tour in Frascati:
$66
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Wine Tasting Cold cuts and Rare Cheeses in Grotta a Testaccio:
$72
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Trastevere Food and Wine Tasting Tour:
$77
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cappadocia and Rome, we can see that Rome 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 Rome would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Rome 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 Rome Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cappadocia or Rome?
Rome has a larger population, and is about 400 times larger than the population of Cappadocia. When comparing the sizes of Cappadocia and Rome, 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.
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