A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Cappadocia vs. Torun for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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Should you visit Cappadocia or Torun?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Should I visit Cappadocia or Torun? 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 Torun?

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.

Torun

Torun is a city in northern Poland, on the Vistula River. This magnificently walled Gothic town on the Vistula should be high on every traveler's list, possibly as its delights seem low on everyone else's, leaving visitors who make it here to revel unrestricted in its wealth of red-brick buildings, Unesco-listed sites and medieval city defenses, all of which WWII mercifully decided to ignore. Beyond architecture, Torun is also well known as the birthplace of Nicolaus Copernicus. His name is all over town, and you can even buy gingerbread shaped in his image. This other Torun icon - its pierniki (gingerbread) - is famous across Poland.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Istanbul, The Best 2-Week Tours from Istanbul, The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland.


Which place is cheaper, Torun 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 Torun is $42. 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 Torun in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Cappadocia $41
    Torun $16
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Cappadocia $82
    Torun $32
Compare Hotels in Cappadocia and Torun

Looking for a hotel in Cappadocia or Torun? 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.

Hotels in Cappadocia


Hotels in Torun


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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 Torun Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Cappadocia $40
    Torun $5.41

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cappadocia

Also for Cappadocia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Tour With Transfer : $237
  • Private Cappadocia Tour with Transfer and Guide: $231
  • Private Transfer from Cappadocia to Antalya with Konya tour : $220
  • Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride over Cat Valley with Transfers: $179
  • Private Transfer from Nevsehir Kapadokya Airport (NAV) to Cappadocia Hotels: $179
  • Cappadocia Private Transfer round trip NAV&ASR Airports to Hotels: $170
  • Cappadocia Airport Private Transfer: $143
  • Nevsehir Airport: Private Transfer to Cappadocia: $143
  • Kayseri Airport ASR Transfers to Nevsehir City Centre Hotels: $131
  • Kayseri Airport ASR Transfers to Kapadokya (Goreme) Hotels: $131
  • Kayseri Airport ASR Transfers to Kapadokya (Cavusin) Hotels: $131
  • Kayseri Airport ASR Transfers to Kapadokya (Urgup) Hotels: $131

Is it cheaper to fly into Cappadocia or Torun?

Prices for flights to both Torun 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Cappadocia $67
    Torun $19
Typical Food Prices in Cappadocia

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Cappadocia:


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    $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 Torun

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Torun:


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    $0.72
  • Gingerbread
    $0.69
  • Sandwich
    $1.16

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Torun

For Torun, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Torun Private Traditional Polish Food Tour: $194

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Cappadocia $75
    Torun $5.00
Typical Entertainment Prices in Cappadocia

For Cappadocia, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Underground City Entrance for Two
    $0.73
  • Hot Air Balloon Ride for Two
    $14
  • Horseback Riding for Two
    $2.78
  • Cappadocia Driving Tour
    $2.96
  • Goreme Museum Entrance Fee
    $0.36
  • Whirling Dervishes Show
    $2.42
  • Turkish Bath
    $1.69
  • Hot air ballooning
    $9.80
  • Goreme open air museum
    $0.48
  • 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

Typical Entertainment Prices in Torun

For Torun, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Gingerbread Cooking Class
    $2.62

Tours and Activities in Torun

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Torun.

  • Copernicus to Castles Self Guided Tour of Torun Old Town: $8.66
  • Discover A Private Walking Adventure: $283
  • Gothic architecture and Copernicus's Life Private Walking Tour: $117
  • Private walking city tour in Torun: $295
  • Torun Copernicus Trail and Old Town Private Walking Tour: $141
  • Torun Living Museum of Gingerbread and Old Town Private Walking Tour: $139
  • Torun Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour: $107
  • Torun Private Polish Beer Tasting Tour: $173
  • Torun Private Vodka Tasting Tour: $172
  • Walking Tour of the medieval ToruĊ„ : $150

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Cappadocia $14
    Torun $5.51

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

How are these travel costs calculated?

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cappadocia and Torun, we can see that Cappadocia is more expensive. And not only is Torun much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Torun would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Torun 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 Cappadocia would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Cappadocia than you might in Torun.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Cappadocia Expensive? and Is Torun Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Cappadocia or Torun?

Torun has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Cappadocia. When comparing the sizes of Cappadocia and Torun, 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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