Which place is cheaper, Cappadocia or Ephesus?
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 Ephesus or Cappadocia?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Ephesus or Cappadocia, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Ephesus or Cappadocia?
Ephesus
The ancient city of Ephesus was famed for the Temple of Artemis (completed around 550 BC). It is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The temple was destroyed in 401 AD and rebuilt by Emperor Constantine I along with new public baths. The town was again partially destroyed by an earthquake in 614 AD. The city's importance as a commercial center declined as the harbor was slowly silted up by the Cayster River (Kucuk Menderes).
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Cultural Tours in Turkey, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Turkey, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Turkey, and The Best Luxury Tours to Turkey.
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Ephesus Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayEphesus $131Cappadocia $147
The average daily cost (per person) in Ephesus is $131, while the average daily cost in Cappadocia is $147. 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 Ephesus and Cappadocia in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEphesus $55Cappadocia $41
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEphesus $110Cappadocia $82
Compare Hotels in Ephesus and Cappadocia
Looking for a hotel in Ephesus or Cappadocia? 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: Ephesus Hotel Prices and Cappadocia Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ephesus $40Cappadocia $40
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ephesus
Also for Ephesus, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer Kusadasi, Port, Hotel From/To Izmir Airport: $299
- Private Airport Transfer In Ephesus: $205
- Kusadasi Hotels to Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers: $185
- Transfer izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to/from Kusadasi Davutlar: $180
- Akbuk Hotels to Izmir Airport ADB Transfers: $180
- Private Transfer | KUSADASI - IZMIR Airport: $162
- Private Transfers İzmir City or Adnan Menderes Airport to/from Kusadasi Town: $131
- Private Transfers İzmir City or Adnan Menderes Airport to/from Kusadasi Town: $131
- Private Transfers İzmir City Adnan Menderes Apt to/from Selçuk, Ephesus, Şirince: $131
- Didim (Altinkum) Hotels to Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers: $126
- Kusadasi International Golf Hotels to Izmir Airport ADB Transfers: $102
- Kusadasi Hotels to Izmir Airport ADB Transfers: $101
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 Ephesus or Cappadocia?
Prices for flights to both Cappadocia and Ephesus 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 dayEphesus $45Cappadocia $67
Typical Food Prices in Ephesus
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Ephesus:
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Sandwiches$0.12
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Dessert$0.13
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Lunch at Beach (for 2)$0.46
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Snacks$0.19
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ephesus
For Ephesus, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cooking Class in Kusadasi Ephesus: $110
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.Ephesus $46Cappadocia $75
Tours and Activities in Ephesus
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Ephesus.
- Ephesus PrivateTours from Cruise Port Kusadasi Shore Excursions : $40
- Ephesus Shared Tour from Kuşadası Port: $150
- Ephesus Tour With Small Group From Kusadasi: $137
- Ephesus and Virgin Mary House Tour From Kusadasi Port : $16
- Ephesus private skip line tour from the cruise port: $167
- Ephesus tours and Virgin Mary's House Temple Artemis tours : $74
- Private Ephesus And Artemis Temple Tour For Cruise Guest : $16
- Private Pergamum Tour from Izmir or Kusadasi: $298
- Small Group Pamukkale Day Tour from Selcuk or Kusadası : $129
- "Ephesus Tours" Port Kusadasi lunch guide bus shopping Caravanserai artemis : $64
- "No Better Way to Explore History - Affordable Ephesus Tour": $30
- "private Ephesus tours "" wholesaler Shop Tours ""from cruise port Kusadasi ": $10
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
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayEphesus $12Cappadocia $14
Typical Alcohol Prices in Ephesus
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Ephesus from other travelers:
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Beer$0.10
Sample the Local Flavors in Ephesus
Also in Ephesus, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- PRIVATE & GROUP: SKIP-THE-LINE EPHESUS with Wine Tasting & Lunch: $12
- SKIP-THE-LINE Ephesus & Wine Tasting Tour From Kusadasi Port: $18
- POTTERY PAINTING & WINE TASTING Tour from Kusadasi Port: $49
- Wine Tasting-Village Shore Excursion from Kusadasi Port: $50
- Ephesus Shore Excursion with Wine Tasting and Lunch: $64
- Kusadasi Shore Excursions Ephesus and Wine Tasting Tours : $70
- Ephesus & Şirince Village with Lunch& Wine Tasting (Fixed Price): $100
- Ephesus Tour with Wine Tasting and Traditional Turkish Lunch: $130
- Private Ephesus Tour & Wine Tasting & Mediterrranean Lunch: $159
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
When comparing the travel costs between Ephesus and Cappadocia, 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 Ephesus Expensive? and Is Cappadocia Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ephesus or Cappadocia?
Ephesus has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Cappadocia. When comparing the sizes of Ephesus and Cappadocia, 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.