Which place is cheaper, Cappadocia or Kos?
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 Kos or Cappadocia?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Kos and Cappadocia can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Kos or Cappadocia?
Kos
Kos is a Greek island and third largest island of the Dodecanese group, located near the Turkish coast in the southeast Aegean Sea. It is best known for its beautiful sandy beaches, which make it a popular tourist destination, as well as its ancient Greek and Roman landmarks.
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 2-Week Tours from Athens, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Greece, The Best 10-Day Tours from Istanbul, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Istanbul.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKos €165Cappadocia €125
The average daily cost (per person) in Kos is €165, while the average daily cost in Cappadocia is €125. 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 Kos and Cappadocia in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKos €62Cappadocia €35
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKos €124Cappadocia €70
Compare Hotels in Kos and Cappadocia
Looking for a hotel in Kos 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: Kos Hotel Prices and Cappadocia Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kos €37Cappadocia €34
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kos
Also for Kos, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Kos transfer services, Kos - Airport - Kos: $118
- Kos Private Airport and Hotel Transfer : $78
- Private arrival Transfer from Kos Airport to any resort in the island: $76
- Arrival transfer from Kos Airport : $74
- From Kalymnos Self-Guided Day Trip with Hotel Transfer: $68
- Kos - Airport Private Transfer: $66
- Kos Hotels to Kos Airport Private One–Way Transfer: $65
- Artemis Hamam and Spa with Hotel Transfers Kos Island: $60
- A Day's 3-Island Cruise Tour with Transfer: $54
- Kos Town: Kalymnos & Pserimos Day Cruise & Optional Transfer: $33
- Private Transfer from Kos Resorts to Kos Airport: $33
- Roundtrip Bus Transfer to Mount Zia for Sunset Viewing: $29
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
Is it cheaper to fly into Kos or Cappadocia?
Prices for flights to both Cappadocia and Kos 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 dayKos €75Cappadocia €57
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kos
For Kos, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Sunset Cruise with Swimming and BBQ Dinner: $65
- Kos Greek Night with Transfer Dinner and Unlimited Wine: $66
- Kefalos Sunset Cruise from Kos with Dinner: $67
- Greek Dinner with Music, Dancing, and Unlimited Wine: $88
- Sunset Safari Tour with Dinner: $111
- Kos 4x4 Sunset Adventure with dinner: $113
Typical Food Prices in Cappadocia
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Cappadocia:
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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.Kos €33Cappadocia €64
Tours and Activities in Kos
For Kos, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 3 Island Cruise Tour in Kos Island with Personalized Audio Guide: $31
- 3 Island Luxury Cruise with 4 Swimming Stops with Captain Morgan: $38
- Barco De Pirata Cruise at 3 Islands in Greece : $30
- Dory's Glass Bottom Boat Adventure in Pserimos and Pserimos Beach: $24
- Explore Nisyros Island with Hotel Pick Up and Guided Tour: $47
- Flying Dress Photoshoot Experience in Kos Kardamaina : $214
- From 3-Island Pirate Cruise with Lunch and Waterslide: $29
- From Pserimos Island Snorkeling Cruise by Diving Boat: $59
- From Zia Sunset Tour: $29
- From Kos:A full day cruise in the newest luxury vessel!: $35
- From the Port of Full Day Boat Cruise to 3 Islands: $35
- Full Day 3-Island Boat Cruise from Port of Kos: $36
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€0.62
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Hot Air Balloon Ride for Two€12
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Horseback Riding for Two€2.36
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Cappadocia Driving Tour€2.52
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Goreme Museum Entrance Fee€0.31
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Whirling Dervishes Show€2.06
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Turkish Bath€1.44
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Hot air ballooning€8.34
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Goreme open air museum€0.41
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Bellydancing Show€2.68
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 dayKos €19Cappadocia €12
Sample the Local Flavors in Kos
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Kos:
- Sip and Savor Boutique Wine Tasting Experience: $66
- Guided Tour of Kos Town Asclepeion and Zia with Wine Tasting: $99
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 we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kos and Cappadocia, we can see that Kos 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 Kos would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Kos 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 Kos Expensive? and Is Cappadocia Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Kos or Cappadocia?
Kos has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Cappadocia. When comparing the sizes of Kos 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.