A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Antalya vs. Jodhpur for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Antalya or Jodhpur?

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

Should I visit Antalya or Jodhpur? 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: Antalya or Jodhpur?

Antalya

Antalya is the largest city along Turkey's Mediterranean coast and the eighth largest city in the country with over one million people in the metropolitan area. The city dates back to about 200 BC when it was settled by the Attalid Dynasty of Pergamon and soon conquered by the Romans. The city was ruled by several different groups and most recently was transferred to Italian suzerainty following World War I. It became part of Turkey following the War of Independence. The city has seen an influx of development in recent years and it has grown into a tourism mecca with more than 12 million visitors in 2014.

Jodhpur

Jodhpur is a city in the Rajasthan state of India. This city is located on the outskirts of the Thar Desert and is known for having sunshine almost every day of the year. Rao Jodha, an ancient Rajput chief, founded the city in 1459 AD. Many of the houses in the city are shades of blue, hence the reason that the city is sometimes referred to as the Blue City.

For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Turkey, The Best Anzac Day Tours in Turkey, The Best Bicycle Tours in India, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in India.


Which place is cheaper, Jodhpur or Antalya?

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 Antalya is $111, while the average daily cost in Jodhpur is $39. 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 Antalya and Jodhpur in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Antalya $37
    Jodhpur $13
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Antalya $74
    Jodhpur $26
Compare Hotels in Antalya and Jodhpur

Looking for a hotel in Antalya or Jodhpur? 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 Antalya


Hotels in Jodhpur


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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: Antalya Hotel Prices and Jodhpur Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Antalya $74
    Jodhpur $5.69

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antalya

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

  • fire of anatolia show ticket and transfer: $95
  • antalya to cappadocia/cappadocia to antalya private transfer: $535
  • VIP Private Transfers from Antalya Airport to Hotel: $52
  • VIP Antalya Airport Transfer with Upsun Transfer: $83
  • Turkish Maldives Suluada Island Boat Tour transfer From Antalya: $33
  • Turkish Maldives Suluada Boat Trip, Lunch & Transfer from Antalya: $46
  • Transfer from Antalya Airport to city of Side: $93
  • Transfer from Antalya Airport to Kiris/Camyuva: $104
  • Transfer from Antalya Airport to Kemer: $92
  • Transfer Land of Legends Tour: $15
  • The Land of Legends Theme & Water Park Ticket with Transfers: $50
  • Tazı Canyon & Rafting Full Day with Transfer and Lunch: $29

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Jodhpur

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Jodhpur are as follows:


  • Tuk Tuk Ride
    $0.31

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jodhpur

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

  • private transfer from jodhpur to jaisalmer with osian temple: $96
  • jaiselmer to Jodhpur one Way Transfer: $45
  • Transfer from Jodhpur to Udaipur via Jain Temple in Ranakpur: $42
  • Transfer Jodhpur To Udaipur Via Ranakpur & Kumbhalgarh Fort: $47
  • Private Transfer from Jodhpur to Udaipur with Ranakpur Jain Temple: $126
  • Private Transfer from Jodhpur to Udaipur: $68
  • Private Transfer from Jodhpur to Jaipur: $45
  • Private Transfer from Jodhpur City to Jodhpur (JDH) Airport: $45
  • Private Transfer Jodhpur to Jaipur: $69
  • Private Transfer From JodhpurTo Ahmedabad: $107
  • Private Transfer From Jodhpur to Jaipur Via Ajmer and Pushkar: $45
  • Private Transfer From Jodhpur To Udaipur With Optional Stops: $38

Is it cheaper to fly into Antalya or Jodhpur?

Prices for flights to both Jodhpur and Antalya 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
    Antalya $30
    Jodhpur $20

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antalya

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

  • Land of Legends Night Show w/Dinner: $11
  • Antalya/Side/Alanya: Land of Legends Night Show with Dinner: $29
  • Sunset Cruise with Waterfalls, Dinner & Drinks: $31
  • From Suluada Island Sunset Boat Tour with Dinner: $44
  • Antalya/Belek/Kemer: Suluada Sunset Boat Tour with Dinner: $44
  • Pamukkale and Salda Lake Tour with Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner: $50
  • Kunefe Cooking Class with Local Chef in Old Town: $63
  • Fire of Anatolia Dance Show and Dinner at Aspendos from Kemer: $65
  • Giza Pyramids Sound and Light Show with Dinner: $79
  • Turkish Breakfast Cooking with a Local Mom in Antalya: $80
  • Turkish Cooking Class with a Local Mom in Central Antalya: $90
  • Antalya Eats Food Tour with 14+ Tastings: $98

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Jodhpur

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

  • Experience Indian Food Cooking Session At Local Family: $20
  • Private Cooking Class in Jodhpur With Pick Up & Drop Off: $21
  • Private Cooking Class In Jodhpur With Family: $22
  • street food tour with over 8 food tastings: $23
  • Jodhpur : Dakshika Private Cooking Class: $24
  • Jodhpur 11 Dishes Cooking Class With REKHA Pick Up & Drop OF: $26
  • Jodhpur Private Cooking Class With Family: $27
  • Traditional Food of Rajasthan Cooking Class Experience: $27
  • Vegetarian Cooking Class with a Local Family: $28
  • Jodhpur : Jeep Safari, Camel Ride,Buffet Dinner & Folk Dance: $29
  • Private Guided Cooking Workshop Experience in Jodhphur: $32
  • Jodhpur Walking Street Food Tour With Local Guide: $34

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Antalya $31
    Jodhpur $10

Tours and Activities in Antalya

For Antalya, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • 2 Days Cappadocia Tour From Antalya: $70
  • 2 Days Cappadocia Tour from Antalya: $47
  • 2 Days Guided Tour of Cappadocia: $60
  • 2 in 1 Tour in Antalya Rafting and Buggy Safari Tour with Lunch: $35
  • 2-Day Cappadocia Adventure from Antalya with Hotel Stay: $110
  • 4-Hour Guided Antalya Aquarium Tour: $68
  • 6-Hour Kemer Pirate Boat Tour with Open-Buffet Lunch from Antalya: $42
  • 90-minute Canoe or Sup Experience in Antalya: $68
  • ATV Adventure Antalya with Hotel Pick-Up: $45
  • ATV Quad Bike Safari Tour in Antalya, Alanya, Belek, Side & Kemer: $41
  • Adrasan Suluada Island boat tour: $35
  • Alanya Horse Riding Experience: $53

Typical Entertainment Prices in Jodhpur

Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Jodhpur's activities, tours, and tickets:


  • Fort Entrance for Two
    $5.22
  • Astrology Reading
    $3.66

Tours and Activities in Jodhpur

For Jodhpur, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • "Taj Mahal" Tour by India's Fastest Train (Gatiman Express): $5.64
  • (JODHPUR) BLUE CITY Guided TOUR with MEHREANGARH FORT: $9.54
  • 2 Days Safari Tour in Jawai and Jodphur: $250
  • 2 Days: Guided Jodhpur & Udaipur Tour From Jodhpur With Hotels: $198
  • 3 Days Jodhpur Cab And Driver City Tour in Jodhpur: $49
  • 3 Days Private Jodhpur City Tour With Village Tour & Desert Safari: $154
  • 3-Day Jaisalmer & Kheechan Bird Sanctuary Tour from Jodhpur: $244
  • 3-Day Jaisalmer Tour From Jodhpur: $270
  • 3-Hour Guided Walking Tour in Jodhpur: $9.22
  • A Day Tour Of Ranakpur Temple Form Jodhpur and Drop At Mount Abu: $54
  • Agra: Skip-The-Line Sunrise Taj Mahal with Mausoleum Tour: $5.64
  • Agra: Sunrise Skip-the-Line Taj Mahal and Agra Fort Tour: $6.76

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Antalya $14
    Jodhpur $8.93

Sample the Local Flavors in Antalya

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Antalya:

  • Antalya's Pub Crawl with Local Guide: $27


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Antalya and Jodhpur, we can see that Antalya is more expensive. And not only is Jodhpur much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Antalya is in Europe and Jodhpur is in Asia, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Jodhpur would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Jodhpur 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 Antalya would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Antalya than you might in Jodhpur.

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


Which is Bigger, Antalya or Jodhpur?

Jodhpur has a larger population, and is about 22% larger than the population of Antalya. When comparing the sizes of Antalya and Jodhpur, 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.


When is the best time to visit Antalya or Jodhpur?

Antalya has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Jodhpur experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.

Should I visit Antalya or Jodhpur in the Summer?

Both Jodhpur and Antalya are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Antalya in the summer for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences. Plenty of visitors come to Jodhpur because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

Jodhpur can become quite hot in the summer. In the summer, Antalya is cooler than Jodhpur. Typically, the summer temperatures in Antalya in July average around 28°C (83°F), and Jodhpur averages at about 32°C (90°F).

It rains a lot this time of the year in Jodhpur. In July, Antalya usually receives less rain than Jodhpur. Antalya gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Jodhpur receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Antalya 28°C (83°F) 
    Jodhpur 32°C (90°F)

Should I visit Antalya or Jodhpur in the Autumn?

Both Jodhpur and Antalya during the autumn are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Antalya for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Jodhpur year-round.

In October, Antalya is generally cooler than Jodhpur. Daily temperatures in Antalya average around 21°C (69°F), and Jodhpur fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).

Antalya usually gets more rain in October than Jodhpur. Antalya gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Jodhpur receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Antalya 21°C (69°F) 
    Jodhpur 28°C (82°F)

Should I visit Antalya or Jodhpur in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Antalya and Jodhpur. The winter months attract visitors to Antalya because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Jodhpur attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

Antalya is much colder than Jodhpur in the winter. The daily temperature in Antalya averages around 11°C (51°F) in January, and Jodhpur fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).

Antalya gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Antalya usually receives more rain than Jodhpur. Antalya gets 239 mm (9.4 in) of rain, while Jodhpur receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Antalya 11°C (51°F) 
    Jodhpur 17°C (63°F)

Should I visit Antalya or Jodhpur in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to Antalya as well as Jodhpur. The beaches and the natural beauty are the main draw to Antalya this time of year. The warm climate attracts visitors to Jodhpur throughout the year.

Jodhpur can become quite hot in the spring. In the spring, Antalya is much colder than Jodhpur. Typically, the spring temperatures in Antalya in April average around 16°C (62°F), and Jodhpur averages at about 31°C (88°F).

Antalya usually gets more rain in April than Jodhpur. Antalya gets 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Jodhpur receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Antalya 16°C (62°F) 
    Jodhpur 31°C (88°F)

Typical Weather for Jodhpur and Antalya

Antalya Jodhpur
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 11°C (51°F) 239 mm (9.4 in) 17°C (63°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Feb 11°C (52°F) 196 mm (7.7 in) 21°C (70°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Mar 13°C (56°F) 103 mm (4.1 in) 26°C (79°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Apr 16°C (62°F) 46 mm (1.8 in) 31°C (88°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
May 20°C (69°F) 28 mm (1.1 in) 35°C (95°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Jun 25°C (77°F) 8 mm (0.3 in) 34°C (93°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Jul 28°C (83°F) 3 mm (0.1 in) 32°C (90°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Aug 28°C (83°F) 1 mm (0 in) 29°C (84°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Sep 25°C (77°F) 11 mm (0.4 in) 28°C (82°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)
Oct 21°C (69°F) 70 mm (2.8 in) 28°C (82°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Nov 16°C (61°F) 134 mm (5.3 in) 23°C (73°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Dec 12°C (54°F) 227 mm (8.9 in) 19°C (66°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)