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

Should you visit Athens or Jodhpur?

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

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Athens and Jodhpur. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.

Where Should I go: Athens or Jodhpur?

Athens

Athens is the capital city of Greece and is home to a population of over 3.7 million people. It's most famous as the birthplace of Classical Greece and the history in the city is incomparable to that found anywhere. It became the national capital of the modern Greek State in the 1830s, before which it was just a small village with a very impressive history. The city was redesigned by architects and city planners and incorporated large public squares, lots of green space, and wide avenues. The city has had its ups and downs both economically and politically, but it remains a beautiful and impressive place to explore.

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 The Best 10-Day Tours in Greece, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Greece, The Best Bicycle Tours in India, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in India.


Which place is cheaper, Jodhpur or Athens?

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 Athens is €154, while the average daily cost in Jodhpur is €33. 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 Athens and Jodhpur in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Athens 63
    Jodhpur 11
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Athens 126
    Jodhpur 22
Compare Hotels in Athens and Jodhpur

Looking for a hotel in Athens 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 Athens


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: Athens Hotel Prices and Jodhpur Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Athens 27
    Jodhpur 4.92
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Athens

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Athens:


  • Airport Bus for Two
    6.40
  • Metro
    1.50
  • Metro
    2.00
  • Metro from Airport to City Center
    8.00
  • Taxi from Airport
    35

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Athens

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

  • VipTransfer From /To Athens Airport - Lavrio Port: $222
  • Vip Transfer From/To Piraeus Port - Athens Airport: $292
  • Vip Transfer From/To Athens Center - Rafina Port: $233
  • Vip Transfer From /To Athens Center - Athens Airport: $233
  • Transfers and Guided Tours in all over Greece, sightseeing and Private hire!!: $105
  • Transfer services from/to Athens Airport: $112
  • Transfer in Athens: $61
  • Transfer from or to Athens Airport: $93
  • Transfer from Piraeus port to Athens hotel or Glyfada Riviera hotel: $117
  • Transfer from Athens/Pireaus/ATH Airport/Suburbs to Mati/Marathon/Nea Makri: $175
  • Transfer from Athens-Pireaus-Athens Airport to Corinth-Loutraki-Agioi Theodoroi: $233
  • Transfer from Athens City Center to Athens Airport (ATH): $51

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Jodhpur

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


  • Tuk Tuk Ride
    0.27

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jodhpur

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

  • Private 3-Day City Tour of Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada with Transfer: $220
  • Private transfer - Jodhpur to Udaipur via Ranakpur with lunch: $214
  • One-Way Transfer from Jodhpur to Jaipur via Pushkar With Lunch: $147
  • Private Transfer from Jodhpur to Delhi by a/c car: $139
  • PRIVATE TRANSFER from Jodhpur to Delhi: $139
  • Royal Jodhpur - A Heritage Walking Tour with private transfers: $100
  • Private Transfer From Jodhpur To Ranthmbore: $99
  • private transfer from jodhpur to jaisalmer with osian temple: $96
  • Jaipur: Private Transfer to/from Jodhpur: $75
  • Private Transfer Jodhpur to Jaipur: $69
  • Private Transfer from Jodhpur to Udaipur: $68
  • From Jaisalmer : Private Jodhpur Transfer in AC Car: $68

Is it cheaper to fly into Athens or Jodhpur?

Prices for flights to both Jodhpur and Athens 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
    Athens 64
    Jodhpur 17
Typical Food Prices in Athens

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


  • Ice cream
    3.00
  • Souvlaki
    2.20

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Athens

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

  • Hard Rock Cafe Athens with Set Lunch or Dinner: $30
  • Athens Food Tour (5+ Stops) - Full Meal Included by Do Eat Better: $64
  • Ancient Roman and Greek Dinner With Ancient Wine Styles: $65
  • Athens Street Food Tour: Taste the best street food: $79
  • Athens, Greek food tour including market visit: $80
  • Sunset Tour to Temple of Poseidon with Dinner Stop from Athens: $80
  • Athens at Night Enchanting Walking Tour and Dinner Delights: $82
  • Small Group Greek Traditional Food Tour in Athens 20+ Tastings: $82
  • Athens Food Tour: Flavors of Asia Minor (private group): $82
  • Taste of Athens Small-Group Food Tour: $82
  • Quick Greek Street Food Cooking Class in Athens: $87
  • Cook Like a Greek in Athens Hands On Cooking Class with Wine: $88

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Jodhpur

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

  • chai and pakora cooking class: $11
  • 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 Food Tour: $25
  • Jodhpur Food Tour With Pick Up & Drop Off: $25
  • Jodhpur 11 Dishes Cooking Class With REKHA Pick Up & Drop OF: $26
  • Traditional Food of Rajasthan Cooking Class Experience: $27
  • Jodhpur Private Cooking Class With Family: $27
  • Vegetarian Cooking Class with a Local Family: $28
  • Jodhpur : Jeep Safari, Camel Ride,Buffet Dinner & Folk Dance: $29

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Athens 36
    Jodhpur 8.90

Tours and Activities in Athens

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

  • "A Must-See" Anc. Epidaurus, Mycenae & Nafplion Premium Full Day Tour By Locals: $210
  • "All day tour of Athens-8h:Exploring its most popular landmarks": $254
  • "Athens Night Experience - 4Hours": $166
  • "Athens in a Day: A Full-Day Tour of the City’s Top Highlights": $254
  • "Athens in a Glimpse with Cruise Port Pickup & Drop-Off": $174
  • "Olive Oil Tasting Experience & Tour in Corinth": $198
  • "Tour of Ancient Corinth:Follow in the footsteps of Apostle Paul": $198
  • 1 Day Parnitha Athens Private Hiking Tour with Hotel Pickup: $175
  • 2 Day Meteora Monasteries Tour with Sunset Off Road Buggy: $204
  • 2 Day Tour To The Best Places Of Peloponnese: $292
  • 2 Hour Express Athens City Tour (Private): $169
  • 2 days Spanish guided tour in Delphi and Meteora: $292

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
    4.51
  • Astrology Reading
    3.16

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
  • 2 Days Safari Tour in Jawai and Jodphur: $225
  • 2 Days in Jodhpur Heritage Tour: $66
  • 3 Days Jodhpur Cab And Driver City Tour in Jodhpur: $49
  • 3-Day Jaisalmer Tour From Jodhpur: $270
  • 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
  • All Inclusive Jodhpur Tour Car, Guide, Hotel & Entry Tickets: $108
  • Authentic Jodhpur Day Tour: $30
  • Best Private Day Tour Of Jodhpur: $65
  • Bishnoi Village :Safari tour: $51
  • Bishnoi Village Cultural Tour from Jodhpur: $89

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Athens 23
    Jodhpur 7.71

Sample the Local Flavors in Athens

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

  • The Original Athens Pub Crawl: $16
  • Athens Party Pub Crawl w/ 1-hour Open Bar & VIP Nightclub Access: $17
  • Athens Rooftop Pub Crawl Acropolis Views and Nightclub Fun: $17
  • Saturday Night Pub Crawl for Professionals in Athens, Greece: $25
  • Athens Exclusive Hellenic Wine Tasting Experience at Brettos: $37
  • Organic and Vegan Indigenous Wine Tasting Private Experience: $47
  • Best rated Acropolis Wine Tasting: $57
  • Greek Wine Tasting with Acropolis view: $57
  • 2 Hours Wine Tasting Odyssey in Athens: $57
  • Acropolis Private Wine Tasting @ Finewine store: $65
  • 3-Hour Shared Greek Wine Tasting: $105
  • Athens Small-Group Walking Tour with Wine Tasting: $105


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Athens and Jodhpur, we can see that Athens is more expensive. And not only is Jodhpur much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Athens 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 Athens would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Athens 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 Athens Expensive? and Is Jodhpur Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Athens or Jodhpur?

Jodhpur has a larger population, and is about 26% larger than the population of Athens. When comparing the sizes of Athens 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 Athens or Jodhpur?

Athens 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 Athens or Jodhpur in the Summer?

The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Athens and Jodhpur. Most visitors come to Athens for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences during these months. Jodhpur attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

Jodhpur can become quite hot in the summer. In the summer, Athens is cooler than Jodhpur. Typically, the summer temperatures in Athens in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Jodhpur averages at about 32°C (90°F).

Jodhpur receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Athens usually receives less rain than Jodhpur. Athens gets 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Jodhpur receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Athens 27°C (81°F) 
    Jodhpur 32°C (90°F)

Should I visit Athens or Jodhpur in the Autumn?

The autumn brings many poeple to Athens as well as Jodhpur. The autumn months attract visitors to Athens because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area. The warm climate attracts visitors to Jodhpur throughout the year.

In October, Athens is generally cooler than Jodhpur. Daily temperatures in Athens average around 19°C (67°F), and Jodhpur fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).

Athens usually gets more rain in October than Jodhpur. Athens gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Jodhpur receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Athens 19°C (67°F) 
    Jodhpur 28°C (82°F)

Should I visit Athens or Jodhpur in the Winter?

Both Jodhpur and Athens are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Athens this time of year. Plenty of visitors come to Jodhpur because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

Athens is much colder than Jodhpur in the winter. The daily temperature in Athens averages around 10°C (51°F) in January, and Jodhpur fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).

In January, Athens usually receives more rain than Jodhpur. Athens gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Jodhpur receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Athens 10°C (51°F) 
    Jodhpur 17°C (63°F)

Should I visit Athens or Jodhpur in the Spring?

Both Jodhpur and Athens during the spring are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Athens for the activities around the city and the natural beauty. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Jodhpur year-round.

Jodhpur can become quite hot in the spring. In the spring, Athens is much colder than Jodhpur. Typically, the spring temperatures in Athens in April average around 16°C (60°F), and Jodhpur averages at about 31°C (88°F).

Athens usually gets more rain in April than Jodhpur. Athens gets 25 mm (1 in) of rain, while Jodhpur receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Athens 16°C (60°F) 
    Jodhpur 31°C (88°F)

Typical Weather for Jodhpur and Athens

Athens Jodhpur
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 10°C (51°F) 45 mm (1.8 in) 17°C (63°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Feb 11°C (51°F) 48 mm (1.9 in) 21°C (70°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Mar 12°C (54°F) 44 mm (1.7 in) 26°C (79°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Apr 16°C (60°F) 25 mm (1 in) 31°C (88°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
May 20°C (68°F) 14 mm (0.6 in) 35°C (95°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Jun 24°C (76°F) 6 mm (0.2 in) 34°C (93°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Jul 27°C (81°F) 6 mm (0.2 in) 32°C (90°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Aug 27°C (81°F) 8 mm (0.3 in) 29°C (84°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Sep 24°C (76°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 28°C (82°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)
Oct 19°C (67°F) 48 mm (1.9 in) 28°C (82°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Nov 16°C (60°F) 51 mm (2 in) 23°C (73°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Dec 12°C (54°F) 66 mm (2.6 in) 19°C (66°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)