Which place is cheaper, Bikaner or Fethiye?
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 Fethiye or Bikaner?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Fethiye or Bikaner? 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: Fethiye or Bikaner?
Fethiye
Fethiye is a tourist town in Lycia on the Mediterranean coast. It has a beautiful marina and plenty of activities during the day or night. Fethiye's size, location, and easy access to transportation make it a great central starting point to explore the area. It's also a popular place to pick up the "Blue Cruise," a popular boat tour along the Mediterranean coast.
Bikaner
Bikaner is located in the Rajasthan state in northwest India. This city is where the headquarters of Bikaner District and Division are located. The city was founded in 1486 by Rao Bika, and has a population of about 645,000 people.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Turkey, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Turkey, The Best Bicycle Tours in India, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in India.
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Fethiye Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFethiye $91Bikaner $52
The average daily cost (per person) in Fethiye is $91, while the average daily cost in Bikaner is $52. 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 Fethiye and Bikaner in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFethiye $33Bikaner $18
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFethiye $66Bikaner $36
Compare Hotels in Fethiye and Bikaner
Looking for a hotel in Fethiye or Bikaner? 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: Fethiye Hotel Prices and Bikaner Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Fethiye $23Bikaner $11
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Fethiye
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Fethiye are as follows:
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Local Bus$0.18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fethiye
Also for Fethiye, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- VIP Transfer from Dalaman Airport to Gocek Fethiye and Oludeniz: $77
- Rafting: Dalaman River, including breakfast, lunch, and hotel transfers: $107
- Quad Bike Safari Adventure in Fethiye with Transfer Service: $60
- Private Transfer: Fethiye Hotels to and from Dalaman Airport: $42
- Private Transfer: Dalaman Airport to Fethiye Göcek Hotels: $41
- Private Transfer from or to Dalaman Airport Fethiye and Oludeniz: $85
- Private Departure Transfer From Fethiye Hotels to Dalaman Airport: $52
- Paragliding Oludeniz With Transfer - Fethiye, Turkey: $181
- Paragliding Experience in Fethiye with Roundtrip Transfer: $180
- Luxury Airport Transfers in Dalaman: $59
- Luxury Airport Transfer From Fethiye To Dalaman Airport: $58
- Hisaronu (Fethiye) Hotels to Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers: $95
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bikaner
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Bikaner:
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Tuk Tuk Ride$0.21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bikaner
Also for Bikaner, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Bikaner Heritage Walking Tour with Private Transfer: $136
- Self Guided Bikaner City Tour With One Way Transfer To Jaipur: $108
- Private Transfer From Bikaner To Jaisalmer: $60
- One-Way Transfer: Jaipur/Pushker/Jodhpur/Bikaner: $59
- Private Transfer From Bikaner To Jodhpur: $48
- Bikaner Airport to Bikaner Hotels drop: Private Transfers: $5.43
- Bikaner Hotels to Bikaner Airport drop: Private Transfers: $5.43
Is it cheaper to fly into Fethiye or Bikaner?
Prices for flights to both Bikaner and Fethiye 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 dayFethiye $40Bikaner $25
Typical Food Prices in Fethiye
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Fethiye:
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Fruit$0.15
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Soda$0.06
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Fethiye
For Fethiye, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Fethiye Sunset Cruise with Dinner, Swimming Break, and Entertainment: $42
- ölüdeniz: Sunset Boat Tour with Swimming and Dinner: $58
- Fresh Garden Home Cooking with a Local Chef in Fethiye: $72
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bikaner
For Bikaner, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Rajasthani Cooking Class in Bikaner: $150
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Fethiye $26Bikaner $13
Typical Entertainment Prices in Fethiye
For Fethiye, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Paragliding$5.00
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Gorge Walk entry and photo$0.11
Tours and Activities in Fethiye
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Fethiye.
- Ölüdeniz Butterfly Valley Boat Tour Max 30 People (No Loud Music): $72
- Ölüdeniz Half Day Scuba Diving Experience: $89
- Ölüdeniz: 2-Hour Tandem Paragliding Experience: $230
- 4 Hours 12 Islands Group Tour: $113
- 4 Hours Oludeniz Group Tour: $118
- ALL-INCLUSIVE BOUTIQUE Tour: Kaş, Kalkan & Kaputaş from Fethiye: $89
- Babadag Mountain Paragliding Experience with Photos and Videos: $260
- Babadağ Cable Car Ticket with Pickup and Paragliding Options: $89
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $30
- Boutique Dalyan Tour: Mud Bath, Rock Tombs & Turtle Beach: $76
- Dalyan Mud Baths and Turtle Beach Day Tour From Fethiye: $96
- Dalyan Mud Baths and Turtle Beach Day Tour From Fethiye: $90
Tours and Activities in Bikaner
For Bikaner, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 11-Day Rajasthan Tour: Jaipur, Udaipur & More: $631
- 8 Days Rajasthan Tour - Jaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer & Bikaner: $575
- 8-Day Desert Adventure - Jodhpur, Jaisalmer & Bikaner: $459
- 9 Days Rajasthan Tour: Jaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer & Udaipur: $516
- A Private Guided Tour in Bikaner: $115
- Bikaner 2 Hour Guided Street Food Tasting Tour: $22
- Bikaner Full Day Sightseeing with Bhandeshwari Jain Temple and Lunch: $118
- Bikaner Full Day Sightseeing with Junagarh Fort & Temples and Lunch: $136
- Bikaner Sightseeing with Tour Guide - Custom Hours, Itinerary: $49
- Discover Bikaner in Nightlights (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $12
- Guided Bikaner City Tour With Drop Off at Jodhpur: $72
- Guided Sightseeing In Bikaner: $130
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFethiye $12Bikaner $10
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Fethiye and Bikaner, we can see that Fethiye is more expensive. And not only is Bikaner much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Fethiye is in Europe and Bikaner 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 Bikaner would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bikaner 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 Fethiye would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Fethiye than you might in Bikaner.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Fethiye Expensive? and Is Bikaner Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Fethiye or Bikaner?
Bikaner has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Fethiye. When comparing the sizes of Fethiye and Bikaner, 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.