A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Fethiye vs. Haridwar for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Fethiye or Haridwar?

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

Should I visit Fethiye or Haridwar? 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 Haridwar?

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.

Haridwar

A spiritual journey is not complete without a trip to Haridwar as it is the lands of legends and tales cleansed by the Holy Ganga and regarded as the Holiest places for washing of sins. Haridwar is located on the foothills of the Himalayas making the place a truly memorable experience. After making a Haridwar Darshan, you will find most of your answers regarding the unknown and uncertainties. Rishikesh is very close to Haridwar, for waking the adrenaline rush in you. One can plan out so many activities to do in Haridwar for a fun filling vacation.

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Which place is cheaper, Haridwar or Fethiye?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Fethiye is $109, while the average daily cost in Haridwar is $31. 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 Haridwar in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Fethiye $48
    Haridwar $15
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Fethiye $96
    Haridwar $30
Compare Hotels in Fethiye and Haridwar

Looking for a hotel in Fethiye or Haridwar? 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 Fethiye


Hotels in Haridwar


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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 Haridwar Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Fethiye $34
    Haridwar $5.32
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Fethiye

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


  • Local Bus
    $0.26

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fethiye

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

  • Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Calis Beach Hotels: $290
  • Fethiye Hotels to Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers: $269
  • Antalya Calis Beach Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $241
  • Dalaman Int Airport (DLM): Private Transfer to Fethiye: $119
  • Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Olympos Hotels: $115
  • Antalya Olympos Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $115
  • Private Airport Transfers: From Orhaniye to Dalaman Airport: $99
  • Private Airport Transfers: From D-Maris Bay to Dalaman Airport: $99
  • Fethiye Rhodes Ferry Ticket With Free Hotel Transfer: $99
  • Private Airport Transfers: From Fethiye/Oludeniz to Dalaman Airport: $98
  • Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers to Hisaronu (Fethiye) Hotels: $82
  • Fethiye City Center Hotels to Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers: $82

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Haridwar

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

  • Dehradun- Transfers+Hotel+Sightseeing: $271
  • Delhi To Haridwar Transfer: $75
  • Private Transfer from Mussoorie to Delhi: $53
  • Private Transfer from Rishikesh to Delhi: $47
  • Private Transfer from Haridwar to Delhi: $44
  • Affordable transfer from Haridwar to Delhi: $39
  • Affordable transfer from Dehradun to Delhi: $39
  • Affordable transfer from Rishikesh to Delhi: $39
  • Private Transfer from Dehradun Airport to Rishikesh: $35
  • Affordable Dehradun airport transfer to Rishikesh: $20
  • Affordable transfer from Rishikesh to Dehradun Airport: $20
  • Affordable Dehradun Airport Transfer.: $15

Is it cheaper to fly into Fethiye or Haridwar?

Prices for flights to both Haridwar 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Fethiye $35
    Haridwar $10
Typical Food Prices in Fethiye

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


  • Fruit
    $0.22
  • Soda
    $0.09

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Haridwar

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

  • Sattvic Traditional Cooking Classes, Rishikesh India: $35
  • Rishikesh Half Day Street Food Tour: $45

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Fethiye $38
    Haridwar $9.19
Typical Entertainment Prices in Fethiye

For Fethiye, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Paragliding
    $7.42
  • Gorge Walk entry and photo
    $0.17

Tours and Activities in Fethiye

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

  • Fethiye Dalyan Tour River Cruise and Mud Bath: $63
  • Ölüdeniz: Pirate Boat Cruise with Swim Stops and Lunch: $48
  • 12 Islands Boat Tour from Fethiye with Grilled Lunch: $41
  • 2-Day Ephesus and Pamukkale Cultural Tour from Fethiye: $222
  • 2-Day tour Ephesus and Pamukkale from Fethiye : $165
  • Blue Lagoon Ölüdeniz Tandem Paragliding Experience from Fethiye: $219
  • Dalyan Day Trip from Fethiye Including River Cruise, Mud Baths and Iztuzu Beach: $54
  • Dalyan Mud Baths and Turtle Beach Day Tour From Fethiye: $60
  • Dalyan River Cruise by Boat with Lunch and Sea Turtles Watching: $54
  • Ephesus and Pamukkale 2 Day tour from Fethiye: $191
  • Fethiye Adventures ATV Quad Bike Safari: $63
  • Fethiye Horse Riding Experience: $38

Tours and Activities in Haridwar

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

  • Adventure trip in Chakrata : $37
  • Caving Tour in Rishikesh - 6 Hrs.: $45
  • Day tour Haridwar Rishikesh Ganges: $72
  • Discovering Dehradun: A Full Day Guided Tour: $61
  • Experience Spiritual Culture in Rishikesh with a local - A Unique Walking Tour: $14
  • From Delhi: 2-Day Tour of Rishikesh and Haridwar: $337
  • Guided Food Crawl Tour of Mussoorie with a local: $25
  • Guided Haunted & Mysterious Walking Tour of Mussoorie: $13
  • Guided Night Walking Tour in Rishikesh - Explore the best nightlife with a local: $13
  • Haridwar Tanga Tour: $29
  • Highlights of Rishikesh & Haridwar (Guided Fullday Sightseeing Tour by Car): $150
  • Jungle Safari - Rajaji National Park Half Day Tour: $107

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Fethiye $17
    Haridwar $6.83


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Fethiye and Haridwar, we can see that Fethiye is more expensive. And not only is Haridwar much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Fethiye is in Europe and Haridwar 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 Haridwar would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Haridwar 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 Haridwar.

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


Which is Bigger, Fethiye or Haridwar?

Haridwar has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Fethiye. When comparing the sizes of Fethiye and Haridwar, 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.