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

Should you visit Fethiye or Himachal Pradesh?

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

Should I visit Fethiye or Himachal Pradesh? 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 Himachal Pradesh?

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.

Himachal Pradesh

With a name that translates to "abode of snow," Himachal Pradesh is a state in north-western India with opportunities for experiencing the Himalaya mountain range. Visitors come to the region to experience the mountain scenery, engage in Tibetan culture, and learn about the region's ancient past.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Turkey, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Turkey, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in India, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in India.


Which place is cheaper, Himachal Pradesh 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 Himachal Pradesh is $0.00. 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 Himachal Pradesh in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Fethiye $48
    Himachal Pradesh -
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Fethiye $96
    Himachal Pradesh $0.00
Compare Hotels in Fethiye and Himachal Pradesh

Looking for a hotel in Fethiye or Himachal Pradesh? 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 Himachal Pradesh


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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.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Fethiye $34
    Himachal Pradesh -
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:

  • Private Departure Transfer: Fethiye, Oludeniz Region Hotels to Dalaman Airport: $48
  • Private Departure Transfer: Fethiye Hotels to Dalaman Airport: $28
  • Private Arrival Transfer: Dalaman Airport to Fethiye Hotels: $38
  • Private Airport Transfers: From Orhaniye to Dalaman Airport: $99
  • Private Airport Transfers: From Fethiye/Oludeniz to Dalaman Airport: $98
  • Private Airport Transfers: From D-Maris Bay to Dalaman Airport: $99
  • Private Airport Transfer From/To Dalaman Airport: $60
  • Oludeniz Butterfly Valley Boat Tour with Lunch and Hotel Transfer: $77
  • Luxury Airport Transfer From Fethiye To Dalaman Airport: $59
  • From Quad Bike Adventure with Transfers: $48
  • From Island Sailing Trip with Transfer and Lunch: $45
  • From Ferry Transfer to Rhodes: $43

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Himachal Pradesh

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

  • Dehradun- Transfers+Hotel+Sightseeing: $271
  • Affordable Chandigarh to Manali Transfer: $98
  • Shimla Thermal Resorts to Delhi Airport DEL -Departure Transfer: $93
  • Delhi to Indira Gandhi Airport (DEL) - Departure Private Transfer: $68
  • From Delhi: One way Private Transfer Service to Agra: $64
  • Private Transfer from Nainital to Delhi: $62
  • Chandigarh Airport IXC to Manali Resorts - Round-Trip Transfer: $55
  • Private Transfer from Mussoorie to Delhi: $53
  • Private Transfer from Rishikesh to Delhi: $47
  • Private Transfer from Chandigarh to Delhi: $39
  • Affordable transfer from Dehradun to Delhi: $39
  • Affordable transfer from Rishikesh to Delhi: $39

Is it cheaper to fly into Fethiye or Himachal Pradesh?

Prices for flights to both Himachal Pradesh 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
    Himachal Pradesh -
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 Himachal Pradesh

For Himachal Pradesh, 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
    Himachal Pradesh -
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 Himachal Pradesh

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

  • 2 Day The Hipster Chandigarh Experience: $106
  • 2-Days Private tour to Shimla: $95
  • Adventure trip in Chakrata : $37
  • Best of the Chandigarh (Guided Full Day City Tour): $131
  • Caving Tour in Rishikesh - 6 Hrs.: $45
  • Chandigarh Museum Tour with Tuk Tuk ride: $25
  • Chandigarh Nightlife Tour with shopping and food tasting: $25
  • Chandigarh Private Full Day Tour : $65
  • Chandigarh Walking Tour : $14
  • Complete Himachal Tour With Atari Border And Golden Temple From Chandigarh: $260
  • Dal Lake & Kangra Fort Guided Day Tour From Dharamshala: $75
  • Day Tour of Dharamshala, home to the Dalai Lama: $186

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Fethiye $17
    Himachal Pradesh -


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

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


Which has a larger population, Fethiye or Himachal Pradesh?

Himachal Pradesh has a larger population, and is about 110 times larger than the population of Fethiye. When comparing the sizes of Fethiye and Himachal Pradesh, 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.