Which place is cheaper, Jaisalmer 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 Jaisalmer?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Fethiye or Jaisalmer? 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 Jaisalmer?
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.
Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer is located in western part of the Rajasthan state of India. The city is known as the "Golden City" for its Sonar Qila, or 'Golden Fort'. This fort is different than other forts in India in that it is a living fort, meaning that it contains many hotels, homes, and shops for locals and visitors. The city is very close to the Thar Desert, to which excursions can be made.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Turkey, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Turkey, The Best Adventure Tours to India, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in India.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFethiye $91Jaisalmer $41
The average daily cost (per person) in Fethiye is $91, while the average daily cost in Jaisalmer is $41. 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 Jaisalmer in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFethiye $33Jaisalmer $12
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFethiye $66Jaisalmer $24
Compare Hotels in Fethiye and Jaisalmer
Looking for a hotel in Fethiye or Jaisalmer? 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 Jaisalmer Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Fethiye $23Jaisalmer $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:
- Private Boat Tour with BBQ and Hotel Transfer: $691
- Fethiye Hotels to Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers: $290
- Antalya Calis Beach Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $261
- Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Fethiye Hotels: $249
- Paragliding Oludeniz With Transfer - Fethiye, Turkey: $181
- Paragliding Experience in Fethiye with Roundtrip Transfer: $180
- From Oludeniz Paragliding Trip with Transfer: $151
- Fethiye Rhodes Ferry Ticket With Free Hotel Transfer: $125
- Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Olympos Hotels: $124
- Rafting: Dalaman River, including breakfast, lunch, and hotel transfers: $107
- Fethiye Scuba Diving with Transfer, 2 Dives and Lunch: $105
- Hisaronu (Fethiye) Hotels to Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers: $95
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jaisalmer
Also for Jaisalmer, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer From Jaisalmer To Delhi: $197
- Private Transfer From Jaisalmer To Ahmedabad: $117
- Transfer From Jaisalmer To Udaipur Via Ranakpur Jain Temple: $90
- Private Transfer From Jaisalmer To Bikaner: $62
- From Jaisalmer : Private Transfer To Bikaner: $55
- 2-Night Camel Safari with Meals & Transfers: $55
- Bada Bagh Sunset Tour with Private Transfer: $50
- From Jaisalmer : Transfer To Jodhpur Via Osian Temple: $48
- Private Transfer From Jaisalmer To Jodhpur Via Osian Temple: $45
- One Way Transfer From Jaisalmer To Jodhpur: $42
- One Way Jaisalmer To Jodhpur Transfer: $42
- Private Transfer from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur: $37
Is it cheaper to fly into Fethiye or Jaisalmer?
Prices for flights to both Jaisalmer 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 $40Jaisalmer $20
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
Typical Food Prices in Jaisalmer
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Jaisalmer:
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Dinner$4.18
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Jaisalmer
For Jaisalmer, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Jaisalmer Food Tour: Taste the Flavors of the Golden City!: $14
- Authentic Desert Farm Visit and Cooking Class: $24
- Dinner on the Dunes & Camel Safari: $25
- Jaisalmer Heritage & Cultural Walking & Street Food Tour: $25
- Camel Trails Sunset Safari with Dinner: $29
- Jodhpur Camel & Jeep Safari with Sunset, Folk Dance, Dinner: $30
- Half-Day Camel Tour with Dinner: $34
- Pleasant Sunset Safari With Dinner On Dunes (From 2:00 PM to Approx. 10:00 PM): $35
- Sunset Safari With Dinner: $37
- Shahi Half Day Sunset Camel ride & Cultural program & dinner: $38
- Jeep Safari, Camel Ride, Dinner and Folk Dance: $42
- Half-Day Desert Safari with Camel Ride and Dinner: $45
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Fethiye $26Jaisalmer $11
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Jaisalmer
For Jaisalmer, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Sam Sand Dunes for Two$3.13
Tours and Activities in Jaisalmer
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Jaisalmer.
- 02 nights authentic wild camping & Luxury Camping Experience: $129
- 1 night 2 days Thar Desert Experience Jaisalmer: $41
- 1-Night and 2-Days Thar Desert Safari Tour: $41
- 2 Days Non-Touristic Overnight Thar Desert Camel Safari Tour: $28
- 2 Days-1 Night Camel Tour: $111
- 2-Night Desert Experience with Luxury Camp from Jaisalmer: $231
- 3 Days Private Jaisalmer Tour: $180
- 3 days Jaisalmer Private Tour with Desert Safari, Sightseeing and Accommodation: $179
- 4-day Jaisalmer And Jodhpur Combo Tour: $209
- Adventure non touristic camel safari: $24
- Agra: Skip-the-Line Taj Mahal Sunrise Tour w/Fatehpur Sikri: $4.50
- Amazing Overnight experience under the stars in Thar Desert: $59
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFethiye $12Jaisalmer $8.06
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Fethiye and Jaisalmer, we can see that Fethiye is more expensive. And not only is Jaisalmer much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Fethiye is in Europe and Jaisalmer 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 Jaisalmer would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Jaisalmer 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 Jaisalmer.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Fethiye Expensive? and Is Jaisalmer Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Fethiye or Jaisalmer?
Jaisalmer has a larger population, and is about 12% larger than the population of Fethiye. When comparing the sizes of Fethiye and Jaisalmer, 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.