Which place is cheaper, Kerala 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 Kerala?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Fethiye or Kerala? 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 Kerala?
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.
Kerala
Palm trees, sandy beaches, and vibrant culture. You'll find all of these things in Kerala, India. Located in the south of the country, Kerala is known as one of the top ten paradises in the world.
This area is covered in a beautiful, natural ecosystem including backwaters, mountains, coconuts and spices. The heavy, yearlong rains provide lush and gorgeous vegetation, and earn the area a spot on the list of the wettest spots on earth.
Kerala is very different from the rest of India. For one, this area is the most literate and diverse area in in the country with churches, mosques, Hindu temples and even synagogues. This states' education and healthcare are far beyond the rest of the country- putting them on par with many Western areas of the world. However, even though this area is incredibly diverse and progressive, do not expect everyone to speak or understand English.
The best part is that this area is by far the safest in all of India. There is almost no incidence of tourists being cheated or taken for granted.
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Fethiye Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFethiye $88Kerala $29
The average daily cost (per person) in Fethiye is $88, while the average daily cost in Kerala is $29. 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 Kerala in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFethiye $31Kerala $11
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFethiye $62Kerala $22
Compare Hotels in Fethiye and Kerala
Looking for a hotel in Fethiye or Kerala? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Fethiye $22Kerala $4.38
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Fethiye
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Fethiye are as follows:
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Local Bus$0.17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fethiye
Also for Fethiye, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Fethiye Hotels: $240
- Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Olympos Hotels: $120
- Antalya Calis Beach Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $251
- Antalya Olympos Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $120
- Babadag Cable Car Ticket With Fethiye Transfer: $90
- Calis Beach Hotels to Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers: $79
- Dalaman Airport - Marmaris - Fethiye Meet Transfer: $48
- Dalaman Airport - Marmaris- Fethiye-Datca-Bodrum Meet Transfer: $51
- Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers to Calis Beach Hotels: $74
- Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers to Fethiye City Center Hotels: $74
- Dalaman Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer from/to Fethiye: $43
- Dalyan Day Tour from Fethiye with Lunch & Transfers: $56
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kerala
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kerala:
- Private Transfer from Trivandrum to Alleppey: Travel Guide: $191
- Private 4-Day Tour in Kerala with Houseboat and Airport Transfers: $181
- Private Transfer from Cochin to Munnar Hotel: Hassle-Free Ride: $118
- Cochin to Vagamon Transfer: $80
- Private Transfer from Cochin to Cherai: Hassle-Free Travel: $48
- Private Transfer: Cochin Airport (COK) to Cochin Port Cruise Ship Terminal: $45
- Private Transfer from Kochi City to Kochi (COK) Airport: $43
- Kochi: Private Transfers To Wayanad, Munnar, Alleppey & More: $41
- Affordable transfer from Kochi to Munnar: $40
- Private Transfer: Trivandrum Airport (TRV) to Kovalam Hotels: $35
- Airport Transfer: Cochin Port Cruise Terminal to Cochin International Airport: $35
- Private Transfer: Cochin Airport (COK) to Kochi Hotels: $32
Is it cheaper to fly into Fethiye or Kerala?
Prices for flights to both Kerala 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 $39Kerala $13
Typical Food Prices in Fethiye
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Fethiye:
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Fruit$0.14
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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 Kerala
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kerala.
- Enjoy the best Food tour in kochi with a local !: $19
- Kerala Traditional Village Cooking Class in Munnar: $20
- WE COOKS- Home Cooking Class in Munnar: $25
- Hands-on Authentic Keralite Cooking Class - Learn, Cook, Eat & Enjoy!: $35
- Cooking classes @ Aryavilla heritage, Varkala: $38
- Fisherman Village Tour in Marari Cooking, Crafts and Culture: $40
- Biryani Cooking class with House Chef: $54
- Evening Tour of Kochi with Kathakali and Dinner: $55
- Private Traditional Home Cooking Class in Kochi with Archana: $70
- Group Kerala Cooking Demo & Home Dining Experience in Kochi: $75
- Kerala Cooking Class with Charming Freeda in her Kochi Home: $79
- Kochi Over View: Kathakali, Dinner, Pick & Drop Included Tour: $130
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Fethiye $25Kerala $8.58
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$4.83
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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.
- Full-Day Jeep Tour w/ Saklikent Visit & Lunch: $17
- Stand-Up Paddleboarding Adventure in Fethiye: $20
- Fethiye Jeep Safari Adventure Tour Nature and Cultural Discovery: $22
- Jeep Safari Saklıkent Gorge, Tlos, & Yakapark Tour: $24
- Off-Road Quad Bike Tour & Forest Visit: $29
- Jeep Safari Tour with Tlos, Saklikent, and Mud Bath: $29
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $30
- Saklıkent, Gizlikent Waterfall Jeep Safari Tour with Lunch included: $31
- From Jeep Safari Adventure & Nature Exploration: $31
- 7-HourJeep Safari Adventure in Fethiye Turkey: $33
- Traditional Hamam experience: $34
- Fethiye Jeep Safari Tour in Saklıkent Gorge with Lunch: $35
Tours and Activities in Kerala
Here are a few actual costs in Kerala for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 1 Day Activity Adventure Trekking Kerala: $111
- 12 Hours Private Munnar Tour from Kochi: $119
- 2 Days in Cochin (Kochi) Private Tour: $250
- 2 Nights Misty Munnar Sightseeing (Private Tour with Car) - Iris Holidays: $112
- 2 Nights, 3 Days Kerala Backwaters & Beaches Tour: $493
- 2-Day Tour to The Taj Mahal and Agra from Kochi with Both side Commercial Flight: $210
- 21hrs Houseboat Tour through Alleppeys Serene Canals & Local Life: $168
- 3-4 hours Kochi Tuk-Tuk Tour with Pickup from Cruise Ships: $12
- 4 Days - Munnar, Alleppey Houseboat & Kochi sightseeing: $288
- 4 Days Private Kerala Tour -Kochi, Munnar, Thekkady with 3* Hotel: $185
- 4 Hour Private Tuk Tuk Tour in Kochi From Cruise terminal: $14
- 4 nights-Budget Tour- Cochin/Munnar/Thekkady/Houseboat / Cochin: $288
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFethiye $11Kerala $4.54
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Fethiye and Kerala, we can see that Fethiye is more expensive. And not only is Kerala much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Fethiye is in Europe and Kerala 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 Kerala would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Kerala 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 Kerala.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Fethiye Expensive? and Is Kerala Expensive?.
Which has a larger population, Fethiye or Kerala?
Kerala has a larger population, and is about 530 times larger than the population of Fethiye. When comparing the sizes of Fethiye and Kerala, 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.