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

Should you visit Fethiye or Maharashtra?

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

Should I visit Fethiye or Maharashtra? 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 Maharashtra?

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.

Maharashtra

As the third largest state in India geographically, Maharashtra has its fair share of temples, ruins, landmarks , historic sites, natural scenery, and lookout points, amongst much more - all rich with the culture and heritage of India.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Turkey, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Turkey, The Best 2-Week Tours from New Delhi, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Mumbai.


Which place is cheaper, Maharashtra 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 Maharashtra is $63. 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 Maharashtra in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Fethiye $48
    Maharashtra $28
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Fethiye $96
    Maharashtra $56
Compare Hotels in Fethiye and Maharashtra

Looking for a hotel in Fethiye or Maharashtra? 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 Maharashtra


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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
    Maharashtra $9.27
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
  • Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Olympos Hotels: $115
  • Antalya Calis Beach Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $241
  • Antalya Olympos Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $115
  • Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers to Calis Beach Hotels: $71
  • Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers to Fethiye City Center Hotels: $71
  • Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers to Hisaronu (Fethiye) Hotels: $82
  • Dalaman Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer from/to Fethiye: $75
  • Dalaman Int Airport (DLM): Private Transfer to Fethiye: $119
  • Fethiye 12 Islands Boat Trip With Free Hotel Transfer & Lunch: $38
  • Fethiye City Center Hotels to Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers: $82
  • Fethiye Horse Riding Experience With Free Hotel Transfer Service: $40

Is it cheaper to fly into Fethiye or Maharashtra?

Prices for flights to both Maharashtra 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
    Maharashtra $23
Typical Food Prices in Fethiye

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


  • Fruit
    $0.22
  • Soda
    $0.09

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Fethiye $38
    Maharashtra $11
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.

  • Quad Safari Adventure from Fethiye: $24
  • Full-Day Jeep Tour w/ Saklikent Visit & Lunch: $26
  • Fethiye Jeep Safari Tour: $28
  • Turkish Bath Experience in Fethiye: $29
  • Tlos, Yakapark and Countryside Highlights Jeep Tour: $29
  • Turkish Bath Experience in Fethiye: $31
  • Turkish Bath Experience in Fethiye : $33
  • Fethiye Horse Riding Experience: $38
  • Private & Sharing Boat Tours from Fethiye: $38
  • Jeep Safari Tour to Tlos Ruins & Yakapark with BBQ: $40
  • Food Market and Kayakoy "Ghost Town" Tour from Fethiye: $40
  • 12 Islands Boat Tour from Fethiye with Grilled Lunch: $41

Tours and Activities in Maharashtra

Here are a few actual costs in Maharashtra for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Elephanta Caves with Bollywood Tour in Mumbai: $311

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Fethiye $17
    Maharashtra $10


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

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


Which has a larger population, Fethiye or Maharashtra?

Maharashtra has a larger population, and is about 1710 times larger than the population of Fethiye. When comparing the sizes of Fethiye and Maharashtra, 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.