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

Should you visit Fethiye or Mumbai?

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

Should I visit Fethiye or Mumbai? 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 Mumbai?

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.

Mumbai

Mumbai is the largest city in India and the capital of Maharashtra state. It is still occasionally referred to as Bombay, but most people know it now as Mumbai. It's the commercial capital of the country and is a major port city. It's also famous for Bollywood, which is the movie capital of the country and famous for it's music filled Bollywood flicks that have become popular around the world. Mumbai is arguably the most cosmopolitan city in India and has some of the most liberal views of an otherwise conservative country. Many immigrants and expats live in Mumbai and it's easy to see the blend of cultures.

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Which place is cheaper, Mumbai or Fethiye?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Fethiye is $88, while the average daily cost in Mumbai is $76. 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 Mumbai in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Fethiye $31
    Mumbai $30
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Fethiye $62
    Mumbai $60
Compare Hotels in Fethiye and Mumbai

Looking for a hotel in Fethiye or Mumbai? 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 Mumbai


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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 Mumbai Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Fethiye $22
    Mumbai $6.47
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Fethiye

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


  • Local Bus
    $0.17

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: $279
  • Antalya Calis Beach Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $251
  • Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Fethiye Hotels: $239
  • Paragliding Oludeniz With Transfer - Fethiye, Turkey: $174
  • From Oludeniz Paragliding Trip with Transfer: $151
  • Antalya Olympos Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $120
  • Rafting: Dalaman River, including breakfast, lunch, and hotel transfers: $107
  • Hisaronu (Fethiye) Hotels to Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers: $91
  • Babadag Cable Car Ticket With Fethiye Transfer: $90
  • Scuba Diving Experience with Lunch & Hotel Transfer: $86
  • Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers to Hisaronu (Fethiye) Hotels: $86

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mumbai

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

  • Private 3Day City Tour with Hotel & Airport Transfer: $377
  • Private Shore Excursion with Guide & Transfers: $215
  • Private Arrival Transfer from Mumbai Airport to Hotel Including VIP Assistance: $214
  • Private Departure Transfer from Mumbai Hotel to Airport Including VIP Assistance: $214
  • From Sondai Fort Guided Trek with Meals & Transfers: $179
  • From Prabalgad Fort Trek with Meals and Transfers: $165
  • Mumbai to Alibaug Private Speed Boat Transfer: $145
  • Full-Day Private City Tour with Guide and Transfer: $120
  • Private Bollywood Tour with Dance Show & Transfers: $104
  • Airport Transfer: Mumbai to Mumbai Airport BOM by Van: $102
  • Departure Private Transfers: Mumbai City to Mumbai Airport BOM in Luxury Van: $92
  • Arrival Transfer: Mumbai Airport BOM to Mumbai by Luxury Van: $92

Is it cheaper to fly into Fethiye or Mumbai?

Prices for flights to both Mumbai 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 $39
    Mumbai $38
Typical Food Prices in Fethiye

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


  • Fruit
    $0.14
  • 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

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Mumbai

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

  • Private Evening City & Street Food Tour with AC Car: $11
  • Private Bollywood Studio Tour & Indian Cooking Class: $11
  • Best Steet Food Tour & Marekt with Train Ride Tour: $14
  • Discover Mumbai's street & beach with Vegetarian food tour: $14
  • Mumbai Street Food Tour with Evening Bazaar Walk: $14
  • Authentic Indian Cooking Class in Mumbai with a Local Family: $16
  • Private Street Food Tour with Mumbai Sightseeing Tour including AC vehicles: $19
  • Small Group Authentic Mumbai Virtual Cooking Class with Dessert: $20
  • Vegetarian Indian Cuisine Virtual Cooking Class Experience from Mumbai: $20
  • Mumbai Street Food Tour: $20
  • Indian Cooking Class & Cultural Delights: $23
  • Private Dharavi Walking Tour & Indian Cooking Class: $25

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Fethiye $25
    Mumbai $2.34
Typical Entertainment Prices in Fethiye

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


  • Paragliding
    $4.83
  • 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: $108
  • 4 Hours Oludeniz Group Tour: $114
  • 7-HourJeep Safari Adventure in Fethiye Turkey: $33
  • Babadag Mountain Paragliding Experience with Photos and Videos: $260
  • Babadağ Cable Car Ticket with Pickup and Paragliding Options: $89
  • Bannana, Flyfish or Ringo Joy Ride Adventure at Ölüdeniz Beach: $60
  • Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $30
  • Blue Lagoon Ölüdeniz Tandem Paragliding Experience from Fethiye: $194
  • Discover Lycian Civilization Tlos, Xanthos and Patara Tour: $170

Tours and Activities in Mumbai

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

  • " Dash Of Mumbai " Sightseeing & Experiences-by Goi Licensed Guide Ragini Doshi: $286
  • "Mumbai - Dharavi Slum Tour": $8.61
  • "Mumbai City Sightseeing Tour": $43
  • 2 Days Delhi, Agra Tour from Mumbai by Flight: $299
  • 2 Days Mumbai Tour with Car and Hotel: $285
  • 2-Day Tour to Taj Mahal, Agra from Mumbai with Both side Commercial Flights: $270
  • 2-Day Tour to The Taj Mahal, Agra from Mumbai with Both Side Commercial Flights: $254
  • 2Days Mumbai Sightseeing Tours with Dharavi, Elephanta Caves: $62
  • 3 Days Chatrapati Shambaji Nagar Tour from Mumbai in Pvt Vehicle: $290
  • 3 Days Complete Mumbai Tour Inclusive of Bollywood Studio Experience: $277
  • 3 Jyotirlinga Temple Tour – From Mumbai, Pune and Aurangabad: $156
  • 3-Day Mumbai to Goa Road Trip: Village Stay & Sightseeing: $499

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Fethiye $11
    Mumbai $3.25

Sample the Local Flavors in Mumbai

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Mumbai:

  • Bombay Party (Bar Crawl): $25
  • Sula Vineyards Wine Tasting Day Trip from Mumbai by Train or Car: $131


When comparing the travel costs between Fethiye and Mumbai, we can see that Fethiye is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Even though Fethiye is in Europe and Mumbai is in Asia, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.

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


Which is Bigger, Fethiye or Mumbai?

Mumbai has a larger population, and is about 210 times larger than the population of Fethiye. When comparing the sizes of Fethiye and Mumbai, 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.


When is the best time to visit Fethiye or Mumbai?

Fethiye has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Mumbai experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.

Should I visit Fethiye or Mumbai in the Summer?

Both Mumbai and Fethiye are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Mumbai because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

Fethiye is around the same temperature as Mumbai in the summer. The daily temperature in Fethiye averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Mumbai fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Fethiye. Fethiye usually receives more sunshine than Mumbai during summer. Fethiye gets 385 hours of sunny skies, while Mumbai receives 73 hours of full sun in the summer.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Mumbai. In July, Fethiye usually receives less rain than Mumbai. Fethiye gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Mumbai receives 640 mm (25.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Fethiye 28°C (82°F) 
    Mumbai 28°C (82°F)

Should I visit Fethiye or Mumbai in the Autumn?

Both Mumbai and Fethiye during the autumn are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Mumbai year-round.

In the autumn, Fethiye is cooler than Mumbai. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Fethiye in October average around 20°C (68°F), and Mumbai averages at about 29°C (84°F).

In Mumbai, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Fethiye. In the autumn, Fethiye often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Mumbai. Fethiye gets 249 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mumbai receives 240 hours of full sun.

Fethiye usually gets less rain in October than Mumbai. Fethiye gets 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Mumbai receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Fethiye 20°C (68°F) 
    Mumbai 29°C (84°F)

Should I visit Fethiye or Mumbai in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Fethiye and Mumbai. Mumbai attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

In January, Fethiye is generally much colder than Mumbai. Daily temperatures in Fethiye average around 10°C (50°F), and Mumbai fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Mumbai this time of the year. Fethiye usually receives less sunshine than Mumbai during winter. Fethiye gets 147 hours of sunny skies, while Mumbai receives 270 hours of full sun in the winter.

Fethiye gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Fethiye usually receives more rain than Mumbai. Fethiye gets 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain, while Mumbai receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Fethiye 10°C (50°F) 
    Mumbai 24°C (75°F)

Should I visit Fethiye or Mumbai in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to Fethiye as well as Mumbai. The warm climate attracts visitors to Mumbai throughout the year.

Fethiye is much colder than Mumbai in the spring. The daily temperature in Fethiye averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Mumbai fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Mumbai. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Fethiye this time of the year. In the spring, Fethiye often gets less sunshine than Mumbai. Fethiye gets 250 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mumbai receives 284 hours of full sun.

Fethiye usually gets more rain in April than Mumbai. Fethiye gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Mumbai receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Fethiye 16°C (61°F) 
    Mumbai 29°C (84°F)

Typical Weather for Mumbai and Fethiye

Fethiye Mumbai
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 10°C (50°F) 114 mm (4.5 in) 24°C (75°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Feb 11°C (52°F) 107 mm (4.2 in) 25°C (77°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Mar 13°C (55°F) 77 mm (3 in) 27°C (81°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Apr 16°C (61°F) 40 mm (1.6 in) 29°C (84°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
May 20°C (68°F) 29 mm (1.1 in) 30°C (86°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Jun 25°C (77°F) 12 mm (0.5 in) 29°C (84°F) 560 mm (22 in)
Jul 28°C (82°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 28°C (82°F) 640 mm (25.2 in)
Aug 28°C (82°F) 9 mm (0.4 in) 28°C (82°F) 520 mm (20.5 in)
Sep 25°C (77°F) 3 mm (0.1 in) 28°C (82°F) 320 mm (12.6 in)
Oct 20°C (68°F) 47 mm (1.9 in) 29°C (84°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Nov 15°C (59°F) 118 mm (4.6 in) 28°C (82°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)
Dec 12°C (54°F) 124 mm (4.9 in) 26°C (79°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)