Which place is cheaper, Mumbai or Fethiye?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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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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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFethiye $109Mumbai $69
The average daily cost (per person) in Fethiye is $109, while the average daily cost in Mumbai is $69. 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
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFethiye $48Mumbai $34
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFethiye $96Mumbai $68
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.
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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
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Fethiye $34Mumbai $7.77
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Fethiye
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Fethiye are as follows:
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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
- Fethiye Hotels to Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers: $269
- Antalya Calis Beach Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $241
- Dalaman Int Airport (DLM): Private Transfer to Fethiye: $119
- Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Olympos Hotels: $115
- Antalya Olympos Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $115
- Private Airport Transfers: From Orhaniye to Dalaman Airport: $99
- Private Airport Transfers: From D-Maris Bay to Dalaman Airport: $99
- Fethiye Rhodes Ferry Ticket With Free Hotel Transfer: $99
- Private Airport Transfers: From Fethiye/Oludeniz to Dalaman Airport: $98
- Fethiye City Center Hotels to Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers: $82
- Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers to Hisaronu (Fethiye) Hotels: $82
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mumbai
Also for Mumbai, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Premium Mumbai guided tour with transfer: $480
- Luxury Mumbai Package with Hotel,Private Airport Transfers and Sightseeing Tour: $270
- Mumbai Airport(BOM)to Mumbai Downtown-Round-Trip Private Transfer: $153
- Private Transfer from Mumbai Chatrapati Shivaji Airport (BOM) to Mumbai Downtown: $137
- Mumbai full day private city tour with guide and transfer: $117
- Departure Private Transfers: Mumbai City to Mumbai Airport BOM in Luxury Van: $93
- Arrival Private Transfers: Mumbai Airport BOM to Mumbai City in Luxury Van: $93
- Mumbai Airport Transfers : Mumbai City to Mumbai Airport BOM in Luxury Van: $93
- Private Dharavi Slum Tour Including Car Transfer: $91
- Local Street Food Private Walking Tour with Transfer: $90
- Global Vipassana Pagoda : Half Day Tour with Transfer: $84
- Mumbai Downtown to Mumbai Airport(BOM) Departure Private Transfer: $76
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
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Food Meals for one dayFethiye $35Mumbai $26
Typical Food Prices in Fethiye
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Fethiye:
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Fruit$0.22
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Soda$0.09
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Mumbai
For Mumbai, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Virtual Authentic Indian Tea and Paratha Cooking Class: $14
- Hidden Gems and Street Food Tour: $15
- Discover Mumbai's street & beach with food tour: $17
- Mumbai Food Tour: $20
- Vegetarian Indian Cuisine Virtual Cooking Class Experience from Mumbai: $20
- Mumbai Food Tour: $25
- Street Food Tour - Eat like a Local with sunset view: $26
- Old Bombay Bazaar and Food Tour with local Guide: $27
- Guided Food Tour Through the Vibrant Markets of Old Bombay: $28
- Street Food Tour: $32
- Indian cusine demonstration cum hands on with Hi Tea / Dinner at a Family home: $33
- Mumbai Street Food Tour with Sun Set View: $38
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Fethiye $38Mumbai $2.66
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$7.42
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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 Mumbai
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Mumbai.
- Mumbai City Tour : $100
- Private Full-Day Mumbai Sightseeing Tour with Dharavi Slums: $82
- "Best of Mumbai (Guided Full Day Sightseeing City Tour)": $128
- "Highlights of Mumbai Guided Half Day Sightseeing City Tour: $74
- "Religions of Mumbai (Guided Half Day Sightseeing City Tour): $81
- 2-Days Private Taj Mahal Sunrise Tour from Mumbai by Round Trip Flights: $231
- 2-Hour Guided Tour of Dharavi: $25
- 3 Days Complete Mumbai Tour Inclusive of Bollywood Studio Experience: $277
- 3 Hours of Pottery Making Experience in a Studio in Mumbai: $70
- 5 Hours Private Tour in Mumbai City: $74
- 7-Hour Mumbai Sightseeing + Dharavi Slum Tour + Local Train Ride: $71
- Agra Taj Tour from Mumbai: $220
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFethiye $17Mumbai $3.69
Sample the Local Flavors in Mumbai
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Mumbai:
- Bombay Party (Bar Crawl): $25
- South Bombay Pub Crawl: $39
- South Bombay Pub Crawl: $39
- Mumbai Pub Crawl: History, Iconic Bars, Cocktail Workshop, Stories and Drinks : $90
- Mumbai Private Bar Crawl with City Night Tour: $124
- Nashik: Private Full-Day Wine Tour with Tastings From Mumbai: $128
- Full-Day Private Wine Tour at Sula Vineyards from Mumbai: $152
- Wine Tasting Tour Sula Vineyards Nashik - (Day excursion from Mumbai): $163
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Fethiye and Mumbai, we can see that Fethiye is more expensive. And not only is Mumbai much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Fethiye is in Europe and Mumbai 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 Mumbai would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Mumbai 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 Mumbai.
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.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyFethiye 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.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberFethiye 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.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryFethiye 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.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilFethiye 16°C (61°F)Mumbai 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Mumbai and Fethiye
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| 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) |
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