Which place is cheaper, Munnar 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 Munnar?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Fethiye or Munnar? 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 Munnar?
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.
Munnar
The name Munnar brings the picture of vast tea estates in front of our eyes. The hilly region is full of tea plantations which spread across acres and acres. The misty valleys in between add beauty to the greenery along with clouds. With the soul-stirring surrounding and panoramic charm of nature, Munnar is enriched with an opulent floral beauty. The green tea meadows make it even more vibrant. If you want to sleep in the lap of nature for some time amid the utmost serenity, no other place in Kerala can be better than Munnar. So, unleash yourself here and get the most of it.
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 in India, and The Best 4-Week (1-Month) Tours in India.
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Fethiye Prices
Turkey PricesMunnar Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFethiye $93Munnar $32
The average daily cost (per person) in Fethiye is $93, while the average daily cost in Munnar is $32. 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 Munnar in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFethiye $33Munnar $11
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFethiye $66Munnar $22
Compare Hotels in Fethiye and Munnar
Looking for a hotel in Fethiye or Munnar? 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 Munnar Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Fethiye $23Munnar $4.46
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:
- Fethiye Hotels to Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers: $286
- Antalya Calis Beach Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $256
- Paragliding Oludeniz With Transfer - Fethiye, Turkey: $192
- Paragliding Experience in Fethiye with Roundtrip Transfer: $180
- Private Outdoor Photo Shoot with Hotel Transfer: $141
- From Oludeniz Paragliding Trip with Transfer: $125
- Fethiye Rhodes Ferry Ticket With Free Hotel Transfer: $125
- Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Olympos Hotels: $122
- Antalya Olympos Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $122
- Fethiye Scuba Diving with Transfer, 2 Dives and Lunch: $105
- Hisaronu (Fethiye) Hotels to Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers: $93
- Fethiye Butterfly Valley Boat tour with Lunch and Transfer: $93
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Munnar
Also for Munnar, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Kochi to Munnar Transfer: $95
- Private Airport Transfer to/from CochinAirport(COK): $48
Is it cheaper to fly into Fethiye or Munnar?
Prices for flights to both Munnar 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 $41Munnar $15
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:
- Fresh Garden Home Cooking with a Local Chef in Fethiye: $58
- Turkish Cooking Class in a Village Garden: $94
- Authentic Turkish Home Cooking Class in Fethiye with Mel: $134
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Munnar
For Munnar, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Kerala Traditional Village Cooking Class in Munnar: $19
- Kerala Traditional village cooking class (Munnar): $20
- Kerala: Cooking Class in Munnar: $22
- WE COOKS- Home Cooking Class in Munnar: $23
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Fethiye $26Munnar $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$5.11
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Gorge Walk entry and photo$0.12
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): $61
- Ölüdeniz Half Day Scuba Diving Experience: $89
- Ölüdeniz: 2-Hour Tandem Paragliding Experience: $235
- 4 Hours 12 Islands Group Tour: $111
- 4 Hours Oludeniz Group Tour: $111
- 7-HourJeep Safari Adventure in Fethiye Turkey: $33
- Babadağ Cable Car Ticket with Pickup and Paragliding Options: $89
- Bannana, Flyfish or Ringo Joy Ride Adventure at Ölüdeniz Beach: $40
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $66
- Blue Lagoon Ölüdeniz Tandem Paragliding Experience from Fethiye: $198
- Dalyan Mud Baths and Turtle Beach Day Tour From Fethiye: $111
- Discover Lycian Civilization Tlos, Xanthos and Patara Tour: $171
Tours and Activities in Munnar
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Munnar.
- "Private Munnar Day Tour: Trekking & Scenic Highlights": $132
- 2-Day Sightseeing Tour in Beautiful Munnar: $214
- Anakkulam Wild Elephant Visiting(Jeep tour): $47
- Anakulam Jeep Safari Tour with Waterfalls and Wild Elephants: $39
- Anakulam Wild Elephant Village life tour ( By Munnar Info): $70
- Chinnar wild valley experience day tour ( By Munnar Info): $79
- Cochin: Munnar Hill Station Tea Garden Overnight Tour: $135
- Exclusive Kerala Beauty, Munnar Hill Station Overnight Tour: $256
- From Agra: Fatehpur Sikri & Agra Local Market Half-Day Tour: $28
- From Letchmi Hills Trek Nature Walk Half Day Tour: $176
- From Tea Factory, Plantation, and National Park Tour: $91
- Fullday Trekking in munnar (munnar valley Trekking & Tours): $21
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFethiye $12Munnar $5.35
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Fethiye and Munnar, we can see that Fethiye is more expensive. And not only is Munnar much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Fethiye is in Europe and Munnar 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 Munnar would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Munnar 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 Munnar.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Fethiye Expensive? and Is Munnar Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Fethiye or Munnar?
Munnar has a larger population, and is about 13% larger than the population of Fethiye. When comparing the sizes of Fethiye and Munnar, 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.