Which place is cheaper, Pokhara 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 Pokhara?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Fethiye or Pokhara? 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 Pokhara?
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.
Pokhara
Pokhara is the second largest city in Nepal and is strategically located near the popular Annapurna Circuit. The Annapurna Circuit, or the "Apple Pie Trail", is a popular trek through the Annapurna Valley that makes a circular route through stunning mountainous landscapes. Several other trekking options can be found in this region, too. Many people use Pohkara as a place to prepare or recover from their recently completed treks because it is less intimidating than the larger city of Kathmandu.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Turkey, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Turkey, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Nepal, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Nepal.
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Fethiye Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFethiye $91Pokhara $22
The average daily cost (per person) in Fethiye is $91, while the average daily cost in Pokhara is $22. 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 Pokhara in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFethiye $33Pokhara $3.40
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFethiye $66Pokhara $6.80
Compare Hotels in Fethiye and Pokhara
Looking for a hotel in Fethiye or Pokhara? 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 Pokhara Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Fethiye $23Pokhara $6.64
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:
- Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Olympos Hotels: $125
- Antalya Olympos Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $125
- Babadag Cable Car Ticket With Fethiye Transfer: $79
- Calis Beach Hotels to Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers: $83
- Dalaman Airport - Marmaris - Fethiye Meet Transfer: $48
- Dalaman Airport - Marmaris- Fethiye-Datca-Bodrum Meet Transfer: $53
- Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers to Calis Beach Hotels: $77
- Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers to Fethiye City Center Hotels: $77
- Dalaman Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer from/to Fethiye: $43
- Dalyan Day Tour from Fethiye with Lunch & Transfers: $58
- Fethiye : 12 Islands (Relax ) Boat Trip With Lunch and Transfer: $36
- Fethiye Butterfly Valley Boat tour with Lunch and Transfer Option: $93
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Pokhara
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Pokhara:
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Short Taxi Ride$0.65
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pokhara
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Pokhara:
- Pokhara to Kathmandu: One Way Private Transfer: $295
- From One-Way Private Transfer to Kathmandu: $250
- Transfer to Lower Mustang (Jomsom): $205
- Kusma Swing Jumping Experience with Transfer: $150
- Paragliding Experience with Hotel Transfers: $139
- From 4-Day Poon Hill Trek with Transfers: $130
- Paragliding and Rafting Adventure with Transfers: $129
- Private Transfer from Pokhara to Kathmandu: $120
- Pokhara to Kathmandu Transfer by Private Car: $99
- Pokhara to Kathmandu One Way Transfer by Private AC Car: $80
- Private Transfer: Kathmandu ↔ Pokhara by Car, Jeep & Hiace: $73
- One way transfer To or From Chitwan: $73
Is it cheaper to fly into Fethiye or Pokhara?
Prices for flights to both Pokhara 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 $40Pokhara $12
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:
- 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
Typical Food Prices in Pokhara
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Pokhara:
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Dinner for Two$3.91
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Dessert (for 2)$2.61
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Pastries$1.30
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Dinner$5.54
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pokhara
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Pokhara.
- Nepali cultural dinner night in Pokhara: $21
- Nepali Nights: Dinner & Cultural Dance Delight in Pokhara: $26
- MoMo or Dal Bhat Cooking Class at Aama Kitchen in Pokhara: $29
- Nepalese Kitchen in Momos or Dal Bhat Cooking Class: $29
- 3 Hour MoMo cooking class: $31
- Nepali Cooking Class and Momo Making Workshop: $42
- 3 Hour Authentic Nepali Thakali Dish Cooking Class: $45
- Thakali food Cooking Class in Pokhara: $50
- Nepali Cooking Class in Pokhara with a Local Family: $60
- 1 Day Momo making cooking class: $75
- Tour with Dinner to Trout Fish Farm - Bhujung River: $98
- Organic Farm Tour and Cooking Class at Durku: $115
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Fethiye $26Pokhara $6.32
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$5.00
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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
- Traditional Hamam experience: $35
- Saklıkent Canyon & Gizlikent Waterfall Jeep Tour: $35
- Forest Quad Ride Experience with Hotel Pick Up: $35
Tours and Activities in Pokhara
Here are a few actual costs in Pokhara for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- "Pokhara Day Bus Sightseeing 8 points": $20
- "Pokhara Pumdikot Tour: Eagle Eye Views of Stunning Pokhara": $29
- "Sunrise and Scenic Day Hike in A Perfect Adventure: $84
- 1 Night 2 Days Pokhara to Ghandruk Jeep Adventure: $150
- 1-Day Private Dhampus Trekking Tour: $67
- 2 Day Private Panchase Trek Tour from Pokhara: $140
- 2 Days 1 Night Private Tour from Pokhara to Ghandruk Trek: $200
- 2 Iconic Suspension Bridge Tour in Pokhara: $29
- 2-Day Private Trekking Tour to Australian Camp & Dhampus: $99
- 2-Day Scenic Mustang Tour: Pokhara to Jomsom, Kagbeni & Muktinath: $239
- 3 Days Pokhara Private Comfortable Tour: $154
- 3 Days and 2 Nights Chitwan National Park Safari Tour in Pokhara: $215
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFethiye $12Pokhara $5.71
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Fethiye and Pokhara, we can see that Fethiye is more expensive. And not only is Pokhara much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Fethiye is in Europe and Pokhara 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 Pokhara would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Pokhara 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 Pokhara.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Fethiye Expensive? and Is Pokhara Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Fethiye or Pokhara?
Pokhara has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Fethiye. When comparing the sizes of Fethiye and Pokhara, 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.