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

Should you visit Fethiye or Pune?

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

Should I visit Fethiye or Pune? 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 Pune?

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.

Pune

Located in Maharashtra, Pune is the state's second largest city and cultural capital. Not only is it a hub for museums, temples, beaches, and scenic overlooks, but it also has a thriving nightlife and general atmosphere due to the student population.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Turkey, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Turkey, The Best Cultural Tours in India, and The Best Food and Culinary Tours in India.


Which place is cheaper, Pune 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 $94, while the average daily cost in Pune is $52. 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 Pune in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Fethiye $34
    Pune $19
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Fethiye $68
    Pune $38
Compare Hotels in Fethiye and Pune

Looking for a hotel in Fethiye or Pune? 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 Pune


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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 Pune Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Fethiye $24
    Pune $8.52
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Fethiye

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


  • Local Bus
    $0.18

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fethiye

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

  • Quad Bike Safari Adventure in Fethiye with Transfer Service: $60
  • Private Transfer: Fethiye Hotels to and from Dalaman Airport: $41
  • Private Transfer: Dalaman Airport to Fethiye Göcek Hotels: $40
  • Private Transfer from or to Dalaman Airport Fethiye and Oludeniz: $85
  • Private Transfer between Dalaman Airport and Fethiye Region: $81
  • Paragliding Experience in Fethiye with Roundtrip Transfer: $180
  • Luxury Airport Transfers in Dalaman: $58
  • Luxury Airport Transfer From Fethiye To Dalaman Airport: $65
  • Full-Day Dalyan Tour with Lunch and Hotel Transfer from Fethiye: $57
  • From Oludeniz Paragliding Trip with Transfer: $125
  • From Ferry Transfer to Rhodes: $53
  • Private Outdoor Photo Shoot with Hotel Transfer: $141

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pune

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

  • Pune Airport Transfer in Private Vehicle: $50
  • Private Transfer from Pune (PNQ) Airport to Pune City: $40
  • Affordable transfer from Pune to Mumbai Airport: $28

Is it cheaper to fly into Fethiye or Pune?

Prices for flights to both Pune 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 $42
    Pune $21
Typical Food Prices in Fethiye

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


  • Fruit
    $0.15
  • 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:

  • Turkish Cooking Class in a Village Garden: $94
  • Authentic Turkish Home Cooking Class in Fethiye with Mel: $134

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pune

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

  • Traditional Cooking Classes & Dinner with Chef Family: $29
  • Coral Island, Promthep Cape & Sunset Dinner with Power Catamaran: $59

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Fethiye $27
    Pune $15
Typical Entertainment Prices in Fethiye

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


  • Paragliding
    $5.17
  • 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): $60
  • 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
  • Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $66
  • Blue Lagoon Ölüdeniz Tandem Paragliding Experience from Fethiye: $198
  • Boutique Dalyan Tour: Mud Bath, Rock Tombs & Turtle Beach: $74
  • Butterfly Valley Boat Trip & 6 Bays Cruise from Fethiye, Ölüdeniz: $45
  • Cruise The Blues in the 12 Islands Fethiye: $52
  • Dalyan Mud Baths and Turtle Beach Day Tour From Fethiye: $90
  • Dalyan Mud Baths and Turtle Beach Day Tour From Fethiye: $111

Tours and Activities in Pune

For Pune, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • 4-Hour Tour: Pune University Complex Cycling Private Tour: $139
  • Best of Pune Private City Tour with Lunch and Transport: $120
  • Day Trip to Mahabaleshwar-Panchgani (Guided Fullday Sightseeing Tour from Pune): $132
  • Food Walk Tour Pune (2 Hours Guided Food Tasting Walk): $22
  • Food walking tour in Pune to stimulate your taste buds: $50
  • From 3-Day Guided Tour of Ajanta, Ellora & Aurangabad City: $125
  • Full Day Cultural & Heritage Pune City Tour in Private Vehicle: $64
  • Full-Day Private Sightseeing Tour of Pune: $36
  • Guided Highlights of Pune Car Tour with a local (4 Hrs Sightseeing in AC Car): $77
  • Immersive culture tour of Pune by private car with guide and local lunch: $117
  • Immersive walking tour in Pune for cultural immersion with guide: $55
  • Khadakwasla Dam, Sinhagad Fort Tour by Car: $125

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Fethiye $12
    Pune $13


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

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


Which is Bigger, Fethiye or Pune?

Pune has a larger population, and is about 50 times larger than the population of Fethiye. When comparing the sizes of Fethiye and Pune, 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.