A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Jodhpur vs. Cebu for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Jodhpur or Cebu?

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

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Jodhpur and Cebu can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.

Where Should I go: Jodhpur or Cebu?

Jodhpur

Jodhpur is a city in the Rajasthan state of India. This city is located on the outskirts of the Thar Desert and is known for having sunshine almost every day of the year. Rao Jodha, an ancient Rajput chief, founded the city in 1459 AD. Many of the houses in the city are shades of blue, hence the reason that the city is sometimes referred to as the Blue City.

Cebu

Cebu Island is an important island in the Visayas region of the Philippines, characterized by its main port at Cebu City as well as many natural features. The most-visited areas include islands of Mactan, Bantayan, Badian, Malapascua and Camotes, all which have resorts and hotels. Scuba diving and snorkeling are common activities along the shoreline, while hiking the mountainous spine of the island is popular inland.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Bicycle Tours in India, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in India, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Philippines, and The Best Honeymoon Tours in Philippines.


Which place is cheaper, Cebu or Jodhpur?

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 Jodhpur is $42, while the average daily cost in Cebu is $80. 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 Jodhpur and Cebu in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Jodhpur $14
    Cebu $25
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Jodhpur $28
    Cebu $50
Compare Hotels in Jodhpur and Cebu

Looking for a hotel in Jodhpur or Cebu? 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 Jodhpur


Hotels in Cebu


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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: Jodhpur Hotel Prices and Cebu Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Jodhpur $6.18
    Cebu $26
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Jodhpur

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


  • Tuk Tuk Ride
    $0.34

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jodhpur

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

  • Private Transfer From Jodhpur Hotel To Jodhpur Airport: $8.00
  • Affordable Jodhpur Airport Transfer: $15
  • Private Transfer From Jodhpur To Rohet Garh: $21
  • Private Jodhpur Arrival Transfer Airport to Hotel/Accommodation: $23
  • Jodhpur - Arrival Transfer from airport to Hotel: $25
  • One Way Transfer From Jaipur To Pushkar: $28
  • One Way Transfer Service From Jodhpur To Pushkar: $31
  • One-Way Transfer: Jodhpur/Jaisalmer/Udaipur: $31
  • Jodhpur To Pushkar One Way Private Transfer: $34
  • Jaisalmer & Jodhpur One Way Transfer With Option: $37
  • Private Transfer From Jodhpur To Jaipur : $38
  • One Way Transfer From Jodhpur To Pushkar: $39

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cebu

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cebu:

  • Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Cebu HTL-APT (CEB): $31
  • Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Cebu APT-HTL (CEB): $18
  • Private Airport to Hotel Transfer in Cebu City: $35
  • Oslob Private Van Transfer between Cebu, Mactan or Mandaue City: $175
  • Mactan-Cebu Island Hopping Cruise with Lunch & Roundtrip Transfer: $196
  • Kawasan Falls Canyoneering w/ Lunch & Transfers from Cebu City: $122
  • Danasan Eco Adventure Park Including Round-Trip Hotel Transfer: $161
  • Cordova Private Transfer from Cordova city to Mactan Cebu Airport (CEB): $28
  • Private One-Way Airport Transfer: $26
  • Private Car Transfer with Driver (Flexible Routes): $28
  • Oslob Whale Shark Encounter & SUMILON with Transfers: $196
  • One-way Airport Transfer to Cebu City Hotels: $89

Is it cheaper to fly into Jodhpur or Cebu?

Prices for flights to both Cebu and Jodhpur 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
    Jodhpur $21
    Cebu $36

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Jodhpur

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

  • chai and pakora cooking class: $12
  • Experience Indian Food Cooking Session At Local Family: $20
  • Private Cooking Class in Jodhpur With Pick Up & Drop Off: $21
  • Private Cooking Class In Jodhpur With Family: $22
  • street food tour with over 8 food tastings: $23
  • Jodhpur : Dakshika Private Cooking Class: $24
  • Jodhpur Food Tour: $25
  • 3 Hours Indian Cooking Session At Local Home: $25
  • Jodhpur 11 Dishes Cooking Class With REKHA Pick Up & Drop OF: $26
  • Vegetarian Cooking Class with a Local Family: $28
  • Jodhpur Private Cooking Class With Family: $29
  • Traditional Food of Rajasthan Cooking Class Experience : $29

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cebu

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cebu.

  • Carbon Market Food Tour & Bars with Jeepney Ride: $16
  • Highlands Guided Tour with STREET FOOD TOUR OPTION: $45
  • The Ultimate Cebu Food Tour: Local Tastes & Cultural Journey: $70
  • Cebu City: Historical Street and Food Tour: $89
  • Cebu Traditional Cuisine Cooking Class: $98
  • Private Panoramic Tour with Dinner: $100
  • Cebu Traditional Bamboo Cooking Class: $107
  • Cebu Traditional Bamboo Cooking: $110
  • Cebu Vegetarian Cooking Class: $110
  • Cebu Traditional Cuisine Cooking Class: $110
  • 5-Hour Evening Tour from Cebu with Dinner: $110

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Jodhpur $11
    Cebu $17
Typical Entertainment Prices in Jodhpur

Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Jodhpur's activities, tours, and tickets:


  • Fort Entrance for Two
    $5.68
  • Astrology Reading
    $3.97

Tours and Activities in Jodhpur

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

  • Taj Mahal and Agra fort tour with iconic photoshoot: $4.00
  • Agra: Skip-The-Line Sunrise Taj Mahal with Mausoleum Tour: $5.64
  • "Taj Mahal" Tour by India's Fastest Train (Gatiman Express): $5.64
  • Agra: Sunrise Skip-the-Line Taj Mahal and Agra Fort Tour: $6.76
  • Heritage blue city walking tour in jodhpur.: $6.76
  • From Delhi: Taj Mahal & Agra Tour with Boat Ride & Lunch: $7.89
  • Jodhpur Bluecity Heritage Walking Tour: $9.02
  • Blue City Heritage Private Walking Tour With Pickup and Drop-Off: $11
  • walk to bluecity heritage tour: $11
  • Blue City Heritage Walking Tour With Pick Up & Drop Off: $11
  • Jodhpur blue city waking tour with local guide: $11
  • Jodhpur Half Day Heritage Tour: $11

Tours and Activities in Cebu

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Cebu are as follows:

  • BEST OF Cebu City Heritage with Uphill Tour | Joiners: $64
  • Cebu Steet food, historical and mountain tour: $110
  • 3-Hour Small Group Cebu City Tour: $38
  • Aqua Sports Adventure Package with 3 Water Activities: $129
  • BEST OF Cebu City Heritage with Uphill Tour: $61
  • BEST OF Guided Heritage City Joiners Tour: $44
  • Badian Canyoneering Adventure and Kawasan Waterfalls Private Tour: $149
  • Badian Cebu Canyoneering Experience: $146
  • Badian Cebu Canyoneering Experience: $103
  • Balamban Uphill Adventure Tour in Cebu: $100
  • Best Seller Cebu City Group Tour: $53
  • Bohol Countryside Day Tour From Cebu City | Lunch at Loboc River Cruise: $145

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Jodhpur $9.70
    Cebu $14

Sample the Local Flavors in Cebu

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cebu:

  • Makati Pub Crawl with Optional City Tour: $18
  • Cebu City Light's Pub Crawl: $110


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Jodhpur and Cebu, we can see that Cebu is more expensive. And not only is Jodhpur much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Jodhpur would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Jodhpur 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 Cebu would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Cebu than you might in Jodhpur.

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


Which is Bigger, Jodhpur or Cebu?

Jodhpur has a larger population, and is about 15% larger than the population of Cebu. When comparing the sizes of Jodhpur and Cebu, 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 Jodhpur or Cebu?

Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.

Should I visit Jodhpur or Cebu in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Jodhpur as well as Cebu. Jodhpur attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cebu throughout the year.

It's quite rainy in Cebu. Jodhpur receives a lot of rain in the summer. Jodhpur usually gets less rain in July than Cebu. Jodhpur gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Cebu receives 160 mm (6.3 in) of rain this time of the year.

It's very hot in Jodhpur this time of the year. Jodhpur is a little warmer than Cebu in the summer. The daily temperature in Jodhpur averages around 32°C (90°F) in July, and Cebu fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Jodhpur 32°C (90°F) 
    Cebu 28°C (82°F)

Should I visit Jodhpur or Cebu in the Autumn?

Both Cebu and Jodhpur are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Jodhpur throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Cebu because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Cebu. In October, Jodhpur usually receives less rain than Cebu. Jodhpur gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Cebu receives 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

In the autumn, Jodhpur is around the same temperature as Cebu. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Jodhpur in October average around 28°C (82°F), and Cebu averages at about 28°C (82°F).


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Jodhpur 28°C (82°F) 
    Cebu 28°C (82°F)

Should I visit Jodhpur or Cebu in the Winter?

Both Cebu and Jodhpur during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Jodhpur because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cebu year-round.

Jodhpur usually gets less rain in January than Cebu. Jodhpur gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Cebu receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain this time of the year.

In January, Jodhpur is generally much colder than Cebu. Daily temperatures in Jodhpur average around 17°C (63°F), and Cebu fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Jodhpur 17°C (63°F) 
    Cebu 27°C (81°F)

Should I visit Jodhpur or Cebu in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Jodhpur and Cebu. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Jodhpur year-round. Cebu attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

In April, Jodhpur usually receives less rain than Cebu. Jodhpur gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Cebu receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the spring.

It's very hot in Jodhpur this time of the year. Jodhpur is around the same temperature as Cebu in the spring. The daily temperature in Jodhpur averages around 31°C (88°F) in April, and Cebu fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Jodhpur 31°C (88°F) 
    Cebu 29°C (84°F)

Typical Weather for Cebu and Jodhpur

Jodhpur Cebu
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 17°C (63°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 27°C (81°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Feb 21°C (70°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 27°C (81°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Mar 26°C (79°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 28°C (82°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Apr 31°C (88°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 29°C (84°F) 50 mm (2 in)
May 35°C (95°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 30°C (86°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
Jun 34°C (93°F) 70 mm (2.8 in) 29°C (84°F) 170 mm (6.7 in)
Jul 32°C (90°F) 100 mm (3.9 in) 28°C (82°F) 160 mm (6.3 in)
Aug 29°C (84°F) 100 mm (3.9 in) 28°C (82°F) 140 mm (5.5 in)
Sep 28°C (82°F) 20 mm (0.8 in) 29°C (84°F) 170 mm (6.7 in)
Oct 28°C (82°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 28°C (82°F) 150 mm (5.9 in)
Nov 23°C (73°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 28°C (82°F) 140 mm (5.5 in)
Dec 19°C (66°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 27°C (81°F) 130 mm (5.1 in)