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

Should you visit Fethiye or A Coruna?

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

Should I visit Fethiye or A Coruna? 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 A Coruna?

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.

A Coruna

A Coruna is a busy port city located on a promontory of Spain's Galicia region. It is the capital city of a province of the same name, exhibiting a mix of the old and new from an ancient Roman lighthouse to modern apartments known for their glass balconies. Some of the highlights include the variety of architecture both age-old and modern, the old town, several museums, the harbor, and beaches.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Turkey, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Turkey, The Best 10-Day Tours in Spain, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Spain.


Which place is cheaper, A Coruna or Fethiye?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

  • Fethiye Prices
    Turkey Prices
    A Coruna Prices
    Spain Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Fethiye $105
    A Coruna $128

The average daily cost (per person) in Fethiye is $105, while the average daily cost in A Coruna is $128. 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 A Coruna in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Fethiye $38
    A Coruna $60
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Fethiye $76
    A Coruna $120
Compare Hotels in Fethiye and A Coruna

Looking for a hotel in Fethiye or A Coruna? 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 A Coruna


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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 A Coruna Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Fethiye $27
    A Coruna $15
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Fethiye

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


  • Local Bus
    $0.21

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fethiye

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

  • VIP Transfer from Dalaman Airport to Gocek Fethiye and Oludeniz: $83
  • Turkey Fethiye Dalaman Airport Transfer with Private Car: $80
  • Tickets to Orka World Waterpark with Hotel Transfer in Fethiye: $65
  • Quad Bike Safari Adventure in Fethiye with Transfer Service: $38
  • Private Transfer: Dalaman Airport to Fethiye Göcek Hotels: $41
  • Private Departure Transfer: Fethiye, Oludeniz Region Hotels to Dalaman Airport: $52
  • Private Departure Transfer From Fethiye Hotels to Dalaman Airport: $52
  • Private Airport Transfer From/To Dalaman Airport: $66
  • Paragliding Experience in Fethiye with Roundtrip Transfer: $215
  • Luxury Airport Transfer From Fethiye To Dalaman Airport: $65
  • Hisaronu (Fethiye) Hotels to Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers: $95
  • Full-Day River Rafting Tour in Fethiye with Transfer & Lunch: $76

Hired Cars and Shuttles in A Coruna

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

  • Private Transfer from La Coruna Port to Santiago city hotels: $157
  • Transfer from Coruna Airport to Ferrol: $143

Is it cheaper to fly into Fethiye or A Coruna?

Prices for flights to both A Coruna 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 $47
    A Coruna $58
Typical Food Prices in Fethiye

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


  • Fruit
    $0.17
  • Soda
    $0.07

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

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in A Coruna

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

  • Food Market Shopping and Cooking Workshop in A Coruña: $117

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Fethiye $30
    A Coruna $11
Typical Entertainment Prices in Fethiye

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


  • Paragliding
    $5.81
  • Gorge Walk entry and photo
    $0.13

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: $72
  • Ölüdeniz Half Day Scuba Diving Experience: $64
  • Ölüdeniz: 2-Hour Tandem Paragliding Experience: $235
  • 12 Islands Boat Tour from Fethiye with Grilled Lunch: $56
  • 12 Islands Boat Tour in Fethiye: $25
  • 7-HourJeep Safari Adventure in Fethiye Turkey: $33
  • Babadag Mountain Paragliding Experience with Photos and Videos: $215
  • Babadağ Cable Car Ticket with Pickup and Paragliding Options: $49
  • Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $66
  • Blue Lagoon Ölüdeniz Tandem Paragliding Experience from Fethiye: $202
  • Dalyan Day Trip from Fethiye Including River Cruise, Mud Baths and Iztuzu Beach: $59
  • Dalyan Mud Baths and Turtle Beach Day Tour From Fethiye: $65

Typical Entertainment Prices in A Coruna

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


  • Tower of Hercules
    $3.52

Tours and Activities in A Coruna

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

  • 2 Hours Private Walking Tour in Lugo: $90
  • A Coruña Private Walking Tour : $90
  • A Coruña Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $10
  • Cathedrals Beach and Lugo Tour from A Coruña: $78
  • Discover Coruña 60 Minute Private Tour in Tuk tuk: $179
  • Discover La Coruña: Exclusive Cruise Tour from Coruña: $59
  • E-bike Tour La Coruña: $71
  • E-bike Tour with Galicia flavor: $149
  • EN Small Group Historic POR Coruña Walking Tour: $32
  • Excursion to Santiago de Compostela for cruises from Coruña: $82
  • Full-Day Excursion to Santiago from A Coruña for Cruisers Only: $82
  • Guided Tour Lugo: $30

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Fethiye $13
    A Coruna $15


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

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


Which is Bigger, Fethiye or A Coruna?

A Coruna has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Fethiye. When comparing the sizes of Fethiye and A Coruna, 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 A Coruna?

Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.

Should I visit Fethiye or A Coruna in the Summer?

The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Fethiye and A Coruna.

Fethiye is a little warmer than A Coruna in the summer. The daily temperature in Fethiye averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and A Coruna fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in A Coruna this time of the year. In Fethiye, it's very sunny this time of the year. Fethiye usually receives more sunshine than A Coruna during summer. Fethiye gets 385 hours of sunny skies, while A Coruna receives 248 hours of full sun in the summer.

In July, Fethiye usually receives less rain than A Coruna. Fethiye gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while A Coruna receives 25 mm (1 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Fethiye 28°C (82°F) 
    A Coruna 19°C (66°F)

Should I visit Fethiye or A Coruna in the Autumn?

The autumn brings many poeple to Fethiye as well as A Coruna.

In the autumn, Fethiye is a little warmer than A Coruna. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Fethiye in October average around 20°C (68°F), and A Coruna averages at about 16°C (61°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Fethiye this time of the year. In the autumn, Fethiye often gets more sunshine than A Coruna. Fethiye gets 249 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while A Coruna receives 155 hours of full sun.

It's quite rainy in A Coruna. Fethiye usually gets less rain in October than A Coruna. Fethiye gets 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while A Coruna receives 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Fethiye 20°C (68°F) 
    A Coruna 16°C (61°F)

Should I visit Fethiye or A Coruna in the Winter?

Both A Coruna and Fethiye are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities.

In January, Fethiye is generally around the same temperature as A Coruna. Daily temperatures in Fethiye average around 10°C (50°F), and A Coruna fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).

Fethiye usually receives more sunshine than A Coruna during winter. Fethiye gets 147 hours of sunny skies, while A Coruna receives 103 hours of full sun in the winter.

It rains a lot this time of the year in A Coruna. It's quite rainy in Fethiye. In January, Fethiye usually receives less rain than A Coruna. Fethiye gets 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain, while A Coruna receives 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Fethiye 10°C (50°F) 
    A Coruna 11°C (51°F)

Should I visit Fethiye or A Coruna in the Spring?

Both A Coruna and Fethiye during the spring are popular places to visit.

Fethiye is a little warmer than A Coruna in the spring. The daily temperature in Fethiye averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and A Coruna fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).

It's quite sunny in Fethiye. In the spring, Fethiye often gets more sunshine than A Coruna. Fethiye gets 250 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while A Coruna receives 167 hours of full sun.

Fethiye usually gets less rain in April than A Coruna. Fethiye gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while A Coruna receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Fethiye 16°C (61°F) 
    A Coruna 13°C (55°F)

Typical Weather for A Coruna and Fethiye

Fethiye A Coruna
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 10°C (50°F) 114 mm (4.5 in) 11°C (51°F) 131 mm (5.2 in)
Feb 11°C (52°F) 107 mm (4.2 in) 11°C (52°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)
Mar 13°C (55°F) 77 mm (3 in) 12°C (53°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Apr 16°C (61°F) 40 mm (1.6 in) 13°C (55°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
May 20°C (68°F) 29 mm (1.1 in) 15°C (58°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Jun 25°C (77°F) 12 mm (0.5 in) 17°C (62°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Jul 28°C (82°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 19°C (66°F) 25 mm (1 in)
Aug 28°C (82°F) 9 mm (0.4 in) 19°C (67°F) 29 mm (1.1 in)
Sep 25°C (77°F) 3 mm (0.1 in) 19°C (65°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Oct 20°C (68°F) 47 mm (1.9 in) 16°C (61°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)
Nov 15°C (59°F) 118 mm (4.6 in) 13°C (55°F) 116 mm (4.6 in)
Dec 12°C (54°F) 124 mm (4.9 in) 11°C (52°F) 128 mm (5 in)