Which place is cheaper, Albufeira 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 Albufeira?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Fethiye or Albufeira? 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 Albufeira?
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.
Albufeira
Located in the Algarve region in the south of Portugal, Albufeira was once a small fishing village which has since evolved into a popular destination for tourists attracted by the area's beaches, pleasant climate, and fresh seafood.
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 Portugal, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Portugal.
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Fethiye Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFethiye $105Albufeira $214
The average daily cost (per person) in Fethiye is $105, while the average daily cost in Albufeira is $214. 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 Albufeira in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFethiye $38Albufeira $86
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFethiye $76Albufeira $172
Compare Hotels in Fethiye and Albufeira
Looking for a hotel in Fethiye or Albufeira? 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 Albufeira Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Fethiye $27Albufeira $40
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Fethiye
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Fethiye are as follows:
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Local Bus$0.21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fethiye
Also for Fethiye, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Ölüdeniz Butterfly Valley Boat Trip With Lunch & Hotel Transfer: $89
- Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Olympos Hotels: $125
- Antalya Calis Beach Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $262
- Antalya Olympos Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $125
- Babadag Cable Car Ticket With Fethiye Transfer: $59
- Calis Beach Hotels to Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers: $84
- Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers to Calis Beach Hotels: $78
- Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers to Fethiye City Center Hotels: $77
- Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers to Hisaronu (Fethiye) Hotels: $89
- Dalaman Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer from/to Fethiye: $82
- Fethiye City Center Hotels to Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers: $90
- Fethiye Horse Riding Experience With Free Hotel Transfer Service: $55
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Albufeira
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Albufeira:
- Private Transfer Algarve to Lisbon or Return Trip: $269
- Private Transfer Algarve ↔ Lisbon (One-Way or Round Trip): $262
- Private Transfer Lisbon to Algarve South Portugal and Seville : $209
- Private Transfer from Vila Real de Santo António to Faro (FAO) Airport: $148
- Private Transfer from Sao Bartolomeu de Messines to Faro (FAO) Airport: $135
- Private Transfer from Pera to Faro (FAO) Airport: $125
- Private Transfer from Alte to Faro (FAO) Airport: $125
- Private Transfer from Tunes to Faro (FAO) Airport: $124
- Private Transfer from Silves to Faro (FAO) Airport: $110
- Private Transfer from Villa Guerreiro (Albufeira) to Faro (FAO) Airport: $100
- Private Transfer from Apartamentos Pescadores (Albufeira) to Faro (FAO) Airport: $96
- Private Transfer from Vilas Guerreiro (Olhos de Água) to Faro (FAO) Airport: $95
Is it cheaper to fly into Fethiye or Albufeira?
Prices for flights to both Albufeira 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 $47Albufeira $97
Typical Food Prices in Fethiye
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Fethiye:
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Fruit$0.17
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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 Albufeira
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Albufeira.
- A Portuguese Dinner and Cocktail Experience with pick up: $54
- Portuguese Traditional Dinner and Cocktail Experience: $59
- Dinner at the Vineyards in Lagoa: $71
- 6-Hour Sunset Dinner Catamaran Cruise with Open Bar: $73
- Sunset Beach Safari w/ Champagne & Chicken Piri Piri Dinner: $82
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Fethiye $30Albufeira $45
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$5.81
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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.
- Full-Day Jeep Tour w/ Saklikent Visit & Lunch: $21
- Jeep Safari Tour with Tlos, Saklikent, and Mud Bath: $23
- Fethiye Jeep Safari Tour Including Lunch: $23
- 12 Islands Boat Tour in Fethiye: $25
- Tlos, Yakapark and Countryside Highlights Jeep Tour: $30
- Quad Safari Adventure from Fethiye: $30
- 7-HourJeep Safari Adventure in Fethiye Turkey: $33
- Oludeniz Full Day Boat Cruise with Lunch and Butterfly Valley : $34
- Full Day Oludeniz Boat Tour in Fethiye: $35
- Turkish Bath Experience in Fethiye/Oludeniz/Hisaronu : $41
- Full-Day Boat Tour in Fethiye Islands: $42
- Jeep Safari Tour with Lunch and Natural Mud Bath: $42
Tours and Activities in Albufeira
Here are a few actual costs in Albufeira for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Full Day Private Tour in Silves and Coast Gems: $208
- Paderne Adventure Quad Ride: $45
- 70 Minutes Guided Old Ruins Walking Tour in Albufeira: $24
- 70 Minutes Guided Secrets of Albufeira Walking Tour: $24
- Albufeira 1.5 hour Off-Road Tour Buggy Adventure Tour: $52
- Albufeira 1.5 hour Off-Road Tour Quad Adventure Tour: $36
- Albufeira 3 hour Off-Road Tour Buggy Adventure Tour: $71
- Albufeira Beach BBQ with Caves and Coastline Cruise with Open Bar: $66
- Albufeira Coast Tour, Winery & Delicious Chicken lunch: $76
- Albufeira Food Experience: Land & Sea Tapas w/ Wines: $59
- Albufeira Kayak Cave Tour – Hidden Beaches & Cliffs: $42
- Albufeira Kayak Tour – Relaxing Trip with 2 Guides: $38
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFethiye $13Albufeira $30
Sample the Local Flavors in Albufeira
Also in Albufeira, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- City Highlights & WINE TASTING: $68
- Small-Group Wine Tour & Silves Exploration (from Albufeira): $78
- Wine Tasting Tour in Algarve Winery : $78
- Albufeira/Vilamoura: Winery Tour with Wine Tasting and Tapas: $81
- Wine Lovers: Winery, Wine Tasting, Chicken Piri Piri & Sights : $82
- Full day Tour in Silves with Wine Tasting: $167
- Private Yoga and Wine Tasting Experience from Albufeira: $179
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Fethiye and Albufeira, we can see that Albufeira 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 Albufeira would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Albufeira 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 Albufeira Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Fethiye or Albufeira?
Fethiye has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Albufeira. When comparing the sizes of Fethiye and Albufeira, 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 Albufeira?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Fethiye or Albufeira in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Fethiye as well as Albufeira. Additionally, the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Albufeira this time of year.
In the summer, Fethiye is around the same temperature as Albufeira. Typically, the summer temperatures in Fethiye in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Albufeira averages at about 25°C (78°F).
Fethiye usually gets more rain in July than Albufeira. Fethiye gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Albufeira receives 1 mm (0 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyFethiye 28°C (82°F)Albufeira 25°C (78°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Albufeira in the Autumn?
Both Albufeira and Fethiye are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Albufeira for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Fethiye is generally around the same temperature as Albufeira. Daily temperatures in Fethiye average around 20°C (68°F), and Albufeira fluctuates around 19°C (67°F).
In October, Fethiye usually receives less rain than Albufeira. Fethiye gets 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Albufeira receives 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberFethiye 20°C (68°F)Albufeira 19°C (67°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Albufeira in the Winter?
Both Albufeira and Fethiye during the winter are popular places to visit. Also, many visitors come to Albufeira in the winter for the shopping scene and the cuisine.
Fethiye is cooler than Albufeira in the winter. The daily temperature in Fethiye averages around 10°C (50°F) in January, and Albufeira fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Fethiye. Fethiye usually gets more rain in January than Albufeira. Fethiye gets 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain, while Albufeira receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryFethiye 10°C (50°F)Albufeira 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Albufeira in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Fethiye and Albufeira. Also, most visitors come to Albufeira for the beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty during these months.
In the spring, Fethiye is around the same temperature as Albufeira. Typically, the spring temperatures in Fethiye in April average around 16°C (61°F), and Albufeira averages at about 15°C (60°F).
In April, Fethiye usually receives around the same amount of rain as Albufeira. Fethiye gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Albufeira receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilFethiye 16°C (61°F)Albufeira 15°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Albufeira and Fethiye
| Fethiye | Albufeira | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (52°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Mar | 13°C (55°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 14°C (56°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 25°C (78°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
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.