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

Should you visit Fethiye or Braga?

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

Should I visit Fethiye or Braga? 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 Braga?

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.

Braga

Located in the Cavado Valley of Northern Portugal, Braga is a medium sized city with both historical and modern characteristics. There is a university in town, known as Universidade do Minho, which gives the city a young feel with a lot of life. There are also many bars, clubs, and activities around to keep you entertained.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Turkey, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Turkey, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Porto, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Portugal.


Which place is cheaper, Braga 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 $105, while the average daily cost in Braga is $166. 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 Braga in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Fethiye $38
    Braga $63
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Fethiye $76
    Braga $126
Compare Hotels in Fethiye and Braga

Looking for a hotel in Fethiye or Braga? 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 Braga


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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 Braga Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Fethiye $27
    Braga $24
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:

  • Fethiye Jeep Safari With Free Hotel Transfer and Lunch: $30
  • Quad Bike Safari Adventure in Fethiye with Transfer Service: $38
  • Private Transfer: Dalaman Airport to Fethiye Göcek Hotels: $41
  • 12 Islands Boat Tour with Lunch and Transfer Option: $47
  • 12 Islands Boat Tour with Lunch and Hotel Transfer: $50
  • Private Departure Transfer From Fethiye Hotels to Dalaman Airport: $52
  • Private Departure Transfer: Fethiye, Oludeniz Region Hotels to Dalaman Airport: $52
  • From Ferry Transfer to Rhodes: $53
  • Fethiye Scuba Diving with Lunch and Transfer: $54
  • Fethiye Horse Riding Experience With Free Hotel Transfer Service: $55
  • Babadag Cable Car Ticket With Fethiye Transfer: $59
  • Fethiye Scuba Diving Trip with Mermaid Diving INCL Lunch-Transfer: $62

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Braga

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Braga:

  • Private Sedan Transfer from Braga or Guimaraes City to Porto City: $66
  • Braga Private Transfer to Porto: $60
  • Esposende Private Transfer to Porto: $45

Is it cheaper to fly into Fethiye or Braga?

Prices for flights to both Braga 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
    Braga $82
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 Braga

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

  • Authentic Braga Food Tour with Lunch & Local Guide 3 Hours: $106
  • Local Heritage Food Tour Gastronomy and Culture of Viana: $154

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Fethiye $30
    Braga $18
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.

  • 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 Braga

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

  • 1h Buggy Tour • Arcos de Valdevez • Peneda Gerês: $106
  • 2h Buggy Tour • Arcos de Valdevez • Peneda Gerês: $166
  • 2h Quad Tour • Arcos de Valdevez • Peneda Gerês: $130
  • 4X4 Privat Tour – Discovering DA Serra d ́ Arga: $191
  • 4X4 Privat Tour - Peneda-Gerês National Park: $221
  • A Guimarães Hidden Gems Walking Tour Experience : $24
  • Barcelos, Braga & Guimarães Tour: $120
  • Braga Private Walking Tour with a Professional Guide: $268
  • Braga Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $3.59
  • Braga Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tourer Hunt: $4.49
  • Braga and Guimarães Full Day Private Tour from Porto: $181
  • Braga’s Timeless Treasures: A Cultural Walking Tour: $288

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Fethiye $13
    Braga $25

Sample the Local Flavors in Braga

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Braga:

  • Customized Wine Tasting: Your Choices: $30
  • Wine Tasting & Lunch | Quinta de Santa Cristina Vinho Verde: $62
  • Wine tour at Mosteiro de Tibães with an exclusive wine tasting: $66
  • Tour of the Green Wine villages and wine tasting.: $119
  • Green Wine Ponte Lima Region-Small Group tour-Lunch,Wine Tastings: $161
  • Private Culture and Wine Tourism Tour: $245


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Fethiye and Braga, we can see that Braga 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 Braga would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Braga 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 Braga Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Fethiye or Braga?

Braga has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Fethiye. When comparing the sizes of Fethiye and Braga, 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 Braga?

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 Braga in the Summer?

Both Braga and Fethiye during the summer are popular places to visit.

In July, Fethiye is generally a little warmer than Braga. Daily temperatures in Fethiye average around 28°C (82°F), and Braga fluctuates around 21°C (69°F).

In Braga, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Fethiye. In the summer, Fethiye often gets more sunshine than Braga. Fethiye gets 385 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Braga receives 308 hours of full sun.

Fethiye usually gets less rain in July than Braga. Fethiye gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Braga receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Fethiye 28°C (82°F) 
    Braga 21°C (69°F)

Should I visit Fethiye or Braga in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Fethiye and Braga.

Fethiye is a little warmer than Braga in the autumn. The daily temperature in Fethiye averages around 20°C (68°F) in October, and Braga fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).

In Fethiye, it's very sunny this time of the year. Fethiye usually receives more sunshine than Braga during autumn. Fethiye gets 249 hours of sunny skies, while Braga receives 184 hours of full sun in the autumn.

Braga receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Fethiye usually receives less rain than Braga. Fethiye gets 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Braga receives 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Fethiye 20°C (68°F) 
    Braga 17°C (62°F)

Should I visit Fethiye or Braga in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Fethiye as well as Braga.

In the winter, Fethiye is around the same temperature as Braga. Typically, the winter temperatures in Fethiye in January average around 10°C (50°F), and Braga averages at about 10°C (50°F).

In the winter, Fethiye often gets more sunshine than Braga. Fethiye gets 147 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Braga receives 124 hours of full sun.

It's quite rainy in Braga. Fethiye receives a lot of rain in the winter. Fethiye usually gets less rain in January than Braga. Fethiye gets 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain, while Braga receives 171 mm (6.7 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Fethiye 10°C (50°F) 
    Braga 10°C (50°F)

Should I visit Fethiye or Braga in the Spring?

Both Braga and Fethiye are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.

In April, Fethiye is generally a little warmer than Braga. Daily temperatures in Fethiye average around 16°C (61°F), and Braga fluctuates around 14°C (56°F).

It's quite sunny in Braga. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Fethiye. Fethiye usually receives more sunshine than Braga during spring. Fethiye gets 250 hours of sunny skies, while Braga receives 217 hours of full sun in the spring.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Braga. In April, Fethiye usually receives less rain than Braga. Fethiye gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Braga receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Fethiye 16°C (61°F) 
    Braga 14°C (56°F)

Typical Weather for Braga and Fethiye

Fethiye Braga
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 10°C (50°F) 114 mm (4.5 in) 10°C (50°F) 171 mm (6.7 in)
Feb 11°C (52°F) 107 mm (4.2 in) 11°C (51°F) 169 mm (6.7 in)
Mar 13°C (55°F) 77 mm (3 in) 12°C (54°F) 112 mm (4.4 in)
Apr 16°C (61°F) 40 mm (1.6 in) 14°C (56°F) 112 mm (4.4 in)
May 20°C (68°F) 29 mm (1.1 in) 16°C (60°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Jun 25°C (77°F) 12 mm (0.5 in) 19°C (66°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Jul 28°C (82°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 21°C (69°F) 16 mm (0.6 in)
Aug 28°C (82°F) 9 mm (0.4 in) 20°C (69°F) 22 mm (0.9 in)
Sep 25°C (77°F) 3 mm (0.1 in) 20°C (67°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Oct 20°C (68°F) 47 mm (1.9 in) 17°C (62°F) 131 mm (5.2 in)
Nov 15°C (59°F) 118 mm (4.6 in) 13°C (55°F) 152 mm (6 in)
Dec 12°C (54°F) 124 mm (4.9 in) 11°C (51°F) 176 mm (6.9 in)