Which place is cheaper, Hamburg 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 Hamburg?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Fethiye or Hamburg? 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 Hamburg?
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.
Hamburg
Hamburg is most noted for its port, which is the largest in Germany and the second busiest in Europe. Despite it's size, it is actually located about 100 kilometers from the North Sea on the River Elbe. The popularity of this port has given Hamburg the nickname as Germany's Gateway to the World. The city itself is the second largest in Germany and the metropolitan area has a population of over 4 million people.
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 from Berlin, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Berlin.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFethiye $105Hamburg $166
The average daily cost (per person) in Fethiye is $105, while the average daily cost in Hamburg 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 Hamburg in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFethiye $38Hamburg $63
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFethiye $76Hamburg $126
Compare Hotels in Fethiye and Hamburg
Looking for a hotel in Fethiye or Hamburg? 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 Hamburg Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Fethiye $27Hamburg $34
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
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Hamburg
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Hamburg:
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Short Distance Ubahn Ticket$1.99
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hamburg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hamburg:
- Rickmer Rickmers Museum Guided Tour with Transfers : $292
- Hamburg Airport (HAM): Private Transfer to Hamburg hotels: $291
- Rickmer Rickmers Museum Guided Tour with Transfers: $287
- Private Transfer From Hamburg City to Berlin City: $268
- Private Transfer from Hamburg to Bremen with an English Speaking Driver: $257
- Private Transfer From Hamburg To Bremen With a 2 Hour Stop: $256
- Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Hamburg - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $249
- Private Transfer From Hamburg to Hannover, English Speaking Driver: $232
- Hamburg hotels to Ostseekai Kiel Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $204
- Private Transfer from Hamburg Airport(HAM) to Ostseekai Kiel Port: $204
- Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Ostseekai Kiel Port - Arrival Transfer: $204
- Private Transfer from Hamburg Cruise Port to Hamburg Airport(HAM): $167
Is it cheaper to fly into Fethiye or Hamburg?
Prices for flights to both Hamburg 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 $47Hamburg $70
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
Typical Food Prices in Hamburg
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Hamburg:
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Pink Thai Soup Dinner and Spring Rolls$18
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Currywurst and Pommes Frites$5.87
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Donner Kebab and Coke$7.04
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Traditional Hamburg Dinner w/ Beer$18
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Donner Kebab Lunch$4.69
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Sandwich and Coffee Break$7.04
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Fish Sandwich from Fish Market$4.11
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Coffee and Donut$4.69
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hamburg
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hamburg.
- St George's Culinary Food Tour: $53
- Sternschanze kulinarisch: Die Food Tour: $53
- St. Pauli kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $53
- Elbphilharmonie Plaza and HafenCity Food Tour: $63
- Elbphilharmonie Plaza and HafenCity Food Tour: $63
- Hamburg Traditional Food Tour: Full Meal and Drinks: $90
- Hamburg Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $109
- Hamburg Food Tour with Full Meal & Drinks by Do Eat Better : $130
- St. Pauli: Guided Food Tour with 5 Tastings: $529
- The Wilhelmsburg Food Tour: $529
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Fethiye $30Hamburg $46
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Hamburg
Here are a few typical costs in Hamburg for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Tower at St. Michael's Church$4.11
Tours and Activities in Hamburg
Here are a few actual costs in Hamburg for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- "Cruise in the City" - Sailing Yacht Event, Hamburg/Elbe: $88
- 1-Day Hop-on/Hop-off Bus Tour of Hamburg Line D: $25
- 10 secrets of Hamburg's old town - exciting scavenger hunt tour: $37
- 2 Hours Guided Hamburg Segway Night Tour: $102
- 2 Hours Hamburg E-scooter Tour: $81
- 2 Hours Hamburg Night Segway Tour: $93
- 2 Hours Hamburg Segway Tour: $81
- 3 Hour Guided Hamburg Segway Tour: $102
- 3 Hours Hamburg E-Scooter Tour: $93
- 3 Hours Hamburg Segway Tour: $93
- 90-minute harbor tour through the Speicherstadt in Hamburg: $43
- Ahoy St.Pauli at night - the legendary Kieztour: $299
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFethiye $13Hamburg $20
Sample the Local Flavors in Hamburg
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Hamburg:
- Original Hamburg Pub Crawl Sex & Crime St. Pauli Tour: $24
- Original Hamburg Pub Crawl Sex & Crime St. Pauli Tour: $24
- Night Pub Crawl through the Reeperbahn: $29
- Pub Crawl Hamburg - Ladies Night: $30
- Pub Crawl - Drink & Dare: $30
- Reeperbahn Pub Crawl with Shots and Games: $35
- Hamburg Pub Crawl with Free Welcome Drinks and Club Entry: $36
- Reeperbahn pub crawl with insider-guide & shots: $317
- Bachelor party Pub crawl & party for your bachelor party: $423
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Fethiye and Hamburg, we can see that Hamburg 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 Hamburg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Hamburg 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 Hamburg Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Fethiye or Hamburg?
Hamburg has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Fethiye. When comparing the sizes of Fethiye and Hamburg, 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 Hamburg?
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 Hamburg in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Fethiye as well as Hamburg. Also, many travelers come to Hamburg for the music scene and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Fethiye is generally much warmer than Hamburg. Daily temperatures in Fethiye average around 28°C (82°F), and Hamburg fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Hamburg. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Fethiye this time of the year. In the summer, Fethiye often gets more sunshine than Hamburg. Fethiye gets 385 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hamburg receives 207 hours of full sun.
Fethiye usually gets less rain in July than Hamburg. Fethiye gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Hamburg receives 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyFethiye 28°C (82°F)Hamburg 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Hamburg in the Autumn?
Both Hamburg and Fethiye are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, many visitors come to Hamburg in the autumn for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
Fethiye is much warmer than Hamburg in the autumn. The daily temperature in Fethiye averages around 20°C (68°F) in October, and Hamburg fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Fethiye. Fethiye usually receives more sunshine than Hamburg during autumn. Fethiye gets 249 hours of sunny skies, while Hamburg receives 101 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Fethiye usually receives less rain than Hamburg. Fethiye gets 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Hamburg receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberFethiye 20°C (68°F)Hamburg 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Hamburg in the Winter?
Both Hamburg and Fethiye during the winter are popular places to visit. Furthermore, most visitors come to Hamburg for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Hamburg can be very cold during winter. In the winter, Fethiye is much warmer than Hamburg. Typically, the winter temperatures in Fethiye in January average around 10°C (50°F), and Hamburg averages at about 0°C (33°F).
In the winter, Fethiye often gets more sunshine than Hamburg. Fethiye gets 147 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hamburg receives 42 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Fethiye. Fethiye usually gets more rain in January than Hamburg. Fethiye gets 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain, while Hamburg receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryFethiye 10°C (50°F)Hamburg 0°C (33°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Hamburg in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Fethiye and Hamburg. Furthermore, the spring months attract visitors to Hamburg because of the natural beauty.
In April, Fethiye is generally much warmer than Hamburg. Daily temperatures in Fethiye average around 16°C (61°F), and Hamburg fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).
In Fethiye, it's very sunny this time of the year. Fethiye usually receives more sunshine than Hamburg during spring. Fethiye gets 250 hours of sunny skies, while Hamburg receives 161 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Fethiye usually receives less rain than Hamburg. Fethiye gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Hamburg receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilFethiye 16°C (61°F)Hamburg 8°C (46°F)
Typical Weather for Hamburg and Fethiye
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) | 0°C (33°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (52°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 13°C (55°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
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