Which place is cheaper, Kingston 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 Kingston?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Fethiye or Kingston? 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 Kingston?
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.
Kingston
Kingston is Jamaica's capital city with a population of about 579,000. For being located on an island, Kingston is a very large city with several different zip codes. Not only is Kingston the cultural capital of the country, but also the commercial one as well.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFethiye $105Kingston $123
The average daily cost (per person) in Fethiye is $105, while the average daily cost in Kingston is $123. 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 Kingston in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFethiye $38Kingston $62
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFethiye $76Kingston $124
Compare Hotels in Fethiye and Kingston
Looking for a hotel in Fethiye or Kingston? 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 Kingston Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Fethiye $27Kingston $28
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 Kingston
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kingston:
- Montego Bay: 5-Day Jamaica Tour with Meals and Transfers: $2,200
- From Kingston Airport: One Way Private Transfer to Negril: $749
- Kingston Airport: One Way Private Transfer to Montego Bay: $479
- Tropical Off-Road ATV Tour with Lunch and Transfer: $369
- From Kingston Airport: One Way Private Transfer to Ocho Rios: $319
- Private Transfer from Montego Bay Port to Kingston Airport (KIN): $268
- Runaway Bay Hotels Private Roundtrip Airport Transfer from Kingston Airport(KIN): $261
- Group Private Kingston Airport Transfers (10 - 15 Persons): $251
- Port Antonio Hotel Private Roundtrip Airport Transfer from Kingston Airport(KIN): $235
- Kingston Round Trip Airport Transfers to Ocho Rios : $230
- NMIA & Kingston transfer to Negril: $225
- Airport Group Transfers-Kingston: $180
Is it cheaper to fly into Fethiye or Kingston?
Prices for flights to both Kingston 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 $47Kingston $44
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Fethiye $30Kingston $12
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 Kingston
Here are a few actual costs in Kingston for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Appleton Estate Rum Tour and Tasting from Ocho Rios: $232
- Bamboo Rafting Adventure in Ocho Rios : $62
- Bamboo Rafting and Boston Jerk Centre Tour in Portland Jamaica: $220
- Blue Mountain Tour: A Half-Day Escape from Kingston: $1,011
- Blue Mountains Coffee Private Tour from Kingston: $180
- Bob Marley Guided City Tour: $95
- Bob Marley Museum Entry Ticket: $30
- Bob Marley Museum Express Tour from Port Royal Cruise Port: $141
- Bob Marley Museum, Devon House and Downtown Kingston Tour: $134
- City Tour of Kingston Including Entry Fees: $105
- Club Kingston VIP Departure Lounge Experience: $38
- Devon House City Tour Combo: $85
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFethiye $13Kingston $11
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Fethiye and Kingston, we can see that Kingston is more expensive. And not only is Fethiye much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Fethiye is in Europe and Kingston is in Caribbean Islands, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. 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 Kingston would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Kingston 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 Kingston Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Fethiye or Kingston?
Kingston has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Fethiye. When comparing the sizes of Fethiye and Kingston, 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 Kingston?
Fethiye has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Kingston experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Fethiye or Kingston in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Fethiye as well as Kingston. The warm climate attracts visitors to Kingston throughout the year.
In July, Fethiye is generally around the same temperature as Kingston. Daily temperatures in Fethiye average around 28°C (82°F), and Kingston fluctuates around 29°C (83°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Kingston. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Fethiye this time of the year. In the summer, Fethiye often gets more sunshine than Kingston. Fethiye gets 385 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kingston receives 254 hours of full sun.
Fethiye usually gets less rain in July than Kingston. Fethiye gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyFethiye 28°C (82°F)Kingston 29°C (83°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Kingston in the Autumn?
Both Kingston and Fethiye are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Kingston because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Fethiye is cooler than Kingston in the autumn. The daily temperature in Fethiye averages around 20°C (68°F) in October, and Kingston fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
It's quite sunny in Kingston. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Fethiye. Fethiye usually receives more sunshine than Kingston during autumn. Fethiye gets 249 hours of sunny skies, while Kingston receives 229 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Kingston. In October, Fethiye usually receives less rain than Kingston. Fethiye gets 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberFethiye 20°C (68°F)Kingston 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Kingston in the Winter?
Both Kingston and Fethiye during the winter are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Kingston year-round.
In the winter, Fethiye is much colder than Kingston. Typically, the winter temperatures in Fethiye in January average around 10°C (50°F), and Kingston averages at about 26°C (79°F).
In Kingston, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the winter, Fethiye often gets less sunshine than Kingston. Fethiye gets 147 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kingston receives 257 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Fethiye. Fethiye usually gets more rain in January than Kingston. Fethiye gets 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryFethiye 10°C (50°F)Kingston 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Kingston in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Fethiye and Kingston. Kingston attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In April, Fethiye is generally much colder than Kingston. Daily temperatures in Fethiye average around 16°C (61°F), and Kingston fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Kingston this time of the year. In Fethiye, it's very sunny this time of the year. Fethiye usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Kingston during spring. Fethiye gets 250 hours of sunny skies, while Kingston receives 251 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Fethiye usually receives more rain than Kingston. Fethiye gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilFethiye 16°C (61°F)Kingston 26°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Kingston and Fethiye
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (52°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Mar | 13°C (55°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 31 mm (1.2 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.