Which place is cheaper, La Spezia 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 La Spezia?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Fethiye or La Spezia? 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 La Spezia?
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.
La Spezia
Located on the coast beside the Ligurian Sea, La Spezia is known for its military and commercial harbors hosting the arsenal of the Italian Navy. It is also well connected by rail and by boat to Cinque Terre National Park - a unique collection of five medieval villages along the coastline - as well as other coastal towns of the region. Other attractions include a number of museums as well as an annual boat race called Palio de Golfo.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Turkey, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Turkey, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Italy, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Italy.
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Fethiye Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFethiye $105La Spezia $276
The average daily cost (per person) in Fethiye is $105, while the average daily cost in La Spezia is $276. 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 La Spezia in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFethiye $38La Spezia $128
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFethiye $76La Spezia $256
Compare Hotels in Fethiye and La Spezia
Looking for a hotel in Fethiye or La Spezia? 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 La Spezia Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Fethiye $27La Spezia $48
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:
- 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 La Spezia
Also for La Spezia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from La Spezia to Cinque Terre and Return to the Ship: $299
- Arrival Private Transfer La Spezia to Genoa by Business or Luxury Vehicle: $278
- Private Transfer La Spezia to Pisa by Business or Luxury Vehicle: $222
- Private Transfer from La Spezia Cruise Port to Pisa Airport (PSA): $210
- La Spezia Cruise Port to La Spezia hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $134
- Guided Tour of Florence & Pisa with Bus Transfer: $87
- Private Transfer from La Spezia hotels to La Spezia Port: $67
- La Spezia Cruise Port to La Spezia hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $67
- Private Transfer from La Spezia Port to La Spezia Hotels: $67
Is it cheaper to fly into Fethiye or La Spezia?
Prices for flights to both La Spezia 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 $47La Spezia $112
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 La Spezia
For La Spezia, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Taste Cinque Terre on a Full Meal Food Tour: $99
- Small-Group Street Food Tour: $104
- Sunset Cruise with Aperitif and Dinner: $105
- Taste Cinque Terre on a Food Tour by Do Eat Better: $106
- La Spezia. Sunset Aperitif and Dinner on the Boat: $115
- Cesarine: Dining & Cooking Demo at Local's Home in La Spezia: $118
- La Spezia Cinque Terre Food Tour: $136
- Private Cooking Class at a Local's Home: $169
- Sunset dinner boat tour in the Gulf of Poets: $169
- Cesarine: Home Cooking Class & Meal with a Local in La Spezia: $173
- La Spezia:Portovenere & Islands sunset boat trip with dinner: $175
- Cooking Class and Home Restaurant Experience: $175
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Fethiye $30La Spezia $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.
- 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
Tours and Activities in La Spezia
For La Spezia, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Cinque Terre Private Wine And Views Tour: $298
- Giraffe Boat Tour Unique Experience Beyond 5 Terre: $178
- La Spezia Walking Tour: History, Panoramic Views, & Museum: $49
- Pisa Tour by bus: $60
- 3 Hour One-Way Boat Tour from La Spezia to Monterosso: $114
- 3 Hours Sunset Boat Tour to Golfo dei Poeti Shared: $143
- 5 LANDS LUXURY BOAT TOUR: $1,388
- Best Florence and Pisa Excursion from La Spezia Cruise Port: $87
- Best Florence and Pisa Tour for Cruise Visitors from La Spezia: $102
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $107
- Boat Tour - Cinque Terre, Protovenere e La Spezia: $1,108
- Boat Tour Cinque Terre and Portovenere: $2,100
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFethiye $13La Spezia $41
Sample the Local Flavors in La Spezia
Also in La Spezia, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- From Hiking in the Cinque Terre with wine tasting and light lunch: $140
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Fethiye and La Spezia, we can see that La Spezia 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 La Spezia would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in La Spezia 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 La Spezia Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Fethiye or La Spezia?
La Spezia has a larger population, and is about 51% larger than the population of Fethiye. When comparing the sizes of Fethiye and La Spezia, 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.
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.