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

Should you visit Fethiye or Lille?

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

Should I visit Fethiye or Lille? 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 Lille?

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.

Lille

Lille is a city in northern France on the Deule River near France's border with Belgium. It has the fourth largest urban area in France behind Paris, Lyon, and Marseille. Lille (Rijsel in Flemish) may be France's most underrated major city. In recent decades this once-grimy industrial metropolis, with its economy based on declining industries, has transformed itself into a glittering and self-confident cultural and commercial hub. Highlights for the visitor include an attractive old town with a strong Flemish accent, three renowned art museums, stylish shopping, some excellent dining options and a cutting-edge, student-driven nightlife scene. The Lillois have a well-deserved reputation for friendliness – and they're so proud of being friendly that they often mention it.

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Which place is cheaper, Lille 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 Lille is $171. 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 Lille in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Fethiye $38
    Lille $65
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Fethiye $76
    Lille $130
Compare Hotels in Fethiye and Lille

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Hotels in Fethiye


Hotels in Lille


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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 Lille Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Fethiye $27
    Lille $33
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 Lille

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lille:

  • Lille Private Transfer from Lille Airport (LIL) to City centre: $66
  • Lille Private Transfer from Lille city centre to Lille Airport (LIL): $66
  • Toulouse Airport private transfer to Toulouse City center: $42

Is it cheaper to fly into Fethiye or Lille?

Prices for flights to both Lille 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
    Lille $85
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

Typical Food Prices in Lille

Some typical examples of dining costs in Lille are as follows:


  • Dinner for 2
    $43

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lille

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

  • A Food Tour To Discover Sweet Specialties Of The City: $41

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Fethiye $30
    Lille $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 Lille

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

  • In Flanders Fields and Passchendaele Half Day Morning Tour: $101
  • 1 Hour Private Lille Tour by Convertible 2CV with a Local Products Tasting: $72
  • 2-Hour Heritage Tour in Lille: $255
  • 30-Minutes Private Guided Tour of Lille by Convertible 2CV: $35
  • Adventure 1h with a 3-seater Buggy: $142
  • Christmas Joy in Tournai - Walking Tour: $270
  • Discover Tournai while playing! Escape game - The alchemist: $24
  • Festive Delights 3H Walking Tour of Lille and Christmas Market: $299
  • Hidden Ypres: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
  • Historical tour of Lille by a passionate local resident: $16
  • Lille - Private Historic Walking Tour: $466
  • Lille : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Local Guide: $66

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Fethiye $13
    Lille $20

Sample the Local Flavors in Lille

Also in Lille, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Lille International Pub Crawl with Free Shots & Fun Games: $15
  • Lille International Pub Crawl with Free Shots & fun Games: $30


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


Which is Bigger, Fethiye or Lille?

Lille has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Fethiye. When comparing the sizes of Fethiye and Lille, 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 Lille?

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 Lille in the Summer?

Both Lille and Fethiye during the summer are popular places to visit. Furthermore, many visitors come to Lille in the summer for the family-friendly experiences.

In the summer, Fethiye is much warmer than Lille. Typically, the summer temperatures in Fethiye in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Lille averages at about 17°C (63°F).

In Lille, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Fethiye. In the summer, Fethiye often gets more sunshine than Lille. Fethiye gets 385 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lille receives 202 hours of full sun.

Fethiye usually gets less rain in July than Lille. Fethiye gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Lille receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Fethiye 28°C (82°F) 
    Lille 17°C (63°F)

Should I visit Fethiye or Lille in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Fethiye and Lille. Furthermore, most visitors come to Lille for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area during these months.

In October, Fethiye is generally much warmer than Lille. Daily temperatures in Fethiye average around 20°C (68°F), and Lille fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).

In Fethiye, it's very sunny this time of the year. Fethiye usually receives more sunshine than Lille during autumn. Fethiye gets 249 hours of sunny skies, while Lille receives 105 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Fethiye usually receives less rain than Lille. Fethiye gets 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Lille receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Fethiye 20°C (68°F) 
    Lille 12°C (54°F)

Should I visit Fethiye or Lille in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Fethiye as well as Lille. Additionally, the winter months attract visitors to Lille because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

The weather in Lille can be very cold. Fethiye is much warmer than Lille in the winter. The daily temperature in Fethiye averages around 10°C (50°F) in January, and Lille fluctuates around 3°C (38°F).

In the winter, Fethiye often gets more sunshine than Lille. Fethiye gets 147 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lille receives 47 hours of full sun.

Fethiye receives a lot of rain in the winter. Fethiye usually gets more rain in January than Lille. Fethiye gets 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain, while Lille receives 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Fethiye 10°C (50°F) 
    Lille 3°C (38°F)

Should I visit Fethiye or Lille in the Spring?

Both Lille and Fethiye are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, the natural beauty are the main draw to Lille this time of year.

In the spring, Fethiye is much warmer than Lille. Typically, the spring temperatures in Fethiye in April average around 16°C (61°F), and Lille averages at about 8°C (47°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Fethiye. Fethiye usually receives more sunshine than Lille during spring. Fethiye gets 250 hours of sunny skies, while Lille receives 158 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Fethiye usually receives less rain than Lille. Fethiye gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Lille receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Fethiye 16°C (61°F) 
    Lille 8°C (47°F)

Typical Weather for Lille and Fethiye

Fethiye Lille
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 10°C (50°F) 114 mm (4.5 in) 3°C (38°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Feb 11°C (52°F) 107 mm (4.2 in) 3°C (38°F) 44 mm (1.7 in)
Mar 13°C (55°F) 77 mm (3 in) 6°C (42°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Apr 16°C (61°F) 40 mm (1.6 in) 8°C (47°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
May 20°C (68°F) 29 mm (1.1 in) 12°C (54°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Jun 25°C (77°F) 12 mm (0.5 in) 15°C (59°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Jul 28°C (82°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 17°C (63°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Aug 28°C (82°F) 9 mm (0.4 in) 18°C (64°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Sep 25°C (77°F) 3 mm (0.1 in) 16°C (60°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Oct 20°C (68°F) 47 mm (1.9 in) 12°C (54°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Nov 15°C (59°F) 118 mm (4.6 in) 7°C (45°F) 75 mm (2.9 in)
Dec 12°C (54°F) 124 mm (4.9 in) 5°C (40°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)