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

Should you visit Fethiye or Ljubljana?

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

Should I visit Fethiye or Ljubljana? 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 Ljubljana?

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.

Ljubljana

Most people don't travel to Ljubljana to see specific sights, as there aren't many famous attractions around town. Instead, this is a city that is about atmosphere. It's a city that you explore and immerse yourself in completely. You meet the people, you go to the clubs, you find the interesting restaurants. That is the best way to learn about Ljubljana.

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 Ljubljana, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Ljubljana.


Which place is cheaper, Ljubljana 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 Ljubljana is $116. 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 Ljubljana in more detail.



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

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Hotels in Fethiye


Hotels in Ljubljana


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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 Ljubljana Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Fethiye $27
    Ljubljana $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 Hotels to Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers: $293
  • Antalya Calis Beach Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $262
  • Paragliding Experience in Fethiye with Roundtrip Transfer: $215
  • Private Outdoor Photo Shoot with Hotel Transfer: $141
  • Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Olympos Hotels: $125
  • From Oludeniz Paragliding Trip with Transfer: $125
  • Antalya Olympos Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $125
  • Hisaronu (Fethiye) Hotels to Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers: $95
  • Fethiye City Center Hotels to Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers: $90
  • Ölüdeniz Butterfly Valley Boat Trip With Lunch & Hotel Transfer: $89
  • Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers to Hisaronu (Fethiye) Hotels: $89
  • Fethiye Scuba Diving with Transfer, 2 Dives and Lunch: $85

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ljubljana

Also for Ljubljana, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Private Transfer from Budapest to Ljubljana: $693
  • Guided Truffle Hunting Tour with Hotel Transfers: $410
  • Private transfer from airport Ljubljana to Koper: $292
  • Private transfer from Ljubljana city to Bovec: $291
  • Private Transfer from Celje to Ljubljana Airport (LJU): $265
  • Private Transfer from Ljubljana Airport (LJU) to Novo Mesto: $260
  • Private transfer from Ljubljana city to Izola: $248
  • Transfer from Ljubljana to Trieste or vice versa: $238
  • Private transfer from Ljubljana city to Brežice: $234
  • Private transfer from airport Ljubljana to Slovenj Gradec: $232
  • Private transfer from airport Ljubljana to Tolmin : $230
  • Private transfer from Sežana (Casino Safir) to airport Ljubljana: $225

Is it cheaper to fly into Fethiye or Ljubljana?

Prices for flights to both Ljubljana 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
    Ljubljana $34
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 Ljubljana

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Ljubljana:


  • Horsemeat Hot Dog
    $2.35

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ljubljana

For Ljubljana, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Ljubljana International Dinner: $5.87
  • Slovenia: Belokranjska Pogača Cooking Class: $53
  • Traditional Slovenian štrukelj Cooking Class: $70
  • Traditional Slovenian Dinner and Show: $71
  • sLOVEnian Strukelj Traditional Cooking Class: $72
  • Traditional Slovenian Dinner and Show: $81
  • Flavour of Slovenia: Very Small Group Food Tour in Ljubljana: $90
  • Dinner in the Dark: $116
  • Medieval coast and romantic fish dinner in Piran from Ljubljana at 16:00: $144
  • Ljubljana Food Tour by Sigismundi, Eat & Drink: $152
  • The Cradle of Lipizzaner horses - Half Day Trip from Ljubljana: $177

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Fethiye $30
    Ljubljana $17
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.

  • 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

Typical Entertainment Prices in Ljubljana

For Ljubljana, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Castle Tower Entrance (for 2)
    $9.39

Tours and Activities in Ljubljana

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Ljubljana.

  • Škocjan Caves, Rakov Škocjan & Marshes Tour (Slovenian underground): $166
  • 2 Hours Ljubljana Private Walking Tour with a Guide: $108
  • 4 Hours Private Ljubljana Walking Tour: $180
  • 8-Hour Lake Bled, Lake Bohinj and Waterfall Savica Tour: $96
  • All About Bees Tour from Ljubljana: $174
  • Authentic Slovenia: A Mystery Travel Day Tour: $176
  • BEER WAY Alpine Beer Tasting & Outdoors Tour: $166
  • BEER WAY Boat & Craft Beer Tasting Tour: $54
  • Best of Ljubljana, Classical walking tour of Capital city: $60
  • Best of Private tour with Ljubljana born guide: $176
  • Bike Tour Ljubljana: $71
  • Bled the Alpine Pearl Guided Tour from Ljubljana: $138

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Fethiye $13
    Ljubljana $13

Typical Alcohol Prices in Ljubljana

Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Ljubljana are as follows:


  • Drinks at a Sidewalk Cafe (for 2)
    $7.04

Sample the Local Flavors in Ljubljana

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Ljubljana:

  • Broken Bones Distillery Guided Tasting: $15
  • Ljubljana Pub Crawl: $26
  • Pub Crawl Ljubljana: $26
  • Wine Tasting with Pairing Snacks in Vipava Valley: $30
  • Wine Tasting, Slovenian Wine Story: $59
  • Wine Tasting Experience: $60
  • Wine Tasting Experience with Appetizers: $64
  • Slovenian Wine Tasting at Wine Bar Šuklje: $67
  • Slovenian Wine Tasting Experience at Wine Bar Šuklje: $68
  • 2-Hour Interactive Wine Tasting Experience in Ljubljana: $72
  • Food & Wine tour with a Sommelier: $104
  • BEER WAY Kamnik Beer Tasting & Brewery Tour: $107


When comparing the travel costs between Fethiye and Ljubljana, we can see that Ljubljana is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Fethiye Expensive? and Is Ljubljana Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Fethiye or Ljubljana?

Ljubljana has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Fethiye. When comparing the sizes of Fethiye and Ljubljana, 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 Ljubljana?

Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.

Should I visit Fethiye or Ljubljana in the Summer?

Both Ljubljana and Fethiye are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, many visitors come to Ljubljana in the summer for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.

Fethiye is a little warmer than Ljubljana in the summer. The daily temperature in Fethiye averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Ljubljana fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).

It's quite sunny in Ljubljana. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Fethiye. Fethiye usually receives more sunshine than Ljubljana during summer. Fethiye gets 385 hours of sunny skies, while Ljubljana receives 260 hours of full sun in the summer.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Ljubljana. In July, Fethiye usually receives less rain than Ljubljana. Fethiye gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Ljubljana receives 122 mm (4.8 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Fethiye 28°C (82°F) 
    Ljubljana 22°C (72°F)

Should I visit Fethiye or Ljubljana in the Autumn?

Both Ljubljana and Fethiye during the autumn are popular places to visit. Also, most visitors come to Ljubljana for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.

In the autumn, Fethiye is much warmer than Ljubljana. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Fethiye in October average around 20°C (68°F), and Ljubljana averages at about 13°C (56°F).

It's quite sunny in Fethiye. In the autumn, Fethiye often gets more sunshine than Ljubljana. Fethiye gets 249 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ljubljana receives 116 hours of full sun.

Ljubljana gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Fethiye usually gets less rain in October than Ljubljana. Fethiye gets 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Ljubljana receives 115 mm (4.5 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Fethiye 20°C (68°F) 
    Ljubljana 13°C (56°F)

Should I visit Fethiye or Ljubljana in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Fethiye and Ljubljana. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Ljubljana because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

The weather in Ljubljana can be very cold. In January, Fethiye is generally much warmer than Ljubljana. Daily temperatures in Fethiye average around 10°C (50°F), and Ljubljana fluctuates around 1°C (34°F).

Fethiye usually receives more sunshine than Ljubljana during winter. Fethiye gets 147 hours of sunny skies, while Ljubljana receives 47 hours of full sun in the winter.

Fethiye gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Fethiye usually receives more rain than Ljubljana. Fethiye gets 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain, while Ljubljana receives 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Fethiye 10°C (50°F) 
    Ljubljana 1°C (34°F)

Should I visit Fethiye or Ljubljana in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to Fethiye as well as Ljubljana. Also, the activities around the city and the natural beauty are the main draw to Ljubljana this time of year.

Fethiye is a little warmer than Ljubljana in the spring. The daily temperature in Fethiye averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Ljubljana fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Fethiye this time of the year. In the spring, Fethiye often gets more sunshine than Ljubljana. Fethiye gets 250 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ljubljana receives 162 hours of full sun.

It's quite rainy in Ljubljana. Fethiye usually gets less rain in April than Ljubljana. Fethiye gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Ljubljana receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Fethiye 16°C (61°F) 
    Ljubljana 12°C (54°F)

Typical Weather for Ljubljana and Fethiye

Fethiye Ljubljana
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 10°C (50°F) 114 mm (4.5 in) 1°C (34°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Feb 11°C (52°F) 107 mm (4.2 in) 4°C (39°F) 80 mm (3.2 in)
Mar 13°C (55°F) 77 mm (3 in) 8°C (46°F) 98 mm (3.8 in)
Apr 16°C (61°F) 40 mm (1.6 in) 12°C (54°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
May 20°C (68°F) 29 mm (1.1 in) 17°C (62°F) 122 mm (4.8 in)
Jun 25°C (77°F) 12 mm (0.5 in) 20°C (68°F) 155 mm (6.1 in)
Jul 28°C (82°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 22°C (72°F) 122 mm (4.8 in)
Aug 28°C (82°F) 9 mm (0.4 in) 22°C (71°F) 145 mm (5.7 in)
Sep 25°C (77°F) 3 mm (0.1 in) 18°C (65°F) 130 mm (5.1 in)
Oct 20°C (68°F) 47 mm (1.9 in) 13°C (56°F) 115 mm (4.5 in)
Nov 15°C (59°F) 118 mm (4.6 in) 7°C (45°F) 135 mm (5.3 in)
Dec 12°C (54°F) 124 mm (4.9 in) 2°C (36°F) 101 mm (4 in)