Which place is cheaper, Milan 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 Milan?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Fethiye or Milan? 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 Milan?
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.
Milan
Milan, known to most of the world as the capital of fashion and style, is also the heart of Italian industry and economics. Between the stock exchange, cathedrals and boutiques, this metropolis is a city-lover's dream come true. It is an escape from the stresses of the real world, and provides a playground for all the world's most lavish luxuries.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Turkey, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Turkey, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Italy, and The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFethiye $105Milan $229
The average daily cost (per person) in Fethiye is $105, while the average daily cost in Milan is $229. 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 Milan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFethiye $38Milan $113
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFethiye $76Milan $226
Compare Hotels in Fethiye and Milan
Looking for a hotel in Fethiye or Milan? 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 Milan Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Fethiye $27Milan $41
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:
- 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: $96
- 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
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Milan
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Milan:
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Train to Airport$8.21
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Malpensa Airport Train (for Two)$26
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Taxi From Airport$106
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Public Transit Day Pass$5.28
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Short Taxi Ride$8.36
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Milan
Also for Milan, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private 1-Way Transfer to/from Venice: $1,668
- Zurich : Private Transfer to/from Malpensa Airport: $940
- transfers: $933
- Milano: Transfer from Milan to St. Moritz: $840
- Saas Fee : Private Transfer to/from Malpensa Airport: $552
- Cervinia: Private Transfer to/from Malpensa Airport: $552
- Champoluc: Private Transfer to/from Malpensa Airport: $529
- From Linate airport : Private 1-Way Transfer to Bellagio: $400
- Serravalle Outlet : Private Transfer to/from Milan: $327
- Luxury private transfer Linate airport to Malpensa airport: $292
- Private Transfer: From Como, Cernobbio, Moltrasio & Laglio to MXP: $274
- Private Transfer: Milan Airport MXP to Lake Como by Luxury Van: $269
Is it cheaper to fly into Fethiye or Milan?
Prices for flights to both Milan 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 $47Milan $79
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 Milan
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Milan:
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Snack at Train Station$10
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Restaurant Pizza$7.74
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Casual Cafe Lunch (for Two)$32
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Three Course Dinner (for Two)$75
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Cappuccino$1.91
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Milan
For Milan, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $32
- Milan Street Food Tour and City Sightseeing with Local Guide: $42
- Delicious Food Tour and City Center Sightseeing: $46
- International aperitif + cooking class in Italian: $48
- Street Food Tour with Tastings and Local Guide: $49
- Gourmet Street Food Tour with Sightseeing and Tasting: $49
- only in ITALIAN - International aperitif + cooking class in Italian: $49
- Tasty Milan Street Food Tour with Local Guide: $50
- Pasta and Tiramisu Small Group Cooking Class with Wine: $66
- Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $66
- Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine: $67
- Food Tour with Wine Tasting in Milan: $68
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Fethiye $30Milan $36
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Milan
For Milan, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Stairs to Duomo Rooftop$8.21
Tours and Activities in Milan
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Milan.
- Milan Highlights semi-Private Walking Tour: $47
- Milan's Opera Gem and La Scala Guided Walking Tour : $137
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Milan: $7.16
- Self Guided Tours In Milan With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.57
- "Walking Tour" - 2h: $84
- "Walking Tour" - 4h: $150
- 1 Hour Vintage Fiat 500 Slow Tour in Milan: $143
- 1 Hours Guided La Scala Theatre Tour in Milan: $137
- 1 hour Italian Food Experiences in Milan: $43
- 1.5-hour The Last Supper and Church of San Maurizio tour in Milan - small group: $93
- 2-Hour Milan by Night Walking Tour: $170
- 2-Hour Private Guided Tour of Milan by Electric Scooter: $146
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFethiye $13Milan $28
Typical Alcohol Prices in Milan
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Milan:
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Cocktail at a Bar$9.85
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Beer$3.93
Sample the Local Flavors in Milan
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Milan:
- Milan Pub Crawl Party with Free Shots and Drink Deals by Riviera: $30
- Guided Riviera Bar Crawl with Free Shots: $37
- Wine Tasting Experience with Platter at Winelovers: $44
- Wine Tasting Experience: $48
- Wine Tasting Experience in the City Centre: $52
- Wine Tasting Experience in Milan City Center: $54
- Milan Wine Tasting Experience: $57
- Italian Wine Tasting in Milan: $59
- Wine Tasting Experience - Urban Cellar: $60
- Fun Wine Tasting with an Italian Sommelier: $76
- Private Food and Wine Tasting Experience in the Center of Milan: $96
- Milan Oltrepo Pavese Vineyards Grape Stomping and Wine Tasting: $96
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Fethiye and Milan, we can see that Milan 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 Milan would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Milan 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 Milan Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Fethiye or Milan?
Milan has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Fethiye. When comparing the sizes of Fethiye and Milan, 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 Milan?
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 Milan in the Summer?
Both Milan and Fethiye are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, most visitors come to Milan for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In July, Fethiye is generally a little warmer than Milan. Daily temperatures in Fethiye average around 28°C (82°F), and Milan fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
It's quite sunny in Milan. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Fethiye. Fethiye usually receives more sunshine than Milan during summer. Fethiye gets 385 hours of sunny skies, while Milan receives 250 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Fethiye usually receives less rain than Milan. Fethiye gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Milan receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyFethiye 28°C (82°F)Milan 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Milan in the Autumn?
Both Milan and Fethiye during the autumn are popular places to visit. Furthermore, the autumn months attract visitors to Milan because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
Fethiye is a little warmer than Milan in the autumn. The daily temperature in Fethiye averages around 20°C (68°F) in October, and Milan fluctuates around 15°C (58°F).
It's quite sunny in Fethiye. In the autumn, Fethiye often gets more sunshine than Milan. Fethiye gets 249 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Milan receives 152 hours of full sun.
Milan gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Fethiye usually gets less rain in October than Milan. Fethiye gets 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Milan receives 103 mm (4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberFethiye 20°C (68°F)Milan 15°C (58°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Milan in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Fethiye and Milan. Furthermore, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Milan this time of year.
It's quite cold in Milan in the winter. In the winter, Fethiye is much warmer than Milan. Typically, the winter temperatures in Fethiye in January average around 10°C (50°F), and Milan averages at about 5°C (41°F).
Fethiye usually receives more sunshine than Milan during winter. Fethiye gets 147 hours of sunny skies, while Milan receives 119 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 Milan. Fethiye gets 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain, while Milan receives 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryFethiye 10°C (50°F)Milan 5°C (41°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Milan in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Fethiye as well as Milan. Additionally, many travelers come to Milan for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In April, Fethiye is generally a little warmer than Milan. Daily temperatures in Fethiye average around 16°C (61°F), and Milan fluctuates around 13°C (55°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 Milan. Fethiye gets 250 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Milan receives 176 hours of full sun.
Fethiye usually gets less rain in April than Milan. Fethiye gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Milan receives 76 mm (3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilFethiye 16°C (61°F)Milan 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Milan and Fethiye
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (52°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 6°C (44°F) | 60 mm (2.3 in) |
| Mar | 13°C (55°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 85 mm (3.4 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 76 mm (3 in) |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 103 mm (4 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
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