Which place is cheaper, Porto 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 Porto?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Fethiye or Porto? 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 Porto?
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.
Porto
Porto is the second largest city in Portugal. It is also the capital of the Northern Region and a hub for commercial and industrial activity. The city is not as large as you might expect, with a population of only about 300,000 residents, but the metropolitan area has a population of about 2.5 million. This includes nearby cities such as Gaia, Matosinhos, Maia and Gondomar.
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 Portugal, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFethiye $105Porto $187
The average daily cost (per person) in Fethiye is $105, while the average daily cost in Porto is $187. 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 Porto in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFethiye $38Porto $84
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFethiye $76Porto $168
Compare Hotels in Fethiye and Porto
Looking for a hotel in Fethiye or Porto? 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 Porto Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Fethiye $27Porto $24
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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Porto
Also for Porto, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private transfer between Porto and Algarve with 1 stop: $558
- Private Transfer between Porto and Vigo: $299
- Private Transfer to Lisbon from Tarouca: $293
- Private Geres National Park Tour with Lunch and Transfers: $275
- From Transfer to Lisbon with up to 3 City Stops: $269
- Private transfer from Oporto to Lisbon or Lisbon to Oporto: $269
- From Private transfer to Lisbon with up to 3 Stops: $269
- Private Transfer from/to Porto - Lisbon: $250
- Need a transfer from Porto to Pinhão?: $239
- Private Airport Transfer from Porto to Lamego: $237
- Private Airport Transfer from Porto to Régua: $219
- Private Transfer between Porto and Santiago de Compostela: $209
Is it cheaper to fly into Fethiye or Porto?
Prices for flights to both Porto 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 $47Porto $74
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 Porto
For Porto, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Pastel de Nata Cooking Class Antero de Quental: $42
- Porto Walking Food Tour: $66
- Bolhão Market Guided Food Tour: $78
- Semi - Private Oporto Food Tour : $83
- Craft Beer & Food Tour in Porto: $83
- Traditional Portuguese Cooking Class in Porto with Chef Maria: $89
- Semi Private Oporto Fado Show with Dinner: $90
- Porto Heritage Night Tour With Fado Show And Dinner Included: $94
- Porto Food & Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch or Dinner Option: $94
- Porto Food Tour of 8 Tastings: Custard Tart, Bifana & Hidden Gems: $95
- Private Walking Food Tour with Tastings: $96
- Fado Show with Dinner in a Traditional Fado House: $102
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Fethiye $30Porto $30
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 Porto
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Porto.
- Douro Valley private tour full day : $263
- Self Guided Tour in Porto with 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.58
- Self-Guided Tour Adventure Discovering Porto: $1.17
- Walking Tour - History of Tiles in Porto: $57
- 1 Day Tour to Douro Valley from Porto: $227
- 1 Day Tour to Passages and Bridge 516 Arouca: $111
- 3 Hour Complete Porto City Tour: $237
- 3 Hour Porto Essential Private Tour: $54
- 3 Hour Tuk tuk Tour in Porto: $215
- 3-Hour Cano-Rafting Tour on the Paiva River: $48
- 3-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Porto: $36
- 3-Hour Porto Highlights on a Electric Bike Guided Tour: $53
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFethiye $13Porto $22
Sample the Local Flavors in Porto
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Porto:
- Wine Experience Museum with 3 Wine Tastings: $24
- Private visit with wine tasting in Alijó Douro: $24
- Pub Crawl Porto: $26
- Flavours of Portugal – Wine Tastings at WOW Wine School: $30
- Taylor's Port Cellars Visit & Port Wine Tasting: $30
- Halloween Pub Crawl 4 bars, 1 club, Scary Games & 7 Drinks: $30
- Authentic Oporto Walking Tour with Wine Tasting: $33
- Porto Wine Tasting with GUIDED TOUR: $36
- Porto City Tour with Wine Tasting: $41
- 5 Port Wine Tasting with pairings: $42
- Luxury Yacht Cruise with Wine Tasting & Snacks: $54
- Port and Douro Wine Walking Tour With 10 Wine Tastings: $54
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Fethiye and Porto, we can see that Porto 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 Porto would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Porto 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 Porto Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Fethiye or Porto?
Porto has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Fethiye. When comparing the sizes of Fethiye and Porto, 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 Porto?
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 Porto in the Summer?
Both Porto and Fethiye are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Porto for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
Fethiye is a little warmer than Porto in the summer. The daily temperature in Fethiye averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Porto fluctuates around 21°C (69°F).
It's quite sunny in Porto. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Fethiye. Fethiye usually receives more sunshine than Porto during summer. Fethiye gets 385 hours of sunny skies, while Porto receives 308 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Fethiye usually receives less rain than Porto. Fethiye gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Porto receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyFethiye 28°C (82°F)Porto 21°C (69°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Porto in the Autumn?
Both Porto and Fethiye during the autumn are popular places to visit. Also, many visitors come to Porto in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Fethiye is a little warmer than Porto. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Fethiye in October average around 20°C (68°F), and Porto averages at about 17°C (62°F).
It's quite sunny in Fethiye. In the autumn, Fethiye often gets more sunshine than Porto. Fethiye gets 249 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Porto receives 184 hours of full sun.
Porto gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Fethiye usually gets less rain in October than Porto. Fethiye gets 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Porto receives 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberFethiye 20°C (68°F)Porto 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Porto in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Fethiye and Porto. Also, most visitors come to Porto for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
In January, Fethiye is generally around the same temperature as Porto. Daily temperatures in Fethiye average around 10°C (50°F), and Porto fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
Fethiye usually receives more sunshine than Porto during winter. Fethiye gets 147 hours of sunny skies, while Porto receives 124 hours of full sun in the winter.
Porto receives a lot of rain in the winter. Fethiye gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Fethiye usually receives less rain than Porto. Fethiye gets 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain, while Porto receives 171 mm (6.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryFethiye 10°C (50°F)Porto 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Porto in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Fethiye as well as Porto. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Porto because of the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
Fethiye is a little warmer than Porto in the spring. The daily temperature in Fethiye averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Porto fluctuates around 14°C (56°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Porto. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Fethiye this time of the year. In the spring, Fethiye often gets more sunshine than Porto. Fethiye gets 250 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Porto receives 217 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Porto. Fethiye usually gets less rain in April than Porto. Fethiye gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Porto receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilFethiye 16°C (61°F)Porto 14°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Porto and Fethiye
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (52°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) |
| Mar | 13°C (55°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 14°C (56°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 152 mm (6 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) |
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