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

Should you visit Fethiye or Sighisoara?

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

Should I visit Fethiye or Sighisoara? 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 Sighisoara?

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.

Sighisoara

Located in the historic region of Transylvania in Romania, Sighisoara takes its roots from German craftsmen and merchants, called the Transylvanian Saxons, who were invited by the King of Hungary during the 12th century to settle and defend the area. Today it is listed as an UNESCO World Heritage Site, and stands as a preserved example of a small fortified city from the medieval era.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Turkey, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Turkey, The Best Luxury Tours to Romania, and The Best Budget Tours to Romania.


Which place is cheaper, Sighisoara 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 Sighisoara is $82. 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 Sighisoara in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Fethiye $38
    Sighisoara $30
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Fethiye $76
    Sighisoara $60
Compare Hotels in Fethiye and Sighisoara

Looking for a hotel in Fethiye or Sighisoara? 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.

Hotels in Fethiye


Hotels in Sighisoara


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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 Sighisoara Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Fethiye $27
    Sighisoara $19
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: $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

Is it cheaper to fly into Fethiye or Sighisoara?

Prices for flights to both Sighisoara 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
    Sighisoara $40
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

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Fethiye $30
    Sighisoara $8.51
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

Tours and Activities in Sighisoara

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

  • City Tour Sighisoara Legends & Landmarks A Walk Through Time: $46
  • Saxon Secrets: The Malancrav & Biertan Experience: $101
  • Sighisoara Citadel super - private walking tour: $106
  • Sighisoara Fortress Quest: Exploration Game and Tour: $5.94
  • Sighisoara candlelight tour at Dracula's birth town -Outdoor experience: $42
  • Sighisoara walking tour or the real house of Dracula -Outdoor experience: $39
  • Sighișoara Vlad Dracula Medieval Self Guided Audio Walking Tour: $10

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Fethiye $13
    Sighisoara $6.94


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Fethiye and Sighisoara, we can see that Fethiye is more expensive. And not only is Sighisoara much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Sighisoara would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Sighisoara 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 Fethiye would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Fethiye than you might in Sighisoara.

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


Which is Bigger, Fethiye or Sighisoara?

Fethiye has a larger population, and is about 92% larger than the population of Sighisoara. When comparing the sizes of Fethiye and Sighisoara, 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.