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

Should you visit Fethiye or Stockholm?

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

Should I visit Fethiye or Stockholm? 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 Stockholm?

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.

Stockholm

Stockholm is the capital city of Sweden and is made up of over 14 islands that are connected by countless bridges. Water is an integral part of the city, but so are parks and gardens. The city is covered in strategically positioned green space. Together, the water and parkland cover more than half of the city's area, giving this bustling city a breath of fresh air.

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


Which place is cheaper, Stockholm 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 Stockholm is $224. 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 Stockholm in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Fethiye $38
    Stockholm $110
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Fethiye $76
    Stockholm $220
Compare Hotels in Fethiye and Stockholm

Looking for a hotel in Fethiye or Stockholm? 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 Stockholm


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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 Stockholm Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Fethiye $27
    Stockholm $23
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:

  • Ölüdeniz Butterfly Valley Boat Trip With Lunch & Hotel Transfer: $89
  • Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Olympos Hotels: $125
  • Antalya Calis Beach Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $262
  • Antalya Olympos Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $125
  • Babadag Cable Car Ticket With Fethiye Transfer: $59
  • Calis Beach Hotels to Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers: $84
  • Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers to Calis Beach Hotels: $78
  • Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers to Fethiye City Center Hotels: $77
  • Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers to Hisaronu (Fethiye) Hotels: $89
  • Dalaman Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer from/to Fethiye: $82
  • Fethiye City Center Hotels to Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers: $90
  • Fethiye Horse Riding Experience With Free Hotel Transfer Service: $55

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Stockholm

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Stockholm:

  • First Class Airport Limousine Transfer: Arlanda Airport to Stockholm City: $295
  • Stockholm Private Transfer from Stockholm city centre to Skavsta Airport: $279
  • Airport Transfer By Business Van - Arlanda Airport - Sthlm City : $263
  • Airport Transfer: Stockholm to Airport ARN by Luxury Car: $226
  • Stockholm Airport (ARN): Transfer to Stockholm city/port: $221
  • Airport Limousine Transfer: Stockholm City to Bromma Airport 1-7 Passengers: $211
  • Private Transfer from Stockholm City Hotels to Visby Cruise Port: $207
  • Airport Transfer By Business Class - Arlanda Airport - Sthlm City: $204
  • From Viking Culture Guided Tour with Transfer: $197
  • Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA) to Stockholm Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $192
  • Departure Private Transfer Stockholm City to Stockholm Airport ARN by Luxury Van: $170
  • Airport Transfer: Stockholm to Airport ARN by Luxury Van: $156

Is it cheaper to fly into Fethiye or Stockholm?

Prices for flights to both Stockholm 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
    Stockholm $71
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 Stockholm

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Stockholm:


  • Breakfast
    $11

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Stockholm

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

  • Boat Trip to Exe Ericson Mural & Pizza: $21
  • City Cruise with Fresh Pizza: $32
  • Stockholm Pizza Cruise - Explore Stockholm's Waterways: $32
  • Taysta Food Tour in Stockholm: $33
  • Hard Rock Cafe Stockholm Lunch or Dinner: $40
  • Food Tour: $117
  • Stockholm Food Tour: $120
  • Secret Walking Food Tour Stockholm Old Town: $124
  • Stockholm Small Group Food Tour with 7 Classic Food Tastings: $149
  • From Moose & Wildlife Safari with Campfire Dinner: $154
  • Evening Wildlife Safari with Campfire Dinner from Stockholm: $158
  • Stockholm Dinner Experience: $164

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Fethiye $30
    Stockholm $29
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 Stockholm

Here are a few actual costs in Stockholm for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Deluxe Stockholm Tour with Vasa Museum from Cruise Port : $80
  • Junibacken Stockholm Walking Tour Discovery: $108
  • Stockholm Fire and Ice Tour! Dive into Swedish lifestyle! : $235
  • Stockholm Walking Private City Tour : $195
  • 1 day Sailing Adventure on Historic Tre Kronor: $257
  • 1-day 7h Royal Palace and Castle Tour from Stockholm: $404
  • 2 Hour Escape Room City Walk and History Experience in Stockholm : $140
  • 2-Hour Walking Tour in Stockholm: $24
  • 3 Hours Guided Shopping Tour in Stockholm Thrifting Stores: $109
  • 3-4h Viking History Short Day Tour from Stockholm: $139
  • 3h walking tour, small group max 10 people Stockholm: $69
  • 5hs guided Sigtuna tour from Stockholm to Sigtuna incl. Wenngarn Castle.: $256

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Fethiye $13
    Stockholm $30

Sample the Local Flavors in Stockholm

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

  • Stockholm's Best Pub Crawl: $27
  • The Original Pub Crawl: $27
  • Stockholm New Year’s Eve Pub Crawl: $95
  • Private Pub Crawl Stockholm With VIP Entry: $211
  • Swedish Wine Tasting Tour in Stockholm Gamla Stan: $335


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


Which is Bigger, Fethiye or Stockholm?

Stockholm has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Fethiye. When comparing the sizes of Fethiye and Stockholm, 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 Stockholm?

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 Stockholm in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Fethiye as well as Stockholm. Also, most visitors come to Stockholm for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.

In the summer, Fethiye is much warmer than Stockholm. Typically, the summer temperatures in Fethiye in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Stockholm averages at about 18°C (64°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Stockholm. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Fethiye this time of the year. In the summer, Fethiye often gets more sunshine than Stockholm. Fethiye gets 385 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Stockholm receives 260 hours of full sun.

Fethiye usually gets less rain in July than Stockholm. Fethiye gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Stockholm receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Fethiye 28°C (82°F) 
    Stockholm 18°C (64°F)

Should I visit Fethiye or Stockholm in the Autumn?

Both Stockholm and Fethiye are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Stockholm because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.

In October, Fethiye is generally much warmer than Stockholm. Daily temperatures in Fethiye average around 20°C (68°F), and Stockholm fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Fethiye. Fethiye usually receives more sunshine than Stockholm during autumn. Fethiye gets 249 hours of sunny skies, while Stockholm receives 99 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Fethiye usually receives around the same amount of rain as Stockholm. Fethiye gets 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Stockholm receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Fethiye 20°C (68°F) 
    Stockholm 8°C (46°F)

Should I visit Fethiye or Stockholm in the Winter?

Both Stockholm and Fethiye during the winter are popular places to visit. Furthermore, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Stockholm this time of year.

It's quite cold in Stockholm in the winter. Fethiye is much warmer than Stockholm in the winter. The daily temperature in Fethiye averages around 10°C (50°F) in January, and Stockholm fluctuates around -3°C (27°F).

In the winter, Fethiye often gets more sunshine than Stockholm. Fethiye gets 147 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Stockholm receives 40 hours of full sun.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Fethiye. Fethiye usually gets more rain in January than Stockholm. Fethiye gets 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain, while Stockholm receives 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Fethiye 10°C (50°F) 
    Stockholm -3°C (27°F)

Should I visit Fethiye or Stockholm in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Fethiye and Stockholm. Furthermore, many travelers come to Stockholm for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.

In the spring, Fethiye is much warmer than Stockholm. Typically, the spring temperatures in Fethiye in April average around 16°C (61°F), and Stockholm averages at about 5°C (41°F).

In Fethiye, it's very sunny this time of the year. Fethiye usually receives more sunshine than Stockholm during spring. Fethiye gets 250 hours of sunny skies, while Stockholm receives 185 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Fethiye usually receives more rain than Stockholm. Fethiye gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Stockholm receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Fethiye 16°C (61°F) 
    Stockholm 5°C (41°F)

Typical Weather for Stockholm and Fethiye

Fethiye Stockholm
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 10°C (50°F) 114 mm (4.5 in) -3°C (27°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)
Feb 11°C (52°F) 107 mm (4.2 in) -3°C (27°F) 26 mm (1 in)
Mar 13°C (55°F) 77 mm (3 in) 0°C (33°F) 26 mm (1 in)
Apr 16°C (61°F) 40 mm (1.6 in) 5°C (41°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)
May 20°C (68°F) 29 mm (1.1 in) 11°C (52°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)
Jun 25°C (77°F) 12 mm (0.5 in) 16°C (61°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
Jul 28°C (82°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 18°C (64°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Aug 28°C (82°F) 9 mm (0.4 in) 17°C (62°F) 65 mm (2.5 in)
Sep 25°C (77°F) 3 mm (0.1 in) 12°C (54°F) 52 mm (2.1 in)
Oct 20°C (68°F) 47 mm (1.9 in) 8°C (46°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Nov 15°C (59°F) 118 mm (4.6 in) 3°C (37°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Dec 12°C (54°F) 124 mm (4.9 in) -1°C (31°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)