Which place is cheaper, Taormina 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 Taormina?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Fethiye or Taormina? 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 Taormina?
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.
Taormina
A quaint hillside town on the eastern side of Sicily, Taormina is arguably one of the most popular tourist resorts on the island. It's peak season is the months of July and August when Italian and European tourists alike flock to the beaches. During this time it can be crowded and hot, but if you visit during the spring or fall months you might find the crowds slightly less and the weather more comfortable. The town is popular with package tours, which stay at the beach resorts around Giardini Naxos to the south or Letojanni to the north.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Turkey, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Turkey, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Italy, and The Best Walking Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFethiye $105Taormina $155
The average daily cost (per person) in Fethiye is $105, while the average daily cost in Taormina is $155. 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 Taormina in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFethiye $38Taormina $82
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFethiye $76Taormina $164
Compare Hotels in Fethiye and Taormina
Looking for a hotel in Fethiye or Taormina? 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 Taormina Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Fethiye $27Taormina $5.03
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: $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 Taormina
Also for Taormina, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Roundtrip Transfer from Messina: $45
Is it cheaper to fly into Fethiye or Taormina?
Prices for flights to both Taormina 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 $47Taormina $67
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Fethiye $30Taormina $13
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 Taormina
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Taormina.
- 5 Hours Private Tour of Taormina from Messina: $666
- Best Tour di Taormina, Castelmola, Isola Bella e Messina: $470
- From Messina: boat tour discovering Isola bella and Taormina: $217
- From Taormina or Messina Harbor: Private Godfather Tour: $317
- Shore tour from Messina cruise port: Taormina and Castelmola: $540
- Shore tour from Messina port: Taormina & Godfather Places: $599
- Sicily: Best of Taormina and Castelmola Private Tour: $234
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFethiye $13Taormina $10
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Fethiye and Taormina, we can see that Taormina 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 Taormina would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Taormina 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 Taormina Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Fethiye or Taormina?
Fethiye has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Taormina. When comparing the sizes of Fethiye and Taormina, 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 Taormina?
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 Taormina in the Summer?
Both Taormina and Fethiye are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, most visitors come to Taormina for the beaches, the small town charm, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In July, Fethiye is generally around the same temperature as Taormina. Daily temperatures in Fethiye average around 28°C (82°F), and Taormina fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
It's quite sunny in Taormina. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Fethiye. Fethiye usually receives more sunshine than Taormina during summer. Fethiye gets 385 hours of sunny skies, while Taormina receives 332 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Fethiye usually receives more rain than Taormina. Fethiye gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Taormina receives 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyFethiye 28°C (82°F)Taormina 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Taormina in the Autumn?
Both Taormina and Fethiye during the autumn are popular places to visit. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Taormina because of the shopping scene, the small town atmosphere, and the natural beauty of the area.
Fethiye is around the same temperature as Taormina in the autumn. The daily temperature in Fethiye averages around 20°C (68°F) in October, and Taormina fluctuates around 21°C (69°F).
It's quite sunny in Fethiye. In the autumn, Fethiye often gets more sunshine than Taormina. Fethiye gets 249 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Taormina receives 189 hours of full sun.
Taormina gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Fethiye usually gets less rain in October than Taormina. Fethiye gets 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Taormina receives 128 mm (5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberFethiye 20°C (68°F)Taormina 21°C (69°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Taormina in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Fethiye and Taormina. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Taormina this time of year.
In the winter, Fethiye is cooler than Taormina. Typically, the winter temperatures in Fethiye in January average around 10°C (50°F), and Taormina averages at about 13°C (55°F).
Fethiye usually receives more sunshine than Taormina during winter. Fethiye gets 147 hours of sunny skies, while Taormina receives 115 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 Taormina. Fethiye gets 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain, while Taormina receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryFethiye 10°C (50°F)Taormina 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Taormina in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Fethiye as well as Taormina. Also, many travelers come to Taormina for the beaches, the small town charm, and the natural beauty.
In April, Fethiye is generally around the same temperature as Taormina. Daily temperatures in Fethiye average around 16°C (61°F), and Taormina fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Taormina. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Fethiye this time of the year. In the spring, Fethiye often gets more sunshine than Taormina. Fethiye gets 250 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Taormina receives 207 hours of full sun.
Fethiye usually gets more rain in April than Taormina. Fethiye gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Taormina receives 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilFethiye 16°C (61°F)Taormina 16°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Taormina and Fethiye
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (52°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Mar | 13°C (55°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 128 mm (5 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
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