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

Should you visit Paros or Fethiye?

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

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Paros and Fethiye. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.

Where Should I go: Paros or Fethiye?

Paros

A popular vacation destination for visitors to the Greek islands, Paros is the second largest island of the Cyclades group. It is characterized by beautiful Mediterranean beaches and charming seaside villages.

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.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Cruise Tours and Packages in Greece, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Greece, The Best 2-Week Tours in Turkey, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Turkey.


Which place is cheaper, Fethiye or Paros?

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 Paros is €154, while the average daily cost in Fethiye is €90. 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 Paros and Fethiye in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Paros 53
    Fethiye 32
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Paros 106
    Fethiye 64
Compare Hotels in Paros and Fethiye

Looking for a hotel in Paros or Fethiye? 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 Paros


Hotels in Fethiye


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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: Paros Hotel Prices and Fethiye Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Paros 37
    Fethiye 23

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Fethiye

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Fethiye are as follows:


  • Local Bus
    0.18

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fethiye

Also for Fethiye, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • VIP Transfer from Dalaman Airport to Gocek Fethiye and Oludeniz: $83
  • Turkey Fethiye Dalaman Airport Transfer with Private Car: $80
  • Tickets to Orka World Waterpark with Hotel Transfer in Fethiye: $65
  • Quad Bike Safari Adventure in Fethiye with Transfer Service: $38
  • Private Transfer: Dalaman Airport to Fethiye Göcek Hotels: $41
  • Private Departure Transfer: Fethiye, Oludeniz Region Hotels to Dalaman Airport: $52
  • Private Departure Transfer From Fethiye Hotels to Dalaman Airport: $52
  • Private Airport Transfer From/To Dalaman Airport: $66
  • Paragliding Experience in Fethiye with Roundtrip Transfer: $215
  • Luxury Airport Transfer From Fethiye To Dalaman Airport: $65
  • Hisaronu (Fethiye) Hotels to Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers: $95
  • Full-Day River Rafting Tour in Fethiye with Transfer & Lunch: $76

Is it cheaper to fly into Paros or Fethiye?

Prices for flights to both Fethiye and Paros 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
    Paros 77
    Fethiye 40

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Paros

For Paros, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Authentic Greek Cooking Experience in Amorgos: $68
  • Cretan Cooking Class and Dinner: Evening in a Rethymno Home : $125
  • Cooking Class with Greek Meal & Wine: $127
  • Cooking Class Sunset Dinner and Tour in Paros Farm : $158

Typical Food Prices in Fethiye

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Fethiye:


  • Fruit
    0.14
  • Soda
    0.06

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.
    Paros 22
    Fethiye 26

Tours and Activities in Paros

For Paros, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Scuba Adventure (Double Tank) – Reefs, Wrecks & Caves of Paros: $167
  • 5 hour Cruises Blue Lagoon and Sea Caves daily at 0930: $131
  • Aeolus motoryacht cruise in Paros: $231
  • Amazing Beach Hike Experience Of Paros: $217
  • Blue Lagoon and Antiparos Full Day Cruise with BBQ: $191
  • Cruise to Iraklia and Koufonisi from Paros: $90
  • Cruise to Koufonissi from Paros Island: $84
  • Cruise to Mykonos and Delos from Paros Island: $108
  • Cruise to Mykonos from Paros Island: $108
  • Daily Cruise from Paros to Delos Mykonos: $102
  • EXPLORE Tour Adventure in Koufonisia & Naxos (Shared max 10 pax): $203
  • Full Day Bus Tour in Paros and Antiparos Islands from Paros : $75

Typical Entertainment Prices in Fethiye

For Fethiye, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Paragliding
    4.94
  • Gorge Walk entry and photo
    0.11

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

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Paros 25
    Fethiye 11

Sample the Local Flavors in Paros

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

  • Paros Wine Tasting at a Local Winery: $42
  • 4-Hour Tour of Paros Wine Tasting: $179


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


Which is Bigger, Paros or Fethiye?

Fethiye has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Paros. When comparing the sizes of Paros and Fethiye, 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.