Which place is cheaper, Fethiye or Aqaba?
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 Aqaba or Fethiye?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Aqaba or Fethiye, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Aqaba or Fethiye?
Aqaba
Aqaba is a port city in Jordan, in fact, it is the only port city in the country. This city is located on the Gulf of Aqaba on the Red Sea, which is in the southern part of Jordan. The city is still being developed; many of its facilities and infrastructures are being improved. The population of Aqaba is about 190,000 and the city has been key in developing Jordan's economy via trade and tourism.
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 Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best 2-Week Tours in Turkey, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Turkey.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAqaba $157Fethiye $93
The average daily cost (per person) in Aqaba is $157, while the average daily cost in Fethiye is $93. 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 Aqaba and Fethiye in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAqaba $59Fethiye $33
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAqaba $118Fethiye $66
Compare Hotels in Aqaba and Fethiye
Looking for a hotel in Aqaba 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.
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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: Aqaba Hotel Prices and Fethiye Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Aqaba $24Fethiye $23
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aqaba
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aqaba:
- Amman/Death Sea: 1-Way Transfer to/from Wadi Rum in Private: $266
- Private Transfers To Petra: $200
- Petra by Night Tour with Private Transfer: $198
- Private Transfer: Aqaba Airport to Sheikh Hussein Border or vice versa: $193
- Private Transfer to Petra with Wi-Fi and Water: $191
- Private Transfer from Aqaba Airport to Allenby King Hussein Bridge: $173
- Private Car Transfer with Wadi Rum Jeep Safari: $169
- Private Transfer from Aqaba Airport to Dead Sea Hotels: $160
- Private Transfer from Araba Border to Amman Queen Alia Airport: $153
- Private Transfer Aqaba Airport to Amman Queen Alia Airport: $153
- Transfers , Meet & Assistance at Wadi Araba Crossing Border: $153
- Aqaba Airport (AQJ) to Petra - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $140
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Fethiye
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Fethiye are as follows:
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Local Bus$0.18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fethiye
Also for Fethiye, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Olympos Hotels: $123
- Babadag Cable Car Ticket With Fethiye Transfer: $79
- Calis Beach Hotels to Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers: $81
- Dalaman Airport - Marmaris- Fethiye-Datca-Bodrum Meet Transfer: $52
- Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers to Calis Beach Hotels: $76
- Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers to Fethiye City Center Hotels: $76
- Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers to Hisaronu (Fethiye) Hotels: $88
- Dalaman Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer from/to Fethiye: $82
- Dalyan Day Tour from Fethiye with Lunch & Transfers: $57
- Fethiye 12 Islands Boat Tour with Lunch and Transfers: $59
- Fethiye : 12 Islands (Relax ) Boat Trip With Lunch and Transfer: $35
- Fethiye Butterfly Valley Boat tour with Lunch and Transfer: $93
Is it cheaper to fly into Aqaba or Fethiye?
Prices for flights to both Fethiye and Aqaba 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 dayAqaba $73Fethiye $41
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Aqaba
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Aqaba.
- Sunset Cruise with BBQ Dinner and Drinks: $54
- Overnight in Bedouin Camp. Dinner and breakfast included.: $56
- Explore Wadi Rum: Jeep Tour, Bed and Breakfast, and Dinner: $82
- Wadi Rum Full Day Jeep Tour + Overnight in Bedouin Camp & Dinner: $100
- Wadi Rum Full Day Jeep Tour + Overnight & Dinner in Bedouin Camp: $109
- From Wadi Rum Full-Day Private Jeep Tour with Dinner: $169
- Wadi Rum Private Tour with Jeep Safari and Dinner: $220
- Petra & Wadi Rum Private Tour with Dinner one day: $425
Typical Food Prices in Fethiye
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Fethiye:
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Fruit$0.15
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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
- Authentic Turkish Home Cooking Class in Fethiye with Mel: $134
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aqaba $54Fethiye $26
Tours and Activities in Aqaba
Here are a few actual costs in Aqaba for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- "Jordan: 3-Day Tour of Ancient Sites, Nature,&Local Culture": $317
- 03 Hrs Jeep tour in Wadi Rum: $61
- 04 Hrs Jeep tour in Wadi Rum: $73
- 05 Hrs Jeep tour in Wadi Rum: $68
- 06 Hours Jeep Tour in Wadi Rum: $84
- 1 Day Camel tour with lunch: $75
- 2 Days & 1 Night | Jeep & Hike Tour in Wadi Rum Desert | Magic Bedouin Star: $258
- 2 Days 1 Night in Wadi Rum Jeep Tour: $204
- 2 Days Guided Hiking Tour To Wadi Rum Jebal Al Hash: $103
- 2 Days Tour | Petra, Wadi Rum, and Dead Sea From Amman.: $190
- 2 Hour Jeep Tour - Wadi Rum Desert & Canyon: $35
- 2 Hours Morning or Sunset Jeep Tour in Wadi Rum Desert Highlights: $35
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$5.11
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Gorge Walk entry and photo$0.12
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
- Fethiye Jeep Safari Adventure Tour Nature and Cultural Discovery: $22
- Jeep Safari Tour with Tlos, Saklikent, and Mud Bath: $23
- Tlos, Yakapark and Countryside Highlights Jeep Tour: $30
- Traditional Hamam experience: $34
- Fethiye Jeep Safari Tour in Saklıkent Gorge with Lunch: $35
- Full Day Oludeniz Boat Tour in Fethiye: $39
- Bannana, Flyfish or Ringo Joy Ride Adventure at Ölüdeniz Beach: $40
- Turkish Bath Experience in Fethiye/Oludeniz/Hisaronu: $41
- Jeep Safari Tour with Lunch and Natural Mud Bath: $42
- Fethiye Quad Bike Safari Adventure: $45
- Fethiye Horse Riding Experience: $48
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAqaba $9.07Fethiye $12
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aqaba and Fethiye, we can see that Aqaba is more expensive. And not only is Fethiye much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Aqaba is in Middle East and Fethiye is in Europe, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. 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 Aqaba would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Aqaba 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 Aqaba Expensive? and Is Fethiye Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Aqaba or Fethiye?
Aqaba has a larger population, and is about 57% larger than the population of Fethiye. When comparing the sizes of Aqaba 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.
When is the best time to visit Aqaba or Fethiye?
Fethiye has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Aqaba experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Aqaba or Fethiye in the Summer?
Both Fethiye and Aqaba during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Aqaba because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Aqaba can become quite hot in the summer. In July, Aqaba is generally a little warmer than Fethiye. Daily temperatures in Aqaba average around 33°C (91°F), and Fethiye fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
In Fethiye, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Aqaba. In the summer, Aqaba often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Fethiye. Aqaba gets 384 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Fethiye receives 385 hours of full sun.
Aqaba usually gets less rain in July than Fethiye. Aqaba gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Fethiye receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAqaba 33°C (91°F)Fethiye 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Fethiye in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Aqaba and Fethiye. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Aqaba year-round.
Aqaba is a little warmer than Fethiye in the autumn. The daily temperature in Aqaba averages around 26°C (79°F) in October, and Fethiye fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Fethiye this time of the year. In Aqaba, it's very sunny this time of the year. Aqaba usually receives more sunshine than Fethiye during autumn. Aqaba gets 295 hours of sunny skies, while Fethiye receives 249 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Aqaba usually receives less rain than Fethiye. Aqaba gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Fethiye receives 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAqaba 26°C (79°F)Fethiye 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Fethiye in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Aqaba as well as Fethiye. Aqaba attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the winter, Aqaba is a little warmer than Fethiye. Typically, the winter temperatures in Aqaba in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Fethiye averages at about 10°C (50°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Aqaba this time of the year. In the winter, Aqaba often gets more sunshine than Fethiye. Aqaba gets 234 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Fethiye receives 147 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Fethiye. Aqaba usually gets less rain in January than Fethiye. Aqaba gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Fethiye receives 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAqaba 14°C (57°F)Fethiye 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Fethiye in the Spring?
Both Fethiye and Aqaba are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Aqaba throughout the year.
In April, Aqaba is generally a little warmer than Fethiye. Daily temperatures in Aqaba average around 24°C (75°F), and Fethiye fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
It's quite sunny in Fethiye. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Aqaba. Aqaba usually receives more sunshine than Fethiye during spring. Aqaba gets 282 hours of sunny skies, while Fethiye receives 250 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Aqaba usually receives less rain than Fethiye. Aqaba gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Fethiye receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAqaba 24°C (75°F)Fethiye 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Fethiye and Aqaba
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Apr | 24°C (75°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.