Which place is cheaper, Fethiye or Athens?
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 Athens 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 Athens 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: Athens or Fethiye?
Athens
Athens is the capital city of Greece and is home to a population of over 3.7 million people. It's most famous as the birthplace of Classical Greece and the history in the city is incomparable to that found anywhere. It became the national capital of the modern Greek State in the 1830s, before which it was just a small village with a very impressive history. The city was redesigned by architects and city planners and incorporated large public squares, lots of green space, and wide avenues. The city has had its ups and downs both economically and politically, but it remains a beautiful and impressive place to explore.
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 10-Day Tours in Greece, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Greece, 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 dayAthens €154Fethiye €79
The average daily cost (per person) in Athens is €154, while the average daily cost in Fethiye is €79. 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 Athens and Fethiye in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAthens €63Fethiye €29
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAthens €126Fethiye €58
Compare Hotels in Athens and Fethiye
Looking for a hotel in Athens 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: Athens Hotel Prices and Fethiye Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Athens €27Fethiye €20
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Athens
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Athens:
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Airport Bus for Two€6.40
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Metro€1.50
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Metro€2.00
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Metro from Airport to City Center€8.00
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Taxi from Airport€35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Athens
Also for Athens, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Paros Private Helicopter Transfer Service: $3,439
- Private Transfer from Athens Airport to Epidaurus: $294
- Private Transfer from Athens to Kalabaka with 2h Sightseeing Stop: $294
- Athens city Tour (4hrs) combined with Marine of Alimos transfers: $282
- Private Transfer from Athens to Costa Navarino with 2h Stop: $279
- Private Transfer from Athens city hotels to Nafplio Cruise Port: $275
- Private Transfer From Athens To Meteora - Kalabaka: $265
- ATHENS HOTEL transfer to/from Piraeus Cruise Port (up to 14 pax): $259
- Athens Airport Transfer From/To Nafplio: $259
- Private Transfer between Athens Airport and Piraeus Port: $259
- Kyllini Port Transfer: $259
- Athens Airport Transfer Express Highlights Tour: $244
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Fethiye
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Fethiye are as follows:
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Local Bus€0.16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fethiye
Also for Fethiye, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Boat Tour with BBQ and Hotel Transfer: $691
- Fethiye Hotels to Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers: $288
- Antalya Calis Beach Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $259
- Paragliding Oludeniz With Transfer - Fethiye, Turkey: $194
- From Oludeniz Paragliding Trip with Transfer: $151
- Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Olympos Hotels: $123
- Antalya Olympos Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $123
- Rafting: Dalaman River, including breakfast, lunch, and hotel transfers: $107
- Fethiye Scuba Diving with Transfer, 2 Dives and Lunch: $105
- Hisaronu (Fethiye) Hotels to Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers: $94
- Fethiye River Rafting with Breakfast, Lunch, Transfer and Guide: $90
- Scuba Diving Experience with Lunch & Hotel Transfer: $86
Is it cheaper to fly into Athens or Fethiye?
Prices for flights to both Fethiye and Athens 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 dayAthens €64Fethiye €35
Typical Food Prices in Athens
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Athens:
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Ice cream€3.00
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Souvlaki€2.20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Athens
For Athens, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe Athens with Set Lunch or Dinner: $31
- Greek Orange Pie (Portokalopita) Cooking Workshop in Athens: $47
- Foodies’ Favorite Food tour: $50
- Athens Small Group Food Tour with Private Lunch: $59
- Athens, Greek food tour including market visit: $65
- Ancient Roman and Greek Dinner With Ancient Wine Styles: $66
- Classic Athens Food Tour with Local Drink & Market Visit: $69
- Street Food Tour - Sample the Food the Locals Love: $69
- Athens Cooking Class with Central Market Visit and City Views: $72
- Acropolis Food Tour with a Local Friend: $76
- Athens's original vegan food tour: $76
- Traditional Greek Cooking Class and Organic Lunch on Poros: $77
Typical Food Prices in Fethiye
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Fethiye:
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Fruit€0.13
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Soda€0.05
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Fethiye
For Fethiye, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Fethiye Sunset Cruise with Dinner, Swimming Break, and Entertainment: $42
- ölüdeniz: Sunset Boat Tour with Swimming and Dinner: $58
- Fresh Garden Home Cooking with a Local Chef in Fethiye: $73
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Athens €36Fethiye €23
Tours and Activities in Athens
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Athens.
- "All day tour of Athens-8h:Exploring its most popular landmarks": $256
- "Athens City Tour - 4 Hours": $168
- "Athens Night Experience - 4Hours": $168
- "Athens in a Day: A Full-Day Tour of the City’s Top Highlights": $256
- "Private City Tour of Athens": $176
- 1 Day Parnitha Athens Private Hiking Tour with Hotel Pickup: $176
- 10 Hour Private All Day Athens Archeological and Historical Tour: $235
- 2 Day Tour To The Best Places Of Peloponnese: $294
- 2 Days Private Tour at Delphi and Meteora: $253
- 2 Hour Express Athens City Tour (Private): $170
- 2 days Spanish guided tour in Delphi and Meteora: $294
- 2-Day Delphi and Meteora Tour from Athens: $243
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€4.38
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Gorge Walk entry and photo€0.10
Tours and Activities in Fethiye
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Fethiye.
- Ölüdeniz Butterfly Valley Boat Tour Max 30 People (No Loud Music): $72
- Ölüdeniz Half Day Scuba Diving Experience: $89
- Ölüdeniz: 2-Hour Tandem Paragliding Experience: $230
- 4 Hours Oludeniz Group Tour: $118
- ALL-INCLUSIVE BOUTIQUE Tour: Kaş, Kalkan & Kaputaş from Fethiye: $89
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $30
- Blue Lagoon Ölüdeniz Tandem Paragliding Experience from Fethiye: $200
- Boutique Dalyan Tour: Mud Bath, Rock Tombs & Turtle Beach: $75
- Butterfly Valley Boat Trip & 6 Bays Cruise from Fethiye, Ölüdeniz: $53
- Cruise The Blues in the 12 Islands Fethiye: $54
- Fethiye & Oludeniz: Kas, Kalkan & Patara Beach Guided Tour: $88
- Fethiye 12 Islands Blue Cruise Experience: $49
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAthens €23Fethiye €10
Sample the Local Flavors in Athens
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Athens:
- Athens Party Pub Crawl w/ 1-hour Open Bar & VIP Nightclub Access: $21
- Experience Ouzo Tasting at Athens Oldest Distillery: $28
- Athens Exclusive Hellenic Wine Tasting Experience at Brettos: $37
- Athens Rooftop Pub Crawl w/ Acropolis Views & Party: $41
- Athens Small Group Wine Tasting with a Sommelier: $53
- Best rated Acropolis Wine Tasting: $58
- Athens Greek Wine Tasting with Sommelier and City Views: $63
- 3-Hour Shared Greek Wine Tasting: $106
- Small-Group Wine Tour in Athens with Tasting: $108
- Wine tasting tour of Athens Greece: $124
- Athens Olive Oil, Raki and Wine Tasting: $129
- Santorini Wine Tasting Journey: $147
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Athens and Fethiye, we can see that Athens 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 Athens would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Athens 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 Athens Expensive? and Is Fethiye Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Athens or Fethiye?
Athens has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Fethiye. When comparing the sizes of Athens 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 Athens or Fethiye?
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 Athens or Fethiye in the Summer?
Both Fethiye and Athens are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The city activities and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Athens this time of year.
In the summer, Athens is around the same temperature as Fethiye. Typically, the summer temperatures in Athens in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Fethiye averages at about 28°C (82°F).
It's quite sunny in Fethiye. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Athens. Athens usually receives less sunshine than Fethiye during summer. Athens gets 357 hours of sunny skies, while Fethiye receives 385 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Athens usually receives less rain than Fethiye. Athens gets 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Fethiye receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAthens 27°C (81°F)Fethiye 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Athens or Fethiye in the Autumn?
Both Fethiye and Athens during the autumn are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Athens for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Athens is generally around the same temperature as Fethiye. Daily temperatures in Athens average around 19°C (67°F), and Fethiye fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
In Fethiye, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Athens. In the autumn, Athens often gets less sunshine than Fethiye. Athens gets 206 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Fethiye receives 249 hours of full sun.
Athens usually gets around the same amount of rain in October as Fethiye. Athens gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Fethiye receives 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAthens 19°C (67°F)Fethiye 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Athens or Fethiye in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Athens and Fethiye. Many visitors come to Athens in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Athens is around the same temperature as Fethiye in the winter. The daily temperature in Athens averages around 10°C (51°F) in January, and Fethiye fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
Athens usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Fethiye during winter. Athens gets 143 hours of sunny skies, while Fethiye receives 147 hours of full sun in the winter.
Fethiye receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Athens usually receives less rain than Fethiye. Athens gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Fethiye receives 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAthens 10°C (51°F)Fethiye 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Athens or Fethiye in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Athens as well as Fethiye. Most visitors come to Athens for the activities around the city and the natural beauty during these months.
In the spring, Athens is around the same temperature as Fethiye. Typically, the spring temperatures in Athens in April average around 16°C (60°F), and Fethiye averages at about 16°C (61°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Fethiye. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Athens this time of the year. In the spring, Athens often gets less sunshine than Fethiye. Athens gets 226 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Fethiye receives 250 hours of full sun.
Athens usually gets less rain in April than Fethiye. Athens gets 25 mm (1 in) of rain, while Fethiye receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAthens 16°C (60°F)Fethiye 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Fethiye and Athens
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (51°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (76°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (76°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (60°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) |
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