Which place is cheaper, Fethiye or Corinth?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Corinth or Fethiye?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Corinth 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: Corinth or Fethiye?
Corinth
One of the oldest towns in Peloponnese, Corinth is a port city with a population of about 58,000. The area is thought to have been inhabited since at least 6000BC. In the main part of the city, "new" Corinth, there is little left to remind you of the city's rich history. Much of this area has been destroyed by earthquake. Most of the interesting archeological sights are found in "old" Corinth, a short distance away.
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 Greece, The Best Budget Tours to 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 dayCorinth €121Fethiye €103
The average daily cost (per person) in Corinth is €121, while the average daily cost in Fethiye is €103. 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 Corinth and Fethiye in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCorinth €72Fethiye €45
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCorinth €144Fethiye €90
Compare Hotels in Corinth and Fethiye
Looking for a hotel in Corinth 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: Fethiye Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Corinth €7.14Fethiye €32
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Corinth
Also for Corinth, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer & Guide in Mycenae and Epidaurus from Nafplio: $273
- Transfer from Corinth-Loutraki-Agioi Theodoroi to Athens-Pireaus-Athens Airport: $219
- Taxi Transfer from Nafplio - Tolo to Athens Airport - Private up to 4 persons: $219
- Shared Transfer to Mycenae & Epidaurus from Nafplio: $121
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Fethiye
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Fethiye are as follows:
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Local Bus€0.25
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fethiye
Also for Fethiye, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Tandem Paragliding Over The Blue Lagoon in Fethiye From Kas Inc.Transfer: $300
- Private Departure Transfer: Fethiye, Oludeniz Region Hotels to Dalaman Airport: $47
- Private Departure Transfer: Fethiye Hotels to Dalaman Airport: $28
- Private Arrival Transfer: Dalaman Airport to Fethiye Hotels: $38
- Private Airport Transfers: From Orhaniye to Dalaman Airport: $99
- Private Airport Transfers: From Fethiye/Oludeniz to Dalaman Airport: $98
- Private Airport Transfer From/To Dalaman Airport: $60
- Oludeniz Butterfly Valley Boat Tour with Lunch and Hotel Transfer: $76
- Luxury Airport Transfer From Fethiye To Dalaman Airport: $53
- Hisaronu (Fethiye) Hotels to Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers: $87
- From Quad Bike Adventure with Transfers: $48
- From Island Sailing Trip with Transfer and Lunch: $45
Is it cheaper to fly into Corinth or Fethiye?
Prices for flights to both Fethiye and Corinth 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 dayCorinth €40Fethiye €32
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Corinth
For Corinth, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Savor Nafplio Cooking Class: $126
- Cooking Class OR Demonstration & lunch in Nafplio: $127
- Nafplio Walking Food Tour: $141
- Sustainbable Cooking class, explore a mountainous village: $235
Typical Food Prices in Fethiye
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Fethiye:
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Fruit€0.20
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Soda€0.09
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Corinth €21Fethiye €36
Tours and Activities in Corinth
For Corinth, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 3in1; Cycling, sightseeing, tasting: $229
- Ancient Corinth & Nemea Tour to Culture: $100
- Ancient Corinth & Nemea Tour to Culture from Nafplio: $142
- Ancient Corinth Private Tour from Corinth: $68
- Ancient Epidaurus Theater and Canal of Corinth Private Tour from Corinth: $82
- Ancient Olympia Day Tour: $213
- Athens Day Tour - History & Culture: $118
- Biblical Corinth in 7 hours private tour: $460
- 3D Representations & Audiovisual Self-Guided tour: $7.48
- Corinthian olive oil tour & tasting experience: $86
- Cycling Tour at Nafplio: $111
- Epidaurus: Refundable Ticket for the Temple of Asclepius &Theater: $19
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€6.95
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Gorge Walk entry and photo€0.16
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: $63
- Ölüdeniz: Pirate Boat Cruise with Swim Stops and Lunch: $48
- 12 Islands Boat Tour from Fethiye with Grilled Lunch: $41
- 2-Day Ephesus and Pamukkale Cultural Tour from Fethiye: $221
- 2-Day tour Ephesus and Pamukkale from Fethiye : $163
- 7-HourJeep Safari Adventure in Fethiye Turkey: $31
- Blue Lagoon Ölüdeniz Tandem Paragliding Experience from Fethiye: $218
- Dalyan Mud Baths and Turtle Beach Day Tour From Fethiye: $60
- Dalyan River Cruise by Boat with Lunch and Sea Turtles Watching: $54
- Ephesus and Pamukkale 2 Day tour from Fethiye: $191
- Fethiye Horse Riding Experience: $38
- Fethiye Jeep Safari Tour: $28
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCorinth €16Fethiye €16
Sample the Local Flavors in Corinth
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Corinth:
- Winery Tour and Organic Fine Wine Tastings: $16
- Corinth Winery Tour and Organic Fine Wine Tastings: $21
- Nemea - Wine Tasting from Nafplion: $175
- Nemea Wine Tour from Athens, Nafplio or Nemea with Oenologists: $178
- Wine tour at the footsteps of Hercules in Nemea from Nafplio: $188
- 2. Wine Tour Nemea: The new wines of Nemea: $216
- Peloponnese Private Tour & Nemea Wine Tour & Ancient Nemea: $674
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Corinth and Fethiye, we can see that Corinth 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 Corinth would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Corinth 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 Corinth Expensive? and Is Fethiye Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Corinth or Fethiye?
Corinth has a larger population, and is about 9 times larger than the population of Fethiye. When comparing the sizes of Corinth 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 Corinth 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 Corinth or Fethiye in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Corinth and Fethiye. Many visitors come to Corinth in the summer for the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Corinth is around the same temperature as Fethiye. Typically, the summer temperatures in Corinth in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Fethiye averages at about 28°C (82°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Fethiye this time of the year. In Corinth, it's very sunny this time of the year. Corinth usually receives less sunshine than Fethiye during summer. Corinth gets 357 hours of sunny skies, while Fethiye receives 385 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Corinth usually receives less rain than Fethiye. Corinth 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 JulyCorinth 27°C (81°F)Fethiye 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Corinth or Fethiye in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Corinth as well as Fethiye.
In October, Corinth is generally around the same temperature as Fethiye. Daily temperatures in Corinth average around 19°C (67°F), and Fethiye fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Fethiye. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Corinth this time of the year. In the autumn, Corinth often gets less sunshine than Fethiye. Corinth gets 206 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Fethiye receives 249 hours of full sun.
Corinth usually gets around the same amount of rain in October as Fethiye. Corinth 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 OctoberCorinth 19°C (67°F)Fethiye 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Corinth or Fethiye in the Winter?
Both Fethiye and Corinth are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The winter months attract visitors to Corinth because of the museums and the cuisine.
Corinth is around the same temperature as Fethiye in the winter. The daily temperature in Corinth averages around 10°C (51°F) in January, and Fethiye fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
Corinth usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Fethiye during winter. Corinth gets 143 hours of sunny skies, while Fethiye receives 147 hours of full sun in the winter.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Fethiye. In January, Corinth usually receives less rain than Fethiye. Corinth 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 JanuaryCorinth 10°C (51°F)Fethiye 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Corinth or Fethiye in the Spring?
Both Fethiye and Corinth during the spring are popular places to visit.
In the spring, Corinth is around the same temperature as Fethiye. Typically, the spring temperatures in Corinth in April average around 16°C (60°F), and Fethiye averages at about 16°C (61°F).
In Fethiye, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Corinth. In the spring, Corinth often gets less sunshine than Fethiye. Corinth gets 226 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Fethiye receives 250 hours of full sun.
Corinth usually gets less rain in April than Fethiye. Corinth 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 AprilCorinth 16°C (60°F)Fethiye 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Fethiye and Corinth
| Corinth | Fethiye | |||
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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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