Which place is cheaper, Fethiye or Dar es Salaam?
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 Dar es Salaam or Fethiye?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Dar es Salaam and Fethiye can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Dar es Salaam or Fethiye?
Dar es Salaam
Having grown from a fishing village, Dar es Salaam is now a major city and commercial port on Tanzania's Indian Ocean coast. While it is mainly used as a stopping point on the way to Zanzibar, it has a few unique treasures of its own such as the Kariakoo Market, National Museum, and the open-air Village Museum.
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 Safaris in Tanzania, The Best Safaris in Tanzania, 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 dayDar es Salaam $460Fethiye $92
The average daily cost (per person) in Dar es Salaam is $460, while the average daily cost in Fethiye is $92. 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 Dar es Salaam and Fethiye in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDar es Salaam $422Fethiye $33
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDar es Salaam $844Fethiye $66
Compare Hotels in Dar es Salaam and Fethiye
Looking for a hotel in Dar es Salaam 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: Dar es Salaam Hotel Prices and Fethiye Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Dar es Salaam $13Fethiye $23
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dar es Salaam
Also for Dar es Salaam, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private VIP Ferry Tickets to Zanzibar with two way transfers: $249
- Transfer from dar es salaam to morogoro: $203
- Transfer/Airport pick up and drop off: $192
- Ferry Tickets to Zanzibar with Transfers.: $120
- Private Layover Tour with Airport Transfer: $120
- Dar es Salaam Airport Transfers Comfortable Ride to Your Hotel: $60
- Private Airport Transfers in Dar: $60
- Half-Day City Tour with Transfers: $59
- Zanzibar Airport Shared Taxi Transfer to Any Hotel: $35
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:
- Private Boat Tour with BBQ and Hotel Transfer: $691
- Fethiye Hotels to Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers: $289
- 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 Olympos Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $124
- Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Olympos Hotels: $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 Butterfly Valley Boat tour with Lunch and Transfer Option: $93
- Fethiye Scuba Diving with Lunch, Transfer and Equipments: $90
Is it cheaper to fly into Dar es Salaam or Fethiye?
Prices for flights to both Fethiye and Dar es Salaam 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 dayDar es Salaam $30Fethiye $41
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dar es Salaam
For Dar es Salaam, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Dar es Salaam Night Tour with Local Dinner and Private Transfers: $49
- Dar es Salaam Old Town Walking and Food Tour With Transfers: $70
- Market Tour & Cooking Class in Morogoro including Hotel Transfers: $98
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:
- 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.Dar es Salaam -Fethiye $26
Tours and Activities in Dar es Salaam
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Dar es Salaam.
- Bagamoyo Full-Day Tour: Historic Slave Market & Kaole Ruins: $280
- Bagamoyo Historical Tour - Everyday: $199
- Bagamoyo Historical tour - Full Day. (Ivory and Slaves Trade): $280
- Bagamoyo Tour: $120
- Bongoyo Island Full Day Tour from Dar Es Salaam: $120
- Car Tour to Mikumi National Park for You: $270
- Dar Es Salaam City Tour (Full Day With Private Guide And Car): $160
- Dar Es Salaam City tour: $162
- Dar Es Salaam Local Markets and Village-National Museum Day tour: $150
- Dar es Salaam City Tour & 360 Degree Revolving Dining Experience: $99
- Dar es Salaam City Tour - Everyday: $97
- Dar es Salaam City Tour - Visit all attractive places: $130
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$5.05
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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.
- 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: $76
- Butterfly Valley Boat Trip & 6 Bays Cruise from Fethiye, Ölüdeniz: $53
- Cruise The Blues in the 12 Islands Fethiye: $54
- Dalyan Mud Baths and Turtle Beach Day Tour From Fethiye: $90
- Dalyan Mud Baths and Turtle Beach Day Tour From Fethiye: $112
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDar es Salaam $7.44Fethiye $12
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dar es Salaam and Fethiye, we can see that Dar es Salaam is more expensive. And not only is Fethiye much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Dar es Salaam is in Africa 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 Dar es Salaam would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Dar es Salaam 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 Dar es Salaam Expensive? and Is Fethiye Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Dar es Salaam or Fethiye?
Dar es Salaam has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Fethiye. When comparing the sizes of Dar es Salaam 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 Dar es Salaam or Fethiye?
Fethiye has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Dar es Salaam experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Dar es Salaam or Fethiye in the Summer?
Both Fethiye and Dar es Salaam are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Dar es Salaam throughout the year.
Dar es Salaam is cooler than Fethiye in the summer. The daily temperature in Dar es Salaam averages around 25°C (77°F) in July, and Fethiye fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
It's quite sunny in Fethiye. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Dar es Salaam. Dar es Salaam usually receives less sunshine than Fethiye during summer. Dar es Salaam gets 224 hours of sunny skies, while Fethiye receives 385 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Dar es Salaam usually receives more rain than Fethiye. Dar es Salaam gets 31 mm (1.2 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 JulyDar es Salaam 25°C (77°F)Fethiye 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Dar es Salaam or Fethiye in the Autumn?
Both Fethiye and Dar es Salaam during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Dar es Salaam because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the autumn, Dar es Salaam is a little warmer than Fethiye. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Dar es Salaam in October average around 25°C (78°F), and Fethiye averages at about 20°C (68°F).
In Fethiye, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Dar es Salaam. In the autumn, Dar es Salaam often gets more sunshine than Fethiye. Dar es Salaam gets 275 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Fethiye receives 249 hours of full sun.
Dar es Salaam usually gets more rain in October than Fethiye. Dar es Salaam gets 66 mm (2.6 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 OctoberDar es Salaam 25°C (78°F)Fethiye 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Dar es Salaam or Fethiye in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Dar es Salaam and Fethiye. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Dar es Salaam year-round.
In January, Dar es Salaam is generally much warmer than Fethiye. Daily temperatures in Dar es Salaam average around 28°C (82°F), and Fethiye fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
In Dar es Salaam, it's very sunny this time of the year. Dar es Salaam usually receives more sunshine than Fethiye during winter. Dar es Salaam gets 236 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, Dar es Salaam usually receives less rain than Fethiye. Dar es Salaam gets 78 mm (3.1 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 JanuaryDar es Salaam 28°C (82°F)Fethiye 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Dar es Salaam or Fethiye in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Dar es Salaam as well as Fethiye. Dar es Salaam attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Dar es Salaam is much warmer than Fethiye in the spring. The daily temperature in Dar es Salaam averages around 27°C (81°F) in April, and Fethiye fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Fethiye. In the spring, Dar es Salaam often gets less sunshine than Fethiye. Dar es Salaam gets 155 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Fethiye receives 250 hours of full sun.
Dar es Salaam receives a lot of rain in the spring. Dar es Salaam usually gets more rain in April than Fethiye. Dar es Salaam gets 269 mm (10.6 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 AprilDar es Salaam 27°C (81°F)Fethiye 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Fethiye and Dar es Salaam
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 28°C (82°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (83°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 269 mm (10.6 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| May | 26°C (78°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (76°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (76°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (78°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (80°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) |
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