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

Should you visit Doha or Fethiye?

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

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Doha and Fethiye can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.

Where Should I go: Doha or Fethiye?

Doha

Doha is the capital city of Qatar, modern and rapidly developing with much construction underway. It is home to Doha International Airport, the main point of entry for Qatar, as well as many of the country's best museums and examples of cultural heritage.

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 2-Week Tours in Turkey, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Turkey.


Which place is cheaper, Fethiye or Doha?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Doha is $200, while the average daily cost in Fethiye is $109. 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 Doha and Fethiye in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Doha $119
    Fethiye $48
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Doha $238
    Fethiye $96
Compare Hotels in Doha and Fethiye

Looking for a hotel in Doha 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 Doha


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: Doha Hotel Prices and Fethiye Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Doha $23
    Fethiye $34

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Doha

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Doha:

  • Private Full Day City Sightseeing Tour with Transfer: $243
  • Private Transfer from Doha City to Doha (DOH) Airport: $191
  • Qatar Doha Hamad Airport (DOH): Transfer to Doha city: $177
  • Qatar Doha Airport (DOH) to Doha - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $144
  • Doha Hamad Airport (DOH) to Doha - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $131
  • ONE WAY: Doha International Airport - Private Transfer From/to Hotels: $122
  • Departure Transfer: Doha to Hamad Airport DOH by Luxury Van: $120
  • Airport Transfer: Doha to Doha Airport DOH by Luxury Van: $120
  • Private Arrival Transfer - Al Khor: $120
  • Private Sightseeing Tour in Doha with Roundtrip Transfer: $115
  • Airport Transfer: Doha to Doha Airport DOH by Luxury Car: $108
  • Private Arrival Transfer to Sumaysimah: $100

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Fethiye

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


  • Local Bus
    $0.26

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fethiye

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

  • Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Calis Beach Hotels: $290
  • Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Olympos Hotels: $115
  • Antalya Calis Beach Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $241
  • Antalya Olympos Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $115
  • Calis Beach Hotels to Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers: $77
  • Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers to Calis Beach Hotels: $71
  • Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers to Fethiye City Center Hotels: $71
  • Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers to Hisaronu (Fethiye) Hotels: $82
  • Dalaman Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer from/to Fethiye: $75
  • Dalaman Int Airport (DLM): Private Transfer to Fethiye: $119
  • Fethiye 12 Islands Boat Trip With Free Hotel Transfer & Lunch: $38
  • Fethiye City Center Hotels to Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers: $82

Is it cheaper to fly into Doha or Fethiye?

Prices for flights to both Fethiye and Doha 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
    Doha $61
    Fethiye $35

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Doha

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Doha.

  • Private Dinner on Al Safliya Island: $76
  • Private Souk Waqif with Lunch or Dinner Tour: $96
  • The Pearl-Qatar Food Tour & Boat Ride: $119
  • Half Day Doha City Tour with Lunch or Dinner: $143
  • BBQ Dinner in the desert resort; Dune bashing & camel ride: $165
  • Doha Private Full Day Desert Safari Lunch | Dinner Included: $190
  • Full Day Desert Safari with Camp Access, Buffet Dinner,Camel Ride: $195
  • Doha : Full Day Desert Safari | BBQ Dinner | Inland sea: $197
  • Private Desert Safari with BBQ Lunch/Dinner at Souk Al Wakra: $202
  • Full Day Desert Private Safari with Lunch or Dinner: $214
  • Private Overnight Desert Safari, Dune bashing, dinner & Breakfast: $220
  • From Overnight Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner: $240

Typical Food Prices in Fethiye

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


  • Fruit
    $0.22
  • Soda
    $0.09

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Doha $18
    Fethiye $38

Tours and Activities in Doha

Here are a few actual costs in Doha for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Doha City Tour And Dhow Boat Ride (Private Tour): $99
  • Private Express Doha City Tour: $165
  • Transit/Layover Tours from Doha Airport – Explore Doha City : $105
  • (Private) Quickie to the Desert Safari Experience - Inland Sea Visit: $100
  • 1 Hour Camel Ride Experience in Sealine Beach: $172
  • 3-Hour Kayaking Eco Adventure - Mangrove Purple Island : $70
  • 4 Hours-Doha City Private Tour: $74
  • 4-Hour Private Group City Tour in Doha, Qatar: $72
  • 4-Hour Private Group City Tour in Doha, Qatar: $70
  • 4-Hour Private Tour to Msheireb Museums: $100
  • 8-Hour Private Cultural Tour: $288
  • Arabian Sands Half-Day Adventure in Qatar: $140

Typical Entertainment Prices in Fethiye

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


  • Paragliding
    $7.42
  • Gorge Walk entry and photo
    $0.17

Tours and Activities in Fethiye

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Fethiye.

  • Quad Safari Adventure from Fethiye: $24
  • Full-Day Jeep Tour w/ Saklikent Visit & Lunch: $26
  • Fethiye Jeep Safari Tour: $28
  • Turkish Bath Experience in Fethiye: $29
  • Tlos, Yakapark and Countryside Highlights Jeep Tour: $29
  • Turkish Bath Experience in Fethiye: $31
  • Turkish Bath Experience in Fethiye : $33
  • Fethiye Horse Riding Experience: $38
  • Private & Sharing Boat Tours from Fethiye: $38
  • Jeep Safari Tour to Tlos Ruins & Yakapark with BBQ: $40
  • Food Market and Kayakoy "Ghost Town" Tour from Fethiye: $40
  • 12 Islands Boat Tour from Fethiye with Grilled Lunch: $41

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Doha $15
    Fethiye $17


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Doha and Fethiye, we can see that Doha is more expensive. And not only is Fethiye much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Doha 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 Doha would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Doha 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 Doha Expensive? and Is Fethiye Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Doha or Fethiye?

Doha has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Fethiye. When comparing the sizes of Doha 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.