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. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Doha is $244, 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 Doha and Fethiye in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Doha $119
    Fethiye $33
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Doha $238
    Fethiye $66
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 $23

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Doha

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Doha:

  • CO2-Offset | RoundTrip Transfer from DOH Airport to Doha/West Bay: $194
  • Entry to Angry Birds World with Transfer to Park and Top Up- Private Tour: $174
  • Doha Horseback Riding Adventure in Desert with Transfers: $139
  • Doha Arabian Horseback Riding Adventure in Desert with Transfers: $120
  • Airport Transfer: Doha Airport DOH to Doha by Luxury Car: $116
  • Doha Private Airport Transfer: $99
  • Combo City Tour and Desert Safari with Private Transfers: $99
  • Hamad Airport Transfer Service – 24/7 Door-to-Door Transport: $98
  • Private Transfer from Doha Cruise Port to Doha Hamad Airport(DOH): $95
  • Private Transfer from Doha Cruise Port to Doha hotels: $95
  • Private Transfer from Doha hotels to Doha Cruise Port: $95
  • Qatar Doha Airport (DOH) to Doha - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $82

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Fethiye

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


  • 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: $82
  • 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 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 $106
    Fethiye $41

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Doha

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

  • Sunset Experience, Traditional Dhow Cruise with Dinner: $28
  • Starlight Dhow Cruise Dinner Experience on Doha Waterfront: $34
  • Traditional Sunset Dhow Cruise Tour with BBQ Buffet Dinner: $35
  • Traditional Arabian Dhow Cruise with Sunset and Skyline Dinner: $40
  • Evening Dhow Cruise with Optional BBQ Dinner: $49
  • Sunset Dinner Cruise in Doha Bay A Traditional Dhow Experience: $55
  • Moonlight Dinner Cruise with Transfers: $59
  • Qatar Desert Safari Tour with Bedouin Camp Lunch or Dinner: $130
  • Full Day Desert Safari with Inland Sea Visit and Buffet Dinner: $150
  • Full Day Desert Safari in Qatar with Lunch/Dinner by sea side: $159
  • Full Day Desert Safari Doha/dinner included: $190
  • Private Full Day Desert Safari Dinner and Camel Ride in Doha: $190

Typical Food Prices in Fethiye

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


  • Fruit
    $0.15
  • 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
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Doha $18
    Fethiye $26

Tours and Activities in Doha

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

  • 10 Hour Desert Safari Tour at Qatar with BBQ: $150
  • 3-2-1 Olympic and Sports Museum ticket | Qatar: $20
  • 4 Hour Doha City Tour from Airport, Hotel & Cruise Terminal: $57
  • 4 Hours Kayaking Adventure in Qatar Purple Island Mangroves: $125
  • 4 Hrs Private Doha Tour: Discover the City’s Premier Attractions!: $115
  • 4 hours Desert Safari Experience in Doha up to Group of 5: $260
  • 6 Hours Private Full Day Tour in Doha: $130
  • 6 Hrs Doha City Tour Including National Museum Entrance: $110
  • 8 Hours Doha City and West of Qatar Private Tour: $145
  • 8-Hour Private Cultural Tour: $199
  • All Main Doha City Attractions Tour: $50
  • Attractions of Doha City Exploration ( 4-Hours Doha City Tour): $48

Typical Entertainment Prices in Fethiye

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


  • Paragliding
    $5.11
  • 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
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Doha $14
    Fethiye $12


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.