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

Should you visit Fethiye or Agadir?

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

Should I visit Fethiye or Agadir? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.

Where Should I go: Fethiye or Agadir?

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.

Agadir

Agadir is a city with a long and tragic past. In 1960 the city suffered from an earthquake, destroying the city including the ancient Kasbah. Approximately 15,000 people were killed, 12,000 were injured and around 35,000 people were left homeless. They began rebuilding the city center on a grid system, making it easy for today's visitors to navigate and get around this city. The new city is full of boulevards with cafes and a mix of 1960s and classic Moroccan architecture. Today, the city is still growing and welcomes European vacationers to its resort destinations. Visitors appreciate the clean beaches, outstanding golf courses and luxurious health and beauty spas.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Turkey, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Turkey, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Morocco, and The Best Adventure Tours to Morocco.


Which place is cheaper, Agadir or Fethiye?

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 Fethiye is $91, while the average daily cost in Agadir is $74. 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 Fethiye and Agadir in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Fethiye $33
    Agadir $44
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Fethiye $66
    Agadir $88
Compare Hotels in Fethiye and Agadir

Looking for a hotel in Fethiye or Agadir? 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 Fethiye


Hotels in Agadir


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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 and Agadir Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Fethiye $23
    Agadir $4.55
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:

  • Fethiye Jeep Safari With Free Hotel Transfer and Lunch: $24
  • From Turkish Bath with Hotel Transfer: $31
  • 12 Islands Boat Tour with Lunch & Hotel Transfers: $33
  • Fethiye : 12 Islands (Relax ) Boat Trip With Lunch and Transfer: $36
  • Turkish Bath & Spa Experience with Transfer: $36
  • 12 Islands Boat Tour with Lunch and Transfer Option: $37
  • 12 Islands Boat Tour with Lunch and Transfer option: $40
  • Quad Bike Off-Road Adventure With Hotel Transfers: $41
  • Private Transfer: Fethiye Hotels to and from Dalaman Airport: $42
  • Dalaman Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer from/to Fethiye: $43
  • Quad Bike Off-Road Adventure With Hotel Transfers: $46
  • Fethiye Horse Riding Adventure with Hotel Transfer: $46

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Agadir

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Agadir:


  • CTM bus from Eassaouira to Agadir
    $14

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Agadir

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Agadir:

  • From 2-Day El Borj Desert Tour with Transfer & Meals: $469
  • Privatr Transfer Marrakech - Agadir Taghazout: $284
  • Private Transfer from Taroudant to Marrakesh Menara (RAK) Airport: $276
  • Agadir private transfer from Agadir airport (AGA) to Guelmin: $272
  • Transfer Agadir to El Jadida: $268
  • Transfer Agadir to Safi: $235
  • Private transfer Marrakech Taroudant.: $213
  • Private transfer Agadir (AGA) city from or to Marrakech (RAK) city one way: $178
  • Agadir private transfer from Agadir airport (AGA) to Essaouira Airport: $178
  • Private V.i.p Transfert From Agadir To Marrakesh Or From Marrakesh To Agadir: $178
  • Agadir private transfer from Agadir airport (AGA) to Mirleft: $171
  • Private transfer Agadir Marrakech.: $158

Is it cheaper to fly into Fethiye or Agadir?

Prices for flights to both Agadir and Fethiye 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
    Fethiye $40
    Agadir $24
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:

  • 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: $72

Typical Food Prices in Agadir

Some typical examples of dining costs in Agadir are as follows:


  • Dinner
    $25
  • Dinner
    $8.11

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Agadir

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

  • Moroccan Cooking Class with Local Family: $6.83
  • Guided Sandboarding & Sunset BBQ Dinner: $8.29
  • Agadir Desert Sandboarding: Dinner Show with Sunset Camel Ride: $9.48
  • Agadir/Taghazout : Sunset Sandboarding, Canyon & Moroccan Dinner: $15
  • Agadir Camel Ride with BBQ and Couscous Dinner: $16
  • Flamingo River Camel Ride with Optional BBQ Dinner: $21
  • Agadir Camel Ride Flamingo River & BBQ Dinner: $21
  • Camel Ride With Tea & BBQ Dinner Option: $22
  • Camel Ride Experience With Dinner Option: $23
  • Sunset Sandboarding & Canyon Visit w/ Opt. Dinner: $30
  • Sunset Sandboarding, Canyon, Quads & Moroccan Dinner: $30
  • Sunset Horse or Camel Ride with Dinner in Habitant House: $30

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Fethiye $26
    Agadir $3.48
Typical Entertainment Prices in Fethiye

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


  • Paragliding
    $5.00
  • Gorge Walk entry and photo
    $0.11

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: $17
  • Fethiye Jeep Safari Adventure Tour Nature and Cultural Discovery: $22
  • Jeep Safari Saklıkent Gorge, Tlos, & Yakapark Tour: $24
  • Off-Road Quad Bike Tour & Forest Visit: $29
  • Jeep Safari Tour with Tlos, Saklikent, and Mud Bath: $29
  • Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $30
  • Saklıkent, Gizlikent Waterfall Jeep Safari Tour with Lunch included: $31
  • From Jeep Safari Adventure & Nature Exploration: $31
  • Saklıkent Canyon & Gizlikent Waterfall Jeep Tour: $35
  • Forest Quad Ride Experience with Hotel Pick Up: $35
  • Forest or Sea Horse Riding Experience: $37
  • Fethiye Quad Safari: Mud, Dust & Wild Off-Road Adventure: $37

Typical Entertainment Prices in Agadir

Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Agadir are as follows:


  • Show Tickets
    $2.43

Tours and Activities in Agadir

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Agadir are as follows:

  • • Ultimate Agadir Tour: Kasbah, Souk & Cultural Highlights: $16
  • "Panoramic: Cable Car Experience Tickets and city tour": $29
  • 2 - Day Zagora Desert Tour from Agadir: $233
  • 2 Days 1 Night Tour in Tafraoute and Canyon of Ait Mansour: $296
  • 2 Days Adventure from Agadir Explore Marrakech: $152
  • 2 Days El Borj Desert Tour from Agadir: $296
  • 2 Days El Borj Desert Tour from Agadir and Taghazout: $225
  • 2 H Buggy Adventure in Agadir: $59
  • 2 Hours Agadir Camel Riding Tour: $30
  • 2 days Tour to Agafay Desert & Marrakech from Agadir: $225
  • 2-Hour Private Yacht Cruise in Agadir: $164
  • 2-Hour Quad Bike Adventure in Agadir – Desert, Dunes & Beach: $30

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Fethiye $12
    Agadir -

Sample the Local Flavors in Agadir

Also in Agadir, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Agadir After Dark Guided Pub Crawl: $15


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Fethiye and Agadir, we can see that Fethiye is more expensive. And not only is Agadir much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Fethiye is in Europe and Agadir is in Africa, 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 Agadir would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Agadir 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 Fethiye would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Fethiye than you might in Agadir.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Fethiye Expensive? and Is Agadir Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Fethiye or Agadir?

Agadir has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Fethiye. When comparing the sizes of Fethiye and Agadir, 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 Fethiye or Agadir?

Fethiye has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Agadir experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.

Should I visit Fethiye or Agadir in the Summer?

Both Agadir and Fethiye during the summer are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Agadir year-round.

In the summer, Fethiye is around the same temperature as Agadir. Typically, the summer temperatures in Fethiye in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Agadir averages at about 26°C (79°F).

In Agadir, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Fethiye. In the summer, Fethiye often gets more sunshine than Agadir. Fethiye gets 385 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Agadir receives 253 hours of full sun.

Fethiye usually gets more rain in July than Agadir. Fethiye gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Agadir receives 0 mm (0 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Fethiye 28°C (82°F) 
    Agadir 26°C (79°F)

Should I visit Fethiye or Agadir in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Fethiye and Agadir. Agadir attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

In October, Fethiye is generally around the same temperature as Agadir. Daily temperatures in Fethiye average around 20°C (68°F), and Agadir fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Agadir this time of the year. In Fethiye, it's very sunny this time of the year. Fethiye usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Agadir during autumn. Fethiye gets 249 hours of sunny skies, while Agadir receives 238 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Fethiye usually receives more rain than Agadir. Fethiye gets 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Agadir receives 22 mm (0.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Fethiye 20°C (68°F) 
    Agadir 22°C (72°F)

Should I visit Fethiye or Agadir in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Fethiye as well as Agadir. The warm climate attracts visitors to Agadir throughout the year.

Fethiye is cooler than Agadir in the winter. The daily temperature in Fethiye averages around 10°C (50°F) in January, and Agadir fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Agadir. In the winter, Fethiye often gets less sunshine than Agadir. Fethiye gets 147 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Agadir receives 223 hours of full sun.

Fethiye receives a lot of rain in the winter. Fethiye usually gets more rain in January than Agadir. Fethiye gets 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain, while Agadir receives 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Fethiye 10°C (50°F) 
    Agadir 15°C (59°F)

Should I visit Fethiye or Agadir in the Spring?

Both Agadir and Fethiye are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Agadir because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

In the spring, Fethiye is cooler than Agadir. Typically, the spring temperatures in Fethiye in April average around 16°C (61°F), and Agadir averages at about 19°C (66°F).

It's quite sunny in Agadir. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Fethiye. Fethiye usually receives less sunshine than Agadir during spring. Fethiye gets 250 hours of sunny skies, while Agadir receives 273 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Fethiye usually receives more rain than Agadir. Fethiye gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Agadir receives 13 mm (0.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Fethiye 16°C (61°F) 
    Agadir 19°C (66°F)

Typical Weather for Agadir and Fethiye

Fethiye Agadir
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 10°C (50°F) 114 mm (4.5 in) 15°C (59°F) 37 mm (1.5 in)
Feb 11°C (52°F) 107 mm (4.2 in) 16°C (61°F) 29 mm (1.1 in)
Mar 13°C (55°F) 77 mm (3 in) 19°C (66°F) 25 mm (1 in)
Apr 16°C (61°F) 40 mm (1.6 in) 19°C (66°F) 13 mm (0.5 in)
May 20°C (68°F) 29 mm (1.1 in) 20°C (68°F) 7 mm (0.3 in)
Jun 25°C (77°F) 12 mm (0.5 in) 23°C (73°F) 1 mm (0 in)
Jul 28°C (82°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 26°C (79°F) 0 mm (0 in)
Aug 28°C (82°F) 9 mm (0.4 in) 26°C (79°F) 1 mm (0 in)
Sep 25°C (77°F) 3 mm (0.1 in) 23°C (73°F) 1 mm (0 in)
Oct 20°C (68°F) 47 mm (1.9 in) 22°C (72°F) 22 mm (0.9 in)
Nov 15°C (59°F) 118 mm (4.6 in) 19°C (66°F) 29 mm (1.1 in)
Dec 12°C (54°F) 124 mm (4.9 in) 16°C (61°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)