Which place is cheaper, Asilah or Fethiye?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Fethiye or Asilah?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Fethiye or Asilah? 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 Asilah?
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.
Asilah
Spend your summers like the rich and famous with a trip to Asilah, Morocco. With pristine, white buildings and wrought-iron windows, this gorgeous city still holds the traditions from a time when it was under Spanish rule. The town remains rather quiet for most of the year, with a population surge in the summer months. Beaches are packed and there are tourists as far as the eye can see. If you're not a fan of crowds, consider visiting in the spring or fall when the weather is nice, but the tourists are gone.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Turkey, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Turkey, The Best Cultural Tours in Morocco, and The Best Budget Tours to Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFethiye $109Asilah $66
The average daily cost (per person) in Fethiye is $109, while the average daily cost in Asilah is $66. 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 Asilah in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFethiye $48Asilah $29
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFethiye $96Asilah $58
Compare Hotels in Fethiye and Asilah
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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 Asilah Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Fethiye $34Asilah $15
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Fethiye
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Fethiye are as follows:
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Local Bus$0.26
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
- Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Calis Beach Hotels: $289
- Fethiye Hotels to Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers: $267
- Antalya Calis Beach Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $240
- Dalaman Int Airport (DLM): Private Transfer to Fethiye: $119
- Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Olympos Hotels: $115
- Antalya Olympos Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $114
- Fethiye Rhodes Ferry Ticket With Free Hotel Transfer: $99
- Private Airport Transfers: From Orhaniye to Dalaman Airport: $99
- Private Airport Transfers: From Fethiye/Oludeniz to Dalaman Airport: $98
- Hisaronu (Fethiye) Hotels to Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers: $87
- Fethiye City Center Hotels to Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers: $82
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Asilah
Also for Asilah, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Tangier: Private Transfer to Asilah: $72
Is it cheaper to fly into Fethiye or Asilah?
Prices for flights to both Asilah 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
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Food Meals for one dayFethiye $35Asilah $24
Typical Food Prices in Fethiye
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Fethiye:
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Fruit$0.22
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Soda$0.09
Typical Food Prices in Asilah
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Asilah:
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Cookies$0.50
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Breakfast for Two$4.98
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Tagine Dinner for 2$7.48
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Fethiye $38Asilah $22
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$7.42
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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.
- 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 dayFethiye $17Asilah $6.98
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Fethiye and Asilah, we can see that Fethiye is more expensive. And not only is Asilah much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Fethiye is in Europe and Asilah 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 Asilah would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Asilah 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 Asilah.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Fethiye Expensive? and Is Asilah Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Fethiye or Asilah?
Fethiye has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Asilah. When comparing the sizes of Fethiye and Asilah, 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 Asilah?
Fethiye has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Asilah experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Fethiye or Asilah in the Summer?
Both Asilah and Fethiye are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Asilah because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In July, Fethiye is generally a little warmer than Asilah. Daily temperatures in Fethiye average around 28°C (82°F), and Asilah fluctuates around 24°C (74°F).
It's quite sunny in Asilah. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Fethiye. Fethiye usually receives more sunshine than Asilah during summer. Fethiye gets 385 hours of sunny skies, while Asilah receives 346 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Fethiye usually receives more rain than Asilah. Fethiye gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Asilah receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyFethiye 28°C (82°F)Asilah 24°C (74°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Asilah in the Autumn?
Both Asilah and Fethiye during the autumn are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Asilah year-round.
Fethiye is around the same temperature as Asilah in the autumn. The daily temperature in Fethiye averages around 20°C (68°F) in October, and Asilah fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
In Asilah, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Fethiye. In the autumn, Fethiye often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Asilah. Fethiye gets 249 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Asilah receives 235 hours of full sun.
Fethiye usually gets less rain in October than Asilah. Fethiye gets 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Asilah receives 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberFethiye 20°C (68°F)Asilah 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Asilah in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Fethiye and Asilah. Asilah attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the winter, Fethiye is cooler than Asilah. Typically, the winter temperatures in Fethiye in January average around 10°C (50°F), and Asilah averages at about 13°C (55°F).
Fethiye usually receives less sunshine than Asilah during winter. Fethiye gets 147 hours of sunny skies, while Asilah receives 169 hours of full sun in the winter.
Asilah receives a lot of rain in the winter. Fethiye gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Fethiye usually receives more rain than Asilah. Fethiye gets 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain, while Asilah receives 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryFethiye 10°C (50°F)Asilah 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Asilah in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Fethiye as well as Asilah. The warm climate attracts visitors to Asilah throughout the year.
In April, Fethiye is generally around the same temperature as Asilah. Daily temperatures in Fethiye average around 16°C (61°F), and Asilah fluctuates around 15°C (60°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Asilah. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Fethiye this time of the year. In the spring, Fethiye often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Asilah. Fethiye gets 250 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Asilah receives 251 hours of full sun.
Fethiye usually gets less rain in April than Asilah. Fethiye gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Asilah receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilFethiye 16°C (61°F)Asilah 15°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Asilah and Fethiye
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (52°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Mar | 13°C (55°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) |
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