Which place is cheaper, Aveiro or Fethiye?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Fethiye or Aveiro?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Fethiye or Aveiro? 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 Aveiro?
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.
Aveiro
Aveiro has great canals that are lined by houses. Because of this ambiance, the town has earned its nickname the "Portuguese Venice." While it's similar, don't put too much into the name. The town is also known for it's colorful boats, referred to as moliceiros, that ride along the canals and under the bridges.
While the canals are lovely, most visitors actually come for the beaches. Aveiro's beaches are known for their clean and pristine sand. The shore is referred to as the Silver Coast, and has comfortably warm water, which is another major draw to the area.
Aveiro is comfortable year around because it's winters are mild and warm and its summer is somewhat cool. The winter months get the most rain and the summer is usually the driest. If you're there during the fall and winter, the winds will be strong making it the best time for surfing, sailing, and other water sports.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Turkey, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Turkey, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Portugal, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFethiye $109Aveiro $86
The average daily cost (per person) in Fethiye is $109, while the average daily cost in Aveiro is $86. 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 Aveiro in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFethiye $48Aveiro $49
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFethiye $96Aveiro $98
Compare Hotels in Fethiye and Aveiro
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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 Aveiro Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Fethiye $34Aveiro $9.18
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 Aveiro
Also for Aveiro, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Aveiro Private Transfer:To/From the Oporto Airport: $128
Is it cheaper to fly into Fethiye or Aveiro?
Prices for flights to both Aveiro 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 $35Aveiro $30
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Fethiye $38Aveiro $9.18
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
Tours and Activities in Aveiro
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Aveiro.
- Aveiro Privat City Tour w/ Local Boat 1 H Cruise & Egg Sweet: $96
- Aveiro Private Tour, Bairrada Wine Cellars & Roasted Piglet: $117
- Aveiro Tour: $139
- Half Day Tour with Boat Ride: $150
- Coimbra & Aveiro Amazing Cultural Full Day Tour from Porto: $102
- From Lisbon: Aveiro, Moliceiro Boat and Coimbra Tour: $139
- From Porto Private Tour Half Day in Aveiro and Costa Nova: $273
- From Porto: e-Bike Tour in Aveiro, Boat Trip and Costa Nova!: $84
- Porto to Lisbon private Tour, choose 2 or 3 stops on the way: $312
- Private Tour to Aveiro and Costa Nova unique striped houses: $117
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFethiye $17Aveiro $18
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Fethiye and Aveiro, we can see that Fethiye is more expensive. And not only is Aveiro much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Aveiro would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Aveiro 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 Aveiro.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Fethiye Expensive? and Is Aveiro Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Fethiye or Aveiro?
Fethiye has a larger population, and is about 12% larger than the population of Aveiro. When comparing the sizes of Fethiye and Aveiro, 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 Aveiro?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Fethiye or Aveiro in the Summer?
Both Aveiro and Fethiye are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities.
In July, Fethiye is generally a little warmer than Aveiro. Daily temperatures in Fethiye average around 28°C (82°F), and Aveiro fluctuates around 21°C (69°F).
It's quite sunny in Aveiro. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Fethiye. Fethiye usually receives more sunshine than Aveiro during summer. Fethiye gets 385 hours of sunny skies, while Aveiro receives 308 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Fethiye usually receives less rain than Aveiro. Fethiye gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Aveiro receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyFethiye 28°C (82°F)Aveiro 21°C (69°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Aveiro in the Autumn?
Both Aveiro and Fethiye during the autumn are popular places to visit.
Fethiye is a little warmer than Aveiro in the autumn. The daily temperature in Fethiye averages around 20°C (68°F) in October, and Aveiro fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
It's quite sunny in Fethiye. In the autumn, Fethiye often gets more sunshine than Aveiro. Fethiye gets 249 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Aveiro receives 184 hours of full sun.
Aveiro gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Fethiye usually gets less rain in October than Aveiro. Fethiye gets 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Aveiro receives 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberFethiye 20°C (68°F)Aveiro 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Aveiro in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Fethiye and Aveiro.
In the winter, Fethiye is around the same temperature as Aveiro. Typically, the winter temperatures in Fethiye in January average around 10°C (50°F), and Aveiro averages at about 10°C (50°F).
Fethiye usually receives more sunshine than Aveiro during winter. Fethiye gets 147 hours of sunny skies, while Aveiro receives 124 hours of full sun in the winter.
Aveiro receives a lot of rain in the winter. Fethiye gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Fethiye usually receives less rain than Aveiro. Fethiye gets 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain, while Aveiro receives 171 mm (6.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryFethiye 10°C (50°F)Aveiro 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Aveiro in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Fethiye as well as Aveiro.
In April, Fethiye is generally a little warmer than Aveiro. Daily temperatures in Fethiye average around 16°C (61°F), and Aveiro fluctuates around 14°C (56°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Aveiro. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Fethiye this time of the year. In the spring, Fethiye often gets more sunshine than Aveiro. Fethiye gets 250 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Aveiro receives 217 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Aveiro. Fethiye usually gets less rain in April than Aveiro. Fethiye gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Aveiro receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilFethiye 16°C (61°F)Aveiro 14°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Aveiro and Fethiye
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (52°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) |
| Mar | 13°C (55°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 14°C (56°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 152 mm (6 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) |
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