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

Should you visit Fethiye or Avignon?

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

Should I visit Fethiye or Avignon? 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 Avignon?

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.

Avignon

Avignon is a beautiful medieval walled city southeast of Paris. Often referred to as the City of Popes due to the large number of popes who have resided there over the years, Avignon boasts a wonderful history of art and culture. Located on the leafy banks of the Rhone, it is probably best-known these days for the children's song - Sur le pont d'Avignon. But for several decades in the 14th century it was the capital of Christendom, after Pope Clement V moved his court here to avoid the chaos in Rome. The legacy of that papal schism can be seen today in the city's Unesco-protected architecture, including the vast Palais des Papes. And nearby Chateauneuf-du-Pape, site of a now-ruined castle built by a later pope, still produces acclaimed red wines. The city's intact ramparts and pedestrianized center lend Avignon a small-town, medieval feel. Yet each summer, the city goes totally 21st century, as thousands of visitors descend for a contemporary performing arts extravaganza, the Festival d'Avignon. History surrounds you, sharing its secrets as you roam Avignon's quiet, shaded, cobblestone streets. Decorated with gorgeous fountains, avenues and squares, although Avignon is quite a big township, you'll see that this beautiful walled city still maintains its small town charm.

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Which place is cheaper, Avignon or Fethiye?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Fethiye is $109, while the average daily cost in Avignon is $751. 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 Avignon in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Fethiye $48
    Avignon $694
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Fethiye $96
    Avignon $1,388
Compare Hotels in Fethiye and Avignon

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Hotels in Fethiye


Hotels in Avignon


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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 Avignon Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Fethiye $34
    Avignon $22
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:

  • Tandem Paragliding Over The Blue Lagoon in Fethiye From Kas Inc.Transfer: $300
  • Private Departure Transfer: Fethiye, Oludeniz Region Hotels to Dalaman Airport: $47
  • Private Departure Transfer: Fethiye Hotels to Dalaman Airport: $28
  • Private Arrival Transfer: Dalaman Airport to Fethiye Hotels: $38
  • Private Airport Transfers: From Orhaniye to Dalaman Airport: $99
  • Private Airport Transfers: From Fethiye/Oludeniz to Dalaman Airport: $98
  • Private Airport Transfer From/To Dalaman Airport: $60
  • Oludeniz Butterfly Valley Boat Tour with Lunch and Hotel Transfer: $76
  • Luxury Airport Transfer From Fethiye To Dalaman Airport: $53
  • Hisaronu (Fethiye) Hotels to Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers: $87
  • From Quad Bike Adventure with Transfers: $48
  • From Island Sailing Trip with Transfer and Lunch: $45

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Avignon

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

  • Private transfer Marseille - Avignon: $428
  • Transfert Avignon Marseille : $273
  • Departure Private Transfer Avignon City to Avignon Airport AVN by Luxury Minibus: $241
  • Arrival Private Transfer Avignon Airport AVN to Avignon City by Luxury Minibus: $241
  • Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Avignon - Round-Trip Transfer: $233
  • Transfer Avignon to Vaison la Romaine and surroundings: $164
  • Transfer Vaison la Romaine and surroundings to Avignon: $164
  • Departure Private Transfer Avignon City to Avignon Airport AVN by Luxury Van: $132
  • Arrival Priate Transfer Avignon Airport AVN to Avignon City by Luxury Van: $132
  • Private Departure Transfer from Avignon to Marseille Airport MRS: $117
  • Departure Private Transfer Avignon City to Avignon Airport AVN by Business Car: $91
  • Arrival Private Transfer Avignon Airport AVN to Avignon City by Business Car: $91

Is it cheaper to fly into Fethiye or Avignon?

Prices for flights to both Avignon 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 $35
    Avignon $36
Typical Food Prices in Fethiye

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


  • Fruit
    $0.22
  • Soda
    $0.09

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Avignon

For Avignon, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Avignon Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience : $98
  • Cooking workshop with an exceptional chef in Avignon: $207
  • Cooking lessons: $213
  • Cooking Class and Lunch with a Local Chef: $403

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Fethiye $38
    Avignon $16
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.

  • 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 Avignon

For Avignon, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • A Tour in Provence in a typical French motorized bike : the Solex: $46
  • Aix en Provence and Avignon city of Popes Private Tour: $1,486
  • Arles and Camargue Small-Group Half-Day Tour from Avignon: $98
  • Avignon : Half-Day Walking Tour with Private Guide: $160
  • Avignon Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $9.84
  • Avignon Walking Tour including Pope's Palace: $75
  • Avignon private guided tour: $273
  • All About Avignon Tour: $21
  • Around The Palace Tour: $31
  • City Walking Tour with Popes Palace Entry: $74
  • Emblematic Squares Tour: $267
  • Historic District Guided Food & Wine Walking Tour: $91

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Fethiye $17
    Avignon $17

Sample the Local Flavors in Avignon

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Avignon:

  • Wine tasting in Sablet: $3.26
  • THE CUBE: Private Tour Of Semi-Gravity Cubist Cellar with Wine Tasting: $11
  • Provence and Wine Tasting by E-Bike from Saint-Rémy-de-Provence: $65
  • E-bike tour and wine tasting from Vaison la Romaine: $65
  • Half-Day Provence Pont du Gard and Wine Tasting Tour from Avignon: $87
  • From Morning Wine Tour to Châteauneuf du Pape: $95
  • Morning Wine Tour to Chateauneuf du Pape from Avignon: $97
  • From Afternoon Wine Tour Châteauneuf du Pape: $102
  • Afternoon Wine Tour to Chateauneuf du Pape from Avignon: $104
  • Roman heritages and Chateauneuf du Pape Wine Tour from Avignon: $131
  • Chateauneuf-du-Pape Prestige Wine Tour from Avignon: $152
  • 8 Hours Private Wine Tour in Châteauneuf du Pape: $164


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


Which is Bigger, Fethiye or Avignon?

Avignon has a larger population, and is about 49% larger than the population of Fethiye. When comparing the sizes of Fethiye and Avignon, 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 Avignon?

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 Avignon in the Summer?

The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Fethiye and Avignon. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Avignon because of the small town charm and the family-friendly experiences.

In July, Fethiye is generally a little warmer than Avignon. Daily temperatures in Fethiye average around 28°C (82°F), and Avignon fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Avignon this time of the year. In Fethiye, it's very sunny this time of the year. Fethiye usually receives more sunshine than Avignon during summer. Fethiye gets 385 hours of sunny skies, while Avignon receives 354 hours of full sun in the summer.

In July, Fethiye usually receives less rain than Avignon. Fethiye gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Avignon receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Fethiye 28°C (82°F) 
    Avignon 24°C (75°F)

Should I visit Fethiye or Avignon in the Autumn?

The autumn brings many poeple to Fethiye as well as Avignon. Also, the shopping scene and the small town atmosphere are the main draw to Avignon this time of year.

Fethiye is a little warmer than Avignon in the autumn. The daily temperature in Fethiye averages around 20°C (68°F) in October, and Avignon fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Fethiye this time of the year. In the autumn, Fethiye often gets more sunshine than Avignon. Fethiye gets 249 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Avignon receives 178 hours of full sun.

It's quite rainy in Avignon. Fethiye usually gets less rain in October than Avignon. Fethiye gets 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Avignon receives 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Fethiye 20°C (68°F) 
    Avignon 16°C (61°F)

Should I visit Fethiye or Avignon in the Winter?

Both Avignon and Fethiye are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Avignon for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

In the winter, Fethiye is a little warmer than Avignon. Typically, the winter temperatures in Fethiye in January average around 10°C (50°F), and Avignon averages at about 7°C (44°F).

Fethiye usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Avignon during winter. Fethiye gets 147 hours of sunny skies, while Avignon receives 146 hours of full sun in the winter.

It's quite rainy in Fethiye. In January, Fethiye usually receives more rain than Avignon. Fethiye gets 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain, while Avignon receives 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Fethiye 10°C (50°F) 
    Avignon 7°C (44°F)

Should I visit Fethiye or Avignon in the Spring?

Both Avignon and Fethiye during the spring are popular places to visit. Furthermore, many visitors come to Avignon in the spring for the small town charm.

In April, Fethiye is generally a little warmer than Avignon. Daily temperatures in Fethiye average around 16°C (61°F), and Avignon fluctuates around 13°C (56°F).

In Avignon, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Fethiye. In the spring, Fethiye often gets more sunshine than Avignon. Fethiye gets 250 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Avignon receives 218 hours of full sun.

Fethiye usually gets less rain in April than Avignon. Fethiye gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Avignon receives 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Fethiye 16°C (61°F) 
    Avignon 13°C (56°F)

Typical Weather for Avignon and Fethiye

Fethiye Avignon
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 10°C (50°F) 114 mm (4.5 in) 7°C (44°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Feb 11°C (52°F) 107 mm (4.2 in) 8°C (46°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Mar 13°C (55°F) 77 mm (3 in) 10°C (50°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Apr 16°C (61°F) 40 mm (1.6 in) 13°C (56°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
May 20°C (68°F) 29 mm (1.1 in) 17°C (63°F) 60 mm (2.3 in)
Jun 25°C (77°F) 12 mm (0.5 in) 21°C (69°F) 38 mm (1.5 in)
Jul 28°C (82°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 24°C (75°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)
Aug 28°C (82°F) 9 mm (0.4 in) 23°C (74°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
Sep 25°C (77°F) 3 mm (0.1 in) 20°C (69°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Oct 20°C (68°F) 47 mm (1.9 in) 16°C (61°F) 130 mm (5.1 in)
Nov 15°C (59°F) 118 mm (4.6 in) 11°C (51°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Dec 12°C (54°F) 124 mm (4.9 in) 7°C (45°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)