Which place is cheaper, Bled or Fethiye?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Fethiye or Bled?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Fethiye or Bled? 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 Bled?
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.
Bled
Bled is an incredibly scenic place, on the east side of Lake Bled. The lake is a beautiful, rich, emerald green. There's a small island in the middle of the lake where you'll find a nice white chapel. The lake is surrounded by striking green mountains, among which you'll find the Bled Castle overlooking the scene. Bled also offers access to the nearby Triglav National Park, a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and adrenaline junkies. Within the national park you'll find countless waterfalls and the lovely Lake Bohinj. You can find plenty of opportunities for mountain climbing, rafting, and hiking. There's even a cable car if you're looking for an easy way to get some good views of the mountains and landscape.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Turkey, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Turkey, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Ljubljana, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Ljubljana.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFethiye $109Bled $112
The average daily cost (per person) in Fethiye is $109, while the average daily cost in Bled is $112. 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 Bled in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFethiye $48Bled $60
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFethiye $96Bled $120
Compare Hotels in Fethiye and Bled
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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 Bled Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Fethiye $34Bled $37
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
- 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 Bled
Also for Bled, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private transfer from Tolmin to Ljubljana city: $206
- Private Transfer from Bohinj to Ljubljana Airport (LJU): $165
Is it cheaper to fly into Fethiye or Bled?
Prices for flights to both Bled 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 $35Bled $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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bled
For Bled, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Food Tour Bled - Explore Slovenia Through Its Tastes: $130
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Fethiye $38Bled $13
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bled
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Bled's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Rafting$99
Tours and Activities in Bled
For Bled, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2 Hour Scenic Quad Tour in Bled: $153
- 7 Alpine Wonders- Day Tour Bled, Soca valley, Slovenia : $167
- Bled Slovenia: 3–Hour Rafting Experience: $59
- Bled eBike Tour: $80
- Bled eBike Tour : $108
- Bled lake day tour from Ljubljana: $91
- 3-Hour Exclusive Lake Bled Canyoning Adventure: $159
- 3-Hour Family-Friendly Rafting Adventure: $59
- EBike Tour Lake Bled & Triglav National Park Private: $289
- Guided Canyoning Tour with Transport: $96
- Guided Kayaking Tour in a Transparent Kayak: $74
- Rafting and Zipline Tour: $83
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFethiye $17Bled $15
Typical Alcohol Prices in Bled
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Bled are as follows:
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Bottle of Champagne$19
Sample the Local Flavors in Bled
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bled:
- Slovenian wine tasting at Hotel Triglav Bled's wine cellar: $43
- Wine Tasting Bled: $62
- 2-Hour Interactive Wine Tasting Experience in Bled: $63
- Wine Tasting Experience in Bled: $64
When comparing the travel costs between Fethiye and Bled, we can see that Bled is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Fethiye Expensive? and Is Bled Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Fethiye or Bled?
Fethiye has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Bled. When comparing the sizes of Fethiye and Bled, 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 Bled?
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 Bled in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Fethiye and Bled.
Fethiye is a little warmer than Bled in the summer. The daily temperature in Fethiye averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Bled fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Bled this time of the year. In Fethiye, it's very sunny this time of the year. Fethiye usually receives more sunshine than Bled during summer. Fethiye gets 385 hours of sunny skies, while Bled receives 288 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Fethiye usually receives less rain than Bled. Fethiye gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Bled receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyFethiye 28°C (82°F)Bled 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Bled in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Fethiye as well as Bled.
In the autumn, Fethiye is a little warmer than Bled. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Fethiye in October average around 20°C (68°F), and Bled averages at about 16°C (60°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 Bled. Fethiye gets 249 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bled receives 167 hours of full sun.
Fethiye usually gets less rain in October than Bled. Fethiye gets 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Bled receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberFethiye 20°C (68°F)Bled 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Bled in the Winter?
Both Bled and Fethiye are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities.
In January, Fethiye is generally much warmer than Bled. Daily temperatures in Fethiye average around 10°C (50°F), and Bled fluctuates around 5°C (41°F).
Fethiye usually receives more sunshine than Bled during winter. Fethiye gets 147 hours of sunny skies, while Bled receives 96 hours of full sun in the winter.
It's quite rainy in Fethiye. In January, Fethiye usually receives more rain than Bled. Fethiye gets 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain, while Bled receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryFethiye 10°C (50°F)Bled 5°C (41°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Bled in the Spring?
Both Bled and Fethiye during the spring are popular places to visit.
Fethiye is a little warmer than Bled in the spring. The daily temperature in Fethiye averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Bled fluctuates around 13°C (56°F).
It's quite sunny in Fethiye. In the spring, Fethiye often gets more sunshine than Bled. Fethiye gets 250 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bled receives 177 hours of full sun.
Fethiye usually gets less rain in April than Bled. Fethiye gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Bled receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilFethiye 16°C (61°F)Bled 13°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Bled and Fethiye
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (52°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 13°C (55°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) | 6°C (44°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
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