Which place is cheaper, Bordeaux or Fethiye?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Fethiye or Bordeaux?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Fethiye or Bordeaux? 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 Bordeaux?
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.
Bordeaux
Bordeaux is the place to go for fine wines. It's a very mellow, cultural city where you can enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of a quaint cafe or restaurant without being rushed. The city is the capital of Gironde, and the entire metropolitan area has over one million residents. The city also has a rather large and vibrant university and the population is known to be very tolerant and liberal. There is a very strong artistic vibe in the city and, due to it's history of English rule, there is an English flair to the area. The large student population means that there is no shortage of opportunities to see shows, hear music, or visit a museum.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Turkey, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Turkey, The Best 10-Day Tours from Paris, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Paris.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFethiye $105Bordeaux $183
The average daily cost (per person) in Fethiye is $105, while the average daily cost in Bordeaux is $183. 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 Bordeaux in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFethiye $38Bordeaux $74
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFethiye $76Bordeaux $148
Compare Hotels in Fethiye and Bordeaux
Looking for a hotel in Fethiye or Bordeaux? 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.
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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 Bordeaux Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Fethiye $27Bordeaux $18
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Fethiye
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Fethiye are as follows:
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Local Bus$0.21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fethiye
Also for Fethiye, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Ölüdeniz Butterfly Valley Boat Trip With Lunch & Hotel Transfer: $89
- Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Olympos Hotels: $125
- Antalya Calis Beach Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $262
- Antalya Olympos Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $125
- Babadag Cable Car Ticket With Fethiye Transfer: $59
- Calis Beach Hotels to Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers: $84
- Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers to Fethiye City Center Hotels: $77
- Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers to Hisaronu (Fethiye) Hotels: $89
- Dalaman Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer from/to Fethiye: $82
- Fethiye City Center Hotels to Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers: $90
- Fethiye Horse Riding Experience With Free Hotel Transfer Service: $55
- Fethiye Hotels to Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers: $292
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bordeaux
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bordeaux:
- Bordeaux to Airport Private Transfer in Van Business: $259
- Bordeaux to Airport Private Transfer in Business Sedan: $198
- Private Transfer from Bordeaux Airport to City of Bordeaux: $198
- Private Transfer from Bordeaux to Bordeaux Airport: $162
- Airport Transfer: Bordeaux Airport BOD to Bordeaux by Luxury Car: $150
- Bordeaux Airport Transfers: Bordeaux to Bordeaux Airport BOD in Luxury Car: $150
- Bordeaux Airport Transfers: Bordeaux to Bordeaux Airport BOD in Luxury Van: $119
- Arrival Private Transfers : Bordeaux Airport BOD to Bordeaux in Luxury Van: $119
- Departure Transfer: Bordeaux to Airport BOD by Luxury Van: $119
- Arrival Transfer: Airport BOD to Bordeaux by Business Car: $113
- Bordeaux Airport Transfers: Bordeaux to Bordeaux Airport BOD in Business Car: $113
- Departure Transfer: Bordeaux to Airport BOD by Business Car: $113
Is it cheaper to fly into Fethiye or Bordeaux?
Prices for flights to both Bordeaux 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 $47Bordeaux $92
Typical Food Prices in Fethiye
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Fethiye:
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Fruit$0.17
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Soda$0.07
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Fethiye
For Fethiye, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Turkish Cooking Class in a Village Garden: $94
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bordeaux
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bordeaux.
- Bordeaux food tour: sweet specialities & highlights: $26
- Best of French Chocolate and Pastries Food Tour: $58
- Bordeaux - sweet food tour of the old city: $65
- Bordeaux : Afternoon Food Tour with local delicacies: $69
- Afternoon Food Tour in Bordeaux : Local delicacies : $71
- No Diet Club : Bordeaux Food Tour in Les Chartrons !: $73
- No Diet Club : Bordeaux Food Tour in Bordeaux center !: $75
- Morning Market Food Tour: $82
- Bordeaux : Morning Market Food Tour: $90
- Bordeaux Chartrons Food Tour Wine, Pastries and Bistro Lunch: $91
- Bordeau: Chartrons Morning Food Tour: $106
- Bordeaux Food Tour: $114
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Fethiye $30Bordeaux $26
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$5.81
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Gorge Walk entry and photo$0.13
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: $21
- Jeep Safari Tour with Tlos, Saklikent, and Mud Bath: $23
- Fethiye Jeep Safari Tour Including Lunch: $23
- 12 Islands Boat Tour in Fethiye: $25
- Tlos, Yakapark and Countryside Highlights Jeep Tour: $30
- Quad Safari Adventure from Fethiye: $30
- 7-HourJeep Safari Adventure in Fethiye Turkey: $33
- Oludeniz Full Day Boat Cruise with Lunch and Butterfly Valley : $34
- Full Day Oludeniz Boat Tour in Fethiye: $35
- Turkish Bath Experience in Fethiye/Oludeniz/Hisaronu : $41
- Full-Day Boat Tour in Fethiye Islands: $42
- Jeep Safari Tour with Lunch and Natural Mud Bath: $42
Tours and Activities in Bordeaux
Here are a few actual costs in Bordeaux for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- "Bordeaux by bicycle: a 3-hour tour immersive experience": $36
- Free Walking Bordeaux Tour ENG + 1 glass of wine (Tip based): $3.61
- 2 hours - Bordeaux Private tour with a native guide: $180
- 2-Hour Bordeaux Electric Scooter Tour: $54
- Aperitive guided cruise « Wine and Canelé »: $22
- Best : Bordeaux Walking Tour + 1 Wine glass: $0.59
- Best : Bordeaux walking tour in Eng + Glass of Wine (Tip based): $1.80
- Best of Wine, Cheese, Pastries & Food Walking Tour: $119
- Blind Tasting: 4 Bordeaux Natural Wine + Cheese experience: $31
- Bordeaux - Free Walking Tour in English (Tip-Based): $3.61
- Bordeaux 2h Highlights Walking Tour: $16
- Bordeaux : Must-See Attractions Walking Tour: $29
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFethiye $13Bordeaux $30
Sample the Local Flavors in Bordeaux
Also in Bordeaux, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine and Trade Museum Entry Ticket & Wine Tasting: $14
- Bordeaux Wine and Trade Museum Admission Ticket with Wine Tasting: $14
- Distillery Guided Tour with Tasting: $18
- Château Olivier: One Hour Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting: $24
- Cité du Vin Entry Ticket and Wine Tasting: $26
- Taillan-Médoc: Château Visit and Wine Tasting in Bordeaux: $29
- Wine Tour and Tasting: $32
- Unusual wine tasting in DARWIN (Bordeaux)!: $34
- Local Wine Tasting with Wine Store Owner: $37
- Bordeaux wine tasting workshop with food and wine pairings: $41
- Half-Day Private Natural Wine Tour & Tasting: $53
- Guided Bordeaux Wine Tasting Class with 6 Wines and pairings: $53
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Fethiye and Bordeaux, we can see that Bordeaux 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 Bordeaux would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bordeaux 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 Bordeaux Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Fethiye or Bordeaux?
Bordeaux has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Fethiye. When comparing the sizes of Fethiye and Bordeaux, 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 Bordeaux?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Fethiye or Bordeaux in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Fethiye as well as Bordeaux. Additionally, the city activities and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Bordeaux this time of year.
In the summer, Fethiye is a little warmer than Bordeaux. Typically, the summer temperatures in Fethiye in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Bordeaux averages at about 21°C (69°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Bordeaux. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Fethiye this time of the year. In the summer, Fethiye often gets more sunshine than Bordeaux. Fethiye gets 385 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bordeaux receives 276 hours of full sun.
Fethiye usually gets less rain in July than Bordeaux. Fethiye gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Bordeaux receives 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyFethiye 28°C (82°F)Bordeaux 21°C (69°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Bordeaux in the Autumn?
Both Bordeaux and Fethiye are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Bordeaux for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Fethiye is generally a little warmer than Bordeaux. Daily temperatures in Fethiye average around 20°C (68°F), and Bordeaux fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Fethiye. Fethiye usually receives more sunshine than Bordeaux during autumn. Fethiye gets 249 hours of sunny skies, while Bordeaux receives 165 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Fethiye usually receives less rain than Bordeaux. Fethiye gets 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Bordeaux receives 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberFethiye 20°C (68°F)Bordeaux 14°C (58°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Bordeaux in the Winter?
Both Bordeaux and Fethiye during the winter are popular places to visit. Also, many visitors come to Bordeaux in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Fethiye is much warmer than Bordeaux in the winter. The daily temperature in Fethiye averages around 10°C (50°F) in January, and Bordeaux fluctuates around 6°C (43°F).
In the winter, Fethiye often gets more sunshine than Bordeaux. Fethiye gets 147 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bordeaux receives 86 hours of full sun.
Bordeaux gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Fethiye. Fethiye usually gets more rain in January than Bordeaux. Fethiye gets 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain, while Bordeaux receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryFethiye 10°C (50°F)Bordeaux 6°C (43°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Bordeaux in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Fethiye and Bordeaux. Also, most visitors come to Bordeaux for the activities around the city and the natural beauty during these months.
In the spring, Fethiye is a little warmer than Bordeaux. Typically, the spring temperatures in Fethiye in April average around 16°C (61°F), and Bordeaux averages at about 12°C (53°F).
In Fethiye, it's very sunny this time of the year. Fethiye usually receives more sunshine than Bordeaux during spring. Fethiye gets 250 hours of sunny skies, while Bordeaux receives 190 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Fethiye usually receives less rain than Bordeaux. Fethiye gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Bordeaux receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilFethiye 16°C (61°F)Bordeaux 12°C (53°F)
Typical Weather for Bordeaux and Fethiye
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (52°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Mar | 13°C (55°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 76 mm (3 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
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