Which place is cheaper, Cairo or Fethiye?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Fethiye or Cairo?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Fethiye or Cairo? 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 Cairo?
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.
Cairo
Cairo is the chaotic capital city of Egypt. With a population of more than 16 million, it is one of the largest cities in both Africa and the Middle East. As a traveler, you're likely to arrive and leave from here and you'll get your first orientation to the area during the chaotic and congestion filled taxi ride from the airport.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Turkey, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Turkey, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, and The Best Historical Tours in Egypt.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFethiye $109Cairo $17
The average daily cost (per person) in Fethiye is $109, while the average daily cost in Cairo is $17. 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 Cairo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFethiye $48Cairo $9.36
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFethiye $96Cairo $19
Compare Hotels in Fethiye and Cairo
Looking for a hotel in Fethiye or Cairo? 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 Cairo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Fethiye $34Cairo $2.99
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:
- Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Calis Beach Hotels: $289
- Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Olympos Hotels: $115
- Antalya Calis Beach Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $240
- Antalya Olympos Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $114
- Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers to Calis Beach Hotels: $71
- Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers to Fethiye City Center Hotels: $71
- Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers to Hisaronu (Fethiye) Hotels: $82
- Dalaman Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer from/to Fethiye: $75
- Dalaman Int Airport (DLM): Private Transfer to Fethiye: $119
- Fethiye 12 Islands Boat Trip With Free Hotel Transfer & Lunch: $38
- Fethiye City Center Hotels to Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers: $82
- Fethiye Horse Riding Experience With Free Hotel Transfer Service: $40
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Cairo
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Cairo are as follows:
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Metro Ride$0.08
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Taxi Ride$0.32
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cairo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:
- From Private Day Trip to Luxor w/ Transfer & Flights: $659
- 3 Private Full-Day Tours to Cairo Top Attractions+One Airport Transfer: $300
- Private Transfer from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh : $290
- Cairo - Sharm El Sheikh: One-Way or Return Private Transfer: $290
- Full-Day Private Trip to Fayoum from Cairo, with Transfer: $286
- 2 Days and 2 Evenings Private Tour in Cairo include airport transfer and M&A: $280
- From One-Way Private Transfer To Luxor: $275
- Private Transfer from El Cairo (CAI) Airport to Hurghada: $264
- Private 3 Days in Giza Cairo and Alexandria including Free airport transfers: $250
- Cairo To El Gouna Private Transfer: $248
- Overnight camping White Desert (Baharaya Oasis) & Cairo Private Transfers: $240
- Day Trip to Luxor East and West Bank from Cairo with private airport transfer and lunch included: $235
Is it cheaper to fly into Fethiye or Cairo?
Prices for flights to both Cairo 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 $35Cairo $4.75
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 Cairo
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Cairo:
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Juice$0.04
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cairo
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cairo.
- Cairo/Giza: Nile Sunset, Dinner Cruise, Show & Private Transfer : $9.63
- Cairo Dinner Cruise, Belly Dancer Show With Pickup Service: $11
- Dinner Cruise on the Nile River: $12
- Nile Sunset, Dinner Cruise, Show and Private Transfer: $16
- VIP tour Giza pyramids ,Sphinx, Quad bike ,Camel, Dinner cruise : $19
- Private Expert tour Giza Pyramids ,Sphinx ,Nile Dinner Cruise & Belly Dancer: $19
- food tour private tour from cairo or giza hotel: $19
- Giza Pyramids, Camel Ride, Quad Bike, Night and Dinner Cruise on Nile: $19
- Private Cairo Food Tour : $20
- All inclusive Tour to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & ATV &Dinner cruise : $20
- Giza pyramids and Nile dinner cruise private tour from Cairo Giza hotels: $22
- Private Cairo food tour and Egyptian tea: $22
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Fethiye $38Cairo $5.75
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.
- Quad Safari Adventure from Fethiye: $24
- Full-Day Jeep Tour w/ Saklikent Visit & Lunch: $26
- Fethiye Jeep Safari Tour: $28
- Turkish Bath Experience in Fethiye: $28
- Tlos, Yakapark and Countryside Highlights Jeep Tour: $29
- 7-HourJeep Safari Adventure in Fethiye Turkey: $31
- Turkish Bath Experience in Fethiye : $33
- Fethiye Horse Riding Experience: $38
- Full-Day Boat Tour in Fethiye Islands: $38
- Private & Sharing Boat Tours from Fethiye: $38
- Jeep Safari Tour to Tlos Ruins & Yakapark with BBQ: $40
- Food Market and Kayakoy "Ghost Town" Tour from Fethiye: $40
Typical Entertainment Prices in Cairo
Here are a few typical costs in Cairo for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Entry to Camel Market for Two$0.84
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Egyptian Museum Entry for Two$6.49
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- ( Stopover Tour Of Cairo ) Private All Inc.Pyramids,Camel Ride,Museum& Lunch: $180
- 2 Days 1 Nights Tour package to Saint-Catherine from Cairo : $300
- 2-Day Ancient Egypt Tour with Pyramids and Museums: $219
- 2-Days Tour at Cairo & Giza: $86
- 3-Day Private Tour in Cairo : $196
- 3-Day Tour at Cairo & Giza : $200
- 3-Days Tour at Cairo (Customized Package): $229
- 4-Day Tours at Cairo & Giza & Alexandria: $209
- 8-Hour Private Tour Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum and local Bazaars: $26
- All Inclusive 2-Day Private Tour to All Pyramids and Cairo and 2 evenings: $299
- All Inclusive Full-Day Tour to Pyramids, Museum, mosque and Felucca: $79
- All Inclusive day tour to Giza pyramids, Egyptian museum and Felucca : $88
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFethiye $17Cairo $1.17
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Fethiye and Cairo, we can see that Fethiye is more expensive. And not only is Cairo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Fethiye is in Europe and Cairo 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 Cairo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cairo 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 Cairo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Fethiye Expensive? and Is Cairo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Fethiye or Cairo?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 130 times larger than the population of Fethiye. When comparing the sizes of Fethiye and Cairo, 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 Cairo?
Fethiye has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Cairo experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Fethiye or Cairo in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Fethiye as well as Cairo. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year.
Fethiye is around the same temperature as Cairo in the summer. The daily temperature in Fethiye averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Cairo fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Fethiye this time of the year. In the summer, Fethiye often gets more sunshine than Cairo. Fethiye gets 385 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cairo receives 350 hours of full sun.
Fethiye usually gets more rain in July than Cairo. Fethiye gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Cairo receives 1 mm (0 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyFethiye 28°C (82°F)Cairo 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Cairo in the Autumn?
Both Cairo and Fethiye are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Cairo because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the autumn, Fethiye is cooler than Cairo. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Fethiye in October average around 20°C (68°F), and Cairo averages at about 23°C (73°F).
It's quite sunny in Cairo. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Fethiye. Fethiye usually receives less sunshine than Cairo during autumn. Fethiye gets 249 hours of sunny skies, while Cairo receives 290 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Fethiye usually receives more rain than Cairo. Fethiye gets 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Cairo receives 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberFethiye 20°C (68°F)Cairo 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Cairo in the Winter?
Both Cairo and Fethiye during the winter are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round.
In January, Fethiye is generally cooler than Cairo. Daily temperatures in Fethiye average around 10°C (50°F), and Cairo fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the winter, Fethiye often gets less sunshine than Cairo. Fethiye gets 147 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cairo receives 221 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Fethiye. Fethiye usually gets more rain in January than Cairo. Fethiye gets 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain, while Cairo receives 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryFethiye 10°C (50°F)Cairo 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Cairo in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Fethiye and Cairo. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Fethiye is cooler than Cairo in the spring. The daily temperature in Fethiye averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Cairo fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In Fethiye, it's very sunny this time of the year. Fethiye usually receives less sunshine than Cairo during spring. Fethiye gets 250 hours of sunny skies, while Cairo receives 276 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Fethiye usually receives more rain than Cairo. Fethiye gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Cairo receives 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilFethiye 16°C (61°F)Cairo 21°C (70°F)
Typical Weather for Cairo and Fethiye
| Fethiye | Cairo | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (52°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Mar | 13°C (55°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
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