Should you visit Fethiye or Diyarbakir?
Should I visit Fethiye or Diyarbakir? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
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.
Diyarbakir
Diyarbak?r is the largest city in Southeastern Turkey, located on the banks of Tigris River, which is one of two great rivers of the Middle East. The city is known especially for its old city, housed within ancient fortress walls that have been designated an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Within this fortress is a glimpse into the city's ancient history and traditional customs that remain alive today.
Which city is cheaper, Diyarbakir or Fethiye?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Fethiye is $46, while the average daily cost in Diyarbakir is $42. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Fethiye and Diyarbakir in more detail.
Accommodation
An average hotel room with basic furnishings costs about $40 in Fethiye For the most convenient locations and nicer amenities you can expect to pay a bit more.
For a normal double-occupancy room in Diyarbakir, $40 is the average cost for a hotel room. Also in Diyarbakir, the typical price for a place to stay for one person is $20, such as in a hostel.
Food
In Fethiye travelers spend around $14 a day on food. You can save money by choosing casual restaurants or food stalls, or you can spend plenty more by dining in nicer restaurants at every meal.
The average traveler spends about $13 per day in Diyarbakir for food, but obviously this is dependent on the type of restaurant and the amount of food ordered. To save money you can grab a lighter lunch or dinner, or you can try fast food or street food.
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Food
Meals for one day
Fethiye $14
Diyarbakir $13
Typical Food prices in Fethiye
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Fethiye:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Fethiye
For Fethiye, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Sunset Cruise with Live Music and Dinner:
$25
Typical Food prices in Diyarbakir
For Diyarbakir, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Dessert
$0.70
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Lunch for Two
$2.22
Local Transportation
To get around in Fethiye, the average visitor spends $14 per day, per person. This includes the costs of taxi rides and private drivers as well as public transportation, which tends to be much more affordable.
Diyarbakir's transportation costs can vary by the type of transport chosen by visitors. Naturally, taxis and private drivers cost much more than public transportation options. On average, visitors spend $9.16 per person, per day on transportation in Diyarbakir.
Typical Local Transportation prices in Fethiye
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Fethiye are as follows:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fethiye
Also for Fethiye, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Vip airport transfer Dalaman airport to/from Fethiye:
$66
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Ultra Luxury VIP Airport Transfer From/To Dalaman Airport:
$56
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Tandem Paragliding Over The Blue Lagoon in Fethiye From Kas Inc.Transfer:
$226
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Private Transfer from Fethiye to Dalaman Airport:
$44
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Private Departure Transfer: Fethiye, Oludeniz Region Hotels to Dalaman Airport:
$29
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Private Departure Transfer: Fethiye Hotels to Dalaman Airport:
$32
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Private Arrival Transfer: Dalaman Airport to Fethiye Hotels:
$43
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Private Airport Transfers: From Fethiye/Oludeniz to Dalaman Airport:
$61
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Private Airport Transfers: From Fethiye/Oludeniz to Dalaman Airport:
$61
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Private Airport Transfers From & To Dalaman Airport - Fethiye Area:
$27
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One-way Shared Transfer: Dalaman Airport to Marmaris & Icmeler:
$12
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One-Way Shared Transfer: Fethiye to Dalaman Airport:
$11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Diyarbakir
Also for Diyarbakir, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Diyarbakir Airport to Diyarbakir City Center Hotels Private Arrival Transfer:
$63
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Diyarbakir City Center Hotels to Diyarbakir Airport Private Departure Transfer:
$63
Entertainment
In Fethiye, the costs for things to do, activities, admission tickets, and other sightseeing expenses are on average $22 per person, per day.
Sightseeing, admission tickets, things to do, and other entertainment expenses in Diyarbakir can vary widely by price. On average, visitors spend around $14 per person, per day on entertainment and sightseeing here.
Typical Entertainment prices in Fethiye
For Fethiye, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
Tours and Activities in Fethiye
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Fethiye.
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12 Island Tour from Fethiye:
$28
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15 Days Eco Tourism Tour From Fethiye:
$1,857
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2-Day tour Ephesus and Pamukkale from Fethiye:
$106
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2-day Ancient Ephesus and Pamukkale Hot Springs Tour:
$157
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Adventure in Saklikent Gorge and Ancient City Tlos:
$33
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Blue Lagoon Ölüdeniz Tandem Paragliding Experience from Fethiye:
$154
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Dalyan Day Trip from Fethiye Including River Cruise, Mud Baths and Iztuzu Beach:
$42
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Dalyan Mud Baths and Turtle Beach Day Tour From Fethiye:
$35
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Dalyan River Cruise by Boat with Lunch and Sea Turtles Watching:
$40
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Ephesus and Pamukkale 2 Day tour from Fethiye:
$165
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Fethiye Boat Cruise Including Lunch:
$31
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Fethiye Jeep Safari Tour Including Lunch:
$26
Tours and Activities in Diyarbakir
For Diyarbakir, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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Mesopotamia 7 Day Tour - Diyarbakir, Mardin, Urfa, Nemrut and more:
$491
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Mesopotamia 7 Day Tour to Diyarbakir, Mardin, Urf and Nemrut:
$2,178
Alcohol
Alcoholic beverages can often be a significant portion of a traveler's budget, and the costs can vary greatly from person to person. In Fethiye, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is $9.33.
Typically, people visiting Diyarbakir spend on average $7.61 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
When comparing the travel costs between Fethiye and Diyarbakir, we can see that Fethiye 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.
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