Which place is cheaper, Florence or Fethiye?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Fethiye or Florence?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Fethiye or Florence? 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 Florence?
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.
Florence
Florence is the capital of Tuscany and one of the most well known cities in Italy for its art and cultural scenes. The city is rooted in history and you can see this in the architecture, statues, gardens, and art that are everywhere around town. This city truly is a living museum. You should allow yourself at least a couple of days to explore Florence and if you can afford more, it is well worth the time. In particular, if art history is your passion then you will need a week or more to satisfy your interest as the museums and architecturally impressive buildings throughout the city are endless.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Turkey, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Turkey, The Best Luxury Tours to Italy, and The Best Budget Tours to Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFethiye $109Florence $165
The average daily cost (per person) in Fethiye is $109, while the average daily cost in Florence is $165. 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 Florence in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFethiye $48Florence $93
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFethiye $96Florence $186
Compare Hotels in Fethiye and Florence
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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 Florence Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Fethiye $34Florence $23
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
- Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Calis Beach Hotels: $289
- Fethiye Hotels to Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers: $267
- Antalya Calis Beach Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $240
- Dalaman Int Airport (DLM): Private Transfer to Fethiye: $119
- Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Olympos Hotels: $115
- Antalya Olympos Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $114
- Fethiye Rhodes Ferry Ticket With Free Hotel Transfer: $99
- Private Airport Transfers: From Orhaniye to Dalaman Airport: $99
- Private Airport Transfers: From Fethiye/Oludeniz to Dalaman Airport: $98
- Hisaronu (Fethiye) Hotels to Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers: $87
- Fethiye City Center Hotels to Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers: $82
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Florence
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Florence:
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Taxi Ride Within City$8.57
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Taxi from Airport$27
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In City Parking (Full Day)$32
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Bus Pass (Full Day)$5.36
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Bus From Airport$5.36
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Florence
Also for Florence, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From One-Way Private Transfer to Sorrento: $2,138
- From Amalfi Coast Transfer with a Stop in Pompeii: $1,176
- Transfer Between Florence and Rome with Sightseeing Stop: $1,176
- Private Transfer from Cinque Terre to Florence or Siena: $893
- Private Round-Trip Transfer to Pisa: $567
- Private Transfer to Bologna Airport (BLQ): $429
- From Private Transfer to Siena: $396
- From Private Transfer to Livorno Port: $386
- Transfer from Livorno Port to Accommodation: $386
- Florence Airport (FLR): One-Way/Roundtrip Private Transfer: $314
- Horse ride in the Mugello (transfer from / to Florence) and Tuscan aperitif: $293
- Private Transfer from San Casciano in Val di Pesa to Firenze (FLR) Airport: $292
Is it cheaper to fly into Fethiye or Florence?
Prices for flights to both Florence 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 $35Florence $38
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 Florence
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Florence:
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Panini Sandwich$6.96
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$18
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Florence
For Florence, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Florence Street Food Tour: Market & City Center: $23
- Hard Rock Cafe Florence with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $27
- Virtual Live Cooking Class What Do You Have in Your Pantry: $35
- Virtual Cooking Class: Bruschetta & Tiramisù: $35
- Italian Fresh Pasta Private Virtual Cooking Class: $40
- Street Food Tour with Local Expert Guide: $41
- Street Food Tour and Sightseeing with Local Expert Guide in 2.5 hours : $41
- Florence Food Tour: Home-Made Pasta, Truffle, Cantucci, Olive Oil, Gelato: $41
- Food Tour in Santo Spirito: $47
- Walking Food Tour at Sunset with Tastings: $47
- Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine: $61
- Pasta Cooking Experience in Florence: $62
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Fethiye $38Florence $32
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 Florence
For Florence, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Admission to Uffizi$12
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Phone Booking Fee for Uffizi$4.29
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Firenze Card (for Two)$107
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Audioguides at Uffizi (for Two)$21
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Giotto's Tower Entrance Fee$6.43
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Boboli Gardens Entrance Fee$7.50
Tours and Activities in Florence
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Florence.
- Best of Florence walking tour & Accademia Gallery- monolingual small group tour: $92
- Florence FoodTour with Local Guide: $191
- Florence-Private bike tour: $98
- From Sunset Panoramic e-Bike or Classic Bike tour : $38
- Semi-Private Uffizi Gallery Guided Tour: $71
- Tour Private of Florence in electric car : $41
- VIP Uffizi Gallery Tour: $75
- "Good Morning Chianti Classico" - Tour in 2 wineries with lunch: $196
- 1-Hour Experience with Brunello. Visit to the Vineyard and Cellar: $35
- 1-Hour Golf Cart Private Tour through the Center of Florence: $49
- 2 Hour Private Guided Tour: Uffizi Galleries for Families: $38
- 2-Hour Guided Tour to Uffizi Gallery and its Symbols: $55
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFethiye $17Florence $20
Typical Alcohol Prices in Florence
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Florence from other travelers:
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Glass of Chianti$4.50
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Bottle of Wine$8.04
Sample the Local Flavors in Florence
Also in Florence, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine Tasting by CarusVini in San Casciano in val di Pesa: $16
- Great wine tasting at Tenuta Moriano: $25
- Biodynamic Wine Tasting with Producer in Vinci: $28
- 3 Types Tuscany Wine Tasting with Local Appetizers: $29
- From Florence to Chianti Rufina: Wine Tasting Experience: $32
- Classic Wine Tasting in Montalcino: $33
- Discover Artimino wine tasting, a few steps from Florence: $33
- Three Types of Tuscany Wine Tasting with Local Appetizers: $37
- Wine Tasting and Paring Class Guided Tour in Florence: $42
- Chianti Wine Tour: Tuscan Reds : $43
- Wine Tasting and Pairing Class Guided Tour in Florence: $43
- Wine Tasting and Pairing Class Guided Tour in Florence: $43
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Fethiye and Florence, we can see that Florence 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 Florence would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Florence 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 Florence Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Fethiye or Florence?
Florence has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Fethiye. When comparing the sizes of Fethiye and Florence, 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 Florence?
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 Florence in the Summer?
Both Florence and Fethiye are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, many visitors come to Florence in the summer for the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Fethiye is a little warmer than Florence. Typically, the summer temperatures in Fethiye in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Florence averages at about 25°C (77°F).
It's quite sunny in Florence. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Fethiye. Fethiye usually receives more sunshine than Florence during summer. Fethiye gets 385 hours of sunny skies, while Florence receives 316 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Fethiye usually receives less rain than Florence. Fethiye gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Florence receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyFethiye 28°C (82°F)Florence 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Florence in the Autumn?
Both Florence and Fethiye during the autumn are popular places to visit. Also, most visitors come to Florence for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In October, Fethiye is generally a little warmer than Florence. Daily temperatures in Fethiye average around 20°C (68°F), and Florence fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
It's quite sunny in Fethiye. In the autumn, Fethiye often gets more sunshine than Florence. Fethiye gets 249 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Florence receives 177 hours of full sun.
Fethiye usually gets less rain in October than Florence. Fethiye gets 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Florence receives 96 mm (3.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberFethiye 20°C (68°F)Florence 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Florence in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Fethiye and Florence. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Florence because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Fethiye is a little warmer than Florence in the winter. The daily temperature in Fethiye averages around 10°C (50°F) in January, and Florence fluctuates around 7°C (45°F).
Fethiye usually receives more sunshine than Florence during winter. Fethiye gets 147 hours of sunny skies, while Florence receives 105 hours of full sun in the winter.
Fethiye gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Fethiye usually receives more rain than Florence. Fethiye gets 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain, while Florence receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryFethiye 10°C (50°F)Florence 7°C (45°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Florence in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Fethiye as well as Florence. Also, the natural beauty are the main draw to Florence this time of year.
In the spring, Fethiye is a little warmer than Florence. Typically, the spring temperatures in Fethiye in April average around 16°C (61°F), and Florence averages at about 14°C (57°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Fethiye this time of the year. In the spring, Fethiye often gets more sunshine than Florence. Fethiye gets 250 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Florence receives 192 hours of full sun.
Fethiye usually gets less rain in April than Florence. Fethiye gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Florence receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilFethiye 16°C (61°F)Florence 14°C (57°F)
Typical Weather for Florence and Fethiye
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (52°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 13°C (55°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 76 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
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