Which place is cheaper, Gijon or Fethiye?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Fethiye or Gijon?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Fethiye or Gijon? 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 Gijon?
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.
Gijon
Gijon is a coastal city of the Asturias Principality of Spain. Known for its Roman past, museums, sculptures, and architecture, visitors have many opportunities to learn about Gijon's cultural and historic past. Given its location by the sea, the city is also skirted by a few nice beaches for a more leisurely getaway.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Turkey, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Turkey, The Best Bicycle Tours in Spain, and The Best Adventure Tours to Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFethiye $109Gijon $128
The average daily cost (per person) in Fethiye is $109, while the average daily cost in Gijon is $128. 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 Gijon in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFethiye $48Gijon $86
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFethiye $96Gijon $172
Compare Hotels in Fethiye and Gijon
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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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Fethiye $34Gijon $10
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:
- Fethiye to Dalaman International Airport (DLM) - Departure Private Transfer: $26
- Private Departure Transfer: Fethiye Hotels to Dalaman Airport: $28
- Fethiye to Dalaman Airport (DLM) - Departure Private Transfer: $30
- Fethiye Jeep Safari With Free Hotel Transfer and Lunch: $35
- Private Arrival Transfer: Dalaman Airport to Fethiye Hotels: $38
- Fethiye 12 Islands Boat Trip With Free Hotel Transfer & Lunch: $38
- Fethiye Horse Riding Experience With Free Hotel Transfer Service: $40
- From Ferry Transfer to Rhodes: $43
- From Island Sailing Trip with Transfer and Lunch: $45
- Fethiye Quad Safari Experience (Adventure Tour) w/ Hotel Transfer: $45
- Private Departure Transfer: Fethiye, Oludeniz Region Hotels to Dalaman Airport: $47
- From Quad Bike Adventure with Transfers: $48
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gijon
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Gijon:
- Private Transfer from Gijon Cruise Port to Asturias Airport (OVD): $39
Is it cheaper to fly into Fethiye or Gijon?
Prices for flights to both Gijon 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 $35Gijon $33
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 Gijon
Some typical examples of dining costs in Gijon are as follows:
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Lunch for 2$23
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Fethiye $38Gijon $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.
- 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
Tours and Activities in Gijon
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Gijon are as follows:
- Classic romantic walking tour in Gijon: $192
- Fascinating Memories of the Gijon Walking Tour: $208
- Full-Day Cudillero and Luarca Private Tour from Gijon: $286
- Gijón Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Experience: $8.95
- Hiking Experience in Asturias, from Gijón or Oviedo: $93
- Private Cultural Tour of Oviedo with Pickup: $297
- Private Tour of Gijon City and Villaviciosa : $287
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFethiye $17Gijon $15
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Fethiye and Gijon, we can see that Gijon 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 Gijon would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Gijon 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 Gijon Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Fethiye or Gijon?
Gijon has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Fethiye. When comparing the sizes of Fethiye and Gijon, 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 Gijon?
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 Gijon in the Summer?
Both Gijon and Fethiye during the summer are popular places to visit.
In July, Fethiye is generally much warmer than Gijon. Daily temperatures in Fethiye average around 28°C (82°F), and Gijon fluctuates around 19°C (65°F).
In Gijon, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Fethiye. In the summer, Fethiye often gets more sunshine than Gijon. Fethiye gets 385 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gijon receives 203 hours of full sun.
Fethiye usually gets less rain in July than Gijon. Fethiye gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Gijon receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyFethiye 28°C (82°F)Gijon 19°C (65°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Gijon in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Fethiye and Gijon.
Fethiye is a little warmer than Gijon in the autumn. The daily temperature in Fethiye averages around 20°C (68°F) in October, and Gijon fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
In Fethiye, it's very sunny this time of the year. Fethiye usually receives more sunshine than Gijon during autumn. Fethiye gets 249 hours of sunny skies, while Gijon receives 138 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Fethiye usually receives less rain than Gijon. Fethiye gets 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Gijon receives 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberFethiye 20°C (68°F)Gijon 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Gijon in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Fethiye as well as Gijon.
In the winter, Fethiye is around the same temperature as Gijon. Typically, the winter temperatures in Fethiye in January average around 10°C (50°F), and Gijon averages at about 10°C (49°F).
In the winter, Fethiye often gets more sunshine than Gijon. Fethiye gets 147 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gijon receives 95 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Gijon. Fethiye receives a lot of rain in the winter. Fethiye usually gets more rain in January than Gijon. Fethiye gets 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain, while Gijon 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)Gijon 10°C (49°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Gijon in the Spring?
Both Gijon and Fethiye are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
In April, Fethiye is generally a little warmer than Gijon. Daily temperatures in Fethiye average around 16°C (61°F), and Gijon fluctuates around 11°C (53°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Fethiye. Fethiye usually receives more sunshine than Gijon during spring. Fethiye gets 250 hours of sunny skies, while Gijon receives 143 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Fethiye usually receives less rain than Gijon. Fethiye gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Gijon receives 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilFethiye 16°C (61°F)Gijon 11°C (53°F)
Typical Weather for Gijon and Fethiye
| Fethiye | Gijon | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (52°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Mar | 13°C (55°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 14°C (56°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) |
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