A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Fethiye vs. Hamburg for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Fethiye or Hamburg?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Should I visit Fethiye or Hamburg? 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 Hamburg?

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.

Hamburg

Hamburg is most noted for its port, which is the largest in Germany and the second busiest in Europe. Despite it's size, it is actually located about 100 kilometers from the North Sea on the River Elbe. The popularity of this port has given Hamburg the nickname as Germany's Gateway to the World. The city itself is the second largest in Germany and the metropolitan area has a population of over 4 million people.

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Which place is cheaper, Hamburg or Fethiye?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Fethiye is $109, while the average daily cost in Hamburg is $125. 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 Hamburg in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Fethiye $48
    Hamburg $58
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Fethiye $96
    Hamburg $116
Compare Hotels in Fethiye and Hamburg

Looking for a hotel in Fethiye or Hamburg? 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.

Hotels in Fethiye


Hotels in Hamburg


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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 Hamburg Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Fethiye $34
    Hamburg $31
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Fethiye

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Fethiye are as follows:


  • 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 Hamburg

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Hamburg:


  • Short Distance Ubahn Ticket
    $1.82

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hamburg

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hamburg:

  • Hamburg Airport(HAM): Transfer to Ostseekai Kiel Cruise Port: $645
  • Fredericia Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Hamburg city: $585
  • Hamburg Airport (HAM): Transfer to Fredericia Cruise Port: $585
  • Private One-Way Transfer to or from Kiel Port: $422
  • Private Direct Transfer From Hamburg to Berlin, English Speaking Driver: $300
  • Private Direct Transfer From Hamburg to Wolfsburg; English Speaking Driver: $289
  • Private Transfer from Hamburg to Hannover with 2h of Sightseeing: $271
  • Rickmer Rickmers Museum Guided Tour with Transfers : $267
  • Rickmer Rickmers Museum Guided Tour with Transfers: $262
  • Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Ostseekai Kiel Cruise Port-Round-Trip Private Transfer: $235
  • Private Transfer from Hamburg to Bremen with an English Speaking Driver: $234
  • Private Transfer From Hamburg To Bremen With a 2 Hour Stop: $233

Is it cheaper to fly into Fethiye or Hamburg?

Prices for flights to both Hamburg 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Fethiye $35
    Hamburg $37
Typical Food Prices in Fethiye

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Fethiye:


  • Fruit
    $0.22
  • Soda
    $0.09

Typical Food Prices in Hamburg

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Hamburg:


  • Pink Thai Soup Dinner and Spring Rolls
    $16
  • Currywurst and Pommes Frites
    $5.36
  • Donner Kebab and Coke
    $6.43
  • Traditional Hamburg Dinner w/ Beer
    $16
  • Donner Kebab Lunch
    $4.29
  • Sandwich and Coffee Break
    $6.43
  • Fish Sandwich from Fish Market
    $3.75
  • Coffee and Donut
    $4.29

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hamburg

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hamburg.

  • St. Pauli kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $48
  • Elphi Plaza und HafenCity kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $59
  • Original Musical Dinner Cruise 2024: $117
  • Hamburg Private Food Tours with a Local: 100% Personalized : $186
  • St. Pauli: Guided Food Tour with 5 Tastings: $481
  • Elbphilharmonie Plaza and HafenCity Food Tour: $588
  • Elbphilharmonie Plaza and HafenCity Food Tour: $588

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Fethiye $38
    Hamburg $42
Typical Entertainment Prices in Fethiye

For Fethiye, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Paragliding
    $7.42
  • 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 Hamburg

Here are a few typical costs in Hamburg for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • Tower at St. Michael's Church
    $3.75

Tours and Activities in Hamburg

Here are a few actual costs in Hamburg for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Hamburg Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide: $287
  • Safari tour in St Pauli: $33
  • "Cruise in the City" - Sailing Yacht Event, Hamburg/Elbe: $69
  • "Hafengeburtstag Hamburg" 2024. Cruise&Sail from/to Wedel: $181
  • "Highlights of Hamburg" Biketour: $39
  • 1 Hour Kiez Speed Tour for Adults: $19
  • 1-Day Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour of Hamburg Line D: $20
  • 10 secrets of Hamburg's old town - exciting scavenger hunt tour: $34
  • 2 Hours Guided Hamburg E-Scooter Tour: $71
  • 2 Hours Guided Hamburg Segway Night Tour: $93
  • 2 Hours Guided Hamburg Segway Tour: $75
  • 2 Hours Hamburg E-scooter Tour: $35

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Fethiye $17
    Hamburg $19

Sample the Local Flavors in Hamburg

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Hamburg:

  • Night Pub Crawl through The Repperbahn: $21
  • Weekend Night Pub Crawl through the Reeperbahn: $34
  • Pub Crawl - Ultimate party pub crawl incl. One-hour drinks flat rate: $44
  • Hamburg Pub Crawl including 1 hour flatrate for beer: $51
  • Bachelor(ette) Premium Party with Pub Crawl: $401
  • Private Pub Crawl Tour: $401
  • Private Premium Pub Crawl: $513


When comparing the travel costs between Fethiye and Hamburg, we can see that Hamburg 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.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Fethiye Expensive? and Is Hamburg Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Fethiye or Hamburg?

Hamburg has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Fethiye. When comparing the sizes of Fethiye and Hamburg, 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 Hamburg?

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 Hamburg in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Fethiye as well as Hamburg. Also, many travelers come to Hamburg for the music scene and the family-friendly experiences.

In July, Fethiye is generally much warmer than Hamburg. Daily temperatures in Fethiye average around 28°C (82°F), and Hamburg fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Hamburg. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Fethiye this time of the year. In the summer, Fethiye often gets more sunshine than Hamburg. Fethiye gets 385 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hamburg receives 207 hours of full sun.

Fethiye usually gets less rain in July than Hamburg. Fethiye gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Hamburg receives 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Fethiye 28°C (82°F) 
    Hamburg 17°C (62°F)

Should I visit Fethiye or Hamburg in the Autumn?

Both Hamburg and Fethiye are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, many visitors come to Hamburg in the autumn for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.

Fethiye is much warmer than Hamburg in the autumn. The daily temperature in Fethiye averages around 20°C (68°F) in October, and Hamburg fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Fethiye. Fethiye usually receives more sunshine than Hamburg during autumn. Fethiye gets 249 hours of sunny skies, while Hamburg receives 101 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Fethiye usually receives less rain than Hamburg. Fethiye gets 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Hamburg receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Fethiye 20°C (68°F) 
    Hamburg 10°C (50°F)

Should I visit Fethiye or Hamburg in the Winter?

Both Hamburg and Fethiye during the winter are popular places to visit. Furthermore, most visitors come to Hamburg for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.

Hamburg can be very cold during winter. In the winter, Fethiye is much warmer than Hamburg. Typically, the winter temperatures in Fethiye in January average around 10°C (50°F), and Hamburg averages at about 0°C (33°F).

In the winter, Fethiye often gets more sunshine than Hamburg. Fethiye gets 147 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hamburg receives 42 hours of full sun.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Fethiye. Fethiye usually gets more rain in January than Hamburg. Fethiye gets 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain, while Hamburg receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Fethiye 10°C (50°F) 
    Hamburg 0°C (33°F)

Should I visit Fethiye or Hamburg in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Fethiye and Hamburg. Furthermore, the spring months attract visitors to Hamburg because of the natural beauty.

In April, Fethiye is generally much warmer than Hamburg. Daily temperatures in Fethiye average around 16°C (61°F), and Hamburg fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).

In Fethiye, it's very sunny this time of the year. Fethiye usually receives more sunshine than Hamburg during spring. Fethiye gets 250 hours of sunny skies, while Hamburg receives 161 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Fethiye usually receives less rain than Hamburg. Fethiye gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Hamburg receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Fethiye 16°C (61°F) 
    Hamburg 8°C (46°F)

Typical Weather for Hamburg and Fethiye

Fethiye Hamburg
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 10°C (50°F) 114 mm (4.5 in) 0°C (33°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Feb 11°C (52°F) 107 mm (4.2 in) 1°C (34°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)
Mar 13°C (55°F) 77 mm (3 in) 4°C (39°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Apr 16°C (61°F) 40 mm (1.6 in) 8°C (46°F) 51 mm (2 in)
May 20°C (68°F) 29 mm (1.1 in) 12°C (54°F) 57 mm (2.3 in)
Jun 25°C (77°F) 12 mm (0.5 in) 15°C (60°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Jul 28°C (82°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 17°C (62°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Aug 28°C (82°F) 9 mm (0.4 in) 17°C (62°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Sep 25°C (77°F) 3 mm (0.1 in) 14°C (57°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Oct 20°C (68°F) 47 mm (1.9 in) 10°C (50°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Nov 15°C (59°F) 118 mm (4.6 in) 5°C (41°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Dec 12°C (54°F) 124 mm (4.9 in) 2°C (35°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)