Which place is cheaper, Helsinki or Fethiye?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Fethiye or Helsinki?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Fethiye or Helsinki? 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 Helsinki?
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.
Helsinki
Helsinki is the capital of Finland and dates back to 1550. Helsinki is an international metropolis with a diverse population, but also a small town vibe. The city itself has a population of just over 600,000 but the metropolitan area, including Espoo and Vantaa, has a population of more than 1.3 million. There are many outdoor bars and cafes that take advantage of the warmer summer months. During this time there are long days, and the population floods into the street after a long and cold winter, so visiting during the summer is a fun and lively experience.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Turkey, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Turkey, The Best 10-Day Tours in Finland, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Finland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFethiye $92Helsinki $187
The average daily cost (per person) in Fethiye is $92, while the average daily cost in Helsinki is $187. 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 Helsinki in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFethiye $33Helsinki $83
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFethiye $66Helsinki $166
Compare Hotels in Fethiye and Helsinki
Looking for a hotel in Fethiye or Helsinki? 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 Helsinki Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Fethiye $23Helsinki $25
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Fethiye
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Fethiye are as follows:
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Local Bus$0.18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fethiye
Also for Fethiye, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Rafting: Dalaman River, including breakfast, lunch, and hotel transfers: $107
- Private Transfer: Fethiye Hotels to and from Dalaman Airport: $35
- Private Transfer from or to Dalaman Airport Fethiye and Oludeniz: $85
- Private Departure Transfer: Fethiye, Oludeniz Region Hotels to Dalaman Airport: $51
- Private Departure Transfer From Fethiye Hotels to Dalaman Airport: $51
- Paragliding Oludeniz With Transfer - Fethiye, Turkey: $194
- Paragliding Experience in Fethiye with Roundtrip Transfer: $180
- Luxury Airport Transfer From Fethiye To Dalaman Airport: $58
- Hisaronu (Fethiye) Hotels to Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers: $94
- Full-Day Scuba Diving Experience from Fethiye with Transfer: $70
- Full-Day Dalyan Tour with Lunch and Hotel Transfer from Fethiye: $58
- From Turkish Bath with Hotel Transfer: $31
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Helsinki
Also for Helsinki, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private transfer from Helsinki Airport with Meet & Greet: $791
- The Executive Helsinki Transfer*****: $265
- Nordic Luxe: Private VIP Transfer Helsinki AIRPORT: $265
- Helsinki Private Arrival Airport Transfer: $230
- PREMIUM Airport & City Transfers Helsinki*****: $229
- Private Luxury Transfer in Helsinki: $192
- Private Transfer from Helsinki City Hotels to Kotka Cruise Port: $166
- Private Transfer from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Kotka Port: $166
- Private Airport Transfer by VIP car in Helsinki region: $158
- VIP Airport transfers in Helsinki region: $156
- Private Transfer from Airport in Helsinki and Vice versa: $147
- Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Helsinki - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $136
Is it cheaper to fly into Fethiye or Helsinki?
Prices for flights to both Helsinki 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 $41Helsinki $68
Typical Food Prices in Fethiye
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Fethiye:
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Fruit$0.15
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Soda$0.06
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Fethiye
For Fethiye, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Fethiye Sunset Cruise with Dinner, Swimming Break, and Entertainment: $42
- ölüdeniz: Sunset Boat Tour with Swimming and Dinner: $58
- Fresh Garden Home Cooking with a Local Chef in Fethiye: $73
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Helsinki
For Helsinki, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Helsinki Authentic Walking Food Tour with 8 Local Tastings: $121
- From Moose & Wildlife Safari with Campfire Dinner: $170
- FOOD Tour with Roof Top Bar in Helsinki: $187
- Authentic Lake Sauna, Swim and Dinner with Locals near Helsinki: $288
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Fethiye $26Helsinki $31
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$5.05
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Gorge Walk entry and photo$0.12
Tours and Activities in Fethiye
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Fethiye.
- Ölüdeniz Butterfly Valley Boat Tour Max 30 People (No Loud Music): $72
- Ölüdeniz: 2-Hour Tandem Paragliding Experience: $230
- 4 Hours Oludeniz Group Tour: $112
- 7-HourJeep Safari Adventure in Fethiye Turkey: $33
- ALL-INCLUSIVE BOUTIQUE Tour: Kaş, Kalkan & Kaputaş from Fethiye: $89
- Babadağ Cable Car Ticket with Pickup and Paragliding Options: $89
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $30
- Blue Lagoon Ölüdeniz Tandem Paragliding Experience from Fethiye: $200
- Boutique Dalyan Tour: Mud Bath, Rock Tombs & Turtle Beach: $75
- Butterfly Valley Boat Trip & 6 Bays Cruise from Fethiye, Ölüdeniz: $53
- Cruise The Blues in the 12 Islands Fethiye: $53
- Dalyan Mud Baths and Turtle Beach Day Tour From Fethiye: $112
Tours and Activities in Helsinki
For Helsinki, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 3 Hours Helsinki Stopover Tour from Airport: $106
- 4 Hour Best of Helsinki Tour from Cruise Port: $78
- A Finntastic Walking Tour in Helsinki: $24
- A Private Walking Tour Through Helsinki: $294
- A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Helsinki's Historical Highlights: $12
- A Walking Tour Through WWI Land Fortifications: $294
- All Inclusive Luxury Day Cruise Helsinki to Tallinn Self Guided: $259
- Best of Private City Highlights Tour: $95
- Best of Small Group Walking Tour (Max 10, 3 Hours): $68
- City Sightseeing Helsinki Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $42
- Cruise Friendly Helsinki Tour: $83
- Day to Porvoo from Medieval Old Town Guided Tour: $118
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFethiye $12Helsinki $18
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Fethiye and Helsinki, we can see that Helsinki 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 Helsinki would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Helsinki 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 Helsinki Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Fethiye or Helsinki?
Helsinki has a larger population, and is about 9 times larger than the population of Fethiye. When comparing the sizes of Fethiye and Helsinki, 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 Helsinki?
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 Helsinki in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Fethiye and Helsinki. Also, most visitors come to Helsinki for the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In the summer, Fethiye is much warmer than Helsinki. Typically, the summer temperatures in Fethiye in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Helsinki averages at about 17°C (62°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Helsinki this time of the year. In Fethiye, it's very sunny this time of the year. Fethiye usually receives more sunshine than Helsinki during summer. Fethiye gets 385 hours of sunny skies, while Helsinki receives 275 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Fethiye usually receives less rain than Helsinki. Fethiye gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Helsinki receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyFethiye 28°C (82°F)Helsinki 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Helsinki in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Fethiye as well as Helsinki. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Helsinki because of the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Fethiye is generally much warmer than Helsinki. Daily temperatures in Fethiye average around 20°C (68°F), and Helsinki fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Fethiye this time of the year. In the autumn, Fethiye often gets more sunshine than Helsinki. Fethiye gets 249 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Helsinki receives 90 hours of full sun.
Fethiye usually gets less rain in October than Helsinki. Fethiye gets 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Helsinki receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberFethiye 20°C (68°F)Helsinki 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Helsinki in the Winter?
Both Helsinki and Fethiye are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Helsinki this time of year.
It's quite cold in Helsinki in the winter. Fethiye is much warmer than Helsinki in the winter. The daily temperature in Fethiye averages around 10°C (50°F) in January, and Helsinki fluctuates around -6°C (21°F).
Fethiye usually receives more sunshine than Helsinki during winter. Fethiye gets 147 hours of sunny skies, while Helsinki receives 39 hours of full sun in the winter.
It's quite rainy in Fethiye. In January, Fethiye usually receives more rain than Helsinki. Fethiye gets 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain, while Helsinki receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryFethiye 10°C (50°F)Helsinki -6°C (21°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Helsinki in the Spring?
Both Helsinki and Fethiye during the spring are popular places to visit. Furthermore, many travelers come to Helsinki for the natural beauty.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Helsinki. In the spring, Fethiye is much warmer than Helsinki. Typically, the spring temperatures in Fethiye in April average around 16°C (61°F), and Helsinki averages at about 3°C (37°F).
It's quite sunny in Fethiye. In the spring, Fethiye often gets more sunshine than Helsinki. Fethiye gets 250 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Helsinki receives 183 hours of full sun.
Fethiye usually gets around the same amount of rain in April as Helsinki. Fethiye gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Helsinki receives 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilFethiye 16°C (61°F)Helsinki 3°C (37°F)
Typical Weather for Helsinki and Fethiye
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) | -6°C (21°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (52°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | -7°C (20°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 13°C (55°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | -3°C (27°F) | 34 mm (1.4 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) | 1°C (33°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) | -4°C (26°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
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