Which place is cheaper, Kotor or Fethiye?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Fethiye or Kotor?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Fethiye or Kotor? 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 Kotor?
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.
Kotor
A coastal town of Montenegro, Kotor is also a beautifully-preserved fortified, medieval town, featuring a labyrinth of cobbled streets, lively piazzas, historic churches, and a spread of bars and restaurants throughout its historic Old Town.
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 Montenegro, and The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFethiye $109Kotor $107
The average daily cost (per person) in Fethiye is $109, while the average daily cost in Kotor is $107. 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 Kotor in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFethiye $48Kotor $52
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFethiye $96Kotor $104
Compare Hotels in Fethiye and Kotor
Looking for a hotel in Fethiye or Kotor? 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 Kotor Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Fethiye $34Kotor $9.92
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:
- 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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kotor
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kotor:
- Private Transfer from Dubrovnik to Kotor: $333
- Kotor Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Podgorica hotels: $297
- Podgorica Airport (TGD): Transfer to Kotor Cruise Port: $297
- Airport Transfer Tivat / Porto Montenegro to Podgorica City: $272
- Private Transfer from Lustica to Podgorica Airport (TGD): $262
- Transfer Portonovi / Herceg Novi to Dubrovnik Old Town: $251
- Private transfer from Kotor to Dubrovnik: $240
- Private Transfer from Tivat Airport (TIV) to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV): $214
- Private Transfer from Herceg Novi to Dubrovnik City: $194
- Private Transfer from Kotor or Perast to Dubrovnik airport: $185
- Private Transfer from Herceg Novi to Podgorica: $155
- Private Transfer from Herceg Novi to Podgorica Airport (TGD): $155
Is it cheaper to fly into Fethiye or Kotor?
Prices for flights to both Kotor 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 $35Kotor $46
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kotor
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kotor.
- Kotor City Tour and Cooking Class : $203
- Kotor private cooking class with lunch and Old town guided tour: $226
- Kotor and Perast Private Tour with Cooking Class and Boat Ride: $262
- Cooking class in a local home & old town walking tour: $306
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Fethiye $38Kotor $8.92
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 Kotor
Here are a few actual costs in Kotor for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Blue Cave, Lady of Rocks and Mamula Speed Boat Tour : $44
- "Adriatic Adventure: Blue Cave & Islands Speedboat Tour": $46
- 1-Day Montenegro Hiking Tour to Durmitor National Park : $119
- 3 Hour Speed Boat Tour to Blue Cave with WiFi and Drinks: $55
- 3-Hour Blue Cave and Our Lady of the Rocks Private Speedboat Tour: $294
- Adventure park ’Lovcen’ and Njegos’s Mausoleum : $198
- All inclusive - Lovcen tour: $131
- Bay of 2-Hour Stand Up Paddle Board Tour: $53
- Bay of 2.5-Hour Kayak Tour: $53
- Bay of 2.5-Hour Kayak Tour : $55
- Bike & hike tour : $82
- Bike tour - Downhill from Njegos Mausoleum to Kotor bay: $134
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFethiye $17Kotor $9.12
Sample the Local Flavors in Kotor
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Kotor:
- Private tour: Homemade food and wine tasting at my family home: $125
- Private National Park Lovcen with food and wine tasting: $136
- Wine tasting and magical tour from Kotor, Budva, Tivat (Lovcen,Skadar lake): $251
- National Parks Skadar Lake and Lovcen+Wine tasting (Private tour): $260
- Skadar Lake National Park with Wine Tasting: $428
When comparing the travel costs between Fethiye and Kotor, 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.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Fethiye Expensive? and Is Kotor Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Fethiye or Kotor?
Fethiye has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Kotor. When comparing the sizes of Fethiye and Kotor, 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 Kotor?
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 Kotor in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Fethiye as well as Kotor. Also, many travelers come to Kotor for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the small town charm, and the family-friendly experiences.
Fethiye is around the same temperature as Kotor in the summer. The daily temperature in Fethiye averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Kotor fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Kotor. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Fethiye this time of the year. In the summer, Fethiye often gets more sunshine than Kotor. Fethiye gets 385 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kotor receives 341 hours of full sun.
Fethiye usually gets less rain in July than Kotor. Fethiye gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Kotor receives 47 mm (1.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyFethiye 28°C (82°F)Kotor 26°C (80°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Kotor in the Autumn?
Both Kotor and Fethiye are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, many visitors come to Kotor in the autumn for the hiking trails, the small town atmosphere, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Fethiye is a little warmer than Kotor. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Fethiye in October average around 20°C (68°F), and Kotor averages at about 17°C (63°F).
It's quite sunny in Kotor. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Fethiye. Fethiye usually receives more sunshine than Kotor during autumn. Fethiye gets 249 hours of sunny skies, while Kotor receives 203 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Kotor. In October, Fethiye usually receives less rain than Kotor. Fethiye gets 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Kotor receives 174 mm (6.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberFethiye 20°C (68°F)Kotor 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Kotor in the Winter?
Both Kotor and Fethiye during the winter are popular places to visit. Furthermore, most visitors come to Kotor for the cuisine during these months.
In January, Fethiye is generally much warmer than Kotor. Daily temperatures in Fethiye average around 10°C (50°F), and Kotor fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
In the winter, Fethiye often gets more sunshine than Kotor. Fethiye gets 147 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kotor receives 121 hours of full sun.
Kotor gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Fethiye. Fethiye usually gets less rain in January than Kotor. Fethiye gets 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain, while Kotor receives 186 mm (7.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryFethiye 10°C (50°F)Kotor 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Kotor in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Fethiye and Kotor. Furthermore, the spring months attract visitors to Kotor because of the beaches, the small town charm, and the natural beauty.
Fethiye is a little warmer than Kotor in the spring. The daily temperature in Fethiye averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Kotor fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
In Fethiye, it's very sunny this time of the year. Fethiye usually receives more sunshine than Kotor during spring. Fethiye gets 250 hours of sunny skies, while Kotor receives 194 hours of full sun in the spring.
Kotor receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Fethiye usually receives less rain than Kotor. Fethiye gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Kotor receives 154 mm (6.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilFethiye 16°C (61°F)Kotor 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Kotor and Fethiye
| Fethiye | Kotor | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 186 mm (7.3 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (52°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 172 mm (6.8 in) |
| Mar | 13°C (55°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 173 mm (6.8 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 154 mm (6.1 in) |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 47 mm (1.8 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 174 mm (6.9 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 224 mm (8.8 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 215 mm (8.5 in) |
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