Which place is cheaper, Lanzarote or Fethiye?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Fethiye or Lanzarote?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Fethiye or Lanzarote? 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 Lanzarote?
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.
Lanzarote
Lanzarote is one of Spain's Canary Islands, located off the northwestern coast of Africa. Some of its most popular features include the volcanic landscape of Timanfaya National Park, the underground caverns of Cueva de los Verdes, as well as the resort towns of Costa Teguise, Puerto del Carmen, and Playa Blanca.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Turkey, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Turkey, The Best 3-Week Tours in Spain, and The Best Bicycle Tours in Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFethiye $109Lanzarote $173
The average daily cost (per person) in Fethiye is $109, while the average daily cost in Lanzarote is $173. 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 Lanzarote in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFethiye $48Lanzarote $101
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFethiye $96Lanzarote $202
Compare Hotels in Fethiye and Lanzarote
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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 $34Lanzarote $43
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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lanzarote
Also for Lanzarote, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Lanzarote Airport Arrival Transfer (Airport to Playa Blanca Hotels or Address): $116
- Lanzarote Airport Departure Transfer (Playa Blanca Hotels to Lanzarote Airport): $116
- Graciosa Marine Reserve Catamaran Day Trip with Transfers: $86
- Lanzarote Airport Arrival Transfer (Airport to Puerto del Carmen Hotel): $82
- Dolphin-Watching Sunset Cruise with Transfers: $52
- From Round-Trip Ferry Transfer to Fuerteventura: $48
- Fuerteventura at your leisure( bus transfer and return ferry ticket): $48
- Aqualava Splashtastic with Transfer: $37
- Private Transfer from Arrecife Cruise Port to Arrecife Hotels: $28
- Private Transfer from Arrecife hotels to Arrecife Cruise Port: $28
- Puerto del Carmen & Puerto Calero Boat Transfer: $12
Is it cheaper to fly into Fethiye or Lanzarote?
Prices for flights to both Lanzarote 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 $35Lanzarote $45
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 Lanzarote
For Lanzarote, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Puerto del Carmen: Music Hall Tavern Comedy Drag Dinner Show: $52
- Music Hall Tavern - MHT Comedy Drag Dinner Show: $54
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Fethiye $38Lanzarote $18
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
Tours and Activities in Lanzarote
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Lanzarote.
- 2-Hour Ryker Tour through the North of Lanzarote: $137
- 2-Hour Surfing Experience for Beginners in Famara: $55
- 2-hour Buggy Tour from Costa Teguise: $142
- 2.5-hour Lanzarote Sunset Cruise from Marina Puerto del Carmen: $46
- 2h Buggy Tour guided by the north of Lanzarote: $142
- 2hrs Dolphins Sunset Sailing Cruise With Drink: $54
- 3 Hour Amazing Automatic Can Am Buggy Tour of Beautiful Lanzarote: $186
- 3-hour Buggy Tour from Costa Teguise: $197
- 4-seater Mixed Guided Buggy Volcano Tour in Lanzarote: $273
- Aqualava Waterpark Lanzarote Entrance Ticket: $27
- Aquapark Costa Teguise: Entrance Ticket: $28
- Arrecife/Playa Blanca: Timanfaya National Park Area Day Tour: $57
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFethiye $17Lanzarote $9.95
Sample the Local Flavors in Lanzarote
Also in Lanzarote, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine Tasting Tour at El Grifo Bodega: $53
- Half Day Timanfaya Volcanic Tour with Wine Tasting: $60
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Fethiye and Lanzarote, we can see that Lanzarote 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 Lanzarote would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lanzarote 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 Lanzarote Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Fethiye or Lanzarote?
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 Lanzarote in the Summer?
Both Lanzarote and Fethiye are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities.
In the summer, Fethiye is a little warmer than Lanzarote. Typically, the summer temperatures in Fethiye in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Lanzarote averages at about 24°C (75°F).
It's quite sunny in Lanzarote. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Fethiye. Fethiye usually receives more sunshine than Lanzarote during summer. Fethiye gets 385 hours of sunny skies, while Lanzarote receives 282 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Fethiye usually receives more rain than Lanzarote. Fethiye gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Lanzarote receives 0 mm (0 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyFethiye 28°C (82°F)Lanzarote 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Lanzarote in the Autumn?
Both Lanzarote and Fethiye during the autumn are popular places to visit.
In October, Fethiye is generally cooler than Lanzarote. Daily temperatures in Fethiye average around 20°C (68°F), and Lanzarote fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
In Lanzarote, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Fethiye. In the autumn, Fethiye often gets more sunshine than Lanzarote. Fethiye gets 249 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lanzarote receives 224 hours of full sun.
Fethiye usually gets more rain in October than Lanzarote. Fethiye gets 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Lanzarote receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberFethiye 20°C (68°F)Lanzarote 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Lanzarote in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Fethiye and Lanzarote.
Fethiye is much colder than Lanzarote in the winter. The daily temperature in Fethiye averages around 10°C (50°F) in January, and Lanzarote fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Lanzarote this time of the year. Fethiye usually receives less sunshine than Lanzarote during winter. Fethiye gets 147 hours of sunny skies, while Lanzarote receives 204 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 Lanzarote. Fethiye gets 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain, while Lanzarote receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryFethiye 10°C (50°F)Lanzarote 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Lanzarote in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Fethiye as well as Lanzarote.
In the spring, Fethiye is cooler than Lanzarote. Typically, the spring temperatures in Fethiye in April average around 16°C (61°F), and Lanzarote averages at about 20°C (68°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Lanzarote. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Fethiye this time of the year. In the spring, Fethiye often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Lanzarote. Fethiye gets 250 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lanzarote receives 250 hours of full sun.
Fethiye usually gets more rain in April than Lanzarote. Fethiye gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Lanzarote receives 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilFethiye 16°C (61°F)Lanzarote 20°C (68°F)
Typical Weather for Lanzarote and Fethiye
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (52°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Mar | 13°C (55°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
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