Which place is cheaper, Luxor 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 Luxor?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Fethiye or Luxor? 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 Luxor?
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.
Luxor
Egypt is surely on the top of every history lover's bucket list. Nowhere is the history more engrossing than in Luxor. From amazing monuments dating back to ancient Thebes to rows of temples up the Nile, this remarkable city is full the stories of past greatness.
The East Bank – or the central part of Luxor Township – is the hotbed for tourism. This is where most of the hotels and resorts are, while the West Bank is home to the ancient ruins and archaeological wonders you'll want to explore.
Before traveling to Egypt, be sure to check on the current affairs and political climate. It could have a major effect on the amount of tourists visiting, and, if conditions are too dangerous, you may want to reschedule. Also note, ladies, to avoid any issues, dress modestly. This is a very conservative region of the world. The less skin showing, the better.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Turkey, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Turkey, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Egypt, and The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFethiye $93Luxor $32
The average daily cost (per person) in Fethiye is $93, while the average daily cost in Luxor is $32. 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 Luxor in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFethiye $33Luxor $11
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFethiye $66Luxor $22
Compare Hotels in Fethiye and Luxor
Looking for a hotel in Fethiye or Luxor? 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 Luxor Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Fethiye $23Luxor $5.40
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:
- Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Olympos Hotels: $122
- Antalya Calis Beach Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $256
- Antalya Olympos Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $122
- Babadag Cable Car Ticket With Fethiye Transfer: $79
- Calis Beach Hotels to Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers: $82
- Dalaman Airport - Marmaris- Fethiye-Datca-Bodrum Meet Transfer: $52
- Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers to Calis Beach Hotels: $76
- Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers to Fethiye City Center Hotels: $76
- Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers to Hisaronu (Fethiye) Hotels: $87
- Dalaman Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer from/to Fethiye: $82
- Dalyan Day Tour from Fethiye with Lunch & Transfers: $57
- Fethiye 12 Islands Boat Tour with Lunch and Transfers: $59
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Luxor
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Luxor:
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Taxi Ride$0.40
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Luxor
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Luxor:
- 3-Night Nile Cruise to Aswan with Transfers and Meals: $643
- Private Car And Minibus Transfer Luxor City To Soma Bay: $282
- Private Transfer Luxor To Sahl Hasheesh - Car & Minibus Options: $282
- Luxor Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride and Transfer to Marsa Alam: $270
- Private Transfer Luxor To Hurghada City - Car And Minibus Options: $264
- One-night Nile Cruise to Aswan with Transfer: $214
- shared Transfer : Luxor to Hurghada: $205
- Private Transfer from Luxor to anywhere in Aswan: $200
- Luxor Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride and Transfer to El Gouna: $190
- Private Van Transfer: Luxor to Hurghada: $180
- Luxor to Hurghada Private Transfer – Reliable Ride: $180
- Kom Ombo Temple Private Tour from Luxor – Transfer & Guide/Ticket: $180
Is it cheaper to fly into Fethiye or Luxor?
Prices for flights to both Luxor 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 $41Luxor $16
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:
- Fresh Garden Home Cooking with a Local Chef in Fethiye: $58
- Turkish Cooking Class in a Village Garden: $94
- Authentic Turkish Home Cooking Class in Fethiye with Mel: $134
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Luxor
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Luxor.
- Luxury Nile Sunset Felucca Sail | Private Dinner - Hotel Transfer: $15
- Tourist market,local food tour,the gym and coffee in Luxor: $19
- Sunset Felucca on the Nile in Luxor with Optional Lunch or Dinner: $20
- Luxor West Bank By Night and Alabaster Museum Tour with Dinner: $30
- Riding a felucca at Sunset and Dinner an Egyptian House in Luxor: $40
- 3 Hours Culinary Journey with Family Food Tour in Luxor: $40
- Nile River Lunch or Dinner Cruise in Luxor (private Tour): $44
- Luxor City Private Walking and Food Tour: $50
- Open-Air Farm Luxor Lunch or Dinner Experience in a Green: $60
- Felucca at Sunset and Dinner at an Egyptian House in Luxor: $60
- Private Luxor Temple Night Tour with Romantic Nile-View Dinner: $60
- Private Romantic Dinner with Fallucca Sail boat on the Nile Luxor: $63
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Fethiye $26Luxor $9.95
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$5.11
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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.
- Stand-Up Paddleboarding Adventure in Fethiye: $20
- Full-Day Jeep Tour w/ Saklikent Visit & Lunch: $21
- Fethiye Jeep Safari Adventure Tour Nature and Cultural Discovery: $22
- Jeep Safari Tour with Tlos, Saklikent, and Mud Bath: $23
- Tlos, Yakapark and Countryside Highlights Jeep Tour: $30
- Fethiye Quad Safari Adventure with Hotel Pickup: $33
- 7-HourJeep Safari Adventure in Fethiye Turkey: $33
- Traditional Hamam experience: $34
- Bannana, Flyfish or Ringo Joy Ride Adventure at Ölüdeniz Beach: $40
- Turkish Bath Experience in Fethiye/Oludeniz/Hisaronu: $41
- Food Market and Kayakoy - Ghost Town Tour from Fethiye: $42
- Jeep Safari Tour with Lunch and Natural Mud Bath: $42
Typical Entertainment Prices in Luxor
Here are a few typical costs in Luxor for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Boat Ride (for 2)$0.54
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Temple Karnak for Two$2.62
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Camel Ride for Two$1.21
Tours and Activities in Luxor
Here are a few actual costs in Luxor for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- (2 nights / 3 days )Nile cruise from Luxor to aswan: $300
- (Private) Half Day Tour Luxor Temple and Karnak Temples: $13
- 1 Day tour from luxor to safaga Snorkling boat trip: $50
- 2 Day Private Luxor Tour with Guide: $199
- 2 Day Private Tour of Luxor: $290
- 2 Day in Luxor tours: $336
- 2 Days Luxor Tour Including king's Valley, and Artisans Valley: $99
- 2 Days Private Guided tour King's Valley king Tut tomb Light Show: $75
- 2 Days Private Luxor Tour: $190
- 2 Days Private Tour Karnak & Luxor Temples, and Luxor West bank: $101
- 2 Days Sightseeing Tour of Luxor Highlights: $140
- 2 Days Tour from Luxor to Abu Simbel include admission& Lunch: $299
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFethiye $12Luxor $2.98
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Fethiye and Luxor, we can see that Fethiye is more expensive. And not only is Luxor much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Fethiye is in Europe and Luxor is in Africa, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Luxor would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Luxor 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 Fethiye would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Fethiye than you might in Luxor.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Fethiye Expensive? and Is Luxor Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Fethiye or Luxor?
Luxor has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Fethiye. When comparing the sizes of Fethiye and Luxor, 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 Luxor?
Fethiye has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Luxor experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Fethiye or Luxor in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Fethiye as well as Luxor. The warm climate attracts visitors to Luxor throughout the year.
Luxor can become quite hot in the summer. In the summer, Fethiye is cooler than Luxor. Typically, the summer temperatures in Fethiye in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Luxor averages at about 33°C (91°F).
Fethiye usually gets more rain in July than Luxor. Fethiye gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Luxor receives 0 mm (0 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyFethiye 28°C (82°F)Luxor 33°C (91°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Luxor in the Autumn?
Both Luxor and Fethiye are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Luxor because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In October, Fethiye is generally cooler than Luxor. Daily temperatures in Fethiye average around 20°C (68°F), and Luxor fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
In October, Fethiye usually receives more rain than Luxor. Fethiye gets 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Luxor receives 1 mm (0 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberFethiye 20°C (68°F)Luxor 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Luxor in the Winter?
Both Luxor and Fethiye during the winter are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Luxor year-round.
Fethiye is cooler than Luxor in the winter. The daily temperature in Fethiye averages around 10°C (50°F) in January, and Luxor fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Fethiye. Fethiye usually gets more rain in January than Luxor. Fethiye gets 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain, while Luxor receives 0 mm (0 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryFethiye 10°C (50°F)Luxor 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Luxor in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Fethiye and Luxor. Luxor attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the spring, Fethiye is much colder than Luxor. Typically, the spring temperatures in Fethiye in April average around 16°C (61°F), and Luxor averages at about 25°C (77°F).
In April, Fethiye usually receives more rain than Luxor. Fethiye gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Luxor receives 0 mm (0 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilFethiye 16°C (61°F)Luxor 25°C (77°F)
Typical Weather for Luxor and Fethiye
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (52°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Mar | 13°C (55°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.