Which place is cheaper, Mamaia or Fethiye?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Fethiye or Mamaia?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Fethiye or Mamaia? 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 Mamaia?
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.
Mamaia
The most popular beach resort in Romania, Mamaia sits on an 8-kilometer wisp of land between Lake Siutghiol and the Black Sea. With plenty of hotels, restaurants, nightclubs, and an aqua park, the resort area is a party-goer's destination with endless opportunities for fun in the sun and nighttime merriment.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Turkey, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Turkey, The Best Tours for Seniors to Romania, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Bucharest.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFethiye $109Mamaia $64
The average daily cost (per person) in Fethiye is $109, while the average daily cost in Mamaia is $64. 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 Mamaia in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFethiye $48Mamaia $25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFethiye $96Mamaia $50
Compare Hotels in Fethiye and Mamaia
Looking for a hotel in Fethiye or Mamaia? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Fethiye $34Mamaia $27
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
- Private Departure Transfer: Fethiye, Oludeniz Region Hotels to Dalaman Airport: $47
- Private Departure Transfer: Fethiye Hotels to Dalaman Airport: $28
- Private Arrival Transfer: Dalaman Airport to Fethiye Hotels: $38
- Private Airport Transfers: From Orhaniye to Dalaman Airport: $99
- Private Airport Transfers: From Fethiye/Oludeniz to Dalaman Airport: $98
- Private Airport Transfer From/To Dalaman Airport: $60
- Oludeniz Butterfly Valley Boat Tour with Lunch and Hotel Transfer: $76
- Luxury Airport Transfer From Fethiye To Dalaman Airport: $53
- Hisaronu (Fethiye) Hotels to Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers: $87
- From Quad Bike Adventure with Transfers: $48
- From Island Sailing Trip with Transfer and Lunch: $45
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mamaia
Also for Mamaia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Mihail Kogalniceanu Constanta to Bucharest Driver - Private Guided Transfer : $272
- Constanta to Bucharest Otopeni airport - private transfers: $251
- Cernavoda to Bucharest - Private Guided Transfer - Car and Driver: $218
- Private Transfer from Constanta to Bucarest (OTP) Airport: $174
Is it cheaper to fly into Fethiye or Mamaia?
Prices for flights to both Mamaia 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 $35Mamaia $22
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Fethiye $38Mamaia $13
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 Mamaia
For Mamaia, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Day Tour: Visit Histria Winery and Ancient Citadel: $86
- One Day Tour to Constanta (The Ancient City of Tomis): $175
- Self-Guided Labyrinth in the Rocks Tour near Silistra: $21
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFethiye $17Mamaia $12
Sample the Local Flavors in Mamaia
Also in Mamaia, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Unveilling the Essence: Gabai Winery's Captivating Wine Tours: $44
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Fethiye and Mamaia, we can see that Fethiye is more expensive. And not only is Mamaia much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Mamaia would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Mamaia 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 Mamaia.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Fethiye Expensive? and Is Mamaia Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Fethiye or Mamaia?
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 Mamaia in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Fethiye and Mamaia.
In the summer, Fethiye is a little warmer than Mamaia. Typically, the summer temperatures in Fethiye in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Mamaia averages at about 22°C (72°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Mamaia this time of the year. In Fethiye, it's very sunny this time of the year. Fethiye usually receives more sunshine than Mamaia during summer. Fethiye gets 385 hours of sunny skies, while Mamaia receives 320 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Fethiye usually receives less rain than Mamaia. Fethiye gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Mamaia receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyFethiye 28°C (82°F)Mamaia 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Mamaia in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Fethiye as well as Mamaia.
In October, Fethiye is generally a little warmer than Mamaia. Daily temperatures in Fethiye average around 20°C (68°F), and Mamaia fluctuates around 14°C (56°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 Mamaia. Fethiye gets 249 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mamaia receives 182 hours of full sun.
Fethiye usually gets more rain in October than Mamaia. Fethiye gets 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Mamaia receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberFethiye 20°C (68°F)Mamaia 14°C (56°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Mamaia in the Winter?
Both Mamaia and Fethiye are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities.
Mamaia can get quite cold in the winter. Fethiye is much warmer than Mamaia in the winter. The daily temperature in Fethiye averages around 10°C (50°F) in January, and Mamaia fluctuates around 1°C (33°F).
Fethiye usually receives more sunshine than Mamaia during winter. Fethiye gets 147 hours of sunny skies, while Mamaia receives 83 hours of full sun in the winter.
It's quite rainy in Fethiye. In January, Fethiye usually receives more rain than Mamaia. Fethiye gets 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain, while Mamaia receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryFethiye 10°C (50°F)Mamaia 1°C (33°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Mamaia in the Spring?
Both Mamaia and Fethiye during the spring are popular places to visit.
In the spring, Fethiye is much warmer than Mamaia. Typically, the spring temperatures in Fethiye in April average around 16°C (61°F), and Mamaia averages at about 10°C (51°F).
It's quite sunny in Fethiye. In the spring, Fethiye often gets more sunshine than Mamaia. Fethiye gets 250 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mamaia receives 180 hours of full sun.
Fethiye usually gets more rain in April than Mamaia. Fethiye gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Mamaia receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilFethiye 16°C (61°F)Mamaia 10°C (51°F)
Typical Weather for Mamaia and Fethiye
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) | 1°C (33°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (52°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Mar | 13°C (55°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 14°C (56°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
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