A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Fethiye vs. Manila for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Fethiye or Manila?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Should I visit Fethiye or Manila? 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 Manila?

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.

Manila

A sprawling metropolis that is home to more than 12 million people, Manila is one huge, misunderstood concrete jungle, full of diverse cultures, traffic, pollution, restaurants, shopping malls, noise and nightlife. If you're looking to soak in culture and feel the vibe of a place rather than seeking a city that specifically caters to tourists, Manila is the place to be. Capital of the Philippines, Manila is also the center for education, business, and transportation.

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Which place is cheaper, Manila or Fethiye?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Fethiye is $94, while the average daily cost in Manila is $99. 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 Manila in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Fethiye $34
    Manila $51
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Fethiye $68
    Manila $102
Compare Hotels in Fethiye and Manila

Looking for a hotel in Fethiye or Manila? 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.

Hotels in Fethiye


Hotels in Manila


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Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Fethiye $24
    Manila $13
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Fethiye

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Fethiye are as follows:


  • Local Bus
    $0.18

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fethiye

Also for Fethiye, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Fethiye Jeep Safari With Free Hotel Transfer and Lunch: $30
  • Private Transfer: Dalaman Airport to Fethiye Göcek Hotels: $34
  • Fethiye : 12 Islands (Relax ) Boat Trip With Lunch and Transfer: $35
  • Private Transfer: Fethiye Hotels to and from Dalaman Airport: $35
  • Quad Bike Off-Road Adventure With Hotel Transfers: $41
  • Fethiye Horse Riding Adventure with Hotel Transfer: $45
  • Fethiye Quad Safari Adventure Tour with Hotel Transfers: $46
  • 12 Islands Boat Tour with Lunch and Transfer Option: $47
  • 12 Islands Boat Tour with Lunch and Hotel Transfer: $50
  • Private Departure Transfer From Fethiye Hotels to Dalaman Airport: $50
  • Dalaman Airport - Marmaris- Fethiye-Datca-Bodrum Meet Transfer: $52
  • From Ferry Transfer to Rhodes: $53

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Manila

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Manila:

  • Full On 5-7 hours ATV Adventure Rivers-Mountains-Jungle with Transfers Manila: $280
  • Safe and secure Airport Transfer Best in Manila: $216
  • Escape to Enchanting Hidden Valley Springs! with Transfers***: $170
  • Adventure Awaits: Spelunking at Cavinti Cave Complex w/ Transfers: $160
  • Amazing Pagsanjan Falls with Authentic filipino lunch Plus Transfers frm manila*: $150
  • Amazing Taal Volcano Island Boat Tour with Transfers: $120
  • Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Paranaque Private Transfer: $120
  • Airport Transfer from Manila Airport: $96
  • Half Day Intramuros and Distillery Experience with Transfer: $75
  • METRO MANILA AIRPORT TRANSFERS | VAN: $64
  • Manila Int Airport (MNL) to Manila - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $51
  • Transfers from Manila, Makati, Taguig and Pasay Hotel to Airport: $50

Is it cheaper to fly into Fethiye or Manila?

Prices for flights to both Manila 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Fethiye $42
    Manila $29
Typical Food Prices in Fethiye

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Fethiye:


  • Fruit
    $0.15
  • 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 Manila

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Manila.

  • Manila Food Tour: Introduction to Philippine Street Food: $60
  • Manila Food Tour: Explore World's Oldest Chinatown: $60
  • Ugbo Manila Street Food Tour with Tuktuk Ride: $60
  • ⭐ Manila Street Food Tour in the Downtown, Eat and Drink⭐: $62
  • Guided Food Tour of Binondo with Tastings: $65
  • Street Food tour & Local Jeepney, Tuktuk Ride: $66
  • Binondo Chinatown Food Tour with Free Food Samples: $70
  • Manila Chinatown Food Tour with Local Guide: $71
  • Intramuros and Chinatown Food Tour with Food Samples: $80
  • Cultural Dance Show with Dinner in Manila: $105
  • A taste of Manila's History & Filipino Culture with Buffet Dinner: $175
  • Subic: Sunset Dinner Yacht Cruise from Manila & Clark: $212

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Fethiye $27
    Manila $18
Typical Entertainment Prices in Fethiye

For Fethiye, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Paragliding
    $5.17
  • 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.

  • Full-Day Jeep Tour w/ Saklikent Visit & Lunch: $21
  • Fethiye Jeep Safari Adventure Tour Nature and Cultural Discovery: $21
  • Jeep Safari Tour with Tlos, Saklikent, and Mud Bath: $23
  • Tlos, Yakapark and Countryside Highlights Jeep Tour: $30
  • 7-HourJeep Safari Adventure in Fethiye Turkey: $32
  • Traditional Hamam experience: $34
  • Fethiye ATV Quad Safari Adventure with Nature and Fun: $35
  • Bannana, Flyfish or Ringo Joy Ride Adventure at Ölüdeniz Beach: $40
  • Turkish Bath Experience in Fethiye/Oludeniz/Hisaronu: $40
  • Food Market and Kayakoy - Ghost Town Tour from Fethiye: $42
  • Jeep Safari Tour with Lunch and Natural Mud Bath: $42
  • Fethiye Quad Bike Safari Adventure: $44

Tours and Activities in Manila

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Manila are as follows:

  • (Excursion) Day tour in Manila: $258
  • A Full Day Tour Adventure From Manila’s History to Volcano Views: $180
  • A Night in Old Intramuros Walking Tour: $23
  • Amazing Taal Volcano Sightseeing & Pagsanjan Falls Tour 2in1: $125
  • Antipolo Day Tour with Cloud 9 and Pinto Art Museum: $80
  • BAGUIO CITY DAY TOUR (FROM MANILA): $357
  • BANAUE:BATAD Rice Terraces with Sagada 4D3N PRIVATE TOUR: $7,130
  • Banaue-Hapao Rice Terraces (Car Rental W/ Manila Tourist Driver): $300
  • Cavite Leisure And Farm Tour: $170
  • Club Crawl and Party Experience at BGC: $71
  • Discover Tagaytay's Countryside: Half-Day Sightseeing Tour: $85
  • Experience Intramuros with Bamboo Bicycle - Ecotours: $39

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Fethiye $12
    Manila $9.29


When comparing the travel costs between Fethiye and Manila, we can see that Manila 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. Even though Fethiye is in Europe and Manila is in Asia, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Fethiye Expensive? and Is Manila Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Fethiye or Manila?

Manila has a larger population, and is about 170 times larger than the population of Fethiye. When comparing the sizes of Fethiye and Manila, 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 Manila?

Fethiye has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Manila experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.

Should I visit Fethiye or Manila in the Summer?

Both Manila and Fethiye during the summer are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Manila year-round.

In July, Fethiye is generally around the same temperature as Manila. Daily temperatures in Fethiye average around 28°C (82°F), and Manila fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).

Manila gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Fethiye usually gets less rain in July than Manila. Fethiye gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Manila receives 408 mm (16.1 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Fethiye 28°C (82°F) 
    Manila 27°C (80°F)

Should I visit Fethiye or Manila in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Fethiye and Manila. Manila attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

Fethiye is cooler than Manila in the autumn. The daily temperature in Fethiye averages around 20°C (68°F) in October, and Manila fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).

Manila receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Fethiye usually receives less rain than Manila. Fethiye gets 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Manila receives 240 mm (9.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Fethiye 20°C (68°F) 
    Manila 26°C (79°F)

Should I visit Fethiye or Manila in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Fethiye as well as Manila. The warm climate attracts visitors to Manila throughout the year.

In the winter, Fethiye is much colder than Manila. Typically, the winter temperatures in Fethiye in January average around 10°C (50°F), and Manila averages at about 24°C (76°F).

Fethiye receives a lot of rain in the winter. Fethiye usually gets more rain in January than Manila. Fethiye gets 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain, while Manila receives 17 mm (0.7 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Fethiye 10°C (50°F) 
    Manila 24°C (76°F)

Should I visit Fethiye or Manila in the Spring?

Both Manila and Fethiye are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Manila because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

In April, Fethiye is generally much colder than Manila. Daily temperatures in Fethiye average around 16°C (61°F), and Manila fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).

In April, Fethiye usually receives more rain than Manila. Fethiye gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Manila receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Fethiye 16°C (61°F) 
    Manila 29°C (84°F)

Typical Weather for Manila and Fethiye

Fethiye Manila
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 10°C (50°F) 114 mm (4.5 in) 24°C (76°F) 17 mm (0.7 in)
Feb 11°C (52°F) 107 mm (4.2 in) 25°C (77°F) 5 mm (0.2 in)
Mar 13°C (55°F) 77 mm (3 in) 27°C (80°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Apr 16°C (61°F) 40 mm (1.6 in) 29°C (84°F) 18 mm (0.7 in)
May 20°C (68°F) 29 mm (1.1 in) 29°C (83°F) 142 mm (5.6 in)
Jun 25°C (77°F) 12 mm (0.5 in) 27°C (81°F) 303 mm (11.9 in)
Jul 28°C (82°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 27°C (80°F) 408 mm (16.1 in)
Aug 28°C (82°F) 9 mm (0.4 in) 27°C (80°F) 452 mm (17.8 in)
Sep 25°C (77°F) 3 mm (0.1 in) 27°C (80°F) 357 mm (14.1 in)
Oct 20°C (68°F) 47 mm (1.9 in) 26°C (79°F) 240 mm (9.4 in)
Nov 15°C (59°F) 118 mm (4.6 in) 25°C (77°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)
Dec 12°C (54°F) 124 mm (4.9 in) 23°C (73°F) 50 mm (2 in)