Which place is cheaper, Mexico City 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 Mexico City?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Fethiye or Mexico City? 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 Mexico City?
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.
Mexico City
Mexico City is one of the largest and most populated cities in the world. There are an estimated 26 million people living in the greater Mexico City metropolitan area. The area is about 60 kilometers by 40 kilometers and is surrounded by tall mountains and volcanoes on three sides. Mexico City proper has about 8.8 million people and is the capital of the country. More than a third of the country's economy is based here, making it the wealthiest city in all of Latin America.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Turkey, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Turkey, The Best 2-Week Tours in Mexico, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Mexico.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFethiye $89Mexico City $215
The average daily cost (per person) in Fethiye is $89, while the average daily cost in Mexico City is $215. 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 Mexico City in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFethiye $32Mexico City $39
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFethiye $64Mexico City $78
Compare Hotels in Fethiye and Mexico City
Looking for a hotel in Fethiye or Mexico City? 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 Mexico City Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Fethiye $22Mexico City $12
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Fethiye
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Fethiye are as follows:
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Local Bus$0.17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fethiye
Also for Fethiye, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- VIP Transfer from Dalaman Airport to Gocek Fethiye and Oludeniz: $74
- Rafting: Dalaman River, including breakfast, lunch, and hotel transfers: $107
- Quad Bike Safari Adventure in Fethiye with Transfer Service: $60
- Private Transfer: Fethiye Hotels to and from Dalaman Airport: $41
- Private Transfer: Dalaman Airport to Fethiye Göcek Hotels: $40
- Private Transfer from or to Dalaman Airport Fethiye and Oludeniz: $85
- Private Departure Transfer: Fethiye, Oludeniz Region Hotels to Dalaman Airport: $50
- Private Departure Transfer From Fethiye Hotels to Dalaman Airport: $50
- Paragliding Oludeniz With Transfer - Fethiye, Turkey: $175
- Paragliding Experience in Fethiye with Roundtrip Transfer: $180
- Luxury Airport Transfers in Dalaman: $57
- Luxury Airport Transfer From Fethiye To Dalaman Airport: $58
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Mexico City
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Mexico City:
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Metro$1.10
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Uber Ride$3.85
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mexico City
Also for Mexico City, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Teotihuacan: Private Balloon Flight with optional Transfer: $1,436
- Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary Visit with Transfer: $842
- Shared Balloon Flight in Teotihuacan with transfer: $293
- Mexico City to Guanajuato - Private Transfer with Optional Sightseeing: $282
- Private Transfer from Mexico City to San Miguel de Allende: $272
- Balloon adventure: transfer+breakfast in the cave+guided pyramids: $230
- Balloon Flight over Teotihuacán with Transfers Included: $228
- Private Airport Transfer to Hotel de CDMX (8 to 11 people): $227
- Balloon Flight in Teotihuacan Transfers and Breakfast Included: $227
- Luxury Airport Transfer: $209
- Mexico Airport (MEX) to Ixtapan De La Sal - Round-Trip Transfer: $208
- Mexico City Private Transfer to or from Airport: $206
Is it cheaper to fly into Fethiye or Mexico City?
Prices for flights to both Mexico City 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 $39Mexico City $44
Typical Food Prices in Fethiye
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Fethiye:
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Fruit$0.14
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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:
- Fethiye Sunset Cruise with Dinner, Swimming Break, and Entertainment: $42
- ölüdeniz: Sunset Boat Tour with Swimming and Dinner: $58
- Fresh Garden Home Cooking with a Local Chef in Fethiye: $72
Typical Food Prices in Mexico City
For Mexico City, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch for Two$12
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Coffee and Snacks$4.29
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Dinner for 2$25
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Mexico City
For Mexico City, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Mexico City Coyoacan Food Tour & Optional Frida Kahlo Museum: $20
- Private Street Food Tour Mexico City - Best rated: $35
- Cable Car, Cultural Spaces, and Traditional Food Tour: $40
- Polanco Food Tour: 5 Tastings, Tacos, Mezcal & Churros: $49
- San Juan Market Food Tour Exotic Bites & Flavors: $52
- Coyoacan Market Food Tour Urban Eats & Local Legends: $52
- Tortilla Crawl: Food Tour in Mexico City: $55
- Mexico : Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $58
- 3 Hours Food Tour Best Vegan Tacos in Mexico City: $62
- Local Markets & Food Tour in Mexico City: $63
- 3h Cooking Class in 8 Recipes & Drinks: $68
- Tamales Cooking Class in Mumu’un Baj: $68
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Fethiye $25Mexico City $14
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$4.89
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Gorge Walk entry and photo$0.11
Tours and Activities in Fethiye
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Fethiye.
- Ölüdeniz Butterfly Valley Boat Tour Max 30 People (No Loud Music): $71
- Ölüdeniz Half Day Scuba Diving Experience: $89
- Ölüdeniz: 2-Hour Tandem Paragliding Experience: $230
- 7-HourJeep Safari Adventure in Fethiye Turkey: $32
- Babadag Mountain Paragliding Experience with Photos and Videos: $260
- Babadağ Cable Car Ticket with Pickup and Paragliding Options: $89
- Bannana, Flyfish or Ringo Joy Ride Adventure at Ölüdeniz Beach: $60
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $30
- Blue Lagoon Ölüdeniz Tandem Paragliding Experience from Fethiye: $194
- Butterfly Valley Boat Trip & 6 Bays Cruise from Fethiye, Ölüdeniz: $51
- Cruise The Blues in the 12 Islands Fethiye: $53
- Dalyan Mud Baths and Turtle Beach Day Tour From Fethiye: $90
Tours and Activities in Mexico City
For Mexico City, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- "Sabor a Calle": Mexico City Street Food Adventure: $93
- 1 Day Tour to Zacatlán and Chignahuapan from Mexico city: $200
- 1 day in Puebla and Cholula in private tour from Mexico city: $160
- 100% Private Tour in Teotihuacán Pyramids from Mexico City: $102
- 100% private tour in Chapultepec Castle & around (with transport): $74
- 100% private tour in Guadalupe's Basilica with transport: $80
- 2026 Azcapotzalco Walking Tour Mexico City Adventure: $140
- 3 Day Private Culinary Experience in CDMX Beyond Tacos: $300
- 3-in-1 Tour: Frida Kahlo Museum, Coyoacan and Xochimilco Small Group: $77
- 3X1 Tour in Xochimilco UNAM and Coyoacan: $60
- 4 Hour Guided Private Art Tour in Mexico: $45
- 4x4 RZR Adventure in Valle de Bravo: $136
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFethiye $11Mexico City $19
Sample the Local Flavors in Mexico City
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Mexico City:
- CDMX Pub Crawl: Guided Pub Crawl with Party Games: $24
- Mexico City Pub Crawl: $25
- The Mexico City Pub Crawl: A real chilango night: $33
- THE MEXICO CITY PUB CRAWL: A real chilango night: $35
- Make Your Own Tequila or Mezcal with Distillery and Cocktails: $91
- Zona Rosa Pub Crawl Experience: $100
- Distillery Tour and Lucha Libre Spirits and Showdown: $122
- Mexican Wine Tasting with Food Pairing: $126
- Private Cheese and Wine Tour to Queretaro: $511
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Fethiye and Mexico City, we can see that Mexico City is more expensive. And not only is Fethiye much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Fethiye is in Europe and Mexico City is in North America, 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 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 Mexico City would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Mexico City 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 Mexico City Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Fethiye or Mexico City?
Mexico City has a larger population, and is about 190 times larger than the population of Fethiye. When comparing the sizes of Fethiye and Mexico City, 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.
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.