Which place is cheaper, Nice or Fethiye?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Fethiye or Nice?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Fethiye or Nice? 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 Nice?
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.
Nice
Nice, in the French Riviera, is one of the most popular destinations in France. It's located on the southeast coast along the Mediterranean Sea and is the second largest French city on the Mediterranean. It is an energetic city that attracts all types of vacationers from every age group and demographic. It's the 5th largest city in the country and is the capital of the Alpes Maritimes departement. The metropolitan area has a population of about 1 million.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Turkey, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Turkey, The Best 10-Day Tours in France, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in France.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFethiye $109Nice $141
The average daily cost (per person) in Fethiye is $109, while the average daily cost in Nice is $141. 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 Nice in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFethiye $48Nice $63
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFethiye $96Nice $126
Compare Hotels in Fethiye and Nice
Looking for a hotel in Fethiye or Nice? 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 Nice Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Fethiye $34Nice $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:
- Fethiye to Dalaman International Airport (DLM) - Departure Private Transfer: $26
- Private Departure Transfer: Fethiye Hotels to Dalaman Airport: $28
- Fethiye to Dalaman Airport (DLM) - Departure Private Transfer: $30
- Fethiye Jeep Safari With Free Hotel Transfer and Lunch: $35
- Private Arrival Transfer: Dalaman Airport to Fethiye Hotels: $38
- Fethiye 12 Islands Boat Trip With Free Hotel Transfer & Lunch: $38
- Fethiye Horse Riding Experience With Free Hotel Transfer Service: $40
- From Ferry Transfer to Rhodes: $43
- From Island Sailing Trip with Transfer and Lunch: $45
- Fethiye Quad Safari Experience (Adventure Tour) w/ Hotel Transfer: $45
- Private Departure Transfer: Fethiye, Oludeniz Region Hotels to Dalaman Airport: $47
- From Quad Bike Adventure with Transfers: $48
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nice
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nice:
- Private Transfer from Nice to Milan: $1,390
- Private Transfer from Nice to Milan: $1,171
- Private Transfer from Nice to Marseille: $856
- Airport transfer to Marseille: $749
- Airport transfer to Genoa: $749
- Airport transfer to Aix en Provence: $695
- Nice Intl Airport (NCE): Private Transfer to Cannes hotels: $517
- Nice Intl Airport (NCE): Private Transfer to Monaco hotels: $443
- Airport transfer to St Tropez: $406
- Nice Airport Transfer to SAINT-TROPEZ: $396
- Airport transfer to Port Grimaud: $374
- Airport transfer to San Remo: $321
Is it cheaper to fly into Fethiye or Nice?
Prices for flights to both Nice 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 $35Nice $53
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
Typical Food Prices in Nice
Some typical examples of dining costs in Nice are as follows:
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Slushee$2.68
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Strawberries$4.29
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Loaf of Bread$3.43
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nice
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nice.
- Nice Small-Group Walking Food Tour with Local Specialties & Wine Tasting: $84
- Viator Exclusive: Organic French Dinner in the Garden of Nice: $95
- The Flavors of Nice Food Tour: $103
- Old Nice Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $104
- Nice Evening Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $104
- Viator Exclusive: Local Cooking Class & Dinner with View of Nice: $107
- 3.5-Hour Original Old Town Food Tour: $107
- Private French Cooking Class with a Fun Local Noel: $112
- PRIVATE Award-Winning Nice Food Tour: 6 or 10 Tastings: $112
- Food Tour + Wine Pairing Lunch with a local Sommelier: $133
- Half Day Afternoon Walking Food Tour with Dinner: $147
- Dinner in the vineyard French Riviera: $192
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Fethiye $38Nice $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.
- Quad Safari Adventure from Fethiye: $24
- Full-Day Jeep Tour w/ Saklikent Visit & Lunch: $26
- Fethiye Jeep Safari Tour: $28
- Turkish Bath Experience in Fethiye: $28
- Tlos, Yakapark and Countryside Highlights Jeep Tour: $29
- 7-HourJeep Safari Adventure in Fethiye Turkey: $31
- Turkish Bath Experience in Fethiye : $33
- Fethiye Horse Riding Experience: $38
- Full-Day Boat Tour in Fethiye Islands: $38
- Private & Sharing Boat Tours from Fethiye: $38
- Jeep Safari Tour to Tlos Ruins & Yakapark with BBQ: $40
- Food Market and Kayakoy "Ghost Town" Tour from Fethiye: $40
Tours and Activities in Nice
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nice are as follows:
- Half Day Shared Tour in Eze, Monaco and Monte Carlo: $65
- Majestic Christmas tour in French Riviera: $235
- Monaco, Monte-Carlo and Eze Village Small Group Half-Day Tour: $59
- 3 Hour Walking Tour with a Local Licensed Guide in Monaco: $60
- 3-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Nice with a Licensed Guide: $33
- 3-Hour Segway Tour to Nice & Villefranche-sur-Mer: $80
- 7h sightseeing excursion: Visit Saint Paul, Antibes, Cannes.: $104
- A Guided Walking Tour through the Charming Streets of Nice: $32
- A walk of wealth – guided tour in Monaco: $251
- All-Inclusive Food & History Tour in Old Nice with Local Guide: $142
- Amazing Private Walking Tour of Old Nice between Italy and France: $111
- Antibes Electric Bike Tour: $75
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFethiye $17Nice $18
Sample the Local Flavors in Nice
Also in Nice, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Nice Bar Crawl | Best Bars In 1 Night! VIP + FREE SHOTS: $5.99
- Pub Crawl Party with VIP Entry and Free Shots: $16
- Pub Crawl Nice with Drinking Games and Optional Drink special: $17
- Nice : Guided Pub / Bar Crawl with Shots and Nightclub Entry: $21
- Riviera Bar Crawl Party with Free Shots and VIP Entry: $23
- Nice Walking Tour with Wine Tasting: $45
- New Year's Eve Pub Crawl with Shots and VIP Club Entry: $52
- New Year’s Eve Bar Crawl Nice France: $53
- Provence Organic Wine Tasting Half Day Tour from Nice: $65
- Wine Tasting: Tour de France in Nice City Centre: $74
- Half-Day Saint Paul de Vence and Wine Tasting Tour: $82
- Half-Day Wine Tasting and Saint Paul de Vence Tour from Nice: $84
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Fethiye and Nice, we can see that Nice 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 Nice would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nice 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 Nice Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Fethiye or Nice?
Nice has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Fethiye. When comparing the sizes of Fethiye and Nice, 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 Nice?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Fethiye or Nice in the Summer?
Both Nice and Fethiye during the summer are popular places to visit. Also, most visitors come to Nice for the beaches, snorkeling, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In the summer, Fethiye is a little warmer than Nice. Typically, the summer temperatures in Fethiye in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Nice averages at about 23°C (73°F).
Fethiye usually gets less rain in July than Nice. Fethiye gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Nice receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyFethiye 28°C (82°F)Nice 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Nice in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Fethiye and Nice. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Nice because of the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Fethiye is generally a little warmer than Nice. Daily temperatures in Fethiye average around 20°C (68°F), and Nice fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
Nice receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Fethiye usually receives less rain than Nice. Fethiye gets 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Nice receives 108 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberFethiye 20°C (68°F)Nice 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Nice in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Fethiye as well as Nice. Also, the shopping scene and the cuisine are the main draw to Nice this time of year.
Fethiye is a little warmer than Nice in the winter. The daily temperature in Fethiye averages around 10°C (50°F) in January, and Nice fluctuates around 9°C (48°F).
Fethiye receives a lot of rain in the winter. Fethiye usually gets more rain in January than Nice. Fethiye gets 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain, while Nice receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryFethiye 10°C (50°F)Nice 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Nice in the Spring?
Both Nice and Fethiye are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Nice for the beaches and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Fethiye is a little warmer than Nice. Typically, the spring temperatures in Fethiye in April average around 16°C (61°F), and Nice averages at about 13°C (56°F).
In April, Fethiye usually receives less rain than Nice. Fethiye gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Nice receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilFethiye 16°C (61°F)Nice 13°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Nice and Fethiye
| Fethiye | Nice | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (52°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 76 mm (3 in) |
| Mar | 13°C (55°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 16°C (62°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
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