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

Should you visit Fethiye or Paris?

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

Should I visit Fethiye or Paris? 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 Paris?

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.

Paris

Paris is a dream destination for many people. It's location on the river Seine contributes to its stunning beauty and you can spend many days wandering through its wonderfully diverse neighborhoods. It's known as a city of culture, fashion, food and fun. There is never a shortage of entertainment and activities around town and a highlight of many people's trips to Paris is to explore the city at night, when it truly comes to life. It is not hard to see why this city has received the nickname as the "City of Lights."

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Turkey, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Turkey, The Best Historical Tours in France, and The Best 10-Day Tours in France.


Which place is cheaper, Paris 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 $95, while the average daily cost in Paris is $308. 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 Paris in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Fethiye $34
    Paris $178
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Fethiye $68
    Paris $356
Compare Hotels in Fethiye and Paris

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Hotels in Fethiye


Hotels in Paris


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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 Paris Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Fethiye $24
    Paris $25
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Fethiye

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


  • Local Bus
    $0.19

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fethiye

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

  • Fethiye Hotels to Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers: $289
  • Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Fethiye Hotels: $248
  • Paragliding Experience in Fethiye with Roundtrip Transfer: $180
  • Private Outdoor Photo Shoot with Hotel Transfer: $141
  • From Oludeniz Paragliding Trip with Transfer: $125
  • Fethiye Rhodes Ferry Ticket With Free Hotel Transfer: $125
  • Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Olympos Hotels: $124
  • Antalya Olympos Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $124
  • Fethiye Scuba Diving with Transfer, 2 Dives and Lunch: $105
  • Hisaronu (Fethiye) Hotels to Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers: $94
  • Fethiye River Rafting with Breakfast, Lunch, Transfer and Guide: $90
  • Fethiye City Center Hotels to Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers: $88

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Paris

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


  • Metro
    $7.43
  • Train from Airport
    $10
  • Metro tickets
    $7.89
  • Train
    $23

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Paris

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

  • Transfer from Paris to Airport: CDG, Orly, Beauvais: $297
  • Private Transfer from CDG Airport to Paris: $295
  • Private Transfer from Paris City to Le Havre: $295
  • Private Transfer from Paris to CDG Airport: $295
  • Private Disneyland Return Transfer Up to 6 People: $295
  • Private transfer from Beauvais airport to Paris or back: $289
  • Panthéon Paris Private Guided Tour with Transfers: $288
  • Private Transfer from Charles De Gaulle Airport to Disneyland: $283
  • Private transfer to Reims or Epernay : one way OR 8 hours tour: $281
  • Transfer by luxury Mercedes from ORLY AIRPORT to => PARIS with Cab-Bel-Air: $277
  • Transfer Charles de Gaulle Airport CDG to Paris: $277
  • Transfer by luxury Mercedes from PARIS AIRPORT to => PARIS with Cab-Bel-Air: $277

Is it cheaper to fly into Fethiye or Paris?

Prices for flights to both Paris 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
    Paris $84
Typical Food Prices in Fethiye

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


  • Fruit
    $0.15
  • Soda
    $0.07

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Fethiye

For Fethiye, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Turkish Cooking Class in a Village Garden: $94

Typical Food Prices in Paris

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


  • Ice Cream
    $9.28
  • Breakfast
    $8.12
  • Breakfast for 2
    $34
  • Dinner on River Cruise
    $100
  • Dinner
    $66
  • Cheese
    $15

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Paris

For Paris, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Paris Marais Walking Food Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone: $8.24
  • Paris en Scene 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise: $65
  • Paris Capitaine Fracasse 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise: $67
  • Paris Seine River dinner cruise from Alexandre III bridge: $70
  • Paris Saint Germain Food Tour - Full French Meal by Do Eat Better: $75
  • Authentic Indian Dinner in Paris: $77
  • Paris Vegan Street Food Tour: $77
  • Paris Food Tour: $81
  • Seine River Sightseeing Cruise and Dinner at Le Bistro Parisien: $83
  • Paris Theo Boat Seine River Italian Trattoria Style Dinner Cruise: $85
  • 2 Hour Express Paris Centre Food Tour with 4 Tastings & Fine Wine: $88
  • Paris Food Tour: Eat Like a Local with Cheeses, Wines & Secrets: $88

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Fethiye $27
    Paris $88
Typical Entertainment Prices in Fethiye

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


  • Paragliding
    $5.23
  • 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.

  • Ölüdeniz Boat Shared Tour max 30 people no loud music: $61
  • Ölüdeniz Half Day Scuba Diving Experience: $89
  • Ölüdeniz: 2-Hour Tandem Paragliding Experience: $235
  • 4 Hours 12 Islands Group Tour: $112
  • 4 Hours Oludeniz Group Tour: $112
  • Babadağ Cable Car Ticket with Pickup and Paragliding Options: $89
  • Bannana, Flyfish or Ringo Joy Ride Adventure at Ölüdeniz Beach: $40
  • Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $66
  • Blue Lagoon Ölüdeniz Tandem Paragliding Experience from Fethiye: $200
  • Boutique Dalyan Tour: Mud Bath, Rock Tombs & Turtle Beach: $75
  • Butterfly Valley Boat Trip & 6 Bays Cruise from Fethiye, Ölüdeniz: $46
  • Cruise The Blues in the 12 Islands Fethiye: $53

Typical Entertainment Prices in Paris

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


  • Louvre Entry for Two
    $21
  • Admission to Pantheon
    $5.80
  • Catacombs (2)
    $27

Tours and Activities in Paris

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Paris.

  • Île de la Cité Guided Tour & Audio-Guided Visit of Notre-Dame: $24
  • Île de la Cité Guided Tour & Exterior Notre Dame: $46
  • Île de la Cité Private 2h Tour with Latin Quarter & Seine River: $195
  • Île de la Cité, the Old Town of Paris Private Guided Tour: $215
  • 1 Hour Express Paris Tour with Scenic Stops: $176
  • 1 Hour Paris Evening Sightseeing Cruise with Illuminations Ticket: $33
  • 1 Hour Paris Illuminated Evening Sightseeing Cruise: $33
  • 1 Hour Private Photo Session experience with the Eiffel Tower: $224
  • 1-Hour Seine River Cruise Ticket from Eiffel Tower: $20
  • 2 Hour Walking Tour Through Treasures of the Marais: $46
  • 2 Hours Private Guided Tour in a Pink Citroën 2CV: $147
  • 2 Hours Small Group Tour in Orsay Museum: $149

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Fethiye $12
    Paris $28

Typical Alcohol Prices in Paris

Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Paris are as follows:


  • Wine
    $16

Sample the Local Flavors in Paris

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Paris:

  • Paris Montmartre Cheese Charcuterie Wine Tasting with Audio Tour: $29
  • Paris Guided Pub Crawl with Bars Shots and Club Entry: $32
  • Paris Gin Craft Distillery Tour and Tasting: $35
  • Vegan Wine Tasting in Paris right next to Père Lachaise: $53
  • Wine tasting Paris Saint Germain des Pres: $55
  • Cheese and Wine Tasting in the Latin Quarter with Chef Alex: $70
  • Paris Wine Tasting & French Cheese Pairing with Sommelier: $81
  • Cheese & Wine Tasting in Montmartre with a Local Cheesemonger: $81
  • Paris Art of Pairing Cheese and Wine Tasting in a Cheese Cellar: $83
  • Wine Tasting In Paris: $88
  • Galeries Lafayette French Wine Tasting with Sommelier: $99
  • Paris Biking Tour with Wine Tasting in a Hidden Cellar: $100


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Fethiye and Paris, we can see that Paris 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 Paris would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Paris 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 Paris Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Fethiye or Paris?

Paris has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Fethiye. When comparing the sizes of Fethiye and Paris, 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 Paris?

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 Paris in the Summer?

Both Paris and Fethiye are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Paris this time of year.

Fethiye is a little warmer than Paris in the summer. The daily temperature in Fethiye averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Paris fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).

It's quite sunny in Paris. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Fethiye. Fethiye usually receives more sunshine than Paris during summer. Fethiye gets 385 hours of sunny skies, while Paris receives 241 hours of full sun in the summer.

In July, Fethiye usually receives less rain than Paris. Fethiye gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Paris receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Fethiye 28°C (82°F) 
    Paris 20°C (68°F)

Should I visit Fethiye or Paris in the Autumn?

Both Paris and Fethiye during the autumn are popular places to visit. Furthermore, many travelers come to Paris for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.

In the autumn, Fethiye is much warmer than Paris. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Fethiye in October average around 20°C (68°F), and Paris averages at about 13°C (56°F).

It's quite sunny in Fethiye. In the autumn, Fethiye often gets more sunshine than Paris. Fethiye gets 249 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Paris receives 127 hours of full sun.

Fethiye usually gets less rain in October than Paris. Fethiye gets 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Paris receives 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Fethiye 20°C (68°F) 
    Paris 13°C (56°F)

Should I visit Fethiye or Paris in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Fethiye and Paris. Furthermore, many visitors come to Paris in the winter for the museums, the Christmas ambience, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine.

Paris can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Fethiye is generally much warmer than Paris. Daily temperatures in Fethiye average around 10°C (50°F), and Paris fluctuates around 5°C (40°F).

Fethiye usually receives more sunshine than Paris during winter. Fethiye gets 147 hours of sunny skies, while Paris receives 62 hours of full sun in the winter.

Fethiye gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Fethiye usually receives more rain than Paris. Fethiye gets 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain, while Paris receives 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Fethiye 10°C (50°F) 
    Paris 5°C (40°F)

Should I visit Fethiye or Paris in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to Fethiye as well as Paris. Additionally, most visitors come to Paris for the activities around the city and the natural beauty during these months.

Fethiye is a little warmer than Paris in the spring. The daily temperature in Fethiye averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Paris fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Fethiye this time of the year. In the spring, Fethiye often gets more sunshine than Paris. Fethiye gets 250 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Paris receives 172 hours of full sun.

Fethiye usually gets less rain in April than Paris. Fethiye gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Paris receives 50 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Fethiye 16°C (61°F) 
    Paris 11°C (52°F)

Typical Weather for Paris and Fethiye

Fethiye Paris
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 10°C (50°F) 114 mm (4.5 in) 5°C (40°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Feb 11°C (52°F) 107 mm (4.2 in) 6°C (42°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
Mar 13°C (55°F) 77 mm (3 in) 8°C (47°F) 52 mm (2.1 in)
Apr 16°C (61°F) 40 mm (1.6 in) 11°C (52°F) 50 mm (1.9 in)
May 20°C (68°F) 29 mm (1.1 in) 15°C (59°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Jun 25°C (77°F) 12 mm (0.5 in) 18°C (64°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Jul 28°C (82°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 20°C (68°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Aug 28°C (82°F) 9 mm (0.4 in) 20°C (67°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
Sep 25°C (77°F) 3 mm (0.1 in) 17°C (63°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Oct 20°C (68°F) 47 mm (1.9 in) 13°C (56°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Nov 15°C (59°F) 118 mm (4.6 in) 8°C (47°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Dec 12°C (54°F) 124 mm (4.9 in) 5°C (42°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)