Which place is cheaper, Ponce 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 Ponce?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Fethiye or Ponce? 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 Ponce?
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.
Ponce
Ponce is on the south coast of Puerto Rico. It's the second largest city on the island and has been around since 1692 when it was originally founded by Ponce de Leon's grandson Juan Ponce de Leon y Loayza. The city has several nicknames, including La Perla del Sur (The Pearl of the South), La Ciudad Senorial (The Noble, or Lordly, City), and La Ciudad de las Quenepas (Genip City).
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Turkey, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Turkey.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFethiye $105Ponce $230
The average daily cost (per person) in Fethiye is $105, while the average daily cost in Ponce is $230. 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 Ponce in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFethiye $38Ponce $151
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFethiye $76Ponce $302
Compare Hotels in Fethiye and Ponce
Looking for a hotel in Fethiye or Ponce? 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 $27Ponce $10
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Fethiye
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Fethiye are as follows:
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Local Bus$0.21
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
- Quad Bike Safari Adventure in Fethiye with Transfer Service: $38
- Private Transfer: Dalaman Airport to Fethiye Göcek Hotels: $41
- 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: $52
- Private Departure Transfer: Fethiye, Oludeniz Region Hotels to Dalaman Airport: $52
- From Ferry Transfer to Rhodes: $53
- Fethiye Scuba Diving with Lunch and Transfer: $54
- Fethiye Horse Riding Experience With Free Hotel Transfer Service: $55
- Babadag Cable Car Ticket With Fethiye Transfer: $59
- Fethiye Scuba Diving Trip with Mermaid Diving INCL Lunch-Transfer: $62
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ponce
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ponce:
- Transfer SJU Airport to Humacao and Nagüabo. Vice Versa One Way Trip: $185
- Vega Baja to San Juan Airport (SJU) - Departure Private Transfer: $170
- Rio Grande hotel to San Juan Airport (SJU) - Departure Private Transfer: $109
- Aguadilla Hernandez Airport (BQN) to Isabela - RoundTrip Transfer: $87
- Private Transfer from San Juan City Hotels to Ponce Cruise Port: $79
- Transfer TO or FROM: Airport,Cruise,Hotel in DORADO or RIO GRANDE: $70
- Private Transfers from SJU Airport to Isla Verde, Condado or San Juan área : $60
- San Juan Puerto Rico Cruise Port to San Juan hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $46
- San Juan PR Cruise Port to San Juan hotels - Arrival Transfer: $46
- Isabela / Hatillo to Aguadilla Airport(BQN) - DepartureTransfer: $44
- San Juan Departure Share Transfer: $27
Is it cheaper to fly into Fethiye or Ponce?
Prices for flights to both Ponce 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 $47Ponce $61
Typical Food Prices in Fethiye
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Fethiye:
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Fruit$0.17
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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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ponce
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Ponce.
- Latin Night with Dinner and Local Music with Transportation: $59
- Puerto Rico Art and Wine Dinner with One Way Transportation: $89
- Private Cooking Class with a Fun Local in San German, Puerto Rico: $96
- Private Half-Day Island Authentic Food Tour : $130
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Fethiye $30Ponce $56
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$5.81
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Gorge Walk entry and photo$0.13
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
- Jeep Safari Tour with Tlos, Saklikent, and Mud Bath: $23
- Fethiye Jeep Safari Tour Including Lunch: $23
- 12 Islands Boat Tour in Fethiye: $25
- Tlos, Yakapark and Countryside Highlights Jeep Tour: $30
- Quad Safari Adventure from Fethiye: $30
- 7-HourJeep Safari Adventure in Fethiye Turkey: $33
- Oludeniz Full Day Boat Cruise with Lunch and Butterfly Valley : $34
- Full Day Oludeniz Boat Tour in Fethiye: $35
- Turkish Bath Experience in Fethiye/Oludeniz/Hisaronu : $41
- Full-Day Boat Tour in Fethiye Islands: $42
- Jeep Safari Tour with Lunch and Natural Mud Bath: $42
Tours and Activities in Ponce
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Ponce are as follows:
- Half-Day El Yunque Rainforest Tour from Fajardo: $65
- Scuba Boat Diving Experience in Gilligan's Island at Copamarina: $160
- 2.5-Hour Historical Walking Tour of Old San Juan: $65
- 5 hours Tour in La Parguera Private Boat Charter: $200
- 7 Hours River Tour with Beach and Learn to Make Piña Colada : $195
- 8 Hours Private Tours in Puerto Rico: $150
- Adventure in Cave and the Guayaney Spring: $99
- Afro-Boriken-Loiza: Food, Cave & Art Tour: $140
- Aguadilla 6 Hour Local Tour: $150
- Camuy Caves Experience Tour with transportation: $130
- Cave Hopping Tour: $198
- Caves Coastlines and Beach; Cueva del Indio, Arecibo Adventure : $125
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFethiye $13Ponce $16
Sample the Local Flavors in Ponce
Also in Ponce, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Artisan Puertorrican Winery and Distillery Tour: $50
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Fethiye and Ponce, we can see that Ponce 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 Ponce is in Caribbean Islands, 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 Ponce would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ponce 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 Ponce Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Fethiye or Ponce?
Ponce has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Fethiye. When comparing the sizes of Fethiye and Ponce, 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 Ponce?
Fethiye has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Ponce experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Fethiye or Ponce in the Summer?
Both Ponce and Fethiye during the summer are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Ponce year-round.
In the summer, Fethiye is around the same temperature as Ponce. Typically, the summer temperatures in Fethiye in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Ponce averages at about 28°C (83°F).
In Ponce, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Fethiye. In the summer, Fethiye often gets more sunshine than Ponce. Fethiye gets 385 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ponce receives 287 hours of full sun.
Fethiye usually gets less rain in July than Ponce. Fethiye gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Ponce receives 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyFethiye 28°C (82°F)Ponce 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Ponce in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Fethiye and Ponce. Ponce attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Fethiye is generally cooler than Ponce. Daily temperatures in Fethiye average around 20°C (68°F), and Ponce fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Ponce this time of the year. In Fethiye, it's very sunny this time of the year. Fethiye usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Ponce during autumn. Fethiye gets 249 hours of sunny skies, while Ponce receives 235 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Ponce receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Fethiye usually receives less rain than Ponce. Fethiye gets 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Ponce receives 135 mm (5.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberFethiye 20°C (68°F)Ponce 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Ponce in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Fethiye as well as Ponce. The warm climate attracts visitors to Ponce throughout the year.
Fethiye is much colder than Ponce in the winter. The daily temperature in Fethiye averages around 10°C (50°F) in January, and Ponce fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Ponce. In the winter, Fethiye often gets less sunshine than Ponce. Fethiye gets 147 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ponce receives 240 hours of full sun.
Fethiye receives a lot of rain in the winter. Fethiye usually gets more rain in January than Ponce. Fethiye gets 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain, while Ponce receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryFethiye 10°C (50°F)Ponce 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Ponce in the Spring?
Both Ponce and Fethiye are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Ponce because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the spring, Fethiye is much colder than Ponce. Typically, the spring temperatures in Fethiye in April average around 16°C (61°F), and Ponce averages at about 26°C (79°F).
It's quite sunny in Ponce. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Fethiye. Fethiye usually receives less sunshine than Ponce during spring. Fethiye gets 250 hours of sunny skies, while Ponce receives 272 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Fethiye usually receives less rain than Ponce. Fethiye gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Ponce receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilFethiye 16°C (61°F)Ponce 26°C (79°F)
Typical Weather for Ponce and Fethiye
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (52°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 13°C (55°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
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.