Which place is cheaper, Positano or Fethiye?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Fethiye or Positano?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Fethiye or Positano? 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 Positano?
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.
Positano
Located on the Amalfi Coast in Campania, Italy, Positano is a very scenic town that offers spectacular coastal views. The town sits on the edge of a hill and flows down toward the sea. Because of its dramatic beauty, Positano attracts thousands of visitors year around.
The town dates back to medieval times when it was a port for the Amalfi Republic. It thrived throughout the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries but by the mid-nineteenth century its prosperity was falling. During those times more than half of the population left, migrating predominantly to America. During the 1950s the town gained popularity as a tourist destination, in part because of John Steinbeck's essay about the area in Harper's Bazaar (May, 1953).
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Turkey, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Turkey, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Italy, and The Best Coach Bus Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFethiye $109Positano $238
The average daily cost (per person) in Fethiye is $109, while the average daily cost in Positano is $238. 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 Positano in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFethiye $48Positano $158
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFethiye $96Positano $316
Compare Hotels in Fethiye and Positano
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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 Positano Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Fethiye $34Positano $8.28
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:
- Tandem Paragliding Over The Blue Lagoon in Fethiye From Kas Inc.Transfer: $300
- Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Calis Beach Hotels: $289
- Fethiye Hotels to Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers: $267
- Antalya Calis Beach Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $240
- Dalaman Int Airport (DLM): Private Transfer to Fethiye: $119
- Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Olympos Hotels: $115
- Antalya Olympos Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $114
- Fethiye Rhodes Ferry Ticket With Free Hotel Transfer: $99
- Private Airport Transfers: From Orhaniye to Dalaman Airport: $99
- Private Airport Transfers: From Fethiye/Oludeniz to Dalaman Airport: $98
- Hisaronu (Fethiye) Hotels to Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers: $87
- Fethiye City Center Hotels to Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers: $82
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Positano
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Positano:
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Bus Ticket$1.71
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Positano
Also for Positano, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer to/from Rome & Pompeii Ruins: $839
- From Sorrento & Pompeii Private Tour w/ Transfers: $642
- Private Transfer from Positano to Naples Airport, Port or Train station: $288
- Private Transfer from Positano to Naples Airport: $283
- Transfer Naples - Positano: $273
- From Salerno Station: 1-Way Private Transfer to Positano: $266
- Private Transfer from Positano to Naples Central Station: $262
- From the Coast: Pompeii the Real All Inclusive Service(Guide,Transfer,Ticket): $257
- Transfer from Naples to Positano or Positano to Naples : $240
- Positano to Fiumicino Rome Airport (FCO) - Departure Private Transfer: $224
- Private Transfer to Naples with WiFi: $214
- Transfers Positano - Naples: $207
Is it cheaper to fly into Fethiye or Positano?
Prices for flights to both Positano 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 $35Positano $57
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 Positano
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Positano:
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Sitdown Dinner (for Two)$33
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Pizza in a Restaurant$9.99
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Sandwich in a Restaurant$13
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Positano
For Positano, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Gastronomical Amalfi Coast Hike with Cooking Class: $45
- Cooking class with Pasta, mozzarella and Tiramisu with wine: $64
- Cooking lesson: tagliatelle, mozzarella and tiramisu: $76
- Amalfi Coast Cooking Class: Pasta Mozzarella & Tiramisu with Wine: $88
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Sant'Agnello with Show Cooking: $93
- Sorrento Pizza School Activity in Italy: $98
- Small Group Positano Cooking Class Gnocchi Tiramisù with Drinks : $147
- Lemon & sea food cooking class at local's home: $169
- Small Group Home Cooking Class with a Local: $191
- Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine: $191
- Cesarine: Small group Pizza and Tiramisu Class in Positano: $195
- Vico Equense: Market Tour, Home Cooking Class, and Dinner: $202
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Fethiye $38Positano $65
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.
- Fethiye Dalyan Tour River Cruise and Mud Bath: $63
- Ölüdeniz: Pirate Boat Cruise with Swim Stops and Lunch: $48
- 12 Islands Boat Tour from Fethiye with Grilled Lunch: $41
- 2-Day Ephesus and Pamukkale Cultural Tour from Fethiye: $221
- 2-Day tour Ephesus and Pamukkale from Fethiye : $163
- 7-HourJeep Safari Adventure in Fethiye Turkey: $31
- Blue Lagoon Ölüdeniz Tandem Paragliding Experience from Fethiye: $218
- Dalyan Mud Baths and Turtle Beach Day Tour From Fethiye: $60
- Dalyan River Cruise by Boat with Lunch and Sea Turtles Watching: $54
- Ephesus and Pamukkale 2 Day tour from Fethiye: $191
- Fethiye Horse Riding Experience: $38
- Fethiye Jeep Safari Tour: $28
Typical Entertainment Prices in Positano
For Positano, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Chair & Umbrella at Spiaggia Grande$18
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Day Trip of Capri & Amalfi$86
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Sunset Cruise$26
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Full Day Wine Tour$104
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Cooking Class$70
Tours and Activities in Positano
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Positano.
- Guided Tour Pompeii And Vesuvius from Positano Skip the Line: $299
- Amalfi Coast Luxury Private Experience in Motor Boat: $1,572
- Amalfi Coast Premium Boat Tour From Sorrento Max 8 People: $245
- Amalfi Coast Private Half Day Tour from Positano/Praiano: $1,357
- Amalfi Coast Tour: $294
- Amalfi Coast Tour: secret caves and stunning beaches: $2,139
- Amalfi Coast Tour: secret caves and stunning beaches: $1,283
- Amalfi Coast: Path of the Gods Private Walking Tour: $134
- Amalfi Coast: Pompei & Vesuvius small group with Skip the line tickets: $147
- Amalfi Coast: Romantic Sunset Cruise with Music & Cocktails: $160
- Amalfi and Positano Boat Tour: $209
- Breathtaking Journey on the Path of Gods: Tour from Positano: $2,055
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFethiye $17Positano $17
Typical Alcohol Prices in Positano
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Positano:
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Bottle of Limoncello$17
Sample the Local Flavors in Positano
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Positano:
- 5 Wine Tastings with Typical Products in Sorrento Coast: $76
- Small Group Positano Wine Tasting Experience with a Sommelier: $108
- Pompeii Wine Tasting Tour from Positano: $246
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Fethiye and Positano, we can see that Positano 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 Positano would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Positano 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 Positano Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Fethiye or Positano?
Fethiye has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Positano. When comparing the sizes of Fethiye and Positano, 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 Positano?
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 Positano in the Summer?
Both Positano and Fethiye are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Positano because of the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the small town charm, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Fethiye is generally a little warmer than Positano. Daily temperatures in Fethiye average around 28°C (82°F), and Positano fluctuates around 23°C (74°F).
It's quite sunny in Positano. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Fethiye. Fethiye usually receives more sunshine than Positano during summer. Fethiye gets 385 hours of sunny skies, while Positano receives 313 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Fethiye usually receives less rain than Positano. Fethiye gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Positano receives 26 mm (1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyFethiye 28°C (82°F)Positano 23°C (74°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Positano in the Autumn?
Both Positano and Fethiye during the autumn are popular places to visit. Furthermore, the hiking trails, the shopping scene, the small town atmosphere, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Positano this time of year.
Fethiye is a little warmer than Positano in the autumn. The daily temperature in Fethiye averages around 20°C (68°F) in October, and Positano fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
It's quite sunny in Fethiye. In the autumn, Fethiye often gets more sunshine than Positano. Fethiye gets 249 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Positano receives 189 hours of full sun.
Positano gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Fethiye usually gets less rain in October than Positano. Fethiye gets 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Positano receives 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberFethiye 20°C (68°F)Positano 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Positano in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Fethiye and Positano. Furthermore, many travelers come to Positano for the shopping scene and the cuisine.
In the winter, Fethiye is a little warmer than Positano. Typically, the winter temperatures in Fethiye in January average around 10°C (50°F), and Positano averages at about 8°C (47°F).
Fethiye usually receives more sunshine than Positano during winter. Fethiye gets 147 hours of sunny skies, while Positano receives 115 hours of full sun in the winter.
Positano receives a lot of rain in the winter. Fethiye gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Fethiye usually receives around the same amount of rain as Positano. Fethiye gets 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain, while Positano receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryFethiye 10°C (50°F)Positano 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Positano in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Fethiye as well as Positano. Additionally, many visitors come to Positano in the spring for the beaches, the small town charm, and the natural beauty.
In April, Fethiye is generally a little warmer than Positano. Daily temperatures in Fethiye average around 16°C (61°F), and Positano fluctuates around 13°C (55°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 Positano. Fethiye gets 250 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Positano receives 189 hours of full sun.
Fethiye usually gets less rain in April than Positano. Fethiye gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Positano receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilFethiye 16°C (61°F)Positano 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Positano and Fethiye
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (52°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Mar | 13°C (55°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 161 mm (6.3 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
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