Which place is cheaper, Sintra or Fethiye?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Fethiye or Sintra?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Fethiye or Sintra? 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 Sintra?
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.
Sintra
Located just 28 kilometers from Lisbon, Sintra is a town that was, for a long time, home to Portuguese royalty leading up to the 1910 revolution. In town you will find a Royal Palace and in the surrounding area there is a Moorish Castle, and the Pena Palace, which dates back to the 19th century. The town is on the Estoril Coast near the Sintra Mountains, making its setting very dramatic, beautiful and picturesque. The surrounding hills are actually designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site because they offer a great combination of both cultural importance and natural beauty.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Turkey, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Turkey, The Best Budget Tours to Portugal, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFethiye $109Sintra $124
The average daily cost (per person) in Fethiye is $109, while the average daily cost in Sintra is $124. 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 Sintra in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFethiye $48Sintra $61
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFethiye $96Sintra $122
Compare Hotels in Fethiye and Sintra
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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 Sintra Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Fethiye $34Sintra $22
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 Sintra
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Sintra:
- Algarve vs Lisbon: Private Transfer to/from Algarve /Lisbon: $513
- Private transfer from Sintra to Porto with 2 hours for sightseeing: $289
- Transfer Cascais to Lisbon(8pax): $109
- Transfer Cascais to Lisbon(3pax): $98
- Tours and Transfers: $89
- Private Guided Transfer in Sintra and Lisbon: $87
- Lisbon transfer, national and Iberian trips: $86
- TRANSFER Cascais to Lisbon Airport: $82
- Private Transfer Lisbon & Cascais by Van or Car: $73
- Tuk Tuk Transfer With Sintra Pena Ticket From Meeting Point: $73
- Transfer Sintra to Lisbon Airport: $71
- Lisbon Airport: Cascais/Estoril/Sintra Private Transfer: $57
Is it cheaper to fly into Fethiye or Sintra?
Prices for flights to both Sintra 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 $35Sintra $45
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sintra
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Sintra.
- Private Portuguese Cooking Lesson and Meal with a Lisbon Local: $220
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Fethiye $38Sintra $25
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 Sintra
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Sintra are as follows:
- E-Bike Rental Self Guide Tour in Sintra and Cabo da Roca : $64
- Half Day Private Wine and Traditional Tile Making Tour: $157
- 1h sight seeing - Sintra Mountain Tour (price per car) - max 4persons: $119
- 2 Hour Private Picnic and Photoshoot Experience in Lisbon area: $149
- 2 Hours Romantic experience for two by sailboat in Cascais: $297
- 2 hours Private Sailing Experience in Cascais: $297
- 3 Hour Sintra Village and Beaches Tuktuk Tour: $125
- 4 hour Private MTB Enduro Trail Tour in Sintra Mountain: $171
- 4 hour Private MTB Enduro Trail Tour in Sintra Mountain: $153
- 4x4 Tours in Portuguese Classic Jeeps (UMM) around Sintra: $153
- Amazing Sintra tour: $91
- Cascais Private Walking Tour with a Professional Guide: $260
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFethiye $17Sintra $19
Sample the Local Flavors in Sintra
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Sintra:
- Half-Day Tour in Cascais / Sintra with Brunch and Wine Tasting: $60
- Hiking and Wine Tasting Experience: $71
- Half Day in Sintra and Cabo da Roca with Wine Tasting: $82
- Wine Tasting Tour: $82
- Private tour wine tasting in Setubal: $96
- Excursion from Lisbon to Setúbal: Nature, Beach and Wine Tasting: $125
- Private Tour Sétubal, Palmela, Arrábida with wine tasting: $175
- Hidden Gems: Sintra & Cascais Private Tour with Wine Tasting: $181
- From Lisbon Private Tour to Porto with Port Wine Tasting: $235
When comparing the travel costs between Fethiye and Sintra, we can see that Sintra is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Fethiye Expensive? and Is Sintra Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Fethiye or Sintra?
Fethiye has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Sintra. When comparing the sizes of Fethiye and Sintra, 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 Sintra?
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 Sintra in the Summer?
Both Sintra and Fethiye during the summer are popular places to visit.
Fethiye is a little warmer than Sintra in the summer. The daily temperature in Fethiye averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Sintra fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
In Sintra, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Fethiye. In the summer, Fethiye often gets more sunshine than Sintra. Fethiye gets 385 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sintra receives 352 hours of full sun.
Fethiye usually gets more rain in July than Sintra. Fethiye gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Sintra receives 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyFethiye 28°C (82°F)Sintra 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Sintra in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Fethiye and Sintra.
In the autumn, Fethiye is around the same temperature as Sintra. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Fethiye in October average around 20°C (68°F), and Sintra averages at about 19°C (66°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Sintra this time of the year. In Fethiye, it's very sunny this time of the year. Fethiye usually receives more sunshine than Sintra during autumn. Fethiye gets 249 hours of sunny skies, while Sintra receives 213 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Fethiye usually receives less rain than Sintra. Fethiye gets 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Sintra receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberFethiye 20°C (68°F)Sintra 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Sintra in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Fethiye as well as Sintra.
In January, Fethiye is generally cooler than Sintra. Daily temperatures in Fethiye average around 10°C (50°F), and Sintra fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).
In the winter, Fethiye often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Sintra. Fethiye gets 147 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sintra receives 144 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Sintra. Fethiye receives a lot of rain in the winter. Fethiye usually gets around the same amount of rain in January as Sintra. Fethiye gets 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain, while Sintra receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryFethiye 10°C (50°F)Sintra 12°C (53°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Sintra in the Spring?
Both Sintra and Fethiye are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
Fethiye is around the same temperature as Sintra in the spring. The daily temperature in Fethiye averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Sintra fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
It's quite sunny in Sintra. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Fethiye. Fethiye usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Sintra during spring. Fethiye gets 250 hours of sunny skies, while Sintra receives 235 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Fethiye usually receives less rain than Sintra. Fethiye gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Sintra receives 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilFethiye 16°C (61°F)Sintra 16°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Sintra and Fethiye
| Fethiye | Sintra | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (52°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Mar | 13°C (55°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) |
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