Which place is cheaper, Sorrento or Fethiye?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Fethiye or Sorrento?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Fethiye or Sorrento? 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 Sorrento?
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.
Sorrento
Sorrento is a popular travel destination in Campania, Italy. The city has nice architecture and many shops and outdoor cafes you can enjoy. Its access via the Circumvesuviana rail system make it a great base for visiting Pompeii and Ercolano.
The city has a Mediterranean climate that has mild, wet winters and warm, dry summers. The pleasant climate make it a popular destination year around, although you can expect crowds during the peak summer months.
You'll find no shortage of hotels and hostels in town as the city's economy is very much dependent on tourism. Hostels are generally clean and comfortable, but they may be more expensive than you expect. If you travel during the low season you're likely to save some money even if the weather isn't as nice. Mid range hotel rooms are usually smaller than their American counterparts, but they are clean and nice and often come with a complimentary breakfast. The same can generally be said for more expensive hotels.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Turkey, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Turkey, The Best Adventure Tours to Italy, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFethiye $109Sorrento $151
The average daily cost (per person) in Fethiye is $109, while the average daily cost in Sorrento is $151. 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 Sorrento in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFethiye $48Sorrento $97
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFethiye $96Sorrento $194
Compare Hotels in Fethiye and Sorrento
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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 Sorrento Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Fethiye $34Sorrento $8.19
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:
- Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Calis Beach Hotels: $289
- Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Olympos Hotels: $115
- Antalya Calis Beach Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $240
- Antalya Olympos Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $114
- Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers to Calis Beach Hotels: $71
- Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers to Fethiye City Center Hotels: $71
- Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers to Hisaronu (Fethiye) Hotels: $82
- Dalaman Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer from/to Fethiye: $75
- Dalaman Int Airport (DLM): Private Transfer to Fethiye: $119
- Fethiye 12 Islands Boat Trip With Free Hotel Transfer & Lunch: $38
- Fethiye City Center Hotels to Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers: $82
- Fethiye Horse Riding Experience With Free Hotel Transfer Service: $40
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Sorrento
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Sorrento are as follows:
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Local Bus Ticket$4.55
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Ferry to Capri (Round Trip)$38
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sorrento
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Sorrento:
- Transfer to Naples with Herculaneum Guided Tour: $404
- Transfer to Naples with Guided Tour of Pompeii: $404
- Private transfer from Sorrento to Rome: $281
- Private Transfer from Sorrento to Amalfi: $251
- Transfer Naples airport/station to Sorrento with stop in Pompeii: $240
- Naples: Private transfer to Sorrento one way: $235
- Naples Airport (NAP): Private One-Way Transfer from Sorrento: $235
- Private Transfer by Minivan from Sorrento to Naples Airport, Train Station, Port: $235
- Sorrento to Fiumucino Rome Airport (FCO) - Departure Private Transfer: $224
- Private transfer from Sorrento to Naples: $218
- Private Transfer by Car from Sorrento to Ravello or from Ravello to Sorrento: $218
- Private Airport Transfer from Sorrento to Naples Station: $218
Is it cheaper to fly into Fethiye or Sorrento?
Prices for flights to both Sorrento 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 $35Sorrento $41
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 Sorrento
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Sorrento:
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Pizza$6.50
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Sitdown Dinner (for Two)$47
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$23
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sorrento
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Sorrento.
- Private Virtual Cooking Class from Sorrento : $33
- Amalfi Coast Cooking Class and Wine Tasting: $48
- Sorrento Art & Food Tour on Breathless 'Views Village: $50
- Pizza Making Class at Tirabusciò Cooking School: $64
- Pizza Making Class: $64
- Sorrento Pizza Making: $65
- Pizza Making Course: $70
- Dinner in Sorrento with Love, Laugh and Spaghetti: $70
- Pizza School Experience from Sorrento: $71
- Farm Visit with Pizza Lesson, Wine, and Limoncello: $75
- Pizza School with Wine and Limoncello Tasting in a Local Farm: $76
- Private Cooking Class in Sant'Agnello: $76
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Fethiye $38Sorrento $36
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Sorrento
Here are a few typical costs in Sorrento for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Chair & Umbrella at Beach$11
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Bike Rental (24 Hours)$22
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Scuba Diving (Single Dive)$49
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Blue Mini Cruise$24
Tours and Activities in Sorrento
Here are a few actual costs in Sorrento for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- All inclusive Herculaneum Skip the Line Tour From Sorrento: $115
- Positano, Amalfi and Ravello Small-Group Tour From Sorrento: $130
- 2-Hour Private Guided Walking Tour of Sorrento : $199
- 3 Hour Walking Tour of Sorrento with Local Food Tasting: $39
- 3 Hours Guided Boat Tour for Small Groups on the Island of Capri: $164
- 3 hours Private Capri Boat Tour : $239
- 8 Hour Tour of Capri and Anacapri: $66
- AMALFI COAST FULL DAY PRIVATE TOUR ON ALLEGRA21: $1,390
- AMALFI COAST FULL DAY PRIVATE TOUR ON SAVER HARD TOP: $2,299
- Amalfi Boat Tour From Sorrento with Positano Trip: $152
- Amalfi Coast Boat Tour: $206
- Amalfi Coast Boat Tour From Sorrento: $166
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFethiye $17Sorrento $9.44
Typical Alcohol Prices in Sorrento
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Sorrento are as follows:
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Bottle of Wine$11
Sample the Local Flavors in Sorrento
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Sorrento:
- Walking Tour Wine Tasting and Typical Products in Sorrento Farm: $71
- Campania wine tasting with traditional foods: $75
- Sorrento Wine Tasting Experience with a Sommelier: $97
- Sorrento Farm and Food Experience including Olive Oil, Limoncello, Wine tasting : $98
- Small Group Sorrento Wine Tasting Experience with a Sommelier: $104
- From Mount Vesuvius Tour with Lunch & Wine Tasting: $107
- Wine Tasting Including Lunch: $108
- Lemon, Olive Oil and Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch: $109
- From Full-Day Pompeii & Wine Tasting Tour: $136
- Pompeii Guided Tour & Wine tasting + Easy lunch: $185
- Guided Tour of Pompei and Wine Tasting from Sorrento: $205
- Pompeii & Vesuvius Guided Tour with Wine Tasting & Easy Lunch: $224
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Fethiye and Sorrento, we can see that Sorrento 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 Sorrento would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Sorrento 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 Sorrento Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Fethiye or Sorrento?
Fethiye has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Sorrento. When comparing the sizes of Fethiye and Sorrento, 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 Sorrento?
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 Sorrento in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Fethiye as well as Sorrento. Additionally, most visitors come to Sorrento for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
Fethiye is a little warmer than Sorrento in the summer. The daily temperature in Fethiye averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Sorrento fluctuates around 23°C (74°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Sorrento. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Fethiye this time of the year. In the summer, Fethiye often gets more sunshine than Sorrento. Fethiye gets 385 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sorrento receives 313 hours of full sun.
Fethiye usually gets less rain in July than Sorrento. Fethiye gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Sorrento receives 26 mm (1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyFethiye 28°C (82°F)Sorrento 23°C (74°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Sorrento in the Autumn?
Both Sorrento and Fethiye are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Sorrento because of the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Fethiye is a little warmer than Sorrento. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Fethiye in October average around 20°C (68°F), and Sorrento averages at about 17°C (63°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Fethiye. Fethiye usually receives more sunshine than Sorrento during autumn. Fethiye gets 249 hours of sunny skies, while Sorrento receives 189 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Sorrento. In October, Fethiye usually receives less rain than Sorrento. Fethiye gets 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Sorrento receives 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberFethiye 20°C (68°F)Sorrento 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Sorrento in the Winter?
Both Sorrento and Fethiye during the winter are popular places to visit. Also, the shopping scene and the cuisine are the main draw to Sorrento this time of year.
In January, Fethiye is generally a little warmer than Sorrento. Daily temperatures in Fethiye average around 10°C (50°F), and Sorrento fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).
In the winter, Fethiye often gets more sunshine than Sorrento. Fethiye gets 147 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sorrento receives 115 hours of full sun.
Sorrento gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Fethiye. Fethiye usually gets around the same amount of rain in January as Sorrento. Fethiye gets 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain, while Sorrento receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryFethiye 10°C (50°F)Sorrento 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Sorrento in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Fethiye and Sorrento. Also, many travelers come to Sorrento for the beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty.
Fethiye is a little warmer than Sorrento in the spring. The daily temperature in Fethiye averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Sorrento fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
In Fethiye, it's very sunny this time of the year. Fethiye usually receives more sunshine than Sorrento during spring. Fethiye gets 250 hours of sunny skies, while Sorrento receives 189 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Fethiye usually receives less rain than Sorrento. Fethiye gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Sorrento receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilFethiye 16°C (61°F)Sorrento 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Sorrento 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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