Which place is cheaper, Split 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 Split?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Fethiye or Split? 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 Split?
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.
Split
Spit is a historic city in Central Dalmatia with many opportunities to glimpse its fascinating past in its historic city center. Centuries ago the city grew up around a Diocletian palace that was used as refuge by the locals.
Today, as you wander around the historic center, you can see the remains of the Roman walls, temples, and squares. Despite it's appeal to tourists, Split is much more than just a tourist destination. It is larger than you might initially realize and it spreads well beyond the historic center. There is a population of about 300,000 in the larger area and it is an economic center for the region.
Split has a beautiful climate with mild winters, countless sunny days, and a generally pleasant temperature. As such, there are many opportunities to enjoy yourself outdoors, whether by participating in sports or walking around the city's quaint streets. Winters in Split are also quite mild, but there may be one snowy day, on average, every year. This rare snowfall can cause a significant disruption in the flow of traffic.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Turkey, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Turkey, The Best Walking Tours in Croatia, and The Best Luxury Tours to Croatia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFethiye $105Split $148
The average daily cost (per person) in Fethiye is $105, while the average daily cost in Split is $148. 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 Split in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFethiye $38Split $86
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFethiye $76Split $172
Compare Hotels in Fethiye and Split
Looking for a hotel in Fethiye or Split? 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 and Split Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Fethiye $27Split $17
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:
- VIP Transfer from Dalaman Airport to Gocek Fethiye and Oludeniz: $83
- Turkey Fethiye Dalaman Airport Transfer with Private Car: $80
- Tickets to Orka World Waterpark with Hotel Transfer in Fethiye: $65
- Quad Bike Safari Adventure in Fethiye with Transfer Service: $38
- Private Transfer: Dalaman Airport to Fethiye Göcek Hotels: $41
- Private Departure Transfer: Fethiye, Oludeniz Region Hotels to Dalaman Airport: $52
- Private Departure Transfer From Fethiye Hotels to Dalaman Airport: $52
- Private Airport Transfer From/To Dalaman Airport: $66
- Paragliding Experience in Fethiye with Roundtrip Transfer: $215
- Luxury Airport Transfer From Fethiye To Dalaman Airport: $65
- Hisaronu (Fethiye) Hotels to Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers: $96
- Full-Day River Rafting Tour in Fethiye with Transfer & Lunch: $76
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Split
Also for Split, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Split/Trogir to Zagreb: Private Transfer with Plitvice Lakes: $1,112
- Zagreb to Private Transfer with Plitvice Lakes: $1,112
- Private Transfer to Zagreb with Plitvice Lakes Stop: $1,078
- Private Zagreb to Split transfer with Plitvice lakes & Wine: $1,006
- From 1-Way Private Transfer to Zagreb: $993
- Private Transfer to Dubrovnik w/ Winery & Ston Visit: $796
- Split Airport: Speedboat Taxi transfer to/from Hvar: $702
- Airport to Hvar Town Speedboat Transfer: $585
- Private Boat Transfer to Hvar Island: $550
- From Private 1-Way Transfer to Dubrovnik: $493
- Transfer from Split Airport: $468
- Private Transfer to Krka with Driver & Optional Guide: $467
Is it cheaper to fly into Fethiye or Split?
Prices for flights to both Split 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 $47Split $48
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 Split
For Split, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Small Group Food Tour with Private Option: $53
- Split Food Tour: Discover Split One Bite at a Time: $140
- Split Food Tour: Discover Split One Bite At A Time: $143
- A Vineyard Feast: A Group Dinner and Wine Tasting: $199
- Split Cooking Class: $209
- Cooking class on island Brac: $251
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Fethiye $30Split $4.36
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$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.
- Fethiye Dalyan Tour River Cruise and Mud Bath: $72
- Ölüdeniz Half Day Scuba Diving Experience: $64
- Ölüdeniz: 2-Hour Tandem Paragliding Experience: $235
- 12 Islands Boat Tour from Fethiye with Grilled Lunch: $56
- 12 Islands Boat Tour in Fethiye: $25
- 7-HourJeep Safari Adventure in Fethiye Turkey: $33
- Babadag Mountain Paragliding Experience with Photos and Videos: $215
- Babadağ Cable Car Ticket with Pickup and Paragliding Options: $49
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $66
- Blue Lagoon Ölüdeniz Tandem Paragliding Experience from Fethiye: $202
- Dalyan Day Trip from Fethiye Including River Cruise, Mud Baths and Iztuzu Beach: $59
- Dalyan Mud Baths and Turtle Beach Day Tour From Fethiye: $65
Tours and Activities in Split
For Split, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Blue cave and Hvar - 5 Islands speedboat tour from Split: $185
- Private Foodie Tour: Wine & Seafood with a Local Chef: $239
- Šolta Island from 5-Hour Olive Oil Tour with Lunch: $257
- Šolta Island from Private E-Bike Tour: $328
- Šolta Island: Self-Guided Bike Tour: $94
- "Not Today" - Game of Thrones and History of Split Private Guided Walking Tour: $93
- 2 Hours Split Walking tour with free food tasting: $191
- 2-Hour Sunset Cruise Split: $94
- 3-Island Split Boat Tour (Šolta Drvenik Mali, Drvenik Veli): $87
- 4 Hours Blue Lagoon and Island Tour: $96
- 4-Island Split Boat Tour (Brač, Pakleni, Hvar, Šolta): $149
- 5 islands Private Boat Tour:Blue Cave,Hvar&Pakleni islands: $1,272
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFethiye $13Split $9.35
Sample the Local Flavors in Split
Also in Split, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- From Krka Waterfalls, Food & Wine Tasting Tour: $44
- From Krka Waterfalls, Food & Wine Tasting Tour: $45
- Split/Trogir: Krka National Park Day Trip with Wine Tasting: $49
- From Krka Waterfalls day tour & wine tasting: $49
- Dalmatian wine tasting by Bottiglia wine & deli: $54
- Wine Tasting at Seafront Tasting Room in Kastela: $54
- Split&Sip: Educational wine tasting: $56
- Wine Tasting in the Diocletian's Palace: $59
- Blue Lagoon & Wine tasting - 3 islands tour: $108
- Private History and Wine Tour in Trogir and Klis: $173
- From Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting: $176
- Zinfandel Wine Tasting & Storytelling with Dalmatian Food: $178
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Fethiye and Split, we can see that Split 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 Split would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Split 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 Split Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Fethiye or Split?
Split has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Fethiye. When comparing the sizes of Fethiye and Split, 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 Split?
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 Split in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Fethiye and Split. Furthermore, the summer months attract visitors to Split because of the beaches, snorkeling, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Fethiye is around the same temperature as Split. Typically, the summer temperatures in Fethiye in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Split averages at about 26°C (80°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Split this time of the year. In Fethiye, it's very sunny this time of the year. Fethiye usually receives more sunshine than Split during summer. Fethiye gets 385 hours of sunny skies, while Split receives 345 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Fethiye usually receives less rain than Split. Fethiye gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Split receives 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyFethiye 28°C (82°F)Split 26°C (80°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Split in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Fethiye as well as Split. Additionally, the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene are the main draw to Split this time of year.
In October, Fethiye is generally a little warmer than Split. Daily temperatures in Fethiye average around 20°C (68°F), and Split fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Split. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Fethiye this time of the year. In the autumn, Fethiye often gets more sunshine than Split. Fethiye gets 249 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Split receives 200 hours of full sun.
Fethiye usually gets less rain in October than Split. Fethiye gets 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Split receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberFethiye 20°C (68°F)Split 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Split in the Winter?
Both Split and Fethiye are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Split for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Fethiye is a little warmer than Split in the winter. The daily temperature in Fethiye averages around 10°C (50°F) in January, and Split fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).
Fethiye usually receives more sunshine than Split during winter. Fethiye gets 147 hours of sunny skies, while Split receives 128 hours of full sun in the winter.
It's quite rainy in Fethiye. In January, Fethiye usually receives more rain than Split. Fethiye gets 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain, while Split receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryFethiye 10°C (50°F)Split 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Split in the Spring?
Both Split and Fethiye during the spring are popular places to visit. Also, many visitors come to Split in the spring for the beaches and the activities around the city.
In the spring, Fethiye is around the same temperature as Split. Typically, the spring temperatures in Fethiye in April average around 16°C (61°F), and Split averages at about 15°C (59°F).
In Split, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Fethiye. In the spring, Fethiye often gets more sunshine than Split. Fethiye gets 250 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Split receives 212 hours of full sun.
Fethiye usually gets less rain in April than Split. Fethiye gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Split receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilFethiye 16°C (61°F)Split 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Split 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) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (52°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Mar | 13°C (55°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 100 mm (3.9 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.