A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Fethiye vs. Tallinn for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Fethiye or Tallinn?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Should I visit Fethiye or Tallinn? 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 Tallinn?

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.

Tallinn

Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, is located on the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland. It has a population of more than 430,000 people and is a charming, yet cosmopolitan place to visit. The Old Town is at the center of the city's tourism, and the beauty and architecture is very impressive. The city's close proximity to Helsinki makes it a popular day trip from Finland, but cheap plane flights have also encouraged visitors from around Europe to spend several days in this city. In particular, summer months can become quite crowded.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Turkey, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Turkey, The Best 2-Week Tours from Tallinn, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Estonia.


Which place is cheaper, Tallinn or Fethiye?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Fethiye is $92, while the average daily cost in Tallinn is $138. 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 Tallinn in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Fethiye $33
    Tallinn $54
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Fethiye $66
    Tallinn $108
Compare Hotels in Fethiye and Tallinn

Looking for a hotel in Fethiye or Tallinn? 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.

Hotels in Fethiye


Hotels in Tallinn


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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 Tallinn Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Fethiye $23
    Tallinn $14
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Fethiye

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Fethiye are as follows:


  • Local Bus
    $0.18

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fethiye

Also for Fethiye, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Rafting: Dalaman River, including breakfast, lunch, and hotel transfers: $107
  • Quad Bike Safari Adventure in Fethiye with Transfer Service: $60
  • Private Transfer: Fethiye Hotels to and from Dalaman Airport: $35
  • Private Transfer from or to Dalaman Airport Fethiye and Oludeniz: $85
  • Private Departure Transfer From Fethiye Hotels to Dalaman Airport: $51
  • Paragliding Oludeniz With Transfer - Fethiye, Turkey: $194
  • Luxury Airport Transfers in Dalaman: $59
  • Luxury Airport Transfer From Fethiye To Dalaman Airport: $58
  • Hisaronu (Fethiye) Hotels to Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers: $94
  • Full-Day Scuba Diving Experience from Fethiye with Transfer: $71
  • Full-Day Dalyan Tour with Lunch and Hotel Transfer from Fethiye: $58
  • From Turkish Bath with Hotel Transfer: $31

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Tallinn

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Tallinn:


  • Tram Around Town for Two
    $1.90

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tallinn

Also for Tallinn, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • From Private Transfer to Riga with Sightseeing: $494
  • Sled Dog Ride on the Wheels with Transfer: $454
  • Husky Dog Sledding Adventure with Transfer: $311
  • Snowmobile Adventure with Transfers: $288
  • Tallinn Limo Airport Transfer: $159
  • Tallinn Arrival Private Airport Transfer in Minivan: $127
  • CO2-Offset Arrival Transfer from Tallinn Airport/Port to Tallinn: $102
  • Beginner Archery Class with Transfer: $86
  • Tallinn Cruise Port to Tallinn hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $80
  • Tallinn Return Airport Transfers: $78
  • Tallinn Highlights Shore Excursion With Port Return Transfer: $69
  • From Alpakafarm Guided Tour with Transfer: $69

Is it cheaper to fly into Fethiye or Tallinn?

Prices for flights to both Tallinn 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Fethiye $41
    Tallinn $71
Typical Food Prices in Fethiye

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Fethiye:


  • Fruit
    $0.15
  • Soda
    $0.06

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Fethiye

For Fethiye, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Fethiye Sunset Cruise with Dinner, Swimming Break, and Entertainment: $42
  • ölüdeniz: Sunset Boat Tour with Swimming and Dinner: $58
  • Fresh Garden Home Cooking with a Local Chef in Fethiye: $73

Typical Food Prices in Tallinn

For Tallinn, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Lunch for Two
    $8.76
  • Dessert
    $1.31

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tallinn

For Tallinn, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Tallinn old town: Estonian Cuisine Cooking Class: $86
  • Estonian cuisine Cooking Class: $93
  • Old Town Guided Tour with Dinner and Folk Show: $98
  • Tallinn Beer House Dinner: $100
  • Old Town Guided Tour and Medieval Dinner with Show: $103
  • Old Town Food Tour from the cruise port: $109
  • From Campfire Cooking Workshop with Guided Hike: $111
  • Tallinn 3-Hour Estonian Food Tour: $141
  • Authentic Baltic Home Dining and Cooking Class in Tallinn: $199
  • Vegan Food Tours Tallinn: $229

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Fethiye $26
    Tallinn $6.42
Typical Entertainment Prices in Fethiye

For Fethiye, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Paragliding
    $5.05
  • Gorge Walk entry and photo
    $0.12

Tours and Activities in Fethiye

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Fethiye.

  • Ölüdeniz Butterfly Valley Boat Tour Max 30 People (No Loud Music): $72
  • Ölüdeniz Half Day Scuba Diving Experience: $89
  • Ölüdeniz: 2-Hour Tandem Paragliding Experience: $230
  • 4 Hours Oludeniz Group Tour: $118
  • ALL-INCLUSIVE BOUTIQUE Tour: Kaş, Kalkan & Kaputaş from Fethiye: $89
  • Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $30
  • Blue Lagoon Ölüdeniz Tandem Paragliding Experience from Fethiye: $200
  • Boutique Dalyan Tour: Mud Bath, Rock Tombs & Turtle Beach: $76
  • Butterfly Valley Boat Trip & 6 Bays Cruise from Fethiye, Ölüdeniz: $53
  • Cruise The Blues in the 12 Islands Fethiye: $54
  • Dalyan Mud Baths and Turtle Beach Day Tour From Fethiye: $90
  • Dalyan Mud Baths and Turtle Beach Day Tour From Fethiye: $112

Tours and Activities in Tallinn

For Tallinn, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • 2 Hour Tales of Tallinn Private Car Tour: $70
  • 2 Hour Tallinn Old Town Walking Tour: $212
  • 2-hour Tallinn Old Town walking tour: $218
  • 5-Hour Tallinn Tour for Cruise Passengers: $48
  • A Walking Tour Around the World — From Tallinn: $20
  • A Walking Tour Around the World — From Tallinn: $21
  • Aegna Island: Self-Guided Discovery Tour: $9.21
  • All inclusive Tallinn Food and Bike tour: $91
  • Audio Tour of the Toompea Hill (Cathedral Hill) in Tallinn: $8.06
  • Baltic Sea Round Trip: Tallinn-Stockholm-Tallinn Mini-Cruise: $124
  • Best Tallinn Shore Excursion from Cruise Port: $53
  • Best of Tallinn 2-Hour Bike Tour: $36

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Fethiye $12
    Tallinn $17

Sample the Local Flavors in Tallinn

Also in Tallinn, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Old Town Bar Crawl - Shots, Games, Deals & Club: $22
  • Telliskivi Bar Crawl with games, drinks, discounts: $22
  • Bar Crawl with Shots, Beer, and Nightclub Entry: $23
  • Urban Beats Bar Crawl with Party Bus and Clubs: $51
  • Gin Distillery Tour and Tasting: $275


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Fethiye and Tallinn, we can see that Tallinn 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 Tallinn would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tallinn 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 Tallinn Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Fethiye or Tallinn?

Tallinn has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Fethiye. When comparing the sizes of Fethiye and Tallinn, 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 Tallinn?

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 Tallinn in the Summer?

The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Fethiye and Tallinn. Also, many visitors come to Tallinn in the summer for the family-friendly experiences.

In the summer, Fethiye is much warmer than Tallinn. Typically, the summer temperatures in Fethiye in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Tallinn averages at about 17°C (62°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Tallinn this time of the year. In Fethiye, it's very sunny this time of the year. Fethiye usually receives more sunshine than Tallinn during summer. Fethiye gets 385 hours of sunny skies, while Tallinn receives 279 hours of full sun in the summer.

In July, Fethiye usually receives less rain than Tallinn. Fethiye gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Tallinn receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Fethiye 28°C (82°F) 
    Tallinn 17°C (62°F)

Should I visit Fethiye or Tallinn in the Autumn?

The autumn brings many poeple to Fethiye as well as Tallinn. Also, most visitors come to Tallinn for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area during these months.

In October, Fethiye is generally much warmer than Tallinn. Daily temperatures in Fethiye average around 20°C (68°F), and Tallinn fluctuates around 7°C (44°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Fethiye this time of the year. In the autumn, Fethiye often gets more sunshine than Tallinn. Fethiye gets 249 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tallinn receives 92 hours of full sun.

Fethiye usually gets less rain in October than Tallinn. Fethiye gets 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Tallinn receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Fethiye 20°C (68°F) 
    Tallinn 7°C (44°F)

Should I visit Fethiye or Tallinn in the Winter?

Both Tallinn and Fethiye are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Tallinn because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

The weather in Tallinn can be very cold. Fethiye is much warmer than Tallinn in the winter. The daily temperature in Fethiye averages around 10°C (50°F) in January, and Tallinn fluctuates around -5°C (22°F).

Fethiye usually receives more sunshine than Tallinn during winter. Fethiye gets 147 hours of sunny skies, while Tallinn receives 25 hours of full sun in the winter.

It's quite rainy in Fethiye. In January, Fethiye usually receives more rain than Tallinn. Fethiye gets 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain, while Tallinn receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Fethiye 10°C (50°F) 
    Tallinn -5°C (22°F)

Should I visit Fethiye or Tallinn in the Spring?

Both Tallinn and Fethiye during the spring are popular places to visit. Furthermore, the natural beauty are the main draw to Tallinn this time of year.

It's quite cold in Tallinn in the spring. In the spring, Fethiye is much warmer than Tallinn. Typically, the spring temperatures in Fethiye in April average around 16°C (61°F), and Tallinn averages at about 4°C (39°F).

It's quite sunny in Fethiye. In the spring, Fethiye often gets more sunshine than Tallinn. Fethiye gets 250 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tallinn receives 186 hours of full sun.

Fethiye usually gets more rain in April than Tallinn. Fethiye gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Tallinn receives 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Fethiye 16°C (61°F) 
    Tallinn 4°C (39°F)

Typical Weather for Tallinn and Fethiye

Fethiye Tallinn
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 10°C (50°F) 114 mm (4.5 in) -5°C (22°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
Feb 11°C (52°F) 107 mm (4.2 in) -6°C (22°F) 29 mm (1.1 in)
Mar 13°C (55°F) 77 mm (3 in) -2°C (29°F) 29 mm (1.1 in)
Apr 16°C (61°F) 40 mm (1.6 in) 4°C (39°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)
May 20°C (68°F) 29 mm (1.1 in) 10°C (50°F) 37 mm (1.5 in)
Jun 25°C (77°F) 12 mm (0.5 in) 15°C (58°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Jul 28°C (82°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 17°C (62°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Aug 28°C (82°F) 9 mm (0.4 in) 16°C (60°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
Sep 25°C (77°F) 3 mm (0.1 in) 11°C (52°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Oct 20°C (68°F) 47 mm (1.9 in) 7°C (44°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Nov 15°C (59°F) 118 mm (4.6 in) 1°C (34°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Dec 12°C (54°F) 124 mm (4.9 in) -3°C (27°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)