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

Should you visit Fethiye or Tangier?

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

Should I visit Fethiye or Tangier? 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 Tangier?

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.

Tangier

Welcome to the gateway to Africa. Sitting on the coast of the Strait of Gibraltar, Tangier, Morocco has historically served as the meeting point of the Mediterranean and Africa.

After World War II, this city became a destination for eccentric foreigners, artists, spies and hippies. After that, the city was neglected and gained a horrible reputation for the hustlers cheating visitors left and right.

In 1999 Morocco saw the beginning of a new monarch who was more progressive with his vision for tourism. This message lit a fire under Tangier, helping the people see the amazing potential in their great city. They built a new port, a new business district and revamped the airport. The beaches and streets have been cleaned up of trash and hustlers and there's a sudden surge in cultural activities.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Turkey, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Turkey, The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Morocco.


Which place is cheaper, Tangier 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 $93, while the average daily cost in Tangier is $81. 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 Tangier in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Fethiye $33
    Tangier $25
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Fethiye $66
    Tangier $50
Compare Hotels in Fethiye and Tangier

Looking for a hotel in Fethiye or Tangier? 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 Tangier


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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 Tangier Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Fethiye $23
    Tangier $25
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:

  • Fethiye Hotels to Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers: $286
  • Antalya Calis Beach Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $256
  • Paragliding Oludeniz With Transfer - Fethiye, Turkey: $192
  • Paragliding Experience in Fethiye with Roundtrip Transfer: $180
  • Private Outdoor Photo Shoot with Hotel Transfer: $141
  • From Oludeniz Paragliding Trip with Transfer: $125
  • Fethiye Rhodes Ferry Ticket With Free Hotel Transfer: $125
  • Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Olympos Hotels: $122
  • Antalya Olympos Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $122
  • Fethiye Scuba Diving with Transfer, 2 Dives and Lunch: $105
  • Hisaronu (Fethiye) Hotels to Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers: $93
  • Fethiye Butterfly Valley Boat tour with Lunch and Transfer: $93

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tangier

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

  • Private Transfer from Asilah to Rabat (RBA) Airport: $291
  • From Tangier : Private Transfer to Fez via chefchaouen (bleu City: $291
  • Tangier to Fez Private Transfer Including Chefchaouen Visit: $280
  • Transfer Private From Tangier To Marrakech: $234
  • Private Transfer Tangier Airport to Fes or Fez to Tangier Airport: $233
  • First-Class Private Transfer from Tangier to Chefchaouen: $220
  • "Fez to Marrakech: Enjoy a Private Transfer for a Smooth Journey": $213
  • Private Transfer from Tangier Airport (TNG) to Ceuta Cruise Port: $212
  • Luxury transfer from Tangier to Tamuda bay or vice versa: $209
  • Private Round Trip Transfer to Chaouen from Tangier: $208
  • Private Airport Transfer From Tangier to Chefchaouen: $205
  • Private Transfer from Tangier city hotels to Ceuta Cruise Port: $196

Is it cheaper to fly into Fethiye or Tangier?

Prices for flights to both Tangier 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
    Tangier $37
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:

  • Fresh Garden Home Cooking with a Local Chef in Fethiye: $58
  • Turkish Cooking Class in a Village Garden: $94
  • Authentic Turkish Home Cooking Class in Fethiye with Mel: $134

Typical Food Prices in Tangier

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


  • Fruit & Yogurt
    $1.82

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tangier

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

  • Tangier Tastes Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $59
  • Souk Secrets Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $59
  • Tanger Local Street food tours: $64
  • Tangier Food Tour: Markets, Street Food & Seafood Lunch: $68
  • Tangier Private Cooking Class With a Local Family: $73
  • Tangier Walking Tour & Moroccan Family Cooking Class: $74
  • Tasting Tangier Food Tour: $75
  • Cooking and eating with a local family: $76
  • Inclusive Beach Camel Ride, Cap Spartel, Hercules & Full Dinner: $77
  • The Food tour of Tangier: $82
  • Tangier Food Tour: $83
  • Tangier Cooking Class With a Local Family: $87

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Fethiye $26
    Tangier $21
Typical Entertainment Prices in Fethiye

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


  • Paragliding
    $5.11
  • 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): $61
  • Ölüdeniz Half Day Scuba Diving Experience: $89
  • Ölüdeniz: 2-Hour Tandem Paragliding Experience: $235
  • 4 Hours 12 Islands Group Tour: $111
  • 4 Hours Oludeniz Group Tour: $111
  • 7-HourJeep Safari Adventure in Fethiye Turkey: $33
  • Babadağ Cable Car Ticket with Pickup and Paragliding Options: $89
  • Bannana, Flyfish or Ringo Joy Ride Adventure at Ölüdeniz Beach: $40
  • Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $66
  • Blue Lagoon Ölüdeniz Tandem Paragliding Experience from Fethiye: $198
  • Dalyan Mud Baths and Turtle Beach Day Tour From Fethiye: $111
  • Discover Lycian Civilization Tlos, Xanthos and Patara Tour: $171

Tours and Activities in Tangier

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

  • 3 Day Tangier to Marrakech Desert Tour via Chefchaouen: $240
  • 3 Hours Small Group Guided Tour of Tangier: $34
  • 3 Hours Tangier Walking Tour: $42
  • 3 Hours Tour Cap spartel & Hercules caves with a Camel ride: $70
  • 3-Hour Driving Tour in Tangier: $70
  • 3-Hour Private Enchanting Tangier Coastal Adventure: $38
  • 3H -4H Private Walking Tour in Tangier Medina & Colorful Souks: $117
  • 3h Private Walking Tour in Tangier Kasbah Medina & Colorful Souks: $58
  • 4 Hour Deluxe Private Guided Tour of Tangier: $77
  • 4 Hour Deluxe Private Guided Tour of Tangier: $77
  • 4 Hour Tangier City Private Tour: $105
  • 4 Hour private luxury Experience of Tangier: $90

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Fethiye $12
    Tangier $11


When comparing the travel costs between Fethiye and Tangier, we can see that Fethiye 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. Even though Fethiye is in Europe and Tangier is in Africa, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Fethiye Expensive? and Is Tangier Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Fethiye or Tangier?

Tangier has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Fethiye. When comparing the sizes of Fethiye and Tangier, 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 Tangier?

Fethiye has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Tangier experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.

Should I visit Fethiye or Tangier in the Summer?

Both Tangier and Fethiye are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Tangier because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

Fethiye is a little warmer than Tangier in the summer. The daily temperature in Fethiye averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Tangier fluctuates around 24°C (74°F).

It's quite sunny in Tangier. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Fethiye. Fethiye usually receives more sunshine than Tangier during summer. Fethiye gets 385 hours of sunny skies, while Tangier receives 346 hours of full sun in the summer.

In July, Fethiye usually receives more rain than Tangier. Fethiye gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Tangier receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Fethiye 28°C (82°F) 
    Tangier 24°C (74°F)

Should I visit Fethiye or Tangier in the Autumn?

Both Tangier and Fethiye during the autumn are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Tangier year-round.

In the autumn, Fethiye is around the same temperature as Tangier. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Fethiye in October average around 20°C (68°F), and Tangier averages at about 20°C (68°F).

In Tangier, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Fethiye. In the autumn, Fethiye often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Tangier. Fethiye gets 249 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tangier receives 235 hours of full sun.

Fethiye usually gets less rain in October than Tangier. Fethiye gets 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Tangier receives 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Fethiye 20°C (68°F) 
    Tangier 20°C (68°F)

Should I visit Fethiye or Tangier in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Fethiye and Tangier. Tangier attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

In January, Fethiye is generally cooler than Tangier. Daily temperatures in Fethiye average around 10°C (50°F), and Tangier fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).

Fethiye usually receives less sunshine than Tangier during winter. Fethiye gets 147 hours of sunny skies, while Tangier receives 169 hours of full sun in the winter.

Tangier receives a lot of rain in the winter. Fethiye gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Fethiye usually receives more rain than Tangier. Fethiye gets 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain, while Tangier receives 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Fethiye 10°C (50°F) 
    Tangier 13°C (55°F)

Should I visit Fethiye or Tangier in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to Fethiye as well as Tangier. The warm climate attracts visitors to Tangier throughout the year.

Fethiye is around the same temperature as Tangier in the spring. The daily temperature in Fethiye averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Tangier fluctuates around 15°C (60°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Tangier. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Fethiye this time of the year. In the spring, Fethiye often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Tangier. Fethiye gets 250 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tangier receives 251 hours of full sun.

Fethiye usually gets less rain in April than Tangier. Fethiye gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Tangier receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Fethiye 16°C (61°F) 
    Tangier 15°C (60°F)

Typical Weather for Tangier and Fethiye

Fethiye Tangier
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 10°C (50°F) 114 mm (4.5 in) 13°C (55°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)
Feb 11°C (52°F) 107 mm (4.2 in) 13°C (56°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)
Mar 13°C (55°F) 77 mm (3 in) 14°C (57°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Apr 16°C (61°F) 40 mm (1.6 in) 15°C (60°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
May 20°C (68°F) 29 mm (1.1 in) 18°C (64°F) 37 mm (1.5 in)
Jun 25°C (77°F) 12 mm (0.5 in) 21°C (69°F) 14 mm (0.6 in)
Jul 28°C (82°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 24°C (74°F) 2 mm (0.1 in)
Aug 28°C (82°F) 9 mm (0.4 in) 24°C (75°F) 3 mm (0.1 in)
Sep 25°C (77°F) 3 mm (0.1 in) 23°C (73°F) 15 mm (0.6 in)
Oct 20°C (68°F) 47 mm (1.9 in) 20°C (68°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Nov 15°C (59°F) 118 mm (4.6 in) 16°C (61°F) 135 mm (5.3 in)
Dec 12°C (54°F) 124 mm (4.9 in) 13°C (56°F) 129 mm (5.1 in)