Which place is cheaper, Taormina or Fethiye?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Fethiye or Taormina?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Fethiye or Taormina? 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 Taormina?
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.
Taormina
A quaint hillside town on the eastern side of Sicily, Taormina is arguably one of the most popular tourist resorts on the island. It's peak season is the months of July and August when Italian and European tourists alike flock to the beaches. During this time it can be crowded and hot, but if you visit during the spring or fall months you might find the crowds slightly less and the weather more comfortable. The town is popular with package tours, which stay at the beach resorts around Giardini Naxos to the south or Letojanni to the north.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Turkey, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Turkey, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Italy, and The Best Walking Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFethiye $109Taormina $116
The average daily cost (per person) in Fethiye is $109, while the average daily cost in Taormina is $116. 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 Taormina in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFethiye $48Taormina $75
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFethiye $96Taormina $150
Compare Hotels in Fethiye and Taormina
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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 Taormina Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Fethiye $34Taormina $4.59
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:
- Tandem Paragliding Over The Blue Lagoon in Fethiye From Kas Inc.Transfer: $300
- Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Calis Beach Hotels: $289
- Fethiye Hotels to Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers: $267
- Antalya Calis Beach Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $240
- Dalaman Int Airport (DLM): Private Transfer to Fethiye: $119
- Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Olympos Hotels: $115
- Antalya Olympos Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $114
- Fethiye Rhodes Ferry Ticket With Free Hotel Transfer: $99
- Private Airport Transfers: From Orhaniye to Dalaman Airport: $99
- Private Airport Transfers: From Fethiye/Oludeniz to Dalaman Airport: $98
- Hisaronu (Fethiye) Hotels to Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers: $87
- Fethiye City Center Hotels to Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers: $82
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Taormina
Also for Taormina, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Roundtrip Transfer from Messina: $41
- Sicily Catania Airport: Bus Transfer to and from Taormina: $7.49
Is it cheaper to fly into Fethiye or Taormina?
Prices for flights to both Taormina 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 $35Taormina $35
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Fethiye $38Taormina $12
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.
- Fethiye Dalyan Tour River Cruise and Mud Bath: $63
- Ölüdeniz: Pirate Boat Cruise with Swim Stops and Lunch: $48
- 12 Islands Boat Tour from Fethiye with Grilled Lunch: $41
- 2-Day Ephesus and Pamukkale Cultural Tour from Fethiye: $221
- 2-Day tour Ephesus and Pamukkale from Fethiye : $163
- 7-HourJeep Safari Adventure in Fethiye Turkey: $31
- Blue Lagoon Ölüdeniz Tandem Paragliding Experience from Fethiye: $218
- Dalyan Mud Baths and Turtle Beach Day Tour From Fethiye: $60
- Dalyan River Cruise by Boat with Lunch and Sea Turtles Watching: $54
- Ephesus and Pamukkale 2 Day tour from Fethiye: $191
- Fethiye Horse Riding Experience: $38
- Fethiye Jeep Safari Tour: $28
Tours and Activities in Taormina
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Taormina.
- 5 Hours Private Tour of Taormina from Messina: $606
- From Catania or Agrigento and Piazza Armerina Tour: $743
- From Catania: Guided Tour of Mount Etna and Taormina: $57
- From Catania: Guided Tour of Taormina and Castelmola: $106
- Sicily: Best of Taormina and Castelmola Private Tour: $213
- Small Group Sicily Food & Wine Lovers Tour: 8 Days: $2,668
- Small Group Tour of Sicily Highlights: 8 Days: $2,668
- Taormina & Castelmola: Shore tour from Messina cruise port: $428
- Taormina Walking Tour & Ancient theather Private or shared: $588
- Taormina private tour: $160
- Taormina. Highlights Tour with Isolabella and Castelmola: $267
- Tour Messina Taormina Castelmola: $150
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFethiye $17Taormina $9.18
Sample the Local Flavors in Taormina
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Taormina:
- Mt Etna Private guided walking Tour with Wine Tasting: $181
- Catania: Mt. Etna Private Tour with Food and Wine Tasting: $299
When comparing the travel costs between Fethiye and Taormina, we can see that Taormina 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 Taormina Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Fethiye or Taormina?
Fethiye has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Taormina. When comparing the sizes of Fethiye and Taormina, 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 Taormina?
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 Taormina in the Summer?
Both Taormina and Fethiye are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, most visitors come to Taormina for the beaches, the small town charm, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In July, Fethiye is generally around the same temperature as Taormina. Daily temperatures in Fethiye average around 28°C (82°F), and Taormina fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
It's quite sunny in Taormina. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Fethiye. Fethiye usually receives more sunshine than Taormina during summer. Fethiye gets 385 hours of sunny skies, while Taormina receives 332 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Fethiye usually receives more rain than Taormina. Fethiye gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Taormina receives 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyFethiye 28°C (82°F)Taormina 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Taormina in the Autumn?
Both Taormina and Fethiye during the autumn are popular places to visit. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Taormina because of the shopping scene, the small town atmosphere, and the natural beauty of the area.
Fethiye is around the same temperature as Taormina in the autumn. The daily temperature in Fethiye averages around 20°C (68°F) in October, and Taormina fluctuates around 21°C (69°F).
It's quite sunny in Fethiye. In the autumn, Fethiye often gets more sunshine than Taormina. Fethiye gets 249 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Taormina receives 189 hours of full sun.
Taormina gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Fethiye usually gets less rain in October than Taormina. Fethiye gets 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Taormina receives 128 mm (5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberFethiye 20°C (68°F)Taormina 21°C (69°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Taormina in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Fethiye and Taormina. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Taormina this time of year.
In the winter, Fethiye is cooler than Taormina. Typically, the winter temperatures in Fethiye in January average around 10°C (50°F), and Taormina averages at about 13°C (55°F).
Fethiye usually receives more sunshine than Taormina during winter. Fethiye gets 147 hours of sunny skies, while Taormina receives 115 hours of full sun in the winter.
Fethiye gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Fethiye usually receives more rain than Taormina. Fethiye gets 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain, while Taormina receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryFethiye 10°C (50°F)Taormina 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Taormina in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Fethiye as well as Taormina. Also, many travelers come to Taormina for the beaches, the small town charm, and the natural beauty.
In April, Fethiye is generally around the same temperature as Taormina. Daily temperatures in Fethiye average around 16°C (61°F), and Taormina fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Taormina. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Fethiye this time of the year. In the spring, Fethiye often gets more sunshine than Taormina. Fethiye gets 250 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Taormina receives 207 hours of full sun.
Fethiye usually gets more rain in April than Taormina. Fethiye gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Taormina receives 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilFethiye 16°C (61°F)Taormina 16°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Taormina and Fethiye
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (52°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Mar | 13°C (55°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 128 mm (5 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
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