Which place is cheaper, Tokyo 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 Tokyo?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Fethiye or Tokyo? 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 Tokyo?
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.
Tokyo
Tokyo, the capital of Japan, is by far the most populous city in the world with a staggering 37 million people. As a worldwide hub for technology and business, it hosts millions of visitors annually. But Tokyo is not just a place for business trips. With its incredible mixture of historical temples and shrines, remarkably beautiful parks, endless shopping malls, and genuinely wonderful people, Tokyo is a terrific place to visit and to explore.
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 in Japan, and The Best Bicycle Tours in Japan.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFethiye $91Tokyo $177
The average daily cost (per person) in Fethiye is $91, while the average daily cost in Tokyo is $177. 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 Tokyo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFethiye $33Tokyo $74
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFethiye $66Tokyo $148
Compare Hotels in Fethiye and Tokyo
Looking for a hotel in Fethiye or Tokyo? 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 Tokyo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Fethiye $23Tokyo $17
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Fethiye
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Fethiye are as follows:
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Local Bus$0.18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fethiye
Also for Fethiye, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Boat Tour with BBQ and Hotel Transfer: $691
- Fethiye Hotels to Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers: $291
- Paragliding Oludeniz With Transfer - Fethiye, Turkey: $196
- Paragliding Experience in Fethiye with Roundtrip Transfer: $180
- From Oludeniz Paragliding Trip with Transfer: $151
- Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Olympos Hotels: $125
- Antalya Olympos Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $125
- Rafting: Dalaman River, including breakfast, lunch, and hotel transfers: $107
- Fethiye Scuba Diving with Transfer, 2 Dives and Lunch: $105
- Hisaronu (Fethiye) Hotels to Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers: $95
- Fethiye Butterfly Valley Boat tour with Lunch and Transfer Option: $93
- Fethiye River Rafting with Breakfast, Lunch, Transfer and Guide: $90
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tokyo
Also for Tokyo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- One Way Shuttle Van Transfer, Tokyo ⇔ Nagano: $805
- One Way Shuttle Van Transfer, Tokyo ⇔ Hakone: $426
- Shuttle Van Tour Tokyo for 4 Hours or 6 Hours+Transfer Time: $368
- Yokohama Port: Private Customizable Tour with Transfer: $352
- Private Transfer from Haneda/Narita Airport to Hotel: $308
- Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) to Tachikawa City - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $293
- Private Transfer: Haneda Airport HND to Tokyo by Sedan Car: $286
- Arrival Private Transfer: Haneda Airport HND to Tokyo in Sedan: $286
- Departure Private Transfer: Tokyo to Haneda Airport HND in Sedan: $286
- Private Airport Transfer: Hotel in Tokyo → Narita Airport (NRT): $284
- Tokyo 5-Hour Private Charter with NRT/HND Airport Transfer: $275
- Guided Glassblowing Workshop with Train Transfer: $270
Is it cheaper to fly into Fethiye or Tokyo?
Prices for flights to both Tokyo 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 $40Tokyo $62
Typical Food Prices in Fethiye
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Fethiye:
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Fruit$0.15
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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: $72
Typical Food Prices in Tokyo
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Tokyo:
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Late Night Noodles$5.03
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Conveyor Belt Sushi Snack$5.03
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Meal at Airport$6.56
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tokyo
For Tokyo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hide's Table A Unique Dinner Gathering Every Wednesday Night: $19
- Tokyo : Vintage, Music & Food Tour in Shimokitazawa with a Local: $22
- Shinjuku: 7-Dishes vegetarian dinner at a Japanese izakaya: $29
- Shinjuku 7-Dishes vegetarian dinner at a Japanese izakaya: $29
- Asakusa: Senso-ji Sightseeing & Street Food Tour with Photos: $29
- Shibuya 7-Dishes vegetarian dinner at a Japanese izakaya: $29
- Guided Tsukiji’s Local Food Tour: $32
- Ueno Private Walking Tour and Night Food Tour: $38
- Authentic Homestyle Japanese Cooking Class near Tokyo with Risa: $39
- Japanese Sushi Cooking Class: $48
- Weekend Japanese Cooking Demonstration with a Tokyo Mom, Toshiko: $49
- Traditional Matcha Making Cooking Class & Tea Ceremony in Tokyo: $50
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Fethiye $26Tokyo $66
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$5.00
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Gorge Walk entry and photo$0.11
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 12 Islands Group Tour: $113
- 4 Hours Oludeniz Group Tour: $119
- Babadağ Cable Car Ticket with Pickup and Paragliding Options: $89
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $30
- Blue Lagoon Ölüdeniz Tandem Paragliding Experience from Fethiye: $202
- 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: $113
Tours and Activities in Tokyo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tokyo.
- "Enjoy Tokyo Tour" Harajuku Meiji-jingu & Delicious Sake Tasting: $64
- "Ginza → Tsukishima" Walking and Japanese Style Fun Dining Tour: $160
- (Private tour)ShinjukuUnfiltered Secret bar restaurant Tour: $256
- 1 Day Private Charter Tokyo Tour (Green Number Plates): $30
- 1 Day Tour Explore Nikko’s World Heritage and National Park: $188
- 1 Day Tour to Mt. Fuji and Hakone from Tokyo: $189
- 1 Day Tour to Oshino Hakkai Ole Hot Spring in Mount Fuji: $77
- 1-Day Mt Fuji and Hakone Sightseeing trip from Tokyo: $338
- 1-Day Mt.Fuji Hiking Tour(Subashiri 5th to 7th) from Tokyo: $101
- 1-Day Tokyo Bus Tour: $125
- 100% PRIVATE Anime, Manga, Game & Pop Culture Tour in Akihabara: $99
- 10:30 local gathering and rafting tour half day (3 hours): $39
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFethiye $12Tokyo $32
Typical Alcohol Prices in Tokyo
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Tokyo:
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Sake$3.77
Sample the Local Flavors in Tokyo
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Tokyo:
- Tokyo Pub Crawl: Unique Japanese Drinks in Shimokitazawa: $34
- 3 Hours Pub Crawl Welcome Guided Tour in Shibuya: $35
- 3-Hour Tokyo Pub Crawl Nightlife Welcome Guided Tour in Shibuya: $46
- Tokyo Sake Terroir Journey – Guided by Sake Brewery Professional: $90
- Shibuya Bar Crawl Tour -3 Drinks & Local Foods-: $102
- Mt. Fuji & Hakushu Distillery Whisky Museum Bus Tour from Tokyo: $102
- Shinjuku Bar Crawl Tour -3 Drinks & Local foods-: $103
- Tokyo's Oldest Sake Brewery and jump into historic town: $109
- Private Sake Tasting at 300 Years Old Sake Brewery in Tokyo: $122
- Chiba Nabedana Sake Brewery Tour and Tasting: $128
- Sake Brewery and Spiritual Nature Tour in Okutama Tokyo: $131
- Private Shinjuku Nightlife Walking Tour & Golden-Gai Bar Crawl: $147
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Fethiye and Tokyo, we can see that Tokyo is more expensive. And not only is Fethiye much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Fethiye is in Europe and Tokyo is in Asia, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. 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 Tokyo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tokyo 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 Tokyo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Fethiye or Tokyo?
Tokyo has a larger population, and is about 140 times larger than the population of Fethiye. When comparing the sizes of Fethiye and Tokyo, 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 Tokyo?
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 Tokyo in the Summer?
Both Tokyo and Fethiye are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Tokyo this time of year.
In July, Fethiye is generally around the same temperature as Tokyo. Daily temperatures in Fethiye average around 28°C (82°F), and Tokyo fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Fethiye. Fethiye usually receives more sunshine than Tokyo during summer. Fethiye gets 385 hours of sunny skies, while Tokyo receives 137 hours of full sun in the summer.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Tokyo. In July, Fethiye usually receives less rain than Tokyo. Fethiye gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Tokyo receives 127 mm (5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyFethiye 28°C (82°F)Tokyo 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Tokyo in the Autumn?
Both Tokyo and Fethiye during the autumn are popular places to visit. Furthermore, many travelers come to Tokyo for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
Fethiye is a little warmer than Tokyo in the autumn. The daily temperature in Fethiye averages around 20°C (68°F) in October, and Tokyo fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
It's quite sunny in Fethiye. In the autumn, Fethiye often gets more sunshine than Tokyo. Fethiye gets 249 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tokyo receives 129 hours of full sun.
Tokyo gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Fethiye usually gets less rain in October than Tokyo. Fethiye gets 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Tokyo receives 165 mm (6.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberFethiye 20°C (68°F)Tokyo 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Tokyo in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Fethiye and Tokyo. Furthermore, many visitors come to Tokyo in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In the winter, Fethiye is much warmer than Tokyo. Typically, the winter temperatures in Fethiye in January average around 10°C (50°F), and Tokyo averages at about 5°C (42°F).
Fethiye usually receives less sunshine than Tokyo during winter. Fethiye gets 147 hours of sunny skies, while Tokyo receives 175 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 Tokyo. Fethiye gets 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain, while Tokyo receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryFethiye 10°C (50°F)Tokyo 5°C (42°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Tokyo in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Fethiye as well as Tokyo. Additionally, most visitors come to Tokyo for the activities around the city and the natural beauty during these months.
In April, Fethiye is generally a little warmer than Tokyo. Daily temperatures in Fethiye average around 16°C (61°F), and Tokyo fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Fethiye this time of the year. In the spring, Fethiye often gets more sunshine than Tokyo. Fethiye gets 250 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tokyo receives 161 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Tokyo. Fethiye usually gets less rain in April than Tokyo. Fethiye gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Tokyo receives 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilFethiye 16°C (61°F)Tokyo 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Tokyo and Fethiye
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) | 5°C (42°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (52°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 13°C (55°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 186 mm (7.3 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 180 mm (7.1 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 165 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
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