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

Should you visit Fethiye or Vienna?

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

Should I visit Fethiye or Vienna? 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 Vienna?

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.

Vienna

Vienna is the largest city and capital of Austria. It has a population of over 1.7 million and is a cultural, political and economic center for the country. The historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and some complain that it feels more like a museum than a real city. Outside of the historical center though, is a young and vibrant city with a huge music scene, many street performers, and eclectic and fun restaurants and nightclubs.

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Which place is cheaper, Vienna or Fethiye?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Fethiye is $109, while the average daily cost in Vienna is $162. 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 Vienna in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Fethiye $48
    Vienna $100
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Fethiye $96
    Vienna $200
Compare Hotels in Fethiye and Vienna

Looking for a hotel in Fethiye or Vienna? 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 Vienna


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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 Vienna Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Fethiye $34
    Vienna $20
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Fethiye

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


  • 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
  • Private Departure Transfer: Fethiye, Oludeniz Region Hotels to Dalaman Airport: $47
  • Private Departure Transfer: Fethiye Hotels to Dalaman Airport: $28
  • Private Arrival Transfer: Dalaman Airport to Fethiye Hotels: $38
  • Private Airport Transfers: From Orhaniye to Dalaman Airport: $99
  • Private Airport Transfers: From Fethiye/Oludeniz to Dalaman Airport: $98
  • Private Airport Transfer From/To Dalaman Airport: $60
  • Oludeniz Butterfly Valley Boat Tour with Lunch and Hotel Transfer: $76
  • Luxury Airport Transfer From Fethiye To Dalaman Airport: $53
  • Hisaronu (Fethiye) Hotels to Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers: $87
  • From Quad Bike Adventure with Transfers: $48
  • From Island Sailing Trip with Transfer and Lunch: $45

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vienna

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


  • Bus to Airport
    $32

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vienna

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

  • Private transfer from Vienna to Zagreb: $930
  • Private transfer from Vienna to Munich: $930
  • Melk Abbey and Salzburg Trip with Private Transfer: $922
  • Private transfer from Vienna to Salzburg: $738
  • Private transfer from Vienna to Prague: $636
  • Private One-Way Transfer to Cesky Krumlov: $629
  • Private transfer from Vienna to Budapest: $588
  • Transfer from Prague to Vienna: $510
  • Transfer by Car to/from Vienna & Budapest: $444
  • 2-in-1 Jewish Museums in Vienna Private Tour with Transfers: $361
  • Private Scenic Transfer from Vienna to Prague with 4h of Sightseeing: $295
  • Private Transfer from Vienna to Prague with 2h of Sightseeing: $289

Is it cheaper to fly into Fethiye or Vienna?

Prices for flights to both Vienna 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 $35
    Vienna $36
Typical Food Prices in Fethiye

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


  • Fruit
    $0.22
  • Soda
    $0.09

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vienna

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

  • Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $28
  • Performance Of The Lipizzans At Spanish Riding School: $43
  • Naschmarkt Food Tour: $64
  • Vienna Naschmarket Food Tour: $65
  • Traditional Vienna Tasting Dinner With Folk Music: $68
  • Traditional Vienna Tasting Dinner with Folk Music: $70
  • Naschmarkt Guided Food Tour: $74
  • Vienna Evening Sightseeing Cruise With Music and Dinner: $74
  • 3-Course Evening Dinner Cruise: $76
  • Traditional Dinner Show at the Wiener Rathauskeller: $84
  • Kursalon New Year's Day Concert with optional Dinner: $87
  • Schnitzel cooking class with Nicole: $98

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Fethiye $38
    Vienna $41
Typical Entertainment Prices in Fethiye

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


  • Paragliding
    $7.42
  • 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 Vienna

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

  • Private themed Tour of the Art History Museum (Kunsthistorisches Museum):"The Saviour, the Ruler, and Simply a Beauty: Women in Art": $164
  • "Girls just want to have Wine" - TUK TUK Sightseeing Tour: $152
  • "The Third Man" Film Location Tour: $28
  • 2 Hours Private Walking Tour in Vienna with Photography: $98
  • 2-Hour Alpine Private Hiking Tour along Luckerte Wand Mountain from Vienna: $168
  • 2-Hour Private Hiking Tour Helenental Castles Hike from Vienna: $168
  • 2-Hour Private Hiking Tour to Meet History at Braunsberg Mountain from Vienna: $168
  • 2-hour Private Alpine Hiking Tour on Seekopf Mountain, Wachau Valley from Vienna: $168
  • 3 hour private walking tour - Vienna: $138
  • 3-Hour Private Hiking Tour to historic places around Spitz in Wachau Valley: $252
  • 3-Hour Private Tour of Vienna: $164
  • 3-Hour Walking Tour of Vienna Central Cemetery: $320

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Fethiye $17
    Vienna $18

Sample the Local Flavors in Vienna

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

  • Pub Crawl Vienna: $16
  • Vienna Nights Pub Crawl: $16
  • City Center Pub Crawl: $27
  • Local Pub Crawl Vienna: $27
  • Wine Tasting at Traditional Cellar: $34
  • Guided Wine Tasting in a Private Wine Cellar: $39
  • Viennese Wine Tasting in a Private Hidden Wine Cellar: $39
  • Wine Tasting at Schönbrunn Palace: $48
  • Austrian Wine Tasting Experience: $63
  • Vienna Historical Highlight City Tour + Wine Tasting: $74
  • Skip-the-Line Schönbrunn Palace Entry & Wine Tasting: $82
  • Wine Tasting E-Bike Tour: $91


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


Which is Bigger, Fethiye or Vienna?

Vienna has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Fethiye. When comparing the sizes of Fethiye and Vienna, 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 Vienna?

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 Vienna in the Summer?

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

In the summer, Fethiye is a little warmer than Vienna. Typically, the summer temperatures in Fethiye in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Vienna averages at about 23°C (73°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Vienna this time of the year. In Fethiye, it's very sunny this time of the year. Fethiye usually receives more sunshine than Vienna during summer. Fethiye gets 385 hours of sunny skies, while Vienna receives 255 hours of full sun in the summer.

In July, Fethiye usually receives less rain than Vienna. Fethiye gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Fethiye 28°C (82°F) 
    Vienna 23°C (73°F)

Should I visit Fethiye or Vienna in the Autumn?

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

In October, Fethiye is generally much warmer than Vienna. Daily temperatures in Fethiye average around 20°C (68°F), and Vienna fluctuates around 12°C (54°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 Vienna. Fethiye gets 249 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vienna receives 140 hours of full sun.

Fethiye usually gets more rain in October than Vienna. Fethiye gets 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Fethiye 20°C (68°F) 
    Vienna 12°C (54°F)

Should I visit Fethiye or Vienna in the Winter?

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

The weather in Vienna can be very cold. Fethiye is much warmer than Vienna in the winter. The daily temperature in Fethiye averages around 10°C (50°F) in January, and Vienna fluctuates around 2°C (36°F).

Fethiye usually receives more sunshine than Vienna during winter. Fethiye gets 147 hours of sunny skies, while Vienna receives 65 hours of full sun in the winter.

It's quite rainy in Fethiye. In January, Fethiye usually receives more rain than Vienna. Fethiye gets 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Fethiye 10°C (50°F) 
    Vienna 2°C (36°F)

Should I visit Fethiye or Vienna in the Spring?

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

In the spring, Fethiye is a little warmer than Vienna. Typically, the spring temperatures in Fethiye in April average around 16°C (61°F), and Vienna averages at about 13°C (55°F).

In Vienna, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Fethiye. In the spring, Fethiye often gets more sunshine than Vienna. Fethiye gets 250 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vienna receives 202 hours of full sun.

Fethiye usually gets less rain in April than Vienna. Fethiye gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Fethiye 16°C (61°F) 
    Vienna 13°C (55°F)

Typical Weather for Vienna and Fethiye

Fethiye Vienna
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 10°C (50°F) 114 mm (4.5 in) 2°C (36°F) 38 mm (1.5 in)
Feb 11°C (52°F) 107 mm (4.2 in) 4°C (38°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
Mar 13°C (55°F) 77 mm (3 in) 8°C (46°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)
Apr 16°C (61°F) 40 mm (1.6 in) 13°C (55°F) 51 mm (2 in)
May 20°C (68°F) 29 mm (1.1 in) 17°C (63°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Jun 25°C (77°F) 12 mm (0.5 in) 20°C (69°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Jul 28°C (82°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 23°C (73°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Aug 28°C (82°F) 9 mm (0.4 in) 22°C (72°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Sep 25°C (77°F) 3 mm (0.1 in) 18°C (64°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
Oct 20°C (68°F) 47 mm (1.9 in) 12°C (54°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)
Nov 15°C (59°F) 118 mm (4.6 in) 7°C (45°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Dec 12°C (54°F) 124 mm (4.9 in) 3°C (37°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)