Which place is cheaper, Fethiye or Jerusalem?
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 Jerusalem or Fethiye?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Jerusalem or Fethiye, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Jerusalem or Fethiye?
Jerusalem
Jerusalem is the capital city of Israel, as well as one of the most historically rich cities in the world. It is also the largest city in the country. While Tel Aviv holds many of the responsibilities of a capital city, officially, Jerusalem is still considered the capital. It is important to note that most countries have their embassies in Tel Aviv, not in Jerusalem.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Religious Tours in Israel, The Best Luxury Tours to Israel, The Best 2-Week Tours in Turkey, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Turkey.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayJerusalem $165Fethiye $94
The average daily cost (per person) in Jerusalem is $165, while the average daily cost in Fethiye is $94. 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 Jerusalem and Fethiye in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personJerusalem $81Fethiye $34
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomJerusalem $162Fethiye $68
Compare Hotels in Jerusalem and Fethiye
Looking for a hotel in Jerusalem or Fethiye? 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: Jerusalem Hotel Prices and Fethiye Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Jerusalem $8.46Fethiye $24
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Local Bus$3.99
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Light Rail Jerusalem$12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jerusalem
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Jerusalem:
- Jerusalem Private Transfer To Petra: $285
- Private Transfer from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv: $247
- Jerusalem Private Transfer To Beit She’an Border: $210
- Jerusalem Private Transfer To Amman: $195
- Private Transfer from Dead Sea Hotels to Aqaba Airport: $160
- Jerusalem Private Transfer To Tel Aviv Airport: $130
- Jerusalem Private Transfer to Allaenby Bridge: $130
- Jerusalem Private Transfer To Dead Sea: $130
- Jerusalem to Tel Aviv (Arrival/Departure) Intercity Transfers: $100
- Jerusalem to Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) - Departure Private Transfer: $93
- Jerusalem to Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) - Departure Private Transfer: $86
- Private Transfer From Amman or Dead Sea To Petra and Wadi Rum: $85
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:
- Fethiye Jeep Safari With Free Hotel Transfer and Lunch: $30
- Fethiye : 12 Islands (Relax ) Boat Trip With Lunch and Transfer: $35
- Private Transfer: Dalaman Airport to Fethiye Göcek Hotels: $40
- Private Transfer: Fethiye Hotels to and from Dalaman Airport: $41
- Fethiye Horse Riding Adventure with Hotel Transfer: $45
- Fethiye Quad Safari Adventure Tour with Hotel Transfers: $47
- 12 Islands Boat Tour with Lunch and Transfer Option: $47
- 12 Islands Boat Tour with Lunch and Hotel Transfer: $50
- Fethiye Oludeniz 6 Islands Boat Trip Include Hotel Transfer: $50
- Dalaman Airport - Marmaris- Fethiye-Datca-Bodrum Meet Transfer: $52
- From Ferry Transfer to Rhodes: $53
- Fethiye to Dalaman International Airport (DLM) - Departure Private Transfer: $54
Is it cheaper to fly into Jerusalem or Fethiye?
Prices for flights to both Fethiye and Jerusalem 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 dayJerusalem $69Fethiye $42
Typical Food Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of dining costs in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Orange Juice$3.38
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Watermelon$5.07
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Lunch$15
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Food at Market$19
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Juice$3.38
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Bagels$10
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Lunch for 2$18
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Snacks$7.10
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Jerusalem
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Jerusalem.
- Private Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant from Dead Sea: $107
- Private Madaba Haret Jdoudna Restaurant Lunch or Dinner from Dead Sea: $127
- Experience Shabbat With Dinner In Jerusalem: $230
- The Best Food Tour in Jerusalem-Perfect for Viral Travel Content: $237
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:
- Turkish Cooking Class in a Village Garden: $94
- Authentic Turkish Home Cooking Class in Fethiye with Mel: $134
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Jerusalem $11Fethiye $27
Typical Entertainment Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Cooking Classes for 2$43
Tours and Activities in Jerusalem
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Jerusalem are as follows:
- 1-Day : Jerusalem & Dead Sea Private Tour. : $993
- 2 Days Bethlehem, Herodion, Judean Desert Monasteries and Jericho Private Tour: $275
- A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Jerusalem's Old City: $9.99
- Best of Jerusalem Full-Day Tour from Jerusalem: $69
- Bethlehem Alternative Tour: $90
- Bethlehem Half Day Christian Guided Tour: $40
- Bethlehem Half Day Guided Group Tour: $40
- Bethlehem Tour from Jerusalem: $68
- Bethlehem, Jericho, and Jordan River Day Tour from Jerusalem: $99
- Caesarea, Haifa and Akko Tour from Jerusalem: $109
- Christian Private tour in Jerusalem: $250
- Classic Jerusalem Old City - Self Guiding Tour: $13
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$5.17
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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.
- Stand-Up Paddleboarding Adventure in Fethiye: $20
- Full-Day Jeep Tour w/ Saklikent Visit & Lunch: $21
- Fethiye Jeep Safari Adventure Tour Nature and Cultural Discovery: $21
- Jeep Safari Tour to Saklikent, Tloss and Yakapark from Fethiye: $22
- Jeep Safari Tour with Tlos, Saklikent, and Mud Bath: $23
- Tlos, Yakapark and Countryside Highlights Jeep Tour: $30
- Traditional Hamam experience: $34
- Turkish Bath Experience in Fethiye/Oludeniz/Hisaronu: $40
- Food Market and Kayakoy - Ghost Town Tour from Fethiye: $42
- Jeep Safari Tour with Lunch and Natural Mud Bath: $42
- Fethiye Quad Bike Safari Adventure: $44
- Butterfly Valley Boat Trip & 6 Bays Cruise from Fethiye, Ölüdeniz: $45
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayJerusalem $20Fethiye $12
Typical Alcohol Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Beer$6.08
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Jerusalem and Fethiye, we can see that Jerusalem is more expensive. And not only is Fethiye much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Jerusalem is in Middle East and Fethiye is in Europe, 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 Jerusalem would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Jerusalem 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 Jerusalem Expensive? and Is Fethiye Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Jerusalem or Fethiye?
Jerusalem has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Fethiye. When comparing the sizes of Jerusalem and Fethiye, 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 Jerusalem or Fethiye?
Fethiye has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Jerusalem experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Jerusalem or Fethiye in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Jerusalem as well as Fethiye. Jerusalem attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Jerusalem is cooler than Fethiye in the summer. The daily temperature in Jerusalem averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and Fethiye fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Fethiye. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Jerusalem this time of the year. In the summer, Jerusalem often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Fethiye. Jerusalem gets 364 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Fethiye receives 385 hours of full sun.
Jerusalem usually gets around the same amount of rain in July as Fethiye. Jerusalem gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Fethiye receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyJerusalem 23°C (73°F)Fethiye 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Jerusalem or Fethiye in the Autumn?
Both Fethiye and Jerusalem are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Jerusalem throughout the year.
In the autumn, Jerusalem is around the same temperature as Fethiye. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Jerusalem in October average around 19°C (66°F), and Fethiye averages at about 20°C (68°F).
It's quite sunny in Fethiye. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Jerusalem. Jerusalem usually receives more sunshine than Fethiye during autumn. Jerusalem gets 274 hours of sunny skies, while Fethiye receives 249 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Jerusalem usually receives less rain than Fethiye. Jerusalem gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Fethiye receives 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberJerusalem 19°C (66°F)Fethiye 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Jerusalem or Fethiye in the Winter?
Both Fethiye and Jerusalem during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Jerusalem because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In January, Jerusalem is generally cooler than Fethiye. Daily temperatures in Jerusalem average around 8°C (46°F), and Fethiye fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
In the winter, Jerusalem often gets more sunshine than Fethiye. Jerusalem gets 184 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Fethiye receives 147 hours of full sun.
Fethiye gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Jerusalem usually gets less rain in January than Fethiye. Jerusalem gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Fethiye receives 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryJerusalem 8°C (46°F)Fethiye 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Jerusalem or Fethiye in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Jerusalem and Fethiye. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Jerusalem year-round.
Jerusalem is around the same temperature as Fethiye in the spring. The daily temperature in Jerusalem averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Fethiye fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Fethiye this time of the year. In Jerusalem, it's very sunny this time of the year. Jerusalem usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Fethiye during spring. Jerusalem gets 269 hours of sunny skies, while Fethiye receives 250 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Jerusalem usually receives less rain than Fethiye. Jerusalem gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Fethiye receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilJerusalem 16°C (61°F)Fethiye 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Fethiye and Jerusalem
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) |
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