Which place is cheaper, Fethiye or Pamukkale?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Pamukkale and Fethiye can help you decide which place is right for you.
Pamukkale is in southeastern Aegean Turkey and is historically a spa town that has been in existence since the 2nd century BC. It is popular with tourists for its beautiful hot springs and travertines, or pools that are coated in a very unique calcium covering. The area is very rich in mineral content and the water, which has been flowing for thousands of years, has deposited calcium in each pool. This unique whiteness creates an unworldly beauty that draws visitors from around the world. If you're visiting during the summer months when the sun is out in full force, don't forget the sunscreen, as the white reflects the light and you can end up with a sunburn quite quickly. You'll also want to make sure you have sunglasses available because the glare can be quite extreme.
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 Coach Bus Tours in Turkey, The Best Adventure Tours to Turkey, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Turkey, and The Best Cultural Tours in Turkey.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Pamukkale is $156, while the average daily cost in Fethiye is $109. 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 Pamukkale and Fethiye in more detail.
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Also for Pamukkale, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Fethiye are as follows:
Also for Fethiye, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Fethiye:
For Pamukkale, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Pamukkale.
For Fethiye, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Fethiye.
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Pamukkale and Fethiye, we can see that Pamukkale 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 Pamukkale would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Pamukkale 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 Pamukkale Expensive? and Is Fethiye Expensive?.
Fethiye has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Pamukkale. When comparing the sizes of Pamukkale 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.
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.
Both Fethiye and Pamukkale are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities.
In the summer, Pamukkale is around the same temperature as Fethiye. Typically, the summer temperatures in Pamukkale in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Fethiye averages at about 28°C (82°F).
It's quite sunny in Fethiye. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Pamukkale. Pamukkale usually receives less sunshine than Fethiye during summer. Pamukkale gets 356 hours of sunny skies, while Fethiye receives 385 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Pamukkale usually receives less rain than Fethiye. Pamukkale gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Fethiye receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
Both Fethiye and Pamukkale during the autumn are popular places to visit.
In October, Pamukkale is generally around the same temperature as Fethiye. Daily temperatures in Pamukkale average around 19°C (67°F), and Fethiye fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
In Fethiye, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Pamukkale. In the autumn, Pamukkale often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Fethiye. Pamukkale gets 232 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Fethiye receives 249 hours of full sun.
Pamukkale usually gets less rain in October than Fethiye. Pamukkale gets 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Fethiye receives 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Pamukkale and Fethiye.
Pamukkale is cooler than Fethiye in the winter. The daily temperature in Pamukkale averages around 9°C (48°F) in January, and Fethiye fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
Pamukkale usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Fethiye during winter. Pamukkale gets 137 hours of sunny skies, while Fethiye receives 147 hours of full sun in the winter.
Fethiye receives a lot of rain in the winter. Pamukkale gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Pamukkale usually receives around the same amount of rain as Fethiye. Pamukkale gets 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Fethiye receives 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
The spring brings many poeple to Pamukkale as well as Fethiye.
In the spring, Pamukkale is around the same temperature as Fethiye. Typically, the spring temperatures in Pamukkale in April average around 17°C (62°F), and Fethiye averages at about 16°C (61°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Fethiye. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Pamukkale this time of the year. In the spring, Pamukkale often gets less sunshine than Fethiye. Pamukkale gets 226 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Fethiye receives 250 hours of full sun.
Pamukkale usually gets more rain in April than Fethiye. Pamukkale gets 52 mm (2 in) of rain, while Fethiye receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
Pamukkale | Fethiye | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 9°C (48°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) |
Mar | 13°C (55°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
Apr | 17°C (62°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
May | 21°C (70°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
Jun | 26°C (78°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Sep | 24°C (76°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
Dec | 10°C (51°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) |