Which place is cheaper, Fethiye or Petra?
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 Petra or Fethiye?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
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 Petra and Fethiye can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Petra or Fethiye?
Petra
Whether you're checking off the Seven Wonders of the World, or you're just a huge Indiana Jones fan, the city of Petra must be on your bucket list. The "rose red city, half as old as time," was the capital of the Nabataean kingdom in the 6th century BC. It was the center for trade and commerce until an earthquake took out buildings and destroyed their water management system. After this destruction, the city of Petra seemed to be lost to western civilization.
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 Historical Tours in Jordan, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Jordan, 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 dayPetra $153Fethiye $93
The average daily cost (per person) in Petra is $153, while the average daily cost in Fethiye is $93. 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 Petra and Fethiye in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPetra $59Fethiye $33
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPetra $118Fethiye $66
Compare Hotels in Petra and Fethiye
Looking for a hotel in Petra 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: Petra Hotel Prices and Fethiye Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Petra $23Fethiye $23
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Petra
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Petra:
- Petra Private Transfer To Jerusalem: $290
- From Eilat: Petra Full-Day Guided Tour with Transfers: $219
- Fast and Reliable Private Transfer: Petra to Ma’in Hot Springs: $180
- Private Transfers from Petra Inside Jordan and Vice Versa: $176
- Petra to Aqaba Border (Yitzhak Rabin Terminal) – Private Transfer: $130
- Private Transfer Amman Airport to Petra or vice versa via the King's Highway: $120
- Petra Private Transfer To Multiple Destinations: $115
- Petra Private Transfer To Aqaba: $100
- Comfortable and Reliable Private Transfer: Petra to Wadi Rum: $100
- Private Transfer From Petra to Amman or Airport With Optional: $99
- Private Departure Transfer: Petra Hotels to Amman Airport: $93
- Airport Transfer to and from Petra: $92
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
- Private Transfer: Dalaman Airport to Fethiye Göcek Hotels: $34
- Fethiye : 12 Islands (Relax ) Boat Trip With Lunch and Transfer: $35
- Private Transfer: Fethiye Hotels to and from Dalaman Airport: $35
- Quad Bike Off-Road Adventure With Hotel Transfers: $41
- Fethiye Horse Riding Adventure with Hotel Transfer: $46
- 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
- Private Departure Transfer From Fethiye Hotels to Dalaman Airport: $51
- Dalaman Airport - Marmaris- Fethiye-Datca-Bodrum Meet Transfer: $52
- From Ferry Transfer to Rhodes: $53
Is it cheaper to fly into Petra or Fethiye?
Prices for flights to both Fethiye and Petra 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 dayPetra $66Fethiye $41
Typical Food Prices in Petra
Some typical examples of dining costs in Petra are as follows:
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Dinner for Two$12
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Juice$1.76
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Petra
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Petra.
- Authentic Jordanian Cooking, Taste of Comfort With Family: $28
- Cooking outside in little Petra between the Mountains.: $50
- Private Outdoor bedouin Dinner in Petra: $150
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.Petra $47Fethiye $26
Typical Entertainment Prices in Petra
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Petra are as follows:
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Entry to Petra for One$71
Tours and Activities in Petra
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Petra are as follows:
- 2 day tour to Petra from Eilat: $299
- 3 Hour Horse Riding Adventure around the Petra Area: $145
- 6 Hours Private Tour in Petra: $125
- Amman: Petra by Night Tour with Optional Day Visit: $99
- Discover Petra in a Day Guided Tour of the Lost Nabatean City: $200
- From Petra : Wadi Rum Private 8 - hours roundtrip tour .: $190
- Guided 3 Hour Tour of Petra's Iconic Landmarks: $60
- Half-Day Private Indiana Jones Petra Back Road Trial Tour: $165
- Petra Highlight Tour with Private Guide Sami Nawafleh | 2.5 Hours: $120
- Petra Highlights Guided Golf Cart Tour with Hotel Pickup: $169
- Private 2-Day Jordan Tour: Petra, Wadi Rum & Dead Sea: $210
- Private 3-Day Jordan Tour: Petra, Wadi Rum & Dead Sea: $270
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$5.11
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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.
- Full-Day Jeep Tour w/ Saklikent Visit & Lunch: $21
- Fethiye Jeep Safari Adventure Tour Nature and Cultural Discovery: $22
- Jeep Safari Tour with Tlos, Saklikent, and Mud Bath: $23
- Tlos, Yakapark and Countryside Highlights Jeep Tour: $30
- Traditional Hamam experience: $34
- Fethiye Jeep Safari Tour in Saklıkent Gorge with Lunch: $35
- Full Day Oludeniz Boat Tour in Fethiye: $39
- Bannana, Flyfish or Ringo Joy Ride Adventure at Ölüdeniz Beach: $40
- Turkish Bath Experience in Fethiye/Oludeniz/Hisaronu: $41
- Jeep Safari Tour with Lunch and Natural Mud Bath: $42
- Fethiye Quad Bike Safari Adventure: $45
- Fethiye Horse Riding Experience: $48
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPetra $15Fethiye $12
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Petra and Fethiye, we can see that Petra is more expensive. And not only is Fethiye much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Petra 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 Petra would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Petra 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 Petra Expensive? and Is Fethiye Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Petra or Fethiye?
Fethiye has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Petra. When comparing the sizes of Petra 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 Petra or Fethiye?
Fethiye has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Petra experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Petra or Fethiye in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Petra as well as Fethiye. Petra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
The heat can be very extreme in Petra. In the summer, Petra is a little warmer than Fethiye. Typically, the summer temperatures in Petra in July average around 33°C (91°F), and Fethiye averages at about 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 Petra this time of the year. In the summer, Petra often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Fethiye. Petra gets 384 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Fethiye receives 385 hours of full sun.
Petra usually gets less rain in July than Fethiye. Petra gets 0 mm (0 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 JulyPetra 33°C (91°F)Fethiye 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Petra or Fethiye in the Autumn?
Both Fethiye and Petra are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Petra throughout the year.
In October, Petra is generally a little warmer than Fethiye. Daily temperatures in Petra average around 27°C (80°F), and Fethiye fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
It's quite sunny in Fethiye. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Petra. Petra usually receives more sunshine than Fethiye during autumn. Petra gets 295 hours of sunny skies, while Fethiye receives 249 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Petra usually receives less rain than Fethiye. Petra gets 2 mm (0.1 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 OctoberPetra 27°C (80°F)Fethiye 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Petra or Fethiye in the Winter?
Both Fethiye and Petra during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Petra because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Petra is much warmer than Fethiye in the winter. The daily temperature in Petra averages around 15°C (59°F) in January, and Fethiye fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
It's quite sunny in Petra. In the winter, Petra often gets more sunshine than Fethiye. Petra gets 234 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. Petra usually gets less rain in January than Fethiye. Petra gets 48 mm (1.9 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 JanuaryPetra 15°C (59°F)Fethiye 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Petra or Fethiye in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Petra and Fethiye. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Petra year-round.
In the spring, Petra is much warmer than Fethiye. Typically, the spring temperatures in Petra in April average around 25°C (76°F), and Fethiye averages at about 16°C (61°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Fethiye this time of the year. In Petra, it's very sunny this time of the year. Petra usually receives more sunshine than Fethiye during spring. Petra gets 282 hours of sunny skies, while Fethiye receives 250 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Petra usually receives less rain than Fethiye. Petra gets 12 mm (0.5 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 AprilPetra 25°C (76°F)Fethiye 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Fethiye and Petra
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 15°C (59°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (62°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (76°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| May | 28°C (83°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (87°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (80°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (62°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.