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

Should you visit Tiberias or Fethiye?

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

Should I visit Tiberias or Fethiye? 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: Tiberias or Fethiye?

Tiberias

Tiberias is a major tourist destination in Israel. It's positioned on the western side of the Sea of Galilee and is a popular spot for Israeli and international tourists alike. The town itself offers great views of the beautiful blue waters and the surrounding green hills. Tiberias is also considered to be one of the Jewish Four Holy Cities. Many people also use Tiberias as a jumping off point to explore the Golan Heights area.

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 3-Day Tours from Jerusalem, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Jerusalem, The Best 2-Week Tours in Turkey, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Turkey.


Which place is cheaper, Fethiye or Tiberias?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Tiberias is $89, 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 Tiberias and Fethiye in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Tiberias $56
    Fethiye $48
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Tiberias $112
    Fethiye $96
Compare Hotels in Tiberias and Fethiye

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Hotels in Tiberias


Hotels in Fethiye


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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: Tiberias Hotel Prices and Fethiye Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Tiberias $4.61
    Fethiye $34

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:

  • Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Calis Beach Hotels: $290
  • Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Olympos Hotels: $115
  • Antalya Calis Beach Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $241
  • Antalya Olympos Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $115
  • Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers to Calis Beach Hotels: $71
  • Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers to Fethiye City Center Hotels: $71
  • Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers to Hisaronu (Fethiye) Hotels: $82
  • Dalaman Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer from/to Fethiye: $75
  • Dalaman Int Airport (DLM): Private Transfer to Fethiye: $119
  • Fethiye 12 Islands Boat Trip With Free Hotel Transfer & Lunch: $38
  • Fethiye City Center Hotels to Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers: $82
  • Fethiye Horse Riding Experience With Free Hotel Transfer Service: $40

Is it cheaper to fly into Tiberias or Fethiye?

Prices for flights to both Fethiye and Tiberias 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
    Tiberias $28
    Fethiye $35
Typical Food Prices in Tiberias

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Tiberias:


  • Lunch for Two
    $5.38
  • Pastry
    $1.88

Typical Food Prices in Fethiye

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


  • Fruit
    $0.22
  • Soda
    $0.09

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Tiberias $11
    Fethiye $38
Typical Entertainment Prices in Tiberias

Here are a few typical costs in Tiberias for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • Two Bikes for Day
    $32

Tours and Activities in Tiberias

Here are a few actual costs in Tiberias for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Culinary Day Tour of the Galilee: $287
  • Haifa Shore Excursion: Nazareth and the Galilee - for cruise ship guests only: $115
  • Safed Wine & Cheese Tour: $250
  • Shabbat Experience in Tzfat with Wine Pairing: $160

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.

  • Quad Safari Adventure from Fethiye: $24
  • Full-Day Jeep Tour w/ Saklikent Visit & Lunch: $26
  • Fethiye Jeep Safari Tour: $28
  • Turkish Bath Experience in Fethiye: $29
  • Tlos, Yakapark and Countryside Highlights Jeep Tour: $29
  • Turkish Bath Experience in Fethiye: $31
  • Turkish Bath Experience in Fethiye : $33
  • Fethiye Horse Riding Experience: $38
  • Private & Sharing Boat Tours from Fethiye: $38
  • Jeep Safari Tour to Tlos Ruins & Yakapark with BBQ: $40
  • Food Market and Kayakoy "Ghost Town" Tour from Fethiye: $40
  • 12 Islands Boat Tour from Fethiye with Grilled Lunch: $41

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Tiberias $17
    Fethiye $17


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tiberias and Fethiye, we can see that Fethiye is more expensive. And not only is Tiberias much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tiberias 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 Tiberias would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Tiberias 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 Fethiye would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Fethiye than you might in Tiberias.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Tiberias Expensive? and Is Fethiye Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Tiberias or Fethiye?

Fethiye has a larger population, and is about 52% larger than the population of Tiberias. When comparing the sizes of Tiberias 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 Tiberias or Fethiye?

Fethiye has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Tiberias experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.

Should I visit Tiberias or Fethiye in the Summer?

Both Fethiye and Tiberias during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Tiberias because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

Tiberias is around the same temperature as Fethiye in the summer. The daily temperature in Tiberias averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Fethiye fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).

In Fethiye, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Tiberias. In the summer, Tiberias often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Fethiye. Tiberias gets 364 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Fethiye receives 385 hours of full sun.

Tiberias usually gets less rain in July than Fethiye. Tiberias gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Fethiye receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Tiberias 28°C (82°F) 
    Fethiye 28°C (82°F)

Should I visit Tiberias or Fethiye in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Tiberias and Fethiye. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Tiberias year-round.

In the autumn, Tiberias is a little warmer than Fethiye. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Tiberias in October average around 24°C (75°F), and Fethiye averages at about 20°C (68°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Fethiye this time of the year. In Tiberias, it's very sunny this time of the year. Tiberias usually receives more sunshine than Fethiye during autumn. Tiberias gets 274 hours of sunny skies, while Fethiye receives 249 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Tiberias usually receives less rain than Fethiye. Tiberias gets 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Fethiye receives 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Tiberias 24°C (75°F) 
    Fethiye 20°C (68°F)

Should I visit Tiberias or Fethiye in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Tiberias as well as Fethiye. Tiberias attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

In January, Tiberias is generally a little warmer than Fethiye. Daily temperatures in Tiberias average around 14°C (57°F), and Fethiye fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).

In the winter, Tiberias often gets more sunshine than Fethiye. Tiberias gets 184 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Fethiye receives 147 hours of full sun.

It's quite rainy in Fethiye. Tiberias usually gets less rain in January than Fethiye. Tiberias gets 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Fethiye receives 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Tiberias 14°C (57°F) 
    Fethiye 10°C (50°F)

Should I visit Tiberias or Fethiye in the Spring?

Both Fethiye and Tiberias are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Tiberias throughout the year.

Tiberias is a little warmer than Fethiye in the spring. The daily temperature in Tiberias averages around 20°C (68°F) in April, and Fethiye fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).

It's quite sunny in Fethiye. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Tiberias. Tiberias usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Fethiye during spring. Tiberias gets 269 hours of sunny skies, while Fethiye receives 250 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Tiberias usually receives less rain than Fethiye. Tiberias gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Fethiye receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Tiberias 20°C (68°F) 
    Fethiye 16°C (61°F)

Typical Weather for Fethiye and Tiberias

Tiberias Fethiye
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 14°C (57°F) 41 mm (1.6 in) 10°C (50°F) 114 mm (4.5 in)
Feb 14°C (57°F) 37 mm (1.5 in) 11°C (52°F) 107 mm (4.2 in)
Mar 16°C (61°F) 47 mm (1.9 in) 13°C (55°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Apr 20°C (68°F) 26 mm (1 in) 16°C (61°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
May 23°C (73°F) 3 mm (0.1 in) 20°C (68°F) 29 mm (1.1 in)
Jun 27°C (81°F) 0 mm (0 in) 25°C (77°F) 12 mm (0.5 in)
Jul 28°C (82°F) 0 mm (0 in) 28°C (82°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Aug 29°C (84°F) 0 mm (0 in) 28°C (82°F) 9 mm (0.4 in)
Sep 27°C (81°F) 7 mm (0.3 in) 25°C (77°F) 3 mm (0.1 in)
Oct 24°C (75°F) 12 mm (0.5 in) 20°C (68°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Nov 20°C (68°F) 22 mm (0.9 in) 15°C (59°F) 118 mm (4.6 in)
Dec 16°C (61°F) 37 mm (1.5 in) 12°C (54°F) 124 mm (4.9 in)