Fethiye travel guide
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You're Going to Love Fethiye
With a population of 60.437, Fethiye is the largest city in Mugla Province, Türkiye by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Fethiye has to offer.
When to visit Fethiye
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Fethiye in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 93.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 39.2 °F, with an average temperature of 50 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 9.7″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Fethiye, with an average rainfall of 0.1″.
How to Get to Fethiye
Plane
Although Fethiye doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dalaman (DLM), which is located 31 km from Fethiye. The shortest flight to Fethiye from the United States departs from New York and takes around 18h 55m.
Car
Another option to get to Fethiye is to pick up a car rental from Antalya, which is about 144 km from Fethiye. You’ll find branches of Right Cars and DMR Car, among others, in Antalya.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fethiye, including Pamukkale Turizm, Kamil Koç and Metro Turizm. From Izmir, the bus ride to Fethiye takes 449 km and will cost you around $19. From Istanbul, the ticket costs about $40 for a journey of 1006 km. The most popular bus station is Fethiye Karaçulha, located 7 km from downtown Fethiye. Fethiye Otogarı is also a commonly used station, and is 1.8 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Fethiye
Where to stay in Fethiye
From 5-star hotels such as the Club & Hotel Letoonia to great affordable options like the Hotel Unique - Boutique Class - Adults Only, Fethiye offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $67 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $181 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Fethiye
Most booked hotels in Fethiye
Renting a car in Fethiye
Renting a car in Fethiye costs $35 per day, on average, or $105 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Fethiye.
Expect to pay $5.07 per gallon in Fethiye (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $60.87 and $81.16. The most frequently booked car type in Fethiye is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Citroen C-Elysée or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.