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.
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″.
Although Fethiye doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dalaman (DLM), which is located 19 miles from Fethiye. The shortest flight to Fethiye from the United States departs from New York and takes around 19h 15m.
Another option to get to Fethiye is to pick up a car rental from Antalya, which is about 90 miles from Fethiye. You’ll find branches of Right Cars and DMR Car, among others, in Antalya.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fethiye, including Pamukkale Turizm, Kamil Koç and Metro Turizm. From Istanbul, the bus ride to Fethiye takes 625 miles and will cost you around $40. From Kayseri, the ticket costs about $34 for a journey of 1200 miles. The most popular bus station is Fethiye Karaçulha, located 4 miles from downtown Fethiye. Fethiye Otogarı is also a commonly used station, and is 1.1 miles from the city center.
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 $71 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $195 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in Fethiye costs $47 per day, on average, or $140 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 17% more expensive than at Dalaman.
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. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Fethiye, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.