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 6 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 26 °C, and the highest can go up to 34 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 4 °C, with an average temperature of 10 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 247 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Fethiye, with an average rainfall of 3 mm.
Although Fethiye doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dalaman (DLM), which is located 31 km from Fethiye. Dalaman is the most popular, with regular flights from Jet2, easyJet, SunExpress and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Fethiye from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 4h 15m.
Another option to get to Fethiye is to pick up a car hire from Antalya, which is about 144 km from Fethiye. You’ll find branches of DMR Car and Right Cars, among others, in Antalya.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fethiye, including Pamukkale Turizm, Kamil Koç and Metro Turizm. From Izmir, the bus ride to Fethiye takes 354 km and will cost you around £28. From Istanbul, the ticket costs about £32 for a journey of 1006 km. The most popular bus station is Fethiye Karaçulha, located 7 km from the city centre of Fethiye. Fethiye Otogarı is also a commonly used station, and is 1.8 km from the city centre.
From 5-star hotels such as the Hillside Beach Club 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 £50 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £157 and up for a 5-star experience.
Hiring a car in Fethiye costs £20 per day, on average, or £119 if you want to hire it for 6 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 17% cheaper than airport locations in Fethiye.
Expect to pay £1.08 per litre in Fethiye (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £12.87 and £17.16. The most frequently booked car type in Fethiye is Economy (Hyundai i20 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact SUV or similar) is, on average, 29% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.