With a population of 60,437, Fethiye is the largest city in Mugla Province, Turkey by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Fethiye to see all of its attractions.
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.
Another option to get to Fethiye is to pick up a car hire from Bodrum, which is about 157 km from Fethiye. You’ll find branches of CarWiz and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Bodrum.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fethiye, including Metro Turizm, Kamil Koç and Pamukkale Turizm. From Antalya, the bus ride to Fethiye takes 378 km and will cost you around $18. From Istanbul, the ticket costs about $130 for a journey of 1062 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 Jiva Beach Resort 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 $119 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $250 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay $2.18 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 $26.13 and $34.84. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Fethiye, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.