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.
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 19 miles from Fethiye.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fethiye, including Pamukkale Turizm, Kamil Koç and Metro Turizm. From Antalya, the bus ride to Fethiye takes 240 miles and will cost you around RM 110. From Istanbul, the ticket costs about RM 220 for a journey of 625 miles. The most popular bus station is Fethiye Karaçulha, located 4 miles from the city centre of Fethiye. Fethiye Otogarı is also a commonly used station, and is 1.1 miles 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 RM 322 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 867 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay RM 6.41 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 RM 76.82 and RM 102.43. The most frequently booked car type in Fethiye is Economy (Renault Clio or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Opel Astra or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.