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, Turkey 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.
When to visit Fethiye
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.
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 Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 12h 15m.
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 Hit and AllMeet Rent, among others, in Antalya.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Fethiye using Kamil Koç or Pamukkale Turizm. From Ankara, the bus ride to Fethiye takes 933 km and will cost you around C$ 65. From Istanbul, the ticket costs about C$ 54 for a journey of 1062 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 centre.
Airlines serving Fethiye
Where to stay in Fethiye
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 C$ 92 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 202 and up for a 5-star experience.