Is Fethiye safe?
Safe. Boat accidents, drowning, paragliding and road crashes are the main risks.
Key facts
- SoloSquare safety rating: 4/5, safe with normal care.
- US travel advisory: Level 2: Exercise increased caution, updated 2026-06-08.
- Homicide rate in Turkey: 3.2 per 100,000 people (2023, UNODC via World Bank).
- Road deaths in Turkey: 6.7 per 100,000 people a year (2019, WHO).
- Emergency numbers: Police 112 · Ambulance 112 · Fire 112 · All emergencies 112.
Safety in Fethiye at a glance
| What to expect | |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Crime | Occasional petty theft in busy areas; nightlife fights in Hisaronu. Violent crime is low. |
| At night | The harbour is busy in season. Taxis run late; use official ranks. |
| Solo women | Comfortable in tourist areas; dress modestly outside resort strips. Use taxis at night. |
| Other risks | Heat in July–August; Forest fires in dry summers; Rough seas |
Scams, areas and local laws
Common scams
- Boat tour touts quoting unrealistic prices
- Taxis demanding flat fares for short rides
- Paragliding operators without licences
Take care
- Hisaronu nightlife: fights and spiked drinks
- Winding mountain roads to Oludeniz
Calmer areas to stay
Laws visitors break by accident
- Insulting Atatürk, the Turkish nation or the president is a crime.
- Taking antiquities, old coins or even stones from ancient sites can mean arrest.
- Don't photograph military zones; flying drones requires registration.
How Fethiye compares in Turkey
| Place | Safety |
|---|---|
| Kaş | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Istanbul | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Antalya | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Cappadocia | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Bodrum | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Fethiye | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Alanya | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Izmir | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Ölüdeniz | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Marmaris | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Pamukkale | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Ankara | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Kuşadası | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Side | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Çeşme | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Kemer | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Kalkan | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Dalyan | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Trabzon | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Bursa | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Belek | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Didim | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Selçuk | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Gaziantep | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
Quick answers
Is Fethiye safe for solo female travelers?
Comfortable in tourist areas; dress modestly outside resort strips. Use taxis at night.
Is Fethiye safe at night?
The harbour is busy in season. Taxis run late; use official ranks.
What is the crime rate in Fethiye?
Occasional petty theft in busy areas; nightlife fights in Hisaronu. Violent crime is low. Nationally, Turkey records 3.2 homicides per 100,000 people a year (2023).
What number do I call in an emergency in Fethiye?
Police 112 · Ambulance 112 · Fire 112 · All emergencies 112.
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Sources
- US State Department travel advisory
- Turkish State Airports Authority (DHMI)
- World Bank: intentional homicides (UNODC)
- World Bank: road traffic deaths (WHO)
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