Which place is cheaper, Bodrum or Aqaba?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Aqaba or Bodrum?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Aqaba or Bodrum, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Aqaba or Bodrum?
Aqaba
Aqaba is a port city in Jordan, in fact, it is the only port city in the country. This city is located on the Gulf of Aqaba on the Red Sea, which is in the southern part of Jordan. The city is still being developed; many of its facilities and infrastructures are being improved. The population of Aqaba is about 190,000 and the city has been key in developing Jordan's economy via trade and tourism.
Bodrum
Bodrum is a city on the Bodrum Peninsula, stretching from Turkey's southwest coast into the Aegean Sea. The city features twin bays with views of Bodrum Castle. This medieval fortress was built partly with stones from the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, completed in the 4th century B.C. The city is also a gateway for nearby beach towns and resorts. Although more than a million tourists flock to its beaches, boutique hotels, trendy restaurants, and clubs each summer, the town of Bodrum (ancient Halicarnassus) never seems to lose its cool. More than any other Turkish seaside getaway, it has an enigmatic elegance that pervades it. The evocative castle and the ancient ruins around town also help keep Bodrum a discerning step above the rest.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Anzac Day Tours in Turkey, and The Best Coach Bus Tours in Turkey.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAqaba $127Bodrum $92
The average daily cost (per person) in Aqaba is $127, while the average daily cost in Bodrum is $92. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Aqaba and Bodrum in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAqaba $59Bodrum $48
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAqaba $118Bodrum $96
Compare Hotels in Aqaba and Bodrum
Looking for a hotel in Aqaba or Bodrum? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Aqaba Hotel Prices and Bodrum Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Aqaba $24Bodrum $24
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aqaba
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aqaba:
- Amman: Day Trip Petra & Wadi Rum Guided Tour with Transfer: $490
- Private Transfer: From Amman City To Wadi Rum: $209
- Private Transfer: Aqaba Airport to Sheikh Hussein Border or vice versa: $193
- Aqaba Or Aqaba Airport Private Transfer To Dead Sea, Jordan: $185
- Aqaba King Hussein Airport (AQJ): Transfer to Aqaba hotels: $164
- Private Transfer from Araba Border to Amman Queen Alia Airport: $153
- Private Transfer from Aqaba Airport to Amman Hotels: $133
- Private Transfer from Wadi Rum to Amman Airport: $133
- Transfers , Meet & Assistance at Wadi Araba Crossing Border : $133
- Aqaba South Beach to Wadi Rum Private Transfer: $130
- Aqaba Private Transfer from/to Amman, Airport, Dead Sea or K.H.B: $125
- Private Transfer: Aqaba Airport to Ma'in Hotel: $120
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bodrum
Also for Bodrum, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Akyarlar Hotels: $109
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Bitez Hotels: $79
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Didim (Altinkum) Hotels: $137
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Gumusluk Hotels: $109
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Guvercinlik Hotels: $77
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Kadikalesi Hotels: $115
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Marmaris Hotels: $197
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Mugla City Center Hotels: $176
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Ortakent Hotels: $99
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Turgutreis Hotels: $101
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Yalikavak Hotels: $104
- Bodrum Airport Transfers : Bodrum Airport BJV to Bodrum City by Business Car: $66
Is it cheaper to fly into Aqaba or Bodrum?
Prices for flights to both Bodrum and Aqaba change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayAqaba $42Bodrum $24
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Aqaba
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Aqaba.
- Suhaila (connecting through cooking): $50
- Explore Wadi Rum: Jeep Tour, Bed and Breakfast, and Dinner: $64
- 4 hour desert jeep tour with overnight in beduin camp including dinner&breakfast: $85
- Wadi Rum Full Day Jeep Tour + Overnight + Dinner in Bedouin Camp: $87
- Wadi Rum Full Day Jeep Tour + Overnight in Bedouin Camp & Dinner : $88
- 2 Day Wadi Rum Tour: Traditional Dinner and Starlit Cave Camp: $115
- Wadi Rum Full Day Jeep Tour + Overnight + Dinner Under the Stars: $135
- From Wadi Rum Full-Day Private Jeep Tour with Dinner: $169
- From Aqaba to Wadi Rum ,Jeep Tour with Dinner (Half Day): $185
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bodrum
For Bodrum, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cooking Class in Authentic Etrim Village: $44
- Christmas Dinner at Karnas Vineyards: $104
- Farmers Market visit & Turkish Cooking Class: $126
- Bodrum Market Visit and Cooking Class: $129
- Bodrum Vineyard Tour with Dinner and Wine Pairing: $129
- Food and Wine pairing Dinner at Karnas Vineyards Bodrum: $131
- Bodrum Cooking Class: $175
- 3-Hour Private Sunset Boat Tour With Dinner in Bodrum: $186
- Private Sunset Boat Tour in Bodrum With Dinner: $222
- Shore Excursions - Istanbul by Night: Turkish Food Tour: $252
- Private Vineyard Tour with Dinner Under the Stars in Karnas: $292
- From Private Sunset Boat Tour with Dinner & Swimming: $322
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aqaba $54Bodrum $31
Tours and Activities in Aqaba
Here are a few actual costs in Aqaba for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Day Tour in Jeep Tour with Bedouin Guide: $81
- Discover the Depths: Aqaba's Ultimate private Dive Experience: $55
- Full-Day Jeep Tour in Wadi Rum without Overnight Stay: $85
- 03 Hrs Jeep tour in Wadi Rum: $47
- 06 Hours Jeep Tour in Wadi Rum : $84
- 1 Day & 1 Night | Stay & Jeep + Camel Tour in Wadi Rum | Magic Bedouin Star: $136
- 2 Days & 1 Night | Jeep & Hike Tour in Wadi Rum Desert | Magic Bedouin Star: $258
- 2 Days Guided Hiking Tour To Wadi Rum Jebal Al Hash: $103
- 2 Days private tour Petra, Wadi Rum (overnight) from Amman: $682
- 2 Hour Jeep Tour - Wadi Rum Desert & Canyon: $35
- 2 Hours Morning or Sunset Jeep Tour in Wadi Rum Desert Highlights: $35
- 2 hours Jeep tour in Wadi Rum with Bedouin guide (incl. bottled water and tea): $100
Tours and Activities in Bodrum
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Bodrum.
- Muğla: Quick Tour, Essentials of Muğla: $6.00
- Daily Boat Tour (Orak Island) around Bodrum and Black Island Coves : $19
- Beaches and Islands Boat Tour with Lunch: $20
- Orak Island Boat Tour with Swim Stops and Lunch: $24
- Orakadasi Boat Tour From Bodrum (Maldives of Turkey) With Lunch: $25
- Bodrum Black island Tour: $26
- Orak island Boat Tour: $27
- Turkish Bath Experience: $31
- Black Island Boat Tour with Lunch: $32
- Boat Tour for Mein Schiff Cruise Passengers: $32
- Carpet Weaving Art Lessons & Experience: $33
- Traditional Turkish Hammam Experience: $38
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAqaba $9.07Bodrum $14
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aqaba and Bodrum, we can see that Aqaba is more expensive. And not only is Bodrum much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Aqaba is in Middle East and Bodrum is in Europe, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Bodrum would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bodrum and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Aqaba would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Aqaba than you might in Bodrum.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Aqaba Expensive? and Is Bodrum Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Aqaba or Bodrum?
Aqaba has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Bodrum. When comparing the sizes of Aqaba and Bodrum, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Aqaba or Bodrum?
Bodrum has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Aqaba experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Aqaba or Bodrum in the Summer?
Both Bodrum and Aqaba during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Aqaba because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It's very hot in Aqaba this time of the year. Aqaba is a little warmer than Bodrum in the summer. The daily temperature in Aqaba averages around 33°C (91°F) in July, and Bodrum fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
Aqaba usually gets less rain in July than Bodrum. Aqaba gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Bodrum receives 1 mm (0 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAqaba 33°C (91°F)Bodrum 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Bodrum in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Aqaba and Bodrum. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Aqaba year-round.
In the autumn, Aqaba is a little warmer than Bodrum. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Aqaba in October average around 26°C (79°F), and Bodrum averages at about 19°C (66°F).
In October, Aqaba usually receives less rain than Bodrum. Aqaba gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Bodrum receives 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAqaba 26°C (79°F)Bodrum 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Bodrum in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Aqaba as well as Bodrum. Aqaba attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In January, Aqaba is generally a little warmer than Bodrum. Daily temperatures in Aqaba average around 14°C (57°F), and Bodrum fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
It's quite rainy in Bodrum. Aqaba usually gets less rain in January than Bodrum. Aqaba gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Bodrum receives 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAqaba 14°C (57°F)Bodrum 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Bodrum in the Spring?
Both Bodrum and Aqaba are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Aqaba throughout the year.
Aqaba is much warmer than Bodrum in the spring. The daily temperature in Aqaba averages around 24°C (75°F) in April, and Bodrum fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
In April, Aqaba usually receives less rain than Bodrum. Aqaba gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Bodrum receives 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAqaba 24°C (75°F)Bodrum 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Bodrum and Aqaba
| Aqaba | Bodrum | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Apr | 24°C (75°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Sep | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) |
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