Which place is cheaper, Bodrum or Beirut?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Beirut or Bodrum?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Beirut and Bodrum. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Beirut or Bodrum?
Beirut
Some travelers are seeking the hustle, bustle and posh atmosphere that only comes from a big city. Those travelers should have Beirut, Lebanon at the top of their list. The capital city is jam packed with 2.1 million people that are constantly on the go. As the commercial and financial hub of Lebanon, this city is fast-paced, fashion conscious and always ready for a night on the town.
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 Anzac Day Tours in Turkey, and The Best Coach Bus Tours in Turkey.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBeirut $2.26Bodrum $92
The average daily cost (per person) in Beirut is $2.26, 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 Beirut and Bodrum in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBeirut $1.26Bodrum $48
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBeirut $2.52Bodrum $96
Compare Hotels in Beirut and Bodrum
Looking for a hotel in Beirut 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: Beirut Hotel Prices and Bodrum Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Beirut $0.44Bodrum $24
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Beirut
Also for Beirut, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Beirut Airport Transfer in a Limousine: $201
- Hiking Day Trip to Chouwen Lake with Hotel Transfers: $86
- Private Transfer from Rafic Hariri (BEY) Airport to Beirut: $46
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Beirut International Airport: $18
- Private Arrival Transfer: Beirut International Airport to Hotel: $18
- Beirut Airport one Way Private Transfer to the hotel: $15
- Beirut Arrival Airport Transfer: $13
- Departure Transfer:From Hotel To Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY): $10
- BEY Airport to Hotel, Private Arrival Transfer: $10
- Airport Arrival Transfer to Your Beirut Hotel: $10
- Private Transfer from Beirut Hotels to the Beirut Airport: $10
- Beirut Arrival Airport Transfer Pickup: $9.89
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bodrum
Also for Bodrum, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- İzmir Airport - Kuşadası / İzmir Center : Private Transfer: $24
- Turgutreis Hotels to Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers: $88
- Transfer From Bodrum Milas Airport to Soke (Söke): $126
- Transfer From Bodrum Milas Airport to Kusadasi: $132
- Torba Hotels to Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers: $66
- River Rafting Tour with Breakfast, Lunch & Transfer from Bodrum: $86
- Private Transfer: Bodrum Airport (BJV) to Bodrum: $54
- Private Transfer | BODRUM - IZMIR Airport: $296
- Private Transfer from Bodrum Port to Bodrum Milas Airport BJV: $43
- Private Transfer from Bodrum Port to Bodrum Milas Airport (BJV): $47
- Private Transfer from Bodrum Milas Airport BJV to Bodrum Port : $43
- Private Transfer From Kuşadası to Bodrum Airport and Center: $54
Is it cheaper to fly into Beirut or Bodrum?
Prices for flights to both Bodrum and Beirut 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 dayBeirut $0.71Bodrum $24
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Beirut
For Beirut, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Authentic Lebanese Virtual Cooking Class Live from Lebanon: $30
- Traveling Spoon Lebanese Mezze Private Online Cooking Class : $40
- Private, Traditional Lebanese Cooking Class with a Contemporary Twist: $72
- Authentic Lebanese Cooking Lesson and Meal with Tania's Family in Beirut: $100
- Private Lebanese Cooking Class in Beirut with Amal + Transfers: $142
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.Beirut $0.26Bodrum $31
Tours and Activities in Beirut
For Beirut, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 3 Days Lebanon Holiday Tour Package: $250
- 3 Hours ATV Rental Guided Tour in Nature: $130
- 3 days tour package : Jeita grotto-Byblos-Baalbek & Beirut tour: $295
- 3-Day Tour of Beirut with Pick Up: $250
- ATV (2 Seat) Full Day Off-Road Tour & Scenic Adventure: $150
- ATV (2 Seat) Half Day Off-Road Tour & Scenic Adventure: $120
- All in 1 Lebanon Local Multi day Tour, 3 days: $289
- Baalbek Tour: $111
- Baalbek, Anjar and Ksara Group Tour: $95
- Baalbek, Anjar and Ksara Guided Full-Day Tour from Beirut: $90
- Baatara Gorge Waterfall, Jeita Grotto and Byblos Tour: $170
- Beirut 3 museums + mini walking tour: $50
Tours and Activities in Bodrum
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Bodrum.
- 2 Hours Private Sightseeing and Walking Tour in Bodrum: $106
- A Breathtaking Pamukkale Day Tour from Bodrum: $279
- All Inclusive Private BODRUM to Ephesus, Mary's House, Lunch Tour: $299
- Ancient Ephesus tour with Virgin Mary's House from Bodrum: $104
- Boat tour: Bodrum Private Boat Tour for Cruise Customers: $804
- Bodrum ↔ Gulf of Gökova | Cabin Charter Cruise: $947
- Bodrum Aquapark Ticket: $38
- Bodrum Black island Tour: $26
- Bodrum Buggy Safari Tours: $57
- Bodrum City Sightseeing Walk: $151
- Bodrum City Tour: 5-Hour Private Excursion with Lunch: $269
- Bodrum City Walking Morning Sightseeing Tour: $214
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBeirut $0.23Bodrum $14
Sample the Local Flavors in Beirut
Also in Beirut, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Full-Day Private Wine Tasting Tour at Chateau Musar and Ixsir : $50
- Full-Day Private Wine Tasting Tour: $56
- Uncorking Splendor: A Journey Through Private Wine Tasting Tours: $60
- Budget Wine Tasting Tour at the Bekaa Valley Wineries: $60
- Full-Day Private Wine Tour in Bekaa Valley with Tasting : $60
- Wine Tasting and Culture : $69
- Wine Tasting and Hiking in the Cedars forest : $69
- From Full Day Wine Tasting in the Bekaa Valley Tour: $90
- Lebanon Wine Tasting Tour From Beirut: $91
- Full-Day Private Wine Tasting Tour to Chateau Musar and Ixsir Winery: $100
- Full-Day Private Bekaa Valley Wine Tour from Beirut: $103
- Private tour to Jeita Grotto with Wine Tasting in Faqra Ruins: $110
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Beirut and Bodrum, we can see that Bodrum is more expensive. And not only is Beirut much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Beirut 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 Beirut would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Beirut 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 Bodrum would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bodrum than you might in Beirut.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Beirut Expensive? and Is Bodrum Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Beirut or Bodrum?
Beirut has a larger population, and is about 50 times larger than the population of Bodrum. When comparing the sizes of Beirut 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 Beirut or Bodrum?
Bodrum has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Beirut experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Beirut or Bodrum in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Beirut and Bodrum. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Beirut year-round.
Beirut is around the same temperature as Bodrum in the summer. The daily temperature in Beirut averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Bodrum fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
In July, Beirut usually receives more rain than Bodrum. Beirut gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Bodrum receives 1 mm (0 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBeirut 27°C (81°F)Bodrum 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Bodrum in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Beirut as well as Bodrum. Beirut attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the autumn, Beirut is a little warmer than Bodrum. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Beirut in October average around 25°C (77°F), and Bodrum averages at about 19°C (66°F).
Beirut usually gets more rain in October than Bodrum. Beirut gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Bodrum receives 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBeirut 25°C (77°F)Bodrum 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Bodrum in the Winter?
Both Bodrum and Beirut are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Beirut throughout the year.
In January, Beirut is generally a little warmer than Bodrum. Daily temperatures in Beirut average around 13°C (55°F), and Bodrum fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Bodrum. It's quite rainy in Beirut. In January, Beirut usually receives less rain than Bodrum. Beirut gets 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Bodrum receives 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBeirut 13°C (55°F)Bodrum 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Bodrum in the Spring?
Both Bodrum and Beirut during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Beirut because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Beirut is a little warmer than Bodrum in the spring. The daily temperature in Beirut averages around 17°C (63°F) in April, and Bodrum fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
Beirut usually gets more rain in April than Bodrum. Beirut gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Bodrum receives 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBeirut 17°C (63°F)Bodrum 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Bodrum and Beirut
| Beirut | Bodrum | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (63°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.