Which place is cheaper, Ait Ben Haddou or Bodrum?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Bodrum or Ait Ben Haddou?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Bodrum and Ait Ben Haddou can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Bodrum or Ait Ben Haddou?
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.
Ait Ben Haddou
Think of a time when you've seen Jerusalem in a movie. Chances are what you're really looking at is the traditional, mud brick city of Ait Ben Haddou, Morocco. This city on the edge of the High Atlas Mountains has been an UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987, and has also been seen in movies like Lawrence of Arabia, Orson Welles' Sodom and Gomorrah, Jesus of Nazareth, the French version of Cleopatra, Bertolucci's Sheltering Sky, Scorsese's Kundun, Gillies MacKannon's Hideous Kinky, Ridley Scott's Gladiator, Oliver Stone's Alexander the Great, and in some scenes from Game of Thrones.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Anzac Day Tours in Turkey, The Best Coach Bus Tours in Turkey, The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, and The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco.
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Bodrum Prices
Turkey PricesAit Ben Haddou Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBodrum $77Ait Ben Haddou $95
The average daily cost (per person) in Bodrum is $77, while the average daily cost in Ait Ben Haddou is $95. 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 Bodrum and Ait Ben Haddou in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBodrum $34Ait Ben Haddou $27
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBodrum $68Ait Ben Haddou $54
Compare Hotels in Bodrum and Ait Ben Haddou
Looking for a hotel in Bodrum or Ait Ben Haddou? 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: Bodrum Hotel Prices and Ait Ben Haddou Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bodrum $17Ait Ben Haddou $31
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bodrum
Also for Bodrum, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer: Bodrum Airport BJV to Bodrum by Business Car: $68
- Airport Transfer: Bodrum Airport BJV to Bodrum by Luxury Van: $78
- Airport Transfer: Bodrum to Bodrum Airport BJV by Business Car: $68
- Airport Transfer: Bodrum to Bodrum Airport BJV by Luxury Van: $78
- Arrival Transfer Bodrum Airport BJV to Bodrum City by Minibus: $83
- Arrival Transfer from Bodrum Airport BJV to Bodrum City by Van: $58
- Arrival Transfer: Bodrum Airport BJV to Bodrum by Car/Van: $80
- Authentic Turkish Hamam and Spa Unforgettable Ritual WithTransfer: $23
- Bodrum Adventures Buggy Safari Tour with Roundtrip Transfer: $65
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Akyaka Hotels: $187
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Bitez Hotels: $84
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Didim (Altinkum) Hotels: $146
Is it cheaper to fly into Bodrum or Ait Ben Haddou?
Prices for flights to both Ait Ben Haddou and Bodrum 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 dayBodrum $29Ait Ben Haddou $44
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: $58
- Turkish Cooking Class in a Local Home: $70
- Christmas Dinner at Karnas Vineyards: $111
- Etrim Village Turkish Cooking and Farm Experience: $120
- Farmers Market visit & Turkish Cooking Class: $140
- Market Visit and Cooking Class: $152
- Food and Wine pairing Dinner at Karnas Vineyards Bodrum: $204
- Sunset Boat Trip including Dinner: $233
- 3-Hour Private Sunset Boat Tour With Dinner in Bodrum: $237
- Private Sunset Boat Tour with Optional Dinner: $388
- From Private Sunset Boat Tour with Dinner & Swimming: $410
- Private Sunset Yacht Tour with light Dinner: $528
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bodrum $22Ait Ben Haddou $31
Tours and Activities in Bodrum
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Bodrum.
- Turkish Bath Hamam Spa Experience: $17
- Authentic Ottoman Style Hammam Experience: $17
- Private Turkish Carpet Experience - Exclusive Shopping Tour: $20
- Bodrum to Kos Day Trip with Hotel Pickup And Ferry Tickets: $25
- Bodrum Boat Tour with Lunch: Beaches and Islands: $28
- Orak island Boat Tour - Lunch included: $28
- Orak Island Boat Tour with Swim Stops and Lunch: $29
- Karaada Boat Cruise with Lunch: $29
- Bodrum Orak Island Boat Cruise with Lunch and Swimming: $33
- Cleopatra Island Tour with Lunch and Swimming Stops: $34
- Boat Tour to Orak Island: $35
- Orakadasi Boat Tour From Bodrum (Maldives of Turkey) With Lunch: $35
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBodrum $9.54Ait Ben Haddou $6.66
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bodrum and Ait Ben Haddou, we can see that Ait Ben Haddou is more expensive. And not only is Bodrum much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Bodrum is in Europe and Ait Ben Haddou is in Africa, 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 Ait Ben Haddou would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ait Ben Haddou 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 Bodrum Expensive? and Is Ait Ben Haddou Expensive?.
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.