Which place is cheaper, Bari or Bodrum?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Bodrum or Bari?
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 Bari 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 Bari?
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.
Bari
Off the lustrous, aquamarine waters of the Adriatic Sea, a bustling city hums to life as the sun sets. Though an ancient city, Bari still attains its youthful air, with a thriving nightlife and breathtaking boulevards. The capital city of Apulia region, Bari is the second most important economic center of mainland Southern Italy, as well as a significant port and university city.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Anzac Day Tours in Turkey, The Best Coach Bus Tours in Turkey, The Best Historical Tours in Italy, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBodrum $92Bari $122
The average daily cost (per person) in Bodrum is $92, while the average daily cost in Bari is $122. 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 Bari in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBodrum $48Bari $78
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBodrum $96Bari $156
Compare Hotels in Bodrum and Bari
Looking for a hotel in Bodrum or Bari? 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 Bari Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bodrum $24Bari $12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bodrum
Also for Bodrum, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer From Bodrum Milas Airport to Seferihisar: $218
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Kusadasi Hotels: $202
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Mugla City Center Hotels: $174
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Akyaka Hotels: $174
- Transfer From Bodrum Milas Airport to Kusadasi: $131
- Bodrum Akyarlar Hotels to Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers: $125
- Transfer From Bodrum Milas Airport to Soke (Söke): $125
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Kadikalesi Hotels: $114
- Private Arrival Transfer: Bodrum Airport to Marmaris Hotels: $109
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Akyarlar Hotels: $109
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Yalikavak Hotels: $104
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Turgutreis Hotels: $101
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bari
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Bari:
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Train to Lecce$47
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bari
Also for Bari, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer:From BARI CENTER to ROME AIRPORTS or reverse: $1,068
- Bari or Naples: Private Transfer Service: $541
- From 1-Way Private Transfer to Monte Sant'Angelo: $492
- From 1-Way Private Transfer to San Giovanni Rotondo: $492
- Private 24-seat Coach Transfer: From Bari Airport to Matera: $417
- Private transfert from Bari to Naples: $401
- From 1-Way Private Transfer to Matera: $310
- Private Transfer from Bari to Amalfi with 2 hours for sightseeing: $296
- Private Transfer from Bari (BRI) Airport to Mesagne: $284
- Vineyard Wine Tasting & soft lunch & transfer included: $273
- Private Transfer from Bari to Naples with 2 hours for sightseeing: $270
- Private Transfer from Bari (BRI) Airport to Valle d'Itria: $268
Is it cheaper to fly into Bodrum or Bari?
Prices for flights to both Bari 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 $24Bari $34
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: $125
- Bodrum Market Visit and Cooking Class: $128
- Bodrum Vineyard Tour with Dinner and Wine Pairing: $128
- Food and Wine pairing Dinner at Karnas Vineyards Bodrum: $131
- Bodrum Cooking Class: $174
- Private Sunset Boat Tour in Bodrum With Dinner: $221
- Shore Excursions - Istanbul by Night: Turkish Food Tour: $252
- Private Vineyard Tour with Dinner Under the Stars in Karnas: $291
- From Private Sunset Boat Tour with Dinner & Swimming: $320
- Private Sunset Boat Tour with Dinner: $368
Typical Food Prices in Bari
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Bari:
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Dinner$47
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Coffee$2.14
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bari
For Bari, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Street food tour of Polignano a Mare: $39
- Bari Walking Street Food Tour: $48
- Bari Street Food Tour by Bike: $70
- Italian Street Food Tour with Tastings and Drinks: $70
- Puglia Plates - Bari Food Tour: $76
- Street Food Tour in Bari old town - Do Eat Better Experience: $78
- Rickshaw Street Food Tour: $80
- Conversano: Apulian cooking lesson with dinner included: $82
- Bari Street Food Tour by Rickshaw: $82
- Bari Street Food Tour on Segway: $86
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Barletta with Show Cooking: $93
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Margherita di Savoia with Show Cooking: $93
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bodrum $31Bari $9.23
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: $278
- All Inclusive Private BODRUM to Ephesus, Mary's House, Lunch Tour: $299
- Ancient Ephesus tour with Virgin Mary's House from Bodrum: $104
- Blue cruise around Bodrum bays: $28
- Boat tour: Bodrum Private Boat Tour for Cruise Customers: $801
- Bodrum ↔ Gulf of Gökova | Cabin Charter Cruise: $941
- Bodrum Black island Tour: $26
- Bodrum Buggy Safari Tours: $57
- Bodrum City Sightseeing Walk: $150
- Bodrum City Tour: 5-Hour Private Excursion with Lunch: $267
- Bodrum City Walking Morning Sightseeing Tour: $213
Tours and Activities in Bari
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Bari.
- Bari tour with a local tour guide.: $219
- Private Experience - day of fishing on the Bari coast: $219
- Guided tour and tasting at La Cantina Frrud - Wine Museum: $38
- 1.5 Hour Cave's Tour Polignano a Mare: $38
- 2 Hour Guided Walking Tour of Altamura the Lioness of Puglia: $38
- 2 Hours Private Guided Tour in the Historic Centre of Altamura: $229
- 2-Hour Bari City Tour: $241
- 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Bari with Street Food: $49
- Alberobello Private Tour with Pick Up: $175
- Alberobello, Monopoli Polignano Small-Group Guided Tour from Bari: $152
- Altamura walking tour: $229
- Apulia: Bike Tour through the Treasures of Bari: $37
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBodrum $14Bari $14
Typical Alcohol Prices in Bari
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Bari:
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Beer$2.14
Sample the Local Flavors in Bari
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Bari:
- Afternoon Tour Secrets of Alberobello incl. Food & Wine tasting: $79
- Private Tour: Trani walking tour with Moscato wine tasting: $115
- Wine tasting experience in the Apulian countryside : $235
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bodrum and Bari, we can see that Bari is more expensive. And not only is Bodrum much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Bari would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bari 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 Bari Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bodrum or Bari?
Bari has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Bodrum. When comparing the sizes of Bodrum and Bari, 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 Bodrum or Bari?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Bodrum or Bari in the Summer?
Both Bari and Bodrum are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Bari for the beaches, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Bodrum is a little warmer than Bari. Typically, the summer temperatures in Bodrum in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Bari averages at about 25°C (76°F).
In July, Bodrum usually receives less rain than Bari. Bodrum gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Bari receives 9 mm (0.3 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBodrum 27°C (81°F)Bari 25°C (76°F)
Should I visit Bodrum or Bari in the Autumn?
Both Bari and Bodrum during the autumn are popular places to visit. Furthermore, many visitors come to Bari in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
In October, Bodrum is generally around the same temperature as Bari. Daily temperatures in Bodrum average around 19°C (66°F), and Bari fluctuates around 18°C (65°F).
Bodrum usually gets less rain in October than Bari. Bodrum gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Bari receives 70 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBodrum 19°C (66°F)Bari 18°C (65°F)
Should I visit Bodrum or Bari in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Bodrum and Bari. Furthermore, most visitors come to Bari for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Bodrum is around the same temperature as Bari in the winter. The daily temperature in Bodrum averages around 10°C (50°F) in January, and Bari fluctuates around 10°C (49°F).
Bodrum gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Bodrum usually receives more rain than Bari. Bodrum gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Bari receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBodrum 10°C (50°F)Bari 10°C (49°F)
Should I visit Bodrum or Bari in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Bodrum as well as Bari. Additionally, the spring months attract visitors to Bari because of the beaches and the activities around the city.
In the spring, Bodrum is around the same temperature as Bari. Typically, the spring temperatures in Bodrum in April average around 15°C (59°F), and Bari averages at about 14°C (58°F).
Bodrum usually gets around the same amount of rain in April as Bari. Bodrum gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Bari receives 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBodrum 15°C (59°F)Bari 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Bari and Bodrum
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 9 mm (0.3 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 70 mm (2.7 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
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