Which place is cheaper, Bilbao or Bodrum?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Bodrum or Bilbao?
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 Bilbao 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 Bilbao?
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.
Bilbao
The industrial city of Bilbao is located on a port of the Nervión River in northern Spain, an important location of Basque country. While the downtown is filled with skyscrapers and innovative architecture, it sits between a river and mountains of natural allure. A city of hard-workers to the core, Bilbao displays remnants of its industrial past, though in more recent years it has transformed into a center for art. It is now a popular location for visitors looking to experience art galleries and museums.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Anzac Day Tours in Turkey, The Best Coach Bus Tours in Turkey, The Best G Adventures Tours to Spain, and The Best 3-Day Tours from Madrid.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBodrum $92Bilbao $147
The average daily cost (per person) in Bodrum is $92, while the average daily cost in Bilbao is $147. 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 Bilbao in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBodrum $48Bilbao $78
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBodrum $96Bilbao $156
Compare Hotels in Bodrum and Bilbao
Looking for a hotel in Bodrum or Bilbao? 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 Bilbao Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bodrum $24Bilbao $28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bodrum
Also for Bodrum, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Arrival Transfer Bodrum Airport BJV to Bodrum City by Minibus: $74
- Bodrum Adventures ATV Quad Safari Tour with Roundtrip Transfer: $76
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Akyaka Hotels: $174
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Akyarlar Hotels: $109
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Bitez Hotels: $78
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Gumbet Hotels: $78
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Gundogan Hotels: $98
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Guvercinlik Hotels: $76
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Kadikalesi Hotels: $114
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Kusadasi Hotels: $202
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Mugla City Center Hotels: $174
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Ortakent Hotels: $98
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bilbao
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bilbao:
- Bilbao Airport Transfers to Pamplona: $417
- Bilbao Airport Transfers to Santander: $315
- Bilbao Airport Transfers to San Sebastian: $315
- Private Transfer from Vitoria Airport to San Sebastian city: $291
- Private Transfer from Vitoria city to San Sebastian Airport: $291
- Private Transfer from Vitoria to San Sebastian: $291
- Private Transfer from Bilbao city to San Sebastian Airport: $268
- Private Transfer from Bilbao to San Sebastian: $268
- Private Transfer from Bilbao Airport to Santander Port: $252
- Private Transfer from Bilbao city to Santander: $252
- Private Transfer from Vitoria to Logroño: $245
- Private Transfer from Vitoria Airport to Pamplona city: $229
Is it cheaper to fly into Bodrum or Bilbao?
Prices for flights to both Bilbao 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 $24Bilbao $48
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bilbao
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bilbao.
- Basque Food Tour with Guide: $86
- The Original Bilbao Food Tour with Wine Pairings: $102
- Pintxos and Tapas Cooking Class in Bilbao : $109
- Basque Pintxos and Tapas Cooking Class with Open Bar: $112
- The Original Bilbao Food Tour with Wine Pairing: $115
- Basque Flavours: High End Food Tour of Bilbao with a Local: $120
- Paella Cooking Class with Sangria in Bilbao: $134
- Private Food Tour, Food Lovers with Tastings: $134
- Paella Cooking Class (with Basque Sangria) in Bilbao: $142
- Traditional Basque Cooking Class with Wine Tasting: $155
- Guggenheim Museum Visit & Private Walking Food Tour: $197
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bodrum $31Bilbao $31
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
- Bodrum Village Tour with Group: $26
- Blue cruise around Bodrum bays: $28
- Black Island Boat Tour with Lunch: $30
- Turkish Bath Experience: $31
- Boat Tour for Mein Schiff Cruise Passengers: $32
- Half Day Guided Knidos Ancient City Tour: $35
Tours and Activities in Bilbao
Here are a few actual costs in Bilbao for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- PRIVATE San Sebastian and Basque Coast Tour from Bilbao: $290
- Pintxos Tasting in Bilbao Small Group or Private Walking Tour: $81
- 2 Hours Private Family Guided Walking Tour in Bilbao: $197
- 3-day Bilbao Bike Tour and Guggenheim Museum Ticket: $257
- Awesome Bilbao – Private Family Walking Tour: $384
- BILBAO-City Highlights Bike Tour: $36
- Basque Country 7-Day Guided Tour from Bilbao: $1,144
- Bike tour with Pintxos & Drinks in Getxo (Scenic Bilbao Seaside): $60
- Bilbao & Guggenheim Museum Private Walking Tour with guide: $286
- Bilbao & Guggenheim Private Walking Tour from Hotel/Center: $279
- Bilbao - Private Historic walking tour: $374
- Bilbao 3-Day Package: Guggenheim, Hotel Stay and Bike Tour: $251
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBodrum $14Bilbao $23
Sample the Local Flavors in Bilbao
Also in Bilbao, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl Bilbao: $25
- Immersive Evening Spanish Wine Tasting w/ Sommelier: $53
- Spanish Wine Tasting with Sommelier (close to Guggenheim museum): $54
- Pintxos and Wine Tasting Tour with Local Guide: $79
- Txakoli, Gaztelugatxe, & Urdaibai with wine tasting: $80
- Guided tour of Txakoli wine tasting and tasting of wine and typical products: $148
- Bilbao Txakoli Wine Tour: $176
- Guided Txacoli Wine Tasting: $187
- Rioja Wine Tour: 2 Wineries From Vitoria: $240
- From Rioja Architecture and Wine Tour: $241
- Rioja Wine Tour: 2 Wineries From Bilbao: $246
- Architectural Rioja Small Group Wine Tour with Lunch from Bilbao : $246
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bodrum and Bilbao, we can see that Bilbao 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 Bilbao would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bilbao 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 Bilbao Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bodrum or Bilbao?
Bilbao has a larger population, and is about 9 times larger than the population of Bodrum. When comparing the sizes of Bodrum and Bilbao, 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 Bilbao?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Bodrum or Bilbao in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Bodrum as well as Bilbao. Additionally, many travelers come to Bilbao for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
Bodrum is a little warmer than Bilbao in the summer. The daily temperature in Bodrum averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Bilbao fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
Bodrum usually gets less rain in July than Bilbao. Bodrum gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Bilbao receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBodrum 27°C (81°F)Bilbao 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Bodrum or Bilbao in the Autumn?
Both Bilbao and Bodrum are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, many visitors come to Bilbao in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
In the autumn, Bodrum is a little warmer than Bilbao. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Bodrum in October average around 19°C (66°F), and Bilbao averages at about 16°C (62°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Bilbao. In October, Bodrum usually receives less rain than Bilbao. Bodrum gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Bilbao receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBodrum 19°C (66°F)Bilbao 16°C (62°F)
Should I visit Bodrum or Bilbao in the Winter?
Both Bilbao and Bodrum during the winter are popular places to visit. Also, most visitors come to Bilbao for the museums and the shopping scene during these months.
In January, Bodrum is generally around the same temperature as Bilbao. Daily temperatures in Bodrum average around 10°C (50°F), and Bilbao fluctuates around 9°C (48°F).
Bilbao gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Bodrum. Bodrum usually gets more rain in January than Bilbao. Bodrum gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Bilbao receives 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBodrum 10°C (50°F)Bilbao 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Bodrum or Bilbao in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Bodrum and Bilbao. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Bilbao because of the activities around the city.
Bodrum is a little warmer than Bilbao in the spring. The daily temperature in Bodrum averages around 15°C (59°F) in April, and Bilbao fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).
Bilbao receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Bodrum usually receives less rain than Bilbao. Bodrum gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Bilbao receives 129 mm (5.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBodrum 15°C (59°F)Bilbao 12°C (54°F)
Typical Weather for Bilbao and Bodrum
| Bodrum | Bilbao | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 16°C (62°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 152 mm (6 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
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