Which place is cheaper, Bled or Bodrum?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Bodrum and Bled 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.
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.
Bled is an incredibly scenic place, on the east side of Lake Bled. The lake is a beautiful, rich, emerald green. There's a small island in the middle of the lake where you'll find a nice white chapel. The lake is surrounded by striking green mountains, among which you'll find the Bled Castle overlooking the scene. Bled also offers access to the nearby Triglav National Park, a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and adrenaline junkies. Within the national park you'll find countless waterfalls and the lovely Lake Bohinj. You can find plenty of opportunities for mountain climbing, rafting, and hiking. There's even a cable car if you're looking for an easy way to get some good views of the mountains and landscape.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Anzac Day Tours in Turkey, The Best Coach Bus Tours in Turkey, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Ljubljana, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Ljubljana.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Bodrum is $92, while the average daily cost in Bled is $112. 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 Bled in more detail.
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Also for Bodrum, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Also for Bled, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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For Bodrum, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
For Bled, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Bodrum.
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Bled's activities, tours, and tickets:
For Bled, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Bled are as follows:
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bled:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bodrum and Bled, we can see that Bled 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 Bled would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bled 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 Bled Expensive?.
Bodrum has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Bled. When comparing the sizes of Bodrum and Bled, 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.
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.
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Bodrum and Bled.
In July, Bodrum is generally a little warmer than Bled. Daily temperatures in Bodrum average around 27°C (81°F), and Bled fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
In July, Bodrum usually receives less rain than Bled. Bodrum gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Bled receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the summer.
The autumn brings many poeple to Bodrum as well as Bled.
Bodrum is a little warmer than Bled in the autumn. The daily temperature in Bodrum averages around 19°C (66°F) in October, and Bled fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
Bodrum usually gets less rain in October than Bled. Bodrum gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Bled receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both Bled and Bodrum are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities.
In the winter, Bodrum is much warmer than Bled. Typically, the winter temperatures in Bodrum in January average around 10°C (50°F), and Bled averages at about 5°C (41°F).
It's quite rainy in Bodrum. In January, Bodrum usually receives more rain than Bled. Bodrum gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Bled receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
Both Bled and Bodrum during the spring are popular places to visit.
In April, Bodrum is generally a little warmer than Bled. Daily temperatures in Bodrum average around 15°C (59°F), and Bled fluctuates around 13°C (56°F).
Bodrum usually gets less rain in April than Bled. Bodrum gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Bled receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
Bodrum | Bled | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
Mar | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
May | 19°C (67°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) | 6°C (44°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |