Which place is cheaper, Catania or Bodrum?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Bodrum or Catania?
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 Catania 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 Catania?
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.
Catania
Located on the east coast of Sicily, Catania is at the base of Mount Etna, which is the largest volcano in Europe. It's also the island's second largest city and a major transportation center for the area. With almost one million residents in the metropolitan area, the city serves as an important economic base and university town for Sicily. It's a vibrant city with a young population, a lively downtown, and an excellent nightlife. The city has an abundance of Sicilian Baroque architecture and the downtown area, where much of it is this architecture is concentrated, has been declared a World Heritage Site.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBodrum $92Catania $129
The average daily cost (per person) in Bodrum is $92, while the average daily cost in Catania is $129. 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 Catania in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBodrum $48Catania $69
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBodrum $96Catania $138
Compare Hotels in Bodrum and Catania
Looking for a hotel in Bodrum or Catania? 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 Catania Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bodrum $24Catania $22
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bodrum
Also for Bodrum, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Bodrum to Bodrum Milas Airport (BJV) - Departure Private Transfer: $19
- İzmir Airport - Kuşadası / İzmir Center : Private Transfer: $24
- Bodrum to Bodrum Milas Airport (BJV) - Departure Private Transfer: $25
- Boat Cruise with Lunch and Optional Hotel Transfer: $27
- From Ferry Transfer to Kos: $27
- Turkish Bath and Spa Expereince with Hotel Transfers: $30
- From Private Village Tour with Lunch and Transfers: $34
- Bodrum Traditional Turkish Bath Experience With Hotel Transfer: $35
- Independent Day Trip to Kos Island from Bodrum with Transfers: $36
- Bodrum Milas Airport (BJV) to Bodrum Round-Trip Private Transfer: $37
- From Kos: A day ride to Bodrum with comfortable transfer: $39
- Bodrum Quad Safari Tour With Free Hotel Transfer By Locals: $40
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Catania
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Catania:
- From 1-Way Private Airport Transfer to Palermo: $775
- Catania Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer to Palermo by Car: $722
- TAXI Transfer from CATANIA to Capo d'Orlando (or vice versa): $421
- From Catania Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer to Agrigento: $373
- Private TAXI transfer from Catania to Agrigento or viceversa: $332
- Catania Airport to/from Verdura Resort Transfer: $321
- From Private transfer to Agrigento Temples: $320
- Private Transfer from Catania to PORTOROSA marina yachting: $310
- Private Transfer From Catania to Palermo or vice versa: $256
- PRIVATE TRANSFER from CATANIA to PALERMO (or VICEVERSA): $233
- Private TAXI transfer from CATANIA to MESSINA or viceversa: $230
- Private TAXI Transfer from Catania to Comiso (or viceversa): $214
Is it cheaper to fly into Bodrum or Catania?
Prices for flights to both Catania 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 $24Catania $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: $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 Catania
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Catania.
- Catania Street Food Tour: Fish Market & City Centre: $38
- Catania Street Food Tour: $52
- Cooking class & visit to the Catania Historical market: $59
- Patisserie Food tour: $60
- Guided Street Food Tour with Tastings: $63
- Food tour of Catania by night: $64
- Catania Street Food Tour: $67
- Guided Street Food Tour with Tastings: $73
- Aci Trezza boat tour with dinner on board: $85
- Cooking Class Tiramisù: $95
- Cooking Class Arancini in Catania: $96
- Cooking class Pizza: $96
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bodrum $31Catania $21
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 Catania
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Catania are as follows:
- From Catania, Syracuse and Taormina: fly fishing experience: $240
- Taormina and Castelmola private tour with traditional lunch: $272
- 2 hours guided tour of Catania: $40
- 3-Hour Catania Segway PT Authorized Tour: $118
- Agrigento and Piazza Armerina day tour: $131
- BOAT TOUR WITH APERITIF ON BOARD IN THE CYCLOPS ISLANDS: $64
- Baroque shades of Sicily (Noto, Modica and Ragusa day tour): $120
- Benedictine Monastery of Guided tour in English: $11
- Boat tour to the Ulysses caves with swimming guide: $84
- Boat trip and tour Savoca and Taormina: $142
- Catania : Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide: $49
- Catania Bike Tour with Tasting food: $182
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBodrum $14Catania $19
Sample the Local Flavors in Catania
Also in Catania, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Volcanic Wine Tasting in a Metropolitan Market: $48
- Wine Tasting in the South Slope of Etna: $50
- Etna: Urban Winery, Vineyards Walk & Wine Tasting at Sunset: $62
- Wine tour in Catania: $102
- Mt Etna and Wine tasting tour from Catania: $116
- Full-Day Etna and Wine Tour from Catania: $126
- From Mt.Etna picnic and wine tasting: $128
- Guided Tour of Etna with Wine Tasting & Appetizers: $139
- Etna trekking and wine tasting: $147
- Tour Etna & Wine Tasting: $158
- Etna Tour and Lunch in a Winery with Wine Tasting: $265
- From Catania/Taormina: Mount Etna Private Wine Tasting Tour: $433
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bodrum and Catania, we can see that Catania 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 Catania would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Catania 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 Catania Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bodrum or Catania?
Catania has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Bodrum. When comparing the sizes of Bodrum and Catania, 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 Catania?
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 Catania in the Summer?
Both Catania and Bodrum during the summer are popular places to visit. Also, most visitors come to Catania for the beaches, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
Bodrum is around the same temperature as Catania in the summer. The daily temperature in Bodrum averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Catania fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
Bodrum usually gets less rain in July than Catania. Bodrum gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Catania receives 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBodrum 27°C (81°F)Catania 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Bodrum or Catania in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Bodrum and Catania. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Catania because of the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, and the shopping scene.
In the autumn, Bodrum is around the same temperature as Catania. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Bodrum in October average around 19°C (66°F), and Catania averages at about 19°C (67°F).
Catania receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Bodrum usually receives less rain than Catania. Bodrum gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Catania receives 128 mm (5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBodrum 19°C (66°F)Catania 19°C (67°F)
Should I visit Bodrum or Catania in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Bodrum as well as Catania. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Catania this time of year.
In January, Bodrum is generally around the same temperature as Catania. Daily temperatures in Bodrum average around 10°C (50°F), and Catania fluctuates around 10°C (51°F).
Bodrum receives a lot of rain in the winter. Bodrum usually gets more rain in January than Catania. Bodrum gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Catania receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBodrum 10°C (50°F)Catania 10°C (51°F)
Should I visit Bodrum or Catania in the Spring?
Both Catania and Bodrum are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Catania for the beaches and the activities around the city.
Bodrum is around the same temperature as Catania in the spring. The daily temperature in Bodrum averages around 15°C (59°F) in April, and Catania fluctuates around 15°C (58°F).
In April, Bodrum usually receives less rain than Catania. Bodrum gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Catania receives 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBodrum 15°C (59°F)Catania 15°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Catania 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 (51°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 128 mm (5 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
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