Which place is cheaper, Hvar or Bodrum?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Bodrum or Hvar?
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 Hvar 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 Hvar?
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.
Hvar
Hvar is a Croatian island full of mountains, vegetation, beaches, vineyards, shops, restaurants, and also people! Hvar Town is the main city on the island, but there are many other small villages throughout. The best time to visit Hvar is between May and September, although keep in mind it can get busy during this period.
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 in Croatia, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Croatia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBodrum $92Hvar $109
The average daily cost (per person) in Bodrum is $92, while the average daily cost in Hvar is $109. 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 Hvar in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBodrum $48Hvar $40
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBodrum $96Hvar $80
Compare Hotels in Bodrum and Hvar
Looking for a hotel in Bodrum or Hvar? 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 Hvar Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bodrum $24Hvar $50
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 Hvar
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hvar:
- Speedboat Transfer from Hvar Town to Split Airport: $535
Is it cheaper to fly into Bodrum or Hvar?
Prices for flights to both Hvar 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 $24Hvar $41
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 Hvar
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hvar.
- Hvar Charming Abandoned Village Small Group Tour and Local Dinner: $180
- Hvar Hidden Gems Tour with Lunch or Dinner: $187
- Hvar Hidden Gems Small Group Half Day Tour with Lunch or Dinner: $202
- Hvar Abandoned Village Tour with Local Dinner: $214
- Private Hvar Wine Tasting Tour with Traditional Dinner: $234
- Food Tour: Traditional Flavours and Food Sampling on Hvar: $262
- The Best of Hvar in a Day with Wine tasting and Local Dinner: $273
- Hvar Small Group Wine Tour and Authentic Dalmatian Dinner: $273
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bodrum $31Hvar $7.99
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 Hvar
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Hvar are as follows:
- BLUE CAVE & 5 islands tour from Hvar: $98
- 1-Hour Battle Archery Game in Hvar Adventure Park: $22
- 1-Hour Private Paintball Adventure in Park Hvar Jelsa: $23
- 3-Hour Lavender Tour from Hvar: $150
- Adventurous Blue and Green Cave group tour: $86
- Back to the Roots - Ancient Island Interactive Experience: $141
- Beach bar Laganini and Hula Hula half-day Private Boat Tour: $918
- Blue & Green cave tour with yacht from town Hvar: $229
- Blue Cave & Vis Island speedboat tour from Hvar: $109
- Blue Cave and Pakleni Islands group Tour from Hvar: $107
- Blue cave group tour with swimming and snorkelling from Hvar: $76
- Blue cave tour with speed boat from town Hvar: $196
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBodrum $14Hvar $9.80
Sample the Local Flavors in Hvar
Also in Hvar, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Hvar Wine Tasting Experience: $118
- Hvar Wine tasting small group experience: $131
- Private Hvar Wine Tasting Tour : $142
- Wine Tasting Tour: $157
- Chocolate and Wine Tasting Small Group Tour from Hvar: $175
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bodrum and Hvar, we can see that Hvar 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 Hvar would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Hvar 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 Hvar Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bodrum or Hvar?
Bodrum has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Hvar. When comparing the sizes of Bodrum and Hvar, 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 Hvar?
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 Hvar in the Summer?
Both Hvar and Bodrum during the summer are popular places to visit. Also, the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Hvar this time of year.
Bodrum is around the same temperature as Hvar in the summer. The daily temperature in Bodrum averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Hvar fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).
Bodrum usually gets less rain in July than Hvar. Bodrum gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Hvar receives 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBodrum 27°C (81°F)Hvar 26°C (80°F)
Should I visit Bodrum or Hvar in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Bodrum and Hvar. Also, many travelers come to Hvar for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Bodrum is around the same temperature as Hvar. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Bodrum in October average around 19°C (66°F), and Hvar averages at about 18°C (64°F).
In October, Bodrum usually receives less rain than Hvar. Bodrum gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Hvar receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBodrum 19°C (66°F)Hvar 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Bodrum or Hvar in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Bodrum as well as Hvar. Also, many visitors come to Hvar in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In January, Bodrum is generally a little warmer than Hvar. Daily temperatures in Bodrum average around 10°C (50°F), and Hvar fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).
Bodrum receives a lot of rain in the winter. Bodrum usually gets more rain in January than Hvar. Bodrum gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Hvar receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBodrum 10°C (50°F)Hvar 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Bodrum or Hvar in the Spring?
Both Hvar and Bodrum are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, most visitors come to Hvar for the beaches and the natural beauty during these months.
Bodrum is around the same temperature as Hvar in the spring. The daily temperature in Bodrum averages around 15°C (59°F) in April, and Hvar fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
In April, Bodrum usually receives less rain than Hvar. Bodrum gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Hvar receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBodrum 15°C (59°F)Hvar 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Hvar and Bodrum
| Bodrum | Hvar | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
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