Which place is cheaper, Santander or Bodrum?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Bodrum or Santander?
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 Santander 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 Santander?
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.
Santander
Santander is the capital of the Cantabria Region which runs along the northern coast of Spain. Located right on the bay, it is a place of many historic churches and a handful of interesting museums that range from archaeological discoveries of the region, to maritime history, and cultural features like bullfighting. There is also a large selection of beaches for those looking for a more relaxing getaway in the sun and sand.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Anzac Day Tours in Turkey, The Best Coach Bus Tours in Turkey, The Best 10-Day Tours from Madrid, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Barcelona.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBodrum $92Santander $117
The average daily cost (per person) in Bodrum is $92, while the average daily cost in Santander is $117. 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 Santander in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBodrum $48Santander $55
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBodrum $96Santander $110
Compare Hotels in Bodrum and Santander
Looking for a hotel in Bodrum or Santander? 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 Santander Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bodrum $24Santander $26
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 Santander
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Santander:
- Private Transfer from Santander city to Bilbao Airport: $251
- Private Transfer from Santander Port to Bilbao Airport: $251
- Private Transfer from Santander city to Bilbao: $251
- Santander Private Transfer from the city centre to Santander Airport: $43
- Santander Private Transfer from Santander Airport to City centre: $43
- One-way Private Transfer From/To Santander Airport: $41
- Santander Private Departure Transfer: $35
- Santander Private Arrival Transfer: $35
Is it cheaper to fly into Bodrum or Santander?
Prices for flights to both Santander 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 $24Santander $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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bodrum $31Santander $20
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 Santander
Here are a few actual costs in Santander for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- City Sightseeing Santander Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $23
- From Cantabria Private Tour: $492
- From Gastronomic Tour: $128
- From Potes, Santillana and Altamira Day Tour: $42
- From Santillana del Mar & Altamira Museum Tour: $64
- Full Day Self Guided Tour in Santillana del Mar and Comillas: $54
- Full Day Tour Lakes of Covadonga and Santillana from Santander: $46
- Gastronomy tour: $119
- Obregón: Parque de la Naturaleza de Cabárceno Entry Ticket: $26
- Picos de Europa and Potes Guided Tour from Santander : $84
- Private Puente Viesgo Caves Full-Day Tour from Santander: $212
- 1-Hour City Cruise Around the Bay: $14
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBodrum $14Santander $16
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bodrum and Santander, we can see that Santander 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 Santander would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Santander 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 Santander Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bodrum or Santander?
Santander has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Bodrum. When comparing the sizes of Bodrum and Santander, 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 Santander?
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 Santander in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Bodrum as well as Santander.
In the summer, Bodrum is a little warmer than Santander. Typically, the summer temperatures in Bodrum in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Santander averages at about 19°C (66°F).
Bodrum usually gets less rain in July than Santander. Bodrum gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Santander receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBodrum 27°C (81°F)Santander 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Bodrum or Santander in the Autumn?
Both Santander and Bodrum are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities.
In October, Bodrum is generally a little warmer than Santander. Daily temperatures in Bodrum average around 19°C (66°F), and Santander fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Santander. In October, Bodrum usually receives less rain than Santander. Bodrum gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Santander receives 138 mm (5.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBodrum 19°C (66°F)Santander 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Bodrum or Santander in the Winter?
Both Santander and Bodrum during the winter are popular places to visit.
Bodrum is around the same temperature as Santander in the winter. The daily temperature in Bodrum averages around 10°C (50°F) in January, and Santander fluctuates around 9°C (49°F).
Santander gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Bodrum. Bodrum usually gets around the same amount of rain in January as Santander. Bodrum gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Santander receives 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBodrum 10°C (50°F)Santander 9°C (49°F)
Should I visit Bodrum or Santander in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Bodrum and Santander.
In the spring, Bodrum is a little warmer than Santander. Typically, the spring temperatures in Bodrum in April average around 15°C (59°F), and Santander averages at about 12°C (53°F).
Santander receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Bodrum usually receives less rain than Santander. Bodrum gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Santander receives 135 mm (5.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBodrum 15°C (59°F)Santander 12°C (53°F)
Typical Weather for Santander and Bodrum
| Bodrum | Santander | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 119 mm (4.7 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 88 mm (3.4 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 181 mm (7.1 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 157 mm (6.2 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.