Which place is cheaper, Tangier or Bodrum?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Bodrum or Tangier?
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 Tangier 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 Tangier?
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.
Tangier
Welcome to the gateway to Africa. Sitting on the coast of the Strait of Gibraltar, Tangier, Morocco has historically served as the meeting point of the Mediterranean and Africa.
After World War II, this city became a destination for eccentric foreigners, artists, spies and hippies. After that, the city was neglected and gained a horrible reputation for the hustlers cheating visitors left and right.
In 1999 Morocco saw the beginning of a new monarch who was more progressive with his vision for tourism. This message lit a fire under Tangier, helping the people see the amazing potential in their great city. They built a new port, a new business district and revamped the airport. The beaches and streets have been cleaned up of trash and hustlers and there's a sudden surge in cultural activities.
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 in Morocco, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBodrum $72Tangier $77
The average daily cost (per person) in Bodrum is $72, while the average daily cost in Tangier is $77. 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 Tangier in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBodrum $31Tangier $24
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBodrum $62Tangier $48
Compare Hotels in Bodrum and Tangier
Looking for a hotel in Bodrum or Tangier? 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 Tangier Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bodrum $16Tangier $24
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bodrum
Also for Bodrum, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From Full-Day Ancient Ephesus Tour with Guide & Transfer: $268
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Kusadasi Hotels: $211
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Mugla City Center Hotels: $183
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Didim (Altinkum) Hotels: $143
- Transfer From Bodrum Milas Airport to Kusadasi: $137
- Transfer From Bodrum Milas Airport to Soke (Söke): $131
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Kadikalesi Hotels: $120
- Private Arrival Transfer: Bodrum Airport to Marmaris Hotels: $114
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Akyarlar Hotels: $114
- Bodrum Scuba Diving Experince with Lunch and Roundtrip Transfer: $111
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Yaliciftlik Hotels: $108
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Yalikavak Hotels: $108
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tangier
Also for Tangier, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Asilah to Rabat (RBA) Airport: $285
- Private Transfer from Tarifa to Malaga (AGP) Airport: $272
- From Tangier : Private Transfer to Fez via chefchaouen (bleu City: $251
- Private Transfer from Fez to Marrakech: $232
- Transfer Private From Tangier To Marrakech: $229
- Private Transfer Tangier Airport to Fes or Fez to Tangier Airport: $228
- Private Transfer from Tanger-Ibn Batouta (TNG) Airport to Chefchaouen: $226
- First-Class Private Transfer from Tangier to Chefchaouen: $216
- Private Transfer from Tangier to Fez with Blue Village Stop: $210
- Private Transfer from Tangier Airport (TNG) to Ceuta Cruise Port: $208
- Luxury transfer from Tangier to Tamuda bay or vice versa: $204
- Private Airport Transfer From Tangier to Chefchaouen: $201
Is it cheaper to fly into Bodrum or Tangier?
Prices for flights to both Tangier 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 $27Tangier $35
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bodrum
For Bodrum, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Bodrum Food, Culture & Cooking Experience transfer lunch included: $56
- Turkish Cooking Class in a Local Home: $69
- Christmas Dinner at Karnas Vineyards: $108
- Etrim Village Turkish Cooking and Farm Experience: $120
- Farmers Market visit & Turkish Cooking Class: $137
- Market Visit and Cooking Class: $150
- Bodrum Cooking Class: $183
- Sunset Boat Trip including Dinner: $228
- Private Sunset Boat Tour in Bodrum With Dinner: $230
- From Private Sunset Boat Tour with Dinner & Swimming: $230
- 3-Hour Private Sunset Boat Tour With Dinner in Bodrum: $232
- Private VIP Gulet Boat Sunset Tour With Dinner For 3 Hour: $285
Typical Food Prices in Tangier
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Tangier:
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Fruit & Yogurt$1.73
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tangier
For Tangier, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Souk Secrets Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $59
- Tangier Tastes Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $59
- Tangier Family Dinner Experience: $63
- Tanger Local Street food tours: $63
- Inclusive Beach Camel Ride, Cap Spartel, Hercules & Full Dinner: $72
- Tangier Walking Tour & Moroccan Family Cooking Class: $73
- Tangier food tour: $74
- Cooking and eating with a local family: $74
- Tasting Tangier Food Tour: $75
- The Food tour of Tangier: $80
- Tangier Food Tour: $81
- Tangier Cooking Class With a Local Family: $86
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bodrum $20Tangier $20
Tours and Activities in Bodrum
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Bodrum.
- Ölüdeniz: Blue Cave, Butterfly Valley & Lunch Boat Tour: $75
- ALL INCLUSIVE - Private Bodrum City Tour for Cruise Passangers: $75
- Authentic Bodrum Village Tour with Lunch & Rug Weaving Experience: $56
- Authentic Ottoman Style Hammam Experience: $29
- Best of Bodrum Private Tour: $241
- Boattrip to Bodrum Maledives for Virgin Cruise Passengers: $40
- Bodrum Aquapark Entry Ticket: $57
- Bodrum Aquarium Bay Tour with Lunch & Swimming Stops: $31
- Bodrum Boat Tour with Lunch: Beaches and Islands: $27
- Bodrum Carpet Village Experience with women Weaving Cooperative: $56
- Bodrum City Private Tour For Cruise Passengers with TICKET: $199
- Bodrum City Tour: $120
Tours and Activities in Tangier
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tangier.
- 2 Days Luxury Tour to Merzouga Desert from Fez with Small Group: $262
- 2 Days Tour of Tangier & Chefchaouen JC Private Tours: $188
- 3 Hour private luxury Experience of tangier: $32
- 3 Hours Tangier Walking Tour: $52
- 3-Hour Driving Tour in Tangier: $68
- 3H -4H Private Walking Tour in Tangier Medina & Colorful Souks: $114
- 3h Private Walking Tour in Tangier Kasbah Medina & Colorful Souks: $51
- 3h Private Walking Tour in Tangier Kasbah Medina & Colorful Souks: $57
- 3h Private Walking Tour of Kasbah, Medina & Souks: $57
- 4 Hour Deluxe Private Guided Tour of Tangier: $75
- 4 Hour Deluxe Private Guided Tour of Tangier: $72
- 4 Hour Tangier City Private Tour: $103
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBodrum $8.91Tangier $11
When comparing the travel costs between Bodrum and Tangier, we can see that Tangier is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Even though Bodrum is in Europe and Tangier is in Africa, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bodrum Expensive? and Is Tangier Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bodrum or Tangier?
Tangier has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Bodrum. When comparing the sizes of Bodrum and Tangier, 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 Tangier?
Bodrum has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Tangier experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Bodrum or Tangier in the Summer?
Both Tangier and Bodrum are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Tangier because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In July, Bodrum is generally a little warmer than Tangier. Daily temperatures in Bodrum average around 27°C (81°F), and Tangier fluctuates around 24°C (74°F).
In July, Bodrum usually receives less rain than Tangier. Bodrum gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Tangier receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBodrum 27°C (81°F)Tangier 24°C (74°F)
Should I visit Bodrum or Tangier in the Autumn?
Both Tangier and Bodrum during the autumn are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Tangier year-round.
Bodrum is around the same temperature as Tangier in the autumn. The daily temperature in Bodrum averages around 19°C (66°F) in October, and Tangier fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
Bodrum usually gets less rain in October than Tangier. Bodrum gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Tangier receives 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBodrum 19°C (66°F)Tangier 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Bodrum or Tangier in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Bodrum and Tangier. Tangier attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the winter, Bodrum is cooler than Tangier. Typically, the winter temperatures in Bodrum in January average around 10°C (50°F), and Tangier averages at about 13°C (55°F).
Tangier receives a lot of rain in the winter. Bodrum gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Bodrum usually receives more rain than Tangier. Bodrum gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Tangier receives 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBodrum 10°C (50°F)Tangier 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Bodrum or Tangier in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Bodrum as well as Tangier. The warm climate attracts visitors to Tangier throughout the year.
In April, Bodrum is generally around the same temperature as Tangier. Daily temperatures in Bodrum average around 15°C (59°F), and Tangier fluctuates around 15°C (60°F).
Bodrum usually gets less rain in April than Tangier. Bodrum gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Tangier receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBodrum 15°C (59°F)Tangier 15°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Tangier and Bodrum
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) |
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