Which place is cheaper, Venice or Bodrum?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Bodrum or Venice?
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 Venice 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 Venice?
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.
Venice
The canals of Venice are one of the most popular and emulated destinations in the world. In it's hay day, Venice was at the center of politics, exploration, arts and architecture. Today that history is still very much alive and well. The city is unlike any other in the world. The best way to immerse yourself in Venice is to get yourself lost in the alleyways. It's actually quite easy to do and you'll find yourself stumbling into the most interesting places, hidden away from the crowds of Piazzo San Marco.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Anzac Day Tours in Turkey, The Best Coach Bus Tours in Turkey, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Italy, and The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBodrum $92Venice $246
The average daily cost (per person) in Bodrum is $92, while the average daily cost in Venice is $246. 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 Venice in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBodrum $48Venice $128
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBodrum $96Venice $256
Compare Hotels in Bodrum and Venice
Looking for a hotel in Bodrum or Venice? 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 Venice Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bodrum $24Venice $29
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bodrum
Also for Bodrum, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer From Bodrum Milas Airport to Seferihisar: $218
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Kusadasi Hotels: $202
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Mugla City Center Hotels: $174
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Akyaka Hotels: $174
- Transfer From Bodrum Milas Airport to Kusadasi: $131
- Bodrum Akyarlar Hotels to Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers: $125
- Transfer From Bodrum Milas Airport to Soke (Söke): $125
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Kadikalesi Hotels: $114
- Private Arrival Transfer: Bodrum Airport to Marmaris Hotels: $109
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Akyarlar Hotels: $109
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Yalikavak Hotels: $104
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Turgutreis Hotels: $101
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Venice
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Venice:
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Venice 12 Hour Transport Pass$17
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Vaporetto Ride$6.96
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1 Day Travel Card$19
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7 Day Transport Card (for Two)$108
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Venice
Also for Venice, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From Milan: One-Way Transfer to/from Venice Cruise Port: $1,164
- Luxury Private Transfer Between Siena and Venice: $1,150
- Venice Airport: Round Trip Private Transfer to Verona city: $1,082
- Trieste: Round Trip Transfer to Piazzale Roma in Venice: $1,047
- Ravenna Port or City: 1- Way Transfer to Venice + water taxi: $1,027
- One-Way Transfer to Florence Airport or Hotel: $1,021
- Bologna Airport:1-Way Private Transfer to Venice+water taxi: $831
- Transfer from Trieste Cruise Terminal to Marco Polo Airport: $791
- Transfer from Airport to Trieste Cruise Terminal: $791
- Venice Airport:1-Way Transfer to Ravenna City or Cruise Port: $749
- Transfer from Venice to Verona Hotels: $661
- Venice, Square Rome : 1-Way Transfer To Trieste Port or City: $551
Is it cheaper to fly into Bodrum or Venice?
Prices for flights to both Venice 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 $24Venice $69
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
Typical Food Prices in Venice
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Venice:
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Panini Sandwich$4.29
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Gelato$6.43
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Artichoke & Mushroom Pizza$8.47
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Expresso$2.09
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Slice of Pizza$2.39
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Three Course Dinner (for Two)$85
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Venice
For Venice, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $29
- Street Food Tour with a Local Guide and Tastings: $47
- Venice Street Food Tour with a Native & Top Rated Expert: $48
- Venice Street Food Tour with Local Guide with Local Food Market Visit: $48
- Street Food Tour of Venice in 2.5 hours: $48
- Guided City Highlights and Street Food Tour: $51
- Venetian Dinner: $62
- Twilight Food Tour with Cicchetti and Spritz Tasting: $63
- Venetian Dinner: $68
- 2-Course Dinner in a Typical Venetian Restaurant: $74
- Guided Small Group Kickstart Food Tour of Venice : $76
- Tiramisù cooking class and tasting in Treviso: $80
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bodrum $31Venice $108
Tours and Activities in Bodrum
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Bodrum.
- 2 Hours Private Sightseeing and Walking Tour in Bodrum: $106
- A Breathtaking Pamukkale Day Tour from Bodrum: $278
- All Inclusive Private BODRUM to Ephesus, Mary's House, Lunch Tour: $299
- Ancient Ephesus tour with Virgin Mary's House from Bodrum: $104
- Blue cruise around Bodrum bays: $28
- Boat tour: Bodrum Private Boat Tour for Cruise Customers: $801
- Bodrum ↔ Gulf of Gökova | Cabin Charter Cruise: $941
- Bodrum Black island Tour: $26
- Bodrum Buggy Safari Tours: $57
- Bodrum City Sightseeing Walk: $150
- Bodrum City Tour: 5-Hour Private Excursion with Lunch: $267
- Bodrum City Walking Morning Sightseeing Tour: $213
Typical Entertainment Prices in Venice
For Venice, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Venice Boat Ride$16
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Bell tower of St. Mark Entrance Fee$8.57
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Gondola Ride (for Group)$86
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Secret Itinerary Tour- Doge's Palace$17
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The Jewish Museum Admission$3.21
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The Glass Museum in Murano$8.57
Tours and Activities in Venice
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Venice.
- From Vicenza Private Tour: $281
- Peggy Guggenheim collection Venice private tour: $74
- Private Grand Canal 1-Hour Boat Tour: $295
- Small-group Saint Mark’s Basilica Skip-the-line Tour: $53
- Venice Saint Mark's Basilica and gondola tour in the afternoon: $82
- Venice Top-Attractions Walking Tour for Kids & Families & Child-Friendly Guide: $239
- Private 2-Hour Doge's Palace Tour: $217
- Friendinvenice, how to experience the true Venice, private tour: $125
- 2 Hour Night Kayak Tour in Venice, premium experience with sunset: $137
- 2 Hours Private Boat Tour in the Lagoon at Sunset with Aperitif: $104
- 2 Hours Private Guided Tour of the Doge's Palace: $131
- 2-Hour Venice with Kids and Family Friendly Private Guided Tour: $272
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBodrum $14Venice $26
Typical Alcohol Prices in Venice
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Venice:
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1/2 Liter Wine$5.57
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Beer$5.25
Sample the Local Flavors in Venice
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Venice:
- Guided Tour and wine tasting 5 wines to discover the Conegliano Valdobbiadene: $27
- Guided Visit and Wine Tasting at the Winery in Veneto: $27
- Wine Tasting in Venice: $37
- Wine Tasting in Venice: $39
- private tour in the city and wine tasting: $50
- Wine tasting Asolo Prosecco at Tenuta Baron: $59
- Food and Wine Tasting Bar Tour & Evening Guided Tour: $72
- Venetian Style Carnival Pub Crawl: $79
- Venetian Style Carnival Pub Crawl: $82
- Eat, drink and repeat: Wine tasting tour in Venice: $98
- Authentic Neighborhood Cicchetti Food & Wine Tour: $105
- A Venetian Evening - Wine Tasting & Tapas tour with a Local guide: $108
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bodrum and Venice, we can see that Venice 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 Venice would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Venice 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 Venice Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bodrum or Venice?
Venice has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Bodrum. When comparing the sizes of Bodrum and Venice, 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 Venice?
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.
Should I visit Bodrum or Venice in the Summer?
Both Venice and Bodrum are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, most visitors come to Venice for the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In the summer, Bodrum is a little warmer than Venice. Typically, the summer temperatures in Bodrum in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Venice averages at about 23°C (73°F).
In July, Bodrum usually receives less rain than Venice. Bodrum gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Venice receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBodrum 27°C (81°F)Venice 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Bodrum or Venice in the Autumn?
Both Venice and Bodrum during the autumn are popular places to visit. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Venice because of the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Bodrum is generally a little warmer than Venice. Daily temperatures in Bodrum average around 19°C (66°F), and Venice fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
Bodrum usually gets less rain in October than Venice. Bodrum gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Venice receives 67 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBodrum 19°C (66°F)Venice 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Bodrum or Venice in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Bodrum and Venice. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Venice this time of year.
It's quite cold in Venice in the winter. Bodrum is much warmer than Venice in the winter. The daily temperature in Bodrum averages around 10°C (50°F) in January, and Venice fluctuates around 3°C (37°F).
Bodrum gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Bodrum usually receives more rain than Venice. Bodrum gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Venice receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBodrum 10°C (50°F)Venice 3°C (37°F)
Should I visit Bodrum or Venice in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Bodrum as well as Venice. Also, many travelers come to Venice for the natural beauty.
In the spring, Bodrum is a little warmer than Venice. Typically, the spring temperatures in Bodrum in April average around 15°C (59°F), and Venice averages at about 13°C (55°F).
Bodrum usually gets less rain in April than Venice. Bodrum gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Venice receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBodrum 15°C (59°F)Venice 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Venice and Bodrum
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 67 mm (2.7 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 50 mm (1.9 in) |
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