Which place is cheaper, Zagora 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 Zagora?
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 Zagora 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 Zagora?
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.
Zagora
A small town in southern Morocco, Zagora is a popular base camp for excursions on foot, by camel, or four wheel drive vehicles into the surrounding desert. One of the most famous and historic treks is the ancient caravan route to Timbuktu, marked by a famous sign at the end of town - indicating a journey of "52 days" by camel.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Anzac Day Tours in Turkey, The Best Coach Bus Tours in Turkey, The Best Adventure Tours to Morocco, and The Best Cultural Tours in Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBodrum $72Zagora $61
The average daily cost (per person) in Bodrum is $72, while the average daily cost in Zagora is $61. 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 Zagora in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBodrum $31Zagora $36
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBodrum $62Zagora $72
Compare Hotels in Bodrum and Zagora
Looking for a hotel in Bodrum or Zagora? 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 Zagora Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bodrum $16Zagora $1.46
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bodrum
Also for Bodrum, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Bodrum Full-Day Orak Island Boat Tour w/Lunch & Transfer: $21
- Kos Island Ferry Day Trip with Hotel Transfer: $21
- Traditional Turkish Hamam with Hotel or Port Transfer – Bodrum: $22
- Bodrum to Kos Roundtrip Ferry Tickets with Hotel Transfers: $25
- Bodrum Turkish Bath Experience with Hotel or Cruiseport Transfer: $25
- Full-Day Orak Island Boat Trip with Lunch & Transfer: $28
- Turkish Bath and Spa Experience with Hotel Transfers: $33
- Bodrum Hotel to Bodrum Airport private Transfer w local Company: $40
- From Private Village Tour with Lunch and Transfers: $40
- Orak Island Boat Trip with Lunch and Transfers: $40
- Bodrum Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer from/to Bodrum City: $40
- Private Arrival Transfer: Bodrum Airport to Central Bodrum or Bodrum Peninsula Hotels: $46
Is it cheaper to fly into Bodrum or Zagora?
Prices for flights to both Zagora 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 $27Zagora $23
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bodrum $20Zagora $2.91
Tours and Activities in Bodrum
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Bodrum.
- Podcast Tour Bodrum The Canvas of the Aegean: $6.84
- Turkish Bath Hamam Spa Experience: $17
- Orak Island Boat Tour with Swim Stops and Lunch: $22
- Bodrum Boat Tour with Lunch: Beaches and Islands: $27
- Authentic Ottoman Style Hammam Experience: $29
- Karaada Boat Cruise with Lunch: $29
- Bodrum Orak Island Boat Cruise with Lunch and Swimming: $30
- Cleopatra Island Tour with Lunch and Swimming Stops: $31
- Bodrum Aquarium Bay Tour with Lunch & Swimming Stops: $31
- Orak island Boat Tour - Lunch included: $34
- Orak Island Boat Tour with Lunch & Swimming: $34
- Traditional Turkish Hammam Experience: $35
Tours and Activities in Zagora
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Zagora are as follows:
- 2 Day Erg Chigaga Desert Tour from Zagora: $170
- 2 Days 1 Night Desert Tour to Erg Chigaga from Zagora: $169
- 2 days tour from Zagora to Erg Chegaga: $142
- From Agadir 4 Days 3 nights Sahara Tour to Marrakeche: $1,348
- Zagora to Erg chigaga desert tour & 4x4 and camel ride: $193
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBodrum $8.91Zagora -
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bodrum and Zagora, we can see that Bodrum is more expensive. And not only is Zagora much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Bodrum is in Europe and Zagora is in Africa, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Zagora would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Zagora 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 Bodrum would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bodrum than you might in Zagora.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bodrum Expensive? and Is Zagora Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bodrum or Zagora?
Bodrum has a larger population, and is about 12% larger than the population of Zagora. When comparing the sizes of Bodrum and Zagora, 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.
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.