Which place is cheaper, Bodrum or Doha?
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 Doha or Bodrum?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Doha and Bodrum 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: Doha or Bodrum?
Doha
Doha is the capital city of Qatar, modern and rapidly developing with much construction underway. It is home to Doha International Airport, the main point of entry for Qatar, as well as many of the country's best museums and examples of cultural heritage.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Anzac Day Tours in Turkey, and The Best Coach Bus Tours in Turkey.
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Doha Prices
Qatar PricesBodrum Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDoha $244Bodrum $72
The average daily cost (per person) in Doha is $244, while the average daily cost in Bodrum is $72. 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 Doha and Bodrum in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDoha $119Bodrum $31
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDoha $238Bodrum $62
Compare Hotels in Doha and Bodrum
Looking for a hotel in Doha or Bodrum? 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: Doha Hotel Prices and Bodrum Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Doha $23Bodrum $16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Doha
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Doha:
- Entry to Angry Birds World with Transfer to Park and Top Up- Private Tour: $174
- Doha Desert Horse Riding: 2-Hour Ride & Private Transfer: $160
- Doha Self-drive Jet Car Ride with Transfers: $150
- Doha Horseback Riding Adventure in Desert with Transfers: $139
- Doha Arabian Horseback Riding Adventure in Desert with Transfers: $120
- Doha Mangrove Kayaking Al Thakira & Purple Island With Transfer: $100
- Combo City Tour and Desert Safari with Private Transfers: $99
- Hamad Airport Transfer Service – 24/7 Door-to-Door Transport: $98
- Private Transfer from Doha hotels to Doha Cruise Port: $92
- Doha Hamad Airport (DOH) to Doha - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $78
- Private Arrival Transfer to Sumaysimah: $70
- Doha, Qatar : Private Airport Transfer 24/7: $70
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bodrum
Also for Bodrum, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer: Bodrum Airport BJV to Bodrum by Business Car: $66
- Airport Transfer: Bodrum to Bodrum Airport BJV by Business Car: $66
- Arrival Transfer Bodrum Airport BJV to Bodrum City by Minibus: $82
- Arrival Transfer from Bodrum Airport BJV to Bodrum City by Van: $57
- Bodrum Adventures Buggy Safari Tour with Roundtrip Transfer: $65
- Bodrum Airport (BJV) Private VIP Transfer to/from Bodrum Hotels: $80
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Akyarlar Hotels: $114
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Didim (Altinkum) Hotels: $143
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Golturkbuku Hotels: $97
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Gumbet Hotels: $82
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Gundogan Hotels: $103
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Guvercinlik Hotels: $80
Is it cheaper to fly into Doha or Bodrum?
Prices for flights to both Bodrum and Doha 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 dayDoha $106Bodrum $27
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Doha
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Doha.
- Traditional Sunset Dhow Cruise Tour with BBQ Buffet Dinner: $25
- Traditional Arabian Dhow Cruise with Sunset and Skyline Dinner: $40
- Evening Dhow Cruise with Optional BBQ Dinner: $49
- Traditional Arabic Food Tour @ Souq Waqif with Doha Skyline Views: $54
- Sunset Dinner Cruise in Doha Bay A Traditional Dhow Experience: $55
- Qatar: Desert Dune Bashing with lunch/dinner in Desert Beach Camp: $55
- Qatar Desert Safari Tour with Bedouin Camp Lunch or Dinner: $130
- Doha Desert Safari: Sunset Dune Bashing Camp Access & Dinner: $135
- Overnight Private Desert Safari with Buffet Dinner and Camel Ride: $149
- Full Day Desert Safari with Inland Sea Visit and Buffet Dinner: $150
- Doha Desert Safari Full day With Dinner,Dune Bashing,Sandboarding: $152
- 5-Hour Private Night Tour with Dinner: $158
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.Doha $18Bodrum $20
Tours and Activities in Doha
Here are a few actual costs in Doha for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2 Hours Private Dhow Boat Cruise of Doha: $95
- 3-2-1 Olympic and Sports Museum ticket | Qatar: $23
- 4 Hour Doha City Night Private Tour with Pickup from Doha: $50
- 4 Hour Doha City Tour from Airport, Hotel & Cruise Terminal: $57
- 4 Hours-Doha City Tour from AirPort/ Hotel: $54
- 4 Hrs Private Doha Tour: Discover the City’s Premier Attractions!: $115
- 4 hours Desert Safari Experience in Doha up to Group of 5: $260
- 4-Hour Private Group City Tour in Doha, Qatar: $45
- 4-Hours Guided City Tour in Doha (Souq, Katara, Pearl, Lusail): $60
- 6 Hours Private Full Day Tour in Doha: $109
- 8-hour Doha tour: Cultural site, Heritage market, Modern Landmark: $149
- Attractions of Doha City Exploration ( 4-Hours Doha City Tour): $60
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
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDoha $15Bodrum $8.91
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Doha and Bodrum, we can see that Doha is more expensive. And not only is Bodrum much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Doha is in Middle East and Bodrum is in Europe, 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 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 Doha would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Doha 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 Doha Expensive? and Is Bodrum Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Doha or Bodrum?
Doha has a larger population, and is about 9 times larger than the population of Bodrum. When comparing the sizes of Doha and Bodrum, 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.