Which place is cheaper, Bodrum or Petra?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Petra or Bodrum?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Petra and Bodrum can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Petra or Bodrum?
Petra
Whether you're checking off the Seven Wonders of the World, or you're just a huge Indiana Jones fan, the city of Petra must be on your bucket list. The "rose red city, half as old as time," was the capital of the Nabataean kingdom in the 6th century BC. It was the center for trade and commerce until an earthquake took out buildings and destroyed their water management system. After this destruction, the city of Petra seemed to be lost to western civilization.
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 Historical Tours in Jordan, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Jordan, The Best Anzac Day Tours in Turkey, and The Best Coach Bus Tours in Turkey.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPetra $125Bodrum $92
The average daily cost (per person) in Petra is $125, while the average daily cost in Bodrum is $92. 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 Petra and Bodrum in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPetra $59Bodrum $48
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPetra $118Bodrum $96
Compare Hotels in Petra and Bodrum
Looking for a hotel in Petra 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: Petra Hotel Prices and Bodrum Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Petra $23Bodrum $24
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Petra
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Petra:
- Petra to Sheikh Hussein Crossing Border Private Transfer: $180
- Petra to Madaba Private Transfer: $140
- Private Transfer Petra to/from Wadi Rum: $135
- Private Transfer Amman Airport to Petra or vice versa via the King's Highway: $120
- Private transfer Petra to/from Wadi Rum: $118
- Petra to Aqaba South Beach Hotels Private Transfer: $110
- Petra Private Transfer to or from Aqaba: $105
- Private Transfer From Petra to Amman or Airport With Optional : $99
- Private Departure Transfer: Petra Hotels to Amman Airport: $93
- Private Transfer from Petra City Hotels to Aqaba Airport: $93
- Petra to Wadi Rum Private Transfer: $80
- Private Transfer Amman Airport to Ma'in Hotel and vice versa: $73
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bodrum
Also for Bodrum, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- İzmir Airport - Kuşadası / İzmir Center : Private Transfer: $24
- Boat Cruise with Lunch and Optional Hotel Transfer: $27
- From Ferry Transfer to Kos: $27
- Turkish Bath and Spa Expereince with Hotel Transfers: $30
- From Private Village Tour with Lunch and Transfers: $34
- Comfortable Turkish Bath and Spa, from Bodrum include Transfers: $35
- Independent Day Trip to Kos Island from Bodrum with Transfers: $36
- Bodrum Milas Airport (BJV) to Bodrum Round-Trip Private Transfer: $37
- From Kos: A day ride to Bodrum with comfortable transfer: $39
- Bodrum Quad Safari Tour With Free Hotel Transfer By Locals: $40
- Private Transfer from Bodrum Milas Airport BJV to Bodrum Port : $43
- Private Transfer from Bodrum Port to Bodrum Milas Airport BJV: $43
Is it cheaper to fly into Petra or Bodrum?
Prices for flights to both Bodrum and Petra 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 dayPetra $38Bodrum $24
Typical Food Prices in Petra
Some typical examples of dining costs in Petra are as follows:
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Dinner for Two$12
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Juice$1.76
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Petra
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Petra.
- Cooking outside in little Petra between the Mountains. : $45
- Private Outdoor bedouin Dinner in Petra: $300
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: $126
- Bodrum Market Visit and Cooking Class: $129
- Bodrum Vineyard Tour with Dinner and Wine Pairing: $129
- Food and Wine pairing Dinner at Karnas Vineyards Bodrum: $131
- Bodrum Cooking Class: $175
- 3-Hour Private Sunset Boat Tour With Dinner in Bodrum: $186
- Private Sunset Boat Tour in Bodrum With Dinner: $222
- Shore Excursions - Istanbul by Night: Turkish Food Tour: $252
- Private Vineyard Tour with Dinner Under the Stars in Karnas: $292
- From Private Sunset Boat Tour with Dinner & Swimming: $322
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Petra $47Bodrum $31
Typical Entertainment Prices in Petra
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Petra are as follows:
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Entry to Petra for One$71
Tours and Activities in Petra
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Petra are as follows:
- 3 Hour Horse Riding Adventure around the Petra Area: $145
- 3-hour Private Guided Tour In Petra with hotel pick up.: $75
- Petra Back Entrance Private Walking Tour: $215
- Private Back Trail Tour of Petra starting from the Monastery : $276
- Private Full-Day Tour to Petra and Wadi Rum from Dead Sea: $269
- Private Half-Day Tour of Petra with Lunch: $120
- Private Indiana-Jones Archeological Trail Tour: $90
- Private Petra Back Entrance Tour with Guide .: $140
- Wadi Rum Day Tour from Petra ending in Aqaba: $138
- Wadi Rum Private Tour from Petra with Martian and Star Wars Film Site: $173
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
- Orak island Boat Tour: $27
- Turkish Bath Experience: $31
- Black Island Boat Tour with Lunch: $32
- Boat Tour for Mein Schiff Cruise Passengers: $32
- Carpet Weaving Art Lessons & Experience: $33
- Traditional Turkish Hammam Experience: $38
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPetra $15Bodrum $14
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Petra and Bodrum, we can see that Petra is more expensive. And not only is Bodrum much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Petra 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 Petra would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Petra 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 Petra Expensive? and Is Bodrum Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Petra or Bodrum?
Bodrum has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Petra. When comparing the sizes of Petra 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.
When is the best time to visit Petra or Bodrum?
Bodrum has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Petra experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Petra or Bodrum in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Petra as well as Bodrum. Petra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Petra can become quite hot in the summer. In July, Petra is generally a little warmer than Bodrum. Daily temperatures in Petra average around 33°C (91°F), and Bodrum fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
Petra usually gets less rain in July than Bodrum. Petra gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Bodrum receives 1 mm (0 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPetra 33°C (91°F)Bodrum 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Petra or Bodrum in the Autumn?
Both Bodrum and Petra are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Petra throughout the year.
Petra is a little warmer than Bodrum in the autumn. The daily temperature in Petra averages around 27°C (80°F) in October, and Bodrum fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
In October, Petra usually receives less rain than Bodrum. Petra gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Bodrum receives 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPetra 27°C (80°F)Bodrum 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Petra or Bodrum in the Winter?
Both Bodrum and Petra during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Petra because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the winter, Petra is much warmer than Bodrum. Typically, the winter temperatures in Petra in January average around 15°C (59°F), and Bodrum averages at about 10°C (50°F).
Bodrum gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Petra usually gets less rain in January than Bodrum. Petra gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Bodrum receives 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPetra 15°C (59°F)Bodrum 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Petra or Bodrum in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Petra and Bodrum. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Petra year-round.
In April, Petra is generally much warmer than Bodrum. Daily temperatures in Petra average around 25°C (76°F), and Bodrum fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
In April, Petra usually receives less rain than Bodrum. Petra gets 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Bodrum receives 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPetra 25°C (76°F)Bodrum 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Bodrum and Petra
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 15°C (59°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (62°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (76°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| May | 28°C (83°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (87°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (80°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (62°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) |
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