Which place is cheaper, Bodrum or Santorini?
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 Santorini or Bodrum?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Santorini or Bodrum, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Santorini or Bodrum?
Santorini
Santorini is a volcanic island that is part of the Cyclades group of the Greek Islands. It has some spectacular views, beautiful sunsets, and excellent beaches. As one of the most popular of the Greek Islands to visit, Santorini sees many tourists every year. However, it's for a good reason, as the famous white-washed buildings that spill down the hill, some with blue domes that match the gorgeous color of the water, are set against the beautiful mountainous backdrop of one of the most scenic areas of the Mediterranean. Home to several of these small and scenic towns such as Oia, Kamari, Perissa, and Fira, visitors can explore the large island, enjoy delicious food, swim at the beaches, hike the hills, and sail the blue waters.
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 Luxury Tours to Greece, The Best Budget Tours to Greece, 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 daySantorini €250Bodrum €67
The average daily cost (per person) in Santorini is €250, while the average daily cost in Bodrum is €67. 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 Santorini and Bodrum in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSantorini €118Bodrum €29
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSantorini €236Bodrum €58
Compare Hotels in Santorini and Bodrum
Looking for a hotel in Santorini 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: Santorini Hotel Prices and Bodrum Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Santorini €35Bodrum €14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santorini
Also for Santorini, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Helicopter Transfer between Mykonos & Santorini: $6,138
- Luxury Small-Group Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Open bar & Transfer: $165
- Santorini Small-Group Catamaran Sailing Trip(BBQ,drinks, transfer): $153
- Premium Small-Group Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Open Bar, Transfer: $142
- Santorini Catamaran Cruise: with Lunch, BBQ, Open Bar, Transfers: $142
- Luxury Santorini Catamaran Cruise: Lunch, BBQ, Drinks, Transfers: $136
- Santorini Luxury Sailing Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Drinks and Transfer: $130
- Santorini Private transfer up to 8 persons: $130
- Roundtrip Transfers to Black Sand Beach from Your Santorini Hotel: $130
- Santorini Sunset Luxury Sailing Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, drinks, transfer: $130
- Private Transfers from/to Santorini Port (Athinios) to/from Oia: $106
- Roundtrip transfer to Santo Winery from your hotel: $104
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bodrum
Also for Bodrum, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Airport Transfer from Bodrum airport to Kusadasi: $300
- Bodrum Pamukkale Hot Air Balloon Flight with Lunch and Transfer: $288
- From Full-Day Ancient Ephesus Tour with Guide & Transfer: $268
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Kusadasi Hotels: $218
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Marmaris Hotels: $212
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Akyaka Hotels: $189
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Didim (Altinkum) Hotels: $147
- Transfer From Bodrum Milas Airport to Kusadasi: $142
- Bodrum Akyarlar Hotels to Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers: $136
- Transfer From Bodrum Milas Airport to Soke (Söke): $136
- River Rafting Tour with Breakfast, Lunch & Transfer from Bodrum: $135
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Kadikalesi Hotels: $124
Is it cheaper to fly into Santorini or Bodrum?
Prices for flights to both Bodrum and Santorini 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 daySantorini €96Bodrum €26
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Santorini
For Santorini, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Traditional Greek Night live Music & Dinner Show in Santorini: $72
- Santorini Volcano Sunset Cruise with Dinner: $118
- Cooking Class with Private Chef - prepare & enjoy local menu: $130
- Cooking Class in Traditional cave house in Santorini!: $130
- Luxury Santorini Sunset Cruise: Dinner, BBQ, Open Bar, Transfers: $142
- Santorini Food Tour: Fira Half-Day Small-Group Tour with Tastings: $147
- Miss Anna Santorini BAKING Cooking Class: $177
- Clandestine Dinner by Petra Kouzina: $177
- Santorini : Cooking Class & Easy Hike: $183
- Traditional Kouzina Santorini Cooking Experience: $189
- Santorini Wine Stories: Sunset Tour with Tasting & Dinner: $204
- Cooking Lesson & Cocktails on the Beach: $218
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: $58
- Bodrum Cooking Class with Local Couple: $68
- Turkish Cooking Class in a Local Home: $70
- Christmas Dinner at Karnas Vineyards: $112
- Etrim Village Turkish Cooking and Farm Experience: $120
- Farmers Market visit & Turkish Cooking Class: $142
- Market Visit and Cooking Class: $152
- Bodrum Cooking Class: $189
- Food and Wine pairing Dinner at Karnas Vineyards Bodrum: $206
- Sunset Boat Trip including Dinner: $236
- 3-Hour Private Sunset Boat Tour With Dinner in Bodrum: $240
- Private Sunset Boat Tour in Bodrum With Dinner: $249
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Santorini €35Bodrum €19
Tours and Activities in Santorini
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Santorini.
- "Discover Santorini on Wheels with private local tour guide!": $71
- (3h) Santorini Highlights Private Tour-Oia,Imerovigli & Blue Dome: $80
- *{6 Hours Luxury Shared Island Tour in Santorini}*: $106
- 10 Years Santorini ATV/Quad Experience Tour- FREE Transportation: $153
- 2-Day Santorini Bus Tour with Volcanic Cruise: $118
- 2-hour Private Wooden E-Bike Tour in Emporio Castle, Santorini: $83
- 3 Hours Private Santorini Tour: $147
- 4-Hour Private Custom Santorini Tour: $206
- 4h private tour of Santorini's sights: $236
- 5 Hour Cruise-Friendly Hassle-Free Tour Skipping Sky Tram Lines: $77
- 5 Hour Mini-Group Santorini Shore Excursion for Cruise Passengers: $86
- 5 Hour Semi Private Catamaran Tour in Santorini with Lunch: $159
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: $62
- ALL INCLUSIVE - Private Bodrum City Tour for Cruise Passangers: $75
- All-İnclusive Ephesus Tour from Bodrum Cruise port(skip the line): $300
- Authentic Ottoman Style Hammam Experience: $18
- Boat Tour to Orak Island: $35
- Boat Tours By A Speedboat Fishing Enjoy The Beauty Of Nature: $142
- Boattrip to Bodrum Maledives for Virgin Cruise Passengers: $41
- Bodrum Aquapark Entry Ticket: $50
- Bodrum Aquapark Ticket: $41
- Bodrum Aquarium Bay Tour with Lunch & Swimming Stops: $37
- Bodrum Atv Safari Tour: $64
- Bodrum Boat Tour with Lunch: Beaches and Islands: $28
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySantorini €25Bodrum €8.28
Sample the Local Flavors in Santorini
Also in Santorini, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Santorini Ftelos Brewery Guided Tour and Beer Tasting Experience: $41
- Art and Wine Tour in a Historic Santorini Winery: $41
- Top Sights of Santorini with Wine Tasting and Sunset in Oia: $61
- Half Day Simply Santorini Tour with Wine Tasting: $73
- Santorini Wine Tasting Museum: $81
- Skip Sky Tram!! 5 Hour Hussle-Free Santorini Tour & Wine Tasting: $84
- 5 Hour Tour & Wine Tasting - Skip Sky Tram Direct Port Pickup: $98
- Premium Wine Tasting with Caldera Views: $105
- Wine tasting and Carving lesson in Santorini: $106
- Santorini Wine Tasting and Wine Museum: $124
- Santorini wine tasting and Traditional Cave Settlement Tour: $134
- Santorini Wine Tour in two or three Wineries: $159
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Santorini and Bodrum, we can see that Santorini 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 Santorini would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Santorini 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 Santorini Expensive? and Is Bodrum Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Santorini or Bodrum?
Santorini has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Bodrum. When comparing the sizes of Santorini 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.