Which place is cheaper, Bodrum or Tel Aviv?
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 Tel Aviv or Bodrum?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Tel Aviv 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: Tel Aviv or Bodrum?
Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv is the second largest city in Israel and is situated on the Mediterranean coast 60 kilometers north of Jerusalem. It's a rapidly growing city and is one of the most modern and cosmopolitan cities in Israel. The official name is Tel Aviv-Yafo because the city has grown to include the ancient port city of Yafo. If you're looking for an embassy, you are likely to find it in Tel Aviv, despite Jerusalem being the official capital of Israel.
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 Tours for Seniors to Israel, The Best 3-Day Tours from Jerusalem, 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 dayTel Aviv $198Bodrum $76
The average daily cost (per person) in Tel Aviv is $198, while the average daily cost in Bodrum is $76. 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 Tel Aviv and Bodrum in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTel Aviv $107Bodrum $33
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTel Aviv $214Bodrum $66
Compare Hotels in Tel Aviv and Bodrum
Looking for a hotel in Tel Aviv 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: Tel Aviv Hotel Prices and Bodrum Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tel Aviv $11Bodrum $16
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Tel Aviv
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Tel Aviv are as follows:
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Local Bus to Central Bus Station$1.96
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Taxi to Airport$50
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tel Aviv
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Tel Aviv:
- Tel Aviv Airport TLV Private transfer to Tel Aviv in Luxury Van: $292
- Tel Aviv Private Transfer to Tel Aviv Airport TLV in Business Car: $292
- Tel Aviv Airport(TLV) to Haifa city - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $280
- Private Transfer from Herzlia to Jerusalem: $247
- Tel Aviv Airport Private Transfer To Dead Sea: $240
- Tel Aviv Private Transfer To Dead Sea: $240
- Private Transfer from Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) to Haifa Cruise Port: $229
- Private Transfer from Tel Aviv hotels to Haifa Cruise Port: $229
- Private Transfer from Tel Aviv Int Airport (TLV) to Ashdod Port: $229
- Private Transfer: Jerusalem Hotels ↔ Ben Gurion Airport: $210
- Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) to Jerusalem - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $187
- Private Transfer from Jerusalem to Ben Gurion Airport: $172
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: $71
- Airport Transfer: Bodrum to Bodrum Airport BJV by Business Car: $71
- Airport Transfer: Bodrum to Bodrum Airport BJV by Luxury Van: $82
- Arrival Transfer Bodrum Airport BJV to Bodrum City by Minibus: $83
- Arrival Transfer from Bodrum Airport BJV to Bodrum City by Van: $58
- Arrival Transfer: Bodrum Airport BJV to Bodrum by Car/Van: $81
- Bodrum Adventures Buggy Safari Tour with Roundtrip Transfer: $65
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Akyaka Hotels: $187
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Akyarlar Hotels: $117
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Didim (Altinkum) Hotels: $146
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Golturkbuku Hotels: $99
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Gumbet Hotels: $84
Is it cheaper to fly into Tel Aviv or Bodrum?
Prices for flights to both Bodrum and Tel Aviv 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 dayTel Aviv $60Bodrum $29
Typical Food Prices in Tel Aviv
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Tel Aviv:
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Dinner for Two$28
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Dinner for 2 at Vatroshka$161
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Lunch at Segev Sarona$42
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Aroma Iced Coffee$4.65
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Lunch at the airport$39
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tel Aviv
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Tel Aviv.
- Carmel Market Food Tour: $45
- Private Jaffa Flea Market Hapishpeshim Food Tour: $60
- Christmas Eve Tour Jerusalem and Bethlehem Dinner from Tel Aviv: $180
- Try Your Hand At Israeli Home Cooking: $180
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: $58
- Bodrum Cooking Class with Local Couple: $64
- Turkish Cooking Class in a Local Home: $70
- Christmas Dinner at Karnas Vineyards: $111
- Etrim Village Turkish Cooking and Farm Experience: $120
- Farmers Market visit & Turkish Cooking Class: $140
- Market Visit and Cooking Class: $152
- Bodrum Cooking Class: $187
- Food and Wine pairing Dinner at Karnas Vineyards Bodrum: $204
- Private Sunset Boat Tour in Bodrum With Dinner: $226
- Sunset Boat Trip including Dinner: $233
- 3-Hour Private Sunset Boat Tour With Dinner in Bodrum: $237
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tel Aviv $28Bodrum $22
Typical Entertainment Prices in Tel Aviv
Here are a few typical costs in Tel Aviv for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Masada tour from Tel Aviv$98
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Etzel museum$4.98
Tours and Activities in Tel Aviv
Here are a few actual costs in Tel Aviv for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 30-minute Sightseeing Cruise of Tel Aviv and Jaffa Skyline: $29
- A Self-Guided Jaffa Tour: The Story of its American-German Colony: $7.99
- A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Israel’s Neve Tzedek: $7.99
- Airport to City Public Transit Experience Israel: $150
- Bethlehem, Jerusalem Desert and Monasteries Tour from Jerusalem or Tel Aviv: $125
- Caesarea Haifa and Akko Tour from Tel Aviv: $99
- Carmel Market Highlights Tour A Culinary Journey in Tel Aviv: $70
- Carmel Market Tasting Tour: $78
- Carmel Market Tasting Tour - LocaLocal: $145
- Day Tour to Jerusalem and Bethlehem from Tel Aviv: $121
- Dead Sea and Masada 1 day tour: $130
- Dead Sea, Masada and Ein Gedi Day Tour from Tel Aviv: $118
Tours and Activities in Bodrum
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Bodrum.
- Turkish Bath Hamam Spa Experience: $18
- Private Turkish Carpet Experience - Exclusive Shopping Tour: $20
- Bodrum Boat Tour with Lunch: Beaches and Islands: $28
- Orak Island Boat Tour with Swim Stops and Lunch: $29
- Karaada Boat Cruise with Lunch: $29
- Bodrum Orak Island Boat Cruise with Lunch and Swimming: $33
- Cleopatra Island Tour with Lunch and Swimming Stops: $34
- Orakadasi Boat Tour From Bodrum (Maldives of Turkey) With Lunch: $35
- Boat Tour to Orak Island: $35
- Orak island Boat Tour - Lunch included: $35
- Traditional Turkish Hammam Experience: $35
- Bodrum Cleopatra & Orak Island Mix Tour by Boat: $36
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTel Aviv $27Bodrum $9.43
Sample the Local Flavors in Tel Aviv
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Tel Aviv:
- Guided Pub Crawl Night Tour at Tel Aviv: $29
- Tel Aviv Pub Crawl: $30
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tel Aviv and Bodrum, we can see that Tel Aviv is more expensive. And not only is Bodrum much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tel Aviv 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 Tel Aviv would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tel Aviv 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 Tel Aviv Expensive? and Is Bodrum Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Tel Aviv or Bodrum?
Tel Aviv has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Bodrum. When comparing the sizes of Tel Aviv 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.