Is Bodrum Expensive?
Complete price guide for Bodrum 2025. Understand costs, compare budgets, and discover money-saving tips for your trip.
💡 Quick Answer
Bodrum can be expensive compared to other Turkish destinations, especially in peak summer (July-August). However, it's still cheaper than most Mediterranean destinations in Greece, Spain, or France. Budget travelers can manage on €30-50/day, while mid-range comfort costs €70-120/day.
Detailed Price Breakdown
Accommodation
Luxury Resort (5-star)€200-500+/night
Peak: €400+, Off: €150+
Boutique Hotel (4-star)€80-200/night
Peak: €150+, Off: €60+
Mid-range Hotel (3-star)€40-80/night
Peak: €70+, Off: €30+
Budget Hotel/Pension€20-40/night
Peak: €35+, Off: €15+
Hostel Dorm€10-20/bed
Peak: €18+, Off: €8+
Airbnb Apartment€30-150/night
Varies by location
Food & Dining
Fine Dining Restaurant€40-80+/person
Wine extra
Mid-range Restaurant€15-30/person
Popular with tourists
Local Restaurant (Lokanta)€8-15/person
Best value
Street Food/Fast Food€3-8/meal
Döner, pide, etc.
Beach Club Lunch€20-40/person
Includes sunbed
Breakfast€5-15/person
Turkish breakfast
Coffee€2-5
Turkish tea €1
Beer (Local)€3-6
€8+ in clubs
Cocktail€8-15
€20+ in premium venues
Transportation
Airport Transfer (Shuttle)€5-7/person
HAVAŞ bus
Airport Transfer (Taxi)€40-50
To Bodrum center
Local Dolmuş (Minibus)€1-3/ride
Within Bodrum
Taxi (Short ride)€5-10
3-5km
Car Rental€25-50/day
Plus fuel
Scooter Rental€15-25/day
Popular option
Bicycle Rental€10-15/day
Limited availability
Activities & Entertainment
Beach Club Entry€10-30
Often consumable
Boat Tour (Day)€25-40
Lunch included
Greek Island Trip€35-90
Plus visa
Scuba Diving€50-80
Beginner dive
Parasailing€60-80
15-20 minutes
Nightclub Entry€20-50
Drinks extra
Bodrum Castle€15
Museum entry
Hamam (Turkish Bath)€30-60
With massage
Shopping & Extras
Groceries (Weekly)€30-50
Basic items
Water (1.5L)€0.50-1
Buy from markets
Sunscreen€10-20
More expensive than home
SIM Card€15-25
Tourist package
Souvenir T-shirt€10-20
Bargain in bazaar
Leather Goods€50-200+
Quality varies
Beach Towel€10-20
If forgotten
Daily Budget Estimates
Backpacker
€30-50/day
Hostel, street food, public transport, free beaches
• Accommodation: €15
• Food: €15
• Transport: €5
• Activities: €10
Mid-Range
€70-120/day
3-star hotel, restaurants, some activities, taxis
• Accommodation: €40
• Food: €30
• Transport: €10
• Activities: €30
Luxury
€200+/day
5-star resort, fine dining, private tours, premium experiences
• Accommodation: €100+
• Food: €60+
• Transport: €20
• Activities: €50+
Money-Saving Tips
💰Visit in shoulder season (April-May, September-October) for 30-50% savings
💰Stay in Gümbet or Turgutreis instead of Bodrum center - cheaper but close
💰Eat at local lokantas away from tourist areas - half the price, double the portion
💰Use dolmuş (minibus) instead of taxis - 80% cheaper
💰Buy alcohol from markets, not bars - 70% cheaper
💰Book accommodation directly with hotels for better rates
💰Visit public beaches instead of beach clubs - free entry
💰Shop at weekly markets for fresh produce - much cheaper than supermarkets
💰Happy hours (5-8pm) offer 2-for-1 drinks at many bars
💰Group bookings for tours often get 10-20% discount
📊 Price Comparison with Other Destinations
Cheaper than:
- • Mykonos (-40%)
- • Santorini (-35%)
- • Ibiza (-30%)
- • French Riviera (-45%)
Similar to:
- • Croatian Coast
- • Malta
- • Cyprus
- • Mallorca
More expensive than:
- • Antalya (+20%)
- • Marmaris (+15%)
- • Albania Coast (+40%)
- • Bulgaria Coast (+50%)