Which place is cheaper, Bari or Bodrum?
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 Bodrum or Bari?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Bodrum and Bari 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: Bodrum or Bari?
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.
Bari
Off the lustrous, aquamarine waters of the Adriatic Sea, a bustling city hums to life as the sun sets. Though an ancient city, Bari still attains its youthful air, with a thriving nightlife and breathtaking boulevards. The capital city of Apulia region, Bari is the second most important economic center of mainland Southern Italy, as well as a significant port and university city.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Anzac Day Tours in Turkey, The Best Coach Bus Tours in Turkey, The Best Historical Tours in Italy, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBodrum $86Bari $161
The average daily cost (per person) in Bodrum is $86, while the average daily cost in Bari is $161. 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 Bodrum and Bari in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBodrum $38Bari $86
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBodrum $76Bari $172
Compare Hotels in Bodrum and Bari
Looking for a hotel in Bodrum or Bari? 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: Bodrum Hotel Prices and Bari Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bodrum $19Bari $13
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 Airport BJV Transfers to Kusadasi Hotels: $221
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Mugla City Center Hotels: $191
- Bodrum Akyarlar Hotels to Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers: $137
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Kadikalesi Hotels: $125
- Private Arrival Transfer: Bodrum Airport to Marmaris Hotels: $119
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Akyarlar Hotels: $119
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Yaliciftlik Hotels: $114
- Bodrum Milas Airport (BJV) to Bodrum Round-Trip Private Transfer: $110
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Ortakent Hotels: $108
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Gundogan Hotels: $108
- Off-Road Jeep Safari Tour in Bodrum with Lunch & Transfer: $102
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bari
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Bari:
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Train to Lecce$52
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bari
Also for Bari, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Bari (BRI) Airport to Torre Canne: $298
- Private Transfer from Bari (BRI) Airport to Ginosa Marina: $287
- Private Transfer from Bari (BRI) Airport to Castellaneta Marina: $286
- Private Transfer from Bari (BRI) Airport to Ostuni: $271
- Private Transfer from Bari (BRI) Airport to Selva di Fasano: $239
- Private Transfer from Bari (BRI) Airport to Masseria Torre Coccaro: $234
- Bari Per Matera - Matera Airport Transfer Service For Bari Airport: $215
- Private Transfer from Bari (BRI) Airport to Matera: $204
- Private Transfer from Bari Airport to Matera: $179
- Private Transfer from Bari (BRI) Airport to Castellana Grotte: $173
- Tour with transfer from Bari to Castel del Monte: $173
- Private Transfer from Castellana Grotte to Bari (BRI) Airport: $173
Is it cheaper to fly into Bodrum or Bari?
Prices for flights to both Bari and Bodrum 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 dayBodrum $33Bari $65
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bodrum
For Bodrum, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Turkish Cooking Class in a Local Home: $70
- Christmas Dinner at Karnas Vineyards: $114
- Farmers Market visit & Turkish Cooking Class: $143
- Market Visit and Cooking Class: $152
- Bodrum Cooking Class: $191
- Private Sunset Boat Tour in Bodrum With Dinner: $202
- Food and Wine pairing Dinner at Karnas Vineyards Bodrum: $209
- Sunset Boat Trip including Dinner: $239
- 3-Hour Private Sunset Boat Tour With Dinner in Bodrum: $243
- Private Sunset Boat Tour with Optional Dinner: $388
- From Private Sunset Boat Tour with Dinner & Swimming: $410
- Private Sunset Yacht Tour with light Dinner: $528
Typical Food Prices in Bari
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Bari:
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Dinner$52
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Coffee$2.35
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bari
For Bari, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Bari Sunset and Tapas: Street Food Tour with Local Guide: $43
- Street food tour of Polignano a Mare: $48
- Polignano : Typical Cooking Class with Aperitif and wine included: $70
- Apulian Cooking Class with Aperitif and Wine in Polignano a Mare: $78
- Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine in Bari: $82
- Bari : Nonna’s cooking class – Apulian Focaccia & Orecchiette: $83
- Experience Cooking Pasta in Polignano a Mare: $84
- cooking class of fresh pasta capunti and sweet rosé: $90
- Bari Street Food Tour by Rickshaw: $90
- Bari’s Ultimate Street Food Tour - Small Group by Do Eat Better: $90
- Cesarine: Dining & Cooking Demo at Local's Home in Altamura: $102
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Castellana Grotte with Show Cooking: $102
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bodrum $25Bari $10
Tours and Activities in Bodrum
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Bodrum.
- Boat Tour to Orak Island: $33
- Private Bodrum City Tour for Cruisers: $75
- Ölüdeniz: Blue Cave, Butterfly Valley & Lunch Boat Tour: $62
- Bibical Gems of Ephesus Tour from Yalıkavak Marina or Bodrum Port: $149
- Boattrip to Bodrum Maledives for Virgin Cruise Passengers: $41
- Bodrum Aquapark Entry Ticket : $55
- Bodrum Aquarium Bay Tour with Lunch & Swimming Stops: $37
- Bodrum Atv Safari Tour: $64
- Bodrum Boat Tour with Lunch: Beaches and Islands: $28
- Bodrum City Tour : Lunch Guide Entry fees included: $217
- Bodrum Cleopatra & Orak Island Mix Tour by Boat: $36
- Bodrum Fullday Private Tour with Licenced Guide & Dlx Van: $190
Tours and Activities in Bari
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Bari.
- Bari tour with a local tour guide.: $239
- 1 Hour and a Half Panoramic Tour of Polignano a Mare by Boat: $42
- 2 Hour Tour in Medieval Bari: $30
- 2 Hours Private Guided Tour in the Historic Centre of Altamura: $251
- 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Bari with Street Food: $108
- Alberobello & Matera Tour with Tasting and Guide - from Bari: $131
- Alberobello Self-Guided Tour Departing from Bari by GT Bus: $66
- Alberobello and Matera private bus tour from Bari: $72
- Alberobello, Martina Franca and Locorotondo Guided Tour from Bari: $214
- Alberobello, Monopoli Polignano Small-Group Guided Tour from Bari: $214
- Altamura the Lioness of Puglia - Guided Walking Tour: $42
- Altamura walking tour: $251
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBodrum $11Bari $15
Sample the Local Flavors in Bodrum
Also in Bodrum, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Looms & Vines: Turkish Rug Heritage and Boutique Wine Tasting: $180
Typical Alcohol Prices in Bari
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Bari:
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Beer$2.35
Sample the Local Flavors in Bari
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Bari:
- TRANI Wine Tours: Flavors of Puglia: $57
- Afternoon Tour Secrets of Alberobello incl. Food & Wine tasting: $86
- Alberobello Locorotondo and Wine Tasting - Guided Tour From Bari: $169
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bodrum and Bari, we can see that Bari 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 Bari would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bari 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 Bodrum Expensive? and Is Bari Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bodrum or Bari?
Bari has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Bodrum. When comparing the sizes of Bodrum and Bari, 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 Bodrum or Bari?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Bodrum or Bari in the Summer?
Both Bari and Bodrum are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Bari for the beaches, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Bodrum is a little warmer than Bari. Typically, the summer temperatures in Bodrum in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Bari averages at about 25°C (76°F).
In July, Bodrum usually receives less rain than Bari. Bodrum gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Bari receives 9 mm (0.3 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBodrum 27°C (81°F)Bari 25°C (76°F)
Should I visit Bodrum or Bari in the Autumn?
Both Bari and Bodrum during the autumn are popular places to visit. Furthermore, many visitors come to Bari in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
In October, Bodrum is generally around the same temperature as Bari. Daily temperatures in Bodrum average around 19°C (66°F), and Bari fluctuates around 18°C (65°F).
Bodrum usually gets less rain in October than Bari. Bodrum gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Bari receives 70 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBodrum 19°C (66°F)Bari 18°C (65°F)
Should I visit Bodrum or Bari in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Bodrum and Bari. Furthermore, most visitors come to Bari for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Bodrum is around the same temperature as Bari in the winter. The daily temperature in Bodrum averages around 10°C (50°F) in January, and Bari fluctuates around 10°C (49°F).
Bodrum gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Bodrum usually receives more rain than Bari. Bodrum gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Bari receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBodrum 10°C (50°F)Bari 10°C (49°F)
Should I visit Bodrum or Bari in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Bodrum as well as Bari. Additionally, the spring months attract visitors to Bari because of the beaches and the activities around the city.
In the spring, Bodrum is around the same temperature as Bari. Typically, the spring temperatures in Bodrum in April average around 15°C (59°F), and Bari averages at about 14°C (58°F).
Bodrum usually gets around the same amount of rain in April as Bari. Bodrum gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Bari receives 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBodrum 15°C (59°F)Bari 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Bari and Bodrum
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 9 mm (0.3 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 70 mm (2.7 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
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