Which place is cheaper, Braga 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 Braga?
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 Braga 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 Braga?
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.
Braga
Located in the Cavado Valley of Northern Portugal, Braga is a medium sized city with both historical and modern characteristics. There is a university in town, known as Universidade do Minho, which gives the city a young feel with a lot of life. There are also many bars, clubs, and activities around to keep you entertained.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Anzac Day Tours in Turkey, The Best Coach Bus Tours in Turkey, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Porto, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBodrum $86Braga $166
The average daily cost (per person) in Bodrum is $86, while the average daily cost in Braga is $166. 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 Braga in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBodrum $38Braga $63
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBodrum $76Braga $126
Compare Hotels in Bodrum and Braga
Looking for a hotel in Bodrum or Braga? 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 Braga Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bodrum $19Braga $24
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bodrum
Also for Bodrum, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Comfortable Turkish Bath and Spa, from Bodrum include Transfers: $23
- Authentic Turkish Hamam and Spa Unforgettable Ritual WithTransfer: $24
- From Ferry Transfer to Kos: $28
- Orak Island Boat Trip with Lunch & Optional Transfer: $28
- İzmir Airport - Kuşadası / İzmir Center : Private Transfer: $31
- Turkish Bath and Spa Experience with Hotel Transfers: $37
- From Private Village Tour with Lunch and Transfers: $41
- Bodrum Hotel to Bodrum Airport private Transfer w local Company: $42
- Full-Day Jeep Safari with Lunch and Hotel Transfer: $44
- Private Departure Transfer: Central Bodrum or Bodrum Peninsula Hotels to Bodrum Airport: $45
- Bodrum Kos Ferry Trip With Free Hotel Transfer Service: $46
- Private Bodrum Airport Transfer in Turkiye: $48
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Braga
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Braga:
- Braga Private Transfer to Porto: $60
Is it cheaper to fly into Bodrum or Braga?
Prices for flights to both Braga 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 $33Braga $82
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: $59
- Turkish Cooking Class in a Local Home: $70
- Market Visit and Cooking Class: $152
- Private Sunset Boat Tour in Bodrum With Dinner: $201
- Food and Wine pairing Dinner at Karnas Vineyards Bodrum: $208
- 3-Hour Private Sunset Boat Tour With Dinner in Bodrum: $242
- 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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Braga
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Braga.
- Local Heritage Food Tour Gastronomy and Culture of Viana: $154
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bodrum $25Braga $18
Tours and Activities in Bodrum
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Bodrum.
- Turkish Bath Hamam Spa Experience: $18
- 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
- Boat Tour to Orak Island: $33
- Bodrum Orak Island Boat Cruise with Lunch and Swimming: $33
- Pirate Boat Adventure Sail Swim and Party in Bodrum: $33
- Cleopatra Island Tour with Lunch and Swimming Stops: $34
- Traditional Turkish Hammam Experience: $35
- Bodrum Cleopatra & Orak Island Mix Tour by Boat: $36
- Bodrum Aquarium Bay Tour with Lunch & Swimming Stops: $37
- Bodrum Aquarium Bay Boat Tour with Swimming Stops: $38
Tours and Activities in Braga
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Braga are as follows:
- 1h Buggy Tour • Arcos de Valdevez • Peneda Gerês: $106
- 2h Buggy Tour • Arcos de Valdevez • Peneda Gerês: $166
- 2h Quad Tour • Arcos de Valdevez • Peneda Gerês: $130
- 4X4 Privat Tour – Discovering DA Serra d ́ Arga: $191
- 4X4 Privat Tour - Peneda-Gerês National Park: $221
- A Guimarães Hidden Gems Walking Tour Experience : $24
- Barcelos, Braga & Guimarães Tour: $119
- Braga Private Walking Tour with a Professional Guide: $268
- Braga Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $3.58
- Braga Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tourer Hunt: $4.48
- Braga and Guimarães Full Day Private Tour from Porto: $181
- Canyoning Tour: $84
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBodrum $11Braga $25
Sample the Local Flavors in Braga
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Braga:
- Customized Wine Tasting: Your Choices: $30
- Wine Tasting & Lunch | Quinta de Santa Cristina Vinho Verde: $62
- Tour of the Green Wine villages and wine tasting.: $119
- Private Culture and Wine Tourism Tour: $245
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bodrum and Braga, we can see that Braga 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 Braga would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Braga 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 Braga Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bodrum or Braga?
Braga has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Bodrum. When comparing the sizes of Bodrum and Braga, 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 Braga?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Bodrum or Braga in the Summer?
Both Braga and Bodrum during the summer are popular places to visit.
In the summer, Bodrum is a little warmer than Braga. Typically, the summer temperatures in Bodrum in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Braga averages at about 21°C (69°F).
Bodrum usually gets less rain in July than Braga. Bodrum gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Braga receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBodrum 27°C (81°F)Braga 21°C (69°F)
Should I visit Bodrum or Braga in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Bodrum and Braga.
In October, Bodrum is generally a little warmer than Braga. Daily temperatures in Bodrum average around 19°C (66°F), and Braga fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
Braga receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Bodrum usually receives less rain than Braga. Bodrum gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Braga receives 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBodrum 19°C (66°F)Braga 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Bodrum or Braga in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Bodrum as well as Braga.
Bodrum is around the same temperature as Braga in the winter. The daily temperature in Bodrum averages around 10°C (50°F) in January, and Braga fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
It's quite rainy in Braga. Bodrum receives a lot of rain in the winter. Bodrum usually gets less rain in January than Braga. Bodrum gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Braga receives 171 mm (6.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBodrum 10°C (50°F)Braga 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Bodrum or Braga in the Spring?
Both Braga and Bodrum are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
In the spring, Bodrum is a little warmer than Braga. Typically, the spring temperatures in Bodrum in April average around 15°C (59°F), and Braga averages at about 14°C (56°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Braga. In April, Bodrum usually receives less rain than Braga. Bodrum gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Braga receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBodrum 15°C (59°F)Braga 14°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Braga 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 (50°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 14°C (56°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 152 mm (6 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) |
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.