Which place is cheaper, Caltagirone 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 Caltagirone?
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 Caltagirone 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 Caltagirone?
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.
Caltagirone
Located in Central Sicily in the province of Catania, Caltagirone is a town that is most famous for its ceramics as well as its long ceramic decorated staircase. The town is just 70 kilometers southwest of the city of Catania. The ceramic industry is notable for its pottery, more specifically its maiolica and terra-cotta wares. While there is a historical base for this industry, today the production is more focused on artistic items such as ceramics and sculptures. In addition to ceramics, the town's economy is dependent upon agriculture including the production of grapes, olives and peaches.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBodrum $86Caltagirone $138
The average daily cost (per person) in Bodrum is $86, while the average daily cost in Caltagirone is $138. 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 Caltagirone in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBodrum $38Caltagirone $69
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBodrum $76Caltagirone $138
Compare Hotels in Bodrum and Caltagirone
Looking for a hotel in Bodrum or Caltagirone? 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 Caltagirone Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bodrum $19Caltagirone $10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bodrum
Also for Bodrum, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer: Bodrum to Bodrum Airport BJV by Business Car: $73
- Arrival Transfer Bodrum Airport BJV to Bodrum City by Minibus: $100
- Arrival Transfer: Bodrum Airport BJV to Bodrum by Car/Van: $82
- Authentic Turkish Hamam and Spa Unforgettable Ritual WithTransfer: $24
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Akyarlar Hotels: $119
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Bitez Hotels: $86
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Golturkbuku Hotels: $102
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Gundogan Hotels: $108
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Guvercinlik Hotels: $84
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Kadikalesi Hotels: $125
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Kusadasi Hotels: $221
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Mugla City Center Hotels: $191
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Caltagirone
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Caltagirone:
- Private Transfer from Catania (CTA) Airport to Siracusa: $293
- Private Transfer from Catania (CTA) Airport to Etna: $288
- Private Transfer from Catania (CTA) Airport to Messina: $287
- Private Transfer from Taormina to Palermo: $287
- Private Transfer from Mazara del Vallo to Palermo (PMO) Airport: $287
- Private Transfer from Palermo (PMO) Airport to Mazara del Vallo: $287
- Private Transfer from Cefalù to Palermo (PMO) Airport: $287
- Private Transfer from Palermo (PMO) Airport to Cefalù: $287
- Private Transfer from Catania (CTA) Airport to Taormina: $287
- Private Transfer from Marina d'Agrò to Catania (CTA) Airport: $287
- Private Transfer from Messina to Catania (CTA) Airport: $287
- Private Transfer from Catania (CTA) Airport to Caltagirone: $276
Is it cheaper to fly into Bodrum or Caltagirone?
Prices for flights to both Caltagirone 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 $33Caltagirone $62
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Caltagirone
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Caltagirone.
- Catania Street Food Tour: Fish Market & City Centre: $59
- Cannoli Cooking Class in Taormina: $66
- Master the Art of Arancino: A Hands-On Cooking Class in Ortigia: $78
- Sicilian Street food tour: eat local in Messina : $78
- Cook, Eat & Embrace Sicily-An Authentic Cooking Experience : $83
- Cooking Class from Table to Tablecloths in Syracuse: $84
- 4-course Palermitan dinner in a cottage with a garden: $86
- Fishing in Selinunte and lunch with cooking of the catch: $87
- Palermo: Pasta & Gelato Cooking Class in Palermo: $88
- Half-Day Cooking Class with Lunch in Baglio Florio: $96
- Cesarine: Dining & Cooking Demo at Local's Home in Catania: $102
- Cooking class of typical dishes and lunch in Piazza Armerina: $102
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bodrum $25Caltagirone $6.70
Tours and Activities in Bodrum
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Bodrum.
- Turkish Bath Hamam Spa Experience: $18
- Orakadasi Boat Tour From Bodrum (Maldives of Turkey) With Lunch: $25
- 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
- Boat Tour to Orak Island: $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
Tours and Activities in Caltagirone
Here are a few actual costs in Caltagirone for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Godfather tour , Taormina and Messina: $185
- Guided tour of Villa Romana del Casale with skip the line: $54
- Palermo Food and Drink Sailing Private Experience: $263
- Pantelleria Boat Tour with Lunch on Board: $110
- Private Taormina Sunset walking Tour with Aperitif : $179
- Sunset tour of the Valley of the Temples with skip-the-line ticket: $48
- Tour from cruise port Messina to Taormina Castelmola and beach : $185
- 1 hour Calessino/Tuk tuk Tour to Syracuse or Ortigia Island : $144
- 1-Day Cruise with Lunch and Snorkeling to Favignana from Marsala: $90
- 2 Hours Guided Group Tour in Catania: $42
- 2 hour Quad tour on the Etna volcano: $161
- 2-hour boat tour in Taormina Bay with swim stop : $60
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBodrum $11Caltagirone $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
Sample the Local Flavors in Caltagirone
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Caltagirone:
- Catania Nightlife Pub Crawl: $16
- Pub Crawl Palermo: $19
- Authentic Marsala Wine Tasting Experience in a Historic Winery: $24
- Historic winery visit with food and wine tasting in Marsala: $35
- Etna DOC & Organic Wine tasting and tour of the 1815 historic winery: $38
- Di Giovanna Winery Tour & 3 Wine Tasting: $41
- Wine Tasting among the Secular Carob Trees of Mazara del Vallo: $42
- Wine Tasting in a group with other travelers: $53
- Wine Tasting in an Old Millstone: $54
- Di Giovanna Winery Tour & 5 Wine Tasting: $57
- Hidden Palermo Bike Tour with Organic Wine Tasting: $66
- Castelbuono Tour and Wine Tasting in a Medieval Abbey: $68
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bodrum and Caltagirone, we can see that Caltagirone 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 Caltagirone would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Caltagirone 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 Caltagirone Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bodrum or Caltagirone?
Bodrum has a larger population, and is about 5% larger than the population of Caltagirone. When comparing the sizes of Bodrum and Caltagirone, 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 Caltagirone?
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 Caltagirone in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Bodrum as well as Caltagirone. Additionally, the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Caltagirone this time of year.
In the summer, Bodrum is around the same temperature as Caltagirone. Typically, the summer temperatures in Bodrum in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Caltagirone averages at about 26°C (79°F).
Bodrum usually gets less rain in July than Caltagirone. Bodrum gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Caltagirone receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBodrum 27°C (81°F)Caltagirone 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Bodrum or Caltagirone in the Autumn?
Both Caltagirone and Bodrum are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Caltagirone for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Bodrum is generally around the same temperature as Caltagirone. Daily temperatures in Bodrum average around 19°C (66°F), and Caltagirone fluctuates around 19°C (67°F).
In October, Bodrum usually receives less rain than Caltagirone. Bodrum gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Caltagirone receives 75 mm (2.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBodrum 19°C (66°F)Caltagirone 19°C (67°F)
Should I visit Bodrum or Caltagirone in the Winter?
Both Caltagirone and Bodrum during the winter are popular places to visit. Also, many visitors come to Caltagirone in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Bodrum is around the same temperature as Caltagirone in the winter. The daily temperature in Bodrum averages around 10°C (50°F) in January, and Caltagirone fluctuates around 10°C (51°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Bodrum. Bodrum usually gets more rain in January than Caltagirone. Bodrum gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Caltagirone receives 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBodrum 10°C (50°F)Caltagirone 10°C (51°F)
Should I visit Bodrum or Caltagirone in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Bodrum and Caltagirone. Also, most visitors come to Caltagirone for the natural beauty during these months.
In the spring, Bodrum is around the same temperature as Caltagirone. Typically, the spring temperatures in Bodrum in April average around 15°C (59°F), and Caltagirone averages at about 15°C (58°F).
In April, Bodrum usually receives less rain than Caltagirone. Bodrum gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Caltagirone receives 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBodrum 15°C (59°F)Caltagirone 15°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Caltagirone 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 (51°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 14 mm (0.5 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
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