Which place is cheaper, Sintra 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 Sintra?
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 Sintra 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 Sintra?
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.
Sintra
Located just 28 kilometers from Lisbon, Sintra is a town that was, for a long time, home to Portuguese royalty leading up to the 1910 revolution. In town you will find a Royal Palace and in the surrounding area there is a Moorish Castle, and the Pena Palace, which dates back to the 19th century. The town is on the Estoril Coast near the Sintra Mountains, making its setting very dramatic, beautiful and picturesque. The surrounding hills are actually designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site because they offer a great combination of both cultural importance and natural beauty.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Anzac Day Tours in Turkey, The Best Coach Bus Tours in Turkey, The Best Budget Tours to Portugal, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBodrum $86Sintra $172
The average daily cost (per person) in Bodrum is $86, while the average daily cost in Sintra is $172. 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 Sintra in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBodrum $38Sintra $66
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBodrum $76Sintra $132
Compare Hotels in Bodrum and Sintra
Looking for a hotel in Bodrum or Sintra? 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 Sintra Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bodrum $19Sintra $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 Sintra
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Sintra:
- Transfer From Lisboa To Portimão Algarve: $299
- Transfer From Lisboa To Faro Algarve: $299
- Transfer From Lisbon To Albufeira Algarve: $269
- Private San Francisco Transfer: $232
- Transfer From Lisboa to Nazaré: $132
- Transfer Cascais to Lisbon(8pax): $119
- Transfer Cascais to Lisbon(3pax): $107
- Tours and Transfers: $98
- TRANSFER Cascais to Lisbon Airport: $89
- Private Transfer From Lisbon Airport to/from Cascais: $84
- Ericeira Private Transfer to/from Lisbon: $66
- Lisbon: Private Transfer to Sintra: $47
Is it cheaper to fly into Bodrum or Sintra?
Prices for flights to both Sintra 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 $33Sintra $86
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 Sintra
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Sintra.
- Lisbon Countryside Food Tour on Vintage Car: $103
- Boho Chic Picnic Dinner with Water Views: $109
- DINNER OR TAPAS in a Poruguese Home : $113
- Authentic Portuguese Cooking Experience: $120
- Pastel de Nata or Portuguese Cooking Class in Sintra with Locals: $140
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bodrum $25Sintra $27
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 Sintra
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Sintra are as follows:
- E-Bike Self Guided Tour Sintra & Cabo da Roca : $57
- 19th Century Photography Experience: $48
- 2 Hours Guided Tuk Tuk Tour in Sintra: $78
- 4 hour tour | Sintra, Quinta da Regaleira, Cabo da Roca: $66
- 4x4 Tours in Portuguese Classic Jeeps (UMM) around Sintra: $167
- Almada’s Tale: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $12
- Boat tour: charming Cascais Coast to Lisbon lighthouse: $57
- Cascais Coastal EBike Tour: $66
- Cascais Coastal Secrets 90 Minute Cruise with Free Wine and Beer: $57
- Cascais Electric Bike Tour Self-Guided Half-Day Experience: $72
- Cascais to Lisbon Sunset Cruise with Open Bar: $57
- Cascais: Glamour and Decay by The Lisbon Coastline - Private Tour: $36
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBodrum $11Sintra $20
Sample the Local Flavors in Sintra
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Sintra:
- Half-Day Tour in Cascais / Sintra with Brunch and Wine Tasting: $84
- Wine Tasting Tour: $89
- Half Day in Sintra and Cabo da Roca with Wine Tasting: $90
- From Sintra, Mafra, or Ericeira: Hike and Wine Tour: $100
- Lisbon Region Wine Tour: Mafra & Ericeira + Hotel Pick-Up: $197
- PRIVATE TOUR WINE TASTING QUINTA BACALHÔA & JOSÉ MARIA FONSECA (Setubal Region): $233
- Hidden Gems: Sintra & Cascais Private Tour with Wine Tasting: $316
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bodrum and Sintra, we can see that Sintra 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 Sintra would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Sintra 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 Sintra Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bodrum or Sintra?
Bodrum has a larger population, and is about 50% larger than the population of Sintra. When comparing the sizes of Bodrum and Sintra, 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 Sintra?
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 Sintra in the Summer?
Both Sintra and Bodrum during the summer are popular places to visit.
In July, Bodrum is generally a little warmer than Sintra. Daily temperatures in Bodrum average around 27°C (81°F), and Sintra fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
Bodrum usually gets less rain in July than Sintra. Bodrum gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Sintra receives 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBodrum 27°C (81°F)Sintra 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Bodrum or Sintra in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Bodrum and Sintra.
Bodrum is around the same temperature as Sintra in the autumn. The daily temperature in Bodrum averages around 19°C (66°F) in October, and Sintra fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
In October, Bodrum usually receives less rain than Sintra. Bodrum gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Sintra receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBodrum 19°C (66°F)Sintra 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Bodrum or Sintra in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Bodrum as well as Sintra.
In the winter, Bodrum is cooler than Sintra. Typically, the winter temperatures in Bodrum in January average around 10°C (50°F), and Sintra averages at about 12°C (53°F).
It's quite rainy in Sintra. Bodrum receives a lot of rain in the winter. Bodrum usually gets more rain in January than Sintra. Bodrum gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Sintra receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBodrum 10°C (50°F)Sintra 12°C (53°F)
Should I visit Bodrum or Sintra in the Spring?
Both Sintra and Bodrum are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
In April, Bodrum is generally around the same temperature as Sintra. Daily temperatures in Bodrum average around 15°C (59°F), and Sintra fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
In April, Bodrum usually receives less rain than Sintra. Bodrum gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Sintra receives 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBodrum 15°C (59°F)Sintra 16°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Sintra and Bodrum
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) |
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