Which place is cheaper, Sorrento 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 Sorrento?
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 Sorrento 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 Sorrento?
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.
Sorrento
Sorrento is a popular travel destination in Campania, Italy. The city has nice architecture and many shops and outdoor cafes you can enjoy. Its access via the Circumvesuviana rail system make it a great base for visiting Pompeii and Ercolano.
The city has a Mediterranean climate that has mild, wet winters and warm, dry summers. The pleasant climate make it a popular destination year around, although you can expect crowds during the peak summer months.
You'll find no shortage of hotels and hostels in town as the city's economy is very much dependent on tourism. Hostels are generally clean and comfortable, but they may be more expensive than you expect. If you travel during the low season you're likely to save some money even if the weather isn't as nice. Mid range hotel rooms are usually smaller than their American counterparts, but they are clean and nice and often come with a complimentary breakfast. The same can generally be said for more expensive hotels.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Anzac Day Tours in Turkey, The Best Coach Bus Tours in Turkey, The Best Adventure Tours to Italy, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBodrum $86Sorrento $197
The average daily cost (per person) in Bodrum is $86, while the average daily cost in Sorrento is $197. 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 Sorrento in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBodrum $38Sorrento $105
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBodrum $76Sorrento $210
Compare Hotels in Bodrum and Sorrento
Looking for a hotel in Bodrum or Sorrento? 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 Sorrento Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bodrum $19Sorrento $8.87
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 by Car/Van: $78
- Authentic Turkish Hamam and Spa Unforgettable Ritual WithTransfer: $24
- Bodrum Adventures Buggy Safari Tour with Roundtrip Transfer: $72
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Bitez Hotels: $86
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Didim (Altinkum) Hotels: $149
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Guvercinlik Hotels: $83
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Kadikalesi Hotels: $125
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Marmaris Hotels: $214
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Mugla City Center Hotels: $190
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Torba Hotels: $83
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Turgutreis Hotels: $109
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Sorrento
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Sorrento are as follows:
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Local Bus Ticket$4.93
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Ferry to Capri (Round Trip)$41
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sorrento
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Sorrento:
- TRANSFER to the Airport/Train Station: $299
- Sorrento to Maiori Private DA Transfer: $299
- Private Transfer by Car from Sorrento to Ravello or from Ravello to Sorrento: $286
- Private DA Sorrento to Amalfi Transfer: $276
- Transfer from Sorrento To Naples: $263
- Naples Airport private departure transfer (Nerano Hotels to Naples Airport): $251
- Private Transfer by Car from Sorrento to Naples (Airport, Port, Train Station): $250
- Private transfer from Sorrento to Naples: $240
- Private Transfer from Sorrento to Naples: $240
- Private Transfer to Sorrento-Napoli Airport or Central Station: $226
- Transfer Naples to Sorrento with stop to visit Pompeii ruins: $222
- God's Path Guide & Transfers included!!: $216
Is it cheaper to fly into Bodrum or Sorrento?
Prices for flights to both Sorrento 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 $33Sorrento $77
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
Typical Food Prices in Sorrento
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Sorrento:
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Pizza$7.04
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Sitdown Dinner (for Two)$50
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$25
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sorrento
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Sorrento.
- Private Virtual Cooking Class from Sorrento : $37
- Sorrento Handmade Pizza school : $72
- Toss, Bake, Cheers! - Sorrento Pizza Making Class with Wine: $72
- Pizza School Experience from Sorrento: $78
- Sorrento Pizza Making Class with Local Pizzaiolo Hands on 100%: $90
- Neapolitan Pizza Cooking Class in Sorrento: $90
- Pizza School with Wine and Limoncello Tasting in a Local Farm: $90
- Like a real Chef! Pasta and Pizza with tradional tomato souce!: $95
- Private Cooking Class in Sant'Agnello: $96
- Pizza Making with Sea View: $101
- Dining experience at a local's home in Pozzuoli with cooking demo: $102
- Sorrento Pizza Class with Wine, Limoncello and Transfer Included: $102
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bodrum $25Sorrento $39
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Sorrento
Here are a few typical costs in Sorrento for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Chair & Umbrella at Beach$12
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Bike Rental (24 Hours)$23
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Scuba Diving (Single Dive)$53
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Blue Mini Cruise$26
Tours and Activities in Sorrento
Here are a few actual costs in Sorrento for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- All inclusive Herculaneum Skip the Line Tour From Sorrento: $119
- 2-Hour Private Boat Tour to the Natural Beauties of Capri: $263
- 3 Hour Walking Tour of Sorrento with Local Food Tasting: $57
- 3 hours Comfortable Capri Private Tour by Boat : $299
- 3 hours Private Capri Boat Tour : $262
- Amalfi Coast Boat Tour With Pickup from Sorrento Area Hotels: $226
- Amalfi Coast Boat Tour from Sorrento Coast : $228
- Amalfi Coast Boat Tour from Sorrento with Positano Visit: $184
- Amalfi Coast Day Tour from Sorrento – Very Small Group: $138
- Amalfi Coast Day Tour from Sorrento with Light Lunch and Wine: $138
- Amalfi Coast Experience: $172
- Amalfi Coast Full-Day Tour from Sorrento: $154
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBodrum $11Sorrento $10
Typical Alcohol Prices in Sorrento
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Sorrento are as follows:
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Bottle of Wine$12
Sample the Local Flavors in Sorrento
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Sorrento:
- Walking Tour Wine Tasting and Typical Products in Sorrento Farm: $102
- Sorrento Farm and Food Experience including Olive Oil, Limoncello, Wine tasting : $113
- E-Bike tour in Sorrento Peninsula and wine tasting: $114
- Wine Tasting Overlooking the Sea in a Lemon Grove at Sorrento: $119
- E-Bike Food and Wine Tour in the Sorrento Peninsula: $131
- Small Group Capri Wine Tasting Experience with Faraglioni Views: $154
- Full Day Small Group Pompeii Tour from Sorrento with Local Wine Tasting: $155
- Sorrento Wine Tasting e Food Pairing Experience: $162
- Truffle Hunting and Lunch Wine Tasting Experience at Cortecorbo : $178
- Private Trasportation To Pompeii + Lunch And Wine Tasting 6 Hours Total: $228
- Pompeii & Vesuvius Guided Tour with Wine Tasting & Easy Lunch: $251
- Cook Pasta, Meatballs and Tiramisu + Wine Tasting (4-Course Meal): $255
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bodrum and Sorrento, we can see that Sorrento 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 Sorrento would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Sorrento 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 Sorrento Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bodrum or Sorrento?
Bodrum has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Sorrento. When comparing the sizes of Bodrum and Sorrento, 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 Sorrento?
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 Sorrento in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Bodrum as well as Sorrento. Also, the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Sorrento this time of year.
In July, Bodrum is generally a little warmer than Sorrento. Daily temperatures in Bodrum average around 27°C (81°F), and Sorrento fluctuates around 23°C (74°F).
Bodrum usually gets less rain in July than Sorrento. Bodrum gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Sorrento receives 26 mm (1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBodrum 27°C (81°F)Sorrento 23°C (74°F)
Should I visit Bodrum or Sorrento in the Autumn?
Both Sorrento and Bodrum are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Sorrento for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
Bodrum is a little warmer than Sorrento in the autumn. The daily temperature in Bodrum averages around 19°C (66°F) in October, and Sorrento fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Sorrento. In October, Bodrum usually receives less rain than Sorrento. Bodrum gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Sorrento receives 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBodrum 19°C (66°F)Sorrento 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Bodrum or Sorrento in the Winter?
Both Sorrento and Bodrum during the winter are popular places to visit. Furthermore, many visitors come to Sorrento in the winter for the shopping scene and the cuisine.
In the winter, Bodrum is a little warmer than Sorrento. Typically, the winter temperatures in Bodrum in January average around 10°C (50°F), and Sorrento averages at about 8°C (47°F).
Sorrento gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Bodrum. Bodrum usually gets more rain in January than Sorrento. Bodrum gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Sorrento receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBodrum 10°C (50°F)Sorrento 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Bodrum or Sorrento in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Bodrum and Sorrento. Furthermore, most visitors come to Sorrento for the beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty during these months.
In April, Bodrum is generally a little warmer than Sorrento. Daily temperatures in Bodrum average around 15°C (59°F), and Sorrento fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
In April, Bodrum usually receives less rain than Sorrento. Bodrum gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Sorrento receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBodrum 15°C (59°F)Sorrento 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Sorrento and Bodrum
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 161 mm (6.3 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
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