Which place is cheaper, Tenerife 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 Tenerife?
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 Tenerife 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 Tenerife?
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.
Tenerife
European tourists have long known Tenerife as a top vacation destination. Amazing beaches and a booming nightlife bring in visitors to the largest of the Canary Islands all the way from England, Germany and Spain - particularly during the Easter holiday. Now the rest of the world is catching up. It's not just a spot for spring breakers looking for a party - it is full of mountains, volcanoes and forests ready for exploring.
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 Spain, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBodrum $86Tenerife $183
The average daily cost (per person) in Bodrum is $86, while the average daily cost in Tenerife is $183. 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 Tenerife in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBodrum $38Tenerife $62
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBodrum $76Tenerife $124
Compare Hotels in Bodrum and Tenerife
Looking for a hotel in Bodrum or Tenerife? 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 Tenerife Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bodrum $19Tenerife $70
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bodrum
Also for Bodrum, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- İzmir Airport - Kuşadası / İzmir Center : Private Transfer: $31
- Yaliciftlik Hotels to Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers: $95
- Turgutreis Hotels to Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers: $95
- Transfer From Bodrum Milas Airport to Seferihisar: $238
- Torba Hotels to Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers: $71
- River Rafting Tour with Breakfast, Lunch & Transfer from Bodrum: $127
- Private Transfer from Bodrum Milas Airport (BJV) to Bodrum Port: $50
- Private Milas-Bodrum Airport Transfers to Hotels: $77
- Private Departure Transfer: Central Bodrum or Bodrum Peninsula Hotels to Bodrum Airport: $45
- Private Bodrum Airport Transfer in Turkiye: $48
- Private Arrival/Departure Milas-Bodrum Airport(BJV) Transfer: $59
- Private Arrival Transfer: Bodrum Airport to Marmaris Hotels: $119
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tenerife
Also for Tenerife, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Tenerife South Airport (TFS): Transfer to Santa Cruz Port: $413
- Tenerife Airport (TFN) to Tenerife - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $269
- Teide National Park Buggy Tour with Hotel Transfer: $210
- Private Transfer South Tenerife Airport to Guia de Isora Area: $198
- From Tenerife South: La Gomera Full-Day Trip with Transfers: $170
- Tenerife North Airport(TFN) to Tenerife -Arrival Private Transfer: $134
- Tenerife to Tenerife North Airport TFN Departure Private Transfer: $134
- Tenerife South Airport(TFS) to Tenerife -Arrival Private Transfer: $134
- Tenerife to Tenerife Airport (TFS) - Departure Private Transfer : $134
- Tenerife South Airport (TFS) to Tenerife Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer : $115
- Private Transfer from Santa Cruz Tenerife Cruise Port to Tenerife: $115
- Private Transfer from Tenerife to Santa Cruz Tenerife Cruise Port: $115
Is it cheaper to fly into Bodrum or Tenerife?
Prices for flights to both Tenerife 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 $33Tenerife $78
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 Tenerife
For Tenerife, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Mojo Workshop Cooking Class in Ancient Canarian Village: $34
- Hard Rock Cafe Set Menu Lunch or Dinner & Drink: $40
- MHT - Music Hall Tavern Comedy Drag Dinner Show: $52
- Medieval San Miguel castle with dinner-Show in South Tenerife : $59
- Medieval Castle with dinner from Puerto de la Cruz in TenerifeSur: $59
- Self Driving Sunset Tour with Dinner and Stargazing in Tenerife: $77
- Teide National Park Stargazing Experience Without Dinner(NO Food): $78
- "The Wild South" musical show with dinner and transportation: $81
- Teide Night Experience with Dinner and Stargazing: $92
- Astronomical experience on Mount Teide with sunset, stargazing, and dinner: $93
- Teide National Park Sunset & Stargazing with Dinner (Star Safari): $95
- Teide: Guided Sunset & Stargazing Tour by Night with Dinner: $105
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bodrum $25Tenerife $32
Tours and Activities in Bodrum
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Bodrum.
- Boat Tour to Orak Island: $33
- Ölüdeniz: Blue Cave, Butterfly Valley & Lunch Boat Tour: $62
- Boattrip to Bodrum Maledives for Virgin Cruise Passengers: $41
- Bodrum Aquarium Bay Boat Tour with Swimming Stops: $38
- Bodrum Aquarium Bay Tour with Lunch & Swimming Stops: $37
- Bodrum Atv Safari Tour: $64
- Bodrum Boat Tour with Lunch: Beaches and Islands: $28
- Bodrum Buggy Safari Tours: $45
- Bodrum City Private Tour, All inclusive, Castle, Theatre, Lunch,: $276
- Bodrum City Tour : Lunch Guide Entry fees included: $217
- Bodrum Cleopatra & Orak Island Mix Tour by Boat: $36
- Bodrum Islands Cruise Boat Fullday Tour With Lunch & Swimming stops: $45
Tours and Activities in Tenerife
For Tenerife, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- "Boat Cruise & Photos: Your Photographic Adventure at Sea": $351
- "Pyramids of Güímar Admission PREMIUM Ticket": $21
- 1 Hour and Half Mojo Sauce Workshop With Winery Tour: $81
- 2h Viking Cruise Whales & Dolphins Watching: $24
- 3-hour Whale and Dolphin Watching and Listening Tour : $50
- 3H Shared Barrier-Free Cruise with Turtles Dolphins & Whales: $70
- 3h Whale Watching Private tour Beneteau Oceanis 440: $646
- 3h Whale Watching Share Tour Beneteau Oceanis 440: $65
- 3h Whale watching Share Tour Costa Adeje Lina7 Mizendoha: $65
- 4 Hours Eco Safari Tour with Electric Car in Tenerife: $95
- 4 Hours Private Hiking Experience in Lanzarote Peak: $60
- 6hrs Private Tour in North Coast of Tenerife: $117
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBodrum $11Tenerife $7.54
Sample the Local Flavors in Tenerife
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Tenerife:
- Wine tasting and Canarian products in La Orotava: $20
- Valley of Tegueste: Wine Tour with Tasting at El Lomo Winery: $21
- Tenerife : Brewery guided tour with tasting at TACOA Brewery: $23
- Ecological Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting: $54
- Full-Day Gastronomy and Wine Tour: $96
- Wine tasting "Tenerife grape varieties": $179
- Volcano Teide Buggy Tour with Wine Tasting & Tapas: $247
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bodrum and Tenerife, we can see that Tenerife 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 Tenerife would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tenerife 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 Tenerife Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Bodrum or Tenerife?
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 Tenerife in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Bodrum and Tenerife. Furthermore, the summer months attract visitors to Tenerife because of the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Bodrum is generally a little warmer than Tenerife. Daily temperatures in Bodrum average around 27°C (81°F), and Tenerife fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
In July, Bodrum usually receives less rain than Tenerife. Bodrum gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Tenerife receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBodrum 27°C (81°F)Tenerife 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Bodrum or Tenerife in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Bodrum as well as Tenerife. Additionally, the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Tenerife this time of year.
Bodrum is cooler than Tenerife in the autumn. The daily temperature in Bodrum averages around 19°C (66°F) in October, and Tenerife fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
Bodrum usually gets more rain in October than Tenerife. Bodrum gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Tenerife receives 26 mm (1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBodrum 19°C (66°F)Tenerife 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Bodrum or Tenerife in the Winter?
Both Tenerife and Bodrum are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Tenerife for the shopping scene and the cuisine.
In the winter, Bodrum is much colder than Tenerife. Typically, the winter temperatures in Bodrum in January average around 10°C (50°F), and Tenerife averages at about 17°C (63°F).
It's quite rainy in Bodrum. In January, Bodrum usually receives more rain than Tenerife. Bodrum gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Tenerife receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBodrum 10°C (50°F)Tenerife 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Bodrum or Tenerife in the Spring?
Both Tenerife and Bodrum during the spring are popular places to visit. Also, many visitors come to Tenerife in the spring for the beaches and the natural beauty.
In April, Bodrum is generally cooler than Tenerife. Daily temperatures in Bodrum average around 15°C (59°F), and Tenerife fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
Bodrum usually gets more rain in April than Tenerife. Bodrum gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Tenerife receives 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBodrum 15°C (59°F)Tenerife 18°C (64°F)
Typical Weather for Tenerife and Bodrum
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
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