A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Bodrum vs. Toledo for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Bodrum or Toledo?

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 Toledo 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 Toledo?

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.

Toledo

Set upon a hill above the plains of Castilla-La Mancha in central Spain lies the ancient city of Toledo. Its intricate architecture is only enriched by its profound historical background, spurring tourists from all over the world to gaze at and study the story of Toledo. It has been given many names throughout its history, including the "Imperial City" for being the main venue for Charles V, Holy Roman Empire, as well as the "City of the Three Cultures" for its historical co-existence of Christians, Muslims, and Jews. In 1986, UNESCO named Toledo a World Heritage Site due to the plethora of extensive cultural and monumental heritages. You will find that though an old city, it is just buzzing to life with things to do and places to see!

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Which place is cheaper, Toledo or Bodrum?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Bodrum is $86, while the average daily cost in Toledo is $178. 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 Toledo in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Bodrum $38
    Toledo $77
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Bodrum $76
    Toledo $154
Compare Hotels in Bodrum and Toledo

Looking for a hotel in Bodrum or Toledo? 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.

Hotels in Bodrum


Hotels in Toledo


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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 Toledo Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Bodrum $19
    Toledo $23

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
  • Turgutreis Hotels to Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers: $96
  • Torba Hotels to Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers: $72
  • Private Transfer from Bodrum Milas Airport (BJV) to Bodrum Port: $50
  • Private Milas-Bodrum Airport Transfers to Hotels: $78
  • 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
  • Private Arrival Transfer: Bodrum Airport to Central Bodrum or Bodrum Peninsula Hotels: $48
  • Private Airport Transfer from Bodrum airport to Kusadasi: $300
  • Ortakent Hotels to Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers: $90
  • Off-Road Jeep Safari Tour in Bodrum with Lunch & Transfer: $102

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Toledo

Also for Toledo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Private Transfer from Toledo to Madrid City Airport: $286

Is it cheaper to fly into Bodrum or Toledo?

Prices for flights to both Toledo 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Bodrum $33
    Toledo $79

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

Typical Food Prices in Toledo

For Toledo, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Lunch
    $13

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Bodrum $25
    Toledo $35

Tours and Activities in Bodrum

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Bodrum.

  • Boat Tour to Orak Island: $33
  • Private Bodrum City Tour for Cruisers: $75
  • Ölüdeniz: Blue Cave, Butterfly Valley & Lunch Boat Tour: $62
  • Bibical Gems of Ephesus Tour from Yalıkavak Marina or Bodrum Port: $149
  • Boattrip to Bodrum Maledives for Virgin Cruise Passengers: $41
  • Bodrum Aquapark Entry Ticket : $55
  • Bodrum Aquarium Bay Tour with Lunch & Swimming Stops: $37
  • Bodrum Atv Safari Tour: $64
  • Bodrum Boat Tour with Lunch: Beaches and Islands: $28
  • Bodrum City Tour : Lunch Guide Entry fees included: $217
  • Bodrum Cleopatra & Orak Island Mix Tour by Boat: $36
  • Bodrum Fullday Private Tour with Licenced Guide & Dlx Van: $190

Tours and Activities in Toledo

For Toledo, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • 3 Hours Toledo Private Tour: $184
  • City Sightseeing Toledo Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $30
  • English Tour Toledo Complete with Patio-Palace House ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: $12
  • Guided English walking tour to the monuments of Toledo: $12
  • Guided Tour of Underground Toledo: $15
  • Guided Walking Tour of Toledo Cathedral. VIP EXPERIENCE: $63
  • Guided tour of the Royal Palace of Aranjuez: $14
  • Guided tour of the Toledo Cathedral (Input no included): $11
  • Highlights of Walking Tour & Cathedral. (Tour in English): $53
  • Jewish Toledo Private Walking Tour: $16
  • Legends and Mysteries Night Tour with Underground: $11
  • Night Tour of Aranjuez Mysteries and Legends: $14

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Bodrum $11
    Toledo $23

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 Toledo

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Toledo:

  • Convent Route with Marzipan and Wine Tasting: $21
  • Convent Tour with Marzipan and Wine Tasting in Toledo: $21


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bodrum and Toledo, we can see that Toledo 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 Toledo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Toledo 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 Toledo Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Bodrum or Toledo?

Toledo has a larger population, and is about 90% larger than the population of Bodrum. When comparing the sizes of Bodrum and Toledo, 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.