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

Should you visit Bodrum or Torun?

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 Torun 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 Torun?

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.

Torun

Torun is a city in northern Poland, on the Vistula River. This magnificently walled Gothic town on the Vistula should be high on every traveler's list, possibly as its delights seem low on everyone else's, leaving visitors who make it here to revel unrestricted in its wealth of red-brick buildings, Unesco-listed sites and medieval city defenses, all of which WWII mercifully decided to ignore. Beyond architecture, Torun is also well known as the birthplace of Nicolaus Copernicus. His name is all over town, and you can even buy gingerbread shaped in his image. This other Torun icon - its pierniki (gingerbread) - is famous across Poland.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Anzac Day Tours in Turkey, The Best Coach Bus Tours in Turkey, The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland.


Which place is cheaper, Torun 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 Torun is $42. 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 Torun in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Bodrum $38
    Torun $16
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Bodrum $76
    Torun $32
Compare Hotels in Bodrum and Torun

Looking for a hotel in Bodrum or Torun? 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 Torun


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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 Torun Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Bodrum $19
    Torun $5.41

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bodrum

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

  • Private Airport Transfer from Bodrum airport to Kusadasi: $300
  • Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Kusadasi Hotels: $221
  • Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Mugla City Center Hotels: $191
  • Bodrum Akyarlar Hotels to Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers: $137
  • Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Kadikalesi Hotels: $125
  • Private Arrival Transfer: Bodrum Airport to Marmaris Hotels: $119
  • Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Akyarlar Hotels: $119
  • Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Yaliciftlik Hotels: $114
  • Bodrum Milas Airport (BJV) to Bodrum Round-Trip Private Transfer: $110
  • Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Ortakent Hotels: $108
  • Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Gundogan Hotels: $108
  • Off-Road Jeep Safari Tour in Bodrum with Lunch & Transfer: $102

Is it cheaper to fly into Bodrum or Torun?

Prices for flights to both Torun 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
    Torun $19

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 Torun

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Torun:


  • Ice Cream
    $0.72
  • Gingerbread
    $0.69
  • Sandwich
    $1.16

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Torun

For Torun, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Torun Private Traditional Polish Food Tour: $194

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Bodrum $25
    Torun $5.00

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

Typical Entertainment Prices in Torun

For Torun, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Gingerbread Cooking Class
    $2.62

Tours and Activities in Torun

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

  • Copernicus to Castles Self Guided Tour of Torun Old Town: $8.66
  • Discover A Private Walking Adventure: $283
  • Gothic architecture and Copernicus's Life Private Walking Tour: $117
  • Private walking city tour in Torun: $295
  • Torun Copernicus Trail and Old Town Private Walking Tour: $141
  • Torun Living Museum of Gingerbread and Old Town Private Walking Tour: $139
  • Torun Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour: $107
  • Torun Private Polish Beer Tasting Tour: $173
  • Torun Private Vodka Tasting Tour: $172
  • Walking Tour of the medieval Toruń : $150

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Bodrum $11
    Torun $5.51

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


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bodrum and Torun, we can see that Bodrum is more expensive. And not only is Torun much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Torun would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Torun 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 Bodrum would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bodrum than you might in Torun.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bodrum Expensive? and Is Torun Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Bodrum or Torun?

Torun has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Bodrum. When comparing the sizes of Bodrum and Torun, 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.