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

Should you visit Bodrum or Warsaw?

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 Warsaw 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 Warsaw?

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.

Warsaw

Warsaw is the capital city of Poland. It has a population of 1.7 million, making it the country's largest city. Located on the Vistula River, it is a popular tourist destination for its interesting architecture and culture. The right bank of the river was the first area to become populated in the 9th or 10 century. Today, however, the city's central district is on the left bank of the river. The Old Town, where you will find many sights and attractions, is fully contained within the city center.

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, Warsaw 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 Warsaw is $124. 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 Warsaw in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Bodrum $38
    Warsaw $57
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Bodrum $76
    Warsaw $114
Compare Hotels in Bodrum and Warsaw

Looking for a hotel in Bodrum or Warsaw? 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 Warsaw


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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 Warsaw Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Bodrum $19
    Warsaw $5.10

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

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Warsaw

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

  • Transfer from Krakow to Warsaw or Warsaw to Krakow: $591
  • Private Transfer to/from Krakow: $522
  • Private Full-Day Tour of Warsaw with Tickets and Transfers: $459
  • Limousine Transfer: Warsaw Chopin Airport to City Center: $429
  • Private Transfer from Warsaw to Krakow Private driver service: $299
  • Private Transfer from Warsaw to Wroclaw with 2h of Sightseeing: $287
  • Private transfer from Warszawa to Krakow: $275
  • Private transfer from Warsaw to Krakow with 2h of Sightseeing: $270
  • Private transfer Warsaw-Poznań or Poznań-Warsaw: $254
  • Wilanow Palace and Gardens with Guide, Tickets and Transfers: $225
  • Extreme Shooting Range Experience with Transfer: $187
  • Extreme Shooting Range Experience with Transfers: $185

Is it cheaper to fly into Bodrum or Warsaw?

Prices for flights to both Warsaw 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
    Warsaw $51

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 Warsaw

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


  • Dinner for Two
    $14
  • Lunch for Two
    $12

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Warsaw

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

  • Lunch or dinner at Hard Rock Cafe with Skip-the-Line: $33
  • Traditional Pierogi Dinner with Beer: $36
  • Polish Dumplings Cooking Class: $74
  • Warsaw's No 1 cooking class-Polish dumplings with liqueur tasting: $76
  • The Art of Pierogi Making - Warsaw cooking class dumplings: $86
  • Polish Food Tour: $92
  • Warsaw Traditional Food Tour with Adrian: $93
  • Half-Day Polish Food Walking Tour with Guide and Dinner: $94
  • Warsaw Food Tour with Local Guide: $113
  • 4-Hour Polish Food Tour: $115
  • Taste of Poland - Old Town food tour and guided walk in one: $115
  • Dinner Show at Sabat Theatre: $115

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Bodrum $25
    Warsaw $7.77

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 Warsaw

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

  • ''Cheers on wheels''- Vodka tasting tour by Retro Bus : $54
  • 2 hour: Palace of Culture & Science Guided Tour in English: $82
  • 2 in 1 Warsaw tour Royal Route & Communist Area: $18
  • 2-Hour Guided Tour to Wilanów Palace in Warsaw: $50
  • 2h Private Cruise for 4 on Vistula in Warsaw with our Helmsman: $169
  • 3 hour: POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews Tour: $81
  • 3-Hour Guided Cycling Tour of Warsaw: $41
  • 3-hour tour at Warsaw Uprising 1944 Museum /inc. Pick-up/: $81
  • A unique walking tour of Jewish Warsaw - past and present: $32
  • Agvo Shooting Range Experience in Warsaw: $42
  • Architecture Walking Tour in Warsaw: $84
  • Best of Warsaw - private tour by retro minibus with hotel pickup: $155

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Bodrum $11
    Warsaw $12

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 Warsaw

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Warsaw:

  • Pub Crawl with Optional 1-Hour Open Bar: $25
  • The Original Pub Crawl: $25
  • Warsaw Wine Tasting Private Tour with Wine Expert: $188
  • Warsaw Wine Tasting Private Tour with Wine Expert: $190


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


Which is Bigger, Bodrum or Warsaw?

Warsaw has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Bodrum. When comparing the sizes of Bodrum and Warsaw, 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 Warsaw?

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 Warsaw in the Summer?

Both Warsaw and Bodrum are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, the city activities and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Warsaw this time of year.

In July, Bodrum is generally a little warmer than Warsaw. Daily temperatures in Bodrum average around 27°C (81°F), and Warsaw fluctuates around 19°C (65°F).

In July, Bodrum usually receives less rain than Warsaw. Bodrum gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Warsaw receives 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Bodrum 27°C (81°F) 
    Warsaw 19°C (65°F)

Should I visit Bodrum or Warsaw in the Autumn?

Both Warsaw and Bodrum during the autumn are popular places to visit. Furthermore, many travelers come to Warsaw for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.

Bodrum is much warmer than Warsaw in the autumn. The daily temperature in Bodrum averages around 19°C (66°F) in October, and Warsaw fluctuates around 9°C (49°F).

Bodrum usually gets less rain in October than Warsaw. Bodrum gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Warsaw receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Bodrum 19°C (66°F) 
    Warsaw 9°C (49°F)

Should I visit Bodrum or Warsaw in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Bodrum and Warsaw. Furthermore, many visitors come to Warsaw in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

Warsaw can get quite cold in the winter. In the winter, Bodrum is much warmer than Warsaw. Typically, the winter temperatures in Bodrum in January average around 10°C (50°F), and Warsaw averages at about -3°C (27°F).

Bodrum gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Bodrum usually receives more rain than Warsaw. Bodrum gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Warsaw receives 22 mm (0.9 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Bodrum 10°C (50°F) 
    Warsaw -3°C (27°F)

Should I visit Bodrum or Warsaw in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to Bodrum as well as Warsaw. Additionally, most visitors come to Warsaw for the activities around the city and the natural beauty during these months.

In April, Bodrum is generally much warmer than Warsaw. Daily temperatures in Bodrum average around 15°C (59°F), and Warsaw fluctuates around 9°C (47°F).

Bodrum usually gets around the same amount of rain in April as Warsaw. Bodrum gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Warsaw receives 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Bodrum 15°C (59°F) 
    Warsaw 9°C (47°F)

Typical Weather for Warsaw and Bodrum

Bodrum Warsaw
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 10°C (50°F) 149 mm (5.9 in) -3°C (27°F) 22 mm (0.9 in)
Feb 10°C (50°F) 103 mm (4.1 in) -1°C (30°F) 21 mm (0.8 in)
Mar 12°C (53°F) 86 mm (3.4 in) 3°C (37°F) 28 mm (1.1 in)
Apr 15°C (59°F) 32 mm (1.3 in) 9°C (47°F) 32 mm (1.3 in)
May 19°C (67°F) 16 mm (0.6 in) 14°C (57°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Jun 24°C (75°F) 3 mm (0.1 in) 17°C (63°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Jul 27°C (81°F) 1 mm (0 in) 19°C (65°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Aug 27°C (81°F) 1 mm (0 in) 18°C (65°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Sep 24°C (75°F) 23 mm (0.9 in) 14°C (58°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)
Oct 19°C (66°F) 29 mm (1.1 in) 9°C (49°F) 38 mm (1.5 in)
Nov 14°C (58°F) 110 mm (4.3 in) 4°C (39°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
Dec 12°C (53°F) 164 mm (6.5 in) -0°C (31°F) 32 mm (1.3 in)