Comparison · Antalya vs Bodrum · Turkey
Antalya vs Bodrum
Two great trips, different strengths. Here is how they compare on the things that decide it.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Esginmurat, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
Choose Antalya for Kaleiçi old town, Hadrian's Gate and lower day-to-day costs; choose Bodrum for Bodrum Castle and Mausoleum at Halicarnassus. Antalya is generally less expensive, and the two are about 292 km apart.
Key facts
- Distance apart
- 292 km
- Less expensive
- Antalya
- Best time for Antalya
- May–June and September–October
- Best time for Bodrum
- May–June and September–October
Side by side
| Antalya | Bodrum | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Turkey |
| Known for | Kaleiçi old town, Hadrian's Gate and Konyaaltı and Lara beaches | Bodrum Castle, Mausoleum at Halicarnassus and Gulet cruises |
| Best time to visit | May–June and September–October | May–June and September–October |
| Ideal stay | 6 days | 7 days |
| Mid-range budget per day | $90–$180 | $130–$260 |
| Cost level | Affordable | Moderately priced |
| Warmest month | July, 34°C (93°F) | July, 33°C (91°F) |
| Coldest month | January, 15°C (59°F) | January, 15°C (59°F) |
| Free sights in our guide | 8 | 6 |
| Day trips in our guide | 7 | 6 |
| Beaches | Konyaaltı Beach | Bitez |
| Airports | AYT | BJV |
Which one is right for you?
Choose Antalya for…
Kaleiçi old town, Hadrian's Gate and lower day-to-day costs. Antalya is the largest city on Turkey's Mediterranean coast and the gateway to the Turquoise Coast. Its historic core, Kaleiçi, is a walled quarter of Ottoman houses and lanes on cliffs above a Roman harbour, entered through the triple-arched Hadrian's Gate…
Choose Bodrum for…
Bodrum Castle and Mausoleum at Halicarnassus. Bodrum is the main town of a hilly peninsula on Turkey's south-west Aegean coast, built on the site of ancient Halicarnassus, home of the Mausoleum that was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The Knights' Castle of St Peter divides the town's two…
Top sights compared
| # | Antalya | Bodrum |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kaleiçi old town | Bodrum Castle and the Museum of Underwater Archaeology |
| 2 | Hadrian's Gate | Mausoleum at Halicarnassus |
| 3 | Yivli Minaret | Ancient Theatre of Halicarnassus |
| 4 | Antalya Museum | Myndos Gate |
| 5 | Old harbour boat trip | Bodrum windmills |
Food compared
| Antalya | Bodrum |
|---|---|
| Antalya-style piyaz | Çökertme kebabı |
| Şiş köfte | Stuffed courgette flowers |
| Hibeş | Sea beans |
| Gözleme | Aegean wild greens |
Which is cheaper?
Antalya is usually the less expensive of the two: a mid-range day costs about $90–$180 per person there, against $130–$260 in Bodrum (AMZBooking estimates, excluding flights). Antalya on a budget.
Can you visit both?
Yes. Antalya and Bodrum are about 292 km apart, so they combine well in one trip: allow 6 days in Antalya and 7 in Bodrum.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Antalya or Bodrum cheaper?
Antalya is usually less expensive: about $90–$180 a day mid-range against $130–$260 (estimates).
+Is Antalya or Bodrum better for a first trip?
Pick Antalya for Kaleiçi old town, Hadrian's Gate and lower day-to-day costs, or Bodrum for Bodrum Castle and Mausoleum at Halicarnassus.
+How far is Antalya from Bodrum?
About 292 km in a straight line.