Comparison · Bodrum vs Mykonos · Turkey / Greece
Bodrum vs Mykonos
Two great trips, different strengths. Here is how they compare on the things that decide it.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
Choose Bodrum for Bodrum Castle, Mausoleum at Halicarnassus and lower day-to-day costs; choose Mykonos for Little Venice, Windmills of Kato Mili and a short break. Bodrum is generally less expensive, and the two are about 192 km apart.
Key facts
- Distance apart
- 192 km
- Less expensive
- Bodrum
- Best time for Bodrum
- May–June and September–October
- Best time for Mykonos
- June and September
Side by side
| Bodrum | Mykonos | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Greece |
| Known for | Bodrum Castle, Mausoleum at Halicarnassus and Gulet cruises | Little Venice, Windmills of Kato Mili and Beach clubs |
| Best time to visit | May–June and September–October | June and September |
| Ideal stay | 7 days | 4 days |
| Mid-range budget per day | $130–$260 | $250–$450 |
| Cost level | Moderately priced | Very expensive |
| Warmest month | July, 33°C (91°F) | July, 28°C (82°F) |
| Coldest month | January, 15°C (59°F) | January, 14°C (57°F) |
| Free sights in our guide | 6 | 8 |
| Day trips in our guide | 6 | 5 |
| Beaches | Bitez | Ornos |
| Airports | BJV | JMK |
Which one is right for you?
Choose Bodrum for…
Bodrum Castle, Mausoleum at Halicarnassus and lower day-to-day costs. 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…
Choose Mykonos for…
Little Venice, Windmills of Kato Mili and a short break. Mykonos is a small, dry Cycladic island whose main town, Chora, is a maze of whitewashed lanes, blue-shuttered houses and chapels around an old harbour. Its row of windmills and the balconied seafront of Little Venice are among the most photographed sights…
Top sights compared
| # | Bodrum | Mykonos |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bodrum Castle and the Museum of Underwater Archaeology | Little Venice |
| 2 | Mausoleum at Halicarnassus | Kato Mili windmills |
| 3 | Ancient Theatre of Halicarnassus | Panagia Paraportiani |
| 4 | Myndos Gate | Delos |
| 5 | Bodrum windmills | Archaeological Museum of Mykonos |
Food compared
| Bodrum | Mykonos |
|---|---|
| Çökertme kebabı | Kopanisti |
| Stuffed courgette flowers | Louza |
| Sea beans | Mostra |
| Aegean wild greens | Mykonian onion pie |
Which is cheaper?
Bodrum is usually the less expensive of the two: a mid-range day costs about $130–$260 per person there, against $250–$450 in Mykonos (AMZBooking estimates, excluding flights). Bodrum on a budget.
Can you visit both?
Yes. Bodrum and Mykonos are about 192 km apart, so they combine well in one trip: allow 7 days in Bodrum and 4 in Mykonos.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Bodrum or Mykonos cheaper?
Bodrum is usually less expensive: about $130–$260 a day mid-range against $250–$450 (estimates).
+Is Bodrum or Mykonos better for a first trip?
Pick Bodrum for Bodrum Castle, Mausoleum at Halicarnassus and lower day-to-day costs, or Mykonos for Little Venice, Windmills of Kato Mili and a short break.
+How far is Bodrum from Mykonos?
About 192 km in a straight line.