How much does a one-week holiday in Bodrum, Turkey, cost?

Bodrum is one of the leading tourist destinations not only in the Aegean and Turkey, but also worldwide; however, it is also among the most expensive in the country. During the high season, a basic holiday of one week with breakfast for two people starts at 650 euros; but an all-inclusive hotel package can easily exceed 1,300 euros.

These figures have been provided by local professionals in the tourism sector themselves, who point out, however, that some establishments have kept their prices the same as last year, and that many private beaches are choosing to not charge an entrance fee.

The vice-president of the Bodrum Hotel Owners’ Association, Alişir Şahin, emphasised the advantages of this popular Turkish destination in comments to the DHA news agency: “The weather in Bodrum is very pleasant; as the temperature of the air rises, so does the temperature of the sea. Bodrum offers holiday options to suit all budgets. In June, hotel occupancy averaged between 70 and 75%.”

“The domestic market has been choosing Bodrum for many years. We have hotels and rooms with special offers. Bodrum covers a very large area and comprises different zones. There are holidays to suit all budgets; the location where guests wish to stay is very important. There are 2, 3, 4 and 5-star hotels, as well as luxury accommodation,” added Şahin.

A destination visited by some of the world’s wealthiest people

“In a 3 or 4-star hotel, a family room can be booked during the high season for between 10,000 and 12,000 Turkish liras (between €190 and €225). A visitor planning a week’s stay can get a double room with breakfast from 35,000 Turkish liras (€650). In high season, a one-week all-inclusive package can cost 70,000 Turkish liras (€1,300)”, he said.

Zeynel Kılıç, a local tourism professional, stated that all hotels are currently fully booked: “This level of activity will continue until the start of the school term. After that, with foreign tourists, the season will extend until the end of October”, he explained.

“In Muğla as a whole, tourist numbers stand at around 3.5 million visitors a year. In Bodrum, this figure averages around 1.6 million tourists,” emphasised Kılıç, who also pointed out that in the bays of the province of Muğla there are around 100 large ultra-luxury yachts carrying some of the world’s wealthiest people.

Hotels and restaurants to suit all budgets

Even so, “all-inclusive establishments in many parts of Bodrum offer holidays to domestic tourists at very affordable prices,” he said. “There are restaurants where you can eat for 10,000 liras (€190) and others where you can eat for 750 liras (€14). Bodrum is a destination designed for everyone,” he said.

Kemal Özyurt, another Turkish businessman in the tourism sector, commented that “most places have kept last year’s prices and haven’t raised them”. “Many beaches don’t charge an entrance fee. They’ve set very low minimum spending limits. The beaches, especially Türkbükü, are very busy. There are establishments and beaches where you can spend the day for between 1,000 and 2,000 Turkish liras (between €19 and €37)”.

Situated on the Turkish coast of the Aegean Sea, Bodrum has established itself in recent years as one of Turkey’s most popular tourist destinations thanks to its beaches, its crystal-clear waters, its nightlife and its historical heritage. Among its main attractions are Bodrum Castle, its marina – teeming with luxury yachts – the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus — one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World — and boat trips around its coves and bays. Furthermore, its wide range of hotels, restaurants and activities attracts all kinds of travellers looking for a holiday destination.

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