Budget — Bodrum

Bodrum is Turkey's most expensive resort in high season, but accessible in May-June and September-October.

Accommodation: - Simple pansiyon Bitez or Bodrum-centre: €50-100/night for 2 - 3-4 star hotel Bitez, Turgutreis: €100-200/night for 2 - Boutique hotel Yalıkavak, Türkbükü, Gümüşlük: €200-500/night for 2 - Luxury boutique hotel (Macakizi, Maçakızı Hotel): €500-1500/night for 2 - Maxx Royal Bodrum (5-star all-inclusive): €400-1000/night for 2 - Yacht charter: €1500-5000/day for 8-12 people

Food: - Breakfast included in most hotels - Lunch on beach: 200-400 TRY (€6-12/person, snack bar) - Lunch restaurant: 300-600 TRY (€9-18/person, local taverna) to 1000-2000 TRY (€30-60/person, fish restaurant) - Gastronomic dinner: 2000-5000 TRY (€60-150/person, Macakizi, Maçakızı) without drinks - Aegean wine by the glass: 100-200 TRY (€3-6), bottle: 500-1500 TRY (€15-45) - Cocktail at chic beach club: 300-500 TRY (€9-15)

Activities: - Castle of Saint Peter + Museum of Underwater Archaeology: 320 TRY (€10) - Mausoleum of Halicarnassus: 200 TRY (€6) - Ancient theatre: free - Day peninsula cruise: €30-60/person with lunch - Ferry Kos (Greece) excursion: €35-50 return - 4-8 day gulet cruise: €400-1500/person - Scuba diving: €50-90/dive - Private day yacht charter: €200-500 for 4-6 persons

Transport: BJV airport-Bodrum centre 45 min (Havaş bus €8, taxi €50-70). Dolmuş (collective minibus) between peninsula stations 20-50 TRY (€0.60-1.50). Car rental €25-50/day at BJV. BiTaksi taxi available in Bodrum-centre.

Daily budget: €110/day/person standard hotel 3-4 star + local food. For an ultra-luxury stay (Macakizi + gastronomic restaurants + day yacht): €800-1500/person/day.