Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Abu Dhabi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Abu Dhabi or Olympos?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Abu Dhabi and Olympos can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Abu Dhabi or Olympos?
Abu Dhabi
It doesn't get more "lifestyles of the rich and famous" than a vacation to Abu Dhabi. The federal capital and center of government for the United Arab Emirates is arguably the most modern city in the world.
Abu Dhabi has a population of 1.5 million and provides a home to several oil companies and embassies, but this place is definitely a playground for the world's fanciest tourists. This city has several large projects underway including Yas Island's Formula 1 track and Ferrari theme park.
Note: homosexuality is still outlawed in the UAE with harsh punishments including deportation, fines, jail time or even a death sentence.
Olympos
Olympos was an ancient city in Lycia, situated in a river valley near the coast. Its ruins are located south of the modern town Cirali in the Kumluca district of Antalya Province, Turkey. An important Lycian city in the 2nd century BC, Olympos is more famous these days for being the beach resort of choice for backpackers. Staying in an Olympos 'tree house' at one of the dozen-or-so camps that line the path to the ruins and beach has long been the stuff of travel legend. The former hippy-trail hot-spot has been considerably renovated in past years and during summer can be pretty overcrowded. Olympos offers good value and an up-for-it party atmosphere in a lovely setting.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to United Arab Emirates, The Best Tours for Seniors to United Arab Emirates, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Turkey, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Turkey.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAbu Dhabi $164Olympos $95
The average daily cost (per person) in Abu Dhabi is $164, while the average daily cost in Olympos is $95. 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 Abu Dhabi and Olympos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAbu Dhabi $98Olympos $43
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAbu Dhabi $196Olympos $86
Compare Hotels in Abu Dhabi and Olympos
Looking for a hotel in Abu Dhabi or Olympos? 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.
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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: Abu Dhabi Hotel Prices and Olympos Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Abu Dhabi $20Olympos $30
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Abu Dhabi
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Abu Dhabi are as follows:
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Car Rental$31
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Taxi to Airport$14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Abu Dhabi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Abu Dhabi:
- Skydive in Abu Dhabi | Tandem Skydive with transfer: $817
- Private Transfer from Qasr Al Sarab to Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH): $274
- Private Transfer from Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) to Fujairah: $274
- Private Transfer from Jebel Dhanna Resort to Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH): $274
- Private Transfer from Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) to Talal Liwa: $274
- Private Transfer from Talal Liwa to Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH): $274
- Private Transfer from Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) to Jebel Dhanna Resort: $274
- Ferrari world & Warner bros. parks with transfer from Dubai: $250
- Abu Dhabi Helicopter Ride with optional Private Transfers: $222
- Warner Bros World Ticket's -Abu Dhabi Without Transfer: $220
- Private Transfer: Abu Dhabi to Dubai Airport DXB in Luxury Van: $212
- Private Transfer: Abu Dhabi Airport AUH to Dubai in Luxury Van: $202
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Olympos
Also for Olympos, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Kemer Full Day Pirate Boat Trip with Lunch and Optional Transfer: $10
- Kemer Pirate Boat Trip with transfer from Belek: $15
- Kemer Scuba Diving With Lunch and Transfer: $20
- Kemer Suluada Boat Tour (Maldives of Turkey) With Hotel Transfer: $20
- Kemer Pirate Boat Trip With Lunch & Free Hotel Transfer: $20
- Suluada Boat Tour From Antalya (Maldives of Turkey) with Lunch & Hotel Transfer: $20
- Kemer Mega Star Boat Trip With Hotel Transfer and Lunch : $20
- Kemer to Antalya Ariport (AYT) - Departure Private Transfer: $22
- Scuba Diving Tour in Kemer with Lunch and Transfer: $22
- Kemer to Antalya Ariport (AYT) - Departure Private Transfer: $24
- Kemer Scuba Diving Experience with BBQ Lunch and Transfer: $33
- Kemer Horse Riding Experience with Transfer: $39
Is it cheaper to fly into Abu Dhabi or Olympos?
Prices for flights to both Olympos and Abu Dhabi 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
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Food Meals for one dayAbu Dhabi $45Olympos $30
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Abu Dhabi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Abu Dhabi.
- Dubai: Dhow Cruise Marina Multi Cusine Dinner & Tanura Show: $35
- Dubai Marina luxury Dhow Cruise Dinner (catamaran): $42
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari BBQ Dinner Live Shows Pick & Drop More: $45
- Dubai Best Dhow Cruise Dinner Marina: $46
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari With BBQ Dinner & Live Shows: $49
- Desert Safari, Quad Bike, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner: $50
- Desert Tour with BBQ Dinner and Hotel Transfer: $51
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari With Live Shows And BBQ Buffet Dinner: $60
- Abu Dhabi Evening Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner and all Camp Activities : $72
- Desert Safari Abu Dhabi w/ Sand Boarding, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner: $75
- Abu Dhabi Evening Desert Safari & Dinner Under the Stars: $77
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari (Dune Bashing, BBQ Dinner, Camel Ride & Sand Skii): $80
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Olympos
For Olympos, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Olympos, Cirali, Chimera Night Tour with Dinner at Ulupinar : $33
- Kemer Olympos & Yanartas Sunset Jeep Tour with Dinner: $35
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Abu Dhabi $39Olympos $29
Tours and Activities in Abu Dhabi
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Abu Dhabi are as follows:
- Abu Dhabi Full Day City Tour : $100
- Abu Dhabi Louvre Museum Entrance Ticket: $41
- Abu Dhabi Tour-Sheik Zayed Mosque, Emirates Palace With Louvre Musuem: $115
- Falcon Hospital Tour with Transportation : $101
- Private Full-Day Tour in Abu Dhabi: $234
- Ticket to Louvre Museum, Abu Dhabi: $19
- 4 Hour Cultural Tour of Abu Dhabi - Private Tour: $160
- 8 Hour Ticket/Pass For Yas Water World In Dubai.: $103
- Abu Dhabi 'Hidden Gems' by City Break - walking tours made fun!: $32
- Abu Dhabi 4G & 5G Data Roaming for Tourist: $11
- Abu Dhabi : Private Custom Walking Tour with A Guide: $43
- Abu Dhabi City Tour: $186
Tours and Activities in Olympos
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Olympos.
- Spa Experience in Kemer with Pickup: $15
- Turkish Bath Experience in Kemer: $20
- Full Day Rafting Experience From Kemer: $20
- Goynuk Canyon Tour with Entrance Ticket: $25
- 2-in-1 Canyoning and White Water Rafting Adventure with Lunch From Kemer: $25
- Scuba Diving Tour in Kemer Turkey with Two Dives and Lunch: $26
- Pirate Boat Tour on the Beautiful Bays of Kemer: $27
- Kemer Scuba Diving Experience: $27
- Kemer Scuba Diving Experience: Two Dives with Lunch : $30
- Antalya Full-Day City Tour From Kemer With Cable Car : $30
- Full-day Boat Tour from Kemer with Lunch and Foam Party: $33
- Demre Myra Tour with Kekova Sunken City Boat Trip From Kemer: $36
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAbu Dhabi $13Olympos $18
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Abu Dhabi and Olympos, we can see that Abu Dhabi is more expensive. And not only is Olympos much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Abu Dhabi is in Middle East and Olympos is in Europe, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Olympos would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Olympos 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 Abu Dhabi would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Abu Dhabi than you might in Olympos.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Abu Dhabi Expensive? and Is Olympos Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Abu Dhabi or Olympos?
Olympos has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Abu Dhabi experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Olympos in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Abu Dhabi as well as Olympos. Abu Dhabi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
It's very hot in Abu Dhabi this time of the year. Abu Dhabi is a little warmer than Olympos in the summer. The daily temperature in Abu Dhabi averages around 35°C (95°F) in July, and Olympos fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Olympos. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Abu Dhabi this time of the year. In the summer, Abu Dhabi often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Abu Dhabi gets 331 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 385 hours of full sun.
Abu Dhabi usually gets more rain in July than Olympos. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAbu Dhabi 35°C (95°F)Olympos 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Olympos in the Autumn?
Both Olympos and Abu Dhabi are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Abu Dhabi throughout the year.
In the autumn, Abu Dhabi is a little warmer than Olympos. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Abu Dhabi in October average around 29°C (84°F), and Olympos averages at about 20°C (68°F).
It's quite sunny in Olympos. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi usually receives more sunshine than Olympos during autumn. Abu Dhabi gets 314 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 249 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Abu Dhabi usually receives more rain than Olympos. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAbu Dhabi 29°C (84°F)Olympos 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Olympos in the Winter?
Both Olympos and Abu Dhabi during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Abu Dhabi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In January, Abu Dhabi is generally much warmer than Olympos. Daily temperatures in Abu Dhabi average around 18°C (64°F), and Olympos fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
It's quite sunny in Abu Dhabi. In the winter, Abu Dhabi often gets more sunshine than Olympos. Abu Dhabi gets 269 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 147 hours of full sun.
Abu Dhabi usually gets more rain in January than Olympos. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAbu Dhabi 18°C (64°F)Olympos 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Olympos in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Abu Dhabi and Olympos. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Abu Dhabi year-round.
Abu Dhabi is much warmer than Olympos in the spring. The daily temperature in Abu Dhabi averages around 27°C (81°F) in April, and Olympos fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Olympos this time of the year. In Abu Dhabi, it's very sunny this time of the year. Abu Dhabi usually receives more sunshine than Olympos during spring. Abu Dhabi gets 297 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 250 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Abu Dhabi usually receives more rain than Olympos. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAbu Dhabi 27°C (81°F)Olympos 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Olympos and Abu Dhabi
| Abu Dhabi | Olympos | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 20°C (68°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 31°C (88°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 33°C (91°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 35°C (95°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 36°C (97°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 33°C (91°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 29°C (84°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
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