Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Ait Ben Haddou?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Ait Ben Haddou 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 Ait Ben Haddou and Olympos can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Ait Ben Haddou or Olympos?
Ait Ben Haddou
Think of a time when you've seen Jerusalem in a movie. Chances are what you're really looking at is the traditional, mud brick city of Ait Ben Haddou, Morocco. This city on the edge of the High Atlas Mountains has been an UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987, and has also been seen in movies like Lawrence of Arabia, Orson Welles' Sodom and Gomorrah, Jesus of Nazareth, the French version of Cleopatra, Bertolucci's Sheltering Sky, Scorsese's Kundun, Gillies MacKannon's Hideous Kinky, Ridley Scott's Gladiator, Oliver Stone's Alexander the Great, and in some scenes from Game of Thrones.
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 Morocco, The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco, 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 dayAit Ben Haddou $95Olympos $81
The average daily cost (per person) in Ait Ben Haddou is $95, while the average daily cost in Olympos is $81. 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 Ait Ben Haddou and Olympos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAit Ben Haddou $27Olympos $30
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAit Ben Haddou $54Olympos $60
Compare Hotels in Ait Ben Haddou and Olympos
Looking for a hotel in Ait Ben Haddou 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: Ait Ben Haddou Hotel Prices and Olympos Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ait Ben Haddou $31Olympos $21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Olympos
Also for Olympos, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Antalya / Belek / Kemer : Suluada Boat Trip w/ Lunch & Transfer: $12
- Antalya / Kemer : Scuba Diving For Beginners w/ Lunch & Transfer: $23
- Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Beldibi Hotels: $82
- Antalya Airport Vip Private Transfer With Meet Transfer: $41
- Antalya Beldibi Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $70
- Antalya Camyuva Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $88
- Antalya Kemer Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $88
- Antalya Kiris Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $88
- Departure Private Transfer Kemer or Side to Antalya Airport AYT: $61
- Departure Private Transfer from Kiris, Camyuva, Tekirova to Antalya Airport: $61
- From Antalya/Kemer: Scuba Diving Tour with Lunch & Transfer: $29
- Gonster Pirate Boat Tour with BBQ Lunch and Transfer from Kemer: $46
Is it cheaper to fly into Ait Ben Haddou or Olympos?
Prices for flights to both Olympos and Ait Ben Haddou 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 dayAit Ben Haddou $44Olympos $36
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Olympos
For Olympos, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Fire of Anatolia Dance Show Dinner and Transfer from Kemer: $99
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ait Ben Haddou $31Olympos $20
Tours and Activities in Olympos
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Olympos.
- Kemer Quad Safari Experience at Goynuk Canyon: $18
- Day Tour to Suluada by Boat: $18
- Full Day Rafting Experience From Kemer: $20
- Kemer Turkish Bath Experience with Sauna, Scrub & Oil Massage: $21
- Suluada Island Boat Tour From Kemer: $27
- Kemer River Rafting Tour with Lunch and Hotel Pickup: $27
- Kemer Pirate Boat Tour with Lunch & Free Soft Drinks: $27
- Kemer 3 in 1 Tour Rafting Quad Safari and Zipline Experience: $28
- Suluada Boat Tour from Kemer – The Maldives of Turkey: $30
- Green Canyon Boat and Green Lake Tour with Lunch and Soft Drinks: $35
- Quad Off Road Safari Tour Kemer: $37
- 9 Hours Rafting, Buggy Safari and Zipline Adventure from Kemer: $38
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAit Ben Haddou $6.66Olympos $12
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ait Ben Haddou and Olympos, we can see that Ait Ben Haddou is more expensive. And not only is Olympos much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Ait Ben Haddou is in Africa 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 Ait Ben Haddou would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ait Ben Haddou 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 Ait Ben Haddou Expensive? and Is Olympos Expensive?.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.