Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Alexandria?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Alexandria 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 Alexandria and Olympos can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Alexandria or Olympos?
Alexandria
There are few cities in the world with a history as rich, deep, tragic and fascinating than Alexandria, Egypt. Founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC, Egypt's second largest city has seen the most extreme ups and extreme downs. The city watched the beautiful and iconic Alexandria Lighthouse crumble to the ground after several natural disasters. The Alexandria Library housed their most sacred and historical documents only to be burned to the ground. These structures may be physically gone, but the history remains. Alexandria is a city with an ancient allure that draws in visitors from all over the world. Alexandria is a survivor city ready for a comeback.
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 Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best Budget Tours to Egypt, 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 dayAlexandria $17Olympos $95
The average daily cost (per person) in Alexandria is $17, 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 Alexandria and Olympos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAlexandria $7.99Olympos $43
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAlexandria $16Olympos $86
Compare Hotels in Alexandria and Olympos
Looking for a hotel in Alexandria 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: Alexandria Hotel Prices and Olympos Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Alexandria $2.49Olympos $30
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Alexandria
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Alexandria:
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Taxi to Train Station$0.08
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Alexandria
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Alexandria:
- From Private Transfer to Luxor: $251
- Private transfer from Luxor to Alexandria: $243
- From Private One-Way Transfer to Cairo: $75
- Private Transfer from Alexandria to Cairo : $73
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Port to Cairo Int Airport (CAI): $71
- Private One Way Transfer from Alexandria Hotels to Cairo and Giza Hotels: $68
- Private Transfer from Alexandria to Cairo/Giza Hotels or Cairo./Giza to Alexandr: $65
- Alexandria Airport to Alexandria - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $52
- Private Transfer from 6 of October City to El Cairo (CAI) Airport: $52
- Private Pickup Transfer From A Hotel In Alexandria To Borg Al Arab Airport: $50
- Borg El Arab Arrival & Departure Transfers: $40
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Airport (HBE) to Alexandria: $26
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Olympos
Also for Olympos, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Camyuva Hotels: $98
- Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Kiris Hotels: $82
- Antalya Beldibi Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $65
- Antalya Camyuva Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $82
- Antalya Kiris Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $82
- Kemer Full Day Pirate Boat Trip with Lunch and Optional Transfer: $10
- Kemer Horse Riding Experience with Transfer: $39
- Kemer Horse Safari Experience With Free Hotel Transfer: $50
- Kemer Jeep Safari With Free Hotel Transfer & Lunch: $40
- Kemer Mega Star Boat Trip With Hotel Transfer and Lunch : $20
- Kemer Pirate Boat Tour with BBQ Lunch & Roundtrip Transfer: $47
- Kemer Pirate Boat Trip With Lunch & Free Hotel Transfer: $20
Is it cheaper to fly into Alexandria or Olympos?
Prices for flights to both Olympos and Alexandria 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 dayAlexandria $6.46Olympos $30
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Alexandria
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Alexandria.
- Half-Day Food Tour in Alexandria, Egypt: $35
- Alexandria Food Tour: $50
- From Giza: Sound&light show, Giza pyramids and Dinner on the Nile: $94
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.Alexandria $3.50Olympos $29
Tours and Activities in Alexandria
Here are a few actual costs in Alexandria for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Day Tour to Alamein and Alexandria: $169
- National Museum and Egyptian museum Private Tour in Egypt: $258
- Tour to The Qaitbay Citadel in Alexandria: $16
- 10-Hour Historical Pyramids Tour from Alexandria Port: $130
- 2 Day Tour Visit the Top Attractions of Alexandria City: $174
- 2 Day Tour Visit the Top Attractions of Alexandria City: $155
- 6-Hour Day Tour to Alexandria Attractions with Pickup Included: $78
- 6-Hour Private Day Tour to Rashid from Alexandria: $100
- 8 Days Ultra Luxury Cairo, Alexandria & Nile cruise: $4,190
- Alamein full day tour from Alexandria: $95
- Alexandria : Rosetta Day Tour from Alexandria: $117
- Alexandria : Tour to WadiElNatroun Monastery from Alexandria: $135
Tours and Activities in Olympos
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Olympos.
- Spa Experience in Kemer with Pickup: $18
- Turkish Bath Experience in 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
- Safari Adventure in the mountains from Kemer: $32
- 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 dayAlexandria $1.35Olympos $18
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Alexandria and Olympos, we can see that Olympos is more expensive. And not only is Alexandria much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Alexandria 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 Alexandria would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Alexandria 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 Olympos would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Olympos than you might in Alexandria.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Alexandria Expensive? and Is Olympos Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Alexandria or Olympos?
Olympos has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Alexandria experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Alexandria or Olympos in the Summer?
Both Olympos and Alexandria during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Alexandria because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the summer, Alexandria is around the same temperature as Olympos. Typically, the summer temperatures in Alexandria in July average around 26°C (79°F), and Olympos averages at about 27°C (80°F).
Alexandria usually gets more rain in July than Olympos. Alexandria 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 JulyAlexandria 26°C (79°F)Olympos 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Alexandria or Olympos in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Alexandria and Olympos. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Alexandria year-round.
In October, Alexandria is generally around the same temperature as Olympos. Daily temperatures in Alexandria average around 22°C (72°F), and Olympos fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
In October, Alexandria usually receives more rain than Olympos. Alexandria 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 OctoberAlexandria 22°C (72°F)Olympos 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Alexandria or Olympos in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Alexandria as well as Olympos. Alexandria attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Alexandria is a little warmer than Olympos in the winter. The daily temperature in Alexandria averages around 13°C (55°F) in January, and Olympos fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
Alexandria usually gets more rain in January than Olympos. Alexandria gets 50 mm (2 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 JanuaryAlexandria 13°C (55°F)Olympos 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Alexandria or Olympos in the Spring?
Both Olympos and Alexandria are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Alexandria throughout the year.
In the spring, Alexandria is a little warmer than Olympos. Typically, the spring temperatures in Alexandria in April average around 19°C (66°F), and Olympos averages at about 16°C (61°F).
In April, Alexandria usually receives more rain than Olympos. Alexandria 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 AprilAlexandria 19°C (66°F)Olympos 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Olympos and Alexandria
| Alexandria | Olympos | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 16°C (61°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 14°C (57°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
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