Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Alicante?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Alicante 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 Alicante and Olympos can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Alicante or Olympos?
Alicante
Alicante is a gorgeous coastal city in the Costa Blanca region, on the east coast of Spain. The region is famous for its white sandy beaches, the party-haven of Benidorm and the stunning palm tree-lined boulevard in the city of Alicante. I have been visiting Alicante for close to 20 years, so, it has become almost a second home to me. Here are my top tips to have the best vacation in Alicante.
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 3-Week Tours in Spain, The Best Bicycle Tours in Spain, 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 dayAlicante €127Olympos €89
The average daily cost (per person) in Alicante is €127, while the average daily cost in Olympos is €89. 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 Alicante and Olympos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAlicante €42Olympos €40
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAlicante €84Olympos €80
Compare Hotels in Alicante and Olympos
Looking for a hotel in Alicante 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: Alicante Hotel Prices and Olympos Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Alicante -Olympos €28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Alicante
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Alicante:
- Private Transfer from Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport to Puerto Lumbreras : $281
- Private Transfer from Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport to La Azohia: $269
- Private Transfer from Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport to La Drova (urbanisation): $254
- Private Transfer from Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport to Bolnuevo: $254
- Private Transfer from Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport to la Manga Puerto Maestre: $245
- Private Transfer from Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport to Cehegin: $245
- Private Transfer from Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport to La Manga strip dos Mares: $237
- Private Transfer from Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport to Cabo de Palos: $237
- Private Transfer from Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport to Gandia: $237
- Private Transfer from Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport to Campo sol Golf Resort : $226
- Private Transfer from Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport to Orba: $218
- Private Transfer from Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport to Oliva: $218
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 Alicante or Olympos?
Prices for flights to both Olympos and Alicante 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 dayAlicante €72Olympos €28
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Alicante
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Alicante.
- Secret Flavors Food Tour: $31
- Paella and Sangria Cooking Workshop: $60
- Paella and Sangría Cooking Workshop: $64
- Central Market Guided Food Tour with Tapas Bars: $70
- Alicante Food Tour: $71
- Fuse Spanish With Italian For Dinner In Mutxamel: $89
- Alicante PRIVATE Food Tour With Locals: 10 Food & Drink Tastings Included: $136
- Cooking Class with Private Chef and Local Wine: $176
- Alicante cooking class with a private chef: $180
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.Alicante €53Olympos €28
Typical Entertainment Prices in Alicante
Here are a few typical costs in Alicante for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Food and Tapas Tour (for 2)€54
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Catamaran Cruise (for 2)€67
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Wine Tasting Tour (for 2)€120
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Walking Tour (for 2)€60
Tours and Activities in Alicante
Here are a few actual costs in Alicante for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Alcoy Walking Tour on the Modernist Route: $202
- Alicante - Old Town Private Walking Tour: $385
- Alicante : E-Bike Coast Tour, Román Fishpond and Snorkeling: $37
- Alicante : Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide: $49
- Alicante Charming Villages Tour: Villajoyosa and Altea: $75
- Alicante City & Beach Bike Tour : $33
- Alicante Discovery Tour from Benidorm: $28
- Alicante Evening Tapas tour: $82
- Alicante Food and Tapas Tour with a Local Guide : $32
- Alicante Highlights Bike Tour(min 2p) MEDIUM CYCLE LEVEL REQUIRED: $35
- Alicante Highlights Private Tour with Castle : $76
- Alicante Historic Small Group Tour with Tapas Tasting: $32
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 dayAlicante -Olympos €17
Sample the Local Flavors in Alicante
Also in Alicante, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Santa Bárbara Castle Wine Tasting with Cold Cuts: $28
- Vineyards of Wine Tasting Tour: $73
- Alicante Wine Tour with Wine Tasting : $74
- Private Tour of Vinalopó Castles and Wine Tasting: $82
- Food Walking Tour with Wine Tasting and Tapas: $144
- Alicante Wine Tasting and Tapas for Foodies: $147
- Total Alicante walking tour, tapas and wine tasting: $267
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Alicante and Olympos, we can see that Alicante is more expensive. And not only is Olympos much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Alicante would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Alicante 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 Alicante Expensive? and Is Olympos Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Alicante or Olympos?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Alicante or Olympos in the Summer?
Both Olympos and Alicante during the summer are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Alicante for the beaches and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In July, Alicante is generally around the same temperature as Olympos. Daily temperatures in Alicante average around 25°C (77°F), and Olympos fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
In Olympos, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Alicante. In the summer, Alicante often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Alicante gets 341 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 385 hours of full sun.
Alicante usually gets less rain in July than Olympos. Alicante gets 4 mm (0.2 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 JulyAlicante 25°C (77°F)Olympos 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Alicante or Olympos in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Alicante and Olympos. The autumn months attract visitors to Alicante because of the shopping scene.
Alicante is around the same temperature as Olympos in the autumn. The daily temperature in Alicante averages around 20°C (68°F) in October, and Olympos fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Olympos this time of the year. In Alicante, it's very sunny this time of the year. Alicante usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during autumn. Alicante gets 225 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 249 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Alicante usually receives more rain than Olympos. Alicante gets 66 mm (2.6 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 OctoberAlicante 20°C (68°F)Olympos 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Alicante or Olympos in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Alicante as well as Olympos. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Alicante this time of year.
In the winter, Alicante is around the same temperature as Olympos. Typically, the winter temperatures in Alicante in January average around 11°C (52°F), and Olympos averages at about 11°C (52°F).
In the winter, Alicante often gets more sunshine than Olympos. Alicante gets 178 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 147 hours of full sun.
Alicante usually gets more rain in January than Olympos. Alicante gets 20 mm (0.8 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 JanuaryAlicante 11°C (52°F)Olympos 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Alicante or Olympos in the Spring?
Both Olympos and Alicante are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Alicante for the beaches.
In April, Alicante is generally around the same temperature as Olympos. Daily temperatures in Alicante average around 16°C (60°F), and Olympos fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
It's quite sunny in Olympos. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Alicante. Alicante usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Olympos during spring. Alicante gets 243 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 250 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Alicante usually receives more rain than Olympos. Alicante gets 34 mm (1.3 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 AprilAlicante 16°C (60°F)Olympos 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Olympos and Alicante
| Alicante | Olympos | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 11°C (52°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (57°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (72°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (78°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
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