Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Amman?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Amman or Olympos?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Amman and Olympos. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Amman or Olympos?
Amman
Amman is the largest city in of the Hashemite Kingdom of the country of Jordan. It is also the capital city of Jordan and has a population of over four million people. Many people use Amman as a base for venturing out into the rest of Jordan and other surrounding countries. There are many things to see and do in Amman.
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 Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, 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 dayAmman $110Olympos $95
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $110, 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 Amman and Olympos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Olympos $43
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Olympos $86
Compare Hotels in Amman and Olympos
Looking for a hotel in Amman 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: Amman Hotel Prices and Olympos Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Olympos $30
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Amman
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Amman:
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Bus Ride (for Two)$0.71
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RIde to Airport$28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amman
Also for Amman, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer to Aqaba from Amman or Queen Alia Airport: $360
- Wadi Rum transfer from - to Amman: $323
- Transfer to Petra from Amman /Amman Airport: $290
- Amman Private Transfer To Tel Aviv: $275
- Amman Or Airport Private Transfer To Petra By Kings Way: $260
- Queen Alia International Airport Transfers To Amman, Petra.: $257
- transfers Queen Alia Airport or Amman from/to Petra: $242
- Petra Full Day Tour with Hotel Transfer: $204
- Transfer Amman To/From Petra: $200
- Private Transfer From Amman Airport To Petra: $190
- Private Transfer from Allenby King Hussein Bridge to Aqaba Airport: $173
- Petra or WadiRum transfer to/from Amman, Airport, Madaba, Deadsea: $167
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Olympos
Also for Olympos, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Two Days Tour to Cappadocia with HB Hotel & Transfer from Kemer: $192
- Suluada Boat Tour From Antalya (Maldives of Turkey) with Lunch & Hotel Transfer: $20
- Scuba Diving Tour in Kemer with Lunch and Transfer: $22
- Scuba Diving Tour in Kemer with Lunch and Transfer: $40
- Private Transfers Between Antalya Airport - Kiriş & Çamyuva & Tekirova Resorts: $240
- Private Transfers Between Antalya Airport - Beldibi & Göynük & Kemer Resorts: $240
- Private Transfers Between Antalya Airport - Çıralı & Olympos & Adrasan Resorts: $299
- Private Transfer From Beldibi / Göynük / Kemer / Kiriş To Antalya Airport: $91
- Kemer to Antalya Ariport (AYT) - Departure Private Transfer: $22
- Kemer to Antalya Ariport (AYT) - Departure Private Transfer: $24
- Kemer Suluada Boat Tour (Maldives of Turkey) With Hotel Transfer: $20
- Kemer Scuba Diving Experience with BBQ Lunch and Transfer: $33
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Olympos?
Prices for flights to both Olympos and Amman 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 dayAmman $34Olympos $30
Typical Food Prices in Amman
For Amman, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Pastries$4.23
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Tea$5.64
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amman
For Amman, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Amman:Home resturant lunch and dinner: $37
- Private Day or Night Amman Sightseeing - Optional Cooking or Wine Tasting Tour : $51
- 3 course dinner with a sommelier: $56
- Private Madaba Haret Jdoudna Restaurant Lunch or Dinner from Amman: $90
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner Experience : $109
- Half Day Cooking Class Experience with Amman Panoramic Tour: $113
- 3-Hours Guided Food Tour in Amman: $130
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Wine Experience : $173
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.Amman $32Olympos $29
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- From Amman :Private day tour to Jerash and Ajloun: $81
- Full Day Tour in Baptism Site, Mount Nebo and Madaba: $85
- 01 Day Tour to Dead Sea From Amman: $220
- 1 Day Tour: Amman and Jerash: $176
- 1-Day Tour: Amman and Dead Sea: $161
- 1-Night Private Overnight Dead Sea Independent Tour from Amman : $145
- 2 Day Group Tour from Amman to Petra Wadi Rum Aqaba Dead Sea: $200
- 2 Days - 1 Night Ma'in Hot Springs Private Tour From Amman: $150
- 2 Days Group Tour From Petra Wadi Rum Aqaba Dead sea: $323
- 2 Days Tour of Petra, Wadi Rum, and Dead Sea from Amman: $245
- 2 Days Tour to Petra, Wadi Rum and Dead Sea from Amman: $631
- 2 Private Tour Days From Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum, Dead Sea, Amman: $275
Tours and Activities in Olympos
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Olympos.
- Day Tour to Suluada by Boat : $18
- 2 Days Cappadocia Tour From Kemer With Cave Hotel Overnight: $60
- 2 Hour Olympos Cable Car Tour to Tahtali Mountains from Kemer: $66
- 2-in-1 Canyoning and White Water Rafting Adventure with Lunch From Kemer: $25
- 9 Hours Rafting, Buggy Safari and Zipline Adventure from Kemer: $38
- Antalya Full-Day City Tour From Kemer With Cable Car : $30
- Buggy Safari and Rafting Adventure from Kemer: $38
- Canyoning and Rafting Tours from Kemer: $33
- Cappadocia 2 Day Tour from Kemer: $99
- Demre Myra Tour with Kekova Sunken City Boat Trip From Kemer: $36
- Full Day Phaselis and Tahtali Mountain Tour from Kemer: $93
- Full-day Boat Tour from Kemer with Lunch and Foam Party: $33
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Olympos $18
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Olympos, we can see that Amman is more expensive. And not only is Olympos much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Amman 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 Amman would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Amman 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 Amman Expensive? and Is Olympos Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Amman or Olympos?
Olympos has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Amman experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Amman or Olympos in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Olympos. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round.
In July, Amman is generally around the same temperature as Olympos. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 25°C (77°F), and Olympos fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Olympos this time of the year. In Amman, it's very sunny this time of the year. Amman usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Olympos during summer. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 385 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Amman usually receives more rain than Olympos. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAmman 25°C (77°F)Olympos 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Amman or Olympos in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Amman as well as Olympos. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Amman is around the same temperature as Olympos in the autumn. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 20°C (68°F) in October, and Olympos fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Olympos. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Amman this time of the year. In the autumn, Amman often gets more sunshine than Olympos. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 249 hours of full sun.
Amman usually gets more rain in October than Olympos. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAmman 20°C (68°F)Olympos 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Amman or Olympos in the Winter?
Both Olympos and Amman are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amman throughout the year.
In the winter, Amman is cooler than Olympos. Typically, the winter temperatures in Amman in January average around 8°C (46°F), and Olympos averages at about 11°C (52°F).
Amman usually receives more sunshine than Olympos during winter. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 147 hours of full sun in the winter.
It's quite rainy in Amman. In January, Amman usually receives more rain than Olympos. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAmman 8°C (46°F)Olympos 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Amman or Olympos in the Spring?
Both Olympos and Amman during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Amman because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Amman is generally around the same temperature as Olympos. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 16°C (61°F), and Olympos fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
In Olympos, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Amman. In the spring, Amman often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Olympos. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 250 hours of full sun.
Amman usually gets more rain in April than Olympos. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAmman 16°C (61°F)Olympos 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Olympos and Amman
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
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