Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Amritsar?
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 Amritsar or Olympos?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Amritsar and Olympos can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Amritsar or Olympos?
Amritsar
Amritsar is a holy city of the Sikh religion, named "holy pool of nectar" for the pool around the base of the Golden Temple complex. This complex is the city's main attraction, bringing pilgrims from all over to bathe in the waters of the sacred pool and visit the sacred temple.
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 Food and Culinary Tours in India, The Best Photography Tours in India, 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 dayAmritsar $59Olympos $76
The average daily cost (per person) in Amritsar is $59, while the average daily cost in Olympos is $76. 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 Amritsar and Olympos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmritsar $20Olympos $28
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmritsar $40Olympos $56
Compare Hotels in Amritsar and Olympos
Looking for a hotel in Amritsar 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: Amritsar Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amritsar $14Olympos $20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amritsar
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Amritsar:
- Amritsar to Dharamshala Tour (One Way Transfer): $80
- Half Day city tour with Lunch & transfers: $60
- Private Transfer from Amritsar to Amritsar Raja Sansi (ATQ) Airport: $38
- Affordable Amritsar airport transfer: $11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Olympos
Also for Olympos, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- ATV Quad Safari Tour with Off-Road & Transfer from Kemer: $27
- Antalya / Belek / Kemer : Suluada Boat Trip w/ Lunch & Transfer: $28
- Antalya / Kemer : Scuba Diving For Beginners w/ Lunch & Transfer: $23
- Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Beldibi Hotels: $79
- Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Camyuva Hotels: $102
- Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Kemer Hotels: $102
- Antalya Airport Transfer With Meet Transfer: $41
- Antalya Beldibi Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $68
- Antalya Camyuva Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $85
- Antalya Kemer Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $85
- Departure Private Transfer Kemer or Side to Antalya Airport AYT: $59
- Departure Transfer from Kemer or Side to Antalya AYT Airport: $89
Is it cheaper to fly into Amritsar or Olympos?
Prices for flights to both Olympos and Amritsar 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 dayAmritsar $29Olympos $33
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amritsar
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Amritsar.
- Amritsar Food Tour: $29
- Wagah Border Retreat Ceremony With Traditional Dinner: $45
- Private Farm-Fresh Punjabi Cooking Class in Amritsar: $136
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: $51
- Kemer Traditional Turkish Brunch Cooking with Locals: $55
- Traditional Turkish Cooking Class with a Local Couple in Kemer: $80
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amritsar $13Olympos $19
Tours and Activities in Amritsar
Here are a few actual costs in Amritsar for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2 Days Tour! City Tour , Village Tour, Food n Heritage Walk Tour: $109
- A Day Trip of Amritsar Golden City from Delhi with Flight Tickets: $60
- Amritsar (Golden Temple & Wagah) with Village 2 Days Tour: $57
- Amritsar 1 Day Guided Tour-Golden Temple, Jalliawala Bagh, Wagah: $48
- Amritsar 1 Day Sightseeing with Wagah Border: $32
- Amritsar 1 Day Tour: Golden Temple, Jalianwala Bagh, Wagah Border: $49
- Amritsar 2-Day Golden Temple & Heritage Tour from Delhi: $797
- Amritsar City Tour ( EXCLUDING WAGAH BORDER): $48
- Amritsar City Tour ( Including Wagah Border Ceremony): $54
- Amritsar City Tour (Private Half Day Tour): $48
- Amritsar City Tour with Golden Temple & Wagha Border: $27
- Amritsar Day Tour - Golden Temple / Jallianwala Bagh / Wagah: $29
Tours and Activities in Olympos
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Olympos.
- Kemer Traditional Turkish Bath Experience: $17
- Full Day Rafting Experience From Kemer: $20
- White Water Rafting Tour from Antalya, Kemer, Belek, Side, Alanya: $20
- Sea, Sun, and Flavor: Adrasan Boat Tour + Free Lunch Included!: $23
- Kemer Pirate Boat Tour with Lunch & Free Soft Drinks: $27
- Kemer River Rafting Tour with Lunch and Hotel Pickup: $27
- Traditional Turkish Bath (Hamam) Experience in Kemer: $28
- Antalya FullDay Suluada Island Boat Tour: $28
- Suluada Boat Tour from Kemer – The Maldives of Turkey: $30
- Olympos Teleferik Cable Car Antalya Ticket: $36
- Quad Off Road Safari Tour Kemer: $37
- Antalya All-Inclusive City Tour from Kemer:Boat Trip & Waterfalls: $38
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmritsar $12Olympos $11
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amritsar and Olympos, we can see that Olympos is more expensive. And not only is Amritsar much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Amritsar is in Asia 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 Amritsar would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Amritsar 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 Amritsar.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Amritsar Expensive? and Is Olympos Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Amritsar or Olympos?
Olympos has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Amritsar experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Amritsar or Olympos in the Summer?
Both Olympos and Amritsar during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Amritsar because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The heat can be very extreme in Amritsar. In the summer, Amritsar is a little warmer than Olympos. Typically, the summer temperatures in Amritsar in July average around 33°C (91°F), and Olympos averages at about 27°C (80°F).
In Olympos, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Amritsar. In the summer, Amritsar often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Amritsar gets 215 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 385 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Amritsar. Amritsar usually gets more rain in July than Olympos. Amritsar gets 206 mm (8.1 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 JulyAmritsar 33°C (91°F)Olympos 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Amritsar or Olympos in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Amritsar and Olympos. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amritsar year-round.
In October, Amritsar is generally a little warmer than Olympos. Daily temperatures in Amritsar average around 27°C (81°F), and Olympos fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Olympos this time of the year. In Amritsar, it's very sunny this time of the year. Amritsar usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Olympos during autumn. Amritsar gets 252 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 249 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Amritsar usually receives more rain than Olympos. Amritsar gets 16 mm (0.6 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 OctoberAmritsar 27°C (81°F)Olympos 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Amritsar or Olympos in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Amritsar as well as Olympos. Amritsar attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Amritsar is a little warmer than Olympos in the winter. The daily temperature in Amritsar averages around 14°C (58°F) in January, and Olympos fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
In the winter, Amritsar often gets more sunshine than Olympos. Amritsar gets 181 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 147 hours of full sun.
Amritsar usually gets more rain in January than Olympos. Amritsar 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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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAmritsar 14°C (58°F)Olympos 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Amritsar or Olympos in the Spring?
Both Olympos and Amritsar are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amritsar throughout the year.
In the spring, Amritsar is much warmer than Olympos. Typically, the spring temperatures in Amritsar in April average around 28°C (83°F), and Olympos averages at about 16°C (61°F).
It's quite sunny in Olympos. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Amritsar. Amritsar usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Olympos during spring. Amritsar gets 265 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 250 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Amritsar usually receives more rain than Olympos. Amritsar gets 25 mm (1 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 AprilAmritsar 28°C (83°F)Olympos 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Olympos and Amritsar
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (58°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (62°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 22°C (72°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 28°C (83°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 33°C (91°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 35°C (96°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 206 mm (8.1 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 32°C (90°F) | 178 mm (7 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 31°C (88°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (60°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
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