Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Ankara?
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 Ankara 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 Ankara 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: Ankara or Olympos?
Ankara
Located at the heart of Turkey near Central Anatolia, Ankara is the capital city and second largest city in the country after Istanbul. Formerly known for its long-haired goats and textiles, the city has since developed into a metropolitan mix of modern cultures with historic landmarks.
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 Turkey, The Best Tours for Seniors to Turkey, The Best G Adventures Tours to Turkey, and The Best 3-Day Tours from Istanbul.
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Ankara Prices
Turkey PricesOlympos Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAnkara $110Olympos $91
The average daily cost (per person) in Ankara is $110, while the average daily cost in Olympos is $91. 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 Ankara and Olympos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAnkara $45Olympos $34
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAnkara $90Olympos $68
Compare Hotels in Ankara and Olympos
Looking for a hotel in Ankara 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: Ankara Hotel Prices and Olympos Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ankara $29Olympos $24
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Ankara
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Ankara:
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Metro Ride$0.03
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Short Taxi Ride$0.12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ankara
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ankara:
- Private Transfers Ankara City or Esenboga Airport to/from Beypazari Town: $185
- Private Transfers Ankara City or Esenboga Airport to/from Kizilcahamam Town: $185
- Private Transfers Ankara City or Esenboga Airport to/from Gordion Ancient City: $185
- Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers to Ankara City Center (Cankaya,Kizilay) Hotels: $114
- Ankara City Center (Cankaya,Kizilay) Hotels to Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers: $114
- Private Transfers Between Ankara Esenboga Airport - Ankara City Centre: $75
- Turkey Ankara Airport Private VIP Transfer Service ESB: $69
- Ankara Private Transfer from central Ankara hotels to Ankara Airport (ESB): $54
- Private Transfer from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Central Ankara: $54
- Ankara Esenboğa Airport From/To City Center Private Transfer: $50
- Ankara Airport & Hotel Transfers : $48
- Ankara Esenboga Airport to City Hotels Transfer: $47
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Olympos
Also for Olympos, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Suluada Boat Trip With Lunch & Transfer From Belek,Antalya,Kemer: $11
- Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Beldibi Hotels: $84
- Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Kemer Hotels: $108
- Antalya Beldibi Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $72
- Antalya Kemer Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $90
- Antalya Kiris Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $90
- Antalya Suluada Boat Tour (Antalya Maldives) Lunch&Transfer: $37
- Departure Private Transfer from Kiris, Camyuva, Tekirova to Antalya Airport: $62
- Gonster Pirate Boat Tour with BBQ Lunch and Transfer from Kemer: $53
- Kemer Adventures ATV Quad Safari Tour with Transfer: $43
- Kemer Dinopark Tour with hotel transfer : $50
- Kemer Full Day Pirate Boat Trip with Lunch and Optional Transfer: $14
Is it cheaper to fly into Ankara or Olympos?
Prices for flights to both Olympos and Ankara 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 dayAnkara $44Olympos $40
Typical Food Prices in Ankara
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Ankara:
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A Quick Lunch$0.28
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ankara
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Ankara.
- Turkish Cuisine Cooking Class at Local Home with Family: $49
- Baklava Cooking Class: $61
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Olympos
For Olympos, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Sunset Party Boat GONSTER : with Dinner, Wine ,Beer & Soft Drinks: $48
- Fire of Anatolia Dance Show Dinner and Transfer from Kemer: $103
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ankara $27Olympos $23
Typical Entertainment Prices in Ankara
Here are a few typical costs in Ankara for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Underground City$0.19
Tours and Activities in Ankara
Here are a few actual costs in Ankara for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Ankara : Private Walking Tour With A Guide ( Private Tour ) : $36
- Ankara Private Walking Tour with a Professional Guide: $240
- Private Guided Walking Tour: $35
- Private Walking Tour with a Local: $41
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $67
- Half Day Private Tour in Ankara: $249
- Private Ankara City Tours by an Archaeologist Tour Guide : $280
- Private Ankara Sightseeing Tour: $235
Tours and Activities in Olympos
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Olympos.
- Kemer Turkish Bath Experience With Oil Massage: $15
- Day Tour to Suluada by Boat : $18
- Kemer Quad Safari Experience at Goynuk Canyon: $18
- Medusa 3 Islands Boat Tour from Kemer Foam Party and Free Lunch: $20
- Goynuk Canyon Party Bus Tour with optional Water Adventure: $20
- Sea, Sun, and Flavor: Adrasan Boat Tour + Free Lunch Included!: $24
- Dolusu Waterpark Ticket: $30
- Antalya Kemer Boat (Foam Party) Tours with Lunch : $30
- Kemer Rafting, Jeep Safari, Zipline, Buggy Safari Combo Tour: $35
- Quad Off Road Safari Tour Kemer: $37
- 9 Hours Rafting, Buggy Safari and Zipline Adventure from Kemer: $38
- Buggy Safari and Rafting Adventure from Kemer: $42
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAnkara $12Olympos $14
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ankara and Olympos, we can see that Ankara 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 Ankara would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ankara 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 Ankara 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.