Should I Visit Antalya or Olympos for Vacation? Which is Better? Which is Cheaper? Which is More Expensive?

Should you visit Antalya or Olympos?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Should I visit Antalya or Olympos? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.

Where Should I go: Antalya or Olympos?

Antalya

Antalya is the largest city along Turkey's Mediterranean coast and the eighth largest city in the country with over one million people in the metropolitan area. The city dates back to about 200 BC when it was settled by the Attalid Dynasty of Pergamon and soon conquered by the Romans. The city was ruled by several different groups and most recently was transferred to Italian suzerainty following World War I. It became part of Turkey following the War of Independence. The city has seen an influx of development in recent years and it has grown into a tourism mecca with more than 12 million visitors in 2014.

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 Tours for Seniors to Turkey, The Best G Adventures Tours to Turkey, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Istanbul, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Istanbul.

Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Antalya?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

Antalya Prices
Turkey Prices

Olympos Prices
Turkey Prices
Average Daily Cost Per person, per day

Antalya $151

Olympos $107

The average daily cost (per person) in Antalya is $151, while the average daily cost in Olympos is $107. 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 Antalya and Olympos in more detail.

Accommodation

Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person

Antalya $50

Olympos $39
Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room

Antalya $100

Olympos $78

Compare Hotels in Antalya and Olympos

Looking for a hotel in Antalya 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: Antalya Hotel Prices and Olympos Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation

Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.

Antalya $101

Olympos $27

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antalya

Also for Antalya, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

Big Fish Barking Tour with Hotel Transfer: $969
ANTALYA:Private Transfer Cappadocia & Antalya City Center: $520
Antalya Airport (AYT) to Kundu Transfer - Business: $299
Antalya Airport (AYT) to Konyaalti Transfer - Business: $299
Antalya Airport (AYT) to Antalya City Center Transfer - Business: $299
Antalya Airport (AYT) to Lara Transfer - Business: $299
Tandem Paragliding Flight with Cable Car Transfer to Kemer Region: $280
Antalya Airport (AYT) to Konyaalti Transfer - Bus/Coach: $279
Antalya Airport (AYT) to Kaleici Transfer - SUV: $279
Antalya Airport (AYT) to Lara Transfer - SUV: $279
Antalya Airport (AYT) to Akdeniz Port Transfer - Bus/Coach: $279
Antalya Airport (AYT) to Beldibi Transfer - Bus/Coach: $279

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: $188
Suluada Boat Tour From Antalya (Maldives of Turkey) with Lunch & Hotel Transfer: $23
Scuba Diving Tour with Lunch & Roundtrip Transfer from Belek: $64
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
Land of Legends Themepark Entrance Ticket & Transfer from Kemer: $145
Kemer: River Rafting Tour in Koprulu Canyon with Lunch & transfer: $29
Kemer to Antalya Ariport (AYT) - Departure Private Transfer: $83
Kemer Suluada Boat Tour in Maldives of Turkey with Hotel Transfer: $20

Is it cheaper to fly into Antalya or Olympos?

Prices for flights to both Olympos and Antalya 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

Food Meals for one day

Antalya $40

Olympos $47

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antalya

For Antalya, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

Pamukkalea and Salda Lake Tour with Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner: $40
Full day trip to Pamukkale from Side with dinner: $61

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Olympos

For Olympos, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

Fire of Anatolia Dance Show Dinner and Transfer from Kemer: $90

Entertainment

Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.

Antalya $42

Olympos $27

Tours and Activities in Antalya

For Antalya, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

Antalya City Tour: $68
Aphrodisias and Pamukkale with Balloon Ride from Antalya 2 Days Tour: $155
Full Day Tour in Altınbeşik Cave and Ürünlü : $103
Side Sunset Cruise: Ancient History and Mesmerizing Sunsets: $115
Tour of waterfall (unıque): $68
2 Days Cappadocia Tour From Antalya: $70
2 Days Cappadocia Tour From Antalya with Accommodation: $203
2 Days Cappadocia Tour From Antalya, Belek, Kemer, Alanya, Side: $60
2 Days Cappadocia Tour from Antalya: $47
2 in 1 Tour in Antalya Rafting and Buggy Safari Tour with Lunch : $40
3 Different Natural Wonders Waterfall Tours in ANTALYA : $54
3 in 1 Rafting Buggy Safari and Zipline Adventure in Antalya: $38

Tours and Activities in Olympos

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Olympos.

2 Day Kemer Cappadocia Tour With Cave Hotel Overnight: $60
2 Hour Olympos Cable Car Tour to Tahtali Mountains from Kemer: $80
Antalya Full-Day City Tour From Kemer With Cable Car : $30
Antalya Kemer Phaselis Boat Tours : $26
Buggy Safari and Rafting Adventure from Kemer: $36
Canyoning and Rafting Tours from Kemer: $47
Demre Myra Tour with Kekova Sunken City Boat Trip From Kemer: $36
Full Day Demre Myra Kekova Culture Tour from Kemer with Lunch: $87
Full Day Rafting Experience From Kemer: $20
Full Day Tour in Kekova, Myra & St Nicholas from Kemer: $130
Full-day Boat Tour from Kemer with Lunch and Foam Party: $47
Kemer 3 in 1 Tour Rafting Quad Safari and Zipline Experience: $40

Alcohol

Alcohol Drinks for one day

Antalya $19

Olympos $16

How are these travel costs calculated?

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Antalya and Olympos, we can see that Antalya 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 Antalya would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Antalya 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 Antalya Expensive? and Is Olympos Expensive?.

When is the best time to visit Antalya or Olympos?

Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.

Should I visit Antalya or Olympos in the Summer?

The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Antalya and Olympos. The summer months attract visitors to Antalya because of the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.

In the summer, Antalya is around the same temperature as Olympos. Typically, the summer temperatures in Antalya in July average around 28°C (83°F), and Olympos averages at about 27°C (80°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Olympos this time of the year. In Antalya, it's very sunny this time of the year. Antalya usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Olympos during summer. Antalya gets 376 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 385 hours of full sun in the summer.

In July, Antalya usually receives less rain than Olympos. Antalya gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.

Summer Average Temperatures July

Antalya 28°C (83°F)

Olympos 27°C (80°F)

Should I visit Antalya or Olympos in the Autumn?

The autumn brings many poeple to Antalya as well as Olympos. The hiking trails, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Antalya this time of year.

In October, Antalya is generally around the same temperature as Olympos. Daily temperatures in Antalya average around 21°C (69°F), 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 Antalya this time of the year. In the autumn, Antalya often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Olympos. Antalya gets 251 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 249 hours of full sun.

Antalya usually gets more rain in October than Olympos. Antalya gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.

Autumn Average Temperatures October

Antalya 21°C (69°F)

Olympos 20°C (68°F)

Should I visit Antalya or Olympos in the Winter?

Both Olympos and Antalya are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Antalya for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

Antalya is around the same temperature as Olympos in the winter. The daily temperature in Antalya averages around 11°C (51°F) in January, and Olympos fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).

Antalya usually receives more sunshine than Olympos during winter. Antalya gets 161 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 147 hours of full sun in the winter.

It's quite rainy in Antalya. In January, Antalya usually receives more rain than Olympos. Antalya gets 239 mm (9.4 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.

Winter Average Temperatures January

Antalya 11°C (51°F)

Olympos 11°C (52°F)

Should I visit Antalya or Olympos in the Spring?

Both Olympos and Antalya during the spring are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Antalya in the spring for the beaches and the natural beauty.

In the spring, Antalya is around the same temperature as Olympos. Typically, the spring temperatures in Antalya in April average around 16°C (62°F), and Olympos averages at about 16°C (61°F).

In Olympos, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Antalya. In the spring, Antalya often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Olympos. Antalya gets 243 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 250 hours of full sun.

Antalya usually gets more rain in April than Olympos. Antalya gets 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.

Spring Average Temperatures April

Antalya 16°C (62°F)

Olympos 16°C (61°F)

Typical Weather for Olympos and Antalya

	Antalya		Olympos
	Temp (°C)	Rain (mm)	Temp (°C)	Rain (mm)
Jan	11°C (51°F)	239 mm (9.4 in)	11°C (52°F)	9 mm (0.4 in)
Feb	11°C (52°F)	196 mm (7.7 in)	11°C (53°F)	9 mm (0.4 in)
Mar	13°C (56°F)	103 mm (4.1 in)	13°C (56°F)	9 mm (0.4 in)
Apr	16°C (62°F)	46 mm (1.8 in)	16°C (61°F)	9 mm (0.4 in)
May	20°C (69°F)	28 mm (1.1 in)	20°C (68°F)	9 mm (0.4 in)
Jun	25°C (77°F)	8 mm (0.3 in)	24°C (75°F)	9 mm (0.4 in)
Jul	28°C (83°F)	3 mm (0.1 in)	27°C (80°F)	9 mm (0.4 in)
Aug	28°C (83°F)	1 mm (0 in)	27°C (80°F)	9 mm (0.4 in)
Sep	25°C (77°F)	11 mm (0.4 in)	24°C (75°F)	9 mm (0.4 in)
Oct	21°C (69°F)	70 mm (2.8 in)	20°C (68°F)	9 mm (0.4 in)
Nov	16°C (61°F)	134 mm (5.3 in)	16°C (61°F)	9 mm (0.4 in)
Dec	12°C (54°F)	227 mm (8.9 in)	13°C (55°F)	9 mm (0.4 in)

A Travel Price Comparison for Turkey Antalya vs. Olympos for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Antalya or Olympos?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Where Should I go: Antalya or Olympos?

Antalya

Olympos

Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Antalya?

Accommodation

Compare Hotels in Antalya and Olympos

Local Transportation

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antalya

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Olympos

Is it cheaper to fly into Antalya or Olympos?

Food

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antalya

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Olympos

Entertainment

Tours and Activities in Antalya

Tours and Activities in Olympos

Alcohol

When is the best time to visit Antalya or Olympos?

Should I visit Antalya or Olympos in the Summer?

Should I visit Antalya or Olympos in the Autumn?

Should I visit Antalya or Olympos in the Winter?

Should I visit Antalya or Olympos in the Spring?

Typical Weather for Olympos and Antalya

Related Articles for Antalya

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A Travel Price Comparison for Turkey Antalya vs. Olympos for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Antalya or Olympos?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Where Should I go: Antalya or Olympos?

Antalya

Olympos

Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Antalya?

Accommodation

Compare Hotels in Antalya and Olympos

Local Transportation

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antalya

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Olympos

Is it cheaper to fly into Antalya or Olympos?

Food

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antalya

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Olympos

Entertainment

Tours and Activities in Antalya

Tours and Activities in Olympos

Alcohol

When is the best time to visit Antalya or Olympos?

Should I visit Antalya or Olympos in the Summer?

Should I visit Antalya or Olympos in the Autumn?

Should I visit Antalya or Olympos in the Winter?

Should I visit Antalya or Olympos in the Spring?

Typical Weather for Olympos and Antalya

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