Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Avignon?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Avignon 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 Avignon 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: Avignon or Olympos?
Avignon
Avignon is a beautiful medieval walled city southeast of Paris. Often referred to as the City of Popes due to the large number of popes who have resided there over the years, Avignon boasts a wonderful history of art and culture. Located on the leafy banks of the Rhone, it is probably best-known these days for the children's song - Sur le pont d'Avignon. But for several decades in the 14th century it was the capital of Christendom, after Pope Clement V moved his court here to avoid the chaos in Rome. The legacy of that papal schism can be seen today in the city's Unesco-protected architecture, including the vast Palais des Papes. And nearby Chateauneuf-du-Pape, site of a now-ruined castle built by a later pope, still produces acclaimed red wines. The city's intact ramparts and pedestrianized center lend Avignon a small-town, medieval feel. Yet each summer, the city goes totally 21st century, as thousands of visitors descend for a contemporary performing arts extravaganza, the Festival d'Avignon. History surrounds you, sharing its secrets as you roam Avignon's quiet, shaded, cobblestone streets. Decorated with gorgeous fountains, avenues and squares, although Avignon is quite a big township, you'll see that this beautiful walled city still maintains its small town charm.
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 10-Day Tours in France, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in France, 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 dayAvignon €700Olympos €89
The average daily cost (per person) in Avignon is €700, 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 Avignon and Olympos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAvignon €647Olympos €40
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAvignon €1,294Olympos €80
Compare Hotels in Avignon and Olympos
Looking for a hotel in Avignon 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: Avignon Hotel Prices and Olympos Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Avignon €21Olympos €28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Avignon
Also for Avignon, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private transfer Marseille - Avignon: $428
- Transfert Avignon Marseille : $273
- Departure Private Transfer Avignon City to Avignon Airport AVN by Luxury Minibus: $241
- Arrival Private Transfer Avignon Airport AVN to Avignon City by Luxury Minibus: $241
- Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Avignon - Round-Trip Transfer: $233
- Transfer Avignon to Vaison la Romaine and surroundings: $164
- Transfer Vaison la Romaine and surroundings to Avignon: $164
- Departure Private Transfer Avignon City to Avignon Airport AVN by Luxury Van: $132
- Arrival Priate Transfer Avignon Airport AVN to Avignon City by Luxury Van: $132
- Private Departure Transfer from Avignon to Marseille Airport MRS: $117
- Departure Private Transfer Avignon City to Avignon Airport AVN by Business Car: $91
- Arrival Private Transfer Avignon Airport AVN to Avignon City by Business Car: $91
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 - 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: $24
- Kemer to Antalya Ariport (AYT) - Departure Private Transfer: $22
- Kemer Suluada Boat Tour (Maldives of Turkey) With Hotel Transfer: $20
- Kemer Pirate Boat Trip with transfer from Belek: $15
- Kemer Pirate Boat Trip With Lunch & Free Hotel Transfer: $20
Is it cheaper to fly into Avignon or Olympos?
Prices for flights to both Olympos and Avignon 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 dayAvignon €33Olympos €28
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Avignon
For Avignon, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Avignon Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience : $98
- Cooking workshop with an exceptional chef in Avignon: $207
- Cooking lessons: $213
- Cooking Class and Lunch with a Local Chef: $403
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.Avignon €15Olympos €28
Tours and Activities in Avignon
For Avignon, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- A Tour in Provence in a typical French motorized bike : the Solex: $46
- Aix en Provence and Avignon city of Popes Private Tour: $1,486
- Arles and Camargue Small-Group Half-Day Tour from Avignon: $98
- Avignon : Half-Day Walking Tour with Private Guide: $160
- Avignon Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $9.84
- Avignon Walking Tour including Pope's Palace: $75
- Avignon private guided tour: $273
- All About Avignon Tour: $21
- Around The Palace Tour: $31
- City Walking Tour with Popes Palace Entry: $74
- Emblematic Squares Tour: $267
- Historic District Guided Food & Wine Walking Tour: $91
Tours and Activities in Olympos
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Olympos.
- 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
- Demre Myra Tour with Kekova Sunken City Boat Trip From Kemer: $36
- Full-day Boat Tour from Kemer with Lunch and Foam Party: $33
- Goynuk Canyon Tour with Entrance Ticket: $25
- Green Canyon Boat Tour with Lunch and Drinks from Kemer: $63
- Kemer 3 in 1 Tour Rafting Quad Safari and Zipline Experience: $40
- Kemer ATV Mountain Biking Tour: $54
- Kemer Bay Blue Cruise from Kemer: $53
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAvignon €16Olympos €17
Sample the Local Flavors in Avignon
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Avignon:
- Wine tasting in Sablet: $3.26
- THE CUBE: Private Tour Of Semi-Gravity Cubist Cellar with Wine Tasting: $11
- Provence and Wine Tasting by E-Bike from Saint-Rémy-de-Provence: $65
- E-bike tour and wine tasting from Vaison la Romaine: $65
- Half-Day Provence Pont du Gard and Wine Tasting Tour from Avignon: $87
- From Morning Wine Tour to Châteauneuf du Pape: $95
- Morning Wine Tour to Chateauneuf du Pape from Avignon: $97
- From Afternoon Wine Tour Châteauneuf du Pape: $102
- Afternoon Wine Tour to Chateauneuf du Pape from Avignon: $104
- Roman heritages and Chateauneuf du Pape Wine Tour from Avignon: $131
- Chateauneuf-du-Pape Prestige Wine Tour from Avignon: $152
- 8 Hours Private Wine Tour in Châteauneuf du Pape: $164
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Avignon and Olympos, we can see that Avignon 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 Avignon would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Avignon 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 Avignon Expensive? and Is Olympos Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Avignon 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 Avignon or Olympos in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Avignon and Olympos. The small town charm and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Avignon this time of year.
In the summer, Avignon is cooler than Olympos. Typically, the summer temperatures in Avignon in July average around 24°C (75°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 Avignon, it's very sunny this time of the year. Avignon usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during summer. Avignon gets 354 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 385 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Avignon usually receives more rain than Olympos. Avignon gets 31 mm (1.2 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 JulyAvignon 24°C (75°F)Olympos 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Avignon or Olympos in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Avignon as well as Olympos. Many travelers come to Avignon for the shopping scene and the small town atmosphere.
In October, Avignon is generally cooler than Olympos. Daily temperatures in Avignon average around 16°C (61°F), and Olympos fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Olympos. In the autumn, Avignon often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Avignon gets 178 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 249 hours of full sun.
Avignon receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Avignon usually gets more rain in October than Olympos. Avignon gets 130 mm (5.1 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 OctoberAvignon 16°C (61°F)Olympos 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Avignon or Olympos in the Winter?
Both Olympos and Avignon are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Avignon in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Avignon is much colder than Olympos in the winter. The daily temperature in Avignon averages around 7°C (44°F) in January, and Olympos fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
Avignon usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Olympos during winter. Avignon gets 146 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 147 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Avignon usually receives more rain than Olympos. Avignon gets 67 mm (2.6 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 JanuaryAvignon 7°C (44°F)Olympos 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Avignon or Olympos in the Spring?
Both Olympos and Avignon during the spring are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Avignon for the small town charm during these months.
In the spring, Avignon is cooler than Olympos. Typically, the spring temperatures in Avignon in April average around 13°C (56°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 Avignon. In the spring, Avignon often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Avignon gets 218 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 250 hours of full sun.
Avignon usually gets more rain in April than Olympos. Avignon gets 57 mm (2.2 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 AprilAvignon 13°C (56°F)Olympos 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Olympos and Avignon
| Avignon | Olympos | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 7°C (44°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 10°C (50°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (56°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 60 mm (2.3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (75°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (74°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 20°C (69°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 16°C (61°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 11°C (51°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (45°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
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