Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Baden-Baden?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Baden-Baden or Olympos?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Baden-Baden or Olympos, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Baden-Baden or Olympos?
Baden-Baden
Baden Baden is the perfect spa town in Germany that lets you dip your toes in the culture, relax, and mingle with the locals all while soaking your weary travel bones in the nourishing mineral waters or sweating out the toxins from one too many German beers.
Baden Baden is located about 2 hours directly South of Frankfurt, making it the perfect day trip. Alternately, Baden Baden is still an easy day trip from Bavaria or other nearby regions of Germany or you can even create a whole weekend in the Black Forest, complete with Cuckoo Clock shopping and more. It's also not far from Stuttgart.
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 One Week (7-Day) Tours in Germany, The Best Bicycle Tours in Germany, 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 dayBaden-Baden €154Olympos €89
The average daily cost (per person) in Baden-Baden is €154, 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 Baden-Baden and Olympos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBaden-Baden €87Olympos €40
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBaden-Baden €174Olympos €80
Compare Hotels in Baden-Baden and Olympos
Looking for a hotel in Baden-Baden 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: Baden-Baden Hotel Prices and Olympos Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Baden-Baden €33Olympos €28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Olympos
Also for Olympos, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Kemer Full Day Pirate Boat Trip with Lunch and Optional Transfer: $10
- Kemer Pirate Boat Trip with transfer from Belek: $15
- Kemer Pirate Boat Trip With Lunch & Free Hotel Transfer: $20
- Suluada Boat Tour From Antalya (Maldives of Turkey) with Lunch & Hotel Transfer: $20
- Kemer Mega Star Boat Trip With Hotel Transfer and Lunch : $20
- Kemer Suluada Boat Tour (Maldives of Turkey) With Hotel Transfer: $20
- Kemer to Antalya Ariport (AYT) - Departure Private Transfer: $22
- Scuba Diving Tour in Kemer with Lunch and Transfer: $22
- Kemer to Antalya Ariport (AYT) - Departure Private Transfer: $24
- Kemer Horse Riding Experience with Transfer: $39
- Kemer Jeep Safari With Free Hotel Transfer & Lunch: $40
- Scuba Diving Tour in Kemer with Lunch and Transfer: $40
Is it cheaper to fly into Baden-Baden or Olympos?
Prices for flights to both Olympos and Baden-Baden 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 dayBaden-Baden €41Olympos €28
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.Baden-Baden €34Olympos €28
Tours and Activities in Baden-Baden
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Baden-Baden are as follows:
- Baden-Baden Private walking tour: $374
- Baden-Baden Yuletide Stroll: Experience the Festive Charm: $359
- Christmas Market Walking Tour: $254
- Powerful Women Themed Guided Walking Tour: $15
- Private Guided KNUMO e-Scooter Tour VIP: $138
- Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide: $248
- Family Adventure Stroll: Exploring Baden-Baden’s Treasures: $232
- Family Adventure Stroll: Exploring Baden-Baden’s Treasures: $252
- Private Walking Tour in Baden Neuweirs Vineyard: $653
- Romance in Baden-Baden – Private Walking Tour: $252
- Scenic Baden-Baden Walking Tour: Discovering Historic Charm: $373
Tours and Activities in Olympos
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Olympos.
- Spa Experience in Kemer with Pickup: $18
- Turkish Bath Experience in Kemer: $20
- Goynuk Canyon Tour with Entrance Ticket: $25
- 2-in-1 Canyoning and White Water Rafting Adventure with Lunch From Kemer: $25
- Scuba Diving Tour in Kemer Turkey with Two Dives and Lunch: $26
- Pirate Boat Tour on the Beautiful Bays of Kemer: $27
- Kemer Scuba Diving Experience: $27
- Kemer Scuba Diving Experience: Two Dives with Lunch : $30
- Antalya Full-Day City Tour From Kemer With Cable Car : $30
- Safari Adventure in the mountains from Kemer: $32
- Full-day Boat Tour from Kemer with Lunch and Foam Party: $33
- Demre Myra Tour with Kekova Sunken City Boat Trip From Kemer: $36
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBaden-Baden €12Olympos €17
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Baden-Baden and Olympos, we can see that Baden-Baden 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 Baden-Baden would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Baden-Baden 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 Baden-Baden Expensive? and Is Olympos Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Baden-Baden or Olympos?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Baden-Baden or Olympos in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Baden-Baden as well as Olympos. Many visitors come to Baden-Baden in the summer for the hiking and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Baden-Baden is generally cooler than Olympos. Daily temperatures in Baden-Baden average around 20°C (67°F), and Olympos fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Olympos. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Baden-Baden this time of the year. In the summer, Baden-Baden often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Baden-Baden gets 231 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 385 hours of full sun.
Baden-Baden usually gets more rain in July than Olympos. Baden-Baden gets 81 mm (3.2 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 JulyBaden-Baden 20°C (67°F)Olympos 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Baden-Baden or Olympos in the Autumn?
Both Olympos and Baden-Baden are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Baden-Baden for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
Baden-Baden is much colder than Olympos in the autumn. The daily temperature in Baden-Baden averages around 11°C (52°F) in October, and Olympos fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
It's quite sunny in Olympos. Baden-Baden usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during autumn. Baden-Baden gets 91 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 249 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Baden-Baden usually receives more rain than Olympos. Baden-Baden gets 65 mm (2.6 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 OctoberBaden-Baden 11°C (52°F)Olympos 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Baden-Baden or Olympos in the Winter?
Both Olympos and Baden-Baden during the winter are popular places to visit. The winter months attract visitors to Baden-Baden because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
The weather in Baden-Baden can be very cold. In the winter, Baden-Baden is much colder than Olympos. Typically, the winter temperatures in Baden-Baden in January average around 2°C (35°F), and Olympos averages at about 11°C (52°F).
In the winter, Baden-Baden often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Baden-Baden gets 35 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 147 hours of full sun.
Baden-Baden usually gets more rain in January than Olympos. Baden-Baden gets 63 mm (2.5 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 JanuaryBaden-Baden 2°C (35°F)Olympos 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Baden-Baden or Olympos in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Baden-Baden and Olympos. The natural beauty are the main draw to Baden-Baden this time of year.
In April, Baden-Baden is generally much colder than Olympos. Daily temperatures in Baden-Baden average around 10°C (50°F), and Olympos fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Olympos this time of the year. Baden-Baden usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during spring. Baden-Baden gets 154 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 250 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Baden-Baden usually receives more rain than Olympos. Baden-Baden gets 70 mm (2.8 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 AprilBaden-Baden 10°C (50°F)Olympos 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Olympos and Baden-Baden
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 2°C (35°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (38°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 7°C (44°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 10°C (50°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 14°C (58°F) | 102 mm (4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 18°C (64°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 20°C (67°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 19°C (67°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 16°C (61°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (52°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (43°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (37°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
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