Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Bilbao?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Bilbao 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 Bilbao 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: Bilbao or Olympos?
Bilbao
The industrial city of Bilbao is located on a port of the Nervión River in northern Spain, an important location of Basque country. While the downtown is filled with skyscrapers and innovative architecture, it sits between a river and mountains of natural allure. A city of hard-workers to the core, Bilbao displays remnants of its industrial past, though in more recent years it has transformed into a center for art. It is now a popular location for visitors looking to experience art galleries and museums.
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 G Adventures Tours to Spain, The Best 3-Day Tours from Madrid, 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 dayBilbao €137Olympos €89
The average daily cost (per person) in Bilbao is €137, 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 Bilbao and Olympos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBilbao €72Olympos €40
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBilbao €144Olympos €80
Compare Hotels in Bilbao and Olympos
Looking for a hotel in Bilbao 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: Bilbao Hotel Prices and Olympos Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bilbao €26Olympos €28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bilbao
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bilbao:
- Bilbao Airport Transfers to Pamplona: $417
- Bilbao Airport Transfers to Santander: $315
- Bilbao Airport Transfers to San Sebastian: $315
- Private Transfer from Vitoria Airport to San Sebastian city: $291
- Private Transfer from Vitoria city to San Sebastian Airport: $291
- Private Transfer from Vitoria to San Sebastian: $291
- Private Transfer from Bilbao city to San Sebastian Airport: $268
- Private Transfer from Bilbao to San Sebastian: $268
- Private Transfer from Bilbao Airport to Santander Port: $252
- Private Transfer from Bilbao city to Santander: $252
- Private Transfer from Vitoria to Logroño: $245
- Private Transfer from Vitoria Airport to Pamplona city: $229
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Olympos
Also for Olympos, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Camyuva Hotels: $98
- Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Kiris Hotels: $82
- Antalya Beldibi Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $65
- Antalya Camyuva Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $82
- Antalya Kiris Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $82
- Kemer Full Day Pirate Boat Trip with Lunch and Optional Transfer: $10
- Kemer Horse Riding Experience with Transfer: $39
- Kemer Horse Safari Experience With Free Hotel Transfer: $50
- Kemer Jeep Safari With Free Hotel Transfer & Lunch: $40
- Kemer Mega Star Boat Trip With Hotel Transfer and Lunch : $20
- Kemer Pirate Boat Tour with BBQ Lunch & Roundtrip Transfer: $47
- Kemer Pirate Boat Trip With Lunch & Free Hotel Transfer: $20
Is it cheaper to fly into Bilbao or Olympos?
Prices for flights to both Olympos and Bilbao 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 dayBilbao €45Olympos €28
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bilbao
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bilbao.
- Basque Food Tour with Guide: $86
- The Original Bilbao Food Tour with Wine Pairings: $102
- Pintxos and Tapas Cooking Class in Bilbao : $109
- Basque Pintxos and Tapas Cooking Class with Open Bar: $112
- The Original Bilbao Food Tour with Wine Pairing: $115
- Basque Flavours: High End Food Tour of Bilbao with a Local: $120
- Paella Cooking Class with Sangria in Bilbao: $134
- Private Food Tour, Food Lovers with Tastings: $134
- Paella Cooking Class (with Basque Sangria) in Bilbao: $142
- Traditional Basque Cooking Class with Wine Tasting: $155
- Guggenheim Museum Visit & Private Walking Food Tour: $197
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.Bilbao €29Olympos €28
Tours and Activities in Bilbao
Here are a few actual costs in Bilbao for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- PRIVATE San Sebastian and Basque Coast Tour from Bilbao: $290
- Pintxos Tasting in Bilbao Small Group or Private Walking Tour: $81
- 2 Hours Private Family Guided Walking Tour in Bilbao: $197
- 3-day Bilbao Bike Tour and Guggenheim Museum Ticket: $257
- Awesome Bilbao – Private Family Walking Tour: $384
- BILBAO-City Highlights Bike Tour: $36
- Basque Country 7-Day Guided Tour from Bilbao: $1,144
- Bike tour with Pintxos & Drinks in Getxo (Scenic Bilbao Seaside): $60
- Bilbao & Guggenheim Museum Private Walking Tour with guide: $286
- Bilbao & Guggenheim Private Walking Tour from Hotel/Center: $279
- Bilbao - Private Historic walking tour: $374
- Bilbao 3-Day Package: Guggenheim, Hotel Stay and Bike Tour: $251
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 dayBilbao €21Olympos €17
Sample the Local Flavors in Bilbao
Also in Bilbao, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl Bilbao: $25
- Immersive Evening Spanish Wine Tasting w/ Sommelier: $53
- Spanish Wine Tasting with Sommelier (close to Guggenheim museum): $54
- Pintxos and Wine Tasting Tour with Local Guide: $79
- Txakoli, Gaztelugatxe, & Urdaibai with wine tasting: $80
- Guided tour of Txakoli wine tasting and tasting of wine and typical products: $148
- Bilbao Txakoli Wine Tour: $176
- Guided Txacoli Wine Tasting: $187
- Rioja Wine Tour: 2 Wineries From Vitoria: $240
- From Rioja Architecture and Wine Tour: $241
- Rioja Wine Tour: 2 Wineries From Bilbao: $246
- Architectural Rioja Small Group Wine Tour with Lunch from Bilbao : $246
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bilbao and Olympos, we can see that Bilbao 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 Bilbao would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bilbao 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 Bilbao Expensive? and Is Olympos Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Bilbao 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 Bilbao or Olympos in the Summer?
Both Olympos and Bilbao during the summer are popular places to visit. The city activities and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Bilbao this time of year.
In July, Bilbao is generally cooler than Olympos. Daily temperatures in Bilbao average around 20°C (68°F), and Olympos fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
In Olympos, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the summer, Bilbao often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Bilbao gets 188 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 385 hours of full sun.
Bilbao usually gets more rain in July than Olympos. Bilbao gets 51 mm (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 JulyBilbao 20°C (68°F)Olympos 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Bilbao or Olympos in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Bilbao and Olympos. Many travelers come to Bilbao for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
Bilbao is cooler than Olympos in the autumn. The daily temperature in Bilbao averages around 16°C (62°F) in October, and Olympos fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Olympos this time of the year. Bilbao usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during autumn. Bilbao gets 125 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 249 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Bilbao gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Bilbao usually receives more rain than Olympos. Bilbao gets 111 mm (4.4 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 OctoberBilbao 16°C (62°F)Olympos 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Bilbao or Olympos in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Bilbao as well as Olympos. Many visitors come to Bilbao in the winter for the museums and the shopping scene.
In the winter, Bilbao is cooler than Olympos. Typically, the winter temperatures in Bilbao in January average around 9°C (48°F), and Olympos averages at about 11°C (52°F).
In the winter, Bilbao often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Bilbao gets 77 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 147 hours of full sun.
Bilbao receives a lot of rain in the winter. Bilbao usually gets more rain in January than Olympos. Bilbao 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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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBilbao 9°C (48°F)Olympos 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Bilbao or Olympos in the Spring?
Both Olympos and Bilbao are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Bilbao for the activities around the city during these months.
In April, Bilbao is generally cooler than Olympos. Daily temperatures in Bilbao average around 12°C (54°F), and Olympos fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
It's quite sunny in Olympos. Bilbao usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during spring. Bilbao gets 117 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 250 hours of full sun in the spring.
It's quite rainy in Bilbao. In April, Bilbao usually receives more rain than Olympos. Bilbao gets 129 mm (5.1 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 AprilBilbao 12°C (54°F)Olympos 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Olympos and Bilbao
| Bilbao | Olympos | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 9°C (48°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (51°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 12°C (54°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 15°C (59°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 18°C (64°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 20°C (68°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 20°C (68°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (66°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 16°C (62°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 12°C (54°F) | 152 mm (6 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
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