Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Brasov?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Brasov 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.
Brasov is a mountain resort city in the region of Transylvania in Romania, surrounded by the Carpathian Mountains and best known for its medieval architecture and history.
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 Luxury Tours to Romania, The Best Budget Tours to Romania, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Turkey, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Turkey.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Brasov is $60, while the average daily cost in Olympos is $95. 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 Brasov and Olympos in more detail.
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Some specific examples of transportation prices in Brasov:
Also for Olympos, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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For Olympos, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Brasov are as follows:
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Olympos.
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Brasov:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Brasov and Olympos, we can see that Olympos is more expensive. And not only is Brasov much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Brasov would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Brasov 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 Olympos would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Olympos than you might in Brasov.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Brasov Expensive? and Is Olympos Expensive?.
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.
The summer brings many poeple to Brasov as well as Olympos.
Brasov is cooler than Olympos in the summer. The daily temperature in Brasov averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, 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 Brasov this time of the year. In the summer, Brasov often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Brasov gets 288 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 385 hours of full sun.
Brasov usually gets more rain in July than Olympos. Brasov gets 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both Olympos and Brasov are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities.
In the autumn, Brasov is much colder than Olympos. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Brasov in October average around 13°C (55°F), and Olympos averages at about 20°C (68°F).
It's quite sunny in Olympos. Brasov usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during autumn. Brasov gets 187 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 249 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Brasov usually receives more rain than Olympos. Brasov gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
Both Olympos and Brasov during the winter are popular places to visit.
The weather in Brasov can be very cold. In January, Brasov is generally much colder than Olympos. Daily temperatures in Brasov average around -1°C (30°F), and Olympos fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
In the winter, Brasov often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Brasov gets 85 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 147 hours of full sun.
Brasov usually gets more rain in January than Olympos. Brasov gets 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Brasov and Olympos.
Brasov is cooler than Olympos in the spring. The daily temperature in Brasov averages around 12°C (54°F) in April, and Olympos fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Olympos this time of the year. Brasov usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during spring. Brasov gets 188 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 250 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Brasov usually receives more rain than Olympos. Brasov gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
Brasov | Olympos | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | -1°C (30°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Feb | 1°C (34°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Mar | 6°C (42°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Apr | 12°C (54°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
May | 18°C (64°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Sep | 19°C (66°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Oct | 13°C (55°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Nov | 6°C (44°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Dec | 1°C (35°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |