Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cairo or Olympos?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Cairo and Olympos can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Cairo or Olympos?
Cairo
Cairo is the chaotic capital city of Egypt. With a population of more than 16 million, it is one of the largest cities in both Africa and the Middle East. As a traveler, you're likely to arrive and leave from here and you'll get your first orientation to the area during the chaotic and congestion filled taxi ride from the airport.
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 Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, 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 dayCairo $17Olympos $95
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $17, 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 Cairo and Olympos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $9.36Olympos $43
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $19Olympos $86
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Olympos
Looking for a hotel in Cairo 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: Cairo Hotel Prices and Olympos Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $2.99Olympos $30
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Cairo
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Cairo are as follows:
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Metro Ride$0.08
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Taxi Ride$0.32
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cairo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:
- From Private Day Trip to Luxor w/ Transfer & Flights: $659
- 3 Private Full-Day Tours to Cairo Top Attractions+One Airport Transfer: $300
- Private Transfer from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh : $290
- Cairo - Sharm El Sheikh: One-Way or Return Private Transfer: $290
- Full-Day Private Trip to Fayoum from Cairo, with Transfer: $286
- 2 Days and 2 Evenings Private Tour in Cairo include airport transfer and M&A: $280
- From One-Way Private Transfer To Luxor: $275
- Private Transfer from El Cairo (CAI) Airport to Hurghada: $264
- Private 3 Days in Giza Cairo and Alexandria including Free airport transfers: $250
- Cairo To El Gouna Private Transfer: $248
- Overnight camping White Desert (Baharaya Oasis) & Cairo Private Transfers: $240
- Day Trip to Luxor East and West Bank from Cairo with private airport transfer and lunch included: $235
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 Cairo or Olympos?
Prices for flights to both Olympos and Cairo 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 dayCairo $4.75Olympos $30
Typical Food Prices in Cairo
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Cairo:
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Juice$0.04
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cairo
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cairo.
- Cairo/Giza: Nile Sunset, Dinner Cruise, Show & Private Transfer : $9.63
- Cairo Dinner Cruise, Belly Dancer Show With Pickup Service: $11
- Dinner Cruise on the Nile River: $12
- Nile Sunset, Dinner Cruise, Show and Private Transfer: $16
- VIP tour Giza pyramids ,Sphinx, Quad bike ,Camel, Dinner cruise : $19
- Private Expert tour Giza Pyramids ,Sphinx ,Nile Dinner Cruise & Belly Dancer: $19
- food tour private tour from cairo or giza hotel: $19
- Giza Pyramids, Camel Ride, Quad Bike, Night and Dinner Cruise on Nile: $19
- Private Cairo Food Tour : $20
- All inclusive Tour to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & ATV &Dinner cruise : $20
- Giza pyramids and Nile dinner cruise private tour from Cairo Giza hotels: $22
- Private Cairo food tour and Egyptian tea: $22
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.Cairo $5.75Olympos $29
Typical Entertainment Prices in Cairo
Here are a few typical costs in Cairo for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Entry to Camel Market for Two$0.84
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Egyptian Museum Entry for Two$6.49
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- ( Stopover Tour Of Cairo ) Private All Inc.Pyramids,Camel Ride,Museum& Lunch: $180
- 2 Days 1 Nights Tour package to Saint-Catherine from Cairo : $300
- 2-Day Ancient Egypt Tour with Pyramids and Museums: $219
- 2-Days Tour at Cairo & Giza: $86
- 3-Day Private Tour in Cairo : $196
- 3-Day Tour at Cairo & Giza : $200
- 3-Days Tour at Cairo (Customized Package): $229
- 4-Day Tours at Cairo & Giza & Alexandria: $209
- 8-Hour Private Tour Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum and local Bazaars: $26
- All Inclusive 2-Day Private Tour to All Pyramids and Cairo and 2 evenings: $299
- All Inclusive Full-Day Tour to Pyramids, Museum, mosque and Felucca: $79
- All Inclusive day tour to Giza pyramids, Egyptian museum and Felucca : $88
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 dayCairo $1.17Olympos $18
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Olympos, we can see that Olympos is more expensive. And not only is Cairo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Cairo is in Africa and Olympos is in Europe, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Cairo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cairo 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 Cairo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Cairo Expensive? and Is Olympos Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Cairo or Olympos?
Olympos has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Cairo experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Cairo or Olympos in the Summer?
Both Olympos and Cairo during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Cairo because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Cairo is around the same temperature as Olympos in the summer. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Olympos fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
In Olympos, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the summer, Cairo often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 385 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in July than Olympos. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 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 JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Olympos 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Olympos in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Olympos. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round.
In the autumn, Cairo is a little warmer than Olympos. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Cairo in October average around 23°C (73°F), and Olympos averages at about 20°C (68°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Olympos this time of the year. In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Olympos during autumn. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 249 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than Olympos. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 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 OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Olympos 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Olympos in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Olympos. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In January, Cairo is generally a little warmer than Olympos. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 14°C (57°F), and Olympos fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the winter, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Olympos. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 147 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets more rain in January than Olympos. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 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 JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Olympos 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Olympos in the Spring?
Both Olympos and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year.
Cairo is a little warmer than Olympos in the spring. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 21°C (70°F) in April, and Olympos fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
It's quite sunny in Olympos. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Olympos during spring. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 250 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Cairo usually receives less rain than Olympos. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 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 AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Olympos 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Olympos and Cairo
| Cairo | Olympos | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
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