Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Cappadocia?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Cappadocia or Olympos?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Cappadocia or Olympos? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Cappadocia or Olympos?
Cappadocia
Cappadocia is in Central Anatolia, between the mountains Erciyes, Melendiz and Hasan. It is famous for its underground cities, fairy chimneys, and caves. The landscape of the area is some of the most unique you'll ever see. The fairy chimneys are bizarrely shaped rock outcroppings that have evolved from the unique geography in the area. There are hiking trails through the series of valleys that make up the area. It's a great place to explore for outdoor enthusiasts and adventure seekers.
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 from Istanbul, The Best 2-Week Tours from Istanbul, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Antalya, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Turkey.
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Cappadocia Prices
Turkey PricesOlympos Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCappadocia $128Olympos $79
The average daily cost (per person) in Cappadocia is $128, while the average daily cost in Olympos is $79. 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 Cappadocia and Olympos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCappadocia $36Olympos $29
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCappadocia $72Olympos $58
Compare Hotels in Cappadocia and Olympos
Looking for a hotel in Cappadocia 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: Cappadocia Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cappadocia $35Olympos $20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cappadocia
Also for Cappadocia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Tour With Transfer: $295
- Cappadocia Private Guided Tour with Transfer: $287
- Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Tour with Private Transfer: $279
- Cat Valley Ballon Tour In Cappadocia With Free Hotel Transfer: $279
- Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride with Transfers: $236
- Private Transfer from Cappadocia to Antalya with Konya tour: $225
- Cappadocia Flying Dress Photo Shoot with Transfer: $218
- Private Cappadocia Tour with Transfer and Guide: $194
- Nevsehir Airport to Cappadocia Hotel Private Transfer: $183
- Kayseri Airport ASR Transfers to Hacibektas Hotels: $182
- Kayseri Airport ASR Transfers to Nigde City Centre Hotels: $177
- Private Transfer from Nevsehir Kapadokya Airport (NAV) to Cappadocia Hotels: $177
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Olympos
Also for Olympos, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Antalya Kiris Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $88
- Antalya Kemer Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $88
- Olympos Cable Car Ride With Transfer from Kemer 2365m: $81
- Antalya Beldibi Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $71
- Departure Private Transfer Kemer or Side to Antalya Airport AYT: $61
- Kemer Dinopark Tour with hotel transfer: $57
- Gonster Pirate Boat Tour with BBQ Lunch and Transfer from Kemer: $46
- Kemer Adventures ATV Quad Safari Tour with Transfer: $43
- Antalya Airport Transfer With Meet Transfer: $41
- Scuba Diving Tour in Kemer with Lunch and Transfer: $40
- Kemer Horse Riding Experience with Transfer: $39
- Best Antalya Airport Transfer Company Meet Transfer: $39
Is it cheaper to fly into Cappadocia or Olympos?
Prices for flights to both Olympos and Cappadocia 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 dayCappadocia $58Olympos $35
Typical Food Prices in Cappadocia
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Cappadocia:
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Cookies$0.02
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cappadocia
For Cappadocia, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cappadocia Traditional Turkish Night Show and Dinner: $47
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner and Drinks: $53
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show, Dinner & Unlimited Drinks & Pickup: $64
- Turkish Night at Cave Restaurant with Dinner and Unlimited Drinks: $65
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Cultural Show and Dinner: $68
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner and Unlimited Drinks: $72
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show With Dinner and Transfer: $72
- Turkish Night Show With Dinner in a Cave Restaurant: $77
- Turkish night show with dinner and unlimited free alcohol: $79
- Cappadocia Turkish Night with Dinner and Cultural Show: $82
- 2-Hour Cappadocia Turkish Night Show and Dinner Experience: $82
- Cooking class at the Local Village House in Cappadocia: $86
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Olympos
For Olympos, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Kemer Olympos & Yanartas Sunset Jeep Tour with Dinner: $35
- Traditional Turkish Cooking Class with a Local Couple in Kemer: $80
- Fire of Anatolia Dance Show Dinner and Transfer from Kemer: $100
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cappadocia $65Olympos $20
Typical Entertainment Prices in Cappadocia
For Cappadocia, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Underground City Entrance for Two$0.63
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Hot Air Balloon Ride for Two$12
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Horseback Riding for Two$2.42
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Cappadocia Driving Tour$2.58
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Goreme Museum Entrance Fee$0.32
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Whirling Dervishes Show$2.10
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Turkish Bath$1.47
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Hot air ballooning$8.52
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Goreme open air museum$0.42
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Bellydancing Show$2.74
Tours and Activities in Cappadocia
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Cappadocia.
- 1 Day Cappadocia Tour: $100
- 1, 2 or 3 Days Private Cappadocia Tour Best Seller: $250
- 2 Day Guided Red and South Tour in Cappadocia: $118
- 2 Days Small Group Cappadocia North and South Tour: $141
- 2 Days South (Green tour) and North (Red tour) Cappadocia + Lunch: $90
- 2 Days in Private Tour & Spiritual Dervish Ceremony: $216
- 2 Hours ATV Tour in Cappadocia: $41
- 2 Hours Horseback Riding Tour Through the Valleys of Cappadocia: $53
- 2 days Cappadocia Green and ultimate Red Tour: $135
- 2-Day Cappadocia Highlights Tour (Red & Green Tours Included): $165
- 2-Day Cappadocia Red Tour Jeep Safari Experience: $85
- 2-Day Tour in Cappadocia with Pick Up: $140
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: $80
- 2-Day Cappadocia Adventure from Kemer with Hotel Stay: $95
- 2-Day Guided Cappadocia Tour with Cave Hotel Option From Kemer: $60
- 9 Hours Rafting, Buggy Safari and Zipline Adventure from Kemer: $38
- Antalya Full-Day Old City Tour From Kemer With Boat Trip: $45
- Canyoning and Rafting Adventure: $53
- Day Tour to Suluada by Boat: $18
- Dolusu Park Ticket: $54
- Full Day Demre Myra Kekova Culture Tour from Kemer with Lunch: $96
- Full Day Phaselis and Tahtali Mountain Tour from Kemer: $123
- Full Day Rafting Experience From Kemer: $20
- Green Canyon Boat and Green Lake Tour with Lunch and Soft Drinks: $57
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCappadocia $13Olympos $12
Sample the Local Flavors in Cappadocia
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cappadocia:
- Cappadocia - Avanos Clay Workshop and Wine Tour: $43
- Cappadocia Wine Tasting Experience: $60
- Wine Tasting in Cappadocia Turkey - Introduction of local wines: $75
- Cappadocia Fairy Chimneys Guided Tour with Local Wine Tasting: $88
- SKIP-THE-LINE: Cappadocia Tour w/wine tasting and clay shaping: $90
- Cappadocia Private Wine Tasting Tour: $130
- Cappadocia Private Tour-Mixed Tour+Home-made Wine Tasting: $219
- Ancient Cappadocia's Wine Tasting - Private Tour: $275
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cappadocia and Olympos, we can see that Cappadocia 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 Cappadocia would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Cappadocia 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 Cappadocia Expensive? and Is Olympos Expensive?.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.