Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Chennai?
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 Chennai or Olympos?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Chennai 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: Chennai or Olympos?
Chennai
Formerly known as Madras from its colonial history, Chennai today is one of India's largest cities and capital of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located on the Bay of Bengal in southeastern India with an extensive stretch of sandy beaches, plenty of dining and shopping, a number of historic temples, monuments, and churches, plus amusement parks and more.
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 Adventure Tours to India, The Best Sightseeing Tours in India, 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 dayChennai $30Olympos $79
The average daily cost (per person) in Chennai is $30, 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 Chennai and Olympos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personChennai $13Olympos $29
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomChennai $26Olympos $58
Compare Hotels in Chennai and Olympos
Looking for a hotel in Chennai 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: Chennai Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Chennai $2.28Olympos $20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Chennai
Also for Chennai, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 12-Day Guided Tour to Kochi with Transfers: $1,167
- Full Day Tour to Kanchipuram and UNESCO's Mahabalipuram with Private Transfer: $234
- Private Transfer from Chennai to Vellore: Comfortable Travel: $156
- Private Transfer from Chennai to Thiruvannamalai: Ultimate Guide: $130
- Private Transfer from Chennai to Pondicherry: Comfortable Travel: $130
- Private Arrival Transfer: Chennai Airport (MAA) to Pondicherry Hotels: $108
- Private Transfer from Mahabalipuram Hotel to Chennai Airport(MAA): $50
- Private Transfer from Chennai City to Chennai (MAA) Airport: $40
- Bangalore - private departure transfer from Hotel to Airport: $35
- Private Chennai Airport Transfer: Arrival to Hotel: $30
- Chennai - Private Departure Transfer from Hotel to Airport: $30
- Chennai - Private Arrival Transfer - From Airport to Hotel: $30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Olympos
Also for Olympos, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfers Between Antalya Airport - Kiriş & Çamyuva & Tekirova Resorts: $240
- Private Transfers Between Antalya Airport - Beldibi & Göynük & Kemer Resorts: $240
- Two Days Tour to Cappadocia with HB Hotel & Transfer from Kemer: $107
- Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Camyuva Hotels: $107
- Antalya Olympos Cable Car Ride with Hotel Transfer: $89
- Antalya Camyuva Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $89
- Antalya Kemer Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $89
- Horse Riding in Kemer with Hotel transfer: $89
- Antalya Kiris Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $89
- Olympos Cable Car Ride With Transfer from Kemer 2365m: $81
- Kemer: Antalya Aquarium Ticket With Hotel Transfer: $77
- Antalya Beldibi Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $71
Is it cheaper to fly into Chennai or Olympos?
Prices for flights to both Olympos and Chennai 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 dayChennai $9.67Olympos $35
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Chennai
For Chennai, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Ayurvedic or South Indian Cooking Class in Chennai with an Author: $40
- Vegetarian South Indian Cooking Class in Chennai with Vidhya: $48
- Chennai Market Tour & Cooking Class in a Local Home with Meena: $54
- South Indian Vegetarian Cooking Class near Chennai Airport: $62
- Private Authentic Indian Cooking Demo in Chennai in Tara's Home: $76
- Traditional Indian Art, Craft and Cooking Tour: $76
- Private tour to learn Traditional Indian Art, craft & Cooking: $80
- Neighborhood Market Tour & South Indian Cooking Class in Chennai: $152
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
- Suluada Island Boat Tour Sunset BBQ Dinner & Transfer from Kemer: $39
- Kemer Traditional Turkish Brunch Cooking with Locals: $44
- Olympos, Cirali, Chimera Night Tour with Dinner at Ulupinar: $53
- Fire of Anatolia Dance Show Dinner and Transfer from Kemer: $100
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Chennai $2.42Olympos $20
Tours and Activities in Chennai
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Chennai.
- 2 Day Royal Enfield Motorcycle tour from Chennai to Pondicherry & Mahabalipuram: $267
- 6-Day Classical Tamil Nadu Private Tour from Chennai: $250
- 7-Day Spiritual Tamil Nadu Private Tour from Chennai: $586
- A Private Day tour from Chennai to Gingee & Thiruvannamalai: $96
- Agra Taj Tour from Chennai: $292
- Agra: Taj Mahal Skip-the-Line & Guided Private 3 Hours Tour: $4.51
- Auroville and Pondicherry Tour from Chennai: $134
- Best of Chennai & Mahabalipuram: Full-Day Private Guided Tour: $99
- Best of Guided Half Day City Tour with a local: $43
- Best of Kanchipuram & Mahabalipuram: Private Day Tour: $129
- Best of Mahabalipuram & Pondicherry: Private Day Tour with Lunch: $189
- Best of Pondicherry & Auroville: Private Day Tour from Chennai: $169
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
- Antalya/Kemer: Suluada Island Boat Tour w/ Lunch and Hotel Pickup: $20
- Canyoning and Rafting Adventure: $53
- Dolusu Park Ticket: $53
- From Antalya: Perge Ancient City & Temple of Apollo Tour: $45
- 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
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayChennai $2.69Olympos $12
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Chennai and Olympos, we can see that Olympos is more expensive. And not only is Chennai much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Chennai is in Asia 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 Chennai would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Chennai 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 Chennai.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Chennai Expensive? and Is Olympos Expensive?.
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