Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Corinth?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Corinth or Olympos?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Corinth 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.
Where Should I go: Corinth or Olympos?
Corinth
One of the oldest towns in Peloponnese, Corinth is a port city with a population of about 58,000. The area is thought to have been inhabited since at least 6000BC. In the main part of the city, "new" Corinth, there is little left to remind you of the city's rich history. Much of this area has been destroyed by earthquake. Most of the interesting archeological sights are found in "old" Corinth, a short distance away.
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 Luxury Tours to Greece, The Best Budget Tours to Greece, 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 dayCorinth €121Olympos €89
The average daily cost (per person) in Corinth is €121, 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 Corinth and Olympos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCorinth €72Olympos €40
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCorinth €144Olympos €80
Compare Hotels in Corinth and Olympos
Looking for a hotel in Corinth 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: Olympos Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Corinth €7.14Olympos €28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Corinth
Also for Corinth, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer & Guide in Mycenae and Epidaurus from Nafplio: $273
- Transfer from Corinth-Loutraki-Agioi Theodoroi to Athens-Pireaus-Athens Airport: $219
- Taxi Transfer from Nafplio - Tolo to Athens Airport - Private up to 4 persons: $219
- Shared Transfer to Mycenae & Epidaurus from Nafplio: $121
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Olympos
Also for Olympos, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Two Days Tour to Cappadocia with HB Hotel & Transfer from Kemer: $192
- Suluada Boat Tour From Antalya (Maldives of Turkey) with Lunch & Hotel Transfer: $20
- Scuba Diving Tour in Kemer with Lunch and Transfer: $22
- Scuba Diving Tour in Kemer with Lunch and Transfer: $40
- Private Transfers Between Antalya Airport - Beldibi & Göynük & Kemer Resorts: $240
- Private Transfers Between Antalya Airport - Çıralı & Olympos & Adrasan Resorts: $299
- Private Transfer From Beldibi / Göynük / Kemer / Kiriş To Antalya Airport: $91
- Kemer to Antalya Ariport (AYT) - Departure Private Transfer: $24
- Kemer to Antalya Ariport (AYT) - Departure Private Transfer: $22
- Kemer Suluada Boat Tour (Maldives of Turkey) With Hotel Transfer: $20
- Kemer Pirate Boat Trip with transfer from Belek: $15
- Kemer Pirate Boat Trip With Lunch & Free Hotel Transfer: $20
Is it cheaper to fly into Corinth or Olympos?
Prices for flights to both Olympos and Corinth 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 dayCorinth €40Olympos €28
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Corinth
For Corinth, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Savor Nafplio Cooking Class: $126
- Cooking Class OR Demonstration & lunch in Nafplio: $127
- Nafplio Walking Food Tour: $141
- Sustainbable Cooking class, explore a mountainous village: $235
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.Corinth €21Olympos €28
Tours and Activities in Corinth
For Corinth, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 3in1; Cycling, sightseeing, tasting: $229
- Ancient Corinth & Nemea Tour to Culture: $100
- Ancient Corinth & Nemea Tour to Culture from Nafplio: $142
- Ancient Corinth Private Tour from Corinth: $68
- Ancient Epidaurus Theater and Canal of Corinth Private Tour from Corinth: $82
- Ancient Olympia Day Tour: $212
- Athens Day Tour - History & Culture: $117
- Biblical Corinth in 7 hours private tour: $460
- 3D Representations & Audiovisual Self-Guided tour: $7.48
- Corinthian olive oil tour & tasting experience: $86
- Cycling Tour at Nafplio: $111
- Epidaurus: Refundable Ticket for the Temple of Asclepius &Theater: $19
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: $66
- 2-in-1 Canyoning and White Water Rafting Adventure with Lunch From Kemer: $25
- 9 Hours Rafting, Buggy Safari and Zipline Adventure from Kemer: $38
- Antalya Full-Day City Tour From Kemer With Cable Car : $30
- Buggy Safari and Rafting Adventure from Kemer: $38
- Demre Myra Tour with Kekova Sunken City Boat Trip From Kemer: $36
- Full-day Boat Tour from Kemer with Lunch and Foam Party: $33
- Goynuk Canyon Tour with Entrance Ticket: $25
- Green Canyon Boat Tour with Lunch and Drinks from Kemer: $63
- Kemer 3 in 1 Tour Rafting Quad Safari and Zipline Experience: $40
- Kemer ATV Mountain Biking Tour: $54
- Kemer Bay Blue Cruise from Kemer: $53
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCorinth €16Olympos €17
Sample the Local Flavors in Corinth
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Corinth:
- Winery Tour and Organic Fine Wine Tastings: $16
- Corinth Winery Tour and Organic Fine Wine Tastings: $21
- Nemea - Wine Tasting from Nafplion: $175
- Nemea Wine Tour from Athens, Nafplio or Nemea with Oenologists: $178
- Wine tour at the footsteps of Hercules in Nemea from Nafplio: $188
- 2. Wine Tour Nemea: The new wines of Nemea: $216
- Peloponnese Private Tour & Nemea Wine Tour & Ancient Nemea: $674
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Corinth and Olympos, we can see that Corinth 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 Corinth would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Corinth 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 Corinth Expensive? and Is Olympos Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Corinth or Olympos?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Corinth or Olympos in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Corinth and Olympos. Many visitors come to Corinth in the summer for the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Corinth is around the same temperature as Olympos. Typically, the summer temperatures in Corinth in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Olympos averages at about 27°C (80°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Olympos this time of the year. In Corinth, it's very sunny this time of the year. Corinth usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during summer. Corinth gets 357 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 385 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Corinth usually receives less rain than Olympos. Corinth gets 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCorinth 27°C (81°F)Olympos 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Corinth or Olympos in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Corinth as well as Olympos.
In October, Corinth is generally around the same temperature as Olympos. Daily temperatures in Corinth average around 19°C (67°F), and Olympos fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Olympos. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Corinth this time of the year. In the autumn, Corinth often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Corinth gets 206 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 249 hours of full sun.
Corinth usually gets more rain in October than Olympos. Corinth gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCorinth 19°C (67°F)Olympos 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Corinth or Olympos in the Winter?
Both Olympos and Corinth are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The winter months attract visitors to Corinth because of the museums and the cuisine.
Corinth is around the same temperature as Olympos in the winter. The daily temperature in Corinth averages around 10°C (51°F) in January, and Olympos fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
Corinth usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Olympos during winter. Corinth gets 143 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 147 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Corinth usually receives more rain than Olympos. Corinth gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCorinth 10°C (51°F)Olympos 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Corinth or Olympos in the Spring?
Both Olympos and Corinth during the spring are popular places to visit.
In the spring, Corinth is around the same temperature as Olympos. Typically, the spring temperatures in Corinth in April average around 16°C (60°F), and Olympos averages at about 16°C (61°F).
In Olympos, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Corinth. In the spring, Corinth often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Corinth gets 226 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 250 hours of full sun.
Corinth usually gets more rain in April than Olympos. Corinth gets 25 mm (1 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCorinth 16°C (60°F)Olympos 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Olympos and Corinth
| Corinth | Olympos | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (51°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (76°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (76°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (60°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
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