Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Darjiling?
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 Darjiling or Olympos?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Darjiling 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: Darjiling or Olympos?
Darjiling
What began as a cluster of villages grew to prominence in the 19th Century when the British first established a hill station here and eventually realized that the climate was well-suited for tea plantations. Darjeeling (or Darjiling) has since become known for its teas in addition to cultural diversity, stunning views, and trekking opportunities.
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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Darjiling Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDarjiling $39Olympos $80
The average daily cost (per person) in Darjiling is $39, while the average daily cost in Olympos is $80. 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 Darjiling and Olympos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDarjiling $11Olympos $29
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDarjiling $22Olympos $58
Compare Hotels in Darjiling and Olympos
Looking for a hotel in Darjiling 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: Darjiling Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Darjiling $6.56Olympos $21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Darjiling
Also for Darjiling, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Rafting Journey at the Down on Teesta River's White Water with Private Transfer: $182
- Private Transfer Darjeeling Hotels To Bagdogra Airport IXB Drop: $64
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Olympos
Also for Olympos, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfers Between Antalya Airport - Çıralı & Olympos & Adrasan Resorts: $299
- Antalya Kiris Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $87
- Antalya Kemer Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $87
- Antalya Beldibi Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $70
- Departure Private Transfer Kemer or Side to Antalya Airport AYT: $61
- Departure Private Transfer from Kiris, Camyuva, Tekirova to Antalya Airport: $61
- Kemer Horse Safari Experience With Free Hotel Transfer: $60
- Kemer Scuba Diving Experience with Lunch and Transfer: $59
- Suluada Island Boat Trip incl. Lunch and Transfer f/Kemer: $52
- Kemer Scenic Forest Horse Riding Experience with Hotel Transfer: $47
- Gonster Pirate Boat Tour with BBQ Lunch and Transfer from Kemer: $46
- Antalya Airport Vip Private Transfer With Meet Transfer: $41
Is it cheaper to fly into Darjiling or Olympos?
Prices for flights to both Olympos and Darjiling 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 dayDarjiling $21Olympos $35
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Olympos
For Olympos, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Fire of Anatolia Dance Show Dinner and Transfer from Kemer: $99
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Darjiling $11Olympos $20
Tours and Activities in Darjiling
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Darjiling.
- 5-Day Private Tour of Gangtok and Darjeeling: $278
- 7-Day Private Tour of Gangtok and Darjeeling from Siliguri: $300
- A Full Day Tour Of Darjeeling: $208
- Best of Darjeeling (Guided Halfday Sightseeing Tour by Car): $72
- Colonial Heritage Walking Tour in Darjeeling: $27
- Darjeeling & Gangtok tour: $253
- Darjeeling City Tour with Uber: $57
- Day Trip to Buddha Park (Guided Private Sightseeing Tour from Gangtok): $129
- Day Trip to Darjeeling (Guided Private Sightseeing Experience from Gangtok): $129
- Day Trip to Gangtok (Guided Private Sightseeing Experience from Darjeeling): $129
- Day Trip to Kalimpong (Guided Private Sightseeing Experience from Darjeeling): $129
- Day Trip to Singalila (Guided Private Sightseeing Experience from Darjeeling): $226
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 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: $52
- Day Tour to Suluada by Boat: $18
- Dolusu Park Ticket: $55
- Full Day Demre Myra Kekova Culture Tour from Kemer with Lunch: $91
- Full Day Phaselis and Tahtali Mountain Tour from Kemer: $121
- Full Day Rafting Experience From Kemer: $20
- Full-day Boat Tour from Kemer with Lunch and Foam Party: $52
- Green Canyon Boat and Green Lake Tour with Lunch and Soft Drinks: $56
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDarjiling $7.69Olympos $12
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Darjiling and Olympos, we can see that Olympos is more expensive. And not only is Darjiling much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Darjiling 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 Darjiling would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Darjiling 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 Darjiling.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Darjiling 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.