Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Diyarbakir?
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 Diyarbakir or Olympos?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Diyarbakir and Olympos. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Diyarbakir or Olympos?
Diyarbakir
Diyarbakır is the largest city in Southeastern Turkey, located on the banks of Tigris River, which is one of two great rivers of the Middle East. The city is known especially for its old city, housed within ancient fortress walls that have been designated an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Within this fortress is a glimpse into the city's ancient history and traditional customs that remain alive today.
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 Budget Tours to Turkey, The Best Tours for Seniors to Turkey, The Best G Adventures Tours to Turkey, and The Best 3-Day Tours from Istanbul.
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Diyarbakir Prices
Turkey PricesOlympos Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDiyarbakir $93Olympos $82
The average daily cost (per person) in Diyarbakir is $93, while the average daily cost in Olympos is $82. 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 Diyarbakir and Olympos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDiyarbakir $54Olympos $30
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDiyarbakir $108Olympos $60
Compare Hotels in Diyarbakir and Olympos
Looking for a hotel in Diyarbakir 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: Diyarbakir Hotel Prices and Olympos Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Diyarbakir $21Olympos $21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Olympos
Also for Olympos, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- The Land of Legends Night Show with Roundtrip Transfer from Kemer: $30
- Suluada Island Boat Trip incl. Lunch and Transfer f/Kemer: $53
- Suluada Boat Tour From Antalya (Maldives of Turkey) with Lunch & Hotel Transfer: $14
- Private Transfers Between Antalya Airport - Kiriş & Çamyuva & Tekirova Resorts: $240
- Olympos Cable Car Ride With Transfer from Kemer 2365m: $81
- Land of Legends Night Show with Round Transfer from Kemer: $35
- Kemer: River Rafting Tour in Koprulu Canyon with Lunch & transfer: $34
- Kemer Suluada Boat Tour (Maldives of Turkey) With Hotel Transfer: $16
- Kemer Mega Star Boat Trip With Hotel Transfer and Lunch: $18
- Kemer : Pirate Party Boat Trip w / Lunch & Soft Drinks & Transfer: $12
- Gonster Pirate Boat Tour with BBQ Lunch and Transfer from Kemer: $54
- From Antalya/Kemer: Scuba Diving Tour with Lunch & Transfer: $21
Is it cheaper to fly into Diyarbakir or Olympos?
Prices for flights to both Olympos and Diyarbakir 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 dayDiyarbakir $24Olympos $36
Typical Food Prices in Diyarbakir
For Diyarbakir, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Dessert$0.13
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Lunch for Two$0.41
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: $102
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Diyarbakir $15Olympos $21
Tours and Activities in Diyarbakir
For Diyarbakir, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- All-inclusive Private Guided Tour of Diyarbakir City: $297
Tours and Activities in Olympos
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Olympos.
- 2-Day Guided Cappadocia Tour with Cave Hotel Option From Kemer: $60
- 9 Hours Rafting, Buggy Safari and Zipline Adventure from Kemer: $38
- Antalya All Inclusive Kekova Sunken City Demre and Lycia Day Tour: $79
- Antalya Full-Day Old City Tour From Kemer With Boat Trip: $36
- Antalya/Kemer: Suluada Island Boat Tour w/ Lunch and Hotel Pickup: $25
- Canyoning and Rafting Adventure: $53
- Day Tour to Suluada by Boat: $18
- Dolusu Park Ticket: $56
- Full Day Demre Myra Kekova Culture Tour from Kemer with Lunch: $91
- Full Day Phaselis and Tahtali Mountain Tour from Kemer: $124
- Full Day Rafting Experience From Kemer: $20
- Gonster Party Cruise with Foam Party Swim Stops and Lunch: $43
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDiyarbakir $12Olympos $12
When comparing the travel costs between Diyarbakir and Olympos, we can see that Diyarbakir is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Diyarbakir 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.