Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Dubai?
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 Dubai or Olympos?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Dubai and Olympos can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Dubai or Olympos?
Dubai
Ever wonder what it would be like to see the lifestyles of the rich and famous up close. There's no more upscale destination than Dubai. It's by far and away the spot for shopping, partying, sunbathing, fine dining and the most luxurious of luxury. As the most modern and progressive of the seven emirates in the United Arab Emirates, this area has experienced an unbelievable economic boom and tourism spike. It's a desert city with an amazing infrastructure.
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 3-Day Tours from Dubai, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in United Arab Emirates, 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 dayDubai $289Olympos $81
The average daily cost (per person) in Dubai is $289, while the average daily cost in Olympos is $81. 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 Dubai and Olympos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDubai $170Olympos $30
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDubai $340Olympos $60
Compare Hotels in Dubai and Olympos
Looking for a hotel in Dubai 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: Dubai Hotel Prices and Olympos Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Dubai $13Olympos $21
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Dubai
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Dubai:
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Taxi Ride$12
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Airport Taxi$12
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Sea Taxi$0.54
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dubai
Also for Dubai, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Dubai Shopping Tour with Transfer: $300
- Private Transfer to/from Dubai Airport for Up to 6 People: $300
- Guided Abu Dhabi City Tour Private Transfer: $300
- Dubai Jet Car and Self Drive Tour with Private Transfer: $285
- X Line Ride in Dubai Marina with Optional Private Transfers: $270
- Burj Khalifa The Lounge - Levels 154, 153, 152 with Transfers: $270
- Afternoon High Tea at Atmosphere Burj Khalifa with Transfer: $259
- Burj Khalifa Lounge at Levels 152, 153 & 154 + Optional Transfers: $259
- Private Transfer to Abu Dhabi: $255
- Dubai Desert Safari With Dune Buggy Options and Shared Transfer: $249
- Xline Dubai Marina Zipline Adventure with Transfers Options: $245
- Atlantis Water Park Admission Pass With Private Transfers: $237
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Olympos
Also for Olympos, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Antalya Kemer Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $88
- Antalya Kiris Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $88
- Antalya Camyuva Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $88
- Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Beldibi Hotels: $82
- Olympos Cable Car Ride With Transfer from Kemer 2365m: $81
- 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: $53
- Gonster Pirate Boat Tour with BBQ Lunch and Transfer from Kemer: $46
Is it cheaper to fly into Dubai or Olympos?
Prices for flights to both Olympos and Dubai 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 dayDubai $96Olympos $36
Typical Food Prices in Dubai
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Dubai:
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French bread$0.95
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Sumo salad in Dubai Mall + Juice$10
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Lemon Mint Tea$4.36
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Coffee & Cake$6.53
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Smoothie$5.45
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Shawarma$1.91
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dubai
For Dubai, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Dubai Desert Safari with Dune Bashing, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner: $8.75
- Desert Safari Dubai with BBQ Buffet Dinner: $15
- Dhow Cruise with Dinner and Live Entertainment at Dubai Al Seef: $16
- Dubai Creek Dhow Cruise Dinner: $18
- Vip Red Dune Desert Safari Dubai, Camel Ride, BBQ Dinner, Shows: $18
- Vip Desert Safari Dubai With BBQ Buffet Dinner: $19
- VIP RED DUNE SAFARI with Pick/drop,Quad,Camel, BBQ Dinner & Shows: $19
- Dubai Dhow Cruise Dinner in Deira Creek: $20
- Evening Desert Safari Dubai with Camel Ride & BBQ dinner: $21
- Dubai Desert Safari With4x4 Pick/Drop camel ride BBQ dinner shows: $21
- Dubai Creek Dhow Dinner Cruise with Buffet & Live Entertainment: $21
- Vip Desert Safari Dubai with BBQ dinner&shows-Pick&Drop(Optional): $22
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.Dubai $19Olympos $20
Typical Entertainment Prices in Dubai
For Dubai, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Visit to the Dubai Museum$0.82
Tours and Activities in Dubai
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Dubai.
- "Explore Dubai's Highlights: 6-Hour Guided City Tour: $41
- 1 HR - Dubai Marina Luxury Yacht Tour: $20
- 1 Hour Private Luxury Yacht Experience in Dubai: $70
- 1 hour Dubai Marina Riviera Leisure Cruise: $111
- 1-Hour Jet Ski Tour – Burj Al Arab, Atlantis, & Dubai Skyline: $155
- 10 Hours Private Abu Dhabi City Tour: $181
- 12 mins Helicopter Tour & The View at The Palm Observatory Deck: $282
- 1Hour 2000cc Dune Buggy Adventure: Ultimate Milehah Desert Thrill: $215
- 2Hrs private Sea escape Cruise, Swim, Tan & Sightsee!: $229
- 30 Minutes Flyboard Experience in Dubai JBR: $125
- 30 minutes Private Jet Car Experience with Burj Al Arab View: $259
- 3000cc,V6 (Automatic) Dune Buggy+Sandboarding - Private Adventure: $295
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 City Tour from Kemer:Boat Trip & Waterfalls: $40
- 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: $55
- Full Day Rafting Experience From Kemer: $20
- Full Day Tour in Kekova, Myra & St Nicholas from Kemer: $146
- Full-day Boat Tour from Kemer with Lunch and Foam Party: $53
- Green Canyon Boat and Green Lake Tour with Lunch and Soft Drinks: $35
- Jeep Safari Adventure At Taurus Mountains from Kemer: $40
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDubai $23Olympos $12
Typical Alcohol Prices in Dubai
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Dubai:
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A Couple Drinks$25
Sample the Local Flavors in Dubai
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Dubai:
- Pub Crawl Nightlife Tours: $42
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dubai and Olympos, we can see that Dubai is more expensive. And not only is Olympos much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Dubai is in Middle East 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 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 Dubai would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Dubai 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 Dubai Expensive? and Is Olympos Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Dubai or Olympos?
Olympos has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Dubai experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Dubai or Olympos in the Summer?
Both Olympos and Dubai are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Dubai throughout the year.
The heat can be very extreme in Dubai. In the summer, Dubai is a little warmer than Olympos. Typically, the summer temperatures in Dubai in July average around 35°C (95°F), and Olympos averages at about 27°C (80°F).
In July, Dubai usually receives more rain than Olympos. Dubai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the summer. The dry season in Dubai is June to August.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyDubai 35°C (95°F)Olympos 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Dubai or Olympos in the Autumn?
Both Olympos and Dubai during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Dubai because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In October, Dubai is generally a little warmer than Olympos. Daily temperatures in Dubai average around 29°C (84°F), and Olympos fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
Dubai usually gets more rain in October than Olympos. Dubai gets 10 mm (0.4 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 OctoberDubai 29°C (84°F)Olympos 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Dubai or Olympos in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Dubai and Olympos. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Dubai year-round.
Dubai is much warmer than Olympos in the winter. The daily temperature in Dubai averages around 19°C (66°F) in January, and Olympos fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
In January, Dubai usually receives more rain than Olympos. Dubai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the winter. Also, January to March is the rainy season in Dubai.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryDubai 19°C (66°F)Olympos 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Dubai or Olympos in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Dubai as well as Olympos. Dubai attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the spring, Dubai is much warmer than Olympos. Typically, the spring temperatures in Dubai in April average around 26°C (79°F), and Olympos averages at about 16°C (61°F).
Dubai usually gets more rain in April than Olympos. Dubai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year. Also, June to August in Dubai is the dry season.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilDubai 26°C (79°F)Olympos 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Olympos and Dubai
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 20°C (68°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 31°C (88°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 33°C (91°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 35°C (95°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 36°C (97°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 33°C (91°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 29°C (84°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 21°C (70°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
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