Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Genoa?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Genoa or Olympos?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Genoa 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: Genoa or Olympos?
Genoa
Located on the coast of northwest Italy, Genoa is a port city and capital of the Liguria region. With a long history as a rich and powerful trade center, Genoa's past of many centuries is still visible in its old port, stunning architecture, and charming alleyways. A traveler can spend days walking along seaside villas, admiring towering churches, and shopping the boutiques of the city. Genoa is also the birthplace of Christopher Columbus, featuring what is thought to be his birth home and many other quaint abodes.
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 Vineyard & Wine Tours in Italy, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Italy, 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 dayGenoa €150Olympos €89
The average daily cost (per person) in Genoa is €150, 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 Genoa and Olympos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGenoa €88Olympos €40
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGenoa €176Olympos €80
Compare Hotels in Genoa and Olympos
Looking for a hotel in Genoa 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: Genoa Hotel Prices and Olympos Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Genoa €8.69Olympos €28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Genoa
Also for Genoa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Genova : Private Transfer to/from Malpensa Airport: $599
- Private Direct Transfer From Genoa to Nice, En Speaking Driver: $271
- Private Transfer From Genoa to Milan English Speaking Driver: $249
- Genoa to Milan - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $229
- Genoa Airport (GOA) to Milan - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $222
- From Genoa to Florence Hotels - Private Transfer: $145
- Genoa to Malpensa Milan Airport (MXP) - Departure Private Transfer : $131
- Private Transfer from/to Genoa to/from Portofino: $123
- Private transfer from Genoa to Portofino with Hotel or Cruise Port pick-up: $120
- Savona Cruise Port to Genoa hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $118
- Genoa airport (GOA) to Savona Cruise Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $118
- Genoa to Milan - Arrival Private Transfer: $115
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
- Private Transfers Between Antalya Airport - Beldibi & Göynük & Kemer Resorts: $240
- Two Days Tour to Cappadocia with HB Hotel & Transfer from Kemer: $192
- Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Camyuva Hotels: $98
- Private Transfer From Beldibi / Göynük / Kemer / Kiriş To Antalya Airport: $91
- Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Kiris Hotels: $82
- Antalya Camyuva Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $82
- Antalya Kiris Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $82
- Antalya Beldibi Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $65
- Kemer Horse Safari Experience With Free Hotel Transfer: $50
- Kemer Pirate Boat Tour with BBQ Lunch & Roundtrip Transfer: $47
- Kemer Jeep Safari With Free Hotel Transfer & Lunch: $40
Is it cheaper to fly into Genoa or Olympos?
Prices for flights to both Olympos and Genoa 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 dayGenoa €51Olympos €28
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Genoa
For Genoa, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Genoese cooking lesson in the garden with lunch: $68
- Genoa Old town Food Tour: $74
- Itinerant dinner in the old town: $75
- Street Food Tour: $84
- Do Eat Better Experience - Food Tours in Genoa: $86
- Traditional Food Tour: $91
- Lunch or dinner and cooking demo at a local home in Camogli: $93
- Lunch or dinner and cooking demo at a local home in Savona: $93
- Dining experience with cooking demo and wines in Rapallo: $93
- Traditional Home Cooking Class in Genoa: $93
- Tour of Genoa historic center and wine tasting with dinner: $93
- Small-group Street food tour in Savona: $97
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.Genoa €20Olympos €28
Tours and Activities in Genoa
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Genoa.
- 2-Hour Private Walking Tour from Via Del Campo 29 Rosso: $82
- 2 Hours Private Historical Tour in Genoa: $104
- 3 Hours Private Walking Tour of Genoa from the Cruise Terminal: $240
- Aquarium of Genoa + Panera Ice Cream Taste experience: $32
- Aquarium of Genoa Ticket and Whale Watching Cruise: $70
- Aquarium of Entry Ticket and Aperitif: $31
- Cesarine: Market Tour & Dining at a Local's Home in Genoa: $152
- Cesarine: Small Group Market tour and Dining Experience in Genoa: $141
- City Sightseeing Genoa Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $27
- Departure by Private Car from Genoa City to Genoa Cruise Port: $44
- Discover Genoa, old town walking tour: $131
- E-bike tour in Genova: $82
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 dayGenoa €10Olympos €17
Sample the Local Flavors in Genoa
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Genoa:
- Guided Eco Hiking and Sea View Wine Tasting in Portofino Park: $75
- 3 Hour Pesto Making and Wine Tasting Activity in Campetto Genoa: $105
- CAMOGLI: PRIVATE Ligurian Wine Tasting Experience and walking on National Park: $125
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Genoa and Olympos, we can see that Genoa 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 Genoa would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Genoa 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 Genoa Expensive? and Is Olympos Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Genoa 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 Genoa or Olympos in the Summer?
Both Olympos and Genoa are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Genoa in the summer for the beaches and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Genoa is around the same temperature as Olympos. Typically, the summer temperatures in Genoa in July average around 25°C (76°F), and Olympos averages at about 27°C (80°F).
It's quite sunny in Olympos. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Genoa. Genoa usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during summer. Genoa gets 295 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 385 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Genoa usually receives more rain than Olympos. Genoa gets 12 mm (0.5 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 JulyGenoa 25°C (76°F)Olympos 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Genoa or Olympos in the Autumn?
Both Olympos and Genoa during the autumn are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Genoa for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In October, Genoa is generally around the same temperature as Olympos. Daily temperatures in Genoa average around 19°C (66°F), and Olympos fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
In Olympos, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the autumn, Genoa often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Genoa gets 183 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 249 hours of full sun.
Genoa usually gets more rain in October than Olympos. Genoa gets 97 mm (3.8 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 OctoberGenoa 19°C (66°F)Olympos 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Genoa or Olympos in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Genoa and Olympos. The winter months attract visitors to Genoa because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Genoa is around the same temperature as Olympos in the winter. The daily temperature in Genoa averages around 11°C (51°F) in January, and Olympos fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
Genoa usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during winter. Genoa gets 127 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 147 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Genoa usually receives more rain than Olympos. Genoa gets 71 mm (2.8 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 JanuaryGenoa 11°C (51°F)Olympos 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Genoa or Olympos in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Genoa as well as Olympos. The beaches and the natural beauty are the main draw to Genoa this time of year.
In the spring, Genoa is around the same temperature as Olympos. Typically, the spring temperatures in Genoa in April average around 15°C (58°F), and Olympos averages at about 16°C (61°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Olympos. In the spring, Genoa often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Genoa gets 198 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 250 hours of full sun.
Genoa usually gets more rain in April than Olympos. Genoa gets 65 mm (2.6 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 AprilGenoa 15°C (58°F)Olympos 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Olympos and Genoa
| Genoa | Olympos | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 11°C (51°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (58°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (71°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (76°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
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