A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Haifa vs. Olympos for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Haifa 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 Haifa 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: Haifa or Olympos?

Haifa

Located on the northern Mediterranean coast of Israel, Haifa is Israel's third largest city. It is also a beautiful and strategically located city near the border with Lebanon. The population of Haifa, which is approximately 300,000, is surprisingly diverse. There are Jews, Muslim, and Christian Arabs throughout the city. While Haifa is an industrial city with a strong work ethic and a good job base, it is also a beautiful city with many gardens and a stunning coastline. Today the job base has increasingly become technology based with some large companies such as Google and Microsoft offering employment in the area. Haifa University is also the country's top technology university.

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 Sightseeing Tours in Israel, The Best Cultural Tours in Israel, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Turkey, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Turkey.


Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Haifa?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Haifa is $124, while the average daily cost in Olympos is $95. 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 Haifa and Olympos in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Haifa $75
    Olympos $43
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Haifa $150
    Olympos $86
Compare Hotels in Haifa and Olympos

Looking for a hotel in Haifa 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.

Hotels in Haifa


Hotels in Olympos


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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: Haifa Hotel Prices and Olympos Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Haifa $5.00
    Olympos $30

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Haifa

Also for Haifa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Transfers all over the Holyland: Haifa, TLV, Airport, JLM, Jordan: $195
  • Private Transfer from Haifa Cruise Port to Tel Aviv Airport (TLV): $173
  • Private Transfer from Haifa Cruise Port to Tel Aviv City: $173

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Olympos

Also for Olympos, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • 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 - Kiriş & Çamyuva & Tekirova Resorts: $240
  • Private Transfers Between Antalya Airport - Beldibi & Göynük & Kemer Resorts: $240
  • Private Transfers Between Antalya Airport - Çıralı & Olympos & Adrasan Resorts: $299
  • 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 Scuba Diving With Lunch and Transfer: $20
  • Kemer Scuba Diving Experience with BBQ Lunch and Transfer: $33
  • Kemer Pirate Boat Trip with transfer from Belek: $15

Is it cheaper to fly into Haifa or Olympos?

Prices for flights to both Olympos and Haifa 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Haifa $45
    Olympos $30
Typical Food Prices in Haifa

For Haifa, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Dinner
    $27

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
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Haifa $5.77
    Olympos $29

Tours and Activities in Haifa

For Haifa, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Romantic Walking Tour In Haifa for Couples: $290
  • Caesarea, Haifa, Acre, Rosh Hanikra Private Day Tour: $705
  • Christianity Day Tour: Haifa Port to Nazareth and Sea of Galilee : $295
  • From Tel Aviv: Caesarea, Haifa & Akko Guided Tour: $1,300
  • From Tel Aviv: Northern Israel Coast Private Tour: $999
  • Full Day Tour to Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee: $290
  • Haifa Port Shore Excursion: Nazareth and Sea of Galilee Day Tour from Haifa Port: $120
  • Haifa Port: Full-Day Christianity Cruise to Galilee: $400
  • Haifa Private Tour: $161
  • Haifa, Acre & Rosh Anikra Grottos Haifa Port FullDay Shared Tour: $231
  • Haifa, Acre and Rosh Anikra for Cruises with Licensed Guide: $417
  • Jerusalem & Bethlehem Tour from Haifa Port 2024 - Small Group: $255

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
  • Antalya Full-Day City Tour From Kemer With Cable Car : $30
  • Buggy Safari and Rafting Adventure from Kemer: $38
  • Cappadocia 3 Day Tour from Kemer: $218
  • Demre Myra Tour with Kekova Sunken City Boat Trip From Kemer: $36
  • Full Day Demre Myra Kekova Culture Tour from Kemer with Lunch: $79
  • Full Day Rafting Experience From Kemer: $20
  • 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

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Haifa $13
    Olympos $18


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Haifa and Olympos, we can see that Haifa is more expensive. And not only is Olympos much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Haifa 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 Haifa would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Haifa 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 Haifa Expensive? and Is Olympos Expensive?.



When is the best time to visit Haifa or Olympos?

Olympos has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Haifa experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.

Should I visit Haifa or Olympos in the Summer?

The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Haifa and Olympos. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Haifa year-round.

Haifa is around the same temperature as Olympos in the summer. The daily temperature in Haifa averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Olympos fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Olympos this time of the year. In Haifa, it's very sunny this time of the year. Haifa usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Olympos during summer. Haifa gets 364 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 385 hours of full sun in the summer.

In July, Haifa usually receives more rain than Olympos. Haifa gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Haifa 27°C (81°F) 
    Olympos 27°C (80°F)

Should I visit Haifa or Olympos in the Autumn?

The autumn brings many poeple to Haifa as well as Olympos. Haifa attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

In the autumn, Haifa is a little warmer than Olympos. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Haifa in October average around 24°C (75°F), and Olympos averages at about 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 Haifa this time of the year. In the autumn, Haifa often gets more sunshine than Olympos. Haifa gets 274 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 249 hours of full sun.

Haifa usually gets more rain in October than Olympos. Haifa gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Haifa 24°C (75°F) 
    Olympos 20°C (68°F)

Should I visit Haifa or Olympos in the Winter?

Both Olympos and Haifa are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Haifa throughout the year.

In January, Haifa is generally a little warmer than Olympos. Daily temperatures in Haifa average around 14°C (57°F), and Olympos fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).

Haifa usually receives more sunshine than Olympos during winter. Haifa gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 147 hours of full sun in the winter.

It's quite rainy in Haifa. In January, Haifa usually receives more rain than Olympos. Haifa gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Haifa 14°C (57°F) 
    Olympos 11°C (52°F)

Should I visit Haifa or Olympos in the Spring?

Both Olympos and Haifa during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Haifa because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

Haifa is a little warmer than Olympos in the spring. The daily temperature in Haifa averages around 19°C (66°F) in April, and Olympos fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).

In Olympos, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Haifa. In the spring, Haifa often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Olympos. Haifa gets 269 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 250 hours of full sun.

Haifa usually gets more rain in April than Olympos. Haifa gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Haifa 19°C (66°F) 
    Olympos 16°C (61°F)

Typical Weather for Olympos and Haifa

Haifa Olympos
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 14°C (57°F) 100 mm (3.9 in) 11°C (52°F) 9 mm (0.4 in)
Feb 13°C (55°F) 110 mm (4.3 in) 11°C (53°F) 9 mm (0.4 in)
Mar 16°C (61°F) 60 mm (2.4 in) 13°C (56°F) 9 mm (0.4 in)
Apr 19°C (66°F) 30 mm (1.2 in) 16°C (61°F) 9 mm (0.4 in)
May 22°C (72°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 20°C (68°F) 9 mm (0.4 in)
Jun 25°C (77°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 24°C (75°F) 9 mm (0.4 in)
Jul 27°C (81°F) 20 mm (0.8 in) 27°C (80°F) 9 mm (0.4 in)
Aug 28°C (82°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 27°C (80°F) 9 mm (0.4 in)
Sep 25°C (77°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 24°C (75°F) 9 mm (0.4 in)
Oct 24°C (75°F) 20 mm (0.8 in) 20°C (68°F) 9 mm (0.4 in)
Nov 20°C (68°F) 80 mm (3.1 in) 16°C (61°F) 9 mm (0.4 in)
Dec 15°C (59°F) 110 mm (4.3 in) 13°C (55°F) 9 mm (0.4 in)