Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Haridwar?
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 Haridwar 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 Haridwar 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: Haridwar or Olympos?
Haridwar
A spiritual journey is not complete without a trip to Haridwar as it is the lands of legends and tales cleansed by the Holy Ganga and regarded as the Holiest places for washing of sins. Haridwar is located on the foothills of the Himalayas making the place a truly memorable experience. After making a Haridwar Darshan, you will find most of your answers regarding the unknown and uncertainties. Rishikesh is very close to Haridwar, for waking the adrenaline rush in you. One can plan out so many activities to do in Haridwar for a fun filling vacation.
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 Photography Tours in India, The Best Religious Tours in India, 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 dayHaridwar $34Olympos $76
The average daily cost (per person) in Haridwar is $34, while the average daily cost in Olympos is $76. 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 Haridwar and Olympos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHaridwar $14Olympos $28
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHaridwar $28Olympos $56
Compare Hotels in Haridwar and Olympos
Looking for a hotel in Haridwar 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: Haridwar Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Haridwar $4.67Olympos $20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Haridwar
Also for Haridwar, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Rishikesh: Mini Gartang Gali Guided Half-Day Trek with Transfers: $112
- Private Transfer from Rishikesh to Delhi: $42
- Private Transfer from Haridwar to Delhi: $39
- Affordable transfer from Haridwar to Delhi: $39
- Affordable transfer from Rishikesh to Delhi: $39
- Private Transfer from Dehradun Airport to Rishikesh: $35
- Affordable transfer from Rishikesh to Dehradun Airport: $20
- Affordable Dehradun airport transfer to Rishikesh: $20
- Dehradun Airport (DED): Private Transfer to Rishikesh: $17
- Affordable Dehradun Airport Transfer.: $15
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
- From Antalya/Kemer: Scuba Diving Tour with Lunch & Transfer: $148
- Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Camyuva Hotels: $102
- Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Kemer Hotels: $102
- Departure Transfer from Kemer or Side to Antalya AYT Airport: $89
- Antalya Kemer Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $85
- Antalya Camyuva Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $85
- Olympos Cable Car Ride With Transfer from Kemer 2365m: $81
- Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Beldibi Hotels: $79
- Antalya Beldibi Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $68
- Scuba Diving Experience with Lunch & Transfer in Kemer: $59
Is it cheaper to fly into Haridwar or Olympos?
Prices for flights to both Olympos and Haridwar 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 dayHaridwar $15Olympos $33
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Haridwar
For Haridwar, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Rishikesh: Sattvic Ayurvedic Cooking Class – Cook & Dine: $38
- Flavors of Haridwar A Sacred 7 Street Guided Food Tour: $40
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: $51
- Kemer Traditional Turkish Brunch Cooking with Locals: $55
- Traditional Turkish Cooking Class with a Local Couple in Kemer: $80
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Haridwar $8.07Olympos $19
Tours and Activities in Haridwar
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Haridwar.
- 02 Days Rajasthan, Jodhpur with Bishnoi Village Guided Tour: $274
- 2-Days Haridwar and Rishikesh Tour By Car: $98
- 6D Char Dham Yatra Immersive VR Experience at Haridwar: $3.81
- Ashram Tour By Walk in Rishikesh (Private Tour): $12
- Blue City of Rajasthan, Jodhpur Guided Tour - 02 Days: $97
- Cultural Walking Tour with Local Snacks in Rishikesh: $15
- Day tour Haridwar Rishikesh with evening Ganga Aarti: $53
- Dehradun Day Tour: Robber’s Cave, Buddha Temple & Local Market: $60
- Discover Rishikesh: Day Tour Guided With Ganga Aarti Ceremony: $30
- Discovering Dehradun: A Full Day Guided Tour: $63
- From Kochi: 03-Day Periyar Wildlife & Mararikulam Beach Tour: $172
- From Rishikesh: 3-Day Mahavatar Babaji Cave & Dunagiri Tour: $270
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
- Antalya All-Inclusive City Tour from Kemer:Boat Trip & Waterfalls: $38
- Antalya FullDay Suluada Island Boat Tour: $28
- Canyoning and Rafting Adventure: $51
- From Antalya: Perge Ancient City & Temple of Apollo Tour: $45
- Full Day Rafting Experience From Kemer: $20
- Full-day Boat Tour from Kemer with Lunch and Foam Party: $51
- Green Canyon Boat Tour Scenic Cruise with Lunch Included: $62
- Green Canyon Boat and Green Lake Tour with Lunch and Soft Drinks: $54
- Kemer Bay Blue Cruise from Kemer: $59
- Kemer Jeep Safari Tour with Lunch at Riverside: $40
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHaridwar $6.00Olympos $11
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Haridwar and Olympos, we can see that Olympos is more expensive. And not only is Haridwar much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Haridwar 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 Haridwar would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Haridwar 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 Haridwar.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Haridwar 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.