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

Should you visit Himachal Pradesh 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 Himachal Pradesh 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: Himachal Pradesh or Olympos?

Himachal Pradesh

With a name that translates to "abode of snow," Himachal Pradesh is a state in north-western India with opportunities for experiencing the Himalaya mountain range. Visitors come to the region to experience the mountain scenery, engage in Tibetan culture, and learn about the region's ancient past.

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 Hiking & Trekking Tours in India, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in India, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Turkey, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Turkey.


Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Himachal Pradesh?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Himachal Pradesh is $0.00, 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 Himachal Pradesh and Olympos in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Himachal Pradesh -
    Olympos $43
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Himachal Pradesh $0.00
    Olympos $86
Compare Hotels in Himachal Pradesh and Olympos

Looking for a hotel in Himachal Pradesh 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 Himachal Pradesh


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: Olympos Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Himachal Pradesh -
    Olympos $30

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Himachal Pradesh

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

  • Dehradun- Transfers+Hotel+Sightseeing: $271
  • Affordable Chandigarh to Manali Transfer: $98
  • Shimla Thermal Resorts to Delhi Airport DEL -Departure Transfer: $93
  • Delhi to Indira Gandhi Airport (DEL) - Departure Private Transfer: $68
  • From Delhi: One way Private Transfer Service to Agra: $64
  • Private Transfer from Nainital to Delhi: $62
  • Chandigarh Airport IXC to Manali Resorts - Round-Trip Transfer: $55
  • Private Transfer from Mussoorie to Delhi: $53
  • Private Transfer from Rishikesh to Delhi: $47
  • Private Transfer from Chandigarh to Delhi: $39
  • Affordable transfer from Dehradun to Delhi: $39
  • Affordable transfer from Rishikesh to Delhi: $39

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 Himachal Pradesh or Olympos?

Prices for flights to both Olympos and Himachal Pradesh 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
    Himachal Pradesh -
    Olympos $30

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Himachal Pradesh

For Himachal Pradesh, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Sattvic Traditional Cooking Classes, Rishikesh India: $35
  • Rishikesh Half Day Street Food Tour: $45

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.
    Himachal Pradesh -
    Olympos $29

Tours and Activities in Himachal Pradesh

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

  • 2 Day The Hipster Chandigarh Experience: $106
  • 2-Days Private tour to Shimla: $95
  • Adventure trip in Chakrata : $37
  • Best of the Chandigarh (Guided Full Day City Tour): $131
  • Caving Tour in Rishikesh - 6 Hrs.: $45
  • Chandigarh Museum Tour with Tuk Tuk ride: $25
  • Chandigarh Nightlife Tour with shopping and food tasting: $25
  • Chandigarh Private Full Day Tour : $65
  • Chandigarh Walking Tour : $14
  • Complete Himachal Tour With Atari Border And Golden Temple From Chandigarh: $260
  • Dal Lake & Kangra Fort Guided Day Tour From Dharamshala: $75
  • Day Tour of Dharamshala, home to the Dalai Lama: $186

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
    Himachal Pradesh -
    Olympos $18


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Himachal Pradesh and Olympos, we can see that Olympos is more expensive. And not only is Himachal Pradesh much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Himachal Pradesh 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 Himachal Pradesh would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Himachal Pradesh 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 Himachal Pradesh.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Himachal Pradesh Expensive? and Is Olympos Expensive?.