Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Himachal Pradesh?
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 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.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHimachal Pradesh $29Olympos $80
The average daily cost (per person) in Himachal Pradesh is $29, while the average daily cost in Olympos is $80. 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
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHimachal Pradesh $16Olympos $29
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHimachal Pradesh $32Olympos $58
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.
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Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Himachal Pradesh $3.36Olympos $21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Himachal Pradesh
Also for Himachal Pradesh, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Shimla Thermal Resorts to Delhi Airport DEL -Departure Transfer: $229
- From Delhi: One way Private Transfer Service to Agra: $139
- Chandigarh Airport IXC to Manali Resorts - Round-Trip Transfer: $121
- Rishikesh: Mini Gartang Gali Guided Half-Day Trek with Transfers: $110
- Affordable Chandigarh to Manali Transfer: $98
- Private Transfer from Nainital to Delhi: $54
- Taxi Guided Tours from Chandigarh to Punjab with Transfers: $53
- Private Transfer from Rishikesh to Delhi: $41
- Private Transfer from Chandigarh City to Chandigarh (IXC) Airport: $40
- Affordable transfer from Rishikesh to Delhi: $39
- Private Transfer from Dehradun Airport to Rishikesh: $35
- Private Transfer from Chandigarh to Delhi: $34
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Olympos
Also for Olympos, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- The Land of Legends Night Show with Roundtrip Transfer from Kemer: $23
- Suluada Island Boat Trip incl. Lunch and Transfer f/Kemer: $52
- Suluada Boat Tour with Lunch & Roundtrip Transfer from Kemer: $29
- Suluada Boat Tour From Antalya (Maldives of Turkey) with Lunch & Hotel Transfer: $15
- Side / Manavgat : Suluada Boat Trip With Lunch and Transfer: $12
- Private Transfers Between Antalya Airport - Kiriş & Çamyuva & Tekirova Resorts: $240
- Private Transfer From Beldibi / Göynük / Kemer / Kiriş To Antalya Airport: $91
- Land of Legends Night Show with Round Transfer from Kemer: $35
- Land of Legends Night Show Roundtrip Transfer from Kemer: $19
- Kemer: River Rafting Tour in Koprulu Canyon with Lunch & transfer: $33
- Kemer Suluada Boat Tour (Maldives of Turkey) With Hotel Transfer: $15
- Kemer Pirate Boat Trip with transfer from Belek: $17
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
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Food Meals for one dayHimachal Pradesh $10Olympos $35
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:
- Rishikesh: Sattvic Cooking Class : Cook & Dine With Miss Anju: $45
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.Himachal Pradesh $3.91Olympos $20
Tours and Activities in Himachal Pradesh
For Himachal Pradesh, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 3 Day Village Homestay Experience with Local Guide from Shimla: $106
- 3 Days Luxury Himachal Tour : Ex-Delhi to Jibhi & Tirthan Valley: $159
- 5 Days Golden Triangle Luxury Private Tour with Guide: $267
- Adventure Activity ATV RIDE 2.25 Kms RZR 570: $37
- All Inclusive 2-Days McLeodGanj & Dharamshala Guided Tour: $121
- Ashram Tour By Walk in Rishikesh (Private Tour): $12
- Best of the Chandigarh (Guided Full Day City Tour): $113
- Chandigarh Museum Tour with Tuk Tuk ride: $21
- Chandigarh Nightlife Tour with shopping and food tasting: $21
- Chandigarh Private Full Day Tour: $98
- Chandigarh Walking Tour: $12
- Cultural Walking Tour with Local Snacks in Rishikesh: $15
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
- 9 Hours Rafting, Buggy Safari and Zipline Adventure from Kemer: $38
- Antalya Full-Day Old City Tour From Kemer With Boat Trip: $45
- Canyoning and Rafting Adventure: $52
- Day Tour to Suluada by Boat: $18
- Dolusu Park Ticket: $54
- Full Day Demre Myra Kekova Culture Tour from Kemer with Lunch: $91
- Full Day Phaselis and Tahtali Mountain Tour from Kemer: $121
- Full Day Rafting Experience From Kemer: $20
- Green Canyon Boat Tour Scenic Cruise with Lunch Included: $64
- Green Canyon Boat and Green Lake Tour with Lunch and Soft Drinks: $56
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHimachal Pradesh $3.87Olympos $12
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?.
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.