Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Jerusalem?
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 Jerusalem or Olympos?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Jerusalem 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: Jerusalem or Olympos?
Jerusalem
Jerusalem is the capital city of Israel, as well as one of the most historically rich cities in the world. It is also the largest city in the country. While Tel Aviv holds many of the responsibilities of a capital city, officially, Jerusalem is still considered the capital. It is important to note that most countries have their embassies in Tel Aviv, not in Jerusalem.
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 Religious Tours in Israel, The Best Luxury Tours to Israel, 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 dayJerusalem $165Olympos $81
The average daily cost (per person) in Jerusalem is $165, while the average daily cost in Olympos is $81. 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 Jerusalem and Olympos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personJerusalem $81Olympos $30
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomJerusalem $162Olympos $60
Compare Hotels in Jerusalem and Olympos
Looking for a hotel in Jerusalem 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: Jerusalem Hotel Prices and Olympos Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Jerusalem $8.46Olympos $21
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Local Bus$3.99
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Light Rail Jerusalem$12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jerusalem
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Jerusalem:
- Jerusalem Private Transfer To Petra: $285
- Private Transfer from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv: $247
- Jerusalem Private Transfer To Beit She’an Border: $210
- Jerusalem Private Transfer To Amman: $195
- Private Transfer from Dead Sea Hotels to Aqaba Airport: $160
- Jerusalem Private Transfer To Tel Aviv Airport: $130
- Jerusalem Private Transfer to Allaenby Bridge: $130
- Jerusalem Private Transfer To Dead Sea: $130
- Jerusalem to Tel Aviv (Arrival/Departure) Intercity Transfers: $100
- Jerusalem to Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) - Departure Private Transfer: $93
- Jerusalem to Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) - Departure Private Transfer: $86
- Private Transfer From Amman or Dead Sea To Petra and Wadi Rum: $85
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Olympos
Also for Olympos, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Antalya / Belek / Kemer : Suluada Boat Trip w/ Lunch & Transfer: $12
- Side / Manavgat : Suluada Boat Trip With Lunch and Transfer: $12
- Kemer Suluada Boat Tour (Maldives of Turkey) With Hotel Transfer: $15
- Kemer Mega Star Boat Trip With Hotel Transfer and Lunch: $18
- Suluada Boat Tour From Antalya (Maldives of Turkey) with Lunch & Hotel Transfer: $18
- Antalya / Kemer : Scuba Diving For Beginners w/ Lunch & Transfer: $23
- The Land of Legends Night Show with Roundtrip Transfer from Kemer: $29
- From Antalya/Kemer: Scuba Diving Tour with Lunch & Transfer: $29
- Kemer: River Rafting Tour in Koprulu Canyon with Lunch & transfer: $33
- Land of Legends Night Show with Round Transfer from Kemer: $35
- Kemer Scuba Diving Tour Incl. Lunch with Opt. Hotel Transfer: $41
- Antalya Airport Vip Private Transfer With Meet Transfer: $41
Is it cheaper to fly into Jerusalem or Olympos?
Prices for flights to both Olympos and Jerusalem 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 dayJerusalem $69Olympos $36
Typical Food Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of dining costs in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Orange Juice$3.38
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Watermelon$5.07
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Lunch$15
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Food at Market$19
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Juice$3.38
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Bagels$10
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Lunch for 2$18
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Snacks$7.10
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Jerusalem
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Jerusalem.
- Private Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant from Dead Sea: $107
- Private Madaba Haret Jdoudna Restaurant Lunch or Dinner from Dead Sea: $127
- Experience Shabbat With Dinner In Jerusalem: $230
- The Best Food Tour in Jerusalem-Perfect for Viral Travel Content: $237
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.Jerusalem $11Olympos $20
Typical Entertainment Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Cooking Classes for 2$43
Tours and Activities in Jerusalem
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Jerusalem are as follows:
- 1-Day : Jerusalem & Dead Sea Private Tour. : $993
- 2 Days Bethlehem, Herodion, Judean Desert Monasteries and Jericho Private Tour: $275
- A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Jerusalem's Old City: $9.99
- Best of Jerusalem Full-Day Tour from Jerusalem: $69
- Bethlehem Alternative Tour: $90
- Bethlehem Half Day Christian Guided Tour: $40
- Bethlehem Half Day Guided Group Tour: $40
- Bethlehem Tour from Jerusalem: $68
- Bethlehem, Jericho, and Jordan River Day Tour from Jerusalem: $99
- Caesarea, Haifa and Akko Tour from Jerusalem: $109
- Christian Private tour in Jerusalem: $250
- Classic Jerusalem Old City - Self Guiding Tour: $13
Tours and Activities in Olympos
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Olympos.
- Kemer Quad Safari Experience at Goynuk Canyon: $18
- Day Tour to Suluada by Boat: $18
- Full Day Rafting Experience From Kemer: $20
- Kemer Turkish Bath Experience with Sauna, Scrub & Oil Massage: $21
- Suluada Island Boat Tour From Kemer: $27
- Kemer River Rafting Tour with Lunch and Hotel Pickup: $27
- Kemer Pirate Boat Tour with Lunch & Free Soft Drinks: $27
- Kemer 3 in 1 Tour Rafting Quad Safari and Zipline Experience: $28
- Suluada Boat Tour from Kemer – The Maldives of Turkey: $30
- Green Canyon Boat and Green Lake Tour with Lunch and Soft Drinks: $35
- Quad Off Road Safari Tour Kemer: $37
- 9 Hours Rafting, Buggy Safari and Zipline Adventure from Kemer: $38
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayJerusalem $20Olympos $12
Typical Alcohol Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Beer$6.08
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Jerusalem and Olympos, we can see that Jerusalem is more expensive. And not only is Olympos much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Jerusalem 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 Jerusalem would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Jerusalem 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 Jerusalem Expensive? and Is Olympos Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Jerusalem or Olympos?
Olympos has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Jerusalem experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Jerusalem or Olympos in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Jerusalem as well as Olympos. Jerusalem attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Jerusalem is cooler than Olympos in the summer. The daily temperature in Jerusalem averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and Olympos fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Olympos. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Jerusalem this time of the year. In the summer, Jerusalem often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Olympos. Jerusalem gets 364 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 385 hours of full sun.
Jerusalem usually gets more rain in July than Olympos. Jerusalem gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyJerusalem 23°C (73°F)Olympos 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Jerusalem or Olympos in the Autumn?
Both Olympos and Jerusalem are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Jerusalem throughout the year.
In the autumn, Jerusalem is around the same temperature as Olympos. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Jerusalem in October average around 19°C (66°F), and Olympos averages at about 20°C (68°F).
It's quite sunny in Olympos. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Jerusalem. Jerusalem usually receives more sunshine than Olympos during autumn. Jerusalem gets 274 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 249 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Jerusalem usually receives more rain than Olympos. Jerusalem gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberJerusalem 19°C (66°F)Olympos 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Jerusalem or Olympos in the Winter?
Both Olympos and Jerusalem during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Jerusalem because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In January, Jerusalem is generally cooler than Olympos. Daily temperatures in Jerusalem average around 8°C (46°F), and Olympos fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
In the winter, Jerusalem often gets more sunshine than Olympos. Jerusalem gets 184 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 147 hours of full sun.
Jerusalem usually gets more rain in January than Olympos. Jerusalem gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryJerusalem 8°C (46°F)Olympos 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Jerusalem or Olympos in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Jerusalem and Olympos. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Jerusalem year-round.
Jerusalem is around the same temperature as Olympos in the spring. The daily temperature in Jerusalem averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Olympos fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Olympos this time of the year. In Jerusalem, it's very sunny this time of the year. Jerusalem usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Olympos during spring. Jerusalem gets 269 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 250 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Jerusalem usually receives more rain than Olympos. Jerusalem gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilJerusalem 16°C (61°F)Olympos 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Olympos and Jerusalem
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
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