Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Katowice?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Katowice or Olympos?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Katowice or Olympos? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Katowice or Olympos?
Katowice
Katowice is a city east of Krakow, in the Silesian province of southern Poland. A large dome crowns the Cathedral of Christ the King, built between 1927 and 1955. The adjacent Archdiocesan Museum exhibits Silesian sacred art. The ultramodern Silesian Museum features several glass structures on the site of a former coal mine. It exhibits Polish art and chronicles the history of Upper Silesia. Historically, Katowice is a product of the 19th-century industrial boom, but it only became a city in the interwar period. After WWII, at the height of the Stalinist cult craze, the city was renamed Stalinogrod, but reverted to its old name soon after Comrade Joe died in 1953. Katowice has few significant historical monuments, but it's a major commercial and cultural center and holds sufficient attractions to make it worth a stop.
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 One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Krakow, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Warsaw, 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 dayKatowice $46Olympos $95
The average daily cost (per person) in Katowice is $46, 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 Katowice and Olympos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKatowice $19Olympos $43
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKatowice $38Olympos $86
Compare Hotels in Katowice and 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: Katowice Hotel Prices and Olympos Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Katowice $12Olympos $30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Katowice
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Katowice:
- Auschwitz-Birkenau Tour from Katowice with Private Transfers: $199
- Katowice Airport: Private Transfer to or from Krakow: $186
- Katowice Pyrzowice KTW to Krakow City Private Transfer: $129
- Auschwitz-Birkenau: Fast-Track Ticket & Guided Tour No Transfers: $32
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Olympos
Also for Olympos, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Kemer Full Day Pirate Boat Trip with Lunch and Optional Transfer: $10
- Kemer Pirate Boat Trip with transfer from Belek: $15
- Kemer Pirate Boat Trip With Lunch & Free Hotel Transfer: $20
- Suluada Boat Tour From Antalya (Maldives of Turkey) with Lunch & Hotel Transfer: $20
- Kemer Mega Star Boat Trip With Hotel Transfer and Lunch : $20
- Kemer Suluada Boat Tour (Maldives of Turkey) With Hotel Transfer: $20
- Kemer to Antalya Ariport (AYT) - Departure Private Transfer: $22
- Scuba Diving Tour in Kemer with Lunch and Transfer: $22
- Kemer to Antalya Ariport (AYT) - Departure Private Transfer: $24
- Kemer Horse Riding Experience with Transfer: $39
- Kemer Jeep Safari With Free Hotel Transfer & Lunch: $40
- Scuba Diving Tour in Kemer with Lunch and Transfer: $40
Is it cheaper to fly into Katowice or Olympos?
Prices for flights to both Olympos and Katowice 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 dayKatowice $19Olympos $30
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Katowice
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Katowice.
- Private Traditional Polish Food Tour: $179
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
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Katowice $6.40Olympos $29
Tours and Activities in Katowice
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Katowice are as follows:
- Auschwitz & Birkenau Live Guide Tour Entrance Ticket: $55
- Auschwitz-Birkenau - Skip the Line Tickets : $32
- Auschwitz-Birkenau: Entry Ticket with Guided Tour: $32
- Entrance Ticket to Auschwitz Birkenau with Guide and FREE ebook: $32
- From Auschwitz-Birkenau Skip-the-Line Guided Tour: $95
- Jasna Gora and Czestochowa Private Tour from Katowice by Car: $349
- Katowice Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour: $99
- Katowice Private Polish Beer Tasting Tour: $160
- Katowice Private Vodka Tasting Tour: $159
- Katowice and Nikiszowiec: bicycle tour with guide: $42
- Private City Tour with Stories & Viewing Points: $154
- Private Tour to Auschwitz Birkenau: $156
Tours and Activities in Olympos
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Olympos.
- Spa Experience in Kemer with Pickup: $18
- Turkish Bath Experience in Kemer: $20
- Goynuk Canyon Tour with Entrance Ticket: $25
- 2-in-1 Canyoning and White Water Rafting Adventure with Lunch From Kemer: $25
- Scuba Diving Tour in Kemer Turkey with Two Dives and Lunch: $26
- Pirate Boat Tour on the Beautiful Bays of Kemer: $27
- Kemer Scuba Diving Experience: $27
- Kemer Scuba Diving Experience: Two Dives with Lunch : $30
- Antalya Full-Day City Tour From Kemer With Cable Car : $30
- Safari Adventure in the mountains from Kemer: $32
- Full-day Boat Tour from Kemer with Lunch and Foam Party: $33
- Demre Myra Tour with Kekova Sunken City Boat Trip From Kemer: $36
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKatowice $5.69Olympos $18
Sample the Local Flavors in Katowice
Also in Katowice, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Tyskie Brewery Tour: $111
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Katowice and Olympos, we can see that Olympos is more expensive. And not only is Katowice much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Katowice would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Katowice 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 Katowice.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Katowice Expensive? and Is Olympos Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Katowice or Olympos?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Katowice or Olympos in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Katowice as well as Olympos.
In July, Katowice is generally cooler than Olympos. Daily temperatures in Katowice average around 18°C (64°F), 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 Katowice this time of the year. In the summer, Katowice often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Katowice gets 219 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 385 hours of full sun.
Katowice usually gets more rain in July than Olympos. Katowice gets 80 mm (3.1 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 JulyKatowice 18°C (64°F)Olympos 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Katowice or Olympos in the Autumn?
Both Olympos and Katowice are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities.
Katowice is much colder than Olympos in the autumn. The daily temperature in Katowice averages around 10°C (50°F) in October, and Olympos fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
It's quite sunny in Olympos. Katowice usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during autumn. Katowice gets 128 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 249 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Katowice usually receives more rain than Olympos. Katowice gets 40 mm (1.6 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 OctoberKatowice 10°C (50°F)Olympos 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Katowice or Olympos in the Winter?
Both Olympos and Katowice during the winter are popular places to visit.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Katowice. In the winter, Katowice is much colder than Olympos. Typically, the winter temperatures in Katowice in January average around -2°C (28°F), and Olympos averages at about 11°C (52°F).
In the winter, Katowice often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Katowice gets 51 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 147 hours of full sun.
Katowice usually gets more rain in January than Olympos. Katowice gets 50 mm (2 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 JanuaryKatowice -2°C (28°F)Olympos 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Katowice or Olympos in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Katowice and Olympos.
In April, Katowice is generally much colder than Olympos. Daily temperatures in Katowice average around 8°C (46°F), and Olympos fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Olympos this time of the year. Katowice usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during spring. Katowice gets 152 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 250 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Katowice usually receives more rain than Olympos. Katowice gets 50 mm (2 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 AprilKatowice 8°C (46°F)Olympos 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Olympos and Katowice
| Katowice | Olympos | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -2°C (28°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | -2°C (28°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 4°C (39°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (46°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 13°C (55°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 16°C (61°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 18°C (64°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (63°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 10°C (50°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 4°C (39°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 0°C (32°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
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