Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Kerala?
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 Kerala or Olympos?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Kerala 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: Kerala or Olympos?
Kerala
Palm trees, sandy beaches, and vibrant culture. You'll find all of these things in Kerala, India. Located in the south of the country, Kerala is known as one of the top ten paradises in the world.
This area is covered in a beautiful, natural ecosystem including backwaters, mountains, coconuts and spices. The heavy, yearlong rains provide lush and gorgeous vegetation, and earn the area a spot on the list of the wettest spots on earth.
Kerala is very different from the rest of India. For one, this area is the most literate and diverse area in in the country with churches, mosques, Hindu temples and even synagogues. This states' education and healthcare are far beyond the rest of the country- putting them on par with many Western areas of the world. However, even though this area is incredibly diverse and progressive, do not expect everyone to speak or understand English.
The best part is that this area is by far the safest in all of India. There is almost no incidence of tourists being cheated or taken for granted.
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 Luxury Tours to India, The Best Budget Tours to 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 dayKerala $29Olympos $76
The average daily cost (per person) in Kerala is $29, 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 Kerala and Olympos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKerala $11Olympos $28
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKerala $22Olympos $56
Compare Hotels in Kerala and Olympos
Looking for a hotel in Kerala 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.Kerala $4.38Olympos $20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kerala
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kerala:
- Private Transfer from Trivandrum to Alleppey: Travel Guide: $191
- Private 4-Day Tour in Kerala with Houseboat and Airport Transfers: $181
- Private Transfer from Cochin to Munnar Hotel: Hassle-Free Ride: $118
- Cochin to Vagamon Transfer: $80
- Private Transfer from Cochin to Cherai: Hassle-Free Travel: $48
- Private Transfer: Cochin Airport (COK) to Cochin Port Cruise Ship Terminal: $45
- Private Transfer from Kochi City to Kochi (COK) Airport: $43
- Kochi: Private Transfers To Wayanad, Munnar, Alleppey & More: $41
- Affordable transfer from Kochi to Munnar: $40
- Private Transfer: Trivandrum Airport (TRV) to Kovalam Hotels: $35
- Airport Transfer: Cochin Port Cruise Terminal to Cochin International Airport: $35
- Private Transfer: Cochin Airport (COK) to Kochi Hotels: $32
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Olympos
Also for Olympos, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- ATV Quad Safari Tour with Off-Road & Transfer from Kemer: $27
- Antalya / Belek / Kemer : Suluada Boat Trip w/ Lunch & Transfer: $28
- Antalya / Kemer : Scuba Diving For Beginners w/ Lunch & Transfer: $23
- Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Beldibi Hotels: $79
- Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Camyuva Hotels: $102
- Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Kemer Hotels: $102
- Antalya Airport Transfer With Meet Transfer: $41
- Antalya Beldibi Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $68
- Antalya Camyuva Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $85
- Antalya Kemer Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $85
- Departure Private Transfer Kemer or Side to Antalya Airport AYT: $59
- Departure Transfer from Kemer or Side to Antalya AYT Airport: $89
Is it cheaper to fly into Kerala or Olympos?
Prices for flights to both Olympos and Kerala 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 dayKerala $13Olympos $33
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kerala
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kerala.
- Enjoy the best Food tour in kochi with a local !: $19
- Kerala Traditional Village Cooking Class in Munnar: $20
- WE COOKS- Home Cooking Class in Munnar: $25
- Hands-on Authentic Keralite Cooking Class - Learn, Cook, Eat & Enjoy!: $35
- Cooking classes @ Aryavilla heritage, Varkala: $38
- Fisherman Village Tour in Marari Cooking, Crafts and Culture: $40
- Biryani Cooking class with House Chef: $54
- Evening Tour of Kochi with Kathakali and Dinner: $55
- Private Traditional Home Cooking Class in Kochi with Archana: $70
- Group Kerala Cooking Demo & Home Dining Experience in Kochi: $75
- Kerala Cooking Class with Charming Freeda in her Kochi Home: $79
- Kochi Over View: Kathakali, Dinner, Pick & Drop Included Tour: $130
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.Kerala $8.58Olympos $19
Tours and Activities in Kerala
Here are a few actual costs in Kerala for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 1 Day Activity Adventure Trekking Kerala: $111
- 12 Hours Private Munnar Tour from Kochi: $119
- 2 Days in Cochin (Kochi) Private Tour: $250
- 2 Nights Misty Munnar Sightseeing (Private Tour with Car) - Iris Holidays: $112
- 2 Nights, 3 Days Kerala Backwaters & Beaches Tour: $493
- 2-Day Tour to The Taj Mahal and Agra from Kochi with Both side Commercial Flight: $210
- 21hrs Houseboat Tour through Alleppeys Serene Canals & Local Life: $168
- 3-4 hours Kochi Tuk-Tuk Tour with Pickup from Cruise Ships: $12
- 4 Days - Munnar, Alleppey Houseboat & Kochi sightseeing: $288
- 4 Days Private Kerala Tour -Kochi, Munnar, Thekkady with 3* Hotel: $185
- 4 Hour Private Tuk Tuk Tour in Kochi From Cruise terminal: $14
- 4 nights-Budget Tour- Cochin/Munnar/Thekkady/Houseboat / Cochin: $288
Tours and Activities in Olympos
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Olympos.
- Kemer Traditional Turkish Bath Experience: $17
- Full Day Rafting Experience From Kemer: $20
- White Water Rafting Tour from Antalya, Kemer, Belek, Side, Alanya: $20
- Sea, Sun, and Flavor: Adrasan Boat Tour + Free Lunch Included!: $23
- Kemer Pirate Boat Tour with Lunch & Free Soft Drinks: $27
- Kemer River Rafting Tour with Lunch and Hotel Pickup: $27
- Traditional Turkish Bath (Hamam) Experience in Kemer: $28
- Antalya FullDay Suluada Island Boat Tour: $28
- Suluada Boat Tour from Kemer – The Maldives of Turkey: $30
- Olympos Teleferik Cable Car Antalya Ticket: $36
- Quad Off Road Safari Tour Kemer: $37
- Antalya All-Inclusive City Tour from Kemer:Boat Trip & Waterfalls: $38
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKerala $4.54Olympos $11
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kerala and Olympos, we can see that Olympos is more expensive. And not only is Kerala much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Kerala 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 Kerala would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Kerala 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 Kerala.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Kerala Expensive? and Is Olympos Expensive?.
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