Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Kiel?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Kiel or Olympos?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Kiel 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: Kiel or Olympos?
Kiel
Kiel is a port city on Germany's Baltic Sea coast. Much of the city center it was obliterated during WWII by bombing raids on its U-boat pens. In the old town, the rebuilt, medieval St. Nikolai Church hosts classical concerts and Holstenstrasse and Danische Strasse are streets lined with shops. The city also has several indoor malls linked by pedestrian bridges. Along the Kiel Fjord, the Maritime Museum displays model ships and nautical instruments in a former fish auction hall. Nearby, cruise ships dock at the Ostseekai Terminal in Germania Harbor. This grand harbor in Kiel continues on as it has for centuries and should be the focus of your visit. Huge ferries transport millions of passengers to and from Scandinavia, while summer sees locals strolling the long waterfront promenade.
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 Berlin, The Best 10-Day Tours from Berlin, 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 dayKiel €138Olympos €89
The average daily cost (per person) in Kiel is €138, while the average daily cost in Olympos is €89. 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 Kiel and Olympos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKiel €67Olympos €40
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKiel €134Olympos €80
Compare Hotels in Kiel and Olympos
Looking for a hotel in Kiel 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: Kiel Hotel Prices and Olympos Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kiel €54Olympos €28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kiel
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kiel:
- Ostseekai Kiel Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Hamburg: $645
- Ostseekai Kiel Cruise Port to Hamburg hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer : $235
- Ostseekai Kiel Cruise Port to Hamburg hotels - Arrival Private Transfer : $118
- Ostseekai Kiel Cruise Port to Hamburg Airport (HAM) - Departure Private Transfer: $118
- Private Transfer from Ostseekai Kiel Port to Hamburg Airport: $79
- Private Transfer from Ostseekai Kiel Cruise Port to Hamburg city: $79
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Olympos
Also for Olympos, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Camyuva Hotels: $98
- Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Kiris Hotels: $82
- Antalya Beldibi Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $65
- Antalya Camyuva Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $82
- Antalya Kiris Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $82
- Kemer Full Day Pirate Boat Trip with Lunch and Optional Transfer: $10
- Kemer Horse Riding Experience with Transfer: $39
- Kemer Horse Safari Experience With Free Hotel Transfer: $50
- Kemer Jeep Safari With Free Hotel Transfer & Lunch: $40
- Kemer Mega Star Boat Trip With Hotel Transfer and Lunch : $20
- Kemer Pirate Boat Tour with BBQ Lunch & Roundtrip Transfer: $47
- Kemer Pirate Boat Trip With Lunch & Free Hotel Transfer: $20
Is it cheaper to fly into Kiel or Olympos?
Prices for flights to both Olympos and Kiel 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 dayKiel €39Olympos €28
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.Kiel €19Olympos €28
Tours and Activities in Kiel
Here are a few actual costs in Kiel for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Bicycle tour to Friedrichshafen with a visit to the Zeppelin & Dornier Museum: $141
- Bike Tour of Lubeck with Top Attractions and Private Guide: $244
- Boat Cruise and a Private Walking Tour of Lubeck's Old Town: $205
- Christmas Stories of Lubeck – Private Walking Tour: $256
- City Sightseeing Kiel Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $22
- Discovering Lubeck – Private Walking Tour for Couples: $202
- Fascinating Pearls of Lubeck - Guided Walking Tour: $191
- Kiel - Private Historic Walking Tour: $384
- Kiel Crime Experience: self-guided crime tour: $42
- Kiel Private Guided Walking Tour: $281
- Kiel Self-Guided Audio Tour: Explore this Historic Port: $12
- Kiel's Historical Port: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $12
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 dayKiel €12Olympos €17
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kiel and Olympos, we can see that Kiel is more expensive. And not only is Olympos much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Kiel would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Kiel 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 Kiel Expensive? and Is Olympos Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Kiel 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 Kiel or Olympos in the Summer?
Both Olympos and Kiel during the summer are popular places to visit. The summer months attract visitors to Kiel because of the beaches, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Kiel is generally much colder than Olympos. Daily temperatures in Kiel average around 16°C (61°F), and Olympos fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
In Olympos, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Kiel. In the summer, Kiel often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Kiel gets 219 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 385 hours of full sun.
Kiel usually gets more rain in July than Olympos. Kiel gets 88 mm (3.4 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 JulyKiel 16°C (61°F)Olympos 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Kiel or Olympos in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Kiel and Olympos. The city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene are the main draw to Kiel this time of year.
Kiel is much colder than Olympos in the autumn. The daily temperature in Kiel averages around 10°C (50°F) in October, and Olympos fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Olympos this time of the year. Kiel usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during autumn. Kiel gets 102 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 249 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Kiel usually receives more rain than Olympos. Kiel gets 65 mm (2.6 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 OctoberKiel 10°C (50°F)Olympos 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Kiel or Olympos in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Kiel as well as Olympos. Many travelers come to Kiel for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Kiel. In the winter, Kiel is much colder than Olympos. Typically, the winter temperatures in Kiel in January average around 0°C (33°F), and Olympos averages at about 11°C (52°F).
In the winter, Kiel often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Kiel gets 39 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 147 hours of full sun.
Kiel usually gets more rain in January than Olympos. Kiel gets 61 mm (2.4 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 JanuaryKiel 0°C (33°F)Olympos 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Kiel or Olympos in the Spring?
Both Olympos and Kiel are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Kiel in the spring for the beaches and the activities around the city.
In April, Kiel is generally much colder than Olympos. Daily temperatures in Kiel average around 7°C (44°F), and Olympos fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
It's quite sunny in Olympos. Kiel usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during spring. Kiel gets 171 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 250 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Kiel usually receives more rain than Olympos. Kiel gets 49 mm (1.9 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 AprilKiel 7°C (44°F)Olympos 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Olympos and Kiel
| Kiel | Olympos | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 0°C (33°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 1°C (34°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 3°C (38°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 7°C (44°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 11°C (53°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (59°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 16°C (61°F) | 88 mm (3.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 16°C (62°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (56°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 10°C (50°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 5°C (41°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 2°C (35°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
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