Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Kosice?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Kosice and Olympos can help you decide which place is right for you.
Founded in the 13th century, Kosice today is the second largest city in Slovakia featuring churches, cathedrals, and fortifications which speak to its roots as a center of activity during the Middle Ages. Some of its top attractions include the city's historical center, Singing Fountain, and Cathedral of Saint Elizabeth.
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 Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Slovakia, The Best Adventure Tours to Slovakia, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Turkey, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Turkey.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Kosice is €137, 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 Kosice and Olympos in more detail.
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Also for Olympos, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Prices for flights to both Olympos and Kosice 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.
For Olympos, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Olympos.
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kosice and Olympos, we can see that Kosice 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 Kosice would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Kosice 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 Kosice Expensive? and Is Olympos Expensive?.
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Both Olympos and Kosice are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities.
Kosice is cooler than Olympos in the summer. The daily temperature in Kosice averages around 21°C (69°F) in July, and Olympos fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
It's quite sunny in Olympos. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Kosice. Kosice usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during summer. Kosice gets 275 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 385 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Kosice usually receives more rain than Olympos. Kosice gets 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
Both Olympos and Kosice during the autumn are popular places to visit.
In the autumn, Kosice is much colder than Olympos. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Kosice in October average around 11°C (52°F), and Olympos averages at about 20°C (68°F).
In Olympos, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the autumn, Kosice often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Kosice gets 150 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 249 hours of full sun.
Kosice usually gets more rain in October than Olympos. Kosice gets 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Kosice and Olympos.
It's quite cold in Kosice in the winter. In January, Kosice is generally much colder than Olympos. Daily temperatures in Kosice average around -2°C (28°F), and Olympos fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
Kosice usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during winter. Kosice gets 59 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 147 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Kosice usually receives more rain than Olympos. Kosice gets 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
The spring brings many poeple to Kosice as well as Olympos.
Kosice is cooler than Olympos in the spring. The daily temperature in Kosice averages around 11°C (52°F) in April, and Olympos fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Olympos. In the spring, Kosice often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Kosice gets 191 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 250 hours of full sun.
Kosice usually gets more rain in April than Olympos. Kosice gets 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
Kosice | Olympos | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | -2°C (28°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Feb | 1°C (33°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Mar | 6°C (42°F) | 32 mm (1.2 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Apr | 11°C (52°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
May | 16°C (61°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Jun | 19°C (66°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Jul | 21°C (69°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Aug | 20°C (68°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Sep | 17°C (62°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Oct | 11°C (52°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Nov | 5°C (41°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Dec | 0°C (32°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |