Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Kotor?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Kotor or Olympos?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
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 Kotor and Olympos can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Kotor or Olympos?
Kotor
A coastal town of Montenegro, Kotor is also a beautifully-preserved fortified, medieval town, featuring a labyrinth of cobbled streets, lively piazzas, historic churches, and a spread of bars and restaurants throughout its historic Old Town.
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 Montenegro, The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro, 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 dayKotor €100Olympos €89
The average daily cost (per person) in Kotor is €100, 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 Kotor and Olympos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKotor €49Olympos €40
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKotor €98Olympos €80
Compare Hotels in Kotor and Olympos
Looking for a hotel in Kotor 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: Kotor Hotel Prices and Olympos Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kotor €9.26Olympos €28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kotor
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kotor:
- Private Transfer from Dubrovnik to Kotor: $333
- Kotor Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Podgorica hotels: $297
- Podgorica Airport (TGD): Transfer to Kotor Cruise Port: $297
- Airport Transfer Tivat / Porto Montenegro to Podgorica City: $272
- Private Transfer from Lustica to Podgorica Airport (TGD): $262
- Transfer Portonovi / Herceg Novi to Dubrovnik Old Town: $251
- Private transfer from Kotor to Dubrovnik: $240
- Private Transfer from Tivat Airport (TIV) to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV): $214
- Private Transfer from Herceg Novi to Dubrovnik City: $194
- Private Transfer from Kotor or Perast to Dubrovnik airport: $185
- Private Transfer from Herceg Novi to Podgorica: $155
- Private Transfer from Herceg Novi to Podgorica Airport (TGD): $155
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 Kotor or Olympos?
Prices for flights to both Olympos and Kotor 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 dayKotor €43Olympos €28
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kotor
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kotor.
- Kotor City Tour and Cooking Class : $203
- Kotor private cooking class with lunch and Old town guided tour: $226
- Kotor and Perast Private Tour with Cooking Class and Boat Ride: $262
- Cooking class in a local home & old town walking tour: $306
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.Kotor €8.32Olympos €28
Tours and Activities in Kotor
Here are a few actual costs in Kotor for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Blue Cave, Lady of Rocks and Mamula Speed Boat Tour : $44
- "Adriatic Adventure: Blue Cave & Islands Speedboat Tour": $46
- 1-Day Montenegro Hiking Tour to Durmitor National Park : $119
- 3 Hour Speed Boat Tour to Blue Cave with WiFi and Drinks: $55
- 3-Hour Blue Cave and Our Lady of the Rocks Private Speedboat Tour: $294
- Adventure park ’Lovcen’ and Njegos’s Mausoleum : $198
- All inclusive - Lovcen tour: $131
- Bay of 2-Hour Stand Up Paddle Board Tour: $53
- Bay of 2.5-Hour Kayak Tour: $53
- Bay of 2.5-Hour Kayak Tour : $55
- Bike & hike tour : $82
- Bike tour - Downhill from Njegos Mausoleum to Kotor bay: $134
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 dayKotor €8.51Olympos €17
Sample the Local Flavors in Kotor
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Kotor:
- Private tour: Homemade food and wine tasting at my family home: $125
- Private National Park Lovcen with food and wine tasting: $136
- Wine tasting and magical tour from Kotor, Budva, Tivat (Lovcen,Skadar lake): $251
- National Parks Skadar Lake and Lovcen+Wine tasting (Private tour): $260
- Skadar Lake National Park with Wine Tasting: $428
When comparing the travel costs between Kotor and Olympos, we can see that Kotor is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Kotor Expensive? and Is Olympos Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Kotor 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 Kotor or Olympos in the Summer?
Both Olympos and Kotor during the summer are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Kotor for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the small town charm, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
Kotor is around the same temperature as Olympos in the summer. The daily temperature in Kotor averages around 26°C (80°F) in July, and Olympos fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
In Olympos, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Kotor. In the summer, Kotor often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Kotor gets 341 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 385 hours of full sun.
Kotor usually gets more rain in July than Olympos. Kotor gets 47 mm (1.8 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 JulyKotor 26°C (80°F)Olympos 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Kotor or Olympos in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Kotor and Olympos. The autumn months attract visitors to Kotor because of the hiking trails, the small town atmosphere, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Kotor is cooler than Olympos. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Kotor in October average around 17°C (63°F), and Olympos averages at about 20°C (68°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Olympos this time of the year. In Kotor, it's very sunny this time of the year. Kotor usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during autumn. Kotor gets 203 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 249 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Kotor gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Kotor usually receives more rain than Olympos. Kotor gets 174 mm (6.9 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 OctoberKotor 17°C (63°F)Olympos 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Kotor or Olympos in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Kotor as well as Olympos. The cuisine are the main draw to Kotor this time of year.
In January, Kotor is generally much colder than Olympos. Daily temperatures in Kotor average around 6°C (42°F), and Olympos fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
In the winter, Kotor often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Kotor gets 121 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 147 hours of full sun.
Kotor receives a lot of rain in the winter. Kotor usually gets more rain in January than Olympos. Kotor gets 186 mm (7.3 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 JanuaryKotor 6°C (42°F)Olympos 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Kotor or Olympos in the Spring?
Both Olympos and Kotor are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Kotor for the beaches, the small town charm, and the natural beauty.
Kotor is cooler than Olympos in the spring. The daily temperature in Kotor averages around 14°C (58°F) in April, and Olympos fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
It's quite sunny in Olympos. Kotor usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during spring. Kotor gets 194 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 250 hours of full sun in the spring.
It's quite rainy in Kotor. In April, Kotor usually receives more rain than Olympos. Kotor gets 154 mm (6.1 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 AprilKotor 14°C (58°F)Olympos 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Olympos and Kotor
| Kotor | Olympos | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 6°C (42°F) | 186 mm (7.3 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 172 mm (6.8 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (51°F) | 173 mm (6.8 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (58°F) | 154 mm (6.1 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (80°F) | 47 mm (1.8 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (63°F) | 174 mm (6.9 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 11°C (53°F) | 224 mm (8.8 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (45°F) | 215 mm (8.5 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
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