Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Leipzig?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Leipzig or Olympos?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Leipzig 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: Leipzig or Olympos?
Leipzig
Leipzig is a city in the eastern German state of Saxony. Leipzig is Saxony's coolest city, called "The New Berlin" by many. It is a playground for nomadic young creatives, but it's also a city of enormous history, a trade-fair mecca and foundational in the eyes of music lovers due to its intrinsic connection to the lives and work of Bach, Mendelssohn, and Wagner. When it comes to art, the neo-realistic New Leipzig School has stirred up the international art world for well over 10 years.
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 Romantic Tours for Couples in Germany, The Best Walking Tours in Germany, 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 dayLeipzig €166Olympos €89
The average daily cost (per person) in Leipzig is €166, 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 Leipzig and Olympos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLeipzig €91Olympos €40
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLeipzig €182Olympos €80
Compare Hotels in Leipzig 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: Leipzig Hotel Prices and Olympos Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Leipzig €27Olympos €28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Leipzig
Also for Leipzig, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Arrival Transfer Leipzig Airport LEJ to Leipzig by Car or Van: $93
- Private Transfer from Leipzig City to Dresden City: $83
- Leipzig Halle Airport (LEJ) to Leipzig hotels - Round-Trip Private Car Transfer: $68
- Leipzig hotels to Leipzig Halle Airport (LEJ) - Departure Private Transfer: $34
- Leipzig Halle Airport (LEJ) to Leipzig hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $34
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Olympos
Also for Olympos, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfers Between Antalya Airport - Çıralı & Olympos & Adrasan Resorts: $299
- Private Transfers Between Antalya Airport - Beldibi & Göynük & Kemer Resorts: $240
- Two Days Tour to Cappadocia with HB Hotel & Transfer from Kemer: $192
- Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Camyuva Hotels: $98
- Private Transfer From Beldibi / Göynük / Kemer / Kiriş To Antalya Airport: $91
- Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Kiris Hotels: $82
- Antalya Camyuva Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $82
- Antalya Kiris Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $82
- Antalya Beldibi Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $65
- Kemer Horse Safari Experience With Free Hotel Transfer: $50
- Kemer Pirate Boat Tour with BBQ Lunch & Roundtrip Transfer: $47
- Kemer Jeep Safari With Free Hotel Transfer & Lunch: $40
Is it cheaper to fly into Leipzig or Olympos?
Prices for flights to both Olympos and Leipzig 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 dayLeipzig €53Olympos €28
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Leipzig
For Leipzig, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 3-Hour Sightseeing and Food Tour: $64
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.Leipzig €36Olympos €28
Tours and Activities in Leipzig
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Leipzig.
- 1.5-Hour Historical Tour of Leipzig with Costumed Guide: $21
- 2 hours Leipzig exclusive: Private city tour with Panorama Tower: $217
- Big city tour Leipzig Hop on hop off: $20
- City game scavenger hunt Leipzig Südvorstadt - independent discovery tour: $44
- City game scavenger hunt Leipzig city center - independent city tour: $44
- City tour on foot, by S-Bahn and tram: $24
- Combo Tour in Guided City Tour & City Sightseeing: $21
- Corpses, Leprosy, Lucifer 75-minute Tour at the Old Cemetery: $19
- From Day Tour to the Green Belt: $631
- From Markkleeberg: Full-Day Guided Cycling Tour by the Lakes: $48
- Gruseltour Leipzig 90-minute walking tour about the Dark Secrets of Leipzig: $19
- Gruseltour A Haunted Guided Tour: $18
Tours and Activities in Olympos
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Olympos.
- 2 Hour Olympos Cable Car Tour to Tahtali Mountains from Kemer: $66
- 2-in-1 Canyoning and White Water Rafting Adventure with Lunch From Kemer: $25
- 9 Hours Rafting, Buggy Safari and Zipline Adventure from Kemer: $38
- Antalya Full-Day City Tour From Kemer With Cable Car : $30
- Buggy Safari and Rafting Adventure from Kemer: $38
- Demre Myra Tour with Kekova Sunken City Boat Trip From Kemer: $36
- Full-day Boat Tour from Kemer with Lunch and Foam Party: $33
- Goynuk Canyon Tour with Entrance Ticket: $25
- Green Canyon Boat Tour with Lunch and Drinks from Kemer: $63
- Kemer 3 in 1 Tour Rafting Quad Safari and Zipline Experience: $40
- Kemer ATV Mountain Biking Tour: $54
- Kemer Bay Blue Cruise from Kemer: $53
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLeipzig €26Olympos €17
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Leipzig and Olympos, we can see that Leipzig 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 Leipzig would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Leipzig 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 Leipzig Expensive? and Is Olympos Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Leipzig or Olympos?
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.
Should I visit Leipzig or Olympos in the Summer?
Both Olympos and Leipzig are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Leipzig in the summer for the family-friendly experiences.
Leipzig is cooler than Olympos in the summer. The daily temperature in Leipzig averages around 19°C (67°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 Leipzig. Leipzig usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during summer. Leipzig gets 206 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 385 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Leipzig usually receives more rain than Olympos. Leipzig gets 52 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLeipzig 19°C (67°F)Olympos 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Leipzig or Olympos in the Autumn?
Both Olympos and Leipzig during the autumn are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Leipzig for the shopping scene during these months.
In the autumn, Leipzig is much colder than Olympos. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Leipzig 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, Leipzig often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Leipzig gets 107 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 249 hours of full sun.
Leipzig usually gets more rain in October than Olympos. Leipzig gets 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLeipzig 11°C (52°F)Olympos 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Leipzig or Olympos in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Leipzig and Olympos. The winter months attract visitors to Leipzig because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
The weather in Leipzig can be very cold. In January, Leipzig is generally much colder than Olympos. Daily temperatures in Leipzig average around 1°C (33°F), and Olympos fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
Leipzig usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during winter. Leipzig gets 45 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 147 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Leipzig usually receives more rain than Olympos. Leipzig gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLeipzig 1°C (33°F)Olympos 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Leipzig or Olympos in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Leipzig as well as Olympos.
Leipzig is much colder than Olympos in the spring. The daily temperature in Leipzig averages around 10°C (49°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, Leipzig often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Leipzig gets 143 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 250 hours of full sun.
Leipzig usually gets more rain in April than Olympos. Leipzig 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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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLeipzig 10°C (49°F)Olympos 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Olympos and Leipzig
| Leipzig | Olympos | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 1°C (33°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 2°C (35°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 5°C (42°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 10°C (49°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 14°C (58°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 18°C (64°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 19°C (67°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 19°C (66°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 16°C (60°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (52°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (42°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 2°C (36°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
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