A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Lille vs. Olympos for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Lille or Olympos?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Lille 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: Lille or Olympos?

Lille

Lille is a city in northern France on the Deule River near France's border with Belgium. It has the fourth largest urban area in France behind Paris, Lyon, and Marseille. Lille (Rijsel in Flemish) may be France's most underrated major city. In recent decades this once-grimy industrial metropolis, with its economy based on declining industries, has transformed itself into a glittering and self-confident cultural and commercial hub. Highlights for the visitor include an attractive old town with a strong Flemish accent, three renowned art museums, stylish shopping, some excellent dining options and a cutting-edge, student-driven nightlife scene. The Lillois have a well-deserved reputation for friendliness – and they're so proud of being friendly that they often mention it.

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 10-Day Tours from Paris, The Best 2-Week Tours from Paris, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Turkey, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Turkey.


Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Lille?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Lille is €115, 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 Lille and Olympos in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Lille 55
    Olympos 40
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Lille 110
    Olympos 80
Compare Hotels in Lille and Olympos

Looking for a hotel in Lille 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.

Hotels in Lille


Hotels in 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: Lille Hotel Prices and Olympos Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Lille 28
    Olympos 28

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lille

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lille:

  • Private Transfer to or from Paris Orly Airport: $642
  • Private Transfer to or from Paris CDG: $535
  • Private Round trip transfer to Lille Airport (LIL) : $155
  • Private One way transfer Lille Airport (LIL) : $77
  • Lille Private Transfer from Lille city centre to Lille Airport (LIL): $57
  • Lille Private Transfer from Lille Airport (LIL) to City centre: $57
  • Private Transfer to or from Lille Airport: $53
  • Toulouse Airport private transfer to Toulouse City center: $38

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Olympos

Also for Olympos, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Kemer Full Day Pirate Boat Trip with Lunch and Optional Transfer: $10
  • Kemer Pirate Boat Trip with transfer from Belek: $15
  • Kemer Pirate Boat Trip With Lunch & Free Hotel Transfer: $20
  • Suluada Boat Tour From Antalya (Maldives of Turkey) with Lunch & Hotel Transfer: $20
  • Kemer Mega Star Boat Trip With Hotel Transfer and Lunch : $20
  • Kemer Suluada Boat Tour (Maldives of Turkey) With Hotel Transfer: $20
  • Kemer to Antalya Ariport (AYT) - Departure Private Transfer: $22
  • Scuba Diving Tour in Kemer with Lunch and Transfer: $22
  • Kemer to Antalya Ariport (AYT) - Departure Private Transfer: $24
  • Kemer Horse Riding Experience with Transfer: $39
  • Kemer Jeep Safari With Free Hotel Transfer & Lunch: $40
  • Scuba Diving Tour in Kemer with Lunch and Transfer: $40

Is it cheaper to fly into Lille or Olympos?

Prices for flights to both Olympos and Lille 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Lille 42
    Olympos 28
Typical Food Prices in Lille

Some typical examples of dining costs in Lille are as follows:


  • Dinner for 2
    37

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
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Lille 16
    Olympos 28

Tours and Activities in Lille

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Lille are as follows:

  • In Flanders Fields and Passchendaele Half Day Morning Tour: $87
  • 1 Hour Private Lille Tour by Convertible 2CV with a Local Products Tasting: $65
  • 30-Minutes Private Guided Tour of Lille by Convertible 2CV: $32
  • Adventure 1h with a 3-seater Buggy: $119
  • Christmas Joy in Tournai - Walking Tour: $247
  • Discover Tournai while escaping the zombies! Escape game: $22
  • Discover Tournai while playing! Escape game - The alchemist: $22
  • From IEPER Private 4-hour Tour of the Ypres Battlefield: $265
  • From Ypres 4hr Christmas Truce and Monster Mines of Messines PRIVATE Tour: $295
  • From Ypres, The Christmas Truce to Passchendaele Ypres Based WW1 private tour: $294
  • In Flanders Fields and Passchendaele Grand Tour: $240
  • Lille - Private Historic Walking Tour: $425

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
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Lille 17
    Olympos 17


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lille and Olympos, we can see that Lille 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 Lille would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lille 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 Lille Expensive? and Is Olympos Expensive?.



When is the best time to visit Lille 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 Lille or Olympos in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Lille as well as Olympos. Many visitors come to Lille in the summer for the family-friendly experiences.

In July, Lille is generally much colder than Olympos. Daily temperatures in Lille average around 17°C (63°F), and Olympos fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Olympos. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Lille this time of the year. In the summer, Lille often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Lille gets 202 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 385 hours of full sun.

Lille usually gets more rain in July than Olympos. Lille gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Lille 17°C (63°F) 
    Olympos 27°C (80°F)

Should I visit Lille or Olympos in the Autumn?

Both Olympos and Lille are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Lille for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area during these months.

Lille is much colder than Olympos in the autumn. The daily temperature in Lille averages around 12°C (54°F) in October, and Olympos fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).

It's quite sunny in Olympos. Lille usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during autumn. Lille gets 105 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 249 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Lille usually receives more rain than Olympos. Lille gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Lille 12°C (54°F) 
    Olympos 20°C (68°F)

Should I visit Lille or Olympos in the Winter?

Both Olympos and Lille during the winter are popular places to visit. The winter months attract visitors to Lille because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

The weather in Lille can be very cold. In the winter, Lille is much colder than Olympos. Typically, the winter temperatures in Lille in January average around 3°C (38°F), and Olympos averages at about 11°C (52°F).

In the winter, Lille often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Lille gets 47 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 147 hours of full sun.

Lille usually gets more rain in January than Olympos. Lille gets 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Lille 3°C (38°F) 
    Olympos 11°C (52°F)

Should I visit Lille or Olympos in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Lille and Olympos. The natural beauty are the main draw to Lille this time of year.

In April, Lille is generally much colder than Olympos. Daily temperatures in Lille average around 8°C (47°F), and Olympos fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Olympos this time of the year. Lille usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during spring. Lille gets 158 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 250 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Lille usually receives more rain than Olympos. Lille gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Lille 8°C (47°F) 
    Olympos 16°C (61°F)

Typical Weather for Olympos and Lille

Lille Olympos
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 3°C (38°F) 59 mm (2.3 in) 11°C (52°F) 9 mm (0.4 in)
Feb 3°C (38°F) 44 mm (1.7 in) 11°C (53°F) 9 mm (0.4 in)
Mar 6°C (42°F) 55 mm (2.2 in) 13°C (56°F) 9 mm (0.4 in)
Apr 8°C (47°F) 45 mm (1.8 in) 16°C (61°F) 9 mm (0.4 in)
May 12°C (54°F) 49 mm (1.9 in) 20°C (68°F) 9 mm (0.4 in)
Jun 15°C (59°F) 62 mm (2.4 in) 24°C (75°F) 9 mm (0.4 in)
Jul 17°C (63°F) 66 mm (2.6 in) 27°C (80°F) 9 mm (0.4 in)
Aug 18°C (64°F) 67 mm (2.6 in) 27°C (80°F) 9 mm (0.4 in)
Sep 16°C (60°F) 62 mm (2.4 in) 24°C (75°F) 9 mm (0.4 in)
Oct 12°C (54°F) 78 mm (3.1 in) 20°C (68°F) 9 mm (0.4 in)
Nov 7°C (45°F) 75 mm (2.9 in) 16°C (61°F) 9 mm (0.4 in)
Dec 5°C (40°F) 71 mm (2.8 in) 13°C (55°F) 9 mm (0.4 in)