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

Should you visit Los Cristianos or Olympos?

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

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Los Cristianos and Olympos. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.

Where Should I go: Los Cristianos or Olympos?

Los Cristianos

Picture your ultimate beach vacation. It probably consists of sand, sun and the most pristine resorts to pamper and spoil you. You've just dreamed up a place that actually exists - Los Cristianos. Located in the south of the Canary Island of Tenerife, Los Cristianos is one of the most popular tourist centers in this area, and for good reason. This area knows how to treat vacationers. The sea is a way of life in this area of the world, and that's apparent everywhere you look. Harbor tours, fishing trips and dolphin watching excursions are being advertised everywhere you look - all ready to give you the Los Cristianos experience.

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


Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Los Cristianos?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

  • Los Cristianos Prices
    Spain Prices
    Olympos Prices
    Turkey Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Los Cristianos 152
    Olympos 78

The average daily cost (per person) in Los Cristianos is €152, while the average daily cost in Olympos is €78. 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 Los Cristianos and Olympos in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Los Cristianos 57
    Olympos 29
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Los Cristianos 114
    Olympos 58
Compare Hotels in Los Cristianos and Olympos

Looking for a hotel in Los Cristianos 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 Los Cristianos


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: Los Cristianos Hotel Prices and Olympos Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Los Cristianos 49
    Olympos 20

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Olympos

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

  • Two Days Tour to Cappadocia with HB Hotel & Transfer from Kemer: $111
  • Suluada Island Boat Trip incl. Lunch and Transfer f/Kemer: $42
  • Suluada Boat Tour From Antalya (Maldives of Turkey) with Lunch & Hotel Transfer: $23
  • Suluada ( Maldives ) Boat Trip with Lunch and Transfer: $12
  • Scuba Diving Tour with Lunch & Roundtrip Transfer from Belek: $63
  • Scuba Diving Tour in Kemer with Lunch and Transfer: $35
  • Scuba Diving Tour in Kemer with Lunch and Transfer: $40
  • Mega Star Party Boat Trip From Kemer With Lunch And Transfer: $12
  • Land of Legends Night Show with Round Transfer from Kemer: $20
  • Land of Legends Night Show Roundtrip Transfer from Kemer: $27
  • Kemer Suluada Boat Tour (Maldives of Turkey) With Hotel Transfer: $20
  • Kemer Pirate Boat Trip with transfer from Belek: $17

Is it cheaper to fly into Los Cristianos or Olympos?

Prices for flights to both Olympos and Los Cristianos 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
    Los Cristianos 65
    Olympos 34

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Olympos

For Olympos, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Sunset Party Boat GONSTER : with Dinner, Wine ,Beer & Soft Drinks: $48
  • Fire of Anatolia Dance Show Dinner and Transfer from Kemer: $103

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Los Cristianos 23
    Olympos 20

Tours and Activities in Los Cristianos

For Los Cristianos, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Camel Experience: $4.70
  • Paddle Surf & Snorkeling Experience in Playa de las Américas: $35
  • Tenerife: Electric Paddle Board Adventure Awaits: $65
  • Unforgettable snorkeling tours with turtles: $59
  • VESPA TOUR TENERIFE+BOAT TOUR CLIFFS OF THE GIANTS+BATH +LUNCH: $170

Tours and Activities in Olympos

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Olympos.

  • Day Tour to Suluada by Boat : $18
  • 2-Day Guided Cappadocia Tour with Cave Hotel Option From Kemer: $60
  • 9 Hours Rafting, Buggy Safari and Zipline Adventure from Kemer: $38
  • Antalya All Inclusive Kekova Sunken City Demre and Lycia Day Tour: $79
  • Antalya City and Duden Waterfalls Tour with BBQ Lunch from Kemer: $78
  • Apollo Temple, Perge Ancient City, and Waterfalls Tour with Lunch: $45
  • Buggy Safari and Rafting Adventure from Kemer: $42
  • From Antalya: 2-Day Cappadocia, Cave Hotel, & Balloon Tour: $60
  • Full Day Phaselis and Tahtali Mountain Tour from Kemer: $107
  • Full Day Rafting Experience From Kemer: $20
  • Gonster Party Cruise with Foam Party Swim Stops and Lunch: $43
  • Goynuk Canyon Party Bus Tour with optional Water Adventure: $20

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Los Cristianos 7.14
    Olympos 12


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