Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Luxor?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Luxor or Olympos?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Luxor or Olympos? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Luxor or Olympos?
Luxor
Egypt is surely on the top of every history lover's bucket list. Nowhere is the history more engrossing than in Luxor. From amazing monuments dating back to ancient Thebes to rows of temples up the Nile, this remarkable city is full the stories of past greatness.
The East Bank – or the central part of Luxor Township – is the hotbed for tourism. This is where most of the hotels and resorts are, while the West Bank is home to the ancient ruins and archaeological wonders you'll want to explore.
Before traveling to Egypt, be sure to check on the current affairs and political climate. It could have a major effect on the amount of tourists visiting, and, if conditions are too dangerous, you may want to reschedule. Also note, ladies, to avoid any issues, dress modestly. This is a very conservative region of the world. The less skin showing, the better.
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 Sightseeing Tours in Egypt, The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, 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 dayLuxor $32Olympos $80
The average daily cost (per person) in Luxor is $32, while the average daily cost in Olympos is $80. 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 Luxor and Olympos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLuxor $11Olympos $29
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLuxor $22Olympos $58
Compare Hotels in Luxor and Olympos
Looking for a hotel in Luxor 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: Luxor Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Luxor $5.40Olympos $21
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Luxor
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Luxor:
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Taxi Ride$0.40
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Luxor
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Luxor:
- 3-Night Nile Cruise to Aswan with Transfers and Meals: $643
- Private Car And Minibus Transfer Luxor City To Soma Bay: $282
- Private Transfer Luxor To Sahl Hasheesh - Car & Minibus Options: $282
- Luxor Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride and Transfer to Marsa Alam: $270
- Private Transfer Luxor To Hurghada City - Car And Minibus Options: $264
- One-night Nile Cruise to Aswan with Transfer: $214
- shared Transfer : Luxor to Hurghada: $205
- Private Transfer from Luxor to anywhere in Aswan: $200
- Luxor Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride and Transfer to El Gouna: $190
- Private Van Transfer: Luxor to Hurghada: $180
- Luxor to Hurghada Private Transfer – Reliable Ride: $180
- Kom Ombo Temple Private Tour from Luxor – Transfer & Guide/Ticket: $180
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Olympos
Also for Olympos, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Antalya / Belek / Kemer : Suluada Boat Trip w/ Lunch & Transfer: $12
- Antalya Airport Transfer With Meet Transfer: $41
- Antalya Beldibi Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $70
- Antalya Kemer Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $87
- Antalya Kiris Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $87
- Best Antalya Airport Transfer Company Meet Transfer: $39
- Departure Private Transfer Kemer or Side to Antalya Airport AYT: $61
- Departure Private Transfer from Kiris, Camyuva, Tekirova to Antalya Airport: $61
- From Antalya or Kemer Turkish Bath Hamam with Transfer and Drinks: $16
- From Antalya/Kemer: Scuba Diving Tour with Lunch & Transfer: $29
- Gonster Pirate Boat Tour with BBQ Lunch and Transfer from Kemer: $46
- Kemer 2 Dives in Crystal Clear Bays with Lunch and Transfer: $21
Is it cheaper to fly into Luxor or Olympos?
Prices for flights to both Olympos and Luxor 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 dayLuxor $16Olympos $35
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Luxor
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Luxor.
- Luxury Nile Sunset Felucca Sail | Private Dinner - Hotel Transfer: $15
- Tourist market,local food tour,the gym and coffee in Luxor: $19
- Sunset Felucca on the Nile in Luxor with Optional Lunch or Dinner: $20
- Luxor West Bank By Night and Alabaster Museum Tour with Dinner: $30
- Riding a felucca at Sunset and Dinner an Egyptian House in Luxor: $40
- 3 Hours Culinary Journey with Family Food Tour in Luxor: $40
- Nile River Lunch or Dinner Cruise in Luxor (private Tour): $44
- Luxor City Private Walking and Food Tour: $50
- Open-Air Farm Luxor Lunch or Dinner Experience in a Green: $60
- Felucca at Sunset and Dinner at an Egyptian House in Luxor: $60
- Private Luxor Temple Night Tour with Romantic Nile-View Dinner: $60
- Private Romantic Dinner with Fallucca Sail boat on the Nile Luxor: $63
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Olympos
For Olympos, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Fire of Anatolia Dance Show Dinner and Transfer from Kemer: $99
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Luxor $9.95Olympos $20
Typical Entertainment Prices in Luxor
Here are a few typical costs in Luxor for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Boat Ride (for 2)$0.54
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Temple Karnak for Two$2.62
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Camel Ride for Two$1.21
Tours and Activities in Luxor
Here are a few actual costs in Luxor for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- (2 nights / 3 days )Nile cruise from Luxor to aswan: $300
- (Private) Half Day Tour Luxor Temple and Karnak Temples: $13
- 1 Day tour from luxor to safaga Snorkling boat trip: $50
- 2 Day Private Luxor Tour with Guide: $199
- 2 Day Private Tour of Luxor: $290
- 2 Day in Luxor tours: $336
- 2 Days Luxor Tour Including king's Valley, and Artisans Valley: $99
- 2 Days Private Guided tour King's Valley king Tut tomb Light Show: $75
- 2 Days Private Luxor Tour: $190
- 2 Days Private Tour Karnak & Luxor Temples, and Luxor West bank: $101
- 2 Days Sightseeing Tour of Luxor Highlights: $140
- 2 Days Tour from Luxor to Abu Simbel include admission& Lunch: $299
Tours and Activities in Olympos
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Olympos.
- Kemer Quad Safari Experience at Goynuk Canyon: $17
- Day Tour to Suluada by Boat: $18
- Full Day Rafting Experience From Kemer: $20
- Kemer Pirate Boat Tour with Lunch & Free Soft Drinks: $27
- Suluada Island Boat Tour From Kemer: $28
- Suluada Boat Tour from Kemer – The Maldives of Turkey: $30
- Turkish Mediterranean Coast Tour: $37
- Quad Off Road Safari Tour Kemer: $37
- 9 Hours Rafting, Buggy Safari and Zipline Adventure from Kemer: $38
- Kemer 3 in 1 Tour Rafting Quad Safari and Zipline Experience: $40
- Rafting Canyoning and Zipline Experience from Antalya: $40
- Antalya Full-Day Old City Tour From Kemer With Boat Trip: $45
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLuxor $2.98Olympos $12
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Luxor and Olympos, we can see that Olympos is more expensive. And not only is Luxor much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Luxor is in Africa and Olympos is in Europe, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Luxor would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Luxor 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 Olympos would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Olympos than you might in Luxor.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Luxor Expensive? and Is Olympos Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Luxor or Olympos?
Olympos has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Luxor experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Luxor or Olympos in the Summer?
Both Olympos and Luxor during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Luxor because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Luxor can become quite hot in the summer. In July, Luxor is generally a little warmer than Olympos. Daily temperatures in Luxor average around 33°C (91°F), and Olympos fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
Luxor usually gets less rain in July than Olympos. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 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 JulyLuxor 33°C (91°F)Olympos 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Olympos in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Luxor and Olympos. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Luxor year-round.
Luxor is a little warmer than Olympos in the autumn. The daily temperature in Luxor averages around 25°C (77°F) in October, and Olympos fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
In October, Luxor usually receives less rain than Olympos. Luxor gets 1 mm (0 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 OctoberLuxor 25°C (77°F)Olympos 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Olympos in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Luxor as well as Olympos. Luxor attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the winter, Luxor is a little warmer than Olympos. Typically, the winter temperatures in Luxor in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Olympos averages at about 11°C (52°F).
Luxor usually gets less rain in January than Olympos. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 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 JanuaryLuxor 14°C (57°F)Olympos 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Olympos in the Spring?
Both Olympos and Luxor are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Luxor throughout the year.
In April, Luxor is generally much warmer than Olympos. Daily temperatures in Luxor average around 25°C (77°F), and Olympos fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
In April, Luxor usually receives less rain than Olympos. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 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 AprilLuxor 25°C (77°F)Olympos 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Olympos and Luxor
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
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