Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Maribor?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Maribor 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 Maribor 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: Maribor or Olympos?
Maribor
Located near the Austrian border is Maribor, the second largest city in Slovenia. Maribor is surrounded by hills that are filled with wine vineyards, as well as the Mariborsko Pohorje mountain. The city is split in half by the Drava River. On the left bank of the river you'll find the city's old town.
The city draws tourists from all over the world who come to enjoy the world renowned wine, old town culture, and outdoor activities which include hiking and skiing. The city is a great jumping off point for many outdoor activities and for those hoping to see the countryside. If you're more the city type, Maribor also has plenty to offer. Head to the theater for a show, sip some wine in a town square, or soak in the beauty of a cathedral while you're in the area.
Maribor's climate is humid continental with warm summers and cold winters. During the winter months the average temperature hovers around freezing. The warmest month is July, when average temperatures often exceed 20 degrees Celsius. Maribor is also one of the sunniest cities in Slovenia.
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 One Week (7-Day) Tours in Slovenia, The Best 2-Week Tours in Slovenia, 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 dayMaribor €76Olympos €89
The average daily cost (per person) in Maribor is €76, 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 Maribor and Olympos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMaribor €44Olympos €40
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMaribor €88Olympos €80
Compare Hotels in Maribor 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: Maribor Hotel Prices and Olympos Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Maribor €8.73Olympos €28
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Maribor
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Maribor:
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Gondola (for 2)€20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Maribor
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Maribor:
- Private Transfer from Maribor to Ljubljana Airport (LJU): $252
- Private transfer from Maribor to Ljubljana city: $250
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 Maribor or Olympos?
Prices for flights to both Olympos and Maribor 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 dayMaribor €26Olympos €28
Typical Food Prices in Maribor
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Maribor:
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Restaurant Dinner (for 2)€24
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Gostilnica Navogalu Cafe Lunch€7.50
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.Maribor €8.57Olympos €28
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 dayMaribor €11Olympos €17
Typical Alcohol Prices in Maribor
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Maribor:
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Bottle of Wine€12
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Maribor and Olympos, we can see that Olympos is more expensive. And not only is Maribor much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Maribor would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Maribor 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 Maribor.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Maribor Expensive? and Is Olympos Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Maribor 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 Maribor or Olympos in the Summer?
Both Olympos and Maribor during the summer are popular places to visit.
In the summer, Maribor is cooler than Olympos. Typically, the summer temperatures in Maribor in July average around 22°C (72°F), and Olympos averages at about 27°C (80°F).
In Olympos, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Maribor. In the summer, Maribor often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Maribor gets 266 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 385 hours of full sun.
Maribor usually gets more rain in July than Olympos. Maribor gets 87 mm (3.4 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 JulyMaribor 22°C (72°F)Olympos 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Maribor or Olympos in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Maribor and Olympos.
In October, Maribor is generally much colder than Olympos. Daily temperatures in Maribor average around 13°C (55°F), and Olympos fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Olympos this time of the year. Maribor usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during autumn. Maribor gets 133 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 249 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Maribor usually receives more rain than Olympos. Maribor gets 70 mm (2.8 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 OctoberMaribor 13°C (55°F)Olympos 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Maribor or Olympos in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Maribor as well as Olympos.
Maribor can get quite cold in the winter. Maribor is much colder than Olympos in the winter. The daily temperature in Maribor averages around 1°C (35°F) in January, and Olympos fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
In the winter, Maribor often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Maribor gets 54 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 147 hours of full sun.
Maribor usually gets more rain in January than Olympos. Maribor gets 53 mm (2.1 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 JanuaryMaribor 1°C (35°F)Olympos 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Maribor or Olympos in the Spring?
Both Olympos and Maribor are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
In the spring, Maribor is cooler than Olympos. Typically, the spring temperatures in Maribor in April average around 13°C (55°F), and Olympos averages at about 16°C (61°F).
It's quite sunny in Olympos. Maribor usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during spring. Maribor gets 163 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 250 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Maribor usually receives more rain than Olympos. Maribor gets 65 mm (2.6 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 AprilMaribor 13°C (55°F)Olympos 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Olympos and Maribor
| Maribor | Olympos | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 1°C (35°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (39°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (47°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (69°F) | 101 mm (4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 22°C (72°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 22°C (71°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (65°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 13°C (55°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (46°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (37°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
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