Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Marseille?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Marseille or Olympos?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Marseille 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: Marseille or Olympos?
Marseille
Marseille is the second largest city in France and is the largest Mediterranean port in the region. For visitors, Marseille offers an authentic glimpse at France. It has many colorful markets, natural beauty such as the Calanques with its large, beautiful cliffs, and the old harbor area, which offers a glimpse at the areas working class history.
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 Contiki Tours to France, The Best G Adventures Tours to France, 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 dayMarseille €148Olympos €89
The average daily cost (per person) in Marseille is €148, 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 Marseille and Olympos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMarseille €71Olympos €40
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMarseille €142Olympos €80
Compare Hotels in Marseille and Olympos
Looking for a hotel in Marseille 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: Marseille Hotel Prices and Olympos Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Marseille €28Olympos €28
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Marseille
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Marseille:
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Metro Pass€3.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Marseille
Also for Marseille, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer Between Marseille Airport and Nice Airport: $1,176
- Private Transfer from Nice to Marseille: $738
- Cannes Private Transfer to Marseille Airport: $642
- Marseille or Aix ⟷Transfer to Nice 7 pax: $534
- Marseille Airport private Transfer to Cannes: $448
- Marseille Airport Transfer From/to Avignon: $356
- Private transfer from Marseille Airport to Cavaillon: $277
- Private Transfer from Marseille Airport to Avignon: $273
- Marseille Provence Airport transfer ↔ Avignon: $266
- Marseille Airport: VIP transfer to Baumaniere: $251
- Marseille Provence One Way Airport transfer to Gordes: $250
- Private Transfer Marseille to Saint Tropez With 2h Stop in Toulon: $241
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: $192
- Suluada Boat Tour From Antalya (Maldives of Turkey) with Lunch & Hotel Transfer: $20
- Scuba Diving Tour in Kemer with Lunch and Transfer: $22
- Scuba Diving Tour in Kemer with Lunch and Transfer: $40
- Private Transfers Between Antalya Airport - Beldibi & Göynük & Kemer Resorts: $240
- Private Transfers Between Antalya Airport - Çıralı & Olympos & Adrasan Resorts: $299
- Private Transfer From Beldibi / Göynük / Kemer / Kiriş To Antalya Airport: $91
- Kemer to Antalya Ariport (AYT) - Departure Private Transfer: $24
- Kemer to Antalya Ariport (AYT) - Departure Private Transfer: $22
- Kemer Suluada Boat Tour (Maldives of Turkey) With Hotel Transfer: $20
- Kemer Pirate Boat Trip with transfer from Belek: $15
- Kemer Pirate Boat Trip With Lunch & Free Hotel Transfer: $20
Is it cheaper to fly into Marseille or Olympos?
Prices for flights to both Olympos and Marseille 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 dayMarseille €42Olympos €28
Typical Food Prices in Marseille
For Marseille, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Orangina€2.50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Marseille
For Marseille, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Web-cooking workshop / French cuisine or French pastry: $35
- No Diet Club - Unique food tour in Marseille! (Cours Julien): $63
- Sunset Cruise with Dinner: $74
- Sunset Sailing Cruise with Dinner and Drinks: $86
- Sunset Boat Cruise with Dinner and Drinks: $86
- Bakeries, Chocolate & Patisseries Food Tour: $93
- Sunset Apéro Food tour: $95
- Walking Food Tour with Tastings: $97
- Marseille Sunset Apéro Food tour: $97
- Evening Food Tour with Tastings: $102
- Sunset Sailing Dinner in the Frioul Archipelago: $102
- Marseille Miam Miam Food tour: $104
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.Marseille €38Olympos €28
Tours and Activities in Marseille
For Marseille, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- "Old Marseille" district tour and treasure hunt: $29
- 2H: City-Tour Marseille: $274
- 3h Kayak Tour at Calanques National Park: $67
- A Day in Provence Small Group Tour from Marseille: $180
- Aix-en-Provence: Half-Day Shore Excursion Tour: $642
- All Inclusive Food & History Tour of Marseille with Local Guide: $144
- Beer tasting experience in Marseille: $43
- Bookbinding experience in the Vieux Port: $93
- Calanques National Park Guided Hiking Tour: $50
- Calanques National Park Kayak Day Tour: $112
- Calanques Trilogy Electric Bike Tour from Marseille: $65
- Canyoning Half Day Tour from La Ciotat : $67
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 dayMarseille €27Olympos €17
Sample the Local Flavors in Marseille
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Marseille:
- Marseille Bar Crawl Party with Free Shots and VIP Entry: $21
- Marseille Riviera Bar Crawl Party with Free Shots and VIP Entry: $22
- Marseille Pub Crawl : Meet, Drink & Party: $43
- New Year's Eve Bar Crawl Marseille France: $96
- Delicious Food and Wine Tour: $117
- Bandol and Cassis: Full Day Wine Tour from Marseille: $143
- Luberon: Full-Day Wine Tour from Marseille: $143
- Full-day Wine Tour around Bandol & Cassis from Marseille: $146
- Full-Day Wine Tour around Luberon from Marseille: $146
- Côtes du Rhône Wine tour: Avignon, Palace of the Popes: $163
- Small Group Marseille Shore Excursion : Avignon & Chateauneuf du Pape Wine Tour: $164
- Marseille Shore Excursion - Full Day Wine Tour in Provence: $164
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Marseille and Olympos, we can see that Marseille 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 Marseille would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Marseille 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 Marseille Expensive? and Is Olympos Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Marseille 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 Marseille or Olympos in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Marseille and Olympos. Many visitors come to Marseille in the summer for the beaches and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Marseille is cooler than Olympos. Typically, the summer temperatures in Marseille in July average around 24°C (75°F), and Olympos averages at about 27°C (80°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Olympos this time of the year. In Marseille, it's very sunny this time of the year. Marseille usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Olympos during summer. Marseille gets 366 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 385 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Marseille usually receives more rain than Olympos. Marseille gets 14 mm (0.6 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 JulyMarseille 24°C (75°F)Olympos 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Marseille or Olympos in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Marseille as well as Olympos. Most visitors come to Marseille for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In October, Marseille is generally cooler than Olympos. Daily temperatures in Marseille average around 16°C (61°F), and Olympos fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Olympos. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Marseille this time of the year. In the autumn, Marseille often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Marseille gets 205 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 249 hours of full sun.
Marseille usually gets more rain in October than Olympos. Marseille gets 78 mm (3.1 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 OctoberMarseille 16°C (61°F)Olympos 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Marseille or Olympos in the Winter?
Both Olympos and Marseille are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The winter months attract visitors to Marseille because of the shopping scene and the cuisine.
Marseille is much colder than Olympos in the winter. The daily temperature in Marseille averages around 7°C (44°F) in January, and Olympos fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
Marseille usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Olympos during winter. Marseille gets 150 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 147 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Marseille usually receives more rain than Olympos. Marseille gets 47 mm (1.9 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 JanuaryMarseille 7°C (44°F)Olympos 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Marseille or Olympos in the Spring?
Both Olympos and Marseille during the spring are popular places to visit. The beaches and the natural beauty are the main draw to Marseille this time of year.
In the spring, Marseille is cooler than Olympos. Typically, the spring temperatures in Marseille in April average around 13°C (56°F), and Olympos averages at about 16°C (61°F).
In Olympos, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Marseille. In the spring, Marseille often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Olympos. Marseille gets 245 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 250 hours of full sun.
Marseille usually gets more rain in April than Olympos. Marseille gets 48 mm (1.9 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 AprilMarseille 13°C (56°F)Olympos 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Olympos and Marseille
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 7°C (44°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 10°C (50°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (56°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (75°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (74°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 20°C (69°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 16°C (61°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 11°C (51°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (45°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
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