Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Messina?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Messina or Olympos?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Messina and Olympos can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Messina or Olympos?
Messina
Messina is a city in the northwest area of Sicily. There are only five kilometers across the Straits of Messina to the Calabria region of mainland Italy. You can reach Messina by boats which travel every hour from the town of Villa San Giovanni in mainland Italy. There are also a couple of hydrofoils that make the trip every day from Reggio di Calabria. During the summer season don't be surprised to see cruise ships arriving with crowds of tourists. They are usually docked right downtown and are therefore hard to miss. Messina is also connected to mainland Italy by train, which are transported across the Straits of Messina by ferry.
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 Food and Culinary Tours in Italy, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Italy, 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 dayMessina €118Olympos €89
The average daily cost (per person) in Messina is €118, 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 Messina and Olympos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMessina €65Olympos €40
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMessina €130Olympos €80
Compare Hotels in Messina 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: Messina Hotel Prices and Olympos Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Messina €22Olympos €28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Messina
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Messina:
- From Private Air-Conditioned Transfer to Taormina: $99
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 Messina or Olympos?
Prices for flights to both Olympos and Messina 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 dayMessina €37Olympos €28
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Messina
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Messina.
- Private Home Cooking Demo with a Four-Course Meal: $112
- Cesarine: Dining & Cooking Demo at Local's Home in Messina: $115
- Market Tour & Lunch/Dinner at a Cesarina's Home: $149
- Messina Private Home Cooking Class: $155
- Home Cooking Class & Meal with a Local in Messina: $158
- Market Tour, Private Home Cooking Class and Dinner: $202
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.Messina €21Olympos €28
Tours and Activities in Messina
Here are a few actual costs in Messina for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Full Day Taormina and Castelmola Tour with Messina Shore Excursion: $120
- Messina Taormina: cultural heritage experience: $85
- 2,5-Hour Messina Walking Tour: $46
- 2-Hour Private Walking Tour of Messina: $271
- 3-Hour Messina Segway PT Authorized Tour: $118
- Alfotour 2/3 hour tour with swimming stop: $32
- Cesarine: Market Tour & Dining at a Local's Home in Messina: $152
- Etna Alcantara tour: the majestic lava landscape : $126
- Etna Taormina and Castelmola The best excursion for cruise passengers from Messina: $208
- Etna and Taormina Private Tour from Giardini Naxos: $240
- From Private Guided Day Tour of Savoca and Taormina: $642
- From Private Tour of Etna & Taormina with Pickup: $684
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 dayMessina €18Olympos €17
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Messina and Olympos, we can see that Messina 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 Messina would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Messina 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 Messina Expensive? and Is Olympos Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Messina 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 Messina or Olympos in the Summer?
Both Olympos and Messina during the summer are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Messina for the beaches, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.
Messina is around the same temperature as Olympos in the summer. The daily temperature in Messina averages around 27°C (80°F) in July, and Olympos fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
In Olympos, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Messina. In the summer, Messina often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Messina gets 332 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 385 hours of full sun.
Messina usually gets more rain in July than Olympos. Messina gets 19 mm (0.8 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 JulyMessina 27°C (80°F)Olympos 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Messina or Olympos in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Messina and Olympos. Many visitors come to Messina in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
In the autumn, Messina is around the same temperature as Olympos. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Messina in October average around 21°C (69°F), and Olympos averages at about 20°C (68°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Olympos this time of the year. Messina usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during autumn. Messina gets 189 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 249 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Messina gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Messina usually receives more rain than Olympos. Messina gets 109 mm (4.3 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 OctoberMessina 21°C (69°F)Olympos 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Messina or Olympos in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Messina as well as Olympos. Most visitors come to Messina for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
In January, Messina is generally a little warmer than Olympos. Daily temperatures in Messina average around 13°C (55°F), and Olympos fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
In the winter, Messina often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Messina gets 115 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 147 hours of full sun.
Messina receives a lot of rain in the winter. Messina usually gets more rain in January than Olympos. Messina gets 113 mm (4.5 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 JanuaryMessina 13°C (55°F)Olympos 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Messina or Olympos in the Spring?
Both Olympos and Messina are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The spring months attract visitors to Messina because of the beaches and the activities around the city.
Messina is around the same temperature as Olympos in the spring. The daily temperature in Messina averages around 16°C (60°F) in April, and Olympos fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
It's quite sunny in Olympos. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Messina. Messina usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during spring. Messina gets 207 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 250 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Messina usually receives more rain than Olympos. Messina gets 60 mm (2.4 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 AprilMessina 16°C (60°F)Olympos 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Olympos and Messina
| Messina | Olympos | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 113 mm (4.5 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (57°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 20°C (67°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (74°F) | 14 mm (0.5 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (80°F) | 19 mm (0.8 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 24 mm (1 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (76°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 21°C (69°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 17°C (62°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 14°C (57°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
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