Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Mont-Saint-Michel?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Mont-Saint-Michel and Olympos can help you decide which place is right for you.
Mont Saint-Michel is an island community in Normandy, France. It is located about a half of a mile (or one kilometer) off of the country's northwest coast, at the mouth of the Couesnon River near Avranches. The population of the island, at last count, was just under 50 people. The island has been a strategic fortifications since ancient times and since the 8th century AD has been the seat of the monastery from which it was named. The structural composition of the town exemplifies the feudal society that constructed it: on top, God, the abbey and monastery; below, the great halls; then stores and housing; and at the bottom, outside the walls, houses for fishermen and farmers. One of France's most recognizable landmarks, visited by more than 3 million people each year, Mont Saint-Michel and its bay are on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites. Over 60 buildings within the commune are protected in France as historical monuments.
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 River Cruises in France, The Best Bicycle Tours in France, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Turkey, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Turkey.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Mont-Saint-Michel is €156, 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 Mont-Saint-Michel and Olympos in more detail.
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Also for Olympos, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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For Olympos, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
Here are a few actual costs in Mont-Saint-Michel for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Olympos.
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Mont-Saint-Michel and Olympos, we can see that Mont-Saint-Michel 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 Mont-Saint-Michel would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Mont-Saint-Michel 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 Mont-Saint-Michel Expensive? and Is Olympos Expensive?.
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.
Both Olympos and Mont-Saint-Michel during the summer are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Mont-Saint-Michel for the hiking and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In July, Mont-Saint-Michel is generally cooler than Olympos. Daily temperatures in Mont-Saint-Michel average around 19°C (65°F), and Olympos fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
In Olympos, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Mont-Saint-Michel. In the summer, Mont-Saint-Michel often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Mont-Saint-Michel gets 246 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 385 hours of full sun.
Mont-Saint-Michel usually gets more rain in July than Olympos. Mont-Saint-Michel gets 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Mont-Saint-Michel and Olympos. The autumn months attract visitors to Mont-Saint-Michel because of the hiking trails and the natural beauty of the area.
Mont-Saint-Michel is much colder than Olympos in the autumn. The daily temperature in Mont-Saint-Michel averages around 13°C (55°F) in October, and Olympos fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Olympos this time of the year. Mont-Saint-Michel usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during autumn. Mont-Saint-Michel gets 134 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 249 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Mont-Saint-Michel usually receives more rain than Olympos. Mont-Saint-Michel gets 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
The winter brings many poeple to Mont-Saint-Michel as well as Olympos. The museums and the cuisine are the main draw to Mont-Saint-Michel this time of year.
In the winter, Mont-Saint-Michel is much colder than Olympos. Typically, the winter temperatures in Mont-Saint-Michel in January average around 5°C (41°F), and Olympos averages at about 11°C (52°F).
In the winter, Mont-Saint-Michel often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Mont-Saint-Michel gets 70 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 147 hours of full sun.
Mont-Saint-Michel usually gets more rain in January than Olympos. Mont-Saint-Michel gets 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both Olympos and Mont-Saint-Michel are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Mont-Saint-Michel for the natural beauty.
In April, Mont-Saint-Michel is generally much colder than Olympos. Daily temperatures in Mont-Saint-Michel average around 10°C (50°F), and Olympos fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
It's quite sunny in Olympos. Mont-Saint-Michel usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during spring. Mont-Saint-Michel gets 180 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 250 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Mont-Saint-Michel usually receives more rain than Olympos. Mont-Saint-Michel gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
Mont-Saint-Michel | Olympos | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 5°C (41°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Feb | 6°C (43°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Mar | 8°C (46°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Apr | 10°C (50°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
May | 13°C (56°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Jun | 16°C (62°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Jul | 19°C (65°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Aug | 18°C (65°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Sep | 16°C (61°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Oct | 13°C (55°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Nov | 8°C (47°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Dec | 6°C (43°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |