Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Munnar?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Munnar or Olympos?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
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 Munnar and Olympos can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Munnar or Olympos?
Munnar
The name Munnar brings the picture of vast tea estates in front of our eyes. The hilly region is full of tea plantations which spread across acres and acres. The misty valleys in between add beauty to the greenery along with clouds. With the soul-stirring surrounding and panoramic charm of nature, Munnar is enriched with an opulent floral beauty. The green tea meadows make it even more vibrant. If you want to sleep in the lap of nature for some time amid the utmost serenity, no other place in Kerala can be better than Munnar. So, unleash yourself here and get the most of it.
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 2-Week Tours in India, The Best 4-Week (1-Month) Tours in India, 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 dayMunnar $29Olympos $95
The average daily cost (per person) in Munnar is $29, while the average daily cost in Olympos is $95. 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 Munnar and Olympos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMunnar $13Olympos $43
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMunnar $26Olympos $86
Compare Hotels in Munnar and Olympos
Looking for a hotel in Munnar 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: Munnar Hotel Prices and Olympos Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Munnar $5.09Olympos $30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Munnar
Also for Munnar, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Kochi to Munnar Transfer: $90
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Olympos
Also for Olympos, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfers Between Antalya Airport - Çıralı & Olympos & Adrasan Resorts: $299
- Private Transfers Between Antalya Airport - Beldibi & Göynük & Kemer Resorts: $240
- Private Transfers Between Antalya Airport - Kiriş & Çamyuva & Tekirova Resorts: $240
- Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Camyuva Hotels: $99
- Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Kiris Hotels: $82
- Antalya Camyuva Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $82
- Antalya Kemer Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $82
- Antalya Kiris Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $82
- Kemer Horse Safari Experience With Free Hotel Transfer: $50
- Scuba Diving Tour in Kemer with Lunch and Transfer: $40
- Kemer Jeep Safari With Free Hotel Transfer & Lunch: $40
- Kemer Horse Riding Experience with Transfer: $39
Is it cheaper to fly into Munnar or Olympos?
Prices for flights to both Olympos and Munnar 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 dayMunnar $9.86Olympos $30
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Munnar
For Munnar, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 4-Hour Private Cooking Class in Munnar: $26
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.Munnar $12Olympos $29
Tours and Activities in Munnar
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Munnar.
- Half Day Hiking in Munnar Trekking Tour: $15
- Wild Elephant Anakulam & Waterfalls Tour(munnar valley Trekking): $61
- Chinnar Wild-life Visiting Tour (Eravikulam National Park): $48
- Chinnar wild valley experience day tour ( By Munnar Info): $16
- Full Day Tour Of Munnar: $218
- Full Day Tour Of Munnar With Lunch: $268
- Full Day Trekking Tour In Munnar: $185
- Fullday Trekking in Chokaramudi (munnar valley Trekking & Tours) : $18
- Half Day Sunrise Tour on Top Station, Munnar ( By Munnar Info): $75
- Half day trekking (munnar valley Trekking & Tours ): $11
- Kochi to Thattekkad/ Kallarkutty/ Munnar Tour (One Way Trip): $126
- Medium Hard Trekking (munnar valley Trekking & Tours ) : $8.60
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
- Antalya Full-Day City Tour From Kemer With Cable Car : $30
- Buggy Safari and Rafting Adventure from Kemer: $38
- Cappadocia 3 Day Tour from Kemer: $218
- Demre Myra Tour with Kekova Sunken City Boat Trip From Kemer: $36
- Full Day Demre Myra Kekova Culture Tour from Kemer with Lunch: $79
- Full Day Rafting Experience From Kemer: $20
- 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
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMunnar $6.10Olympos $18
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Munnar and Olympos, we can see that Olympos is more expensive. And not only is Munnar much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Munnar is in Asia 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 Munnar would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Munnar 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 Munnar.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Munnar Expensive? and Is Olympos Expensive?.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.