Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Nice?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Nice 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 Nice 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: Nice or Olympos?
Nice
Nice, in the French Riviera, is one of the most popular destinations in France. It's located on the southeast coast along the Mediterranean Sea and is the second largest French city on the Mediterranean. It is an energetic city that attracts all types of vacationers from every age group and demographic. It's the 5th largest city in the country and is the capital of the Alpes Maritimes departement. The metropolitan area has a population of about 1 million.
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 10-Day Tours in France, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in 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 dayNice €131Olympos €89
The average daily cost (per person) in Nice is €131, 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 Nice and Olympos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNice €59Olympos €40
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNice €118Olympos €80
Compare Hotels in Nice and Olympos
Looking for a hotel in Nice 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: Nice Hotel Prices and Olympos Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Nice €25Olympos €28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nice
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nice:
- Private Transfer from Nice to Milan: $1,390
- Private Transfer from Nice to Milan: $1,171
- Private Transfer from Nice to Marseille: $856
- Airport transfer to Marseille: $749
- Airport transfer to Genoa: $749
- Airport transfer to Aix en Provence: $695
- Nice Intl Airport (NCE): Private Transfer to Cannes hotels: $517
- Nice Intl Airport (NCE): Private Transfer to Monaco hotels: $443
- Airport transfer to St Tropez: $406
- Nice Airport Transfer to SAINT-TROPEZ: $396
- Airport transfer to Port Grimaud: $374
- Airport transfer to San Remo: $321
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Olympos
Also for Olympos, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Kemer Full Day Pirate Boat Trip with Lunch and Optional Transfer: $10
- Kemer Pirate Boat Trip with transfer from Belek: $15
- Kemer Pirate Boat Trip With Lunch & Free Hotel Transfer: $20
- Suluada Boat Tour From Antalya (Maldives of Turkey) with Lunch & Hotel Transfer: $20
- Kemer Mega Star Boat Trip With Hotel Transfer and Lunch : $20
- Kemer Suluada Boat Tour (Maldives of Turkey) With Hotel Transfer: $20
- Kemer to Antalya Ariport (AYT) - Departure Private Transfer: $22
- Scuba Diving Tour in Kemer with Lunch and Transfer: $22
- Kemer to Antalya Ariport (AYT) - Departure Private Transfer: $24
- Kemer Horse Riding Experience with Transfer: $39
- Kemer Jeep Safari With Free Hotel Transfer & Lunch: $40
- Scuba Diving Tour in Kemer with Lunch and Transfer: $40
Is it cheaper to fly into Nice or Olympos?
Prices for flights to both Olympos and Nice 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 dayNice €49Olympos €28
Typical Food Prices in Nice
Some typical examples of dining costs in Nice are as follows:
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Slushee€2.50
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Strawberries€4.00
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Loaf of Bread€3.20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nice
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nice.
- Nice Small-Group Walking Food Tour with Local Specialties & Wine Tasting: $84
- Viator Exclusive: Organic French Dinner in the Garden of Nice: $95
- The Flavors of Nice Food Tour: $103
- Old Nice Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $104
- Nice Evening Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $104
- Viator Exclusive: Local Cooking Class & Dinner with View of Nice: $107
- 3.5-Hour Original Old Town Food Tour: $107
- Private French Cooking Class with a Fun Local Noel: $112
- PRIVATE Award-Winning Nice Food Tour: 6 or 10 Tastings: $112
- Food Tour + Wine Pairing Lunch with a local Sommelier: $133
- Half Day Afternoon Walking Food Tour with Dinner: $147
- Dinner in the vineyard French Riviera: $192
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.Nice €12Olympos €28
Tours and Activities in Nice
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nice are as follows:
- Half Day Shared Tour in Eze, Monaco and Monte Carlo: $65
- Majestic Christmas tour in French Riviera: $235
- Monaco, Monte-Carlo and Eze Village Small Group Half-Day Tour: $59
- 3 Hour Walking Tour with a Local Licensed Guide in Monaco: $60
- 3-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Nice with a Licensed Guide: $33
- 3-Hour Segway Tour to Nice & Villefranche-sur-Mer: $80
- 7h sightseeing excursion: Visit Saint Paul, Antibes, Cannes.: $104
- A Guided Walking Tour through the Charming Streets of Nice: $32
- A walk of wealth – guided tour in Monaco: $251
- All-Inclusive Food & History Tour in Old Nice with Local Guide: $142
- Amazing Private Walking Tour of Old Nice between Italy and France: $111
- Antibes Electric Bike Tour: $75
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 dayNice €17Olympos €17
Sample the Local Flavors in Nice
Also in Nice, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Nice Bar Crawl | Best Bars In 1 Night! VIP + FREE SHOTS: $5.99
- Pub Crawl Party with VIP Entry and Free Shots: $16
- Pub Crawl Nice with Drinking Games and Optional Drink special: $17
- Nice : Guided Pub / Bar Crawl with Shots and Nightclub Entry: $21
- Riviera Bar Crawl Party with Free Shots and VIP Entry: $23
- Nice Walking Tour with Wine Tasting: $45
- New Year's Eve Pub Crawl with Shots and VIP Club Entry: $52
- New Year’s Eve Bar Crawl Nice France: $53
- Provence Organic Wine Tasting Half Day Tour from Nice: $65
- Wine Tasting: Tour de France in Nice City Centre: $74
- Half-Day Saint Paul de Vence and Wine Tasting Tour: $82
- Half-Day Wine Tasting and Saint Paul de Vence Tour from Nice: $84
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Nice and Olympos, we can see that Nice 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 Nice would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nice 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 Nice Expensive? and Is Olympos Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Nice 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 Nice or Olympos in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Nice as well as Olympos. Many travelers come to Nice for the beaches, snorkeling, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Nice is generally cooler than Olympos. Daily temperatures in Nice average around 23°C (73°F), and Olympos fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
Nice usually gets more rain in July than Olympos. Nice gets 16 mm (0.6 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 JulyNice 23°C (73°F)Olympos 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Nice or Olympos in the Autumn?
Both Olympos and Nice are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Nice in the autumn for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
Nice is cooler than Olympos in the autumn. The daily temperature in Nice averages around 17°C (63°F) in October, and Olympos fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
It's quite rainy in Nice. In October, Nice usually receives more rain than Olympos. Nice gets 108 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 OctoberNice 17°C (63°F)Olympos 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Nice or Olympos in the Winter?
Both Olympos and Nice during the winter are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Nice for the shopping scene and the cuisine during these months.
In the winter, Nice is cooler than Olympos. Typically, the winter temperatures in Nice in January average around 9°C (48°F), and Olympos averages at about 11°C (52°F).
Nice usually gets more rain in January than Olympos. Nice gets 83 mm (3.3 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 JanuaryNice 9°C (48°F)Olympos 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Nice or Olympos in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Nice and Olympos. The spring months attract visitors to Nice because of the beaches and the natural beauty.
In April, Nice is generally cooler than Olympos. Daily temperatures in Nice average around 13°C (56°F), and Olympos fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
In April, Nice usually receives more rain than Olympos. Nice gets 62 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 AprilNice 13°C (56°F)Olympos 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Olympos and Nice
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 9°C (48°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (49°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (51°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (56°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 16°C (62°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (68°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 21°C (69°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (63°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 12°C (54°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (49°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
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