Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Palermo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Palermo 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 Palermo 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: Palermo or Olympos?
Palermo
Located on its north coast, Palermo is the capital city of Sicily. The city has a lot to offer visitors who decide to venture to this often overlooked part of Italy. There is an interesting history, some unique and delicious food, and a fascinating culture. Prices in Sicily are generally cheaper than elsewhere in Italy. There are a handful of budget accommodation options and plenty of mid range hotels that are spread throughout the city. The rooms are usually comfortable and clean but as always, read reviews before making your reservation.
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 Luxury Tours to Italy, The Best Budget Tours to 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 dayPalermo €114Olympos €78
The average daily cost (per person) in Palermo is €114, while the average daily cost in Olympos is €78. 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 Palermo and Olympos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPalermo €56Olympos €29
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPalermo €112Olympos €58
Compare Hotels in Palermo and Olympos
Looking for a hotel in Palermo 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: Palermo Hotel Prices and Olympos Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Palermo €5.64Olympos €20
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Palermo
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Palermo:
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Bus to Monreale€3.00
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Bus From Airport€6.00
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90 Minute Bus Pass€1.30
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Short Taxi Ride€4.35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Palermo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Palermo:
- Private Transfer Catania Airport ⇄ Palermo Centre (Airport): $279
- Palermo Airport (PMO) to Palermo Cruise Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $184
- Private transfer from Palermo airport to Cefalù or vice versa: $132
- Private transfer from Palermo airport to Marsala port or vice versa: $120
- Mangias Pollina Resort private transfer to Palermo airport: $120
- Private transfer from Palermo Airport to San Vito Lo Capo or vice versa: $120
- Palermo Airport (PMO) to Palermo Cruise Port- Arrival Private Transfer: $92
- Private One-way Transfer Palermo To Palermo Airport: $85
- Private Transfer from Punta Raisi Airport to Palermo: $84
- CO2-Offset Departure Transfer Palermo City to Palermo Airport : $76
- CO2-Offset Arrival Private Transfer Palermo Airport to Palermo : $76
- CO2-Offset Arrival Transfer from Palermo Airport PMO to Palermo : $76
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Olympos
Also for Olympos, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Suluada Boat Trip With Lunch & Transfer From Belek,Antalya,Kemer: $11
- Suluada ( Maldives ) Boat Trip with Lunch and Transfer: $12
- Mega Star Party Boat Trip From Kemer With Lunch And Transfer: $12
- Kemer Full Day Pirate Boat Trip with Lunch and Optional Transfer: $14
- Kemer Pirate Boat Trip with transfer from Belek: $17
- Kemer Pirate Boat Trip With Lunch & Free Hotel Transfer: $20
- Land of Legends Night Show with Round Transfer from Kemer: $20
- Kemer Mega Star Boat Trip With Hotel Transfer and Lunch : $20
- Kemer Suluada Boat Tour (Maldives of Turkey) With Hotel Transfer: $20
- Suluada Boat Tour From Antalya (Maldives of Turkey) with Lunch & Hotel Transfer: $23
- Land of Legends Night Show Roundtrip Transfer from Kemer: $27
- Scuba Diving Tour in Kemer with Lunch and Transfer: $35
Is it cheaper to fly into Palermo or Olympos?
Prices for flights to both Olympos and Palermo 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 dayPalermo €51Olympos €34
Typical Food Prices in Palermo
Some typical examples of dining costs in Palermo are as follows:
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Sitdown Dinner (for Two)€32
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Fast Food Lunch€5.32
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Palermo
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Palermo.
- Palermo's Delight: Unleash the Secrets of Pizza and Gelato Making: $48
- Taste the Tradition on a Food Tour by Do Eat Better: $70
- Palermo Sicilian Street Food Tour: Small Group by Do Eat Better: $78
- Night Street Food Tour of Palermo with a Local -For real foodies!: $83
- Cooking class in Palermo city center: $114
- Palermo Sicilian Cooking Class with a Well-known Italian Chef: $119
- Cooking Class in Palermo - fresh pasta and tiramisù: $119
- Wanna be Sicilian: Palermo Cooking Class and Market Tour: $119
- Sicilian Cooking Class : Homemade Pasta: $123
- Cooking class in a villa with Palermo view: $138
- Capo Market Tour and Sicilian Cooking Class: $150
- Handmade Sicilian Pasta Cooking Class: $216
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Olympos
For Olympos, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Sunset Party Boat GONSTER : with Dinner, Wine ,Beer & Soft Drinks: $48
- Fire of Anatolia Dance Show Dinner and Transfer from Kemer: $103
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Palermo €17Olympos €20
Typical Entertainment Prices in Palermo
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Palermo are as follows:
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Capuchin Catacombs (for 2)€6.00
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Castello della Zisa Entrance (for Two)€12
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Theater Tickets (for Two)€49
Tours and Activities in Palermo
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Palermo are as follows:
- Agrigento Valley of the Temples and Villa Romana del Casale Tour from Palermo: $146
- Agrigento: Valley of the Temples Tour – Small Group or Private: $44
- Cesarine: Market Tour & Dining at a Local's Home in Palermo: $166
- Discover the Charm of A 3-Hour UNESCO Sites Walking Tour: $36
- Exclusive Boat Tour Along the Palermo Coast Baia Mondello: $168
- From Palermo Sicilian Retreat Erice & Marsala Tour with Lunch: $166
- From the Vineyards to the Chalice: A Unique Tasting Experience: $251
- Guided tour of the historic center Palermo: $42
- Half day Monreale and Catacombs tour: $108
- Markets and Monuments: Walking Tour in the Center of Palermo: $42
- Palermo : Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide: $54
- Palermo Catacombs and Monreale Half-day Tour: $168
Tours and Activities in Olympos
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Olympos.
- Kemer Turkish Bath Experience With Oil Massage: $15
- Kemer Quad Safari Experience at Goynuk Canyon: $18
- Day Tour to Suluada by Boat : $18
- Medusa 3 Islands Boat Tour from Kemer Foam Party and Free Lunch: $20
- Goynuk Canyon Party Bus Tour with optional Water Adventure: $20
- Full Day Rafting Experience From Kemer: $20
- Kemer Turkish Bath Experience With Oil Massage : $30
- Kemer Rafting, Jeep Safari, Zipline, Buggy Safari Combo Tour: $35
- Quad Off Road Safari Tour Kemer: $37
- 9 Hours Rafting, Buggy Safari and Zipline Adventure from Kemer: $38
- Kemer Rafting, Quad Safari and Zipline Experience: $40
- Buggy Safari and Rafting Adventure from Kemer: $42
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPalermo €11Olympos €12
Typical Alcohol Prices in Palermo
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Palermo:
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Beer€2.56
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Bottle of Quality Wine€11
Sample the Local Flavors in Palermo
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Palermo:
- Wine Tasting Experience for Small Groups from Palermo: $269
- Private Tour to Segesta, Erice and Wine Tasting in Marsala: $275
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Palermo and Olympos, we can see that Palermo 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 Palermo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Palermo 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 Palermo Expensive? and Is Olympos Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Palermo 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 Palermo or Olympos in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Palermo as well as Olympos. Many travelers come to Palermo for the beaches, snorkeling, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Palermo is around the same temperature as Olympos. Typically, the summer temperatures in Palermo in July average around 25°C (76°F), and Olympos averages at about 27°C (80°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Olympos. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Palermo this time of the year. In the summer, Palermo often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Palermo gets 347 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 385 hours of full sun.
Palermo usually gets less rain in July than Olympos. Palermo gets 2 mm (0.1 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 JulyPalermo 25°C (76°F)Olympos 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Palermo or Olympos in the Autumn?
Both Olympos and Palermo are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Palermo in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Palermo is generally around the same temperature as Olympos. Daily temperatures in Palermo average around 20°C (67°F), and Olympos fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
It's quite sunny in Olympos. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Palermo. Palermo usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during autumn. Palermo gets 204 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 249 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Palermo usually receives more rain than Olympos. Palermo gets 61 mm (2.4 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 OctoberPalermo 20°C (67°F)Olympos 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Palermo or Olympos in the Winter?
Both Olympos and Palermo during the winter are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Palermo for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Palermo is around the same temperature as Olympos in the winter. The daily temperature in Palermo averages around 12°C (53°F) in January, and Olympos fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
In the winter, Palermo often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Palermo gets 133 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 147 hours of full sun.
Palermo usually gets more rain in January than Olympos. Palermo gets 56 mm (2.2 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 JanuaryPalermo 12°C (53°F)Olympos 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Palermo or Olympos in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Palermo and Olympos. The spring months attract visitors to Palermo because of the beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Palermo is around the same temperature as Olympos. Typically, the spring temperatures in Palermo in April average around 15°C (58°F), and Olympos averages at about 16°C (61°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Olympos this time of the year. In Palermo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Palermo usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during spring. Palermo gets 219 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 250 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Palermo usually receives more rain than Olympos. Palermo gets 37 mm (1.5 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 AprilPalermo 15°C (58°F)Olympos 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Olympos and Palermo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 12°C (53°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 12°C (53°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 13°C (55°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (58°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 18°C (65°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (71°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (76°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 9 mm (0.3 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 42 mm (1.6 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (67°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (60°F) | 65 mm (2.5 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 13°C (55°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
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