A Travel Price Comparison for Turkey Pamukkale vs. Olympos for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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Should you visit Pamukkale 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 Pamukkale and Olympos can help you decide which place is right for you.

Pamukkale

Pamukkale is in southeastern Aegean Turkey and is historically a spa town that has been in existence since the 2nd century BC. It is popular with tourists for its beautiful hot springs and travertines, or pools that are coated in a very unique calcium covering. The area is very rich in mineral content and the water, which has been flowing for thousands of years, has deposited calcium in each pool. This unique whiteness creates an unworldly beauty that draws visitors from around the world. If you're visiting during the summer months when the sun is out in full force, don't forget the sunscreen, as the white reflects the light and you can end up with a sunburn quite quickly. You'll also want to make sure you have sunglasses available because the glare can be quite extreme.

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.

Which city is cheaper, Olympos or Pamukkale?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Pamukkale is $23, while the average daily cost in Olympos is $29. 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 city. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Pamukkale and Olympos in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Pamukkale $9.79
    Olympos $13
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Pamukkale $20
    Olympos $26

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Pamukkale $5.39
    Olympos $4.54

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pamukkale

Also for Pamukkale, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Private Transfers İzmir City or Adnan Menderes Airport to/from Pamukkale: $284
  • Private Transfers İzmir City or Adnan Menderes Airport to/from Pamukkale: $284
  • Pamukkale Karahayit Hotels to Denizli Cardak Airport Transfers: $83
  • Denizli Cardak Airport Transfers to Pamukkale Karahayit Hotels: $83
  • Transfer from Pamukkale to Kusadasi: $32

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Olympos

Also for Olympos, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Antalya Olympos Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $100
  • Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Olympos Hotels: $100

Is it cheaper to fly into Pamukkale or Olympos?

Prices for flights to both Olympos and Pamukkale 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Pamukkale $8.26
    Olympos $11

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Pamukkale $10
    Olympos $9.88
Typical Entertainment prices in Pamukkale

For Pamukkale, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Entrance fees Travertines & Pool
    $3.80

Tours and Activities in Pamukkale

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Pamukkale.

  • 1 Day Istanbul Pamukkale Tour By Plane - YK008: $336
  • Antalya: Private Ancient Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour: $724
  • Aphrodisias & Private Tour from Kusadasi: $156
  • Best Rates Pamukkale Hot Air Balloon Tour: $87
  • Daily Pamukkale Tour: $62
  • Daily Pamukkale Tour from Istanbul By Flight: $300
  • From Antalya: Pamukkale 1-Day Group Tour with Lunch: $76
  • From Istanbul: 2-Day Ephesus & Pamukkale Tour by Bus: $362
  • From Istanbul: Best of Turkey Multi-Day Tour Package: $1,226
  • Full Day Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour: $60
  • Full Day Pamukkale Tour: $73
  • Full Day Pamukkale Tour: $61

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Pamukkale $5.00
    Olympos $5.94

About these numbers

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Pamukkale and Olympos, we can see that Olympos is more expensive. And not only is Pamukkale much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Pamukkale would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Pamukkale 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 Pamukkale.

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