Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Paris?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Paris or Olympos?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Paris or Olympos? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Paris or Olympos?
Paris
Paris is a dream destination for many people. It's location on the river Seine contributes to its stunning beauty and you can spend many days wandering through its wonderfully diverse neighborhoods. It's known as a city of culture, fashion, food and fun. There is never a shortage of entertainment and activities around town and a highlight of many people's trips to Paris is to explore the city at night, when it truly comes to life. It is not hard to see why this city has received the nickname as the "City of Lights."
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 Historical Tours in France, The Best 10-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 dayParis €232Olympos €89
The average daily cost (per person) in Paris is €232, 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 Paris and Olympos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personParis €151Olympos €40
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomParis €302Olympos €80
Compare Hotels in Paris and Olympos
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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: Paris Hotel Prices and Olympos Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Paris €21Olympos €28
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Paris
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Paris are as follows:
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Metro€6.40
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Train from Airport€9.00
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Metro tickets€6.80
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Train€20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Paris
Also for Paris, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Versailles: Skip-the-Line Day Tour & Transfer from Paris: $2,567
- Private Transfer to or from Toulouse: $1,390
- From Le Havre/Honfleur: Private Transfer to Versailles: $1,389
- Private Transfer to or from Lyon: $962
- Private Transfer to or from Strasbourg: $962
- Private Transfer from Paris City to Le Havre: $273
- Private Airport Transfer Paris - Round Trip: $272
- Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport Round Trip Transfer to/from Paris: $272
- Private transfer from Beauvais airport to Paris or back: $268
- Private Transfer to or from Beauvais Airport: $267
- Private Transfer between Charles de Gaulle Airport and Paris by Van: $262
- Private Direct Transfer From Paris to Reims: $262
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
- Two Days Tour to Cappadocia with HB Hotel & Transfer from Kemer: $192
- Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Camyuva Hotels: $98
- Private Transfer From Beldibi / Göynük / Kemer / Kiriş To Antalya Airport: $91
- Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Kiris Hotels: $82
- Antalya Camyuva Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $82
- Antalya Kiris Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $82
- Antalya Beldibi Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $65
- Kemer Horse Safari Experience With Free Hotel Transfer: $50
- Kemer Pirate Boat Tour with BBQ Lunch & Roundtrip Transfer: $47
- Kemer Jeep Safari With Free Hotel Transfer & Lunch: $40
Is it cheaper to fly into Paris or Olympos?
Prices for flights to both Olympos and Paris 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 dayParis €41Olympos €28
Typical Food Prices in Paris
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Paris:
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Ice Cream€8.00
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Breakfast€7.00
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Breakfast for 2€30
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Dinner on River Cruise€86
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Dinner€57
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Cheese€13
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Paris
For Paris, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 1h30 Cooking Activity in English: $22
- Hard Rock Cafe Paris with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner : $33
- Paris Capitaine Fracasse 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise: $44
- No Diet Club - A selection of the best pizzas in Paris !: $45
- Authentic Indian Dinner in Paris : $49
- Paris : Seine River Bistronomic Dinner Cruise: $52
- Seine River Panoramic Views Dinner Cruise: $56
- Paris en Scene 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise: $58
- No Diet Club - Paris : Night food tour - Montmartre: $67
- 1-Hour Sightseeing Cruise with Bistro Dinner: $68
- Paris : No Diet Club Food Tour - Best Spots in Le Marais: $68
- Dinner with Customized Wine Selection: $75
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.Paris €77Olympos €28
Typical Entertainment Prices in Paris
For Paris, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Louvre Entry for Two€18
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Admission to Pantheon€5.00
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Catacombs (2)€23
Tours and Activities in Paris
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Paris.
- Île de la Cité: Guided Tour + Sainte-Chapelle Fast Track Entry: $55
- Musée d'Orsay Skip-the-Line Fully Guided Tour: $56
- Napoleon Walking Tour From Empire to Exile : $38
- Paris Boat River Seine Cruise Sightseeing TICKETS: $22
- Paris City Center Self-Guided Walking Tour : $11
- Paris Entrance Ticket to the Aura Invalides Immersive Show: $24
- Paris Sightseeing Tour with Seine River Cruise from Disneyland®: $93
- Private Tour in Medieval Paris with Latin Quarter and Panthéon: $250
- Small Group Tour of An Artistic Odyssey at the Louvre : $148
- Versailles Palace Skip the Line Small Group Guided Tour: $75
- Virtual reality experience in Paris: $33
- Île de la Cité - Sainte-Chapelle & Conciergerie Tour Private Tour: $175
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
- 9 Hours Rafting, Buggy Safari and Zipline Adventure from Kemer: $38
- Antalya Full-Day City Tour From Kemer With Cable Car : $30
- Buggy Safari and Rafting Adventure from Kemer: $38
- Demre Myra Tour with Kekova Sunken City Boat Trip From Kemer: $36
- 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
- Kemer ATV Mountain Biking Tour: $54
- Kemer Bay Blue Cruise from Kemer: $53
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayParis €24Olympos €17
Typical Alcohol Prices in Paris
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Paris are as follows:
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Wine€14
Sample the Local Flavors in Paris
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Paris:
- Daily Paris Pub Crawl : Meet, Drink & Party: $11
- Original Paris Pub Crawl : $16
- Daily Paris Pub Crawl : Meet, Drink & Party: $20
- Latin Quarter Guided Pub Crawl to Bars and Clubs: $22
- Paris Bar Crawl: $24
- Paris Latin Quarter Pub Crawl Bars and Clubs: $24
- Paris Pub Crawl: $25
- Audio guided tour and wine tasting at Caves du Louvre: $32
- Paris Craft gin distillery guided Tour & Tasting in English: $32
- Paris Gin Craft Distillery Tour and Tasting: $33
- Wine Museum Guided Tour with Wine Tasting: $39
- Vineyard tour and wine tasting in Davron: $43
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Paris and Olympos, we can see that Paris 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 Paris would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Paris 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 Paris Expensive? and Is Olympos Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Paris or Olympos?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Paris or Olympos in the Summer?
Both Olympos and Paris are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The summer months attract visitors to Paris because of the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
Paris is cooler than Olympos in the summer. The daily temperature in Paris averages around 20°C (68°F) in July, and Olympos fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
It's quite sunny in Olympos. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Paris. Paris usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during summer. Paris gets 241 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 385 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Paris usually receives more rain than Olympos. Paris gets 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyParis 20°C (68°F)Olympos 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Paris or Olympos in the Autumn?
Both Olympos and Paris during the autumn are popular places to visit. The city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Paris this time of year.
In the autumn, Paris is much colder than Olympos. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Paris in October average around 13°C (56°F), and Olympos averages at about 20°C (68°F).
In Olympos, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the autumn, Paris often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Paris gets 127 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 249 hours of full sun.
Paris usually gets more rain in October than Olympos. Paris gets 55 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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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberParis 13°C (56°F)Olympos 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Paris or Olympos in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Paris and Olympos. Many travelers come to Paris for the museums, the Christmas ambience, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Paris. In January, Paris is generally much colder than Olympos. Daily temperatures in Paris average around 5°C (40°F), and Olympos fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
Paris usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during winter. Paris gets 62 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 147 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Paris usually receives more rain than Olympos. Paris gets 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryParis 5°C (40°F)Olympos 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Paris or Olympos in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Paris as well as Olympos. Many visitors come to Paris in the spring for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
Paris is cooler than Olympos in the spring. The daily temperature in Paris averages around 11°C (52°F) in April, and Olympos fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Olympos. In the spring, Paris often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Paris gets 172 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 250 hours of full sun.
Paris usually gets more rain in April than Olympos. Paris gets 50 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilParis 11°C (52°F)Olympos 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Olympos and Paris
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 5°C (40°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 6°C (42°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (47°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 11°C (52°F) | 50 mm (1.9 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 15°C (59°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 18°C (64°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 20°C (68°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 20°C (67°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 17°C (63°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 13°C (56°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (47°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 5°C (42°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
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.