Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Petra?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Petra 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 Petra and Olympos can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Petra or Olympos?
Petra
Whether you're checking off the Seven Wonders of the World, or you're just a huge Indiana Jones fan, the city of Petra must be on your bucket list. The "rose red city, half as old as time," was the capital of the Nabataean kingdom in the 6th century BC. It was the center for trade and commerce until an earthquake took out buildings and destroyed their water management system. After this destruction, the city of Petra seemed to be lost to western civilization.
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 Jordan, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Jordan, 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 dayPetra $125Olympos $95
The average daily cost (per person) in Petra is $125, 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 Petra and Olympos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPetra $59Olympos $43
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPetra $118Olympos $86
Compare Hotels in Petra and Olympos
Looking for a hotel in Petra 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: Petra Hotel Prices and Olympos Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Petra $23Olympos $30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Petra
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Petra:
- Petra to Madaba Private Transfer: $140
- Private Transfer Petra to/from Wadi Rum: $135
- Private Transfer Amman Airport to Petra or vice versa via the King's Highway: $120
- Private transfer Petra to/from Wadi Rum: $118
- Petra to Aqaba South Beach Hotels Private Transfer: $110
- Petra Private Transfer to or from Aqaba: $105
- Private Transfer From Petra to Amman or Airport With Optional : $99
- Private Departure Transfer: Petra Hotels to Amman Airport: $93
- Private Transfer from Petra City Hotels to Aqaba Airport: $93
- Petra to Wadi Rum Private Transfer: $80
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 Scuba Diving With Lunch and Transfer: $20
- Kemer Suluada Boat Tour (Maldives of Turkey) With Hotel Transfer: $20
- 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 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 Scuba Diving Experience with BBQ Lunch and Transfer: $33
- Kemer Horse Riding Experience with Transfer: $39
Is it cheaper to fly into Petra or Olympos?
Prices for flights to both Olympos and Petra 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 dayPetra $38Olympos $30
Typical Food Prices in Petra
Some typical examples of dining costs in Petra are as follows:
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Dinner for Two$12
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Juice$1.76
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Petra
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Petra.
- Dinner with a local family in Petra , hotel transfers included .: $45
- Cooking outside in little Petra between the Mountains. : $45
- Private Outdoor bedouin Dinner in Petra: $300
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.Petra $47Olympos $29
Typical Entertainment Prices in Petra
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Petra are as follows:
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Entry to Petra for One$71
Tours and Activities in Petra
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Petra are as follows:
- 3 Hour Horse Riding Adventure around the Petra Area: $145
- 3-hour Private Guided Tour In Petra with hotel pick up.: $75
- Petra Back Entrance Private Walking Tour: $215
- Private Back Trail Tour of Petra starting from the Monastery : $276
- Private Full-Day Tour to Petra and Wadi Rum from Dead Sea: $269
- Private Half-Day Tour of Petra with Lunch: $120
- Private Indiana-Jones Archeological Trail Tour: $90
- Private Petra Back Entrance Tour with Guide .: $140
- Private Sightseeing Tour Visit to Petra with Licensed Guide: $100
- Wadi Rum Day Tour from Petra ending in Aqaba: $138
- Wadi Rum Private Tour from Petra with Martian and Star Wars Film Site: $173
Tours and Activities in Olympos
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Olympos.
- Spa Experience in Kemer with Pickup: $15
- Turkish Bath Experience in Kemer: $20
- Full Day Rafting Experience From 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
- 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 dayPetra $15Olympos $18
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Petra and Olympos, we can see that Petra is more expensive. And not only is Olympos much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Petra is in Middle East 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 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 Petra would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Petra 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 Petra Expensive? and Is Olympos Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Petra or Olympos?
Olympos has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Petra experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Petra or Olympos in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Petra as well as Olympos. Petra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
The heat can be very extreme in Petra. In the summer, Petra is a little warmer than Olympos. Typically, the summer temperatures in Petra in July average around 33°C (91°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 Petra this time of the year. In the summer, Petra often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Olympos. Petra gets 384 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 385 hours of full sun.
Petra usually gets less rain in July than Olympos. Petra gets 0 mm (0 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 JulyPetra 33°C (91°F)Olympos 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Petra or Olympos in the Autumn?
Both Olympos and Petra are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Petra throughout the year.
In October, Petra is generally a little warmer than Olympos. Daily temperatures in Petra average around 27°C (80°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 Petra. Petra usually receives more sunshine than Olympos during autumn. Petra gets 295 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 249 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Petra usually receives less rain than Olympos. Petra gets 2 mm (0.1 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 OctoberPetra 27°C (80°F)Olympos 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Petra or Olympos in the Winter?
Both Olympos and Petra during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Petra because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Petra is a little warmer than Olympos in the winter. The daily temperature in Petra averages around 15°C (59°F) in January, and Olympos fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
It's quite sunny in Petra. In the winter, Petra often gets more sunshine than Olympos. Petra gets 234 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 147 hours of full sun.
Petra usually gets more rain in January than Olympos. Petra gets 48 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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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPetra 15°C (59°F)Olympos 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Petra or Olympos in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Petra and Olympos. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Petra year-round.
In the spring, Petra is much warmer than Olympos. Typically, the spring temperatures in Petra in April average around 25°C (76°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 Petra, it's very sunny this time of the year. Petra usually receives more sunshine than Olympos during spring. Petra gets 282 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 250 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Petra usually receives more rain than Olympos. Petra gets 12 mm (0.5 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 AprilPetra 25°C (76°F)Olympos 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Olympos and Petra
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 15°C (59°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (62°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (76°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 28°C (83°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (87°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (80°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (62°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
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