A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Plzen vs. Olympos for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Plzen 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 Plzen 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: Plzen or Olympos?

Plzen

Renowned as the home of the pilsner beer, Plzen is a city located in the West Bohemia region of the Czech Republic. Beyond beer, it also features a number of impressive landmarks some of which include St. Bartholomew's Cathedral and the Great Synagogue.

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 Sightseeing Tours in Czech Republic, The Best Cultural Tours in Czech Republic, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Turkey, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Turkey.


Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Plzen?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Plzen is $101, 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 Plzen and Olympos in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Plzen $61
    Olympos $43
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Plzen $122
    Olympos $86
Compare Hotels in Plzen and Olympos

Looking for a hotel in Plzen 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.

Hotels in Plzen


Hotels in 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: Plzen Hotel Prices and Olympos Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Plzen $8.27
    Olympos $30

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Plzen

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Plzen:

  • Private Transfer from Pilsen(Plzen) to Prague: $271
  • Private Transfer from Pilsen to Prague with 2 hours for sightseeing: $116
  • Private Transfer from Pilsen to Prague: $87

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 Plzen or Olympos?

Prices for flights to both Olympos and Plzen 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
    Plzen $31
    Olympos $30

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
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Plzen $21
    Olympos $29

Tours and Activities in Plzen

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Plzen are as follows:

  • Experience Best Prague Tandem Skydiving : $250
  • Pilsen Historic Underground Tour with a Glass of Beer: $8.74
  • Pilsen Private Walking Tour: $201
  • Pilsen: Historic Underground Tour with a Glass of Beer: $8.56
  • Pilsen: Old Town Gastronomy Tour: $32
  • Private Tour to Pilsner Urquell from Prague: $272

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
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Plzen $23
    Olympos $18

Sample the Local Flavors in Plzen

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Plzen:

  • Brewery Museum Entrance including a Glass of Beer: $6.55
  • Pilsen: Pilsner Urquell Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting: $17
  • Pilsner Urquell Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting: $17
  • Pilsen Highlights Small-Group Tour and Pilsner Brewery Tour including Lunch and Beer Tasting: $108
  • Pilsner brewery tour incl beer tasting & Czech town Pilsen: $140
  • Day trip to Pilsner Urquell brewery and Bohemian glassworks: $207


When comparing the travel costs between Plzen and Olympos, we can see that Plzen is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Plzen Expensive? and Is Olympos Expensive?.



When is the best time to visit Plzen 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 Plzen or Olympos in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Plzen as well as Olympos.

Plzen is cooler than Olympos in the summer. The daily temperature in Plzen averages around 20°C (67°F) in July, and Olympos fluctuates around 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 Plzen this time of the year. In the summer, Plzen often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Plzen gets 212 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 385 hours of full sun.

Plzen usually gets more rain in July than Olympos. Plzen gets 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Plzen 20°C (67°F) 
    Olympos 27°C (80°F)

Should I visit Plzen or Olympos in the Autumn?

Both Olympos and Plzen are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities.

In the autumn, Plzen is much colder than Olympos. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Plzen in October average around 11°C (51°F), and Olympos averages at about 20°C (68°F).

It's quite sunny in Olympos. Plzen usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during autumn. Plzen gets 120 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 249 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Plzen usually receives more rain than Olympos. Plzen gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Plzen 11°C (51°F) 
    Olympos 20°C (68°F)

Should I visit Plzen or Olympos in the Winter?

Both Olympos and Plzen during the winter are popular places to visit.

Plzen can be very cold during winter. In January, Plzen is generally much colder than Olympos. Daily temperatures in Plzen average around -1°C (31°F), and Olympos fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).

In the winter, Plzen often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Plzen gets 45 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 147 hours of full sun.

Plzen usually gets more rain in January than Olympos. Plzen gets 25 mm (1 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Plzen -1°C (31°F) 
    Olympos 11°C (52°F)

Should I visit Plzen or Olympos in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Plzen and Olympos.

Plzen is much colder than Olympos in the spring. The daily temperature in Plzen averages around 11°C (51°F) in April, and Olympos fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Olympos this time of the year. Plzen usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during spring. Plzen gets 164 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 250 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Plzen usually receives more rain than Olympos. Plzen gets 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Plzen 11°C (51°F) 
    Olympos 16°C (61°F)

Typical Weather for Olympos and Plzen

Plzen Olympos
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan -1°C (31°F) 25 mm (1 in) 11°C (52°F) 9 mm (0.4 in)
Feb 2°C (35°F) 20 mm (0.8 in) 11°C (53°F) 9 mm (0.4 in)
Mar 6°C (42°F) 27 mm (1.1 in) 13°C (56°F) 9 mm (0.4 in)
Apr 11°C (51°F) 35 mm (1.4 in) 16°C (61°F) 9 mm (0.4 in)
May 15°C (59°F) 60 mm (2.4 in) 20°C (68°F) 9 mm (0.4 in)
Jun 18°C (64°F) 70 mm (2.8 in) 24°C (75°F) 9 mm (0.4 in)
Jul 20°C (67°F) 81 mm (3.2 in) 27°C (80°F) 9 mm (0.4 in)
Aug 19°C (67°F) 73 mm (2.9 in) 27°C (80°F) 9 mm (0.4 in)
Sep 16°C (61°F) 47 mm (1.9 in) 24°C (75°F) 9 mm (0.4 in)
Oct 11°C (51°F) 30 mm (1.2 in) 20°C (68°F) 9 mm (0.4 in)
Nov 5°C (41°F) 32 mm (1.3 in) 16°C (61°F) 9 mm (0.4 in)
Dec 1°C (34°F) 23 mm (0.9 in) 13°C (55°F) 9 mm (0.4 in)