Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Podgorica?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Podgorica or Olympos?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Podgorica or Olympos, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Podgorica or Olympos?
Podgorica
Podgorica is Montenegro's capital city, and also its largest. Dating back to the Ottoman Empire, World War II destroyed much of this history, but there are a few Turkish remnants worth visiting. Podgorica's central location often makes the city a good starting point for day trips to coastal cities or mountain resorts.
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 Budget Tours to Montenegro, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Montenegro, 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 dayPodgorica €105Olympos €89
The average daily cost (per person) in Podgorica is €105, 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 Podgorica and Olympos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPodgorica €46Olympos €40
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPodgorica €92Olympos €80
Compare Hotels in Podgorica and Olympos
Looking for a hotel in Podgorica 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: Podgorica Hotel Prices and Olympos Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Podgorica €20Olympos €28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Podgorica
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Podgorica:
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Lustica: $262
- Transfer from Podgorica to Sarajevo: $251
- VAN Private transfers from Airport Podgorica and city to Budva: $120
- Budva to Podgorica one way transfer: $118
- Private transfer from Podgorica to Ostrog monastery (minivan): $117
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Tivat downtown: $117
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport and city to Tivat : $108
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Ulcinj : $107
- Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Kotor Cruise Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $94
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Budva (and viceversa): $91
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Bar (and viceversa): $91
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Budva: $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 Podgorica or Olympos?
Prices for flights to both Olympos and Podgorica 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 dayPodgorica €41Olympos €28
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.Podgorica €21Olympos €28
Tours and Activities in Podgorica
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Podgorica are as follows:
- ATV Private Tour Montenegro – Žabljak Crnojevića: $333
- ATV Tour Montenegro - Žabljak Crnojevića: $195
- Bar and Ulcinj Private Tour - Oriental Montenegro Experience: $240
- Bay of Kotor hiking experience - Montenegro Travel Club private tour: $185
- Biogradska Gora - Biograd Lake & Moraca canyon - Skadar Lake tour: $156
- Book Your Donkey Farm Tour: $57
- Book Your Montenegro Tour: $99
- Book Your Sunset in Budva Tour : $93
- Book Your Tour Ostrog Monastery: $65
- Book Your Tour Podgorica by walk: $36
- Cheese farm tour in the katun: $279
- Cultural Bike Tour of Podgorica;Discovering the Ancient Treasures: $71
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
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPodgorica €20Olympos €17
Sample the Local Flavors in Podgorica
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Podgorica:
- Private Wine Tasting Activity at Lipovac Winery: $27
- Book Your Wine Tour: $77
- Podgorica Car Trip - Architecture, History, Wine tasting, Churches, Doclea city: $93
- Podgorica Car Trip, Doclea city, Wine tasting, Niagara falls: $106
- Wine tasting in the family winery, feel the spirit: $120
- Montenegro: Nature, Locals & Wine Tour: $128
- Skadar lake boat ride through "Montenegrin Amazon", wine tasting & Niagara falls: $196
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Podgorica and Olympos, we can see that Podgorica 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 Podgorica would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Podgorica 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 Podgorica Expensive? and Is Olympos Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Podgorica 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 Podgorica or Olympos in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Podgorica as well as Olympos.
Podgorica is around the same temperature as Olympos in the summer. The daily temperature in Podgorica averages around 26°C (80°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 Podgorica this time of the year. In the summer, Podgorica often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Podgorica gets 341 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 385 hours of full sun.
Podgorica usually gets more rain in July than Olympos. Podgorica gets 40 mm (1.6 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 JulyPodgorica 26°C (80°F)Olympos 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Podgorica or Olympos in the Autumn?
Both Olympos and Podgorica are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities.
In the autumn, Podgorica is cooler than Olympos. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Podgorica in October average around 17°C (63°F), and Olympos averages at about 20°C (68°F).
It's quite sunny in Olympos. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Podgorica. Podgorica usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during autumn. Podgorica gets 203 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 249 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It's quite rainy in Podgorica. In October, Podgorica usually receives more rain than Olympos. Podgorica gets 166 mm (6.5 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 OctoberPodgorica 17°C (63°F)Olympos 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Podgorica or Olympos in the Winter?
Both Olympos and Podgorica during the winter are popular places to visit.
In January, Podgorica is generally much colder than Olympos. Daily temperatures in Podgorica average around 6°C (42°F), and Olympos fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
In the winter, Podgorica often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Podgorica gets 121 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 147 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Podgorica. Podgorica usually gets more rain in January than Olympos. Podgorica gets 192 mm (7.6 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 JanuaryPodgorica 6°C (42°F)Olympos 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Podgorica or Olympos in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Podgorica and Olympos.
Podgorica is cooler than Olympos in the spring. The daily temperature in Podgorica averages around 14°C (58°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. Podgorica usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during spring. Podgorica gets 194 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 250 hours of full sun in the spring.
Podgorica gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Podgorica usually receives more rain than Olympos. Podgorica gets 144 mm (5.7 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 AprilPodgorica 14°C (58°F)Olympos 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Olympos and Podgorica
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 6°C (42°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (51°F) | 159 mm (6.3 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (58°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (80°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (63°F) | 166 mm (6.5 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 11°C (53°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (45°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
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