Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Porto?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Porto 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 Porto and Olympos can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Porto or Olympos?
Porto
Porto is the second largest city in Portugal. It is also the capital of the Northern Region and a hub for commercial and industrial activity. The city is not as large as you might expect, with a population of only about 300,000 residents, but the metropolitan area has a population of about 2.5 million. This includes nearby cities such as Gaia, Matosinhos, Maia and Gondomar.
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 Family-Friendly Tours to Portugal, The Best 10-Day Tours in Portugal, 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 dayPorto €126Olympos €89
The average daily cost (per person) in Porto is €126, 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 Porto and Olympos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPorto €65Olympos €40
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPorto €130Olympos €80
Compare Hotels in Porto and Olympos
Looking for a hotel in Porto 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: Porto Hotel Prices and Olympos Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Porto €21Olympos €28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Porto
Also for Porto, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer to Algarve: $1,069
- Private Transfer to Algarve with Stops up to 2 Cities: $909
- From One-Way Private Transfer to Lisbon: $642
- Luxury Sedan car transfer to Lisbon.: $642
- From Private Transfer to Lisbon with Coimbra & Fatima: $627
- From Private Transfer to Lisbon with Stop at Óbidos: $583
- From Private Transfer to Lisbon with Stop at Nazaré: $583
- Transfer to Santiago Compostela: $556
- Private transfer from Santiago de Compostela to Oporto: $491
- Private Transfer to Lisbon with Stops up to 3 Cities: $481
- Porto to Braga Transfer: Explore Sameiro Sanctuary: $481
- Private Transfer to Lisbon: $455
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 Porto or Olympos?
Prices for flights to both Olympos and Porto 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 dayPorto €36Olympos €28
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Porto
For Porto, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Pastel de Nata Cooking Class in Downtown Porto: $37
- Tastiest Calories Food Tour: $48
- Bolhão Market and Codfish Tasting Guided Food Tour: $52
- Porto Food Tour: Full Meal & Drinks: $56
- Porto Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $57
- 3-Hour Food Tour: $68
- Half-Day Food Tour: $68
- Portuguese Craft Beer and Food Tour: $74
- Semi - Private Oporto Food Tour: $74
- Craft Beer & Food Tour in Porto: $75
- Secret Food Tour: $77
- Semi Private Oporto Fado Show with Dinner: $80
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.Porto €25Olympos €28
Tours and Activities in Porto
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Porto.
- 4 Hour Blissful Wave Experience at Maceda Haven: $76
- Ultimate Ribeira Walking Tour: $2.60
- 1 Day Tour to Douro Valley from Porto: $207
- 1.5-Hour Private Electric Tuk Tuk Sightseeing Tour Historic Porto: $26
- 2 Hour Private Tuktuk Tour in Porto Douro to Left bank: $63
- 2 Hour Private Tuktuk Tour in Porto to Monastery and Cellars: $81
- 2 Hour Private Tuktuk Tour in Porto to Monastery and Cellars: $79
- 3-Hour Cano-Rafting Tour on the Paiva River: $49
- 3-Hour Electric Porto Bike Tour: $49
- 3-Hour Porto Highlights on a Electric Bike Guided Tour: $48
- 3-Hour Private Bike Tour Porto: $135
- 3-Hour Walking Tour: Tiles of Porto: $30
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 dayPorto €19Olympos €17
Sample the Local Flavors in Porto
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Porto:
- Museu do Vitral Entry Ticket and Wine Tasting: $8.56
- Guided City Pub Crawl with Club Entry: $13
- Magic Train Tour and Port Wine Tastings: $15
- Mysterious Pub Crawl Interactive City Discovery Game: $19
- Pub Crawl with 5 Drinks: $19
- Porto Pub Crawl With Unlimited Beer: $20
- Pub Crawl with Shots and Drinking Games: $21
- Poças: Guided Tour & Port Wine Tasting with Pastel de Nata: $21
- Poças Guided Visit and Port Wine Tasting with Pastel de Nata: $21
- Rooftop Fado concert, Port wine tasting, Portuguese tart: $21
- Classic Wine Tasting with GUIDED TOUR: $22
- Pub Crawl Porto: $23
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Porto and Olympos, we can see that Porto 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 Porto would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Porto 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 Porto Expensive? and Is Olympos Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Porto 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 Porto or Olympos in the Summer?
Both Olympos and Porto are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Porto for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
Porto is cooler than Olympos in the summer. The daily temperature in Porto averages around 21°C (69°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 Porto. Porto usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during summer. Porto gets 308 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 385 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Porto usually receives more rain than Olympos. Porto gets 16 mm (0.6 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 JulyPorto 21°C (69°F)Olympos 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Porto or Olympos in the Autumn?
Both Olympos and Porto during the autumn are popular places to visit. The autumn months attract visitors to Porto because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Porto is cooler than Olympos. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Porto in October average around 17°C (62°F), and Olympos averages at about 20°C (68°F).
In Olympos, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the autumn, Porto often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Porto gets 184 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 249 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Porto. Porto usually gets more rain in October than Olympos. Porto gets 131 mm (5.2 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 OctoberPorto 17°C (62°F)Olympos 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Porto or Olympos in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Porto and Olympos. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Porto this time of year.
In January, Porto is generally cooler than Olympos. Daily temperatures in Porto average around 10°C (50°F), and Olympos fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
Porto usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during winter. Porto gets 124 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 147 hours of full sun in the winter.
Porto gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Porto usually receives more rain than Olympos. Porto gets 171 mm (6.7 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 JanuaryPorto 10°C (50°F)Olympos 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Porto or Olympos in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Porto as well as Olympos. Many travelers come to Porto for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
Porto is cooler than Olympos in the spring. The daily temperature in Porto averages around 14°C (56°F) in April, and Olympos fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Olympos. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Porto this time of the year. In the spring, Porto often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Porto gets 217 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 250 hours of full sun.
Porto receives a lot of rain in the spring. Porto usually gets more rain in April than Olympos. Porto gets 112 mm (4.4 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 AprilPorto 14°C (56°F)Olympos 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Olympos and Porto
| Porto | Olympos | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (56°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 16°C (60°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 19°C (66°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 21°C (69°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 20°C (69°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 20°C (67°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (62°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (55°F) | 152 mm (6 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 11°C (51°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
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