Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Potsdam?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Potsdam 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 Potsdam and Olympos can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Potsdam or Olympos?
Potsdam
Before you lays a treasure chest of historic beauties. From the glimmering Renaissance Orangery Palace that overlooks its sumptuous fountains to the neoclassical Charlottenhof Castle that is surrounded by lush England gardens, you find yourself in none other than Potsdam, Germany. The capital and largest city of the German federal state of Brandenburg, Potsdam borders the German capital Berlin and is located right on the bay of the River Havel. A home for Prussian kings until 1918 and a brainchild of the Enlightenment, Potsdam was constructed thoughtfully and carefully by its architects to create what many to believe as "a picturesque, pastoral dream" and a "balance between both nature and reason." From interconnected lakes to historic landmarks, Potsdam is a city that is bursting with life all year around. With its rich history, it was no wonder various parts of the city were named a World Heritage Site. With its landscape and cityscape rivaling in beauty, Potsdam is simply a breathtaking city that must be explored!
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 Coach Bus Tours in Germany, The Best Adventure Tours to Germany, 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 dayPotsdam €111Olympos €89
The average daily cost (per person) in Potsdam is €111, 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 Potsdam and Olympos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPotsdam €60Olympos €40
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPotsdam €120Olympos €80
Compare Hotels in Potsdam and Olympos
Looking for a hotel in Potsdam 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: Potsdam Hotel Prices and Olympos Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Potsdam €28Olympos €28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Potsdam
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Potsdam:
- Berlin Airport Departure Transfer from Potsdam Hotels: $174
- Departure Airport Transfer from Potsdam Hotels to Berlin BER Airport: $174
- Private Transfer from Potsdam to Berlin Tegel Airport: $160
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Olympos
Also for Olympos, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Camyuva Hotels: $98
- Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Kiris Hotels: $82
- Antalya Beldibi Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $65
- Antalya Camyuva Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $82
- Antalya Kiris Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $82
- Kemer Full Day Pirate Boat Trip with Lunch and Optional Transfer: $10
- Kemer Horse Riding Experience with Transfer: $39
- Kemer Horse Safari Experience With Free Hotel Transfer: $50
- Kemer Jeep Safari With Free Hotel Transfer & Lunch: $40
- Kemer Mega Star Boat Trip With Hotel Transfer and Lunch : $20
- Kemer Pirate Boat Tour with BBQ Lunch & Roundtrip Transfer: $47
- Kemer Pirate Boat Trip With Lunch & Free Hotel Transfer: $20
Is it cheaper to fly into Potsdam or Olympos?
Prices for flights to both Olympos and Potsdam 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 dayPotsdam €31Olympos €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.Potsdam €25Olympos €28
Tours and Activities in Potsdam
Here are a few actual costs in Potsdam for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2 hours: Private Harbor and Castle Sightseeing Cruise: $364
- 4 hours Private Romantic River Boat Cruise with Wine: $620
- 4h Private Havelland Discovery Boat Cruise with Skipper: $620
- 8h: Private Potsdam Islands Sightseeing Boat Cruise: $1,358
- AbenteuerPark Adventure Climbing in the Trees: $31
- Babelsberg Park Walking Tour: $152
- Beautiful Baroque A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
- Brandenburg Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $11
- Christmas Walking Tour of Magical Potsdam: $502
- Christmas Walking Tour of Magical Potsdam: $257
- City Sightseeing Potsdam Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $22
- City and Palaces Tour Potsdam - Stadt- und Schloesserrundfahrt Potsdam: $27
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 dayPotsdam €6.70Olympos €17
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Potsdam and Olympos, we can see that Potsdam 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 Potsdam would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Potsdam 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 Potsdam Expensive? and Is Olympos Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Potsdam 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 Potsdam or Olympos in the Summer?
Both Olympos and Potsdam during the summer are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Potsdam for the small town charm and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In July, Potsdam is generally cooler than Olympos. Daily temperatures in Potsdam average around 19°C (66°F), and Olympos fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
In Olympos, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Potsdam. In the summer, Potsdam often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Potsdam gets 232 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 385 hours of full sun.
Potsdam usually gets more rain in July than Olympos. Potsdam gets 52 mm (2 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 JulyPotsdam 19°C (66°F)Olympos 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Potsdam or Olympos in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Potsdam and Olympos. The autumn months attract visitors to Potsdam because of the shopping scene, the small town atmosphere, and the natural beauty of the area.
Potsdam is much colder than Olympos in the autumn. The daily temperature in Potsdam averages around 10°C (51°F) in October, and Olympos fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Olympos this time of the year. Potsdam usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during autumn. Potsdam gets 114 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 249 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Potsdam usually receives more rain than Olympos. Potsdam gets 36 mm (1.4 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 OctoberPotsdam 10°C (51°F)Olympos 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Potsdam or Olympos in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Potsdam as well as Olympos. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Potsdam this time of year.
It's quite cold in Potsdam in the winter. In the winter, Potsdam is much colder than Olympos. Typically, the winter temperatures in Potsdam in January average around -0°C (31°F), and Olympos averages at about 11°C (52°F).
In the winter, Potsdam often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Potsdam gets 47 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 147 hours of full sun.
Potsdam usually gets more rain in January than Olympos. Potsdam gets 44 mm (1.7 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 JanuaryPotsdam -0°C (31°F)Olympos 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Potsdam or Olympos in the Spring?
Both Olympos and Potsdam are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Potsdam for the small town charm and the natural beauty.
In April, Potsdam is generally much colder than Olympos. Daily temperatures in Potsdam average around 9°C (48°F), and Olympos fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
It's quite sunny in Olympos. Potsdam usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during spring. Potsdam gets 168 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 250 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Potsdam usually receives more rain than Olympos. Potsdam gets 44 mm (1.7 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 AprilPotsdam 9°C (48°F)Olympos 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Olympos and Potsdam
| Potsdam | Olympos | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -0°C (31°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 1°C (34°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 5°C (40°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 9°C (48°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 14°C (57°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 17°C (63°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 19°C (66°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 19°C (65°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 15°C (59°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 10°C (51°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 5°C (41°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 1°C (34°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
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