Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Rome?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Rome 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 Rome 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: Rome or Olympos?
Rome
Rome is the kind of city that refuses to stay in the past, even though history is everywhere you look. Ancient ruins rise beside buzzing cafes, scooters zip past Renaissance palaces, and quiet cobblestone lanes suddenly open onto grand piazzas filled with fountains, churches, and street performers. It is a city of layers: the Colosseum and Roman Forum, the Vatican and St. Peter's Basilica, neighborhood trattorias, stylish boutiques, and late-night gelato walks all woven together into one unforgettable experience. Whether you come for the art, the food, the history, or the simple pleasure of wandering without a plan, Rome has a way of making every day feel like a discovery.
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 Luxury Tours to Italy, The Best Budget Tours to Italy, 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 dayRome €207Olympos €71
The average daily cost (per person) in Rome is €207, while the average daily cost in Olympos is €71. 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 Rome and Olympos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personRome €90Olympos €26
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomRome €180Olympos €52
Compare Hotels in Rome and Olympos
Looking for a hotel in Rome 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: Rome Hotel Prices and Olympos Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Rome €21Olympos €18
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Rome
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Rome:
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Metro Ride (for Two)€2.00
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Train to the Airport€15
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Taxi to Airport€45
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Bicycle Rental (Full Day)€10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rome
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Rome:
- Transfer from Rome to the Beverello pier (Naples): $299
- Civitavecchia DA transfer and vice versa: $297
- Transfer services from airports to rome for up to 4 persons: $295
- Private transfer from Rome to S. Felice Circeo, Sabaudia or Terracina: $295
- Transfer from Rome Hotel to Civitavecchia Cruise Port and vice versa: $295
- Transfer from Rome FIUMICINO AIRPORT to Civitavecchia Cruise Port: $295
- Private Express Tour of Roman Catacombs with Transfer: $294
- Private transfer from Roma to Civitavecchia port: $294
- Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Saturnia - Arrival Private Transfer: $289
- Private Luxury Transfer to the Famous Points of Rome center: $285
- Civitavecchia Port Private Transfer to/from Rome City & Airport: $283
- Rome Private Transfer from Rome city centre to Civitavecchia Cruise Port: $272
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Olympos
Also for Olympos, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Antalya / Belek / Kemer : Suluada Boat Trip w/ Lunch & Transfer: $12
- Antalya / Kemer : Scuba Diving For Beginners w/ Lunch & Transfer: $24
- Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Camyuva Hotels: $106
- Antalya Airport Vip Private Transfer With Meet Transfer: $41
- Antalya Beldibi Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $71
- Antalya Kemer Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $88
- Antalya Kiris Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $88
- Departure Private Transfer Kemer or Side to Antalya Airport AYT: $61
- Departure Private Transfer from Kiris, Camyuva, Tekirova to Antalya Airport: $61
- From Antalya/Kemer: Scuba Diving Tour with Lunch & Transfer: $29
- Gonster Pirate Boat Tour with BBQ Lunch and Transfer from Kemer: $46
- Kemer : Pirate Party Boat Trip w / Lunch & Soft Drinks & Transfer: $12
Is it cheaper to fly into Rome or Olympos?
Prices for flights to both Olympos and Rome 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 dayRome €84Olympos €31
Typical Food Prices in Rome
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Rome:
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Casual Lunch (for Two)€14
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4 Ice Cream Sandwiches€2.99
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Cafe e doce€4.00
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Pizza (Fast Food)€2.65
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Sitdown Lunch (for Two)€32
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Cheese and bread€10
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Espresso€2.00
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Dinner€58
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rome
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Rome.
- Pizzas and Piazzas: A Self-Guided Walk of Rome’s Culinary Culture: $20
- Pasta Making & Wine Tasting with Dinner in Frascati from Rome: $40
- Rome Food Tour for Breakfast Lovers: $41
- Rome Pizza Making Class for Families in Trastevere: $46
- Rome Food Tour: Tastings in the Jewish Ghetto & Campo de' Fiori: $46
- Rome Early Morning Breakfast and Sightseeing Food Tour: $46
- Cappuccino, Moka and Tiramisù Cooking Class in Central Rome: $48
- The Original Fettuccine & Tiramisu Cooking Class in Rome: $50
- Rome Street Food Tour: Eat Like a Local: $51
- Cooking Class in the Heart of Pizza and Tiramisu Making: $52
- Rome Street Food Tour and Jewish Ghetto Area Guided Sightseeing: $53
- Tasty Rome Street Food Tour around Campo de' Fiori Market & Jewish Ghetto: $53
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Olympos
For Olympos, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Fire of Anatolia Dance Show Dinner and Transfer from Kemer: $99
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Rome €36Olympos €18
Typical Entertainment Prices in Rome
Here are a few typical costs in Rome for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Rome Museum Vaticano (for 2)€69
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Coliseum Tickets (for Two)€33
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Roma Pass€30
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Hop on Hop Off Bus (All Day)€20
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Segway Tour€75
Tours and Activities in Rome
Here are a few actual costs in Rome for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- " Private pantheon tour: Explore Rome's Divine masterpiece": $105
- "Rome of the Popes" E-bike Tour with Guide for Small Groups: $85
- "Villa Borghese" Rome tour with high quality electric bicycle!: $70
- 1 Day Rome Tour from Civitavecchia for Cruise Passengers: $91
- 1 Hour Pantheon Tour: A Time Travel Experience in Rome + Ebook: $101
- 1,5H Gianicolo and Trastevere Tour on a Golf Cart: $88
- 1,5H Historical City Center Tour on a Golf Cart at Rome: $81
- 2 Hour Guided Walking Tour in Trastevere and Jewish Ghetto: $23
- 2 hours Tour of Galleria Colonna: $218
- 2-Hour Private Shopping Tour in Rome with Personal Stylist - Personal Shopper: $118
- 2-Hour Walking Tour in Rome's Enchanting Jewish Ghetto: $85
- 2h Xmas Lights Panoramic Vespa Sidecar Tour: $117
Tours and Activities in Olympos
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Olympos.
- Kemer Quad Safari Experience at Goynuk Canyon: $18
- Day Tour to Suluada by Boat: $18
- Full Day Rafting Experience From Kemer: $20
- Kemer Turkish Bath Experience with Sauna, Scrub & Oil Massage: $21
- Goynuk Canyon Party Bus Tour with optional Water Adventure: $26
- Kemer Pirate Boat Tour with Lunch & Free Soft Drinks: $27
- Kemer 3 in 1 Tour Rafting Quad Safari and Zipline Experience: $28
- Suluada Boat Tour from Kemer – The Maldives of Turkey: $30
- Green Canyon Boat and Green Lake Tour with Lunch and Soft Drinks: $35
- Antalya Full-Day Old City Tour From Kemer With Boat Trip: $36
- Quad Off Road Safari Tour Kemer: $37
- 9 Hours Rafting, Buggy Safari and Zipline Adventure from Kemer: $38
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayRome €18Olympos €11
Typical Alcohol Prices in Rome
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Rome:
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Bottle of Wine€6.50
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Pint of Beer€6.34
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Beer€10
Sample the Local Flavors in Rome
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Rome:
- Cabaret and Burlesque Show: $35
- Rome’s Exclusive Wine Tasting: Sip Near the Colosseum!: $38
- Rome's Ultimate Party aka the Spanish Steps Pub Crawl: $40
- Winery Tour, Wine Tasting near Rome with Optional Lunch: $46
- Wine Tasting in Trastevere with Food and Gelato: $50
- Rome Premium Wine Tasting: 3, 4, 5 or 6 Wines with Expert Guide: $53
- EAT AND DRINK LIKE A LOCAL - Wine Tasting in Trastevere w/ Gelato: $53
- Premium Wine Tasting Experience by the Vatican: $59
- Burlesque lessons with the best Italian stars: $59
- Wine Tasting and Food Pairing in Underground Cellar in Rome: $64
- Small-Group Exclusive Winery and Wine Tasting Tour in Frascati: $65
- Rome Bar Crawl: Interactive Night Tour with Games and Karaoke: $77
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Rome and Olympos, we can see that Rome 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 Rome would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Rome 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 Rome Expensive? and Is Olympos Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Rome 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 Rome or Olympos in the Summer?
Both Olympos and Rome during the summer are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Rome for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Rome is around the same temperature as Olympos. Typically, the summer temperatures in Rome in July average around 25°C (77°F), and Olympos averages at about 27°C (80°F).
In Olympos, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Rome. In the summer, Rome often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Rome gets 338 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 385 hours of full sun.
Rome usually gets more rain in July than Olympos. Rome gets 19 mm (0.7 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 JulyRome 25°C (77°F)Olympos 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Rome or Olympos in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Rome and Olympos. Many visitors come to Rome in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Rome is generally cooler than Olympos. Daily temperatures in Rome average around 17°C (63°F), and Olympos fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Olympos this time of the year. Rome usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during autumn. Rome gets 198 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 249 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Rome usually receives more rain than Olympos. Rome gets 94 mm (3.7 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 OctoberRome 17°C (63°F)Olympos 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Rome or Olympos in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Rome as well as Olympos. Most visitors come to Rome for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Rome is cooler than Olympos in the winter. The daily temperature in Rome averages around 8°C (47°F) in January, and Olympos fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
In the winter, Rome often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Rome gets 127 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 147 hours of full sun.
Rome usually gets more rain in January than Olympos. Rome gets 81 mm (3.2 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 JanuaryRome 8°C (47°F)Olympos 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Rome or Olympos in the Spring?
Both Olympos and Rome are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The spring months attract visitors to Rome because of the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Rome is cooler than Olympos. Typically, the spring temperatures in Rome in April average around 14°C (57°F), and Olympos averages at about 16°C (61°F).
It's quite sunny in Olympos. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Rome. Rome usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during spring. Rome gets 204 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 250 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Rome usually receives more rain than Olympos. Rome gets 50 mm (2 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 AprilRome 14°C (57°F)Olympos 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Olympos and Rome
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (47°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (49°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (52°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (57°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 42 mm (1.6 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (71°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (71°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (63°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 12°C (54°F) | 105 mm (4.1 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 9°C (49°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
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