Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Saint-Tropez?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Should I visit Saint-Tropez or Olympos? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Saint-Tropez is a town in southern France west of Nice, in the Var department of the Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur region. Saint-Tropez is located on the French Riviera. It was a military stronghold and a fishing village until the beginning of the 20th century. It was the first town on this coast to be liberated during World War II (as part of Operation Dragoon). After the war, it became an internationally known seaside resort, renowned principally because of the influx of artists of the French New Wave in cinema and the Ye-ye movement in music. It later became a resort for the European and American holiday and a goal for tourists in search of a little Provencal authenticity and an occasional celebrity sighting.
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 Food and Culinary Tours in France, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in France, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Turkey, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Turkey.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Saint-Tropez is €148, 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 Saint-Tropez and Olympos in more detail.
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Some specific examples of transportation prices in Saint-Tropez:
Also for Olympos, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Saint-Tropez.
For Olympos, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
Here are a few actual costs in Saint-Tropez for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Olympos.
Also in Saint-Tropez, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Saint-Tropez and Olympos, we can see that Saint-Tropez 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 Saint-Tropez would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Saint-Tropez 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 Saint-Tropez Expensive? and Is Olympos Expensive?.
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.
Both Olympos and Saint-Tropez during the summer are popular places to visit. The summer months attract visitors to Saint-Tropez because of the beaches, snorkeling, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Saint-Tropez is generally cooler than Olympos. Daily temperatures in Saint-Tropez average around 23°C (73°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 Saint-Tropez. In the summer, Saint-Tropez often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Olympos. Saint-Tropez gets 366 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 385 hours of full sun.
Saint-Tropez usually gets more rain in July than Olympos. Saint-Tropez gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Saint-Tropez and Olympos. The shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Saint-Tropez this time of year.
Saint-Tropez is cooler than Olympos in the autumn. The daily temperature in Saint-Tropez averages around 17°C (63°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. In Saint-Tropez, it's very sunny this time of the year. Saint-Tropez usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during autumn. Saint-Tropez gets 205 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 249 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Saint-Tropez gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Saint-Tropez usually receives more rain than Olympos. Saint-Tropez gets 108 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
The winter brings many poeple to Saint-Tropez as well as Olympos. Many travelers come to Saint-Tropez for the shopping scene and the cuisine.
In the winter, Saint-Tropez is cooler than Olympos. Typically, the winter temperatures in Saint-Tropez in January average around 9°C (48°F), and Olympos averages at about 11°C (52°F).
In the winter, Saint-Tropez often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Olympos. Saint-Tropez gets 150 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 147 hours of full sun.
Saint-Tropez usually gets more rain in January than Olympos. Saint-Tropez gets 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both Olympos and Saint-Tropez are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Saint-Tropez in the spring for the beaches and the natural beauty.
In April, Saint-Tropez is generally cooler than Olympos. Daily temperatures in Saint-Tropez average around 13°C (56°F), and Olympos fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
It's quite sunny in Olympos. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Saint-Tropez. Saint-Tropez usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Olympos during spring. Saint-Tropez gets 245 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 250 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Saint-Tropez usually receives more rain than Olympos. Saint-Tropez gets 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
Saint-Tropez | Olympos | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 9°C (48°F) | 83 mm (3.3 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 (51°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Apr | 13°C (56°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
May | 16°C (62°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Jun | 20°C (68°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Sep | 21°C (69°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Oct | 17°C (63°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Nov | 12°C (54°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Dec | 10°C (49°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |