Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Salzburg?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Salzburg or Olympos?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Salzburg 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: Salzburg or Olympos?
Salzburg
Most people know of Salzburg from its roll in the infamous movie "The Sound of Music." Every child who fell in love with this movie knows the gazebo scene in the rain, or could sing "My Favorite Things" as they skip down the Salzach River, but once you get past the obvious cliches, you can see that Salzburg is a city with a lot of depth and culture aside from the movie.
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 One Week (7-Day) Tours in Austria, The Best 10-Day Tours in Austria, 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 daySalzburg €155Olympos €89
The average daily cost (per person) in Salzburg is €155, 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 Salzburg and Olympos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSalzburg €91Olympos €40
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSalzburg €182Olympos €80
Compare Hotels in Salzburg and Olympos
Looking for a hotel in Salzburg 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: Salzburg Hotel Prices and Olympos Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Salzburg €19Olympos €28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Salzburg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Salzburg:
- Private transfer from Salzburg to Vienna: $738
- Private transfer from Salzburg to Prague: $695
- Cesky Krumlov: Private One-Way Transfer to Salzburg: $629
- Private transfer from Salzburg to Vienna with 2h of sightseeing: $300
- Private transfer from Salzburg to Prague: $298
- Private Transfer from Salzburg to Vienna with 2 hours of Sightseeing: $291
- Kitzbuhel, Flachau, Transfer From Salzburg & Airport SZG: $288
- Private transfer Salzburg → Vienna with stop in Mauthausen Concentration Camp: $284
- From Salzburg to Prague, Private Transfer with 2h of Sightseeing: $283
- Private Scenic Transfer from Salzburg to Munich with 4h of Sightseeing: $278
- Private Transfer from Salzburg to Prague with local English-speaking driver: $278
- Private Transfer from Salzburg City to Vienna City: $272
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 Salzburg or Olympos?
Prices for flights to both Olympos and Salzburg 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 daySalzburg €41Olympos €28
Typical Food Prices in Salzburg
Some typical examples of dining costs in Salzburg are as follows:
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Lunch Salad€9.00
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Salzburg
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Salzburg.
- Cookies and Apple Strudel Cooking Class Including Lunch: $59
- Austrian Apple Strudel Cooking Class including Lunch in Salzburg: $60
- Best of Mozart Fortress Concert and Dinner: $81
- Best of Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg: $83
- Mozart Concert with Dinner: $83
- Dinner Cooking Class and Music: $84
- Mozart Dinner Concert in Salzburg: $85
- Dinner Cooking Class - Prezels, Dumplings, Apple Strudel & Music: $86
- Dinner and Classical Concert at Mirabell Palace: $94
- Cruise, Dinner & Fortress Concert: $106
- Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Salzburg with River Cruise: $111
- Best of Mozart Concert and GOLDEN VIP Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg: $133
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.Salzburg €30Olympos €28
Tours and Activities in Salzburg
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Salzburg are as follows:
- 2-Hour Private Salzburg City Highlights Tour: $272
- 3 hour private walking tour - Salzburg: $176
- 3-Night Salzburg Winter Package with City Highlights Tour: $240
- 3D Exclusive VR-Tour: $321
- 3D Unique VR-Tour: $29
- A day in the life of Salzburg - Private tour with a local: $230
- A taste of An audio tour through the birthplace of Mozart: $7.47
- Amphibious Splash Tour on the Water and on the Land in Salzburg: $45
- Austrian Lakes and Salzburg Private Tour from Vienna: $1,123
- Best of Mozart Concert at Fortress Hohensalzburg with Amphibious Splash Tour: $94
- Best of Mozart Concert at Fortress Hohensalzburg with River Cruise: $71
- Best of Salzburg 1-Hour Private Sightseeing Tour: $163
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 daySalzburg €26Olympos €17
Typical Alcohol Prices in Salzburg
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Salzburg:
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Beer€3.70
Sample the Local Flavors in Salzburg
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Salzburg:
- Stiegl Brewery Museum Entry Ticket & Beer Tasting: $16
- Stiegl Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting: $24
- Guided Wine Tasting in a Hidden Wine Bar: $36
- Private Austrian Wine Tasting with a Pro-Sommelière: $185
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Salzburg and Olympos, we can see that Salzburg 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 Salzburg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Salzburg 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 Salzburg Expensive? and Is Olympos Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Salzburg 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 Salzburg or Olympos in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Salzburg as well as Olympos. Many visitors come to Salzburg in the summer for the music scene and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Salzburg is cooler than Olympos. Typically, the summer temperatures in Salzburg in July average around 20°C (68°F), and Olympos averages at about 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 Salzburg this time of the year. In the summer, Salzburg often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Salzburg gets 227 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 385 hours of full sun.
Salzburg usually gets more rain in July than Olympos. Salzburg gets 91 mm (3.6 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 JulySalzburg 20°C (68°F)Olympos 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Salzburg or Olympos in the Autumn?
Both Olympos and Salzburg are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Salzburg for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In October, Salzburg is generally much colder than Olympos. Daily temperatures in Salzburg average around 11°C (52°F), and Olympos fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
It's quite sunny in Olympos. Salzburg usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during autumn. Salzburg gets 108 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 249 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Salzburg usually receives more rain than Olympos. Salzburg gets 51 mm (2 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 OctoberSalzburg 11°C (52°F)Olympos 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Salzburg or Olympos in the Winter?
Both Olympos and Salzburg during the winter are popular places to visit. The winter months attract visitors to Salzburg because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
The weather in Salzburg can be very cold. Salzburg is much colder than Olympos in the winter. The daily temperature in Salzburg averages around -0°C (31°F) in January, and Olympos fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
In the winter, Salzburg often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Salzburg gets 44 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 147 hours of full sun.
Salzburg usually gets more rain in January than Olympos. Salzburg gets 56 mm (2.2 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 JanuarySalzburg -0°C (31°F)Olympos 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Salzburg or Olympos in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Salzburg and Olympos. The natural beauty are the main draw to Salzburg this time of year.
In the spring, Salzburg is much colder than Olympos. Typically, the spring temperatures in Salzburg in April average around 11°C (51°F), and Olympos averages at about 16°C (61°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Olympos this time of the year. Salzburg usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during spring. Salzburg gets 155 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 250 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Salzburg usually receives more rain than Olympos. Salzburg gets 55 mm (2.2 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 AprilSalzburg 11°C (51°F)Olympos 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Olympos and Salzburg
| Salzburg | Olympos | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -0°C (31°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 2°C (36°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (43°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 11°C (51°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 15°C (59°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 18°C (65°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 20°C (68°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 19°C (67°F) | 93 mm (3.6 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 16°C (61°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (52°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 5°C (42°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 1°C (35°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
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