Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Santander?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Santander 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 Santander and Olympos can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Santander or Olympos?
Santander
Santander is the capital of the Cantabria Region which runs along the northern coast of Spain. Located right on the bay, it is a place of many historic churches and a handful of interesting museums that range from archaeological discoveries of the region, to maritime history, and cultural features like bullfighting. There is also a large selection of beaches for those looking for a more relaxing getaway in the sun and sand.
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 10-Day Tours from Madrid, The Best 10-Day Tours from Barcelona, 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 daySantander €108Olympos €89
The average daily cost (per person) in Santander is €108, 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 Santander and Olympos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSantander €51Olympos €40
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSantander €102Olympos €80
Compare Hotels in Santander and Olympos
Looking for a hotel in Santander 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: Santander Hotel Prices and Olympos Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Santander €24Olympos €28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santander
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Santander:
- Private Transfer from Santander city to Bilbao Airport: $251
- Private Transfer from Santander Port to Bilbao Airport: $251
- Private Transfer from Santander city to Bilbao: $251
- Santander Private Transfer from the city centre to Santander Airport: $43
- Santander Private Transfer from Santander Airport to City centre: $43
- One-way Private Transfer From/To Santander Airport: $41
- Santander Private Departure Transfer: $35
- Santander Private Arrival Transfer: $35
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 Santander or Olympos?
Prices for flights to both Olympos and Santander 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 daySantander €41Olympos €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.Santander €18Olympos €28
Tours and Activities in Santander
Here are a few actual costs in Santander for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- City Sightseeing Santander Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $23
- From Cantabria Private Tour: $492
- From Gastronomic Tour: $128
- From Potes, Santillana and Altamira Day Tour: $42
- From Santillana del Mar & Altamira Museum Tour: $64
- Full Day Self Guided Tour in Santillana del Mar and Comillas: $54
- Full Day Tour Lakes of Covadonga and Santillana from Santander: $46
- Gastronomy tour: $119
- Obregón: Parque de la Naturaleza de Cabárceno Entry Ticket: $26
- Picos de Europa and Potes Guided Tour from Santander : $84
- Private Puente Viesgo Caves Full-Day Tour from Santander: $212
- 1-Hour City Cruise Around the Bay: $14
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 daySantander €14Olympos €17
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Santander and Olympos, we can see that Santander 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 Santander would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Santander 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 Santander Expensive? and Is Olympos Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Santander 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 Santander or Olympos in the Summer?
Both Olympos and Santander during the summer are popular places to visit.
In the summer, Santander is cooler than Olympos. Typically, the summer temperatures in Santander in July average around 19°C (66°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 Santander. In the summer, Santander often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Santander gets 213 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 385 hours of full sun.
Santander usually gets more rain in July than Olympos. Santander gets 50 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 JulySantander 19°C (66°F)Olympos 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Santander or Olympos in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Santander and Olympos.
In October, Santander is generally cooler than Olympos. Daily temperatures in Santander average around 16°C (60°F), and Olympos fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Olympos this time of the year. Santander usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during autumn. Santander gets 133 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 249 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Santander gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Santander usually receives more rain than Olympos. Santander gets 138 mm (5.4 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 OctoberSantander 16°C (60°F)Olympos 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Santander or Olympos in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Santander as well as Olympos.
Santander is cooler than Olympos in the winter. The daily temperature in Santander averages around 9°C (49°F) in January, and Olympos fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
In the winter, Santander often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Santander gets 91 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 147 hours of full sun.
Santander receives a lot of rain in the winter. Santander usually gets more rain in January than Olympos. Santander gets 149 mm (5.9 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 JanuarySantander 9°C (49°F)Olympos 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Santander or Olympos in the Spring?
Both Olympos and Santander are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
In the spring, Santander is cooler than Olympos. Typically, the spring temperatures in Santander in April average around 12°C (53°F), and Olympos averages at about 16°C (61°F).
It's quite sunny in Olympos. Santander usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during spring. Santander gets 148 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 250 hours of full sun in the spring.
It's quite rainy in Santander. In April, Santander usually receives more rain than Olympos. Santander gets 135 mm (5.3 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 AprilSantander 12°C (53°F)Olympos 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Olympos and Santander
| Santander | Olympos | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 9°C (49°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 10°C (51°F) | 119 mm (4.7 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 12°C (53°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 14°C (58°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 17°C (62°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (64°F) | 88 mm (3.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 16°C (60°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 12°C (53°F) | 181 mm (7.1 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 157 mm (6.2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
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