Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Sorrento?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Sorrento 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 Sorrento 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: Sorrento or Olympos?
Sorrento
Sorrento is a popular travel destination in Campania, Italy. The city has nice architecture and many shops and outdoor cafes you can enjoy. Its access via the Circumvesuviana rail system make it a great base for visiting Pompeii and Ercolano.
The city has a Mediterranean climate that has mild, wet winters and warm, dry summers. The pleasant climate make it a popular destination year around, although you can expect crowds during the peak summer months.
You'll find no shortage of hotels and hostels in town as the city's economy is very much dependent on tourism. Hostels are generally clean and comfortable, but they may be more expensive than you expect. If you travel during the low season you're likely to save some money even if the weather isn't as nice. Mid range hotel rooms are usually smaller than their American counterparts, but they are clean and nice and often come with a complimentary breakfast. The same can generally be said for more expensive hotels.
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 Adventure Tours to Italy, The Best Sightseeing Tours in 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 daySorrento €140Olympos €89
The average daily cost (per person) in Sorrento is €140, 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 Sorrento and Olympos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSorrento €90Olympos €40
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSorrento €180Olympos €80
Compare Hotels in Sorrento and Olympos
Looking for a hotel in Sorrento 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: Sorrento Hotel Prices and Olympos Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Sorrento €7.56Olympos €28
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Sorrento
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Sorrento are as follows:
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Local Bus Ticket€4.20
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Ferry to Capri (Round Trip)€35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sorrento
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Sorrento:
- Transfer to Naples with Herculaneum Guided Tour: $404
- Transfer to Naples with Guided Tour of Pompeii: $404
- Private transfer from Sorrento to Rome: $281
- Private Transfer from Sorrento to Amalfi: $251
- Transfer Naples airport/station to Sorrento with stop in Pompeii: $240
- Naples: Private transfer to Sorrento one way: $235
- Naples Airport (NAP): Private One-Way Transfer from Sorrento: $235
- Private Transfer by Minivan from Sorrento to Naples Airport, Train Station, Port: $235
- Sorrento to Fiumucino Rome Airport (FCO) - Departure Private Transfer: $224
- Private Transfer by Car from Sorrento to Ravello or from Ravello to Sorrento: $218
- Private transfer from Sorrento to Naples: $218
- Private Airport Transfer from Sorrento to Naples Station: $218
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 Sorrento or Olympos?
Prices for flights to both Olympos and Sorrento 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 daySorrento €38Olympos €28
Typical Food Prices in Sorrento
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Sorrento:
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Pizza€6.00
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Sitdown Dinner (for Two)€43
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Casual Lunch (for Two)€21
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sorrento
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Sorrento.
- Private Virtual Cooking Class from Sorrento : $33
- Amalfi Coast Cooking Class and Wine Tasting: $48
- Sorrento Art & Food Tour on Breathless 'Views Village: $50
- Pizza Making Class at Tirabusciò Cooking School: $64
- Pizza Making Class: $64
- Sorrento Pizza Making: $65
- Pizza Making Course: $70
- Dinner in Sorrento with Love, Laugh and Spaghetti: $70
- Pizza School Experience from Sorrento: $71
- Farm Visit with Pizza Lesson, Wine, and Limoncello: $75
- Pizza School with Wine and Limoncello Tasting in a Local Farm: $76
- Private Cooking Class in Sant'Agnello: $76
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.Sorrento €33Olympos €28
Typical Entertainment Prices in Sorrento
Here are a few typical costs in Sorrento for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Chair & Umbrella at Beach€10
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Bike Rental (24 Hours)€20
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Scuba Diving (Single Dive)€45
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Blue Mini Cruise€22
Tours and Activities in Sorrento
Here are a few actual costs in Sorrento for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- All inclusive Herculaneum Skip the Line Tour From Sorrento: $115
- Positano, Amalfi and Ravello Small-Group Tour From Sorrento: $130
- 2-Hour Private Guided Walking Tour of Sorrento : $199
- 3 Hour Walking Tour of Sorrento with Local Food Tasting: $39
- 3 Hours Guided Boat Tour for Small Groups on the Island of Capri: $164
- 3 hours Private Capri Boat Tour : $239
- 8 Hour Tour of Capri and Anacapri: $66
- AMALFI COAST FULL DAY PRIVATE TOUR ON ALLEGRA21: $1,390
- AMALFI COAST FULL DAY PRIVATE TOUR ON SAVER HARD TOP: $2,299
- Amalfi Boat Tour From Sorrento with Positano Trip: $152
- Amalfi Coast Boat Tour: $206
- Amalfi Coast Boat Tour From Sorrento: $166
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 daySorrento €8.72Olympos €17
Typical Alcohol Prices in Sorrento
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Sorrento are as follows:
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Bottle of Wine€11
Sample the Local Flavors in Sorrento
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Sorrento:
- Walking Tour Wine Tasting and Typical Products in Sorrento Farm: $71
- Campania wine tasting with traditional foods: $75
- Sorrento Wine Tasting Experience with a Sommelier: $97
- Sorrento Farm and Food Experience including Olive Oil, Limoncello, Wine tasting : $98
- Small Group Sorrento Wine Tasting Experience with a Sommelier: $104
- From Mount Vesuvius Tour with Lunch & Wine Tasting: $107
- Wine Tasting Including Lunch: $108
- Lemon, Olive Oil and Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch: $109
- From Full-Day Pompeii & Wine Tasting Tour: $136
- Full Day Small Group Pompeii Tour from Sorrento with Local Wine Tasting: $139
- Pompeii Guided Tour & Wine tasting + Easy lunch: $185
- Guided Tour of Pompei and Wine Tasting from Sorrento: $205
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Sorrento and Olympos, we can see that Sorrento 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 Sorrento would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Sorrento 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 Sorrento Expensive? and Is Olympos Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Sorrento 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 Sorrento or Olympos in the Summer?
Both Olympos and Sorrento during the summer are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Sorrento for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.
Sorrento is cooler than Olympos in the summer. The daily temperature in Sorrento averages around 23°C (74°F) in July, and Olympos fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
In Olympos, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Sorrento. In the summer, Sorrento often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Sorrento gets 313 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 385 hours of full sun.
Sorrento usually gets more rain in July than Olympos. Sorrento gets 26 mm (1 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 JulySorrento 23°C (74°F)Olympos 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Sorrento or Olympos in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Sorrento and Olympos. Many visitors come to Sorrento in the autumn for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Sorrento is cooler than Olympos. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Sorrento in October average around 17°C (63°F), and Olympos averages at about 20°C (68°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Olympos this time of the year. Sorrento usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during autumn. Sorrento gets 189 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 249 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Sorrento gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Sorrento usually receives more rain than Olympos. Sorrento gets 132 mm (5.2 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 OctoberSorrento 17°C (63°F)Olympos 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Sorrento or Olympos in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Sorrento as well as Olympos. Most visitors come to Sorrento for the shopping scene and the cuisine during these months.
In January, Sorrento is generally cooler than Olympos. Daily temperatures in Sorrento average around 8°C (47°F), and Olympos fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
In the winter, Sorrento often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Sorrento gets 115 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 147 hours of full sun.
Sorrento receives a lot of rain in the winter. Sorrento usually gets more rain in January than Olympos. Sorrento gets 111 mm (4.4 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 JanuarySorrento 8°C (47°F)Olympos 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Sorrento or Olympos in the Spring?
Both Olympos and Sorrento are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The spring months attract visitors to Sorrento because of the beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty.
Sorrento is cooler than Olympos in the spring. The daily temperature in Sorrento averages around 13°C (55°F) in April, and Olympos fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
It's quite sunny in Olympos. Sorrento usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during spring. Sorrento gets 189 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 250 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Sorrento usually receives more rain than Olympos. Sorrento gets 71 mm (2.8 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 AprilSorrento 13°C (55°F)Olympos 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Olympos and Sorrento
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (47°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (51°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (74°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (74°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 21°C (70°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (63°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 12°C (54°F) | 161 mm (6.3 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 9°C (49°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
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