Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Split?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Split or Olympos?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Split and Olympos. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Split or Olympos?
Split
Spit is a historic city in Central Dalmatia with many opportunities to glimpse its fascinating past in its historic city center. Centuries ago the city grew up around a Diocletian palace that was used as refuge by the locals.
Today, as you wander around the historic center, you can see the remains of the Roman walls, temples, and squares. Despite it's appeal to tourists, Split is much more than just a tourist destination. It is larger than you might initially realize and it spreads well beyond the historic center. There is a population of about 300,000 in the larger area and it is an economic center for the region.
Split has a beautiful climate with mild winters, countless sunny days, and a generally pleasant temperature. As such, there are many opportunities to enjoy yourself outdoors, whether by participating in sports or walking around the city's quaint streets. Winters in Split are also quite mild, but there may be one snowy day, on average, every year. This rare snowfall can cause a significant disruption in the flow of traffic.
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 Walking Tours in Croatia, The Best Luxury Tours to Croatia, 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 daySplit $116Olympos $95
The average daily cost (per person) in Split is $116, while the average daily cost in Olympos is $95. 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 Split and Olympos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSplit $78Olympos $43
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSplit $156Olympos $86
Compare Hotels in Split and Olympos
Looking for a hotel in Split 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: Split Hotel Prices and Olympos Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Split $15Olympos $30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Split
Also for Split, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private transfer from Split to Zagreb via Plitvice: $1,069
- Split/Trogir to Zagreb: Private Transfer with Plitvice Lakes: $1,016
- Zagreb to Private Transfer with Plitvice Lakes: $1,016
- Private Transfer to Zagreb with Plitvice Lakes Stop: $735
- From 1-Way Private Transfer to Zagreb: $668
- Split Airport: Speedboat Taxi transfer to/from Hvar: $642
- private transfer from Split airport to Novalja/Zrće: $535
- Airport to Hvar Town Speedboat Transfer: $535
- Split – Dubrovnik via Ston Private transfer: $441
- Private Transfer to Krka with Driver & Optional Guide: $427
- From Private 1-Way Transfer to Dubrovnik: $387
- Private transfer (Taxi) Split to Zadar: $284
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Olympos
Also for Olympos, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Two Days Tour to Cappadocia with HB Hotel & Transfer from Kemer: $192
- Suluada Boat Tour From Antalya (Maldives of Turkey) with Lunch & Hotel Transfer: $20
- Scuba Diving Tour in Kemer with Lunch and Transfer: $22
- Scuba Diving Tour in Kemer with Lunch and Transfer: $40
- Private Transfers Between Antalya Airport - Beldibi & Göynük & Kemer Resorts: $240
- Private Transfers Between Antalya Airport - Çıralı & Olympos & Adrasan Resorts: $299
- Private Transfer From Beldibi / Göynük / Kemer / Kiriş To Antalya Airport: $91
- Kemer to Antalya Ariport (AYT) - Departure Private Transfer: $24
- Kemer to Antalya Ariport (AYT) - Departure Private Transfer: $22
- Kemer Suluada Boat Tour (Maldives of Turkey) With Hotel Transfer: $20
- Kemer Pirate Boat Trip with transfer from Belek: $15
- Kemer Pirate Boat Trip With Lunch & Free Hotel Transfer: $20
Is it cheaper to fly into Split or Olympos?
Prices for flights to both Olympos and Split 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 daySplit $25Olympos $30
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Split
For Split, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Small Group Food Tour: $37
- Homemade Dinner under the Stars in Split: $85
- Food Tour in Split ( Small Group): $96
- Split Food Tour (Small Group): $98
- Vegan Food tour of Split with local gastronomy: $102
- Walking Vegan Food Tour of Split: $104
- Old Town Food Tour: $107
- Split Food Tour: Discover Split One Bite At A Time: $131
- Split Cooking Class - Afternoon Edition Shared Activity: $191
- Private Authentic Wine & Food tour from Split: $240
- Culinary Experience – Cooking Class & Walking Tour Split: $251
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.Split $3.96Olympos $29
Tours and Activities in Split
For Split, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Blue Lagoon and 3 Islands Small Group Tour with Lunch: $82
- History tour: $33
- SPLIT-"Emperor's City for History Lovers"/PRIVATE Walking Tour+Cellars Museum : $210
- "Blue Lagoon" Half day Chill out tour from Split: $75
- "Not Today" - Game of Thrones and History of Split Private Guided Walking Tour: $66
- 2 Day Pass with Sightseeing Bus: $33
- 2 Hour Walking Tour of Split with an Art Historian: $24
- 2 Hours Split Walking tour with free food tasting: $33
- 2-Hour Private Guided Tour of Split in a Classic Ford T: $45
- 2-Hour Sunset Cruise Split: $87
- 2-Hour Sunset Cruise Split: $86
- 2-hours Split Segway Tour: $87
Tours and Activities in Olympos
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Olympos.
- 2 Hour Olympos Cable Car Tour to Tahtali Mountains from Kemer: $66
- 2-in-1 Canyoning and White Water Rafting Adventure with Lunch From Kemer: $25
- 9 Hours Rafting, Buggy Safari and Zipline Adventure from Kemer: $38
- Antalya Full-Day City Tour From Kemer With Cable Car : $30
- Buggy Safari and Rafting Adventure from Kemer: $38
- Demre Myra Tour with Kekova Sunken City Boat Trip From Kemer: $36
- Full-day Boat Tour from Kemer with Lunch and Foam Party: $33
- Goynuk Canyon Tour with Entrance Ticket: $25
- Green Canyon Boat Tour with Lunch and Drinks from Kemer: $63
- Kemer 3 in 1 Tour Rafting Quad Safari and Zipline Experience: $40
- Kemer ATV Mountain Biking Tour: $54
- Kemer Bay Blue Cruise from Kemer: $53
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySplit $8.49Olympos $18
Sample the Local Flavors in Split
Also in Split, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- From Krka Waterfalls & Swimming & Wine tasting: $24
- From Krka Waterfalls, Food & Wine Tasting Tour: $26
- Tower Pub Crawl in Split: $29
- Krka Waterfalls, Food & Wine Tasting tour from Split: $31
- Split/Trogir: Krka National Park Day Trip with Wine Tasting: $38
- Wine Tasting and Sunset Klis Fortress Tour from Split: $38
- Krka National Park Tour with tour Guide & Wine tasting from Split & Trogir: $46
- Split&Sip: Educational wine tasting: $51
- Wine Tasting in the Diocletian's Palace: $53
- Wine Tasting in the Diocletian’s Palace: $55
- Diocletian's Palace Walking and Wine Tasting Tour: $71
- From Split/Trogir: Mostar and Medjugorje Tour with Wine Tasting: $74
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Split and Olympos, we can see that Split 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 Split would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Split 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 Split Expensive? and Is Olympos Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Split or Olympos?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Split or Olympos in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Split and Olympos. The beaches, snorkeling, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Split this time of year.
In July, Split is generally around the same temperature as Olympos. Daily temperatures in Split average around 26°C (80°F), and Olympos fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Olympos this time of the year. In Split, it's very sunny this time of the year. Split usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during summer. Split gets 345 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 385 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Split usually receives more rain than Olympos. Split gets 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulySplit 26°C (80°F)Olympos 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Split or Olympos in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Split as well as Olympos. Many travelers come to Split for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
Split is cooler than Olympos in the autumn. The daily temperature in Split averages around 18°C (64°F) in October, and Olympos fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Olympos. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Split this time of the year. In the autumn, Split often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Split gets 200 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 249 hours of full sun.
Split usually gets more rain in October than Olympos. Split gets 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberSplit 18°C (64°F)Olympos 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Split or Olympos in the Winter?
Both Olympos and Split are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Split in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In the winter, Split is cooler than Olympos. Typically, the winter temperatures in Split in January average around 8°C (47°F), and Olympos averages at about 11°C (52°F).
Split usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during winter. Split gets 128 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 147 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Split usually receives more rain than Olympos. Split gets 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuarySplit 8°C (47°F)Olympos 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Split or Olympos in the Spring?
Both Olympos and Split during the spring are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Split for the beaches and the activities around the city during these months.
In April, Split is generally around the same temperature as Olympos. Daily temperatures in Split average around 15°C (59°F), and Olympos fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
In Olympos, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Split. In the spring, Split often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Split gets 212 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 250 hours of full sun.
Split usually gets more rain in April than Olympos. Split gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilSplit 15°C (59°F)Olympos 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Olympos and Split
| Split | Olympos | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (47°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (52°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 20°C (67°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (74°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (80°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 18°C (64°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (56°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (49°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.