Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Srinagar?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Srinagar or Olympos?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Srinagar 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: Srinagar or Olympos?
Srinagar
Lying on the banks of the Jhelum River, Srinagar is the largest city and the summer capital of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. It is best known for its gardens, waterfronts, and houseboats as well as local traditional Kashmiri handicrafts and dried fruits.
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 Luxury Tours to India, The Best Budget Tours to India, 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 daySrinagar $26Olympos $76
The average daily cost (per person) in Srinagar is $26, while the average daily cost in Olympos is $76. 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 Srinagar and Olympos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSrinagar $13Olympos $28
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSrinagar $26Olympos $56
Compare Hotels in Srinagar and Olympos
Looking for a hotel in Srinagar 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: Srinagar Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Srinagar $2.26Olympos $20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Srinagar
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Srinagar:
- 4-Day Kashmir Getaway from Srinagar with Private Transfers: $290
- 5-Day Kashmir Tour with Private Transfers & Hotel Stay: $277
- Srinagar To Leh, Ladakh Taxi (One way Transfer): $218
- Private Round-trip Transfer from Srinagar to Gulmarg: $33
- Doodhpathri Day Trip with Transfers: $31
- Srinagar Airport Transfers Taxi Service: $15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Olympos
Also for Olympos, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- ATV Quad Safari Tour with Off-Road & Transfer from Kemer: $27
- Antalya / Belek / Kemer : Suluada Boat Trip w/ Lunch & Transfer: $28
- Antalya / Kemer : Scuba Diving For Beginners w/ Lunch & Transfer: $23
- Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Beldibi Hotels: $79
- Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Camyuva Hotels: $102
- Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Kemer Hotels: $102
- Antalya Airport Transfer With Meet Transfer: $41
- Antalya Beldibi Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $68
- Antalya Camyuva Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $85
- Antalya Kemer Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $85
- Departure Private Transfer Kemer or Side to Antalya Airport AYT: $59
- Departure Transfer from Kemer or Side to Antalya AYT Airport: $89
Is it cheaper to fly into Srinagar or Olympos?
Prices for flights to both Olympos and Srinagar 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 daySrinagar $7.88Olympos $33
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: $51
- Kemer Traditional Turkish Brunch Cooking with Locals: $55
- Traditional Turkish Cooking Class with a Local Couple in Kemer: $80
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Srinagar $9.03Olympos $19
Tours and Activities in Srinagar
Here are a few actual costs in Srinagar for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 3 Days Kashmir Houseboat Tour in Srinagar: $251
- 3-Day Srinagar Houseboat Stay Tour: $243
- 6-Day Kashmir Tour with Accommodations: $740
- A Private Guided Walking Tour Through Old Srinagar: $120
- All-Inclusive Srinagar Full & Half-Day Tour with Pickup: $48
- Best Selling Pahalgam Tour via Apple Orchid from Srinagar: $33
- Delhi to Kashmir: 8-Day Tour with Shikara & Gulmarg: $830
- Essence of Kashmir 5 days 4 Night Accommodation With Tours: $200
- From 6-Day Motorcycle Tour to Leh and Nubra Valley: $2,221
- Full day private tour of Srinagar for Kashmir experience: $155
- Full day tour of Srinagar with Entrance Fee & Guide: $154
- Full day tour of Srinagar with Entrance Fee, Guide & Lunch: $184
Tours and Activities in Olympos
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Olympos.
- Kemer Traditional Turkish Bath Experience: $17
- Full Day Rafting Experience From Kemer: $20
- White Water Rafting Tour from Antalya, Kemer, Belek, Side, Alanya: $20
- Sea, Sun, and Flavor: Adrasan Boat Tour + Free Lunch Included!: $23
- Kemer Pirate Boat Tour with Lunch & Free Soft Drinks: $27
- Kemer River Rafting Tour with Lunch and Hotel Pickup: $27
- Traditional Turkish Bath (Hamam) Experience in Kemer: $28
- Antalya FullDay Suluada Island Boat Tour: $28
- Suluada Boat Tour from Kemer – The Maldives of Turkey: $30
- Olympos Teleferik Cable Car Antalya Ticket: $36
- Quad Off Road Safari Tour Kemer: $37
- Antalya All-Inclusive City Tour from Kemer:Boat Trip & Waterfalls: $38
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySrinagar $2.26Olympos $11
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Srinagar and Olympos, we can see that Olympos is more expensive. And not only is Srinagar much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Srinagar is in Asia and Olympos is in Europe, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Srinagar would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Srinagar 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 Olympos would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Olympos than you might in Srinagar.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Srinagar Expensive? and Is Olympos Expensive?.
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.