Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Strasbourg?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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 Strasbourg and Olympos can help you decide which place is right for you.
Strasbourg is the capital and largest city of the Grand Est region of France and is the official seat of the European Parliament. Located close to the border with Germany in the historic region of Alsace, Strasbourg is the perfect introduction to all that is unique about Alsace - walking a fine tightrope between France and Germany and between a medieval past and a progressive future. Strasbourg has a range of attractions from a fascinating Gothic Cathedral to the old town's twisting alleys lined with crooked half-timbered houses and cozy winstubs (Alsatian taverns) by the canals. Strasbourg is famous for its Christmas market and gingerbread and is also home to the glittering EU Quarter and hosts France's second-largest student population. Strasbourg is immersed in the Franco-German culture and although violently disputed throughout history, has been a bridge of unity between France and Germany for centuries. The city center is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site, the first entire city to earn such an honor.
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 Paris, The Best 2-Week Tours from Paris, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Turkey, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Turkey.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Strasbourg is €138, 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 Strasbourg and Olympos in more detail.
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Also for Strasbourg, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Also for Olympos, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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For Strasbourg, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
For Olympos, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Strasbourg.
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Olympos.
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Strasbourg:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Strasbourg and Olympos, we can see that Strasbourg 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 Strasbourg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Strasbourg 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 Strasbourg Expensive? and Is Olympos Expensive?.
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.
Both Olympos and Strasbourg are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Strasbourg for the family-friendly experiences during these months.
Strasbourg is cooler than Olympos in the summer. The daily temperature in Strasbourg averages around 20°C (68°F) in July, and Olympos fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
It's quite sunny in Olympos. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Strasbourg. Strasbourg usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during summer. Strasbourg gets 240 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 385 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Strasbourg usually receives more rain than Olympos. Strasbourg gets 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
Both Olympos and Strasbourg during the autumn are popular places to visit. The autumn months attract visitors to Strasbourg because of the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Strasbourg is much colder than Olympos. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Strasbourg in October average around 12°C (53°F), and Olympos averages at about 20°C (68°F).
In Olympos, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the autumn, Strasbourg often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Strasbourg gets 101 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 249 hours of full sun.
Strasbourg usually gets more rain in October than Olympos. Strasbourg gets 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Strasbourg and Olympos. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Strasbourg this time of year.
It's quite cold in Strasbourg in the winter. In January, Strasbourg is generally much colder than Olympos. Daily temperatures in Strasbourg average around 2°C (35°F), and Olympos fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
Strasbourg usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during winter. Strasbourg gets 42 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 147 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Strasbourg usually receives more rain than Olympos. Strasbourg gets 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
The spring brings many poeple to Strasbourg as well as Olympos. Many travelers come to Strasbourg for the natural beauty.
Strasbourg is much colder than Olympos in the spring. The daily temperature in Strasbourg averages around 11°C (51°F) in April, and Olympos fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Olympos. In the spring, Strasbourg often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Strasbourg gets 161 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 250 hours of full sun.
Strasbourg usually gets more rain in April than Olympos. Strasbourg gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
Strasbourg | Olympos | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 2°C (35°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Feb | 3°C (38°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Mar | 7°C (45°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Apr | 11°C (51°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
May | 15°C (59°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Jun | 18°C (64°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Jul | 20°C (68°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Aug | 20°C (67°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Sep | 17°C (62°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Oct | 12°C (53°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Nov | 6°C (43°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Dec | 3°C (37°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |