Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Tel Aviv?
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 Tel Aviv or Olympos?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Tel Aviv 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: Tel Aviv or Olympos?
Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv is the second largest city in Israel and is situated on the Mediterranean coast 60 kilometers north of Jerusalem. It's a rapidly growing city and is one of the most modern and cosmopolitan cities in Israel. The official name is Tel Aviv-Yafo because the city has grown to include the ancient port city of Yafo. If you're looking for an embassy, you are likely to find it in Tel Aviv, despite Jerusalem being the official capital of Israel.
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 Israel, The Best Budget Tours to Israel, 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 dayTel Aviv $200Olympos $79
The average daily cost (per person) in Tel Aviv is $200, while the average daily cost in Olympos is $79. 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 Tel Aviv and Olympos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTel Aviv $108Olympos $29
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTel Aviv $216Olympos $58
Compare Hotels in Tel Aviv and Olympos
Looking for a hotel in Tel Aviv 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: Tel Aviv Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tel Aviv $11Olympos $20
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Tel Aviv
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Tel Aviv are as follows:
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Local Bus to Central Bus Station$1.98
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Taxi to Airport$50
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tel Aviv
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Tel Aviv:
- Private Transfers and Chauffeur Services: $300
- Private Transfer from Cruise Port to Tel Aviv Airport TLV: $291
- Tel Aviv Airport(TLV) to Haifa city - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $284
- Tel Aviv Private Transfer to Tel Aviv Airport TLV in Business Car: $281
- Tel Aviv Prvate Transfer to Tel Aviv Airport TLV in Luxury Van: $281
- Tel Aviv Airport TLV Private Transfer to Tel Aviv in Business Car: $281
- Jerusalem: Private Airport Transfer - Great Service !: $249
- Private Transfer from Herzlia to Jerusalem: $247
- Tel Aviv Private Transfer To Dead Sea: $240
- Private Transfer from Tel Aviv hotels to Haifa Cruise Port: $232
- Private Transfer from Tel Aviv Int Airport (TLV) to Ashdod Port: $232
- Private Transfer from Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) to Haifa Cruise Port: $232
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Olympos
Also for Olympos, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Antalya / Belek / Kemer : Suluada Boat Trip w/ Lunch & Transfer: $9.45
- Antalya / Kemer : Scuba Diving For Beginners w/ Lunch & Transfer: $24
- Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Camyuva Hotels: $107
- Antalya Airport Transfer With Meet Transfer: $41
- Antalya Beldibi Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $71
- Antalya Camyuva Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $89
- Antalya Kemer Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $89
- Antalya Kiris Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $89
- Antalya Olympos Cable Car Ride with Hotel Transfer: $89
- Best Antalya Airport Transfer Company Meet Transfer: $39
- Departure Private Transfer Kemer or Side to Antalya Airport AYT: $62
- From Antalya/Kemer: Scuba Diving Tour with Lunch & Transfer: $30
Is it cheaper to fly into Tel Aviv or Olympos?
Prices for flights to both Olympos and Tel Aviv 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 dayTel Aviv $60Olympos $35
Typical Food Prices in Tel Aviv
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Tel Aviv:
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Dinner for Two$28
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Dinner for 2 at Vatroshka$163
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Lunch at Segev Sarona$43
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Aroma Iced Coffee$4.69
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Lunch at the airport$40
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tel Aviv
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Tel Aviv.
- Carmel Market Food Tour: $45
- Tel Aviv Food Tour: The Magic of Carmel Market: $49
- Private Jaffa Flea Market Hapishpeshim Food Tour: $60
- Carmel Market Food Tour: $75
- Levinsky Market Food Tour: $145
- Food Tour of Sarona Market and Azraeli Center: $165
- Christmas Eve Tour Jerusalem and Bethlehem Dinner from Tel Aviv: $180
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Olympos
For Olympos, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Kemer Olympos & Yanartas Sunset Jeep Tour with Dinner: $35
- Suluada Island Boat Tour Sunset BBQ Dinner & Transfer from Kemer: $39
- Kemer Traditional Turkish Brunch Cooking with Locals: $44
- Olympos, Cirali, Chimera Night Tour with Dinner at Ulupinar: $53
- Fire of Anatolia Dance Show Dinner and Transfer from Kemer: $100
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tel Aviv $28Olympos $20
Typical Entertainment Prices in Tel Aviv
Here are a few typical costs in Tel Aviv for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Masada tour from Tel Aviv$99
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Etzel museum$5.02
Tours and Activities in Tel Aviv
Here are a few actual costs in Tel Aviv for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 3-Hour Private Morning Bike Tour: $300
- A Self-Guided Jaffa Tour: The Story of its American-German Colony: $7.99
- Airport to City Public Transit Experience Israel: $150
- Ben Yehuda 7, Private Bike Tour with Yalla Bikes: $90
- Best of Jerusalem Full-Day Tour from Tel Aviv: $89
- Best of Tel Aviv, Jaffa & Carmel Market Tour: $89
- Best of the West Bank Tour from Tel Aviv: $167
- Bethlehem, Jericho, and Jordan River Day Tour from Tel Aviv: $109
- Bethlehem, Jerusalem Desert and Monasteries Tour from Jerusalem or Tel Aviv: $125
- Caesarea Haifa and Akko Tour from Tel Aviv: $99
- Caesarea, Haifa, Akko & Rosh Hanikra Full Day Private Tour: $1,662
- Carmel Market Tasting Tour: $78
Tours and Activities in Olympos
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Olympos.
- Suluada Boat Tour from Antalya the Maldives of Turkey with Lunch: $12
- White Water Rafting Tour from Antalya, Kemer, Belek, Side, Alanya: $18
- Antalya/Kemer: Suluada Island Boat Tour w/ Lunch and Hotel Pickup: $20
- Turkish Bath Experience in Kemer: $20
- Full Day Rafting Experience From Kemer: $20
- Sea, Sun, and Flavor: Adrasan Boat Tour + Free Lunch Included!: $24
- Kemer Pirate Boat Tour with Lunch & Free Soft Drinks: $27
- Kemer River Rafting Tour with Lunch and Hotel Pickup: $27
- Suluada Island Boat Tour From Kemer: $28
- Pirate Boat Tour on the Beautiful Bays of Kemer: $30
- Kemer Traditional Turkish Bath Experience: $30
- Suluada Boat Tour from Kemer – The Maldives of Turkey: $30
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTel Aviv $27Olympos $12
Sample the Local Flavors in Tel Aviv
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Tel Aviv:
- Pub Crawl and Nightlife Tour with Shots: $27
- Tel Aviv Pub Crawl: $30
- Pub Crawl with 4 Stops and Free Shots: $32
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tel Aviv and Olympos, we can see that Tel Aviv is more expensive. And not only is Olympos much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tel Aviv is in Middle East 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 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 Tel Aviv would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tel Aviv 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 Tel Aviv 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.