Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Tenerife?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Tenerife or Olympos?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Tenerife 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: Tenerife or Olympos?
Tenerife
European tourists have long known Tenerife as a top vacation destination. Amazing beaches and a booming nightlife bring in visitors to the largest of the Canary Islands all the way from England, Germany and Spain - particularly during the Easter holiday. Now the rest of the world is catching up. It's not just a spot for spring breakers looking for a party - it is full of mountains, volcanoes and forests ready for exploring.
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 Family-Friendly Tours to Spain, The Best 10-Day Tours in Spain, 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 dayTenerife €128Olympos €89
The average daily cost (per person) in Tenerife is €128, 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 Tenerife and Olympos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTenerife €53Olympos €40
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTenerife €106Olympos €80
Compare Hotels in Tenerife and Olympos
Looking for a hotel in Tenerife 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: Tenerife Hotel Prices and Olympos Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tenerife €60Olympos €28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tenerife
Also for Tenerife, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Discover Scuba Diving with two dives in the Ocean in Tenerife with Transfers: $262
- Tenerife South Airport (TFS): Transfer to Santa Cruz Port: $252
- Tenerife Airport Transfer from South Airport (Reina Sofia) to North Area Hotels: $197
- Tenerife Transfer from North Area Hotels to South Airport (Reina Sofia): $197
- Private Transfer South Tenerife Airport to Guia de Isora Area: $131
- Private South Tenerife Airport Transfer to South Hotels: $126
- Tenerife Airport (TFN) to Tenerife Round-Trip Private Transfer: $101
- Loro Parque & Siam Park Entry Ticket with Transfer: $99
- Adeje: Guided Bike Tour to Masca with Transfers and Drinks: $99
- Santa Cruz Tenerife Cruise Port to Tenerife hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $87
- Tenerife South Airport (TFS) to Tenerife Cruise Port -Roundtrip Private Transfer: $87
- Mount Teide Tour with Cable Car Ticket & Transfer: $79
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 Tenerife or Olympos?
Prices for flights to both Olympos and Tenerife 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 dayTenerife €39Olympos €28
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tenerife
For Tenerife, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe Set Menu Lunch or Dinner & Drink: $33
- Tenerife : Horse Show Entry ticket with optional dinner: $48
- Castillo San Miguel Medieval Show with Dinner: $51
- Medieval San Miguel castle with dinner-Show in South Tenerife : $52
- Music Hall Tavern Comedy Drag Show Ticket & Dinner: $52
- Teide Sunset Night Tour with Dinner and Stargazing: $58
- Teide National Park Night Sky Star Safari & Dinner: $59
- Medieval Show and Dinner at Castillo San Miguel with Transfer: $67
- Self Driving Sunset Tour with Dinner and Stargazing in Tenerife: $71
- Teide Night Experience with Dinner and Stargazing: $75
- Teide National Park Sunset & Stargazing with Dinner (Star Safari): $82
- Tenerife Sky At Night: Sunset, Stargazing and Dinner: $83
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.Tenerife €27Olympos €28
Tours and Activities in Tenerife
For Tenerife, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Chef Roberto Medda's Private BBQ Experience - At Your Doorstep!: $87
- Tenerife Animal Farm Private Car Tour. Canarian Cheese and Wine: $164
- "Boat Cruise & Photos: Your Photographic Adventure at Sea": $320
- "Pyramids of Güímar Admission PREMIUM Ticket": $20
- 1 Hour and Half Mojo Sauce Workshop With Winery Tour: $60
- 2 hours of Tour and Safari on a jet ski: $186
- 3 Hour Kayak and Snorkeling Experience in Tenerife: $42
- 3-Hour Guided PADI Scuba Diving Experience in Tenerife: $130
- 3-Hour Private Boat Tour in Tenerife with Tapas: $175
- 3-Hours Shared Tour to Accessible Boat en Canary Island: $66
- 3-hour Whale and Dolphin Watching and Listening Tour : $44
- 3H Private o Shared Tour to Accessible Boat en Canary Island: $64
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 dayTenerife €6.43Olympos €17
Sample the Local Flavors in Tenerife
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Tenerife:
- Wine tasting and Canarian products in La Orotava: $19
- Wine Tour & Taste surrounded by Anaga Forest: $25
- Half Day Southern Rural Tenerife Tour with Wine Tasting: $63
- Tour of the senses through the South of Tenerife with Wine Tasting: $64
- Wine Tasting Experience in Tenerife: $66
- Full-Day Gastronomy and Wine Tour: $81
- Taste of Tenerife Tour With Wine Tasting: $93
- Wine tasting with tapas, Teide at sunset (shared): $102
- Volcano Teide Buggy Tour with Wine Tasting & Tapas: $225
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tenerife and Olympos, we can see that Tenerife 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 Tenerife would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tenerife 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 Tenerife Expensive? and Is Olympos Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Tenerife 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 Tenerife or Olympos in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Tenerife and Olympos. Many visitors come to Tenerife in the summer for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences.
Tenerife is cooler than Olympos in the summer. The daily temperature in Tenerife averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and Olympos fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Olympos this time of the year. In Tenerife, it's very sunny this time of the year. Tenerife usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during summer. Tenerife gets 268 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 385 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Tenerife usually receives less rain than Olympos. Tenerife gets 2 mm (0.1 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 JulyTenerife 23°C (73°F)Olympos 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Tenerife or Olympos in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Tenerife as well as Olympos. Most visitors come to Tenerife for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In the autumn, Tenerife is around the same temperature as Olympos. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Tenerife in October average around 22°C (72°F), and Olympos averages at about 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 Tenerife this time of the year. In the autumn, Tenerife often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Tenerife gets 200 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 249 hours of full sun.
Tenerife usually gets more rain in October than Olympos. Tenerife 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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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberTenerife 22°C (72°F)Olympos 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Tenerife or Olympos in the Winter?
Both Olympos and Tenerife are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The winter months attract visitors to Tenerife because of the shopping scene and the cuisine.
In January, Tenerife is generally much warmer than Olympos. Daily temperatures in Tenerife average around 17°C (63°F), and Olympos fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
Tenerife usually receives more sunshine than Olympos during winter. Tenerife gets 191 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 147 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Tenerife usually receives more rain than Olympos. Tenerife gets 43 mm (1.7 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 JanuaryTenerife 17°C (63°F)Olympos 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Tenerife or Olympos in the Spring?
Both Olympos and Tenerife during the spring are popular places to visit. The beaches and the natural beauty are the main draw to Tenerife this time of year.
Tenerife is a little warmer than Olympos in the spring. The daily temperature in Tenerife averages around 18°C (64°F) in April, and Olympos fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
In Olympos, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Tenerife. In the spring, Tenerife often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Tenerife gets 205 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 250 hours of full sun.
Tenerife usually gets more rain in April than Olympos. Tenerife gets 19 mm (0.7 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 AprilTenerife 18°C (64°F)Olympos 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Olympos and Tenerife
| Tenerife | Olympos | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 17°C (63°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (63°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 18°C (64°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 18°C (64°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 22°C (72°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 17°C (63°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
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