Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Trieste?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Trieste or Olympos?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Trieste and Olympos can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Trieste or Olympos?
Trieste
Located on the northeast Italian coast next to the Adriatic Sea, Trieste is a city characterized by its European charm, ancient architecture, and striking sea views. Its art, music, history, and culture also take some influence from the Austro-Hungarian Empire, boasting many Slavic traditions and empire-era architecture.
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 Tours for Seniors to Italy, The Best Contiki Tours to Italy, 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 dayTrieste €100Olympos €89
The average daily cost (per person) in Trieste is €100, 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 Trieste and Olympos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTrieste €55Olympos €40
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTrieste €110Olympos €80
Compare Hotels in Trieste and Olympos
Looking for a hotel in Trieste 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: Trieste Hotel Prices and Olympos Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Trieste €18Olympos €28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Trieste
Also for Trieste, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Rome & Cruise Port Roundtrip Private Transfer: $5,067
- Cruise Port to Milan Roundtrip Private Transfer: $4,014
- Trieste Cruise Port : One Way Private Transfer to Milan: $2,007
- Trieste Port or City: 1-Way Transfer to Venice + water taxi: $1,027
- Venice Airport(VCE):1-Way Transfer to Trieste or Cruise Port: $706
- Trieste City/Port: One Way Transfer to Venice, Pazzale Roma: $524
- Private Transfer from Trieste Airport to Rovinj: $342
- Trieste Cruise Port to Malpensa Airport (MXP)- Departure Transfer: $293
- Private Transfer from Trieste Port to Malpensa Milan Airport(MXP): $293
- Private Transfer from Koper to Ljubljana Airport (LJU): $292
- Trieste Cruise Port to Venice - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $290
- Private Direct Transfer From Trieste to Venice: $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 Trieste or Olympos?
Prices for flights to both Olympos and Trieste 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 dayTrieste €31Olympos €28
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Trieste
For Trieste, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cesarine: Small group Street food tour in Trieste: $97
- Dining experience at a local's home in Trieste with show cooking: $115
- Istria - Truffles: Hunting & Cooking & Tasting, Slovenia: $141
- Trieste Private Home Cooking Class: $155
- Private Cooking Class at a Cesarina's Home in Trieste: $158
- Private Mediterranean Fish Cooking Workshop with Irena: $180
- 5-Course Food Tour with Electric Bikes: $235
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.Trieste €22Olympos €28
Tours and Activities in Trieste
For Trieste, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- The best of Izola walking tour: $98
- 60-minute Small Group Guided Walking Tour in Piran: $22
- Amazing Private Tour Postojna and Predjama from Portoroz: $192
- Deluxe Venice Shore Excursion from Trieste Cruise Port: $96
- E-bike Vipava River Tour : $164
- EXPRESS LITERATURE Trieste Letteraria: Guided walking tour and readings: $74
- Experience Trieste: $164
- Explore highlights of Trieste on a private 3-hour walking tour: $299
- Flavours of Istria Tasting Experience from Koper: $125
- Flavours of Istria Tasting Experience from Piran or Portoroz or Izola: $126
- Flavours of Istria Tasting Experience from Trieste: $133
- Food & Wine -> Gourmet tour in Piran: $131
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 dayTrieste €8.00Olympos €17
Sample the Local Flavors in Trieste
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Trieste:
- Wine Tasting from Istria, Carso and Friuli terroirs: $37
- Trip to Stanjel castle wine tasting and gourmet lunch 4 courses from Piran: $131
- Castles & Wine Tour: $140
- Collio: Cividale Del Friuli and Wine Tastings from Trieste: $148
- Experience Slovenian Coast line with Wine Tasting from Trieste: $164
- Koper & Wine tasting: $186
- Wine Tour on the Coast: $268
When comparing the travel costs between Trieste and Olympos, we can see that Trieste is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Trieste Expensive? and Is Olympos Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Trieste 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 Trieste or Olympos in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Trieste and Olympos. Many travelers come to Trieste for the beaches and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Trieste is cooler than Olympos. Typically, the summer temperatures in Trieste in July average around 24°C (75°F), and Olympos averages at about 27°C (80°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Olympos this time of the year. In Trieste, it's very sunny this time of the year. Trieste usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during summer. Trieste gets 288 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 385 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Trieste usually receives more rain than Olympos. Trieste gets 71 mm (2.8 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 JulyTrieste 24°C (75°F)Olympos 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Trieste or Olympos in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Trieste as well as Olympos. Many visitors come to Trieste in the autumn for the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Trieste is generally cooler than Olympos. Daily temperatures in Trieste average around 16°C (60°F), and Olympos fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Olympos. In the autumn, Trieste often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Trieste gets 167 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 249 hours of full sun.
Trieste usually gets more rain in October than Olympos. Trieste gets 87 mm (3.4 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 OctoberTrieste 16°C (60°F)Olympos 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Trieste or Olympos in the Winter?
Both Olympos and Trieste are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Trieste for the museums and the cuisine during these months.
Trieste is much colder than Olympos in the winter. The daily temperature in Trieste averages around 5°C (41°F) in January, and Olympos fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
Trieste usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during winter. Trieste gets 96 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 147 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Trieste usually receives more rain than Olympos. Trieste gets 71 mm (2.8 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 JanuaryTrieste 5°C (41°F)Olympos 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Trieste or Olympos in the Spring?
Both Olympos and Trieste during the spring are popular places to visit. The spring months attract visitors to Trieste because of the beaches and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Trieste is cooler than Olympos. Typically, the spring temperatures in Trieste in April average around 13°C (56°F), and Olympos averages at about 16°C (61°F).
In Olympos, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the spring, Trieste often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Trieste gets 177 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 250 hours of full sun.
Trieste usually gets more rain in April than Olympos. Trieste gets 87 mm (3.4 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 AprilTrieste 13°C (56°F)Olympos 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Olympos and Trieste
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 5°C (41°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 7°C (44°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 9°C (49°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (56°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (71°F) | 102 mm (4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (75°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (74°F) | 101 mm (4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 20°C (68°F) | 102 mm (4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 16°C (60°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 10°C (51°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 6°C (44°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
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