Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Valencia?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Valencia or Olympos?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Valencia 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: Valencia or Olympos?
Valencia
Valencia is a port city that sits on Spain's southeastern Orange Blossom coast, where the Turia River meets the Mediterranean Sea. As the nation's third-largest city, it is continually innovative in the arts and sciences with some futuristic architecture including a planetarium, oceanarium, and an interactive museum. The nightlife and daytime culture both thrive in their own ways, bustling with limitless opportunities for sight-seeing and entertainment. While the city is surrounded by fertile farmland, its center is a modern metropolis, skirted by beautiful beaches.
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 G Adventures Tours to Spain, The Best 3-Day Tours from Madrid, 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 dayValencia €123Olympos €89
The average daily cost (per person) in Valencia is €123, 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 Valencia and Olympos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personValencia €58Olympos €40
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomValencia €116Olympos €80
Compare Hotels in Valencia and Olympos
Looking for a hotel in Valencia 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: Valencia Hotel Prices and Olympos Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Valencia €18Olympos €28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Valencia
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Valencia:
- Valencia Airport (VLC): Transfer to Valencia Cruise Port: $238
- Private transfer from Valencia Airport to Alicante: $201
- Departure Private Transfer Montserrat to Barcelona Airport or City by Luxury Van: $175
- Valencia Airport (VLC): Private Transfer to Valencia: $120
- Valencia Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Valencia hotels: $120
- From Morella and Peñíscola Day Trip with Transfers: $118
- Private Transfer Valencia Airport to Hotel: $109
- Valencia City, Airport, Cruise Terminal Private Transfer: $87
- Private Transfer: Valencia to Valencia Airport VLC in Luxury Van: $86
- Valencia Airport (VLC) Departure Transfer (Valencia Hotels to Valencia Airport): $83
- Valencia Airport (VLC) Arrival Transfer (Airport to Valencia Hotel or Address): $83
- Private arrival OR departure transfer in Valencia (hotel OR airport pick-up): $71
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Olympos
Also for Olympos, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Camyuva Hotels: $98
- Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Kiris Hotels: $82
- Antalya Beldibi Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $65
- Antalya Camyuva Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $82
- Antalya Kiris Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $82
- Kemer Full Day Pirate Boat Trip with Lunch and Optional Transfer: $10
- Kemer Horse Riding Experience with Transfer: $39
- Kemer Horse Safari Experience With Free Hotel Transfer: $50
- Kemer Jeep Safari With Free Hotel Transfer & Lunch: $40
- Kemer Mega Star Boat Trip With Hotel Transfer and Lunch : $20
- Kemer Pirate Boat Tour with BBQ Lunch & Roundtrip Transfer: $47
- Kemer Pirate Boat Trip With Lunch & Free Hotel Transfer: $20
Is it cheaper to fly into Valencia or Olympos?
Prices for flights to both Olympos and Valencia 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 dayValencia €40Olympos €28
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Valencia
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Valencia.
- Flamenco at Toro y La Luna with Drinks or Dinner: $19
- Hard Rock Cafe Entrance with Lunch or Dinner: $32
- Traveling Spoon Sangria and Tapa Private Online Cooking Class: $40
- Traditional Spanish Home Dinner: $48
- Valencia Traditional Food Tour: $51
- Guided Food Tour with Chocolate Tasting Experience: $53
- Street Food Tour including Paella & Tapas Tasting: $58
- Paella Cooking Experience near the center of Valencia: $59
- Morning Food Tour with Central Market Visit: $63
- Cooking Class of traditional spanish food: $64
- Vegetable Paella cooking class, tapas and visit market: $65
- Valencian Paella cooking class, Tapas and Market Visit: $65
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.Valencia €29Olympos €28
Typical Entertainment Prices in Valencia
Here are a few typical costs in Valencia for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Flamenco Tour€16
Tours and Activities in Valencia
Here are a few actual costs in Valencia for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 150 Min Bike Group Tour with Local Guide: $33
- 2 Hour Private Bike Tour in Valencia: $27
- 3hs-Hour Guided City Sightseeing and Beaches Bike Private Tour: $38
- A day in the life of Valencia - Private tour with a local: $233
- Adventure Jetski: $155
- Adventures day: Thermal Springs and Waterfalls: $104
- Albufera Natural Park Tour with Boat Ride from Valencia : $64
- Alicante: 8-hour cruise to Tabarca Island by private boat: $1,069
- Anna: amazing water canyoning experience: $95
- Best Bike Tour Dutch & English in Valencia: $35
- Between Two Gates: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Valencia: $7.99
- Bike Grand Valencia Group Tour: $38
Tours and Activities in Olympos
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Olympos.
- Spa Experience in Kemer with Pickup: $18
- Turkish Bath Experience in Kemer: $20
- Goynuk Canyon Tour with Entrance Ticket: $25
- 2-in-1 Canyoning and White Water Rafting Adventure with Lunch From Kemer: $25
- Scuba Diving Tour in Kemer Turkey with Two Dives and Lunch: $26
- Pirate Boat Tour on the Beautiful Bays of Kemer: $27
- Kemer Scuba Diving Experience: $27
- Kemer Scuba Diving Experience: Two Dives with Lunch : $30
- Antalya Full-Day City Tour From Kemer With Cable Car : $30
- Safari Adventure in the mountains from Kemer: $32
- Full-day Boat Tour from Kemer with Lunch and Foam Party: $33
- Demre Myra Tour with Kekova Sunken City Boat Trip From Kemer: $36
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayValencia €20Olympos €17
Sample the Local Flavors in Valencia
Also in Valencia, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Guided Pub Crawl with Free Shots: $13
- Pub Crawl With Free Shots: $25
- Wine Tasting with Professional Sommelier in centre Valencia: $59
- From Guided Cheese Factory Tour with Wine Tasting: $90
- Local Tapas & Wine tasting experience: $91
- Wine Tasting and Tapas Experience: $102
- Cheese Factory Workshop with Wine Tasting in Requena, Valencia: $108
- From Requena Wine Tour with Tastings: $123
- Christmas Tapas and Wine Tour in Valencia: $164
- Requena: 1/2 Day Private Vineyards & Premium Wine Tastings: $191
- From Utiel-Requena Wine Tour and Traditional Lunch: $209
- Singular Valencia Wine Tour Utiel Requena Wineries: $213
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Valencia and Olympos, we can see that Valencia 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 Valencia would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Valencia 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 Valencia Expensive? and Is Olympos Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Valencia or Olympos?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Valencia or Olympos in the Summer?
Both Olympos and Valencia during the summer are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Valencia in the summer for the beaches, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Valencia is generally around the same temperature as Olympos. Daily temperatures in Valencia average around 25°C (76°F), and Olympos fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
In Olympos, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Valencia. In the summer, Valencia often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Valencia gets 303 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 385 hours of full sun.
Valencia usually gets around the same amount of rain in July as Olympos. Valencia gets 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyValencia 25°C (76°F)Olympos 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Valencia or Olympos in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Valencia and Olympos. Most visitors come to Valencia for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
Valencia is around the same temperature as Olympos in the autumn. The daily temperature in Valencia averages around 19°C (66°F) in October, and Olympos fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Olympos this time of the year. Valencia usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during autumn. Valencia gets 198 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 249 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Valencia usually receives more rain than Olympos. Valencia gets 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberValencia 19°C (66°F)Olympos 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Valencia or Olympos in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Valencia as well as Olympos. The winter months attract visitors to Valencia because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In the winter, Valencia is around the same temperature as Olympos. Typically, the winter temperatures in Valencia in January average around 12°C (53°F), and Olympos averages at about 11°C (52°F).
In the winter, Valencia often gets more sunshine than Olympos. Valencia gets 162 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 147 hours of full sun.
Valencia usually gets more rain in January than Olympos. Valencia gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryValencia 12°C (53°F)Olympos 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Valencia or Olympos in the Spring?
Both Olympos and Valencia are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty are the main draw to Valencia this time of year.
In April, Valencia is generally around the same temperature as Olympos. Daily temperatures in Valencia average around 15°C (60°F), and Olympos fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
It's quite sunny in Olympos. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Valencia. Valencia usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during spring. Valencia gets 213 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 250 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Valencia usually receives more rain than Olympos. Valencia gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilValencia 15°C (60°F)Olympos 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Olympos and Valencia
| Valencia | Olympos | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 12°C (53°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 12°C (54°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (56°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (60°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 18°C (65°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (71°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (76°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (58°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
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