Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Verona?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Verona or Olympos?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Verona or Olympos? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Verona or Olympos?
Verona
Verona, Italy is probably most famous as the setting for Shakespeare's famous play, Romeo and Juliet. It's in northeast Italy in the Veneto region, close to Venice. It's easy to make the trip by train from either Venice or Milan. Verona has many Roman ruins throughout town, most notably, the Arena. The Arena is a large amphitheater that dates back to the first century AD. You also can't visit Verona without stopping by Juliet's House on Via Cappello, just off the Piazza delle Erbe. The balcony is the supposed balcony that inspired the most famous love scene in the play. You can expect to find tourists gathered around with camera, perhaps detracting a little from what might have once been a romantic setting. Other sights in town worth visiting are the Castle Scaligeri, Castelvecchio, Lamberti Tower, Juliet's Tomb, and the small chapel San Giorgetta. If you have the time while you're in town, consider hoping on Bus 41 and heading out to S. Maria di Lourdes Sanctuary. From the edge of Verona's highest hill you can have a stunning view of the surrounding area. It's well worth the trip.
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 10-Day Tours in Italy, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in 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 dayVerona €168Olympos €89
The average daily cost (per person) in Verona is €168, 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 Verona and Olympos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVerona €107Olympos €40
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVerona €214Olympos €80
Compare Hotels in Verona and Olympos
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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: Verona Hotel Prices and Olympos Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Verona €6.88Olympos €28
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Verona
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Verona:
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Bus From Airport€6.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Verona
Also for Verona, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 1-Way Private Transfer to/from Marco Polo Airport: $661
- private transfer to/from Malpensa Airport: $620
- Verona Airport:1-Way Private Transfer to Venice+water taxi: $535
- Verona Airport (VRN): One Way Transfer to Venice+WaterTaxi: $503
- From 1-Way Private Transfer to Venice Airport: $500
- Verona Airport(VRN): 1-Way Transfer to Venice, Piazzale Roma: $364
- Private Luxury Transfer from Verona to Malpensa airport (MPX) (or vice versa): $291
- Private Luxury Transfer from Verona to Selva Val Gardena (or vice versa): $284
- Private Luxury Transfer from Verona to Florence (or vice versa): $272
- Private Luxury Transfer from Verona to Ortisei (or vice versa): $262
- Private Luxury Transfer from Verona to Madonna di Campiglio (or vice versa): $218
- Private Luxury Transfer from Verona to Bolzano (or vice versa): $218
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Olympos
Also for Olympos, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfers Between Antalya Airport - Çıralı & Olympos & Adrasan Resorts: $299
- Private Transfers Between Antalya Airport - Beldibi & Göynük & Kemer Resorts: $240
- Two Days Tour to Cappadocia with HB Hotel & Transfer from Kemer: $192
- Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Camyuva Hotels: $98
- Private Transfer From Beldibi / Göynük / Kemer / Kiriş To Antalya Airport: $91
- Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Kiris Hotels: $82
- Antalya Camyuva Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $82
- Antalya Kiris Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $82
- Antalya Beldibi Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $65
- Kemer Horse Safari Experience With Free Hotel Transfer: $50
- Kemer Pirate Boat Tour with BBQ Lunch & Roundtrip Transfer: $47
- Kemer Jeep Safari With Free Hotel Transfer & Lunch: $40
Is it cheaper to fly into Verona or Olympos?
Prices for flights to both Olympos and Verona 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 dayVerona €54Olympos €28
Typical Food Prices in Verona
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Verona:
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Sitdown Dinner (for Two)€36
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Casual Lunch (for Two)€23
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Cappucino€1.75
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Verona
For Verona, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Guided Food Tour with Wine Tasting: $63
- Tortellini Cooking Class and Lunch with Mamma Ivana: $64
- Eat Drink and Love wine and food tour: $82
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Castelnuovo del Garda with Show Cooking: $93
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Fumane with Show Cooking: $93
- Lunch or dinner and cooking demo at a local home in Soave: $93
- Verona Food Tour with Guide: $95
- Food Tour with Amarone Wine Tasting: $95
- Wine and Food Tour with Dinner and Tastings: $96
- Small-group Street food tour in Soave: $97
- Verona Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $101
- Valpolicella: Traditional cooking class with local products: $102
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.Verona €12Olympos €28
Typical Entertainment Prices in Verona
For Verona, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Juliet's House Entry€4.00
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Verona Card€10
Tours and Activities in Verona
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Verona.
- Amarone wine experience in Verona countryside: $37
- "Let yourself be guided .. Let yourself be pampered" Private Tour: $218
- 3 Hour Shared Walking and Aperitivo Tour of Verona: $70
- 3 Hour Walking tour of Verona and Arena: $142
- 3 Hour Watercolor Private Experience in Verona: $65
- 4-Hour Guided E-bike Tour of the Two Wineries in Bardolino: $119
- A day in the life of Verona - Private tour with a local: $224
- A private tasting tour of Verona, between food and wine: $280
- Adventure in e-Bike among medieval villages and castles: $125
- Amarone 2005 Wine Experience: $33
- Amarone Della Valpolicella Wine Experience - Meet the Vogadori Family: $38
- Amarone Wine Experience at Montresor winery: $33
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 dayVerona €11Olympos €17
Sample the Local Flavors in Verona
Also in Verona, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine tasting in Bardolino: $26
- Valpolicella Wine Tour and Tasting in Medieval Court: $33
- Amarone Wine Tour: $35
- Montresor Winery Visit with Wine Tasting and Snacks: $37
- Valdadige: Roeno Guided Tour and Wine tasting: $37
- Verona area: Wine Tasting Experience in Valpolicella: $38
- Food and Wine Tasting in Valpolicella: $38
- Unique Wine tasting in Verona, with Amarone docg: $41
- Lazise: Historical Center Wine Tasting Tour: $43
- Lake Garda: Wine Tour & Tasting Experience in Bardolino area: $44
- Wine Tasting near Juliet's Balcony in Verona: $45
- Wine Tasting in Underground Cellar in Verona City Center : $46
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Verona and Olympos, we can see that Verona 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 Verona would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Verona 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 Verona Expensive? and Is Olympos Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Verona 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 Verona or Olympos in the Summer?
Both Olympos and Verona are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The summer months attract visitors to Verona because of the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Verona is generally cooler than Olympos. Daily temperatures in Verona average around 24°C (75°F), 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 Verona. Verona usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during summer. Verona gets 286 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 385 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Verona usually receives more rain than Olympos. Verona gets 62 mm (2.4 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 JulyVerona 24°C (75°F)Olympos 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Verona or Olympos in the Autumn?
Both Olympos and Verona during the autumn are popular places to visit. The shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Verona this time of year.
Verona is cooler than Olympos in the autumn. The daily temperature in Verona averages around 14°C (57°F) in October, and Olympos fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
In Olympos, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the autumn, Verona often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Verona gets 137 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 249 hours of full sun.
Verona usually gets more rain in October than Olympos. Verona gets 82 mm (3.2 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 OctoberVerona 14°C (57°F)Olympos 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Verona or Olympos in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Verona and Olympos. Many travelers come to Verona for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Verona. In the winter, Verona is much colder than Olympos. Typically, the winter temperatures in Verona in January average around 2°C (36°F), and Olympos averages at about 11°C (52°F).
Verona usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during winter. Verona gets 98 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 147 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Verona usually receives more rain than Olympos. Verona gets 55 mm (2.1 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 JanuaryVerona 2°C (36°F)Olympos 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Verona or Olympos in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Verona as well as Olympos. Many visitors come to Verona in the spring for the natural beauty.
In April, Verona is generally cooler than Olympos. Daily temperatures in Verona average around 13°C (55°F), and Olympos fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Olympos. In the spring, Verona often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Verona gets 169 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 250 hours of full sun.
Verona usually gets more rain in April than Olympos. Verona gets 69 mm (2.7 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 AprilVerona 13°C (55°F)Olympos 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Olympos and Verona
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 2°C (36°F) | 55 mm (2.1 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 5°C (40°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 9°C (47°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (75°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 88 mm (3.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (67°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (57°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (46°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (37°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
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