Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Villach?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Villach or Olympos?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Villach 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: Villach or Olympos?
Villach
Located on the Drava River in the Austrian province of Carinthia, near the Italian and Slovenian borders, the city of Villach is known as a gateway to nearby lakes Faak and Ossiach, as well as the Villach Alps. Hiking and water sports are common in the surrounding area, as well as historic sight-seeing and enjoying the picturesque town center called Altstadt.
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 2-Week Tours in Austria, The Best Tours for Seniors to Austria, 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 dayVillach €116Olympos €89
The average daily cost (per person) in Villach is €116, 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 Villach and Olympos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVillach €69Olympos €40
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVillach €138Olympos €80
Compare Hotels in Villach and Olympos
Looking for a hotel in Villach 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: Villach Hotel Prices and Olympos Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Villach €18Olympos €28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Olympos
Also for Olympos, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Kemer Full Day Pirate Boat Trip with Lunch and Optional Transfer: $10
- Kemer Pirate Boat Trip with transfer from Belek: $15
- Kemer Pirate Boat Trip With Lunch & Free Hotel Transfer: $20
- Suluada Boat Tour From Antalya (Maldives of Turkey) with Lunch & Hotel Transfer: $20
- Kemer Mega Star Boat Trip With Hotel Transfer and Lunch : $20
- Kemer Suluada Boat Tour (Maldives of Turkey) With Hotel Transfer: $20
- Kemer to Antalya Ariport (AYT) - Departure Private Transfer: $22
- Scuba Diving Tour in Kemer with Lunch and Transfer: $22
- Kemer to Antalya Ariport (AYT) - Departure Private Transfer: $24
- Kemer Horse Riding Experience with Transfer: $39
- Kemer Jeep Safari With Free Hotel Transfer & Lunch: $40
- Scuba Diving Tour in Kemer with Lunch and Transfer: $40
Is it cheaper to fly into Villach or Olympos?
Prices for flights to both Olympos and Villach 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 dayVillach €35Olympos €28
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.Villach €15Olympos €28
Tours and Activities in Villach
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Villach are as follows:
- Villach Private Walking Tour with Professional Guide: $250
- Magic Christmas Tour: $769
- Murder Crime Game Self-Guided Interactive Tour: $74
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 dayVillach €14Olympos €17
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Villach and Olympos, we can see that Villach 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 Villach would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Villach 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 Villach Expensive? and Is Olympos Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Villach 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 Villach or Olympos in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Villach as well as Olympos. The summer months attract visitors to Villach because of the hiking, the small town charm, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Villach is cooler than Olympos. Typically, the summer temperatures in Villach in July average around 24°C (75°F), and Olympos averages at about 27°C (80°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Olympos. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Villach this time of the year. In the summer, Villach often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Villach gets 288 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 385 hours of full sun.
Villach usually gets more rain in July than Olympos. Villach gets 71 mm (2.8 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 JulyVillach 24°C (75°F)Olympos 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Villach or Olympos in the Autumn?
Both Olympos and Villach are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The hiking trails, the shopping scene, the small town atmosphere, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Villach this time of year.
In October, Villach is generally cooler than Olympos. Daily temperatures in Villach average around 16°C (60°F), and Olympos fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
It's quite sunny in Olympos. Villach usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during autumn. Villach gets 167 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 249 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Villach usually receives more rain than Olympos. Villach gets 87 mm (3.4 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 OctoberVillach 16°C (60°F)Olympos 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Villach or Olympos in the Winter?
Both Olympos and Villach during the winter are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Villach for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Villach is much colder than Olympos in the winter. The daily temperature in Villach averages around 5°C (41°F) in January, and Olympos fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
In the winter, Villach often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Villach gets 96 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 147 hours of full sun.
Villach usually gets more rain in January than Olympos. Villach gets 71 mm (2.8 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 JanuaryVillach 5°C (41°F)Olympos 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Villach or Olympos in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Villach and Olympos. Many visitors come to Villach in the spring for the small town charm and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Villach is cooler than Olympos. Typically, the spring temperatures in Villach in April average around 13°C (56°F), and Olympos averages at about 16°C (61°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Olympos this time of the year. Villach usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during spring. Villach gets 177 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 250 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Villach usually receives more rain than Olympos. Villach gets 87 mm (3.4 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 AprilVillach 13°C (56°F)Olympos 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Olympos and Villach
| Villach | Olympos | |||
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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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