Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Zaragoza?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Zaragoza or Olympos?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Zaragoza 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: Zaragoza or Olympos?
Zaragoza
As the sun slips below the horizon, the night is greeted by the familiar glow of the exquisite cathedral Basilica del Pilar that stands above the city like a shimmering castle. This city is none other than Zaragoza, Spain, the capital city of the Zaragoza province in Aragon, Spain. Overlooking the Ebro River, Zaragoza has a population of 701,090, ranking the 32nd most populated municipality in the European Union. Zaragoza has attracted travelers from all across the world, causing the city to host the Expo in the summer of 2008 and also stand as a candidate for the European Capital of Culture in 2012. Besides its glimmering cathedral, Zaragoza is also known for its rich history in folklore, local gastronomy, as well as hosting the well-known Fiestas del Pilar, the most celebrated of festivals in Spain.
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 from Barcelona, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to 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 dayZaragoza €126Olympos €89
The average daily cost (per person) in Zaragoza is €126, 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 Zaragoza and Olympos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personZaragoza €65Olympos €40
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomZaragoza €130Olympos €80
Compare Hotels in Zaragoza 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: Zaragoza Hotel Prices and Olympos Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Zaragoza €23Olympos €28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Zaragoza
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Zaragoza:
- Private transfers Airport-hotel Zaragoza.: $66
- Zaragoza Private Transfer from Zaragoza Airport to City centre: $66
- Zaragoza Private Transfer from the city centre to Zaragoza Airport: $66
- Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ) to Zaragoza Downtown hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $55
- Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ) to Zaragoza Downtown hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $27
- Zaragoza Downtown hotels to Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ) - Departure Private Transfer: $27
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 Zaragoza or Olympos?
Prices for flights to both Olympos and Zaragoza 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 dayZaragoza €41Olympos €28
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Zaragoza
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Zaragoza.
- Midday Market Tour and Spanish Cooking Class: $108
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.Zaragoza €35Olympos €28
Tours and Activities in Zaragoza
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Zaragoza are as follows:
- Complete tour + wine and tapas: $202
- Evening traditional tapas walking tour in old Zaragoza center: $104
- Haft-day Winery tour from Zaragoza: $158
- Kayaking in Fluvial EcoTourism with ebroNAUTAS: $44
- Midday Olive Oil Tour and Visit to Old Town of Belchite: $102
- Midday market and tapas tour of Zaragoza: $104
- Monumental Walking Tour in Old Town of Zaragoza: $93
- Olive Oil Tour and Visit to Belchite Old Town: $104
- Olive Oil and Winery Tour from Zaragoza City: $164
- Private custom tour with a local guide Zaragoza: $49
- Zaragoza - Historic Walking Tour: $320
- Zaragoza : Aquarium entry ticket: $19
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 dayZaragoza €14Olympos €17
Sample the Local Flavors in Zaragoza
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Zaragoza:
- Wine Tasting and Tapas: $102
- Wine Tasting and Tapas in the ancient Town of Zaragoza: $104
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Zaragoza and Olympos, we can see that Zaragoza 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 Zaragoza would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Zaragoza 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 Zaragoza Expensive? and Is Olympos Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Zaragoza 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 Zaragoza or Olympos in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Zaragoza as well as Olympos. Many visitors come to Zaragoza in the summer for the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Zaragoza is around the same temperature as Olympos. Typically, the summer temperatures in Zaragoza in July average around 26°C (79°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 Zaragoza this time of the year. In the summer, Zaragoza often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Zaragoza gets 344 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 385 hours of full sun.
Zaragoza usually gets more rain in July than Olympos. Zaragoza gets 17 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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Summer Average Temperatures JulyZaragoza 26°C (79°F)Olympos 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Zaragoza or Olympos in the Autumn?
Both Olympos and Zaragoza are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Zaragoza for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In October, Zaragoza is generally cooler than Olympos. Daily temperatures in Zaragoza average around 17°C (63°F), and Olympos fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
It's quite sunny in Olympos. Zaragoza usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during autumn. Zaragoza gets 196 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 249 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Zaragoza usually receives more rain than Olympos. Zaragoza gets 35 mm (1.4 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 OctoberZaragoza 17°C (63°F)Olympos 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Zaragoza or Olympos in the Winter?
Both Olympos and Zaragoza during the winter are popular places to visit. The winter months attract visitors to Zaragoza because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Zaragoza is cooler than Olympos in the winter. The daily temperature in Zaragoza averages around 8°C (46°F) in January, and Olympos fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
In the winter, Zaragoza often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Zaragoza gets 131 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 147 hours of full sun.
Zaragoza usually gets more rain in January than Olympos. Zaragoza gets 23 mm (0.9 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 JanuaryZaragoza 8°C (46°F)Olympos 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Zaragoza or Olympos in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Zaragoza and Olympos. The natural beauty are the main draw to Zaragoza this time of year.
In the spring, Zaragoza is around the same temperature as Olympos. Typically, the spring temperatures in Zaragoza in April average around 15°C (58°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. In Zaragoza, it's very sunny this time of the year. Zaragoza usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during spring. Zaragoza gets 217 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 250 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Zaragoza usually receives more rain than Olympos. Zaragoza gets 34 mm (1.3 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 AprilZaragoza 15°C (58°F)Olympos 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Olympos and Zaragoza
| Zaragoza | Olympos | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (58°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 19°C (65°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (79°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (78°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (63°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 12°C (53°F) | 39 mm (1.6 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 8°C (47°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
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