Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Alicante?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Alicante or Olympos?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Alicante and Olympos can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Alicante or Olympos?
Alicante
Alicante is a gorgeous coastal city in the Costa Blanca region, on the east coast of Spain. The region is famous for its white sandy beaches, the party-haven of Benidorm and the stunning palm tree-lined boulevard in the city of Alicante. I have been visiting Alicante for close to 20 years, so, it has become almost a second home to me. Here are my top tips to have the best vacation in Alicante.
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 Madrid, The Best 2-Week Tours from Barcelona, 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 dayAlicante €179Olympos €78
The average daily cost (per person) in Alicante is €179, while the average daily cost in Olympos is €78. 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 Alicante and Olympos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAlicante €42Olympos €29
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAlicante €84Olympos €58
Compare Hotels in Alicante and Olympos
Looking for a hotel in Alicante 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: Alicante Hotel Prices and Olympos Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Alicante -Olympos €20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Alicante
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Alicante:
- Private Transfer from Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport to Hacienda de Alamo Golf: $296
- Private Transfer from Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport to Benidoleig: $295
- Private Transfer from Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport to Los Urrutias los Alcazares: $292
- Private Transfer from Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport to El Verger: $286
- Private Transfer from Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport to Beniarbeig: $286
- Private Transfer from Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport to El Valle Golf Resort: $285
- Private Transfer from Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport to Mar Menor Golf Village: $283
- Private Transfer from Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport to La Serena Golf Resort: $277
- Private Transfer from Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport to Castell de Castells: $273
- Private Transfer from Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport to Balsicas: $273
- Private Transfer from Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport to Oliva: $268
- Private Transfer from Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport to La Tercia: $264
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Olympos
Also for Olympos, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Suluada Boat Trip With Lunch & Transfer From Belek,Antalya,Kemer: $11
- Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Beldibi Hotels: $84
- Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Kemer Hotels: $107
- Antalya Beldibi Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $72
- Antalya Kemer Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $89
- Antalya Kiris Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $89
- Antalya Suluada Boat Tour (Antalya Maldives) Lunch&Transfer: $37
- Departure Private Transfer from Kiris, Camyuva, Tekirova to Antalya Airport: $62
- Gonster Pirate Boat Tour with BBQ Lunch and Transfer from Kemer: $52
- Kemer Dinopark Tour with hotel transfer : $49
- Kemer Full Day Pirate Boat Trip with Lunch and Optional Transfer: $14
- Kemer Horse Riding Experience with Transfer: $39
Is it cheaper to fly into Alicante or Olympos?
Prices for flights to both Olympos and Alicante 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 dayAlicante €124Olympos €34
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Alicante
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Alicante.
- Evening Spanish Tapas Cooking Class with Drinks in Alicante: $43
- Alicante Paella Cooking Class, Tapas, Drinks and Marketplace: $58
- Paella & Sangria Cooking Class in Alicante with Market Visit: $58
- Fuse Spanish With Italian For Dinner In Mutxamel: $98
- Make and enjoy a real Neapolitan pizza in Spain: $104
- Alicante PRIVATE Food Tour With Locals: 10 Food & Drink Tastings Included: $162
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Olympos
For Olympos, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Sunset Party Boat GONSTER : with Dinner, Wine ,Beer & Soft Drinks: $48
- Fire of Anatolia Dance Show Dinner and Transfer from Kemer: $103
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Alicante €53Olympos €20
Typical Entertainment Prices in Alicante
Here are a few typical costs in Alicante for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Food and Tapas Tour (for 2)€54
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Catamaran Cruise (for 2)€67
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Wine Tasting Tour (for 2)€120
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Walking Tour (for 2)€60
Tours and Activities in Alicante
Here are a few actual costs in Alicante for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Alicante City & Beach Bike Tour : $36
- Alicante E-Bike Coast Tour with Román Fishpond and Snorkeling: $42
- Alicante Food and Tapas Tour with a Local Guide : $35
- Alicante Highlights Private Tour with Castle : $89
- Alicante Highlights Tour for Cruise Passengers with Port Pickup: $116
- Alicante Historic Small Group Tour with Tapas Tasting: $35
- Alicante Like a Local: Customized Private Tour: $57
- Alicante Olive Oil Tour: $101
- Alicante Secret Society Exploration Game and Tour: $5.95
- Alicante Tour: Full City, Castle, Market & Tapas Experience: $106
- Alicante food and wine experience with sommelier: $155
- Guided Winery Tour with 4 Tastings in the Countryside: $81
Tours and Activities in Olympos
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Olympos.
- Kemer Turkish Bath Experience With Oil Massage: $15
- Kemer Quad Safari Experience at Goynuk Canyon: $18
- Day Tour to Suluada by Boat : $18
- Medusa 3 Islands Boat Tour from Kemer Foam Party and Free Lunch: $20
- Goynuk Canyon Party Bus Tour with optional Water Adventure: $20
- Full Day Rafting Experience From Kemer: $20
- Kemer Turkish Bath Experience With Oil Massage : $30
- Kemer Rafting, Jeep Safari, Zipline, Buggy Safari Combo Tour: $35
- Quad Off Road Safari Tour Kemer: $37
- 9 Hours Rafting, Buggy Safari and Zipline Adventure from Kemer: $38
- Kemer Rafting, Quad Safari and Zipline Experience: $40
- Buggy Safari and Rafting Adventure from Kemer: $42
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAlicante -Olympos €12
Sample the Local Flavors in Alicante
Also in Alicante, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Alicante Wine Tasting and Tapas Club: $42
- Guided tour of Vinalopó Castles and Wine Tasting: $89
- Alicante Wine Tasting and Tapas for Foodies: $161
- Wine tasting and tapas premium in Alicante : $179
- Total Alicante walking tour, tapas and wine tasting: $292
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Alicante and Olympos, we can see that Alicante 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 Alicante would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Alicante 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 Alicante Expensive? and Is Olympos Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Alicante 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 Alicante or Olympos in the Summer?
Both Olympos and Alicante during the summer are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Alicante for the beaches and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In July, Alicante is generally around the same temperature as Olympos. Daily temperatures in Alicante average around 25°C (77°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 Alicante. In the summer, Alicante often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Alicante gets 341 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 385 hours of full sun.
Alicante usually gets less rain in July than Olympos. Alicante gets 4 mm (0.2 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 JulyAlicante 25°C (77°F)Olympos 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Alicante or Olympos in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Alicante and Olympos. The autumn months attract visitors to Alicante because of the shopping scene.
Alicante is around the same temperature as Olympos in the autumn. The daily temperature in Alicante averages around 20°C (68°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. In Alicante, it's very sunny this time of the year. Alicante usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during autumn. Alicante gets 225 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 249 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Alicante usually receives more rain than Olympos. Alicante gets 66 mm (2.6 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 OctoberAlicante 20°C (68°F)Olympos 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Alicante or Olympos in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Alicante as well as Olympos. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Alicante this time of year.
In the winter, Alicante is around the same temperature as Olympos. Typically, the winter temperatures in Alicante in January average around 11°C (52°F), and Olympos averages at about 11°C (52°F).
In the winter, Alicante often gets more sunshine than Olympos. Alicante gets 178 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 147 hours of full sun.
Alicante usually gets more rain in January than Olympos. Alicante gets 20 mm (0.8 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 JanuaryAlicante 11°C (52°F)Olympos 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Alicante or Olympos in the Spring?
Both Olympos and Alicante are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Alicante for the beaches.
In April, Alicante is generally around the same temperature as Olympos. Daily temperatures in Alicante average around 16°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 Alicante. Alicante usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Olympos during spring. Alicante gets 243 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 250 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Alicante usually receives more rain than Olympos. Alicante 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 AprilAlicante 16°C (60°F)Olympos 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Olympos and Alicante
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 11°C (52°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (57°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (72°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (78°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.