Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Braga?
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 Braga or Olympos?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Braga 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: Braga or Olympos?
Braga
Located in the Cavado Valley of Northern Portugal, Braga is a medium sized city with both historical and modern characteristics. There is a university in town, known as Universidade do Minho, which gives the city a young feel with a lot of life. There are also many bars, clubs, and activities around to keep you entertained.
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 One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Porto, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Portugal, 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 dayBraga €142Olympos €78
The average daily cost (per person) in Braga is €142, 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 Braga and Olympos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBraga €54Olympos €29
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBraga €108Olympos €58
Compare Hotels in Braga and Olympos
Looking for a hotel in Braga 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: Braga Hotel Prices and Olympos Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Braga €20Olympos €20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Braga
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Braga:
- Private Sedan Transfer from Braga or Guimaraes City to Porto City: $66
- Braga Private Transfer to Porto: $60
- Esposende Private Transfer to Porto: $45
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
- Suluada ( Maldives ) Boat Trip with Lunch and Transfer: $12
- Mega Star Party Boat Trip From Kemer With Lunch And Transfer: $12
- Kemer Full Day Pirate Boat Trip with Lunch and Optional Transfer: $14
- Kemer Pirate Boat Trip with transfer from Belek: $17
- Kemer Pirate Boat Trip With Lunch & Free Hotel Transfer: $20
- Land of Legends Night Show with Round Transfer from Kemer: $20
- Kemer Mega Star Boat Trip With Hotel Transfer and Lunch : $20
- Kemer Suluada Boat Tour (Maldives of Turkey) With Hotel Transfer: $20
- Suluada Boat Tour From Antalya (Maldives of Turkey) with Lunch & Hotel Transfer: $23
- Land of Legends Night Show Roundtrip Transfer from Kemer: $27
- Scuba Diving Tour in Kemer with Lunch and Transfer: $35
Is it cheaper to fly into Braga or Olympos?
Prices for flights to both Olympos and Braga 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 dayBraga €70Olympos €34
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Braga
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Braga.
- Authentic Braga Food Tour with Lunch & Local Guide 3 Hours: $106
- Local Heritage Food Tour Gastronomy and Culture of Viana: $154
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.Braga €16Olympos €20
Tours and Activities in Braga
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Braga are as follows:
- 1h Buggy Tour • Arcos de Valdevez • Peneda Gerês: $106
- 2h Buggy Tour • Arcos de Valdevez • Peneda Gerês: $166
- 2h Quad Tour • Arcos de Valdevez • Peneda Gerês: $130
- 4X4 Privat Tour – Discovering DA Serra d ́ Arga: $191
- 4X4 Privat Tour - Peneda-Gerês National Park: $221
- A Guimarães Hidden Gems Walking Tour Experience : $24
- Barcelos, Braga & Guimarães Tour: $120
- Braga Private Walking Tour with a Professional Guide: $268
- Braga Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $3.59
- Braga Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tourer Hunt: $4.49
- Braga and Guimarães Full Day Private Tour from Porto: $181
- Braga’s Timeless Treasures: A Cultural Walking Tour: $288
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
- Full Day Rafting Experience From Kemer: $20
- Goynuk Canyon Party Bus Tour with optional Water Adventure: $20
- Sea, Sun, and Flavor: Adrasan Boat Tour + Free Lunch Included!: $24
- Kemer Boat Tour from Antalya with Swim,Foam Party&Lunch Included: $28
- 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
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBraga €21Olympos €12
Sample the Local Flavors in Braga
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Braga:
- Customized Wine Tasting: Your Choices: $30
- Wine Tasting & Lunch | Quinta de Santa Cristina Vinho Verde: $62
- Wine tour at Mosteiro de Tibães with an exclusive wine tasting: $66
- Tour of the Green Wine villages and wine tasting.: $119
- Green Wine Ponte Lima Region-Small Group tour-Lunch,Wine Tastings: $161
- Private Culture and Wine Tourism Tour: $245
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Braga and Olympos, we can see that Braga 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 Braga would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Braga 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 Braga Expensive? and Is Olympos Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Braga 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 Braga or Olympos in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Braga as well as Olympos.
In the summer, Braga is cooler than Olympos. Typically, the summer temperatures in Braga in July average around 21°C (69°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 Braga this time of the year. In the summer, Braga often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Braga gets 308 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 385 hours of full sun.
Braga usually gets more rain in July than Olympos. Braga gets 16 mm (0.6 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 JulyBraga 21°C (69°F)Olympos 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Braga or Olympos in the Autumn?
Both Olympos and Braga are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities.
In October, Braga is generally cooler than Olympos. Daily temperatures in Braga average around 17°C (62°F), and Olympos fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
It's quite sunny in Olympos. Braga usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during autumn. Braga gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 249 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It's quite rainy in Braga. In October, Braga usually receives more rain than Olympos. Braga gets 131 mm (5.2 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 OctoberBraga 17°C (62°F)Olympos 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Braga or Olympos in the Winter?
Both Olympos and Braga during the winter are popular places to visit.
Braga is cooler than Olympos in the winter. The daily temperature in Braga averages around 10°C (50°F) in January, and Olympos fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
In the winter, Braga often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Braga gets 124 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 147 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Braga. Braga usually gets more rain in January than Olympos. Braga gets 171 mm (6.7 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 JanuaryBraga 10°C (50°F)Olympos 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Braga or Olympos in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Braga and Olympos.
In the spring, Braga is cooler than Olympos. Typically, the spring temperatures in Braga in April average around 14°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. In Braga, it's very sunny this time of the year. Braga usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during spring. Braga gets 217 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 250 hours of full sun in the spring.
Braga gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Braga usually receives more rain than Olympos. Braga gets 112 mm (4.4 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 AprilBraga 14°C (56°F)Olympos 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Olympos and Braga
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (56°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 16°C (60°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 19°C (66°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 21°C (69°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 20°C (69°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 20°C (67°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (62°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (55°F) | 152 mm (6 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 11°C (51°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
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