Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Cologne?
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 Cologne or Olympos?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Cologne 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: Cologne or Olympos?
Cologne
Spanning the Rhine River in western Germany, the city of Cologne dates back 2,000 years, once existing as the largest city of the Holy Roman Empire in medieval times. Today, it is the region's cultural hub - a center of museums, galleries, and towering Gothic cathedrals.
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 Luxury Tours to Germany, The Best Budget Tours to Germany, 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 dayCologne €197Olympos €78
The average daily cost (per person) in Cologne is €197, 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 Cologne and Olympos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCologne €91Olympos €29
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCologne €182Olympos €58
Compare Hotels in Cologne and Olympos
Looking for a hotel in Cologne 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: Cologne Hotel Prices and Olympos Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cologne €19Olympos €20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cologne
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cologne:
- Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Cologne hotels - Round-trip Private Transfer : $168
- Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Bonn hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $156
- Private Limousine Transfer from Cologne Airport to Cologne City: $108
- Transfer from Cologne Airport CGN to Cologne City by Luxury Car: $91
- Departure Private Transfer Cologne Airport CGN to Cologne by Car: $72
- Arrival Transfer Cologne Airport CGN to Cologne City by Sedan: $72
- Cologne CGN Airpot to Köln | Bonn | Dusseldorf Private Transfer: $42
- Cologne Bonn CGN Airport to Hotels Private Transfer: $37
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 Cologne or Olympos?
Prices for flights to both Olympos and Cologne 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 dayCologne €87Olympos €34
Typical Food Prices in Cologne
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Cologne:
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Dinner€14
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Donner Kebab€4.00
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cologne
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cologne.
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $32
- Hard Rock Cafe Cologne With Set Lunch or Dinner: $35
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.Cologne €20Olympos €20
Tours and Activities in Cologne
Here are a few actual costs in Cologne for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Cologne Walking Tour from Roman Era to World War 2 with an App : $6.93
- Cathedral and Old Town in the Evening Interactive Tour with Beamer: $28
- Aachen Cathedral tour with audioguide on mobile app: $6.93
- Aachen Christmas Market Tour With A Professional Guide: $247
- Aachen English Self Guided Audio Tour on your Phone: $11
- Aachen Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone: $9.57
- Aachen Highlights Half Day Private Walking Tour: $192
- Aachen Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $4.79
- Aachen Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $6.44
- Aachen Town Hall Tour - GERMAN (public): $22
- Aachen old town tour - GERMAN (public): $14
- Beethoven and Bonn Highlights Tour from Cologne by Car: $923
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 dayCologne €23Olympos €12
Sample the Local Flavors in Cologne
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Cologne:
- Old Town Walking Tour with 1 Brewery Visit & 1 Beer: $21
- Informative and fun brewery tour in German, public: $23
- Pub Crawl Cologne Including Admission Fee for Bars and Shots: $24
- Public brewery tour in Cologne in English: $24
- Public brewery tour in German in Cologne: $24
- Brewery tour in Cologne including a variety of tastings: $29
- South Cologne Walking Tour with brewery visit: $29
- Night Pub Crawl Tour in Cologne - Shots and Party!: $30
- Brewery Tour with 3 Kölsch Beer Tastings: $32
- Kölsch Brewery Tour with 3 Beers Included: $33
- Entertaining Brewery Tour: Feel Good Package including local beer: $33
- The Legendary Kölsch Brewery Tour: $34
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cologne and Olympos, we can see that Cologne 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 Cologne would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Cologne 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 Cologne Expensive? and Is Olympos Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Cologne 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 Cologne or Olympos in the Summer?
Both Olympos and Cologne during the summer are popular places to visit. The summer months attract visitors to Cologne because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Cologne is cooler than Olympos. Typically, the summer temperatures in Cologne in July average around 19°C (66°F), and Olympos averages at about 27°C (80°F).
In Olympos, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the summer, Cologne often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Cologne gets 184 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 385 hours of full sun.
Cologne usually gets more rain in July than Olympos. Cologne gets 80 mm (3.1 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 JulyCologne 19°C (66°F)Olympos 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Cologne or Olympos in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Cologne and Olympos. The city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Cologne this time of year.
In October, Cologne is generally much colder than Olympos. Daily temperatures in Cologne average around 12°C (54°F), and Olympos fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Olympos this time of the year. Cologne usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during autumn. Cologne gets 104 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 249 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Cologne usually receives more rain than Olympos. Cologne gets 54 mm (2.1 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 OctoberCologne 12°C (54°F)Olympos 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Cologne or Olympos in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Cologne as well as Olympos. Many travelers come to Cologne for the museums, the Christmas ambience, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Cologne. Cologne is much colder than Olympos in the winter. The daily temperature in Cologne averages around 3°C (37°F) in January, and Olympos fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
In the winter, Cologne often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Cologne gets 43 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 147 hours of full sun.
Cologne usually gets more rain in January than Olympos. Cologne gets 61 mm (2.4 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 JanuaryCologne 3°C (37°F)Olympos 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Cologne or Olympos in the Spring?
Both Olympos and Cologne are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Cologne in the spring for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Cologne is much colder than Olympos. Typically, the spring temperatures in Cologne in April average around 10°C (50°F), and Olympos averages at about 16°C (61°F).
It's quite sunny in Olympos. Cologne usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during spring. Cologne gets 152 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 250 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Cologne usually receives more rain than Olympos. Cologne gets 55 mm (2.2 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 AprilCologne 10°C (50°F)Olympos 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Olympos and Cologne
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 3°C (37°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (39°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 7°C (44°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 10°C (50°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 14°C (58°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 17°C (63°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 19°C (66°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 19°C (66°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 16°C (61°F) | 62 mm (2.5 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 12°C (54°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 7°C (45°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 4°C (39°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
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