Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Granada?
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 Granada or Olympos?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Granada 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: Granada or Olympos?
Granada
Granada is a city of southern Spain located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in the autonomous community of Andalucia. Perhaps the most notable feature of the city is its medieval architecture that dates to the Moorish occupation of Spain. Each example stands from another time and place, strong fortresses and castles against the backdrop of lumbering mountains. Yet they are surrounded by a city thriving with modern day quirks. From castles and fortresses to bars, restaurants, and cafes, Granada is a unique setting for an otherworldly getaway.
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 10-Day Tours from Barcelona, The Best 2-Week Tours from Madrid, 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 dayGranada €150Olympos €78
The average daily cost (per person) in Granada is €150, 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 Granada and Olympos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGranada €59Olympos €29
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGranada €118Olympos €58
Compare Hotels in Granada and Olympos
Looking for a hotel in Granada 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: Granada Hotel Prices and Olympos Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Granada €22Olympos €20
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Granada
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Granada are as follows:
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7 Trip Bus Pass€5.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Granada
Also for Granada, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private transfer Granada downtown to Málaga airport (Agp): $316
- Granada airport private arrival transfer, Mercedes minivan: $239
- Private Transfer from Motril to Malaga (AGP) airport : $229
- Granada Private Intercity Transfer to Malaga: $191
- From Granada; Private transfer to Sierra Nevada (all hotels): $188
- Granada airport private arrival transfer, Mercedes Sedan: $155
- Granada City to Malaga Airport (AGP) - Departure Private Transfer: $135
- Via Ferrata Moclín with Transfers: $94
- Private Transfer Granada to Granada Train Station by Luxury van: $71
- Private Transfer Granada City to Granada Airport GRX by Sedan: $60
- Private Transfers in Granada and Andalusia: $57
- Private Luxury Airport Transfer: $53
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Olympos
Also for Olympos, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Two Days Tour to Cappadocia with HB Hotel & Transfer from Kemer: $111
- Suluada Island Boat Trip incl. Lunch and Transfer f/Kemer: $42
- Suluada Boat Tour From Antalya (Maldives of Turkey) with Lunch & Hotel Transfer: $23
- Suluada ( Maldives ) Boat Trip with Lunch and Transfer: $12
- Scuba Diving Tour with Lunch & Roundtrip Transfer from Belek: $63
- Scuba Diving Tour in Kemer with Lunch and Transfer: $35
- Scuba Diving Tour in Kemer with Lunch and Transfer: $40
- Mega Star Party Boat Trip From Kemer With Lunch And Transfer: $12
- Land of Legends Night Show with Round Transfer from Kemer: $20
- Land of Legends Night Show Roundtrip Transfer from Kemer: $27
- Kemer Suluada Boat Tour (Maldives of Turkey) With Hotel Transfer: $20
- Kemer Pirate Boat Trip with transfer from Belek: $17
Is it cheaper to fly into Granada or Olympos?
Prices for flights to both Olympos and Granada 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 dayGranada €64Olympos €34
Typical Food Prices in Granada
For Granada, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Sangria€2.50
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Sandwich to go€3.00
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Bocadillo & Drink€6.25
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Granada
For Granada, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Flamenco Show with Dinner at Jardines de Zoraya: $63
- Dinner with Paella on a Terrace in the Albayzín and Live Flamenco: $68
- Sacromonte Caves Flamenco Show with Dinner: $68
- The Granada Morning Food Tour: $76
- Walking Food Tour: $82
- Spanish Cooking Class in Granada: $90
- Food Tour in Granada: $116
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.Granada €28Olympos €20
Tours and Activities in Granada
For Granada, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Seville Tour with Alcazar, Cathedral and Giralda from Granada: $251
- 2-Hour Guided Tour of Alhambra Gardens and Alcazaba in Granada: $54
- 4 neighborhoods 4 cultures. Half day private tour in Granada: $179
- Adventure Cahorros, Monachil/ Climbing and abseiling Granada: $100
- Adventure in e-MTB: Challenge Pico Veleta at 3398m altitude: $90
- Albaicín & Sacromonte Walking Tour: $19
- Albaicín & Sacromonte: Tour with Flamenco Show: $34
- Albaicín and Sacromonte Sunset tour + Flamenco show : $71
- Albaicin & Sacramonte Electric Bike Tour in Granada : $54
- Albaicin and Sacromonte: Guided tour and sunset at Mirador San Nicolas: $34
- Albaicin guided tour with dogs: $30
- Albayzín and Sacromonte Private Guided Walking Tour in Granada: $72
Tours and Activities in Olympos
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Olympos.
- Day Tour to Suluada by Boat : $18
- 2-Day Guided Cappadocia Tour with Cave Hotel Option From Kemer: $60
- 9 Hours Rafting, Buggy Safari and Zipline Adventure from Kemer: $38
- Antalya All Inclusive Kekova Sunken City Demre and Lycia Day Tour: $79
- Antalya City and Duden Waterfalls Tour with BBQ Lunch from Kemer: $78
- Apollo Temple, Perge Ancient City, and Waterfalls Tour with Lunch: $45
- Buggy Safari and Rafting Adventure from Kemer: $42
- From Antalya: 2-Day Cappadocia, Cave Hotel, & Balloon Tour: $60
- Full Day Phaselis and Tahtali Mountain Tour from Kemer: $107
- Full Day Rafting Experience From Kemer: $20
- Gonster Party Cruise with Foam Party Swim Stops and Lunch: $43
- Goynuk Canyon Party Bus Tour with optional Water Adventure: $20
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGranada €24Olympos €12
Sample the Local Flavors in Granada
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Granada:
- Winefulness wine tasting, mindfulness, and senses that awaken: $47
- Traditional Tapas and Wine Tour: $81
- Granada Tapas and wine tour!: $81
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Granada and Olympos, we can see that Granada 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 Granada would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Granada 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 Granada Expensive? and Is Olympos Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Granada or Olympos?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Granada or Olympos in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Granada and Olympos. The summer months attract visitors to Granada because of the hiking and the family-friendly experiences.
Granada is around the same temperature as Olympos in the summer. The daily temperature in Granada averages around 25°C (77°F) in July, and Olympos fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Olympos this time of the year. In Granada, it's very sunny this time of the year. Granada usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during summer. Granada gets 348 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 385 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Granada usually receives less rain than Olympos. Granada gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyGranada 25°C (77°F)Olympos 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Granada or Olympos in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Granada as well as Olympos. The hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Granada this time of year.
In the autumn, Granada is around the same temperature as Olympos. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Granada in October average around 19°C (67°F), and Olympos averages at about 20°C (68°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Olympos. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Granada this time of the year. In the autumn, Granada often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Granada gets 213 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 249 hours of full sun.
Granada usually gets more rain in October than Olympos. Granada gets 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberGranada 19°C (67°F)Olympos 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Granada or Olympos in the Winter?
Both Olympos and Granada are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Granada for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In January, Granada is generally around the same temperature as Olympos. Daily temperatures in Granada average around 12°C (54°F), and Olympos fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
Granada usually receives more sunshine than Olympos during winter. Granada gets 171 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 147 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Granada usually receives more rain than Olympos. Granada gets 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryGranada 12°C (54°F)Olympos 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Granada or Olympos in the Spring?
Both Olympos and Granada during the spring are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Granada in the spring for the natural beauty.
Granada is around the same temperature as Olympos in the spring. The daily temperature in Granada averages around 16°C (60°F) in April, and Olympos fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
In Olympos, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Granada. In the spring, Granada often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Granada gets 220 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 250 hours of full sun.
Granada usually gets more rain in April than Olympos. Granada gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilGranada 16°C (60°F)Olympos 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Olympos and Granada
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 12°C (54°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (57°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (72°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (78°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (74°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (60°F) | 115 mm (4.5 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 13°C (55°F) | 102 mm (4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
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