Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Kotor?
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 Kotor 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 Kotor and Olympos can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Kotor or Olympos?
Kotor
A coastal town of Montenegro, Kotor is also a beautifully-preserved fortified, medieval town, featuring a labyrinth of cobbled streets, lively piazzas, historic churches, and a spread of bars and restaurants throughout its historic Old Town.
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 Montenegro, The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro, 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 dayKotor €131Olympos €78
The average daily cost (per person) in Kotor is €131, 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 Kotor and Olympos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKotor €49Olympos €29
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKotor €98Olympos €58
Compare Hotels in Kotor and Olympos
Looking for a hotel in Kotor 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: Kotor Hotel Prices and Olympos Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kotor €9.26Olympos €20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kotor
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kotor:
- Speedboat Tour or Transfer with Custom Options: $293
- Transfer Portonovi / Herceg Novi to Dubrovnik Old Town: $274
- Private Transfer from Herceg Novi to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV): $242
- Kotor to Podgorica one way transfer: $227
- Private Transfer from Tivat Airport (TIV) to Ulcinj: $211
- Old Town Budva and Kotor Guided Tour with Transfers: $176
- Montenegro: Podgorica Airport to One&Only One-Way Transfer: $166
- Private Transfer from Herceg Novi to Tivat Airport (TIV): $162
- Private Transfer from Tivat Airport (TIV) to Herceg Novi: $162
- Private transfer from Herceg Novi to Dubrovnik airport: $155
- Airport Transfer Tivat/Porto Montenegro to Portonovi /Herceg Novi: $155
- Private Transfer from Herceg Novi, Meljine or Igalo to Tivat airport: $155
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 Kotor or Olympos?
Prices for flights to both Olympos and Kotor 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 dayKotor €74Olympos €34
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kotor
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kotor.
- Handmade Pasta Cooking Class with Italian Chef in Montenegro: $54
- 3 Hour Kotor Food Tour - Rick Steves' Recommended: $167
- 3H Food Tour: $176
- Old Town Walking Tour and Cooking Class: $176
- Kotor City Tour and Cooking Class : $222
- Kotor private cooking class with lunch and Old town guided tour: $247
- Cooking class in a local home & old town walking tour: $334
- Private City Tour and Cooking Class: $363
- City, Perast, Our Lady of the Rocks and Cooking Class: $385
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.Kotor €8.32Olympos €20
Tours and Activities in Kotor
Here are a few actual costs in Kotor for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 3hr Blue Cave, Submarine Tunnel, and Lady of the Rocks Tour: $48
- Gourmet Sailing Day Adventure: $149
- Old Kotor ,Charming Perast & Our Lady of the Rocks Private tour : $101
- 1-Day Montenegro Hiking Tour to Durmitor National Park : $130
- 2025 Blue Cave Speedboat Tour from Kotor: $38
- 2025 Private Blue Cave Guided Speedboat adventure Tour from Kotor: $298
- 3 Hours Blue Cave Tour in Montenegro: $48
- 3-Hour Private Blue Cave Tour: $243
- 4 Hours Blue Cave Tour and Gastronomic Journey in Boka Bay: $82
- 7 hr private tour Perast, Kotor Bay & Blue Cave, lunch break: $701
- Adriatic Jewels Tour: Saint Stefan – Budva - Tivat : $267
- Adventure park ’Lovcen’ and Njegos’s Mausoleum : $216
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 dayKotor €8.51Olympos €12
Sample the Local Flavors in Kotor
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Kotor:
- Kotor : Old Town Food & Wine Tasting Tour: $117
- Skadar Lake National Park with Wine Tasting: $468
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kotor and Olympos, we can see that Kotor 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 Kotor would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Kotor 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 Kotor Expensive? and Is Olympos Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Kotor 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 Kotor or Olympos in the Summer?
Both Olympos and Kotor during the summer are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Kotor for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the small town charm, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
Kotor is around the same temperature as Olympos in the summer. The daily temperature in Kotor averages around 26°C (80°F) in July, and Olympos fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
In Olympos, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Kotor. In the summer, Kotor often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Kotor gets 341 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 385 hours of full sun.
Kotor usually gets more rain in July than Olympos. Kotor gets 47 mm (1.8 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 JulyKotor 26°C (80°F)Olympos 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Kotor or Olympos in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Kotor and Olympos. The autumn months attract visitors to Kotor because of the hiking trails, the small town atmosphere, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Kotor is cooler than Olympos. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Kotor in October average around 17°C (63°F), and Olympos averages at about 20°C (68°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Olympos this time of the year. In Kotor, it's very sunny this time of the year. Kotor usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during autumn. Kotor gets 203 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 249 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Kotor gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Kotor usually receives more rain than Olympos. Kotor gets 174 mm (6.9 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 OctoberKotor 17°C (63°F)Olympos 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Kotor or Olympos in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Kotor as well as Olympos. The cuisine are the main draw to Kotor this time of year.
In January, Kotor is generally much colder than Olympos. Daily temperatures in Kotor average around 6°C (42°F), and Olympos fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
In the winter, Kotor often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Kotor gets 121 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 147 hours of full sun.
Kotor receives a lot of rain in the winter. Kotor usually gets more rain in January than Olympos. Kotor gets 186 mm (7.3 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 JanuaryKotor 6°C (42°F)Olympos 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Kotor or Olympos in the Spring?
Both Olympos and Kotor are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Kotor for the beaches, the small town charm, and the natural beauty.
Kotor is cooler than Olympos in the spring. The daily temperature in Kotor averages around 14°C (58°F) in April, and Olympos fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
It's quite sunny in Olympos. Kotor usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during spring. Kotor gets 194 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 250 hours of full sun in the spring.
It's quite rainy in Kotor. In April, Kotor usually receives more rain than Olympos. Kotor gets 154 mm (6.1 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 AprilKotor 14°C (58°F)Olympos 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Olympos and Kotor
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 6°C (42°F) | 186 mm (7.3 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 172 mm (6.8 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (51°F) | 173 mm (6.8 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (58°F) | 154 mm (6.1 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (80°F) | 47 mm (1.8 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (63°F) | 174 mm (6.9 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 11°C (53°F) | 224 mm (8.8 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (45°F) | 215 mm (8.5 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
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