Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Lanzarote?
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 Lanzarote or Olympos?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Lanzarote or Olympos, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Lanzarote or Olympos?
Lanzarote
Lanzarote is one of Spain's Canary Islands, located off the northwestern coast of Africa. Some of its most popular features include the volcanic landscape of Timanfaya National Park, the underground caverns of Cueva de los Verdes, as well as the resort towns of Costa Teguise, Puerto del Carmen, and Playa Blanca.
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 Barcelona, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Spain, 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 dayLanzarote €192Olympos €78
The average daily cost (per person) in Lanzarote is €192, 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 Lanzarote and Olympos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLanzarote €95Olympos €29
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLanzarote €190Olympos €58
Compare Hotels in Lanzarote and Olympos
Looking for a hotel in Lanzarote 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: Olympos Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lanzarote €40Olympos €20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lanzarote
Also for Lanzarote, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private transfers from Lanzarote airport (ACE) to Playa Banca: $96
- Graciosa Marine Reserve Catamaran Day Trip with Transfers: $94
- Private Transfer from Lanzarote Airport (ACE) to Arrecife Port: $81
- Private Transfer from Arrecife Port to Lanzarote Airport (ACE): $81
- Private Transfer from Arrecife Cruise Port to Arrecife Hotels: $81
- Private Transfer from Arrecife hotels to Arrecife Cruise Port: $81
- Lanzarote Airport Departure Transfer (Playa Blanca Hotels to Lanzarote Airport): $64
- Dolphin-Watching Sunset Cruise with Transfers: $60
- From Round-Trip Ferry Transfer to Fuerteventura: $53
- Guided Volcano Hike with Transfers: $49
- La Graciosa at your leisure (bus transfer and return ferry ticket): $48
- Lanzarote Airport Departure Transfer (Costa Teguise Hotels to Lanzarote Airport): $45
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
- Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Kemer Hotels: $107
- Antalya Kemer Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $89
- Antalya Kiris Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $89
- Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Beldibi Hotels: $84
- Antalya Beldibi Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $72
- Scuba Diving Tour with Lunch & Roundtrip Transfer from Belek: $63
- 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
- Suluada Island Boat Trip incl. Lunch and Transfer f/Kemer: $42
- Scuba Diving Tour in Kemer with Lunch and Transfer: $40
Is it cheaper to fly into Lanzarote or Olympos?
Prices for flights to both Olympos and Lanzarote 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 dayLanzarote €73Olympos €34
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lanzarote
For Lanzarote, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- MHT Lanzarote - Music Hall Tavern - Comedy Drag Dinner Show: $53
- MHT - Music Hall Tavern - Comedy Drag Dinner Show: $63
- Timanfaya National Park: Evening Tour with Volcano Dinner: $140
- Timanfaya Evening Experience and Volcano Dinner: $142
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.Lanzarote €17Olympos €20
Tours and Activities in Lanzarote
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Lanzarote.
- 2-Hour Ryker Tour through the North of Lanzarote: $149
- 2-Hour Surfing Experience for Beginners in Famara: $60
- 2-hour Buggy Tour from Costa Teguise: $155
- 2.5-hour Lanzarote Sunset Cruise from Marina Puerto del Carmen: $59
- 20-Minute Jet Ski Adventure in Puerto del Carmen: $71
- 2h Buggy Tour guided by the north of Lanzarote: $155
- 2hrs Dolphins Sunset Sailing Cruise With Drink: $61
- 3 Hour Amazing Automatic Can Am Buggy Tour of Beautiful Lanzarote: $203
- 3 Hour Guided Buggy Tour Around the Island of Lanzarote: $287
- 3 Hours Guided Tour with Polaris SLINGSHOT Around Lanzarote: $202
- 3-Hour Ryker Tour through the North of Lanzarote: $190
- 3-Hour Walking Tour in Los Volcanes Nature Reserve: $61
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 dayLanzarote €9.29Olympos €12
Sample the Local Flavors in Lanzarote
Also in Lanzarote, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine Lovers: Wine Tasting Tour at El Grifo Bodega Lanzarote: $59
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lanzarote and Olympos, we can see that Lanzarote 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 Lanzarote would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lanzarote 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 Lanzarote Expensive? and Is Olympos Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Lanzarote 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 Lanzarote or Olympos in the Summer?
Both Olympos and Lanzarote are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities.
In July, Lanzarote is generally cooler than Olympos. Daily temperatures in Lanzarote average around 24°C (75°F), and Olympos fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
It's quite sunny in Olympos. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Lanzarote. Lanzarote usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during summer. Lanzarote gets 282 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 385 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Lanzarote usually receives less rain than Olympos. Lanzarote gets 0 mm (0 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 JulyLanzarote 24°C (75°F)Olympos 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Olympos in the Autumn?
Both Olympos and Lanzarote during the autumn are popular places to visit.
Lanzarote is a little warmer than Olympos in the autumn. The daily temperature in Lanzarote averages around 23°C (73°F) in October, and Olympos fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
In Olympos, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Lanzarote. In the autumn, Lanzarote often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Lanzarote gets 224 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 249 hours of full sun.
Lanzarote usually gets more rain in October than Olympos. Lanzarote gets 10 mm (0.4 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 OctoberLanzarote 23°C (73°F)Olympos 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Olympos in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Lanzarote and Olympos.
In the winter, Lanzarote is much warmer than Olympos. Typically, the winter temperatures in Lanzarote in January average around 17°C (63°F), and Olympos averages at about 11°C (52°F).
In Lanzarote, it's very sunny this time of the year. Lanzarote usually receives more sunshine than Olympos during winter. Lanzarote gets 204 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 147 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Lanzarote usually receives more rain than Olympos. Lanzarote gets 16 mm (0.6 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 JanuaryLanzarote 17°C (63°F)Olympos 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Olympos in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Lanzarote as well as Olympos.
In April, Lanzarote is generally a little warmer than Olympos. Daily temperatures in Lanzarote average around 20°C (68°F), and Olympos fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Olympos. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Lanzarote this time of the year. In the spring, Lanzarote often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Olympos. Lanzarote gets 250 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 250 hours of full sun.
Lanzarote usually gets less rain in April than Olympos. Lanzarote gets 5 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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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLanzarote 20°C (68°F)Olympos 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Olympos and Lanzarote
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 17°C (63°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 18°C (64°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (75°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
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