Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Lisbon?
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 Lisbon or Olympos?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Lisbon 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: Lisbon or Olympos?
Lisbon
Portugal's capital city of Lisbon continues to grow in popularity as a travel destination. The cultural scene has come to life in recent years and the city itself is stunningly beautiful. It sits on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean and is made up of hills that create a dramatic and scenic layout. The city has many white-bleached limestone buildings, narrow alleyways, and a laidback charm that appeals to visitors.
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 in Portugal, The Best 2-Week Tours in 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 dayLisbon €167Olympos €78
The average daily cost (per person) in Lisbon is €167, 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 Lisbon and Olympos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLisbon €63Olympos €29
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLisbon €126Olympos €58
Compare Hotels in Lisbon and Olympos
Looking for a hotel in Lisbon 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: Lisbon Hotel Prices and Olympos Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lisbon €25Olympos €20
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lisbon
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Lisbon:
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Taxi Ride€6.50
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lisbon
Also for Lisbon, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From the Algarve to Lisbon; Guided transfer with extra Wow!: $763
- Transfer to Six Senses Douro Valley from Lisbon: $763
- Private Transfer: Seville to Lisbon: $705
- Full Day Tour - Transfer to Algarve from Lisbon with Stops: $705
- Private Door to Door Transfers from/to (Seville - Lisbon): $587
- Private Transfer to Porto with stops until 3 cities: $528
- Private Transfer From Algarve To Lisbon By 8 Seats Minibus: $528
- One Way Private Transfer to/from Faro: $505
- Transfer to Porto with Obidos and Nazare: $481
- Algarve to Lisbon Airport Transfer: $470
- Private Transfer Lisbon-Algarve: $370
- From Private Transfer to Lagos/Portimão/Carvoeiro: $364
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 Lisbon or Olympos?
Prices for flights to both Olympos and Lisbon 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 dayLisbon €73Olympos €34
Typical Food Prices in Lisbon
For Lisbon, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Coffee€2.50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lisbon
For Lisbon, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Lisbon Exclusive Sunset Cruise – Pizza, Open Bar & Dolphins: $29
- Lisbon Sunset DJ Party – Luxury Boat, Pizza & Open Bar: $29
- Hard Rock Cafe Lisbon with Set Lunch or Dinner : $32
- Lisbon Sunset DJ Party – Luxury Boat, Pizza & Open Bar: $35
- Traditional Walking Food Tour: $50
- Fado Show and Portuguese Dinner: $57
- Alfama Tour and Live Fado with Traditional Dinner: $58
- Pizza Cruise on a Luxury Boat with Open Bar: $59
- Lisbon Sangria – Exclusive Luxury Cruise with Pizza & Music: $59
- Portuguese street food cooking class with Drinks: $59
- Pizza Cruise on a Luxury Boat with Open Bar: $60
- Pastel de Nata Cooking Class in Lisbon: $60
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.Lisbon €24Olympos €20
Tours and Activities in Lisbon
For Lisbon, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Óbidos - Nazaré - Mafra (National Palace of Mafra)Private tour from Lisbon: $173
- 2 Hours Surf Lesson Experience in Costa da Caprica: $42
- Divine Journey : Fatima Full Day Private Tour: $215
- Expert Guided Walking Tour of Belém with Stunning view & History: $191
- Fatima, Batalha, Nazare, Obidos Small Group Tour From Lisbon: $90
- Guided Tour to Sintra with 4 Monuments Visit, Private Full Day: $263
- Lisbon Essential Walking Tour: History, Stories and Lifestyle: $30
- Private Sailing Experience: $179
- Sintra, Cascais and Estoril Coast with Tickets from Lisbon: $76
- Tour of Groutes Mira de Aire + Battle Monastery: $179
- from Sintra half-day sightseeing tour: $215
- Évora Tour: $179
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 dayLisbon €18Olympos €12
Sample the Local Flavors in Lisbon
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Lisbon:
- Lisbon Port Wine Tasting at Taylors Shop and Tasting Room: $19
- 1-Hour Portuguese Wine Tasting Session: $22
- Pub Crawl with Open Bar, Shots & VIP Club Entry: $23
- Pub Crawl with Open Bar (Premium Upgrade Available): $23
- Lisbon Pub Crawl: Unlimited Drinks, Shots & V.I.P Club Entry: $23
- Private Bar Crawl in Lisbon: $24
- Lisbon Pub Crawl: $24
- Portuguese Wine Tasting: $25
- Guided Port Wine Tasting Apéritif/Digestif: $28
- Port Wine Tasting Apéritif/Digestif at Portuguese Wine Bar: $29
- Lisbon Wine Tasting: $29
- Catamaran Luxury Sunset and Wine Tour: $42
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lisbon and Olympos, we can see that Lisbon 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 Lisbon would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lisbon 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 Lisbon Expensive? and Is Olympos Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Lisbon 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 Lisbon or Olympos in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Lisbon and Olympos. The summer months attract visitors to Lisbon because of the beaches, the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Lisbon is cooler than Olympos. Typically, the summer temperatures in Lisbon in July average around 23°C (73°F), and Olympos averages at about 27°C (80°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Olympos this time of the year. In Lisbon, it's very sunny this time of the year. Lisbon usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during summer. Lisbon gets 352 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 385 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Lisbon usually receives less rain than Olympos. Lisbon gets 5 mm (0.2 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 JulyLisbon 23°C (73°F)Olympos 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Lisbon or Olympos in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Lisbon as well as Olympos. The city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Lisbon this time of year.
In October, Lisbon is generally around the same temperature as Olympos. Daily temperatures in Lisbon average around 19°C (66°F), and Olympos fluctuates around 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 Lisbon this time of the year. In the autumn, Lisbon often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Lisbon gets 213 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 249 hours of full sun.
Lisbon usually gets more rain in October than Olympos. Lisbon 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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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLisbon 19°C (66°F)Olympos 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Lisbon or Olympos in the Winter?
Both Olympos and Lisbon are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Lisbon for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Lisbon is around the same temperature as Olympos in the winter. The daily temperature in Lisbon averages around 12°C (53°F) in January, and Olympos fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
Lisbon usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Olympos during winter. Lisbon gets 144 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 147 hours of full sun in the winter.
It's quite rainy in Lisbon. In January, Lisbon usually receives more rain than Olympos. Lisbon gets 110 mm (4.3 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 JanuaryLisbon 12°C (53°F)Olympos 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Lisbon or Olympos in the Spring?
Both Olympos and Lisbon during the spring are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Lisbon in the spring for the beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Lisbon is around the same temperature as Olympos. Typically, the spring temperatures in Lisbon in April average around 16°C (60°F), and Olympos averages at about 16°C (61°F).
In Olympos, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Lisbon. In the spring, Lisbon often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Olympos. Lisbon gets 235 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 250 hours of full sun.
Lisbon usually gets more rain in April than Olympos. Lisbon gets 64 mm (2.5 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 AprilLisbon 16°C (60°F)Olympos 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Olympos and Lisbon
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 12°C (53°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (58°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (74°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.