Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Mykonos?
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 Mykonos or Olympos?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Mykonos and Olympos. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Mykonos or Olympos?
Mykonos
Mykonos, a Greek Island in the middle of the Aegean Sea, is part of the Cyclades group. Mykonos is one of the most touristy islands in the Aegean Sea and is famous for its whitewashed buildings that climb up the hill along with historic windmills, stunning hillside views, and fantastic seafood restaurants. Because of its popularity, Mykonos comes with a hefty tourist markup. Many passengers arrive here as part of a cruise, so during the day its small streets can become crowded with tourists and its harbor fills with large ships. August and July are the most popular times to visit, so if you're hoping to avoid to crowds it's best to come a few months earlier.
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 Contiki Tours to Greece, The Best G Adventures Tours to Greece, 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 dayMykonos €272Olympos €78
The average daily cost (per person) in Mykonos is €272, 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 Mykonos and Olympos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMykonos €74Olympos €29
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMykonos €148Olympos €58
Compare Hotels in Mykonos and Olympos
Looking for a hotel in Mykonos 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: Mykonos Hotel Prices and Olympos Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Mykonos €24Olympos €20
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Mykonos
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Mykonos:
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Bus to Paradise Beach (for 2)€5.60
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Taxi to Kalafatis€13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mykonos
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Mykonos:
- From Helicopter Transfer to Athens or Greek Island: $2,955
- Private Catamaran Cruise w/ Food, Drinks & Transfer: $880
- ❖ Private Island Tour with Transfers and Greek Meal: $235
- Private Transfer: From Scorpios to your hotel with mini bus: $223
- Private Transfer: From Scorpios to your Villa with mini bus: $211
- Private Transfer: Mykonos Town to your Villa with mini bus: $211
- Private Transfer:From your hotel to Windmills with mini bus: $188
- Private Transfer: Mykonos Windmills to your hotel-mini bus: $188
- Private Transfer: Mykonos Windmills to Airport with mini bus: $188
- Private Transfer: Mykonos Town to Airport with mini bus: $185
- Private Transfer: Airport to Mykonos Old Port with mini bus: $164
- Catamaran Cruise with Lunch, Drinks and Transfer: $164
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
- Suluada ( Maldives ) Boat Trip with Lunch and Transfer: $12
- Mega Star Party Boat Trip From Kemer With Lunch And Transfer: $12
- Kemer Full Day Pirate Boat Trip with Lunch and Optional Transfer: $14
- Kemer Pirate Boat Trip with transfer from Belek: $17
- Kemer Pirate Boat Trip With Lunch & Free Hotel Transfer: $20
- Land of Legends Night Show with Round Transfer from Kemer: $20
- Kemer Mega Star Boat Trip With Hotel Transfer and Lunch : $20
- Kemer Suluada Boat Tour (Maldives of Turkey) With Hotel Transfer: $20
- Suluada Boat Tour From Antalya (Maldives of Turkey) with Lunch & Hotel Transfer: $23
- Land of Legends Night Show Roundtrip Transfer from Kemer: $27
- Scuba Diving Tour in Kemer with Lunch and Transfer: $35
Is it cheaper to fly into Mykonos or Olympos?
Prices for flights to both Olympos and Mykonos 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 dayMykonos €83Olympos €34
Typical Food Prices in Mykonos
Some typical examples of dining costs in Mykonos are as follows:
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Two Ice cream Cones€4.50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Mykonos
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Mykonos.
- Food Tour: Aperitivo In Mykonos Town: $76
- Traditional Lunch or Dinner at the Mykonian Spiti: $76
- Sunset Boat Cruise with Light Dinner & Drinks: $101
- Sunset Sail Cruise to Rhenia, Beach Hopping, Dinner: $111
- Group Cooking Class at the Home of a Local Family: $117
- Greek Cooking Class with Meal and Wine: $141
- Hands-On Cooking Class with a Professional Chef: $141
- Mykonos Cooking Class Experience for Cruise Travelers: $141
- Cooking Class with Food and Wine: $176
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.Mykonos €23Olympos €20
Tours and Activities in Mykonos
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Mykonos are as follows:
- 2 Hours walking tour in Mykonos Town: $141
- Captivating Love Tour Around Mykonos: $389
- Cruise to Rhenia Island with Stop at Ancient Delos: $117
- Delos Synagogue: Jewish Heritage Private Tour from Mykonos: $516
- Discover Mykonos Island In Half Day Private Tour: $173
- Explore Mykonos Island with a 650cc ATV / QUAD Tour: $152
- Explore Mykonos Tour with a Luxury Mini Bus Tour: $239
- Family Walking Tour - Private Group up to 10: $410
- Fascinating Beauties of Mykonos - Walking Tour: $562
- Feel like a local - Walking Tour in Mykonos Town 2hours: $41
- From Mykonos Cruise Port: Old Town Visit and Beach Getaway: $72
- From Mykonos Port: Delos Guided Tour: $99
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 dayMykonos €20Olympos €12
Sample the Local Flavors in Mykonos
Also in Mykonos, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Mykonos Town & Brewery:2-Hour Walking Tour with Beer Tasting: $76
- Mykonos Bar Crawl with a Local: $76
- Winery Vineyard Experience with Food & Wine Tasting: $80
- Wine Tasting at a Mykonian Farm: $88
- Half-Day Wine Tasting and Snack at a Local House: $164
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Mykonos and Olympos, we can see that Mykonos 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 Mykonos would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Mykonos 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 Mykonos Expensive? and Is Olympos Expensive?.
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.