Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Pisa?
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 Pisa or Olympos?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Pisa 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: Pisa or Olympos?
Pisa
Located in Tuscany, Pisa is most famous for its Leaning Tower. The city has a population of about 100,000 people and there are a surprising number of impressive sights that you might miss if you simply pass through to see the tower. There are many architectural and artistic sights that make the city noteworthy as well. The atmosphere of Pisa is also influenced by its university. Of the 100,000 person population, about 60,000 are students. The students bring the city to life with many parties, shows, and interesting cultural events. They stay active into the night and entertainment options are not limited. The student presence is most obvious once you're outside of the touristy Campo dei Miracoli.
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 in Italy, The Best Bicycle Tours in Italy, 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 dayPisa €239Olympos €78
The average daily cost (per person) in Pisa is €239, 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 Pisa and Olympos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPisa €104Olympos €29
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPisa €208Olympos €58
Compare Hotels in Pisa and Olympos
Looking for a hotel in Pisa 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: Pisa Hotel Prices and Olympos Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Pisa €44Olympos €20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pisa
Also for Pisa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Florence: Private Transfer from Pisa Airport (PSA): $432
- Pisa Airport (PSA) to Florence - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $270
- Private transfer from Pisa to Florence with 2h stop in Lucca: $269
- Private Transfer from Pisa (PSA) Airport to Lido di Camaiore: $264
- Private Transfer from Pisa (PSA) Airport to Lucca: $262
- Private Arrival Transfer: Pisa Airport to Florence Hotel: $241
- Private Transfer From Pisa To Florence, English Speaking Driver: $229
- Pisa to Florence Airport (FLR) - Departure Private Transfer: $173
- Private Transfer from Pisa (PSA) Airport to Tirrenia: $158
- Private Transfer from Pisa (PSA) Airport to Marina di Pisa: $153
- Pisa Airport to Florence Private Transfer: $151
- Private Transfer from Marina di Pisa to Pisa (PSA) Airport: $145
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 Pisa or Olympos?
Prices for flights to both Olympos and Pisa 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 dayPisa €102Olympos €34
Typical Food Prices in Pisa
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Pisa:
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Dinner€75
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pisa
For Pisa, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Chianni: wine and oil tasting with lunch or dinner: $59
- Pisa’s Ultimate Food Tour: Full Tuscan Meal by Do Eat Better: $89
- Dining experience at a local's home in Pontedera with cooking demo: $102
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Carrara with Show Cooking: $102
- Ultimate Food Tour with Full Tuscan Meal with a Local: $104
- Pisa Private Cooking Class: $106
- Authentic Full dinner & Wine Experience with a Sommelier in Pisa: $112
- Pisa Traditional Food Tour: $142
- Private Show Cooking and Social Dining Experience: $152
- Private Home-made Pasta Cooking Class: $152
- Private Home-Made Pasta Cooking Class in Pisa.: $155
- Hands-On Cooking Class at a Local's Home: $169
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.Pisa €43Olympos €20
Tours and Activities in Pisa
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Pisa.
- Pisa Leaning Tower and Complex Entry Tickets with Audio Guide: $54
- 2-Hour Small-Group Walking Tour of Pisa Off The Beaten Path: $31
- Best of Pisa Guided Walking Tour with Leaning Tower Entry Ticket: $59
- Best of Pisa and Leaning Tower Guided Tour for Kids and Families: $299
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $107
- Best of Small Group Tour with Admission Tickets: $59
- Carrara Marble Quarries Tour by Land Rover: $90
- Carrara: Exclusive Marble Cave Tour Adventure in a 4x4: $90
- Cinque Terre tour in Small Group from Pisa: $202
- Discover Tower Admission & Iconic Landmark Tour: $181
- E-bike guided tour. The surroundings of History, Nature, and Secret Glimpses: $87
- Excursions / Van Tours / Sightseeing: $128
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 dayPisa €21Olympos €12
Sample the Local Flavors in Pisa
Also in Pisa, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Winery Tour and Wine Tasting with Local Food Pairing: $41
- Wine Tasting with Local Bites in Pisa near the Tower: $46
- Wine Tasting with Local Bites in Pisa near the Tower: $47
- Soiana: Vineyard & Cellar Tour with Wine Tasting near Pisa: $52
- Cathedral Guided Tour & Wine Tasting & Optional Tower: $85
- From Pisa or Lucca: Half-Day Tuscany Chianti Wine Tasting: $98
- Chianti Half-day Wine Tour in the Tuscan's Hills from Pisa: $106
- Guided tour in San Miniato and wine tasting!: $108
- Tuscan Wine Tour by van from Pisa: $185
- Chianti Classico Wine Tour and San Gimignano Visit Half Day: $215
- "Ramble Through The Rolling Hills Of Chianti" with lunch & Wine Tastings: $299
- PRIVATE TOUR: Full-Day in Volterra & San Gimignano with Wine Tasting Experience: $299
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Pisa and Olympos, we can see that Pisa 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 Pisa would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Pisa 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 Pisa Expensive? and Is Olympos Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Pisa 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 Pisa or Olympos in the Summer?
Both Olympos and Pisa are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The summer months attract visitors to Pisa because of the beaches and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Pisa is generally cooler than Olympos. Daily temperatures in Pisa average around 23°C (73°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 Pisa. Pisa usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during summer. Pisa gets 316 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 385 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Pisa usually receives more rain than Olympos. Pisa gets 30 mm (1.2 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 JulyPisa 23°C (73°F)Olympos 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Pisa or Olympos in the Autumn?
Both Olympos and Pisa during the autumn are popular places to visit. The shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Pisa this time of year.
Pisa is cooler than Olympos in the autumn. The daily temperature in Pisa averages around 17°C (63°F) in October, and Olympos fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
In Olympos, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the autumn, Pisa often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Pisa gets 177 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 249 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Pisa. Pisa usually gets more rain in October than Olympos. Pisa gets 150 mm (5.9 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 OctoberPisa 17°C (63°F)Olympos 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Pisa or Olympos in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Pisa and Olympos. Many travelers come to Pisa for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In the winter, Pisa is much colder than Olympos. Typically, the winter temperatures in Pisa in January average around 7°C (45°F), and Olympos averages at about 11°C (52°F).
Pisa usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during winter. Pisa gets 105 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 147 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Pisa usually receives more rain than Olympos. Pisa gets 70 mm (2.8 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 JanuaryPisa 7°C (45°F)Olympos 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Pisa or Olympos in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Pisa as well as Olympos. Many visitors come to Pisa in the spring for the beaches and the natural beauty.
In April, Pisa is generally cooler than Olympos. Daily temperatures in Pisa average around 13°C (55°F), and Olympos fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Olympos. In the spring, Pisa often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Pisa gets 192 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 250 hours of full sun.
Pisa receives a lot of rain in the spring. Pisa usually gets more rain in April than Olympos. Pisa gets 110 mm (4.3 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 AprilPisa 13°C (55°F)Olympos 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Olympos and Pisa
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 7°C (45°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (52°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 16°C (61°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (68°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 21°C (70°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (63°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 11°C (52°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 8°C (46°F) | 80 mm (3.1 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.