Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Setubal?
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 Setubal 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 Setubal and Olympos can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Setubal or Olympos?
Setubal
Setubal is a busy working port and major commercial fishing center. Setubal is a city that has always had a close connection to the seas, and this is celebrated along the newly rejuvenated waterfront, which encompasses the colorful fishing harbor, the popular urban park and the Troia Peninsula ferry terminal. Within the charming historic center is a maze of narrow alleys, hidden plazas, and family-owned shops, along with Portugal's largest fish market. Setubal is primarily an industrial city, but is situated in a region of immense beauty; to the east is the stunning Serra da Arrabida, to the north is historic Palmela, while to the south are the paradise beaches of the Troia Peninsula. Setubal may not be a conventional holiday destination, but there is a surprising amount to see and do within the city and the surrounding region.
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 Portugal, The Best Hiking & Trekking 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 daySetubal €149Olympos €78
The average daily cost (per person) in Setubal is €149, 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 Setubal and Olympos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSetubal €59Olympos €29
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSetubal €118Olympos €58
Compare Hotels in Setubal and Olympos
Looking for a hotel in Setubal 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: Setubal Hotel Prices and Olympos Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Setubal €54Olympos €20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Setubal
Also for Setubal, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfers (Lisbon - Évora) / (Évora - Lisbon): $286
- Transfer Sesimbra to Lisbon Airport: $102
- Setúbal: Ilha Deserta Boat Transfer with Free Time: $29
- Boat Transfer to Ribeiro do Cavalo Beach with Return: $24
- Ribeiro do Cavalo Beach Taxi Boat Transfer Round Trip: $24
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 Setubal or Olympos?
Prices for flights to both Olympos and Setubal 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 daySetubal €60Olympos €34
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Setubal
For Setubal, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Lisbon Guided Tour with Live Fado Show and Traditional Dinner : $225
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.Setubal €12Olympos €20
Tours and Activities in Setubal
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Setubal.
- Horse Carriage Tour on the Mountain in Palmela: $183
- Secrets of Setúbal: Exploration Game and Tour: $7.17
- Évora Catholic History Tour: $101
- Évora Jewish History Tour: $101
- Évora Private Walking Tour, By Local Guide: $56
- Évora or Montemor-o-Novo: Guided Tour to Escoural Caves: $30
- 4x4 Tour to the Wonders of Cabo Espichel : $60
- 4x4 and Boat Tour in Arrabida Natural Park: $108
- Arrábida - Sesimbra: Nature Jeep Tour: $65
- Arrábida Kayak Tour with Secret Beaches & Beach Picnic: $186
- Arrabida Adventure Circuit: $72
- Boat Tour - Arrábida Coves: $42
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 daySetubal €10Olympos €12
Sample the Local Flavors in Setubal
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Setubal:
- Workshop - Wine Tasting 101: $72
- Sesimbra: Half-Day Tour to Arrabida with Wine Tasting: $143
- Half Day Wine Tour Around Evora: $156
- Lisbon Getaway: Private Arrabida Wine Tour with Cheese Tasting: $213
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Setubal and Olympos, we can see that Setubal 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 Setubal would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Setubal 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 Setubal Expensive? and Is Olympos Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Setubal 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 Setubal or Olympos in the Summer?
Both Olympos and Setubal are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities.
Setubal is cooler than Olympos in the summer. The daily temperature in Setubal averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, 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 Setubal. Setubal usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during summer. Setubal gets 352 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 385 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Setubal usually receives less rain than Olympos. Setubal 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 JulySetubal 23°C (73°F)Olympos 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Setubal or Olympos in the Autumn?
Both Olympos and Setubal during the autumn are popular places to visit.
In the autumn, Setubal is around the same temperature as Olympos. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Setubal in October average around 19°C (66°F), and Olympos averages at about 20°C (68°F).
In Olympos, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Setubal. In the autumn, Setubal often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Setubal gets 213 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 249 hours of full sun.
Setubal usually gets more rain in October than Olympos. Setubal 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 OctoberSetubal 19°C (66°F)Olympos 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Setubal or Olympos in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Setubal and Olympos.
In January, Setubal is generally around the same temperature as Olympos. Daily temperatures in Setubal average around 12°C (53°F), and Olympos fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
Setubal usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Olympos during winter. Setubal gets 144 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 147 hours of full sun in the winter.
Setubal gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Setubal usually receives more rain than Olympos. Setubal 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 JanuarySetubal 12°C (53°F)Olympos 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Setubal or Olympos in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Setubal as well as Olympos.
Setubal is around the same temperature as Olympos in the spring. The daily temperature in Setubal averages around 16°C (60°F) in April, 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 Setubal this time of the year. In the spring, Setubal often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Olympos. Setubal gets 235 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 250 hours of full sun.
Setubal usually gets more rain in April than Olympos. Setubal 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 AprilSetubal 16°C (60°F)Olympos 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Olympos and Setubal
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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) |
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