Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Valletta?
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 Valletta or Olympos?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Valletta and Olympos can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Valletta or Olympos?
Valletta
A harbor city and the capital city of the island of Malta, Valletta dates back to the 16th-century with a preserved architectural heritage that earned the city a place on the UNESCO World Heritage List. It is best known for its museums, palaces, and churches.
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 Historical Tours in Malta, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Malta, 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 dayValletta €140Olympos €78
The average daily cost (per person) in Valletta is €140, 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 Valletta and Olympos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personValletta €65Olympos €29
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomValletta €130Olympos €58
Compare Hotels in Valletta and Olympos
Looking for a hotel in Valletta 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: Valletta Hotel Prices and Olympos Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Valletta €24Olympos €20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Valletta
Also for Valletta, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Temples Tour (Pick-up, Transfer, Tickets & Drop-off Included): $222
- Private Airport Transfer in Malta: $101
- From Malta: Gozo Jeep Tour with Lunch and Hotel Transfers: $96
- Malta: Half-Day Quad Bike Adventure Tour Including Transfers: $93
- Turkish Gullet Cruise to Gozo and Comino with Lunch and Transfers: $90
- From Sliema: Three Bay Cruise with Lunch and Optional Transfers: $78
- Malta Airport Private Transfers: $66
- Private One-way Airport Transfer from Malta Airport to Malta: $61
- Malta Airport Transfers : $60
- Airport Transfers (Private): $54
- Departure Transfer: Malta Island to Malta Airport MLA by Van: $47
- The Three Fortified Cities of Malta Half Day Tour Incl. Boat Trip and Transfers: $47
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 Valletta or Olympos?
Prices for flights to both Olympos and Valletta 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 dayValletta €56Olympos €34
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Valletta
For Valletta, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Valletta Food Tour: $60
- Valletta Food Tour - Eat like a local: $60
- Folklore Evening Dinner Show at a Traditional Maltese Restaurant Incl. Transfers: $73
- Fireworks Festival Cruise Including Dinner, Drinks and Transport: $81
- Christmas Tour in Gozo (afternoon) inc. Dinner: $102
- The Valletta Food Tour Experience, a private tour: $150
- Private Valletta Food Tour: $175
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.Valletta €27Olympos €20
Tours and Activities in Valletta
For Valletta, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Malta Private Half-Day Tour at Blue Grotto, Mdina and Ħaġar Qim: $167
- 2 hour Private Boat Adventure Tour of Comino and Blue Lagoon: $264
- 3 Cities Tour: $16
- 3 Hours Private Picnic Experience in Malta: $273
- 30-Minute Mdina Experience Audio-Visual Show Ticket (Open Ticket): $6.55
- 48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Pass Bus + Harbour Cruise: $55
- 90 minutes Harbour Cruise in Valletta - ticket only: $22
- All Inclusive Blue Lagoon & Sunset Quad Tour in Gozo : $117
- All Inclusive Sunset Tuk Tuk Tour in Gozo & Blue Lagoon in Comino: $102
- Best of Mdina and Rabat Walking Tour: $20
- Best of Valletta Walking Tour: $20
- Blue Grotto and Marsaxlokk Half-Day Tour from Valletta: $45
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 dayValletta €16Olympos €12
Sample the Local Flavors in Valletta
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Valletta:
- Malta Pub Crawl: $22
- Brewery Experience with Beer Tasting and Transport: $39
- Malta: The Three Cities and Wine Tasting Tour: $55
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Valletta and Olympos, we can see that Valletta 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 Valletta would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Valletta 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 Valletta Expensive? and Is Olympos Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Valletta or Olympos?
Olympos has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Valletta experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Valletta or Olympos in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Valletta and Olympos. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Valletta year-round.
In the summer, Valletta is around the same temperature as Olympos. Typically, the summer temperatures in Valletta in July average around 26°C (79°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 Valletta, it's very sunny this time of the year. Valletta usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Olympos during summer. Valletta gets 365 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 385 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Valletta usually receives more rain than Olympos. Valletta gets 10 mm (0.4 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 JulyValletta 26°C (79°F)Olympos 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Valletta or Olympos in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Valletta as well as Olympos. Valletta attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Valletta is generally around the same temperature as Olympos. Daily temperatures in Valletta average around 21°C (70°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 Valletta this time of the year. In the autumn, Valletta often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Valletta gets 221 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 249 hours of full sun.
Valletta usually gets more rain in October than Olympos. Valletta 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 OctoberValletta 21°C (70°F)Olympos 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Valletta or Olympos in the Winter?
Both Olympos and Valletta are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Valletta throughout the year.
Valletta is a little warmer than Olympos in the winter. The daily temperature in Valletta averages around 13°C (55°F) in January, and Olympos fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
Valletta usually receives more sunshine than Olympos during winter. Valletta gets 159 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 147 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Valletta usually receives more rain than Olympos. Valletta gets 90 mm (3.5 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 JanuaryValletta 13°C (55°F)Olympos 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Valletta or Olympos in the Spring?
Both Olympos and Valletta during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Valletta because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the spring, Valletta is around the same temperature as Olympos. Typically, the spring temperatures in Valletta in April average around 16°C (61°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 Valletta. In the spring, Valletta often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Olympos. Valletta gets 247 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 250 hours of full sun.
Valletta usually gets more rain in April than Olympos. Valletta gets 30 mm (1.2 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 AprilValletta 16°C (61°F)Olympos 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Olympos and Valletta
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 21°C (70°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 17°C (63°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 14°C (57°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
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