Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Vienna?
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 Vienna or Olympos?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Vienna or Olympos, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Vienna or Olympos?
Vienna
Vienna is the largest city and capital of Austria. It has a population of over 1.7 million and is a cultural, political and economic center for the country. The historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and some complain that it feels more like a museum than a real city. Outside of the historical center though, is a young and vibrant city with a huge music scene, many street performers, and eclectic and fun restaurants and nightclubs.
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 Tours for Seniors to Austria, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Austria, 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 dayVienna €176Olympos €78
The average daily cost (per person) in Vienna is €176, 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 Vienna and Olympos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVienna €94Olympos €29
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVienna €188Olympos €58
Compare Hotels in Vienna and Olympos
Looking for a hotel in Vienna 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: Vienna Hotel Prices and Olympos Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Vienna €19Olympos €20
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vienna
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Vienna:
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Bus to Airport€30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vienna
Also for Vienna, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Munich: Private transfer to Vienna with stop in Hallstatt: $899
- Private transfer to Milan or Milan to Vienna: $741
- Private transfer Warsaw to Vienna: $558
- Transfer by Car to/from Vienna & Budapest: $552
- Hallstatt daytrip: Private transfer to Hallstatt and back: $490
- Private transfer to Nuremberg or Nuremberg to Vienna: $469
- Hallstatt: Private transfer Bratislava to Hallstatt: $396
- Vienna daytrip: Private transfer from Budapest and back: $388
- Vienna to Prague - Private Transfer with 2 hours of Sightseeing: $299
- Private transfer from Bratislava to Vienna: $293
- Private Transfer from Vienna to Prague : $286
- Private transfer from Vienna to Budapest with 2h of sightseeing: $281
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 Vienna or Olympos?
Prices for flights to both Olympos and Vienna 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 dayVienna €58Olympos €34
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vienna
For Vienna, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 1 Hour Tradtional Kaiserschmarrn Cooking Class & Tasting in Wien: $47
- Strauss Dinner Show: $118
- Evening at Schönbrunn Palace 3-course Dinner and Concert: $122
- Taste A Full Meal Walking Food Tour by Do Eat Better: $125
- Schnitzel and Strudel: Shared Cooking Class : $143
- Nuit des Lumières - The Candlelight Dinner Concert in Vienna: $154
- Authentic Vienna Food Tour inc. lunch, street food, 3 drinks: $170
- Nabiel's Vienna Cooking Class: $179
- Classic Food Tour of Vienna: $179
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.Vienna €38Olympos €20
Tours and Activities in Vienna
For Vienna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Exclusive Guided Wine and Hiking Experience in Austria : $73
- ( Night Tour ) With Private Guide + wine or prosecco: $237
- 2-Hour Guided Tour in the Footsteps of Princess Sissi in Vienna: $62
- 2-Hour Private Hiking Tour on Kalenderberg Mountain to Meet History from Vienna: $184
- 2-Hour Private Hiking Tour to Meet History at Braunsberg Mountain from Vienna: $184
- 2-hour Private Alpine Hiking Tour on Seekopf Mountain, Wachau Valley from Vienna: $184
- 24-hour Hop-On Hop-Off with Ferris Wheel and River Cruise: $90
- 3-Hour Private Hiking Tour over Parapluie Mountain with a View of Vienna: $230
- 3-Hour Private Hiking Tour to historic places around Spitz in Wachau Valley: $276
- 5-Hour Private Alpine Hiking Tour 'Wild water at Hochwechsel': $276
- A Self-Guided Tour of Vienna the Home of Classical Music: $20
- A day in the life of Vienna - Private tour with a local: $245
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 dayVienna €17Olympos €12
Sample the Local Flavors in Vienna
Also in Vienna, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Vienna Nights Pub Crawl: $14
- Friday Night Pub Crawl for Professionals in Vienna, Austria: $28
- Saturday Night Pub Crawl for Professionals in Vienna, Austria: $28
- Wine Tasting at Schönbrunn Palace with optional Palace Ticket: $54
- Small-group Vienna Wine Tour: $142
- Austrian Wine Tasting: $143
- Countryside Half Day Wine Tour near Vienna: $143
- Vienna Woods Tour with underground lake and wine tasting: $155
- Wine Tasting Tour: $161
- Wachau Valley Wine Tasting Bike Tour from Vienna: $161
- Vienna Woods Wine Tour - Wines, Vines & Good Times!: $190
- Private tour Neusiedler See, Rust (wine tasting), Purbach: $190
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Vienna and Olympos, we can see that Vienna 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 Vienna would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Vienna 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 Vienna Expensive? and Is Olympos Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Vienna 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 Vienna or Olympos in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Vienna and Olympos. Many visitors come to Vienna in the summer for the music scene and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Vienna is generally cooler than Olympos. Daily temperatures in Vienna average around 23°C (73°F), and Olympos fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Olympos this time of the year. In Vienna, it's very sunny this time of the year. Vienna usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during summer. Vienna gets 255 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 385 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Vienna usually receives more rain than Olympos. Vienna gets 63 mm (2.5 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 JulyVienna 23°C (73°F)Olympos 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Vienna or Olympos in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Vienna as well as Olympos. Most visitors come to Vienna for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
Vienna is much colder than Olympos in the autumn. The daily temperature in Vienna averages around 12°C (54°F) in October, and Olympos fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Olympos. In the autumn, Vienna often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Vienna gets 140 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 249 hours of full sun.
Vienna usually gets more rain in October than Olympos. Vienna gets 41 mm (1.6 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 OctoberVienna 12°C (54°F)Olympos 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Vienna or Olympos in the Winter?
Both Olympos and Vienna are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The winter months attract visitors to Vienna because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
The weather in Vienna can be very cold. In the winter, Vienna is much colder than Olympos. Typically, the winter temperatures in Vienna in January average around 2°C (36°F), and Olympos averages at about 11°C (52°F).
Vienna usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during winter. Vienna gets 65 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 147 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Vienna usually receives more rain than Olympos. Vienna gets 38 mm (1.5 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 JanuaryVienna 2°C (36°F)Olympos 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Vienna or Olympos in the Spring?
Both Olympos and Vienna during the spring are popular places to visit. The natural beauty are the main draw to Vienna this time of year.
In April, Vienna is generally cooler than Olympos. Daily temperatures in Vienna average around 13°C (55°F), and Olympos fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
In Olympos, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Vienna. In the spring, Vienna often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Vienna gets 202 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 250 hours of full sun.
Vienna usually gets more rain in April than Olympos. Vienna gets 51 mm (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 AprilVienna 13°C (55°F)Olympos 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Olympos and Vienna
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 2°C (36°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (38°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (46°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (69°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 22°C (72°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (64°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 12°C (54°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 7°C (45°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (37°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
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