Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Olympia travel guide

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You're Going to Love Olympia

With a population of 1.208, Olympia is a must-see destination in West Greece, Greece. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Olympia to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Olympia

Olympia in January
Estimated hotel price
£37
1 night at 3-star hotel
Olympia in January
Estimated hotel price
£37
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Olympia

Plane

Although Olympia doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Zakinthos Airport (ZTH), which is located 67 km from Olympia. The shortest flight to Olympia from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 9h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Olympia is to pick up a car hire from Corfu, which is about 266 km from Olympia. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and a2s Car Rental, among others, in Corfu.

Plane

Although Olympia doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Zakinthos Airport (ZTH), which is located 67 km from Olympia. The shortest flight to Olympia from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 9h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Olympia is to pick up a car hire from Corfu, which is about 266 km from Olympia. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and a2s Car Rental, among others, in Corfu.

Airports near Olympia

KLXKalamata
EFLArgostoli Cephalonia
ZTHZakynthos Dionsios Salomos

Airlines serving Olympia

Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,434 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,218 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,102 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,850 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (377 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (282 reviews)
Condor
Good (390 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (241 reviews)
EL AL
Good (583 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (831 reviews)
Luxair
Good (61 reviews)
Sky Express
Good (121 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Olympia

Most booked hotels in Olympia

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Hotel Europa Olympia
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£90+
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Amalia Hotel Olympia
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£77+
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Olympic Village Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£93+
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Hotel Hercules
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£46+
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Hotel Inomaos
2 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£40+
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Hiring a car in Olympia

Expect to pay £1.54 per litre in Olympia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.38 and £24.50.

Expect to pay £1.54 per litre in Olympia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.38 and £24.50.