Budget Breakdown: Daily Costs in Greece
Greece offers everything from budget-friendly mainland cities to luxurious island getaways. Here's the real breakdown of daily costs across top Greek destinations.
Updated: January 2025•8 min read
Greek Destinations Budget Overview
€65-120
Budget-Friendly
Athens, Thessaloniki
€75-140
Moderate
Crete, Rhodes, Corfu
€130-280+
Expensive
Santorini, Mykonos
Greek Destination Budget Breakdowns
Athens
€70-120
per day
Budget-Friendly
🏨 Accommodation: €35-65
🍽️ Meals: €18-30
🚆 Transport: €5-10
🎫 Attractions: €10-20
Highlights:
AcropolisPlakaSyntagma SquareAncient Agora
Santorini
€150-280
per day
Very Expensive
🏨 Accommodation: €80-180
🍽️ Meals: €35-55
🚆 Transport: €15-25
🎫 Attractions: €10-25
Highlights:
Oia SunsetFiraRed BeachCaldera Views
Mykonos
€130-240
per day
Expensive
🏨 Accommodation: €70-160
🍽️ Meals: €30-50
🚆 Transport: €12-22
🎫 Attractions: €10-20
Highlights:
Little VeniceWindmillsParadise BeachDelos Island
Crete
€80-140
per day
Moderate
🏨 Accommodation: €40-80
🍽️ Meals: €20-35
🚆 Transport: €10-18
🎫 Attractions: €8-18
Highlights:
Knossos PalaceChania Old TownSamaria GorgeElafonisi Beach
Rhodes
€75-130
per day
Moderate
🏨 Accommodation: €38-75
🍽️ Meals: €18-32
🚆 Transport: €8-15
🎫 Attractions: €8-15
Highlights:
Medieval Old TownLindosValley of ButterfliesAncient Kamiros
Thessaloniki
€65-110
per day
Budget-Friendly
🏨 Accommodation: €30-60
🍽️ Meals: €15-28
🚆 Transport: €5-10
🎫 Attractions: €5-12
Highlights:
White TowerAno PoliLadadikaArchaeological Museum
Money-Saving Tips for Greece
🏨 Accommodation
- • Visit islands in shoulder season (May, Sept-Oct).
- • Stay in less touristy villages.
🍽️ Food
- • Eat at tavernas away from waterfronts.
- • Greek gyros are €3-5 for a filling meal.
🎫 Transport
- • Ferries are cheaper than flights to islands.
- • Book ferries in advance for best prices.