Which place is cheaper, Crete or Alexandria?
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 Alexandria or Crete?
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 Alexandria and Crete can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Alexandria or Crete?
Alexandria
There are few cities in the world with a history as rich, deep, tragic and fascinating than Alexandria, Egypt. Founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC, Egypt's second largest city has seen the most extreme ups and extreme downs. The city watched the beautiful and iconic Alexandria Lighthouse crumble to the ground after several natural disasters. The Alexandria Library housed their most sacred and historical documents only to be burned to the ground. These structures may be physically gone, but the history remains. Alexandria is a city with an ancient allure that draws in visitors from all over the world. Alexandria is a survivor city ready for a comeback.
Crete
The largest and most populous island of Greece, Crete has become a frequent vacation destination for many visitors. The terrain of the place is quite varied - very mountainous stretching east to west, with lush valleys, fertile plateaus, gorges, and famous caves like Idaion, the birthplace of the Greek god Zeus. The surrounding smaller islands and beaches are key attractions as well.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best Budget Tours to Egypt, The Best Contiki Tours to Greece, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Greece.
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Alexandria Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAlexandria $26Crete $168
The average daily cost (per person) in Alexandria is $26, while the average daily cost in Crete is $168. 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 Alexandria and Crete in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAlexandria $9.64Crete $64
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAlexandria $19Crete $128
Compare Hotels in Alexandria and Crete
Looking for a hotel in Alexandria or Crete? 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: Alexandria Hotel Prices and Crete Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Alexandria $3.56Crete $55
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Alexandria
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Alexandria:
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Taxi to Train Station$0.08
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Alexandria
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Alexandria:
- Alexandria Airport Arrival Transfer: $24
- Alexandria to Alexandria Airport (HBE)-Departure Private Transfer: $36
- From Private One-Way Transfer to Cairo: $94
- Pick Up Transfers From Alexandria Borg Al Arab Airport To Cairo: $130
- Pickup Transfers From Alexandria Borg Al Arab Airport To Alexandria Hotel: $50
- Private One Way Transfer from Alexandria Hotels to Cairo and Giza Hotels: $80
- Private Transfer Alexandria Hotel to Cairo Airport: $70
- Private Transfer From Alexandria To Cairo Airport: $240
- Private Transfer from 6 of October City to El Cairo (CAI) Airport: $57
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Airport to Alexandria Hotels: $54
- Private Transfer from Alexandria City hotels to Alexandria Port: $43
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Port to Alexandria Airport (HBE): $43
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Crete
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Crete:
- Acqua Plus Water Park Admission with Optional Transfer: $34
- Acqua Plus Water Park Admission with Optional Transfer: $34
- Airports/ports Transfers from /to Rethymno (one way): $166
- Balos Lagoon with Transfer from Rethymnon: $83
- Beginner's SSI Intro dive w/2 Dives & transfer: $166
- Chania Airport Transfer to or from Platanias Agia Marina and more: $89
- Chania Magic City Tour and Kournas Lake with Transfers and Snack: $80
- Crete : Samaria Easy way Gorge from Sfakia with Private Transfer: $246
- Crete Private Taxi and Transfer Georgioupoli to Heraklion: $174
- Crete Private Taxi and Transfer from Chania Airport to Rethymno: $260
- Crete Private Taxi and Transfer from Heraklion to Elounda: $134
- Crete Private Transfer to&from Heraklion Airport Port all Crete: $39
Is it cheaper to fly into Alexandria or Crete?
Prices for flights to both Crete and Alexandria 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 dayAlexandria $14Crete $68
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Alexandria
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Alexandria.
- Half-Day Food Tour in Alexandria, Egypt: $20
- Private Half Day Food Tour in Alexandria Egypt: $20
- Alexandria Food Tour Top Rated: $40
- From Giza: Sound&light show, Giza pyramids and Dinner on the Nile: $94
- GEM and Pyramids Tour with Cruise Dinner From Alexandria Port: $120
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Crete
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Crete.
- Traditional Cretan Night: Live Show and Dinner: $33
- Traditional Dance Show and Buffet Dinner with Wine: $34
- Troy Dinner-Show: $41
- Olive Oil Factory Tour, Dinner & Traditional Dancing: $66
- Plate smashing | Greek Night with Dancing & Buffet Dinner: $69
- Cretan Culture & Local Life Tour: VILLAGES, COOKING & FOOD: $80
- Heraklion: Finikia Horse Riding Tour with Lunch or Dinner: $81
- Rethymno Old Town Walking Food Tour Local Market Visit Tastings: $89
- Amazing Sunset Jeep Safari Route with Dinner: $92
- 12:00 Beer & Food Tour Chania Old Town - Crete - shore excursion: $101
- Maravel Garden Experience Herbal Tour with Yoga and Dinner: $101
- Sightseeing Day Trip with Cooking Lesson and Lunch: $102
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Alexandria $4.98Crete $29
Tours and Activities in Alexandria
Here are a few actual costs in Alexandria for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Tour to The Qaitbay Citadel in Alexandria: $19
- Discover Alexandria Walking Tour: $20
- Group Tour to the landmarks of Alexandria from Alexandria city: $20
- Half Day Tour to Bibliotheca Alexandrina: $22
- Catacombs of kom el shoqafa Guided Walking Tour: $30
- Graeco Roman Museum Guided Walking Tour by a Storyteller: $35
- Private Alexandria Highlights Guided Day Tour: $35
- Alexandria by night private tour by horse carriage ride: $35
- Guided City Walking Tour: $35
- Alexandria Library Exclusive Guided Walking Tour: $40
- Islamic Cairo Hidden Gems and Khan El Khalili Local Experience: $45
- Group Tour top Things To Do In Alexandria From Cairo: $45
Tours and Activities in Crete
Here are a few actual costs in Crete for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Private Traditional Olive Grove and Dragon Fruit Farm Tour: $11
- CRETAquarium Entrance Ticket in Crete: $18
- Heraklion Archaeological Museum Ticket & Audio Guide: $19
- Full Day Tour Gramvousa Balos Bay from Georgioupolis with Guide: $20
- Chersonissos: Mini-Train City Highlights Tour: $21
- Heraklion: Heraklion Market & CretAquarium *SKIP The Line: $22
- Heraklion: Palace of Knossos 3D Virtual Audio Tour by Tablet: $22
- Heraklion Market and CretAquarium Guided Tour: $22
- Heraklion: Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Bus Sightseeing Tour: $23
- Heraklion: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour: $23
- Heraklion City Tour-Market-Creta Aquarium: $28
- Heraklion City Tour - Aquarium: $30
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAlexandria $1.34Crete $26
Sample the Local Flavors in Crete
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Crete:
- Jeep Tour to Archanes with Wine tasting & Lunch: $112
- PRIVATE Walking Tour with Lunch and Wine Tasting by a Sommelier: $189
- The Gourmet Wine Tour of Heraklion area: $195
- Heraklion SUV Private Guided Wine Tour with Lunch: $208
- Gastronomy tour and wine tasting in traditional villages: $213
- Knossos, Olive Grove, Winery - Distillery with Tastings & Lunch: $219
- Private Wine Tour: $270
- Private Wine Tour at Peza Valley - 2 Wineries and Lunch at Peza: $275
- Private Wine Tour with Tastings at Peza Valley (Lunch Included): $296
- Private Knossos Skip The Line Tour inc. lunch & wine tasting: $337
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Alexandria and Crete, we can see that Crete is more expensive. And not only is Alexandria much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Alexandria is in Africa and Crete is in Europe, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Alexandria would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Alexandria 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 Crete would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Crete than you might in Alexandria.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Alexandria Expensive? and Is Crete Expensive?.
Which has a larger population, Alexandria or Crete?
Alexandria has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Crete. When comparing the sizes of Alexandria and Crete, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.