Which place is cheaper, Rhodes 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 Rhodes?
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 Rhodes can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Alexandria or Rhodes?
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 The Alexandria Library housed their most sacred and historical documents only to be burned to the ground.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.
Rhodes
Rhodes Island is one of the largest and most visited islands in Greece both because of its diversity of sights and its wonderful climate. On the island are some beautiful beaches, well preserved historic sights, and lovely towns. Rhodes City is the capital city on the island of Rhodes and is famous as the former site of the Colossus. Colossus is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world and the oldest inhabited medieval town in Europe. Today Rhodes City has an interesting old town that is surrounded by the medieval wall. Inside you'll find countless souvenir shops and restaurants that cater to tourists. Cruise ships also frequent the island, so it's best visited during the off season when the crowds may be slightly less. You will also find that prices drop when the crowds are thinner and the cruise ships are scarce.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best Budget Tours to Egypt, The Best 2-Week Tours in Greece, and The Best Bicycle Tours in Greece.
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Alexandria Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAlexandria $26Rhodes $197
The average daily cost (per person) in Alexandria is $26, while the average daily cost in Rhodes is $197. 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 Rhodes in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAlexandria $9.64Rhodes $67
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAlexandria $19Rhodes $134
Compare Hotels in Alexandria and Rhodes
Looking for a hotel in Alexandria or Rhodes? 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 Rhodes Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Alexandria $3.56Rhodes $56
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
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Rhodes
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Rhodes:
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Taxi Ride$8.15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rhodes
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Rhodes:
- Airport Transfer - From/To Airport - From/To Rhodes: $56
- Cruise to Symi Island & St George’s Bay with Hotel Transfers: $69
- Diagoras Airport: Private One-Way Transfer to/from Rhodes: $47
- From North Round-Trip Lindos Transfer from Hotels: $23
- From Boat Trip to Symi Island with Hotel Transfer: $74
- From Easy Morning Transfer to Lindos & 4 Hours Free Time: $32
- From Lindos Round-Trip Bus Transfer with Free Time: $26
- Lindos Day Cruise from Rhodes Town with Swimming stops and Hotel Transfers: $59
- One Way Private Airport Transfers Rhodes Island: $70
- One Way Private Transfer Rhodes Airport to / from Faliraki: $44
- One Way Private Transfer Rhodes Airport to / from Lindos: $83
- Private One Way Transfer from Rhodes Airport To Rhodes: $59
Is it cheaper to fly into Alexandria or Rhodes?
Prices for flights to both Rhodes 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 $14Rhodes $95
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
Typical Food Prices in Rhodes
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Rhodes:
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Coffee$2.27
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Dinner for Two$27
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rhodes
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Rhodes.
- Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Dinner Buffet & Drinks: $63
- Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Dinner, Drinks & Swim: $70
- Rhodes Wine & Food Tour: 10 Meal Course Lunch, Wine Tasting, Cooking Class: $73
- Sunset Cruise with Open Bar, Dinner, & Live Music: $74
- 11 Course Lunch with Cooking Mastery and Wine Tasting in Rhodes: $82
- Cooking Class and Wine Tasting Experience: $82
- 3-Hours Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Dinner all Inclusive: $82
- Grand Tasting: 11-Course Lunch, Wine Pairing, Cooking Mastery: $85
- Food & Wine Tour: 11- Course Lunch, Cooking Class, Wine Tasting: $89
- Winery Tour, Tasting and cooking with the Winemaker in Rhodes: $94
- Authentic Greek Cooking Experience: Taste the Roots of Rhodes: $112
- Cooking Lesson and Wine Tasting with Lunch: $135
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Alexandria $4.98Rhodes $22
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 Rhodes
Here are a few actual costs in Rhodes for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Lindos Acropolis Self-Guided Tour with 3D & Audio (No Ticket): $8.21
- Rhodes Old Town Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Walking Tour: $11
- The Palace of the Grand Master Self-guided Audio Tour: $14
- Throne of Helios: The History of Rhodes 9D Experience: $15
- Rhodes Town: Submarine Cruise with Underwater Views: $16
- Rhodes Town: Yellow Submarine Cruise with Underwater Views: $16
- Lindos Bus Tour with Free Time to Explore: $19
- Faliraki full family day tour: $21
- Rhodes:1-hour Sightseeing Day Cruise on an 18th-Century Boat: $23
- Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour: $23
- Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour Bus: $23
- Yellow Submarine Cruise with Underwater Views: $23
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAlexandria $1.34Rhodes $14
Sample the Local Flavors in Rhodes
Also in Rhodes, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Rhodes Nightlife Pub Crawl Tour: Free Shots & Club Entry: $21
- Private Wine Tasting Experience for Beginners: $41
- Rhodian Wines - Private Wine Tasting Under a Sommelier: $57
- Private Wine Tasting Experience for Wine Lovers: $70
- Gourmet Journey: 12-Course Lunch, Wine Tasting & Culinary Session: $75
- Rhodes Wine Tasting Experience: $94
- Private Wine Tasting Experience: $106
- Rhodes Deluxe Tour including Lindos, Old Town, Wine Tasting: $135
- Private Greek Food & Wine Tasting Experience in Rhodes Town: $528
- Guided Walk and Wine Tasting Tour in Medieval Town: $551
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Alexandria and Rhodes, we can see that Rhodes 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 Rhodes 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 Rhodes would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Rhodes 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 Rhodes Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Alexandria or Rhodes?
Alexandria has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Rhodes. When comparing the sizes of Alexandria and Rhodes, 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.