Which place is cheaper, Saint George's or Athens?
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 Athens or Saint George's?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Athens and Saint George's. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Athens or Saint George's?
Athens
Athens is the capital city of Greece and is home to a population of over 3.7 million people. It's most famous as the birthplace of Classical Greece and the history in the city is incomparable to that found anywhere. It became the national capital of the modern Greek State in the 1830s, before which it was just a small village with a very impressive history. The city was redesigned by architects and city planners and incorporated large public squares, lots of green space, and wide avenues. The city has had its ups and downs both economically and politically, but it remains a beautiful and impressive place to explore.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Greece, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Greece.
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Athens Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAthens €154Saint George's €253
The average daily cost (per person) in Athens is €154, while the average daily cost in Saint George's is €253. 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 Athens and Saint George's in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAthens €63Saint George's €152
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAthens €126Saint George's €304
Compare Hotels in Athens and Saint George's
Looking for a hotel in Athens or Saint George's? 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: Athens Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Athens €27Saint George's €8.66
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Athens
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Athens:
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Airport Bus for Two€6.40
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Metro€1.50
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Metro€2.00
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Metro from Airport to City Center€8.00
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Taxi from Airport€35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Athens
Also for Athens, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- VipTransfer From /To Athens Airport - Lavrio Port: $223
- VIP Transfer from Athens Airport to City Center Hotel: $135
- Transfer services from/to Athens Airport: $113
- Transfer in Athens: $62
- Transfer from OR to Athens International Airport: $141
- Transfer from Athens/Pireaus/ATH Airport/Suburbs to Mati/Marathon/Nea Makri: $176
- Transfer from Athens-Pireaus-Athens Airport to Corinth-Loutraki-Agioi Theodoroi: $235
- Transfer from Athens City Center to Athens Airport (ATH): $52
- Transfer from Athens Airport to Vouliagmeni: $112
- Transfer from Athens Airport (ATH) to Athens City Center: $46
- Transfer PIRAEUS PORT to/from ATHENS COAST: $71
- Transfer ATHENS CITY CENTER to/from RAFINA PORT: $111
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Saint George's
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Saint George's:
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Taxi From Airport€26
Is it cheaper to fly into Athens or Saint George's?
Prices for flights to both Saint George's and Athens 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 dayAthens €64Saint George's €81
Typical Food Prices in Athens
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Athens:
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Ice cream€3.00
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Souvlaki€2.20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Athens
For Athens, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe Athens with Set Lunch or Dinner: $31
- Greek Orange Pie (Portokalopita) Cooking Workshop in Athens: $47
- Foodies’ Favorite Food tour: $50
- Athens Small Group Food Tour with Private Lunch: $59
- Athens, Greek food tour including market visit: $65
- Ancient Roman and Greek Dinner With Ancient Wine Styles: $66
- Classic Athens Food Tour with Local Drink & Market Visit: $69
- Street Food Tour - Sample the Food the Locals Love: $69
- Athens Cooking Class with Central Market Visit and City Views: $72
- Acropolis Food Tour with a Local Friend: $76
- Athens's original vegan food tour: $76
- Traditional Greek Cooking Class and Organic Lunch on Poros: $77
Typical Food Prices in Saint George's
For Saint George's, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Ginger Bun€0.48
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Athens €36Saint George's €59
Tours and Activities in Athens
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Athens.
- "All day tour of Athens-8h:Exploring its most popular landmarks": $256
- "Athens City Tour - 4 Hours": $168
- "Athens Night Experience - 4Hours": $168
- "Athens in a Day: A Full-Day Tour of the City’s Top Highlights": $256
- "Private City Tour of Athens": $176
- 1 Day Parnitha Athens Private Hiking Tour with Hotel Pickup: $176
- 10 Hour Private All Day Athens Archeological and Historical Tour: $235
- 2 Day Tour To The Best Places Of Peloponnese: $294
- 2 Days Private Tour at Delphi and Meteora: $253
- 2 Hour Express Athens City Tour (Private): $170
- 2 days Spanish guided tour in Delphi and Meteora: $294
- 2-Day Delphi and Meteora Tour from Athens: $243
Typical Entertainment Prices in Saint George's
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Saint George's's activities, tours, and tickets:
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9 Holes of Golf€19
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Evening Sailing Trip€13
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAthens €23Saint George's €20
Sample the Local Flavors in Athens
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Athens:
- Athens Party Pub Crawl w/ 1-hour Open Bar & VIP Nightclub Access: $21
- Experience Ouzo Tasting at Athens Oldest Distillery: $28
- Athens Exclusive Hellenic Wine Tasting Experience at Brettos: $37
- Athens Rooftop Pub Crawl w/ Acropolis Views & Party: $41
- Athens Small Group Wine Tasting with a Sommelier: $53
- Best rated Acropolis Wine Tasting: $58
- Athens Greek Wine Tasting with Sommelier and City Views: $63
- 3-Hour Shared Greek Wine Tasting: $106
- Small-Group Wine Tour in Athens with Tasting: $108
- Wine tasting tour of Athens Greece: $124
- Athens Olive Oil, Raki and Wine Tasting: $129
- Ancient Corinth & Nemea Wine Tasting (up to 15 in a Luxurious Mercedes Minibus): $154
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Athens and Saint George's, we can see that Saint George's is more expensive. And not only is Athens much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Athens is in Europe and Saint George's is in Caribbean Islands, 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 Athens would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Athens 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 Saint George's would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Saint George's than you might in Athens.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Athens Expensive? and Is Saint George's Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Athens or Saint George's?
Athens has a larger population, and is about 100 times larger than the population of Saint George's. When comparing the sizes of Athens and Saint George's, 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.