A Travel Price Comparison for Greece Chania vs. Rhodes for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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Should you visit Chania or Rhodes?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Chania or Rhodes, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.

Where Should I go: Chania or Rhodes?

Chania

Chania is a city on the northwest coast of the Greek island of Crete. Chania is Crete's most evocative city, with its pretty Venetian quarter, crisscrossed by narrow lanes, culminating at a magnificent harbor. At the harbor entrance is a 16th-century lighthouse with Venetian, Egyptian, and Ottoman influences. On the other side, the Nautical Museum has model ships, naval objects and photographs. The former monastery of St. Francis houses the Archaeological Museum of Chania. Remnants of Venetian and Turkish architecture abound, with old townhouses now transformed into atmospheric restaurants and boutique hotels. Although all this beauty means the old town is packed with tourists in summer, it's still a great place to unwind. The Venetian Harbor is super for a stroll and a coffee or cocktail. Plus it’s got a university and a modern area to the city, which means that it retains its charm in winter. Indie boutiques and an entire lane dedicated to leather products provide good shopping and, with a multitude of creative restaurants, you’ll likely have some of your best meals on Crete here.

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.

Which city is cheaper, Rhodes or Chania?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Chania is €74, while the average daily cost in Rhodes is €108. 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 city. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Chania and Rhodes in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Chania €36
    Rhodes €46
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Chania €72
    Rhodes €92
Compare Hotels in Chania and Rhodes

Looking for a hotel in Chania 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.

Hotels in Chania


Hotels in Rhodes


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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: Chania Hotel Prices and Rhodes Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Chania €12
    Rhodes €39

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Chania

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Chania:

  • Airport and Georgioupolis area Transfer Service: $85
  • Private Transfer to/from Chania Airport (CHQ): $66
  • Crete Private Transfer from Chania city to Heraklion (HER) Airport: $291
  • Crete: Private Transfer from or to Ports & Airports: $90
  • From Rethymno: Chania Roundtrip Transfer with Free Time: $32
  • Guided Boat Tour to Balos & Gramvousa with Transfer & Lunch: $77
  • Private Airport Transfer: from Chania to Chania International Airport (CHQ): $26
  • Private Transfer from Chania to Sitia (JSH) Airport: $581

Typical Local Transportation prices in Rhodes

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Rhodes:


  • Taxi Ride
    €7.00

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rhodes

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Rhodes:

  • Private Airport Transfer: from Rhodes to Rhodes Airport (RHO): $19
  • Rhodes Private Departure Transfer: $28
  • Rhodes Private Departure Transfer to Rhodes Airport: $22
  • Diagoras Airport Private Hotel Transfer: $45
  • Diagoras Airport Private Hotel Transfer: $25

Is it cheaper to fly into Chania or Rhodes?

Prices for flights to both Rhodes and Chania 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Chania €26
    Rhodes €38

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Chania

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Chania.

  • Chania Food Tours: $79
  • Authentic Cooking Class in the White Mountains: $95
  • The Delicious Chania PRIVATE Food Tour: $100
  • The Real Cretan Cooking Experience: $101
  • Private Walking Food Tour in Chania: $117
  • Semi Private Wine Tasting & Dinner at Sunset: $131
  • Crete Bohemian Sunset Small Group Tour with Wine Tasting and Dinner: $156
  • Full Day Bygone Crete Cooking Class Adventure: $185
  • Full-day Sfakia Region Tour from Hiking, Cooking Class, Wine Tasting: $209
  • Sunset at Machairida beach , dinner , staying overnight on board ...: $1,914

Typical Food prices in Rhodes

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Rhodes:


  • Coffee
    €1.95
  • Dinner for Two
    €23

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: $68
  • All Inclusive 3-Hour Sunset Dinner Cruise: $68
  • Rhodes Town Night Tour with Dinner and Cruise: $112

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Chania €17
    Rhodes €15

Tours and Activities in Chania

Here are a few actual costs in Chania for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Chania's Turbulent History: Uncover the stories of its Old Town on an audio tour: $5.00
  • Georgioupolis: Bus Tour to Kissamos Port/Balos Cruise: $17
  • Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and City Walking Tour: $30
  • 40-Minute Chania Sightseeing Tour by Trikke: $35
  • From Rethymno & Elafonissi Island Day Tour by Bus: $35
  • Imbros Gorge and Libyan Sea Day Tour: $35
  • From Rethymno: Imbros Gorge and Libyan Sea Day Tour: $36
  • Good Morning Chania Bike Tour: $37
  • Guided Bike Tour: $44
  • Chania Exploration Bike Tour: $49
  • Splantzia & Kum Kapi Tour: $49
  • Small-Group Old City and Harbor Segway Tour in Chania: $49

Tours and Activities in Rhodes

Here are a few actual costs in Rhodes for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Rhodes Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour Bus: $14
  • Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Tour: $14
  • Throne of Helios: The History of Rhodes 9D Experience: $15
  • Submarine Cruise with Underwater Views from Rhodes: $17
  • Hop-on Hop-off Bus and Submarine Tour: $29
  • Sunset RIB Cruise with Champagne: $85
  • Rhodes North: Off-Road Adventure: $102
  • Rhodes Town: RIB Cruise with Snacks and Drinks: $113
  • Full-Day 4WD Southern Safari Tour: $147
  • Private Walking Tour with a Licensed Guide: $204
  • Lindos: Lindos Village and Acropolis Guided Walking Tour: $227
  • Rhodes Town and Lindos: Private Minibus Tour: $255

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Chania €15
    Rhodes €9.71

Sample the Local Flavors in Chania

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Chania:

  • Off-Road Tour at Sunset with Wine Tasting: $89
  • Private food tasting tour (with optional wine tasting) in Chania Crete: $100
  • Half-Day Small-Group Wine Tour in Chania: $102
  • Milia Mountain Safari with Wine Tasting and Lunch: $141

Sample the Local Flavors in Rhodes

Also in Rhodes, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Private Greek Food & Wine Tasting Experience in Rhodes Town: $510

About these numbers

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Chania and Rhodes, we can see that Rhodes is more expensive. And not only is Chania much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Chania would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Chania 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 Chania.

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