Which place is cheaper, Sighisoara or Chania?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Chania or Sighisoara?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Chania or Sighisoara, 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 Sighisoara?
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.
Sighisoara
Located in the historic region of Transylvania in Romania, Sighisoara takes its roots from German craftsmen and merchants, called the Transylvanian Saxons, who were invited by the King of Hungary during the 12th century to settle and defend the area. Today it is listed as an UNESCO World Heritage Site, and stands as a preserved example of a small fortified city from the medieval era.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Greece, The Best Cruise Tours and Packages in Greece, The Best Luxury Tours to Romania, and The Best Budget Tours to Romania.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayChania €93Sighisoara €57
The average daily cost (per person) in Chania is €93, while the average daily cost in Sighisoara is €57. 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 Chania and Sighisoara in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personChania €46Sighisoara €26
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomChania €92Sighisoara €52
Compare Hotels in Chania and Sighisoara
Looking for a hotel in Chania or Sighisoara? 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: Chania Hotel Prices and Sighisoara Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Chania €15Sighisoara €17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Chania
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Chania:
- One-Way Private Helicopter Transfer to Greek Islands: $7,885
- Private Transfer minivan transport in Creta: $614
- Chania to Faistos Palace Private Transfer Full Day Tour: $527
- Chania to Knossos Palace & Heraklion City Private Transfer: $527
- Chania to Irini Gorge & Sougia Village: Private Transfer: $405
- Chania to Imbros Gorge Private Full Day Transfer: $362
- Heraklion Cruise Port: Transfer to Chania city hotels: $349
- Chania Int Airport (CHQ): Transfer to Heraklion Cruise Port: $349
- Chania to Elafonissi Beach Private Transfer: $349
- Balos Beach Private Roundtrip Transfer with Free Time: $234
- Transfer from Chania airport to Elafonisi up to 3 or vise versa: $222
- Crete Private Taxi and Transfer from Kalyves to Heraklion Airport: $214
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sighisoara
Also for Sighisoara, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Bucharest to Sighisoara - Private Transfer: $428
- Sighisoara to Bucharest - Private Transfer: $471
Is it cheaper to fly into Chania or Sighisoara?
Prices for flights to both Sighisoara 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
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Food Meals for one dayChania €32Sighisoara €20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Chania
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Chania.
- The Delicious Chania PRIVATE Street Food Tour : $87
- CHANIA WALKING FOOD TOURS – 3 HOUR WALKING TOUR: $107
- CHANIA CRETE COOKING CLASSES – 3 HOURS: $107
- Chania Cooking Class-The Authentic: $117
- Guided Walking Food Tour with Tasting: $123
- From The Ultimate Food Tour Of Chania Villages: $123
- Wine, Food, and Sunset Tour with 3-Course Dinner: $127
- From Agioi Theodoroi Catamaran Dinner Cruise: $127
- Sunset Craft Beer & Food Tour - Chania: $130
- Eat & Crete - Food Tour [out of the box]- Chania White Mountains: $195
- Horse riding,falasarna sunset,dinner in a tavern,drone video: $213
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Chania €21Sighisoara €7.39
Tours and Activities in Chania
Here are a few actual costs in Chania for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Cretan Night Show Tour From Rethymnon: $53
- Private Tour to Elafonisi and Falasarna: $130
- Seitan Limania - Marathi private Jeep tour with SUP & lunch: $173
- 6-Hours Safari Tour in Damnoni and Skinaria Beach, from Plakias: $37
- All Day Family Tour to Rethymno & Kournas Lake | JMP Tours: $351
- All Inclusive Full-day Private Tour of Crete Villages from Chania: $276
- Amazing Crete - Elafonisi, Day Tour: $555
- Authentic Wine & Food Tastings - PRIVATE Walking Tour with Lunch: $157
- Avra, full day sailing cruise: $746
- Avra, half - day sailing cruise: $533
- Balos & Falassarna Beach - Jeep Tour with Loungers and Lunch: $163
- Chania Alternative Sunset Bike Tour: $47
Tours and Activities in Sighisoara
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Sighisoara.
- Candlelight Tour of Dracula's Home Town: $30
- 2-Hour City Tour: $42
- City Tour Sighisoara in English: $42
- City Walking Tour and Dracula House Visit: $55
- Sighisoara private tour, citadel visit, museum entrance free: $64
- From Half-Day Tour to Malancrav & Biertan: $84
- Half-Day Tour to Malancrav & Biertan from Sighisoara: $86
- Sighisoara Citadel super - private walking tour: $97
- 3 Days Private Guided Tour in Romania: $857
- Transylvania Castles & Fortified Churches 4-Day Private Tour: $926
- From Bucharest: Private 6-Day Dracula Tour in Transylvania: $1,392
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayChania €18Sighisoara €6.03
Sample the Local Flavors in Chania
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Chania:
- Cretan wine tasting, hosted in French: $91
- Milia Mountain Tour w/Lunch Olive Oil/Wine Tastings: $144
- Wines, Olives, and History: A Private Wine Tour from Chania: $788
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Chania and Sighisoara, we can see that Chania is more expensive. And not only is Sighisoara much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Sighisoara would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Sighisoara 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 Chania would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Chania than you might in Sighisoara.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Chania Expensive? and Is Sighisoara Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Chania or Sighisoara?
Chania has a larger population, and is about 74% larger than the population of Sighisoara. When comparing the sizes of Chania and Sighisoara, 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.