A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Corfu vs. Genoa for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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Should you visit Corfu or Genoa?

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

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Corfu or Genoa, 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.

Corfu

Also known in modern Greek as Kerkira or Kerkyra, Corfu is the northernmost of Greece's Ionian islands, located off the nation's northwest coast in the Adriatic Sea. It has historically seen control of Venetians, French, and British powers, and today draws tourists mainly as a resort destination.

Like many beach destinations in Europe, Corfu can be expensive due to higher tourist demand and limited space on the island. But Greece is still a fairly affordable country compared to other places in Europe, so deals can be found.

Genoa

Located on the coast of northwest Italy, Genoa is a port city and capital of the Liguria region. With a long history as a rich and powerful trade center, Genoa's past of many centuries is still visible in its old port, stunning architecture, and charming alleyways. A traveler can spend days walking along seaside villas, admiring towering churches, and shopping the boutiques of the city. Genoa is also the birthplace of Christopher Columbus, featuring what is thought to be his birth home and many other quaint abodes.

Which city is cheaper, Genoa or Corfu?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Corfu is €90, while the average daily cost in Genoa is €120. 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 Corfu and Genoa in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Corfu €39
    Genoa €71
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Corfu €78
    Genoa €142

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Corfu €44
    Genoa €6.95

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Corfu

Also for Corfu, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Corfu to Athens Luxury Private Transfer: $890
  • Corfu to Thessaloniki Luxury Private Transfer: $723
  • Corfu to Perdika-Karavostasi Luxury Private Transfer: $556
  • Corfu to Parga Luxury Private Transfer: $556
  • Corfu to Lefkas Luxury Private Transfer: $514
  • Transfer from Corfu Airport or Port to Lefkimi,up to 16 customers: $259
  • Transfer from Corfu Airport or Port to Roda, up to 16 customers: $249
  • Transfer from Corfu Airport or Port to Sidari, up to 16 customers: $249
  • Transfer from Corfu Airport or Port to Agios Stefanos, up to 16 customers: $246
  • Transfer from Corfu Airport or Port to Arillas, up to 16 customers: $225
  • Transfer from Corfu Airport or Port to Apraos-St Spyridon, up to 16 customers: $225
  • Transfer from Corfu Airport or Port to Lefkimi,up to 7 customers: $219

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Genoa

Also for Genoa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Private Transfer from Génova to Rimini (RMI) Airport: $1,651
  • Private Transfer from Genova to Bologna (BLQ) Airport: $1,291
  • Private Transfer from Génova to Firenze (FLR) Airport: $1,014
  • Private Transfer: Ciampino Airport (CIA) to Genoa or vice versa: $730
  • Private Transfer from Genova to Nice airport: $727
  • Private Transfer: Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Genoa or vice versa: $713
  • Private Transfer: Civitavecchia Port to Genoa or vice versa: $698
  • Private transfer from Genoa to Nice: $697
  • Private transfer from Genoa to Milan: $647
  • Private transfer from Genoa to Pisa: $647
  • Private transfer: Genoa to Linz Genoa (GOA): $622
  • Private Transfer from Genoa to Sanremo: $616

Is it cheaper to fly into Corfu or Genoa?

Prices for flights to both Genoa and Corfu 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
    Corfu €25
    Genoa €41

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Corfu

For Corfu, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Greek Cooking Class & Meal at a Local Family Home: $80

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Genoa

For Genoa, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Genoa Street Food Tour: $93
  • Small-group Street food tour in Genoa: $111
  • Italian Aperitivo Food Tour with a local in Genoa: $131
  • Market Tour & Lunch/Dinner at a Cesarina's Home: $158
  • Small Group Market tour and Cooking class in Genoa: $162
  • Genoa Private Home Cooking Class: $164
  • Private cooking class at a Cesarina's home with tasting in Genoa: $180
  • Private Pizza & Tiramisu Class at a Cesarina's home with tasting in Genoa: $180
  • Local Market Visit and Private Cooking Class in Genoa: $267

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Corfu €12
    Genoa €16

Tours and Activities in Corfu

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Corfu.

  • 3 Hours Corfu Old Town Walking Tour: History and Architecture: $54
  • 8 Day Corfu Cruise: $809
  • Achillio, Mouse Island, Pelekas Tour, Corfu: $536
  • Best of Corfu Private Tour: $697
  • Best of Full-Day Private Sightseeing Tour: $224
  • Best of Half Day Private Sightseeing Tour: $149
  • Corfu Beaches & Corfu Town: Full Day Private Tour: $169
  • Corfu Ghost Stories and Legends Night Tour: $34
  • Corfu Hop-on Hop-off City Sightseeing Bus Tour: $22
  • Corfu Island Sightseeing Tour: $96
  • Corfu Island Sightseeing Tour: $86
  • Corfu Private Night Tour: $319

Tours and Activities in Genoa

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Genoa.

  • Beach Tour South In Srilanka: $735
  • Best of Genoa private walking tour: $334
  • Dining Experience at a local's Home in Genoa: $106
  • Exclusive Day Tour to Portofino and Santa Margherita from Genoa with Top Driver: $459
  • Exclusive Historic Shops Tour in Genoa: $143
  • Food Market Tour and Workshop with a Cesarina in Cinque Terre: $193
  • From Full-Day Tour of Genoa and Portofino: $101
  • Full-Day Pisa Highlights Private Tour from Genoa Pier: $970
  • Full-Day private tour of Portofino and Genoa: $600
  • Genoa 2,5 hour walking tour: $404
  • Genoa Private Walking Tour with Professional Guide: $361
  • 2.5-Hour Private Guided Tour of Music Traditions: $227

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Corfu €6.85
    Genoa €8.29

Sample the Local Flavors in Corfu

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

  • Corfu-Private Winery tour with Wine tasting at Theotoky Estate: $15
  • Wine Tasting and optional Olive Tasting at Theotoky Estate: $16
  • Private tour to Paleokastritsa & Wine tasting from Corfu: $266
  • Private Corfu Full-Day Wine Tasting Shore Excursion: $468
  • Private Corfu Highlights and Wine Tour: $549

Sample the Local Flavors in Genoa

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

  • San Gimignano Full-Day Private Tour with Wine Tasting: $943

About these numbers

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Corfu and Genoa, we can see that Genoa is more expensive. And not only is Corfu much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Corfu would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Corfu 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 Genoa would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Genoa than you might in Corfu.

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