Should you visit Corfu or Nice?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Corfu or Nice, this travel cost comparison can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison 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.
Nice
Nice, in the French Riviera, is one of the most popular destinations in France. It's located on the southeast coast along the Mediterranean Sea and is the second largest French city on the Mediterranean. It is an energetic city that attracts all types of vacationers from every age group and demographic. It's the 5th largest city in the country and is the capital of the Alpes Maritimes departement. The metropolitan area has a population of about 1 million.
Which city is cheaper, Nice 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 Nice is €105. 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. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Corfu and Nice in more detail.
Accommodation
The prices for places to stay in Corfu can vary by date, location, and type. Generally, the average cost for accommodation per person is €39, while a typical double-occupancy hotel room for two people will cost around €78.
The average price for accommodation for two people in Nice is €94. This is for two people sharing a typical double occupancy hotel room.
Food
The average traveler spends about €25 per day in Corfu for food, but obviously this is dependent on the type of restaurant and the amount of food ordered. To save money you can grab a lighter lunch or dinner, or you can try fast food or street food.
The price of a meal in Nice can vary widely. However, the average price for food per day is €39 per person, and a typical meal will cost around €16 based on the spending of previous visitors. Less expensive dining options can be found by eating street food or at fast food restaurants.
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Food
Meals for one day
Corfu €25
Nice €39
Typical Food prices in Nice
Some typical examples of dining costs in Nice are as follows:
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Slushee
€2.50
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Strawberries
€4.00
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Loaf of Bread
€3.20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nice
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nice.
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Mamaz Social Food Lamb Dinner:
$38
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French dinner with a Mediterranean touch in the heart of Nice:
$44
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Mediterranean Cooking Class & Dinner with View of Nice:
$49
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Nice Food Tour:
$50
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Garden-Fresh Dinner with a View of Nice:
$54
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Provencal cuisine cooking class and meal in Nice:
$77
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Mediterranean fish dinner in Nice:
$79
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Nice Small-Group Walking Food Tour with Local Specialties & Wine Tasting:
$87
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Food Tour Specialities Half-day from Nice Small-Group:
$95
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Nice Small Group Half-Day Walking Food Tour with Lunch:
$100
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Small-group French Cooking Experience in Saint-Jeannet:
$114
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Nice Afternoon Walking Food Tour with Dinner:
$118
Local Transportation
Public transportation tends to be much less expensive in Corfu than paying for a taxi or private car service, as is expected. Typically, people spend €44 on transportation in Corfu on average per day.
The average price of local transportation around Nice is €20 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Corfu
Also for Corfu, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Private Airport Transfer: from Corfu to Ioannis Kapodistrias Int. Airport (CFU):
$18
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Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Corfu Airport:
$23
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Private Corfu Transfer: Corfu Hotel to Corfu Cruise Port:
$23
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Shared Arrival Transfer -Corfu Airport to Hotel:
$25
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Shared Departure Transfer -Corfu Airport to Hotel:
$25
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Premium Class Corfu Private Transfers:
$36
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Wheelchair Accessible Transfer From-To Airport:
$53
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Departure Private Transfer from Island to Corfu Airport CFU or Port by Minivan:
$62
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(CFU) Corfu Airport To Barbati Private Transfer:
$86
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Transfer from Corfu Airport or Port to Kanoni, up to 7 customers:
$86
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Transfer from Corfu Airport or Port to Alykes, up to 7 customers:
$90
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(CFU) Corfu Airport To Paleokastritsa Private Transfer:
$93
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nice
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nice:
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Private Transfer Nice City or Nice Airport (NCE) to Venice , Italy:
$1,369
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Nice Milan transfer:
$1,332
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Private Transfer Nice City or Nice Airport (NCE) to Bologna , Italy:
$1,120
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Transfer from Les Baux de Provence to Nice Airport:
$889
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Your VIP transfer from Chambery Airport to Avoriaz (Mercedes V-class):
$746
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Marseille Private Transfer:
$515
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From Helicopter Transfer & Lunch in Monaco:
$495
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Private Transfer from Nice or Nice Airport (NCE) to Le Castellet:
$435
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Private Transfer Nice City or Nice Airport (NCE) to La Ciotat:
$435
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Luxury transfer from Nice Airport to Valberg ski resort:
$411
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Nice - to Saint Tropez (French Riviera) Airport Transfers:
$375
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Private Round-Trip Transfer to Monte Carlo from Nice with Lunch:
$365
Is it cheaper to fly into Corfu or Nice?
Prices for flights to both Nice 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.
Entertainment
Sightseeing expenses in Corfu, including the cost of admission tickets for day tours, museums, and attractions, usually cost an average of €12 per day, per person.
Nice's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around €9.45 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
Tours and Activities in Corfu
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Corfu.
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Winery tour with Wine and Olive tasting at Theotoky Estate in Corfu:
$12
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Royalty Winery tour with tasting at Theotoky Estate in Corfu:
$16
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Corfu Hop-on Hop-off City Sightseeing Bus Tour:
$19
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Sunset at the Shipwreck Beach | Beach Discovery Tour:
$32
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Corfu Ghost Stories and Legends Night Tour:
$34
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Corfu Town: Evening Guided Tour With Wine:
$42
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3 Hours Corfu Old Town Walking Tour: History and Architecture:
$54
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Grand Island Tour:
$60
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Small Group Corfu Walking City Tour:
$68
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Corfu Sightseeing Cycling Tour:
$77
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The Governor Olive Mill Private Tour with Tasting and Olive Oil Workshop:
$81
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Corfu Island Sightseeing Tour:
$86
Tours and Activities in Nice
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nice are as follows:
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1-Hour Nice City Private Tour by Vintage Car:
$248
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100% Nice - Private Premium Tour:
$834
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2-Hour Nice Private Segway Tour:
$223
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2-Hour Private Walking Tour of Nice:
$210
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3-Hour Private Bike Tour of Nice:
$56
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3-Hour Segway Tour to Nice & Villefranche-sur-Mer:
$93
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4-Hour Cannes Private Tour by Classic Car from Nice:
$584
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4-Hour Nice City Tour:
$373
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4-Hour Nice City Tour:
$373
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4-Hour Nice City Tour:
$373
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5-Hour Evening Tour to Monaco & Monte-Carlo:
$467
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5-Hour Evening Tour to Monaco & Monte-Carlo:
$467
Alcohol
Alcoholic beverages can often be a significant portion of a traveler's budget, and the costs can vary greatly from person to person. In Corfu, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is €6.85.
The average person spends about €13 on alcoholic beverages in Nice per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
Sample the Local Flavors in Corfu
Also in Corfu, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Corfu-Private Winery tour with Wine tasting at Theotoky Estate:
$15
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Wine Tasting and optional Olive Tasting at Theotoky Estate:
$16
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Private tour to Paleokastritsa & Wine tasting from Corfu:
$266
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Private Corfu Highlights and Wine Tour:
$549
Sample the Local Flavors in Nice
Also in Nice, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Nice Bar Crawl and Clubbing:
$25
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1.5-Hour Organic Wine Tasting in Nice:
$56
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Cheese and Wine Tasting in an awesome apartment in the heart of Nice:
$62
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Half-Day Saint Paul de Vence and Wine Tasting Tour from Nice:
$78
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Half-Day Wine Tasting and Saint Paul de Vence Tour from Nice:
$81
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Half-Day Walking, Food & Wine Tour:
$87
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Nice Local Vineyards Small Group Half Day E-Bike Tour with Wine Tasting:
$100
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Full Day Tour of French Riviera Perched Villages and Wine Tasting from St Jeannet:
$118
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Nice Evening Food & Wine Tasting Tour with a Local:
$124
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Grasse, Gourdon, Valbonne and Wine Tasting Full-day from Nice Small-Group Tour:
$136
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Full-Day Wine Tour in Côtes de Provence From Nice:
$137
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Full-Day Wine Tour in Bellet & Saint-Paul de Vence From Nice:
$137
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Corfu and Nice, we can see that Nice 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 Nice would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nice than you might in Corfu.
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