Should you visit Corfu or Portofino?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Corfu or Portofino, 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.
Portofino
Located on the Italian Riviera coastline just southeast of Genoa, Portofino is known first and foremost as a resort town and popular yachting destination. The half-moon village sits in pastels, curving into a beautiful harbor of fishing boats and luxury yachts. A castle on a hill overlooks it all, while shops, restaurants, cafes, and luxury hotels make up the spread down below. Portofino also has opportunities for hiking, diving, and boating.
Which city is cheaper, Portofino 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 Portofino is €261. 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 Portofino 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.
If you're traveling alone, you may be able to find a budget hotel or hostel for around €152. But for two people in a standard two-person hotel room in Portofino the cost is €304 on average.
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.
In Portofino travelers spend around €94 a day on food. You can save money by choosing casual restaurants or food stalls, or you can spend plenty more by dining in nicer restaurants at every meal.
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Food
Meals for one day
Corfu €25
Portofino €94
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Portofino
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Portofino.
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Private cooking class at the old mill in Portofino:
$261
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 Portofino is €18 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 Portofino
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Portofino:
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Private Transfer from Portofino to Rimini (RMI) Airport:
$1,512
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Private Transfer from Portofino to Firenze (FLR) Airport:
$952
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Portofino - Genoa Airport (GOA) / Private Departure Car Transfer:
$100
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Portofino – Genoa / Private Car Transfer:
$100
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Portofino - Genoa Airport (GOA) / Private Departure Car Transfer:
$56
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Portofino – Genoa / Private Van Transfer:
$56
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.
Portofino's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around €22 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 Portofino
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Portofino are as follows:
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1-Hour Snorkeling Tour in Paraggi Bay, Portofino:
$39
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Easy Kayak Tour to Portofino:
$51
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Half-Day Private Hike Adventure to Portofino and San Fruttuoso:
$235
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Paddle Boarding Experience in Portofino:
$61
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Portofino Kayak Tour:
$60
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Portofino Private Walking Tour:
$230
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Portofino Stand Up Paddleboard Experience:
$51
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Portofino and Santa Margherita Ligure Small Group Tour with Local Dirver:
$235
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Portofino private boat tour:
$1,058
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Sea Kayak Tour with Sit-In Kayaks:
$86
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SUP Adventure in Portofino, Stand Up Paddling in the Park:
$86
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Snorkel Tour in Paraggi Bay:
$44
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 Portofino 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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Corfu and Portofino, we can see that Portofino 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 Portofino would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Portofino than you might in Corfu.
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