A Travel Price Comparison for Greece Corinth vs. Crete for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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Should you visit Corinth or Crete?

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

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Corinth or Crete, 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: Corinth or Crete?

Corinth

One of the oldest towns in Peloponnese, Corinth is a port city with a population of about 58,000. The area is thought to have been inhabited since at least 6000BC. In the main part of the city, "new" Corinth, there is little left to remind you of the city's rich history. Much of this area has been destroyed by earthquake. Most of the interesting archeological sights are found in "old" Corinth, a short distance away.

Crete

The largest and most populous island of Greece, Crete has become a frequent vacation destination for many visitors. The terrain of the place is quite varied - very mountainous stretching east to west, with lush valleys, fertile plateaus, gorges, and famous caves like Idaion, the birthplace of the Greek god Zeus. The surrounding smaller islands and beaches are key attractions as well.

Which city is cheaper, Crete or Corinth?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Corinth is €96, while the average daily cost in Crete is €81. 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 Corinth and Crete in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Corinth €58
    Crete €38
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Corinth €116
    Crete €76
Compare Hotels in Corinth and Crete

Looking for a hotel in Corinth or Crete? 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 Corinth


Hotels in Crete


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Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Corinth €5.71
    Crete €19

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Corinth

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

  • Private Transfer from Corinth-Loutraki to Athens-Pireaus-Athens Airport: $212

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Crete

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Crete:

  • Acqua Plus Water Park Admission with Optional Transfer: $32

Is it cheaper to fly into Corinth or Crete?

Prices for flights to both Crete and Corinth 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
    Corinth €32
    Crete €28

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Crete

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

  • Olive Oil Factory Tour, Dinner & Traditional Dancing: $56
  • From Rethymno: Winery Tour & Cretan Folk Show with Dinner: $64
  • Heraklion: Cretan Cooking Lesson with Dinner in Arolithos: $113

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Corinth €17
    Crete €20

Tours and Activities in Corinth

For Corinth, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • From Athens: Half-Day Ancient Corinth Tour: $70
  • Loutraki Private Tour from Corinth: $81
  • Ancient Epidaurus Theater and Canal of Corinth Private Tour from Corinth: $96
  • Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth, Myceae, Nafplio Private Sightseeing: $223
  • Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth, Mycenae, Nafplio & Epidaurus Private Sightseeing: $261
  • Ancient Corinth and Corinth Canal from Athens - Private tour: $416
  • Royalty Ancient Corinth Half Day Tour up to 4 Customers: $417
  • Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth, Myceae, Nafplio Private Sightseeing: $435
  • From Athens: 4-Days Classical Tour with Meteora: $616
  • Greece: 5-Day Tour of Classical Greek Sites from Athens: $682

Tours and Activities in Crete

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

  • Agia Pelagia: Quad Safari-Family Tour: $85
  • Chania, 90-Minute Segway Night Tour: $55
  • Chania: 3-Hour Guided Segway Tour: $96
  • Chania: Guided Halepa Segway Tour: $51
  • Chania: Sunset Boat Cruise with Guide: $14
  • Chania: Sunset Cruise with Cretan Wine: $395
  • Chania: Traditional Boat Cruise to Lazaretta Island: $30
  • Classic and Authentic Day Tour of Crete: $137
  • 4 Hour Half Day Sailing Cruise: $428
  • Heraklion Archaeological Museum Ticket & Audio Guide: $16
  • Hiking Tour in Samaria Gorge: $43
  • Day Tour of Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos, Elounda & Plaka: $36

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Corinth €13
    Crete €16

Sample the Local Flavors in Corinth

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

  • Ancient Nemea and Wine Tasting Private Tour from Corinth: $75
  • Nafplion: Nemea Vineyards Wine Tour: $148

Sample the Local Flavors in Crete

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

  • Rethymno: Wine Tasting at The Cretan House of Wine: $88
  • From Chania: Olive Oil & Wine Tasting - Safari Tour w/ Lunch: $141
  • Heraklion: Cretan Wine Tasting Tour & Gourmet Lunch: $169
  • Heraklion: Private Knossos & Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch: $299

About these numbers

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

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