Which place is cheaper, Costa Vicentina or Crete?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Crete or Costa Vicentina?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Crete or Costa Vicentina? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Crete or Costa Vicentina?
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.
Costa Vicentina
Costa Vicentina is the beautiful coastal area in southwest Portugal which runs through both the Algarve and Alentejo Regions along the southern coast. This is actually part of the longest stretch of protected coastline in Portugal, making it one of the best places to experience the unadulterated beauty and nature of the country. Costa Vicentina offers miles of some of the best Portugal beaches, fantastic hiking trails, and lovely old villages to explore. The area sees far more Portuguese tourists than international ones, so expect Portuguese to be the only language spoken by many people, especially in the smaller villages.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Historical Tours in Greece, The Best 10-Day Tours in Greece, The Best Walking Tours in Portugal, and The Best Luxury Tours to Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCrete €274Costa Vicentina €125
The average daily cost (per person) in Crete is €274, while the average daily cost in Costa Vicentina is €125. 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 Crete and Costa Vicentina in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCrete €133Costa Vicentina €66
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCrete €266Costa Vicentina €132
Compare Hotels in Crete and Costa Vicentina
Looking for a hotel in Crete or Costa Vicentina? 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: Crete Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Crete €189Costa Vicentina €40
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Crete
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Crete:
- Airports/ports Transfers from /to Rethymno (one way): $155
- Beginner's SSI Intro dive w/2 Dives & transfer: $155
- Crete Private Taxi Transfer from Heraklion Airport to Bali: $96
- Crete Private Taxi and Transfer from Chania to Adelianos Kampos: $111
- Crete Private Taxi and Transfer from Chania to Bali: $141
- Crete Private Taxi and Transfer from Chania to Plakias: $163
- Crete Private Taxi and Transfer from Heraklion Airport to Panormo: $104
- Crete Private Transfer to & from Chania Port Airport to Rethymno: $41
- Crete Private Transfer to&from Heraklion Airport Port to Rethymno: $37
- Private Taxi & Transfer from Rethymno to Chania: $100
- Taxi Transfers from Heraklion Airport to Rethymno City : $243
- Full-Day Trip to Santorini island by Boat from Ag.Nikolaos Elounda with Transfer: $256
Is it cheaper to fly into Crete or Costa Vicentina?
Prices for flights to both Costa Vicentina and Crete 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 dayCrete €41Costa Vicentina €34
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Crete
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Crete.
- Troy Dinner-Show: $33
- Cretan Night with Dinner & Live Show: $50
- The Delicious Chania Street Food Tour : $89
- Half Day Sunset Tour in Rethymno with Dinner and Wine: $93
- Full-Day Jeep Safari Tour with Cooking Lesson: $98
- E-bike Food Tour Tasting in Heraklion : $115
- Sunset Craft Beer & Food Tour - Chania: $133
- THE Chania Cultural PRIVATE food tour: $183
- Private Cretan Gastronomic experience Winery visit with Tastings & Cooking Class: $198
- Eat & Crete - Food Tour [out of the box]- Chania White Mountains: $199
- Knossos Visit, Cooking Class & Cretan Lunch (Transfer Included): $210
- Heraklion Private Cretan Cooking Class at a Traditional Village: $255
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Crete €20Costa Vicentina €17
Tours and Activities in Crete
Here are a few actual costs in Crete for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- CRETAquarium Entrance Ticket in Crete: $8.85
- Gramvousa Island and Balos Lagoon Day Tour from Rethimno: $17
- Full-Day Tour Gramvousa Balos Bay from Rethymno with French Guide: $19
- Gramvousa Island and Balos Bay Full-Day Tour from Chania: $20
- Heraklion City Tour-Market-Creta Aquarium: $22
- Day Tour To Chania City: $25
- Spinalonga,Elounda,Ag.Nikolaos, Olive Factory Tour From Heraklion: $28
- From Rethymno Areas: Full-Day Knossos and Heraklion Guided Tour: $28
- Full-Day Gramvousa and Balos Tour from Rethymno: $31
- Preveli Palm Beach Tour from Rethymno - by private boat: $31
- 6-Hours Safari Tour in Damnoni and Skinaria Beach, from Plakias: $31
- Full Day Guided Eco and Nature Tour in Crete: $31
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCrete €30Costa Vicentina €8.71
Sample the Local Flavors in Crete
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Crete:
- Cheese and Wine Tasting Tour From Chania: $39
- Ecobike Wine Tasting Tour in Heraklion: $116
- Luxury Private Wine Tasting Experience in Haralabakis Winery: $121
- E-bike-Olive oil tasting & Wine tasting-old villages: $174
- Wine Tasting on Luxury Yacht Sunset Evening in Marina: $177
- The Gourmet Wine Tour of Heraklion area: $183
- Private Wine Tour Olive Oil Tasting and Pottery from Heraklion: $190
- Full Day Private Crete Wine Tour Experience from Heraklion : $193
- Knossos, Olive Mill, Winery - Distillery with Tastings & Lunch : $210
- Heraklion SUV Private Guided Wine Tour with Lunch : $219
- From Elounda Private Heraklion Wine Tour with Tastings and Lunch: $232
- Ecobike Tour • All in One • Historical Tour-Food Tasting-Wine Tasting: $234
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Crete and Costa Vicentina, we can see that Crete is more expensive. And not only is Costa Vicentina much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Costa Vicentina would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Costa Vicentina 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 Crete would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Crete than you might in Costa Vicentina.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Crete Expensive? and Is Costa Vicentina Expensive?.
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.