Which place is cheaper, Rhodes or Dar es Salaam?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Dar es Salaam or Rhodes?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Dar es Salaam and Rhodes can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Dar es Salaam or Rhodes?
Dar es Salaam
Having grown from a fishing village, Dar es Salaam is now a major city and commercial port on Tanzania's Indian Ocean coast. While it is mainly used as a stopping point on the way to Zanzibar, it has a few unique treasures of its own such as the Kariakoo Market, National Museum, and the open-air Village Museum.
Rhodes
Rhodes Island is one of the largest and most visited islands in Greece both because of its diversity of sights and its wonderful climate. On the island are some beautiful beaches, well preserved historic sights, and lovely towns. Rhodes City is the capital city on the island of Rhodes and is famous as the former site of the Colossus. Colossus is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world and the oldest inhabited medieval town in Europe. Today Rhodes City has an interesting old town that is surrounded by the medieval wall. Inside you'll find countless souvenir shops and restaurants that cater to tourists. Cruise ships also frequent the island, so it's best visited during the off season when the crowds may be slightly less. You will also find that prices drop when the crowds are thinner and the cruise ships are scarce.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Safaris in Tanzania, The Best Safaris in Tanzania, The Best 2-Week Tours in Greece, and The Best Bicycle Tours in Greece.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDar es Salaam $462Rhodes $197
The average daily cost (per person) in Dar es Salaam is $462, while the average daily cost in Rhodes is $197. 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 Dar es Salaam and Rhodes in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDar es Salaam $424Rhodes $67
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDar es Salaam $848Rhodes $134
Compare Hotels in Dar es Salaam and Rhodes
Looking for a hotel in Dar es Salaam or Rhodes? 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: Dar es Salaam Hotel Prices and Rhodes Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Dar es Salaam $13Rhodes $56
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dar es Salaam
Also for Dar es Salaam, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfers To/from Dar Es Salaam City Center Or To/from Your Hotel: $85
- Dar es Salaam Airport Transfers Comfortable Ride to Your Hotel: $60
- Half-Day City Tour with Transfers: $59
- Private Layover Tour with Airport Transfer: $120
- Ferry Tickets to Zanzibar with Transfers.: $120
- Julius Nyerere Airport (DAR) Private Transfer to Dar es Salaam: $50
- Private Airport Transfers in Dar: $60
- Private VIP Ferry Tickets to Zanzibar with two way transfers: $250
- Transfer from dar es salaam to morogoro: $203
- Zanzibar Airport Shared Taxi Transfer to Any Hotel: $10
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Rhodes
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Rhodes:
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Taxi Ride$8.15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rhodes
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Rhodes:
- Rhodes Private Return Transfer - Rhodes Airport to Glistra-Glystra (and return): $271
- Rhodes Private Return Transfer - Rhodes Airport to Haraki - Charaki (and return): $236
- Rhodes Private Return Transfer - Rhodes Airport to Kiotari (and return): $220
- Rhodes Private Return Transfer - Rhodes Airport to Kalathos (and return): $209
- Rhodes Private Return Transfer - Rhodes Airport to Vlicha (and return): $207
- Rhodes Private Return Transfer - Rhodes Airport to Embona (and return): $193
- Transfer from/to Rhodes Airport to/from Lachania (Via Versa): $184
- Rhodes Private Return Transfer - Rhodes Airport to Gennadi (and return): $177
- Rhodes Private Return Transfer - Rhodes Airport to Lardos - Lindos (and return): $164
- Rhodes Private Return Transfer - Rhodes Airport to Kremasti - Pastida - Tholos: $149
- Rhodes To Lindos and Return, Private Transfer: $147
- Transfer from/to Rhodes Airport to/from Kalathos-Vlicha (Via Versa): $143
Is it cheaper to fly into Dar es Salaam or Rhodes?
Prices for flights to both Rhodes and Dar es Salaam 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 dayDar es Salaam $31Rhodes $95
Typical Food Prices in Rhodes
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Rhodes:
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Coffee$2.27
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Dinner for Two$27
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rhodes
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Rhodes.
- Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Dinner Buffet & Drinks: $63
- Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Dinner, Drinks & Swim: $70
- Rhodes Wine & Food Tour: 10 Meal Course Lunch, Wine Tasting, Cooking Class: $73
- Sunset Cruise with Open Bar, Dinner, & Live Music: $74
- 11 Course Lunch with Cooking Mastery and Wine Tasting in Rhodes: $82
- Cooking Class and Wine Tasting Experience: $82
- 3-Hours Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Dinner all Inclusive: $82
- Grand Tasting: 11-Course Lunch, Wine Pairing, Cooking Mastery: $85
- Food & Wine Tour: 11- Course Lunch, Cooking Class, Wine Tasting: $89
- Winery Tour, Tasting and cooking with the Winemaker in Rhodes: $94
- Authentic Greek Cooking Experience: Taste the Roots of Rhodes: $112
- Cooking Lesson and Wine Tasting with Lunch: $135
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Dar es Salaam -Rhodes $22
Tours and Activities in Dar es Salaam
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Dar es Salaam.
- Dar es Salaam Architectural Guided Walking Tour and History: $22
- Dar es Salaam City Tour: Experience & Insights Tanzanian culture: $37
- Visit Sinda island with Samrun Marine Tours: $50
- Beach Day Tour with Resort Access: $65
- Private Mbudya Island Retreat Adventure from Dar Es Salaam: $82
- Private Tour to Jozani Forest Reserve Half-Day Guided Tour from Zanzibar: $90
- The Best/Top Rated Cultural City Tour in Dar es Salaam: $90
- Jozani forest, Salaam Cave & The Rock Restaurant Tour in Zanzibar: $95
- Dar es Salaam City Tour - Everyday: $97
- Dar es Salaam City Walking tour - Explore the Life of the Local People!: $100
- Full Day Private Tour in Dar es Salaam City: $104
- Zanzibar Spice Tour: $109
Tours and Activities in Rhodes
Here are a few actual costs in Rhodes for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 1 Day Rhodes Island Tour including Lindos and Medieval City: $72
- 3 Caves and Exclusive Sailing Tour around Lindos: $124
- 3 Hours Morning Adventure by Turtle Submarine: $36
- 3-Hour Adventure With Hippo Submarine: $41
- 3-hour boat tour: $59
- 4 Hour Beach Tour with Meal and Unlimited Drinks in Rhodes: $94
- 4x4 Buggy Adventures - Off-road Polaris Experience: $141
- 7 Hour Rhodes Tour Designed Especially for Cruise Passengers: $65
- Acropolis of Lindos E-Ticket with Audio Tour on your Phone: $37
- Afternoon City Tour of Rhodes: $65
- All in One Full Day Rhodes Island Tour for First Time Visitors: $59
- All-Inclusive Swimming Cruise: Anthony Quinn, Traganou & Kalithea: $91
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDar es Salaam $7.48Rhodes $14
Sample the Local Flavors in Rhodes
Also in Rhodes, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Rhodes Nightlife Pub Crawl Tour: Free Shots & Club Entry: $21
- Private Wine Tasting Experience for Beginners: $41
- Rhodian Wines - Private Wine Tasting Under a Sommelier: $57
- Private Wine Tasting Experience for Wine Lovers: $70
- Gourmet Journey: 12-Course Lunch, Wine Tasting & Culinary Session: $75
- Rhodes Wine Tasting Experience: $94
- Private Wine Tasting Experience: $106
- Rhodes Deluxe Tour including Lindos, Old Town, Wine Tasting: $135
- Private Greek Food & Wine Tasting Experience in Rhodes Town: $528
- Guided Walk and Wine Tasting Tour in Medieval Town: $551
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dar es Salaam and Rhodes, we can see that Dar es Salaam is more expensive. And not only is Rhodes much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Dar es Salaam is in Africa and Rhodes is in Europe, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Rhodes would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Rhodes 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 Dar es Salaam would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Dar es Salaam than you might in Rhodes.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Dar es Salaam Expensive? and Is Rhodes Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Dar es Salaam or Rhodes?
Dar es Salaam has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Rhodes. When comparing the sizes of Dar es Salaam and Rhodes, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
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.