A Travel Price Comparison for Greece Delphi vs. Thessaloniki for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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Should you visit Delphi or Thessaloniki?

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

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Delphi or Thessaloniki, 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.

Delphi

Proclaimed to be the center of the world by the ancient Greeks, Delphi and its ruins exist on the sloping mountainside of Mount Parnassus. With breathtaking views just over the cliffs, one cannot help but marvel at the sweeping valley dotted with olive trees all the way down to the sea. The beauty of it all truly brings one to a place where they understand why Delphi was marked as the center of the earth.

Thessaloniki

Thessaloniki is the second largest city in Greece and serves as the capital city of the Central Macedonia region. It also has a rich history dating back more than 3,000 years. As a visitor, you'll find that the city has been touched by the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman empires, all of which left their mark. In particular, the many Byzantine churches are quite impressive, with some of them listed on the UNESCO World Heritage list.

Which city is cheaper, Thessaloniki or Delphi?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Delphi is €82, while the average daily cost in Thessaloniki is €107. 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 Delphi and Thessaloniki in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Delphi €47
    Thessaloniki €63
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Delphi €94
    Thessaloniki €126

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Delphi €6.86
    Thessaloniki €11

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Delphi

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

  • Private Transfer from Delphi to Athens-Pireaus-Athens Airport: $303
  • Private Transfer from Delfi to Igoumenitsa Port: $1,452

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Thessaloniki

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

  • Private Transfer from Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) to Ksamil: $1,555
  • Private Transfer from Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) to Saranda: $1,555
  • Private Transfer from Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) to Parga: $1,306
  • Private Transfer from Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) to Syvota: $1,223
  • Private Transfer from Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) to Igoumenitsa Port: $1,141
  • Private Transfer from Thessaloniki City to Igoumenitsa Port: $1,141
  • Private Transfer from Thessaloniki City to Parga: $868
  • Private Transfer from Thessaloniki City to Syvota: $809
  • Thessaloniki to Corfu Luxury Private Transfer: $723
  • Transfer up to 8 People from Thessaloniki to Parga - Sivota - Igoumenitsa: $664
  • Private Transfer From Thessaloniki/SKG Airport to Athens-ATH Airport-Pireaus: $627
  • Transfer service from Thessaloniki to Corfu, Ioannina, Parga, Syvota: $616

Is it cheaper to fly into Delphi or Thessaloniki?

Prices for flights to both Thessaloniki and Delphi 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
    Delphi €29
    Thessaloniki €33

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Thessaloniki

For Thessaloniki, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Thessaloniki City Morning Walking Food Tour: $58
  • Dinner with a view in the historic center of Thessaloniki: $79
  • Thessaloniki Food Tour - Gastronomy Experience - 4 hrs: $137

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Delphi €9.14
    Thessaloniki €21

Tours and Activities in Delphi

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Delphi.

  • 3-Day Delphi & Meteora Tour from Athens: $459
  • Ancient Delphi Full-Day Tour from Athens: $112
  • Athens to Hike and History Tour: $531
  • Delphi 2 Day Tour from Athens with Overnight in 4 Star Hotel: $197
  • Delphi All Day Tour: $459
  • Delphi All Day Tour Taxi or Van: $405
  • Delphi Full-Day Tour from Athens: $100
  • Delphi Historical all day tour: $168
  • Delphi Self-Guided 50-Minutes Virtual Tour from your Home: $20
  • Delphi and Meteora: 3-Day Tour from Athens: $396
  • Audio Guide on Your Phone without Entry Ticket: $14
  • From Athens: Day Tour to Delphi: $84

Tours and Activities in Thessaloniki

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

  • Athos Peninsula Day Cruise from Thessaloniki: $73
  • Authentic Balkan experience: $523
  • City Sightseeing Thessaloniki Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $16
  • City Sightseeing Thessaloniki Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $24
  • Day Tour of Philippi, Amphipolis, and Kavala: $137
  • Dion and Mount Olympus Full Day Tour from Thessaloniki: $112
  • Ecobike tour in Thessaloniki: $4,479
  • From 2-Day Rail Tour to Meteora: $239
  • From Pella and Vergina Full-Day Tour: $57
  • From Train Trip to Meteora & Monastery Tour: $114
  • Full Day Meteora Tour by Train from Thessaloniki: $116
  • Full Day Tour to Edessa - Loutra Pozar from Thessaloniki: $93

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Delphi €10
    Thessaloniki €12

Sample the Local Flavors in Thessaloniki

Also in Thessaloniki, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Private tour: Full day Wine tasting Naousa & Ag. Nikolaos: $535

About these numbers

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

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