Which place is cheaper, Rhodes or Doha?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Doha or Rhodes?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Doha and Rhodes can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Doha or Rhodes?
Doha
Doha is the capital city of Qatar, modern and rapidly developing with much construction underway. It is home to Doha International Airport, the main point of entry for Qatar, as well as many of the country's best museums and examples of cultural heritage.
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 Luxury Tours to Greece, and The Best Budget Tours to Greece.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDoha $200Rhodes $147
The average daily cost (per person) in Doha is $200, while the average daily cost in Rhodes is $147. 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 Doha and Rhodes in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDoha $119Rhodes $63
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDoha $238Rhodes $126
Compare Hotels in Doha and Rhodes
Looking for a hotel in Doha 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: Doha Hotel Prices and Rhodes Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Doha $23Rhodes $53
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Doha
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Doha:
- Airport Transfer - From and To Hammad International Airport: $25
- Airport Transfer: Doha Airport DOH to Doha by Luxury Car: $110
- Airport Transfer: Doha to Doha Airport DOH by Business Car: $80
- Airport Transfer: Doha to Doha Airport DOH by Luxury Car: $110
- Doha Airport Transfer: $99
- Doha Night Desert Safari Camel Ride Dune Bashing with Transfer: $66
- ONE WAY: Doha International Airport - Private Transfer From/to Hotels: $122
- Private Arrival Transfer - Doha: $50
- Private Arrival Transfer from Airport or Port to Lusail: $80
- Private Doha Airport Transfer to Doha, Qatar: $139
- Private Transfer from Doha City to Doha (DOH) Airport: $194
- Private Transfer from Doha Cruise Port to Doha City Hotels : $74
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$7.62
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rhodes
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Rhodes:
- Rhodes Airport Transfer to Rhodes Town city or Faliraki (ONE WAY: $55
- Accessible Private Transfer Services - Rhodes: $60
- Airport Transfer - From/To Airport - From/To Rhodes: $53
- Diagoras Airport: Private One-Way Transfer to/from Rhodes: $39
- East Coast Bay to Bay Full-Day Boat Trip with Transfers: $72
- From Boat Trip to Symi Island with Hotel Transfer: $69
- From Lindos Round-Trip Bus Transfer with Free Time: $27
- Lindos Day Cruise from Rhodes Town with Swimming stops and Hotel Transfers: $55
- Lindos comfortable Transfer with aprx 5hrs Free Time: $22
- One Way Private Airport Transfers Rhodes Island: $61
- One Way Private Transfer Rhodes Airport to / from Faliraki: $37
- One Way Private Transfer Rhodes Airport to / from Lindos: $74
Is it cheaper to fly into Doha or Rhodes?
Prices for flights to both Rhodes and Doha 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 dayDoha $61Rhodes $51
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Doha
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Doha.
- Private Dinner on Safliya Island: $65
- Private Souk Waqif with Lunch or Dinner Tour: $96
- Food Tour in The Pearl Qatar Island: $139
- Half Day Doha City Tour with Lunch or Dinner: $143
- Full Day Desert Safari with Camp Access, Buffet Dinner,Camel Ride: $195
- Private Desert Safari with BBQ Lunch/Dinner at Souk Al Wakra Tour: $202
- Full Day Desert Private Safari with Lunch or Dinner: $214
- Private Overnight Desert Safari, Dune bashing, dinner & Breakfast: $220
- Doha : Full Day Desert Safari | BBQ Dinner | Inland sea: $237
- Full Day Desert Safari with Lunch/Dinner in Desert Camp: $280
- Overnight Private Desert Safari with Buffet Dinner and Camel Ride: $299
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$2.12
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Dinner for Two$25
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rhodes
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Rhodes.
- All Inclusive Sunset Cruise with Dinner & Unlimited Aperol Spritz, Beer, Wine: $44
- Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Dinner Buffet & Drinks: $59
- Sip & Savor 11-Dish Wine Pairing and Cooking Adventure: $74
- Sunset Cruise w/ Gourmet Dinner, Drinks & Live Music: $75
- Rhodes Exclusive Sunset Cruise Gourmet Dinner, Drinks Guitar duet: $77
- Vine & Dine Tale: 11-Plate Lunch, Wine Discovery, Cooking Mastery: $77
- 3-Hours Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Dinner all Inclusive: $78
- Rhodes Wine & Food Tour: 10 Meal Course Lunch, Wine Tasting, Cooking Class : $87
- Traditional Greek COOKING class and Wine Tasting in Rhodes: $88
- Winery Tour, Tasting and cooking with the Winemaker in Rhodes: $88
- Cooking Lesson and Wine Tasting with Lunch: $103
- Tasting Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & more in an Authentic Greek village: $105
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Doha $18Rhodes $21
Tours and Activities in Doha
Here are a few actual costs in Doha for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Al Safliya Island Photo Tour: $25
- Doha City Tour with Pick Up & drop off Airport or Cruise Terminal: $45
- Doha Sunset Boat Cruise with Drinks: $48
- Moonlight Boat Cruise with Drinks: $48
- Arabian Sands Half-Day Adventure in Qatar: $50
- Doha Shopping Tour: $59
- Katara Culture Tour with Arabic Dhow Cruise: $62
- Doha Night Desert Safari Adventure: $65
- Explore Heart of Qatar Doha City Tour with Professional Guide: $65
- Private City Tour: $65
- Private City Tour from Doha : $65
- Private North of Qatar Tour: $68
Tours and Activities in Rhodes
Here are a few actual costs in Rhodes for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.26
- Escape Game and Tour: $7.07
- Rhodes Old Town Highlights Self-Guided Treasure Hunt & Tour: $7.07
- Medieval City Self-Guided Game & Tour: $9.57
- Rhodes Town: Yellow Submarine Cruise with Underwater Views: $9.79
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Outdoor Scavenger Hunt and Tour of Rhodes Old Town: $11
- Submarine Cruise with Underwater Views from Rhodes: $11
- Palace of the Grand Master E-Ticket & Audio Tour: $12
- Rhodes Medieval City Self-Guided Game & Tour: $12
- Palace of the Grand Master Admission Ticket: $13
- The Palace of the Grand Master. Self-guided Audio Tour: $13
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDoha $15Rhodes $13
Sample the Local Flavors in Rhodes
Also in Rhodes, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Private Wine Tasting Experience for Beginners: $38
- Private Wine Tasting Under the Guidance of a Sommelier in Rhodes: $39
- Rhodian Wines - Private Wine Tasting Under a Sommelier: $54
- 1 Day Rhodes Island Tour with Olive Oil, Honey and Wine Tasting : $55
- Rhodes Shore Excursion Including Olive Oil, Honey & Wine Tasting: $60
- Rhodes Island Tour: Lindos, Old Town, Pottery Workshop, Wine Tasting : $61
- Private Wine Tasting Experience for Wine Lovers: $65
- Full-Day Сomprehensive Tour of Rhodes including Wine Tasting : $68
- Gourmet Journey: 11-Course Lunch, Wine Tasting & Culinary Session: $88
- Rhodes Wine Tasting Experience: $88
- Private Wine Tasting Experience: $98
- Private Wine Tasting for Experts: $98
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Doha and Rhodes, we can see that Doha is more expensive. And not only is Rhodes much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Doha is in Middle East 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 Doha would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Doha 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 Doha Expensive? and Is Rhodes Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Doha or Rhodes?
Rhodes has a larger population, and is about 68% larger than the population of Doha. When comparing the sizes of Doha 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.