Which place is cheaper, Crete or Guayaquil?
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 Guayaquil or Crete?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Guayaquil 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: Guayaquil or Crete?
Guayaquil
Guayaquil is Ecuador's largest city and seaport. From a tourist perspective, the city acts primarily as a transportation gateway to the country and the Galapagos Islands. While the city can be skipped altogether, should you have a free day to spend here, there are a few noteworthy things to do, as well as some terrific dining and nightlife options. Guayaquil’s main tourist attraction is Las Penas, a hill with old, colorfully painted buildings at the north end of the Malecon, where you can walk the 400 steps to the lighthouse at the top for good views of the city. The neighborhood is filled with cafes, bars, restaurants, and art galleries and is relatively safe. Other important sights include the Malecon 2000, a massive urban development project that has brought new life to the riverside in the city center and the Parque Seminario, filled with fountains, trees and iguanas, located at 10 de Agosto Ave and Chile Ave.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best G Adventures Tours to Ecuador, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Ecuador, The Best Contiki Tours to Greece, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Greece.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGuayaquil $116Crete $169
The average daily cost (per person) in Guayaquil is $116, while the average daily cost in Crete is $169. 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 Guayaquil and Crete in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGuayaquil $32Crete $64
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGuayaquil $64Crete $128
Compare Hotels in Guayaquil and Crete
Looking for a hotel in Guayaquil 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.
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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: Guayaquil Hotel Prices and Crete Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Guayaquil $15Crete $56
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Crete
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Crete:
- Transfer from or to Chania airport to Gerani up to 3 customers : $93
- Transfer from Chania airport to Stalos up to 3 or vise versa: $74
- Transfer from Chania airport to Platanias up to 3 or vise versa: $87
- Transfer from Chania airport to Paleochora up to 3 or vise versa: $219
- Transfer from Chania airport to Kolymbari up to 3 or vise versa: $115
- Transfer from Chania airport to Georgioupolis up to 3 : $116
- Transfer from Chania airport to Chania City Center up to 3 : $59
- Transfer from Chania airport to Agia Marina up to 3 customers: $78
- Transfer Services From Heraklion To Rethymno Hotels: $106
- Transfer Heraklion Airport to MALIA area up to 7 customers: $87
- Transfer Heraklion Airport to IERAPETRA area up to 7 customers: $202
- Transfer Heraklion Airport to Gouves area up to 7 customers: $49
Is it cheaper to fly into Guayaquil or Crete?
Prices for flights to both Crete and Guayaquil 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 dayGuayaquil $50Crete $68
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Crete
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Crete.
- Traditional Cretan Night: Live Show and Dinner: $33
- Traditional Dance Show and Buffet Dinner with Wine: $34
- Troy Dinner-Show: $36
- Olive Oil Factory Tour, Dinner & Traditional Dancing: $66
- Olive Oil Festival in Cretan Farm with Traditional Dinner: $78
- Heraklion: Finikia Horse Riding Tour with Lunch or Dinner: $81
- The Delicious Chania Street Food Tour : $96
- Half Day Sunset Tour in Rethymno with Dinner and Wine: $101
- Chania Walking Food Tours Crete with a local!: $101
- Sightseeing Day Trip with Cooking Lesson and Lunch: $102
- Full-Day Jeep Safari Tour with Cooking Lesson: $105
- Chania: Evening Feasts A Journey through Cretan Flavors Food Tour: $108
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Guayaquil $21Crete $29
Tours and Activities in Crete
Here are a few actual costs in Crete for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 4x4 Safari tour Southern Crete Tripitis Gorge: $118
- Adventure Safari Tour Secrets of the southern Crete : $110
- E-Ticket to Heraklion Archaeological Museum with Audio Guide: $26
- Knossos Palace Heraklion City Tour: $47
- Wine & Olive Oil tasting one day private tour in Crete: $184
- e-bike tour in Crete with guide and stroryteller Soulouksina: $168
- Αrchaeological Museum of Herakleion Entry Ticket: $24
- 4 Hour Fishing and Swimming Boat Experience in Schisma Eloundas: $150
- 4x4 Cretan Experience from Rethymnon: $113
- 5Hour Safari Tour in Crete(Heraklion)with Quad,Jeep,Buggy & Lunch: $105
- 6-Hours Safari Tour in Damnoni and Skinaria Beach, from Plakias: $34
- Adventure Jeep Safari Amazing sunset : $93
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGuayaquil $17Crete $26
Sample the Local Flavors in Crete
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Crete:
- Local Wine Tasting & Visit to the Ancient Olive Tree: $143
- Heraklion: Half Day Small Group Wine Tour with Wine Tastings: $150
- Ecobike-Knossos Palace-Wine tasting-Olive oil tasting: $180
- Cave and Cretan Brewery tour with lunch: $186
- PRIVATE Walking Tour with Lunch and Wine Tasting by a Sommelier: $192
- The Gourmet Wine Tour of Heraklion area: $198
- Gastronomy tour and wine tasting in traditional villages : $216
- Heraklion SUV Private Guided Wine Tour with Lunch : $237
- From Elounda Private Heraklion Wine Tour with Tastings and Lunch: $251
- Private Wine Tour: $270
- From Heraklion: Villages and Vines A Scenic Wine Tasting Journey: $289
- Private Knossos Skip The Line Tour inc. lunch & wine tasting: $337
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Guayaquil and Crete, we can see that Crete is more expensive. And not only is Guayaquil much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Guayaquil is in South America and Crete 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 Guayaquil would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Guayaquil 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 Guayaquil.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Guayaquil Expensive? and Is Crete Expensive?.
Which has a larger population, Guayaquil or Crete?
Guayaquil has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Crete. When comparing the sizes of Guayaquil and Crete, 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.