Should you visit Ios or Valencia?
Should I visit Ios or Valencia? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Ios
Ios is an island in the south of Greece, located in the Cyclades group of islands in the Mediterranean Sea. It is a peaceful beach getaway by day, and a lively party scene by night. While its main town is the hub for nightlife, it is also a charming place during the day, typical of a traditional Greek village with shops and cafes against a backdrop of whitewashed buildings and turquoise waters.
Valencia
Valencia is a port city that sits on Spain's southeastern Orange Blossom coast, where the Turia River meets the Mediterranean Sea. As the nation's third-largest city, it is continually innovative in the arts and sciences with some futuristic architecture including a planetarium, oceanarium, and an interactive museum. The nightlife and daytime culture both thrive in their own ways, bustling with limitless opportunities for sight-seeing and entertainment. While the city is surrounded by fertile farmland, its center is a modern metropolis, skirted by beautiful beaches.
Which city is cheaper, Valencia or Ios?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Ios is €73, while the average daily cost in Valencia is €98. 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. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Ios and Valencia in more detail.
Accommodation
If you're traveling alone, you may be able to find a budget hotel or hostel for around €31. But for two people in a standard two-person hotel room in Ios the cost is €62 on average.
A hotel room in Valencia is about €92 This assumes double occupancy and modest accommodations.
Food
While meal prices in Ios can vary, the average travelers spends about €26 per day on food. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out, an average meal in Ios should cost around €10 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Ios is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.
On average, meal and food prices in Valencia cost around €32 per person, per day. While this price can vary widely by location, the type of restaurant, and the amount of food ordered, a typical meal often costs around €13.
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Food
Meals for one day
Ios €26
Valencia €32
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Valencia
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Valencia.
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Traveling Spoon Spanish Tapas Private Online Cooking Class:
$27
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Traveling Spoon Sangria and Tapa Private Online Cooking Class:
$27
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Authentic Valencian Paella Cooking Class in a Traditional Farmhouse:
$84
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Authentic Valencian Paella Cooking Class:
$85
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Spanish Night: Tapas Dinner and Flamenco Show:
$85
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Traditional Paella Cooking Class in Valencia:
$98
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Tapas Dinner and Flamenco Show in Valencia:
$100
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Valencia City Centre Food Tour:
$112
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Valencia Sunset Cruise with Dinner at the Beach:
$132
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Panoramic City Tour of Valencia with Paella Cooking Class:
$156
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Paella Cooking Class and Valencia Historical Walking Tour:
$168
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Paella Cooking Class and Flamenco Show with Tapas Dinner in Valencia:
$187
Local Transportation
The average price of local transportation around Ios is €13 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
The average price of local transportation around Valencia is €14 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
Typical Local Transportation prices in Valencia
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Valencia:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Valencia
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Valencia:
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Private Airport Transfer: from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Valencia:
$23
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Private Airport Transfer: from Valencia to Valencia Airport (VLC):
$23
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Transfer in Taxi From Valencia Old City to VLC Airport:
$24
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Valencia to Valencia Airport (VLC) - Departure Private Van Transfer:
$26
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Private Arrival Transfer from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Valencia City Center:
$26
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Private Departure Transfer from Valencia City Center to Valencia Airport (VLC):
$26
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Valencia Private Arrival Transfer from Train Station to the City:
$32
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Valencia private departure transfer (CITY-TRAIN STATION):
$32
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Transfer Valencia Airport to downtown:
$36
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Private Transfer From/To Valencia Airport:
$39
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Valencia to Valencia Airport (VLC) - Departure Private Car Transfer:
$40
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Valencia Private Departure Transfer (HOTEL-PORT):
$40
Is it cheaper to fly into Ios or Valencia?
Prices for flights to both Valencia and Ios 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.
Entertainment
Ios's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around €21 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
Valencia's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around €23 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
Tours and Activities in Ios
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Ios are as follows:
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Ios Speed Boat Adventure:
$54
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From Ios to Sikinos Island & Winery Tour:
$96
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Half Day Sunset Sailboat tour (afternoon):
$210
Typical Entertainment prices in Valencia
Here are a few typical costs in Valencia for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
Tours and Activities in Valencia
Here are a few actual costs in Valencia for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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Skip the Line: Valencia Silk Museum Ticket Entrance:
$7.46
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San Nicolas de Bari Church Entrance Ticket:
$7.96
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360 Virtual tour of Ancient Valencia:
$14
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Valencia Family Tour:
$14
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Valencia Street Art Walking Tour:
$15
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Online tour, discover Valencia from your home:
$15
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Modernism Walking Tour of Valencia:
$15
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Valencia City of Arts Full-Day Combined Tickets:
$15
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24, 48, 72-Hour Valencia Tourist Card:
$18
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Historical Walking Tour:
$18
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Fallas tour:
$19
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Valencia Guided City Tour:
$19
Alcohol
The average person spends about €26 on alcoholic beverages in Ios per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Valencia may vary from person to person, on average a person spends €16 per day on alcoholic beverages.
Sample the Local Flavors in Valencia
Also in Valencia, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Walking Tour in Valencia and wine tasting:
$42
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Private wine tasting with snacks in the historic centre of Valencia:
$66
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Valencia Wine Tasting Tour and Tapas:
$87
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Valencia City of Arts & Sciences Tour with Rooftop Wine Tasting and Tapas:
$106
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Valencia Wine Tour Wineries in Utiel Requena:
$137
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Valencia Wine Tour with Tasting and Lunch:
$173
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Private Wine Tour with Wine Tasting and Full Lunch:
$180
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Utiel Requena Day Trip - Ecologic Olive Oil And Wine Tasting:
$187
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Utiel Requena Day Trip - Ecologic Olive Oil And Wine Tasting - PRIVATE TOUR:
$267
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Accessible Private, Accessible Wine Tour with Lunch:
$381
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Gastronomical Private Tour of Valencia with Wine Tasting:
$423
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ios and Valencia, we can see that Valencia is more expensive. And not only is Ios much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Ios would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Ios 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 Valencia would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Valencia than you might in Ios.
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