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

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Should you visit Kos or Thessaloniki?

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

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Kos and Thessaloniki 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: Kos or Thessaloniki?

Kos

Kos is a Greek island and third largest island of the Dodecanese group, located near the Turkish coast in the southeast Aegean Sea. It is best known for its beautiful sandy beaches, which make it a popular tourist destination, as well as its ancient Greek and Roman landmarks.

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 Kos?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Kos is €134, while the average daily cost in Thessaloniki is €134. 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 Kos and Thessaloniki in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Kos €62
    Thessaloniki €79
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Kos €124
    Thessaloniki €158
Compare Hotels in Kos and Thessaloniki

Looking for a hotel in Kos or Thessaloniki? 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.

Hotels in Kos


Hotels in Thessaloniki


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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: Kos Hotel Prices and Thessaloniki Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Kos €37
    Thessaloniki €13

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kos

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

  • Private departure Transfer from Kos island resorts to Kos airport: $96
  • Private Airport Transfer: from Kos Island to Kos Airport (KGS): $41
  • Private Transfer to/from Kos Airport (KGS): $71
  • Kos - Airport Private Transfer: $62

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Thessaloniki

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

  • Transfer up to 8 People to Paralia - Katerini - Litochoro - Platamonas - Neoi Poroi: $166
  • Transfer up to 8 People to Kavala and Keramoti: $252
  • Transfer up to 8 People from Thessaloniki to Parga - Sivota - Igoumenitsa: $664
  • Transfer services from Thessaloniki(SKG) to Vourvourou Sithonia Halkidiki: $193
  • Transfer services from Thessaloniki to Ouranoupoli (Agion Oros): $193
  • Transfer services from Thessaloniki to Marmaras Halkidiki up to 8 passengers: $193
  • Transfer services from Thessaloniki to Katerini Pieria up to 8 passengers: $168
  • Transfer services from Thesaloniki to Sani Resort Halidiki up to 8 passengers: $137
  • Transfer service from Thessaloniki to Corfu, Ioannina, Parga, Syvota: $616
  • Transfer from airport Thessaloniki (SKG) to Kalithea chalkidiki: $187
  • Transfer from Thessaloniki to Peukochori: $311
  • Transfer from Thessaloniki to Ikos Olivia: $224

Is it cheaper to fly into Kos or Thessaloniki?

Prices for flights to both Thessaloniki and Kos 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
    Kos €43
    Thessaloniki €42

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.
    Kos €33
    Thessaloniki €26

Tours and Activities in Kos

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

  • Kalymnos and Pserimos Day Cruise: $55
  • Photo tour island of Kos: $684

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
    Kos €19
    Thessaloniki €15

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 comparing the travel costs between Kos and Thessaloniki, we can see that Thessaloniki is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.

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