Which place is cheaper, Crete or Milos?
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 Milos or Crete?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Milos or Crete? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Milos or Crete?
Milos
Nestled in the heart of the Aegean Sea, Milos is a captivating island that offers a perfect blend of stunning landscapes, rich history, and authentic Greek charm. Visiting Milos doesn't have to strain your wallet. Budget accommodations can be found for fairly low prices in the shoulder season (May and September) as well as peak months. To save on meals, seek out local tavernas away from tourist hotspots. The villages of Plaka and Pollonia offer authentic dining experiences at reasonable prices. For transportation, consider renting a scooter or using the island's bus service to explore.
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 Contiki Tours to Greece, The Best G Adventures Tours to Greece, The Best 3-Day Tours from Athens, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Athens.
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Milos Prices
Greece PricesCrete Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMilos €256Crete €144
The average daily cost (per person) in Milos is €256, while the average daily cost in Crete is €144. 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 Milos and Crete in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMilos €104Crete €55
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMilos €208Crete €110
Compare Hotels in Milos and Crete
Looking for a hotel in Milos 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: Milos Hotel Prices and Crete Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Milos €64Crete €47
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Milos
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Milos:
- Milos Private Transfer Service: $19
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Crete
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Crete:
- One-Way Shared Transfer From or To Heraklion Air - Hersonissos: $17
- Heraklion Airport: Shared Transfer To/From Rethymno: $19
- One Way Shared Transfer From/To Heraklion Airport - Bali: $22
- Acqua Plus Water Park Admission with Optional Transfer: $34
- AcquaPlus WaterPark Entrance Ticket optional Transfer: $35
- One way shared transfer from or to Chania Airport To Bali: $36
- Crete Private Transfer to&from Heraklion Airport Port all Crete: $38
- Private Transfer from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Heraklion Port: $40
- Private Transfer from Chania Airport (CHQ) to Chania Souda Port: $43
- Acqua Plus Water Park Entrance with Transfer & Lunch: $50
- Day Trip to Elafonisi Beach with Hotel Transfers: $53
- Crete Private Transfer from Heraklion to Hersonissos: $55
Is it cheaper to fly into Milos or Crete?
Prices for flights to both Crete and Milos 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 dayMilos €115Crete €58
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: $41
- Olive Oil Factory Tour, Dinner & Traditional Dancing: $66
- Plate smashing | Greek Night with Dancing & Buffet Dinner: $68
- Olive Oil Festival in Cretan Farm with Traditional Dinner: $76
- Cretan Culture & Local Life Tour: VILLAGES, COOKING & FOOD: $79
- Heraklion: Finikia Horse Riding Tour with Lunch or Dinner: $81
- Rethymno Old Town Walking Food Tour Local Market Visit Tastings: $87
- Amazing Sunset Jeep Safari Route with Dinner: $91
- Half Day Sunset Tour in Rethymno with Dinner and Wine: $98
- 12:00 Beer & Food Tour Chania Old Town - Crete - shore excursion: $99
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Milos €23Crete €25
Tours and Activities in Milos
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Milos are as follows:
- Half Day Boat Tour to Kleftiko Milos: $58
- Milos Half-day Tour to Kleftiko: $58
- Milos South Side Beaches Cruise From Kipos: $68
- Kayaking Tour to the secrets of Milos: $70
- Tsigrado and Gerakas Beach Kayaking Tour: $70
- Half day electric bike tour with Sarakiniko beach: $82
- Sunset e-bike tour Milos Highlights with Greek Mezes: $99
- Geology & Volcano Half-Day Morning Tour: $100
- Milos Island: Archaeology & Culture Tour: $103
- Milos Instagram Tour: $111
- Milos Kleftiko Sailing Cruise with Lunch, Drinks & Snorkeling: $128
- Kleftiko Cruise with Meal, Drinks and Photos at Sykia: $140
Tours and Activities in Crete
Here are a few actual costs in Crete for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Chania Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $9.32
- Private Traditional Olive Grove and Dragon Fruit Farm Tour: $11
- CRETAquarium Entrance Ticket in Crete: $17
- Heraklion Archaeological Museum Ticket & Audio Guide: $19
- Full Day Tour Gramvousa Balos Bay from Georgioupolis with Guide: $20
- Chersonissos: Mini-Train City Highlights Tour: $21
- Heraklion Market and CretAquarium Guided Tour: $22
- Heraklion: Palace of Knossos 3D Virtual Audio Tour by Tablet: $22
- Heraklion: Heraklion Market & CretAquarium *SKIP The Line: $22
- Heraklion: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour: $23
- Heraklion: Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Bus Sightseeing Tour: $23
- Heraklion City Tour-Market-Creta Aquarium: $28
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMilos €33Crete €22
Sample the Local Flavors in Milos
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Milos:
- Kostantakis Winery - Milos Island Tour & Wine Tasting Experience: $70
Sample the Local Flavors in Crete
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Crete:
- Crete Countryside Escape Farm Visits and Wine Tasting: $50
- Wine Tasting: Meet the Cretan Vineyard at West Chania: $58
- Jeep Tour to Archanes with Wine tasting & Lunch: $111
- The Gourmet Wine Tour of Heraklion area: $192
- Cave and Cretan Brewery tour with lunch: $192
- Ecobike-Knossos Palace-Wine tasting-Olive oil tasting: $194
- Heraklion SUV Private Guided Wine Tour with Lunch: $205
- Gastronomy tour and wine tasting in traditional villages: $210
- Knossos, Olive Grove, Winery - Distillery with Tastings & Lunch: $216
- Private Wine Tour: $270
- Private Wine Tour with Tastings at Peza Valley (Lunch Included): $292
- Private Knossos Skip The Line Tour inc. lunch & wine tasting: $337
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Milos and Crete, we can see that Milos is more expensive. And not only is Crete much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Crete would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Crete 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 Milos would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Milos than you might in Crete.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Milos Expensive? and Is Crete Expensive?.
Which has a larger population, Milos or Crete?
Crete has a larger population, and is about 710 times larger than the population of Milos. When comparing the sizes of Milos 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.