Should you visit Mykonos or Corfu?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the prices of travel for Mykonos and Corfu. We’ll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget. So, let's dig into it.
Mykonos
Mykonos, a Greek Island in the middle of the Aegean Sea, is part of the Cyclades group. Mykonos is one of the most touristy islands in the Aegean Sea and is famous for its whitewashed buildings that climb up the hill along with historic windmills, stunning hillside views, and fantastic seafood restaurants. Because of its popularity, Mykonos comes with a hefty tourist markup. Many passengers arrive here as part of a cruise, so during the day its small streets can become crowded with tourists and its harbor fills with large ships. August and July are the most popular times to visit, so if you're hoping to avoid to crowds it's best to come a few months earlier.
Corfu
Also known in modern Greek as Kerkira or Kerkyra, Corfu is the northernmost of Greece's Ionian islands, located off the nation's northwest coast in the Adriatic Sea. It has historically seen control of Venetians, French, and British powers, and today draws tourists mainly as a resort destination.
Like many beach destinations in Europe, Corfu can be expensive due to higher tourist demand and limited space on the island. But Greece is still a fairly affordable country compared to other places in Europe, so deals can be found.
Which city is cheaper, Corfu or Mykonos?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Mykonos is €119, while the average daily cost in Corfu is €90. 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 Mykonos and Corfu in more detail.
Accommodation
Accommodation prices vary by location and style, but travelers pay on average about €118 for a double occupancy room in Mykonos.
The prices for places to stay in Corfu can vary by date, location, and type. Generally, the average cost for accommodation per person is €39, while a typical double-occupancy hotel room for two people will cost around €78.
Local Transportation
The average price of local transportation around Mykonos is €19 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.
Public transportation tends to be much less expensive in Corfu than paying for a taxi or private car service, as is expected. Typically, people spend €44 on transportation in Corfu on average per day.
Typical Local Transportation prices in Mykonos
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Mykonos:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mykonos
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Mykonos:
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Transfer from Mykonos Airport to Kalo Livadi area up to 6 customers:
$121
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Transfer from Mykonos Airport to Kalafatis area up to 6 customers:
$121
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Transfer from Mykonos Airport to Ftelia area up to 6 customers:
$121
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Transfer from Mykonos Airport to Elia area up to 6 customers:
$121
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Transfer from Mykonos Airport to Paraga area up to 6 customers:
$121
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Transfer from Mykonos Airport to Paradise area up to 6 customers:
$121
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Transfer from Mykonos Airport to Tagoo area up to 6 customers:
$121
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Transfer from Mykonos Airport to Super Paradise area up to 6 customers:
$121
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Transfer from Mykonos Airport to Ano Mera area up to 6 customers:
$121
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Transfer from Mykonos Airport to Agios Sostis area up to 6 customers:
$121
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Transfer from Mykonos Airport to Glastros area up to 6 customers:
$98
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Transfer from Mykonos Airport to Vryssi area up to 6 customers:
$98
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Corfu
Also for Corfu, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Private Airport Transfer: from Corfu to Ioannis Kapodistrias Int. Airport (CFU):
$18
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Private Corfu Transfer: Corfu Hotel to Corfu Cruise Port:
$23
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Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Corfu Airport:
$23
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Shared Arrival Transfer -Corfu Airport to Hotel:
$25
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Shared Departure Transfer -Corfu Airport to Hotel:
$25
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Shared Transfer: Hotel to Corfu Airport:
$30
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Corfu Airport to Hotel Shared Arrival Transfer:
$31
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Private Minivan Airport Transfer:
$31
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Premium Class Corfu Private Transfers:
$36
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Wheelchair Accessible Transfer From-To Airport:
$53
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Departure Private Transfer from Island to Corfu Airport CFU or Port by Minivan:
$62
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(CFU) Corfu Airport To Barbati Private Transfer:
$86
Is it cheaper to fly into Mykonos or Corfu?
Prices for flights to both Corfu and Mykonos 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
In Mykonos travelers spend around €38 a day on food. You can save money by choosing casual restaurants or food stalls, or you can spend plenty more by dining in nicer restaurants at every meal.
The average traveler spends about €25 per day in Corfu for food, but obviously this is dependent on the type of restaurant and the amount of food ordered. To save money you can grab a lighter lunch or dinner, or you can try fast food or street food.
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Food
Meals for one day
Mykonos €38
Corfu €25
Typical Food prices in Mykonos
Some typical examples of dining costs in Mykonos are as follows:
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Two Ice cream Cones
€4.50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Mykonos
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Mykonos.
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Traditional Lunch or Dinner at the Mykonian Spiti:
$74
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Mykonos Cooking Class:
$159
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Corfu
For Corfu, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Greek Cooking Class & Meal at a Local Family Home:
$80
Entertainment
Mykonos's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around €18 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.
Sightseeing expenses in Corfu, including the cost of admission tickets for day tours, museums, and attractions, usually cost an average of €12 per day, per person.
Tours and Activities in Mykonos
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Mykonos are as follows:
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Best of Mykonos island, 4 hours private tour:
$281
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Delos Tour 3 to 5 customers:
$505
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Delos Tour 6 to 10 customers:
$329
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From 6.5-Hour Cruise to Delos and Rhenia:
$100
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Mykonos Shore Excursion: City & Island Tour:
$250
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Mykonos Walking Tour:
$40
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Discover Authentic Mykonos Tour:
$51
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Full-Day Catamaran Cruise with Fresh Lunch:
$318
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Full-Day Sightseeing Tour with Lunch:
$159
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Half-Day City Walking Tour and Island Bus Tour:
$44
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Little Venice Sunset Cruise:
$57
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South Coast Beach Hopping Boat Tour with BBQ Lunch:
$139
Tours and Activities in Corfu
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Corfu.
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Winery tour with Wine and Olive tasting at Theotoky Estate in Corfu:
$12
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Royalty Winery tour with tasting at Theotoky Estate in Corfu:
$16
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Corfu Hop-on Hop-off City Sightseeing Bus Tour:
$22
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Ghost Stories and Legends Tour:
$31
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Sunset at the Shipwreck Beach | Beach Discovery Tour:
$32
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Corfu Ghost Stories and Legends Night Tour:
$34
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Corfu Town: Evening Guided Tour With Wine:
$37
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Paxos and Antipaxos Full-Day Island Hopping Tour:
$40
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From Day Cruise to Paxos, Antipaxos, & the Blue Caves:
$40
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Historic Buildings and Great Personalities Tour:
$42
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Corfu Town: Evening Guided Tour With Wine:
$42
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3 Hours Corfu Old Town Walking Tour: History and Architecture:
$54
Alcohol
The average person spends about €16 on alcoholic beverages in Mykonos per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
Alcoholic beverages can often be a significant portion of a traveler's budget, and the costs can vary greatly from person to person. In Corfu, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is €6.85.
Sample the Local Flavors in Corfu
Also in Corfu, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Corfu-Private Winery tour with Wine tasting at Theotoky Estate:
$15
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Wine Tasting and optional Olive Tasting at Theotoky Estate:
$16
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Private tour to Paleokastritsa & Wine tasting from Corfu:
$266
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Private Corfu Full-Day Wine Tasting Shore Excursion:
$468
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Private Corfu Highlights and Wine Tour:
$549
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Mykonos and Corfu, we can see that Mykonos is more expensive. And not only is Corfu much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Corfu would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Corfu 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 Mykonos would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Mykonos than you might in Corfu.
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