A Travel Price Comparison for Greece Mykonos vs. Crete for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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Should you visit Mykonos or Crete?

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

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Mykonos and Crete. 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, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.

Where Should I go: Mykonos or Crete?

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.

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.

Which city is cheaper, Crete or Mykonos?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Mykonos is €149, while the average daily cost in Crete is €102. 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 Mykonos and Crete in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Mykonos €74
    Crete €48
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Mykonos €148
    Crete €96
Compare Hotels in Mykonos and Crete

Looking for a hotel in Mykonos 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.

Hotels in Mykonos


Hotels in Crete


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Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Mykonos €24
    Crete €23
Typical Local Transportation prices in Mykonos

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Mykonos:


  • Bus to Paradise Beach (for 2)
    €5.60
  • Taxi to Kalafatis
    €13

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mykonos

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Mykonos:

  • Private Transfer to/from Mykonos Airport (JMK): $52
  • Transfer Service: $45
  • One Way Private Transfer within Mykonos Island MINI VAN: $73
  • Transfer from Mykonos Airport to Aghios Ioannis - Mykonos area up to 6 customers: $98
  • Transfer from Mykonos Airport to Aghios Stefanos - Mykonos area up to 6 customers: $98
  • Transfer from Mykonos Airport to Agios Sostis area up to 6 customers: $121
  • Transfer from Mykonos Airport to Agrari area up to 6 customers: $98
  • Transfer from Mykonos Airport to Ano Mera area up to 6 customers: $121
  • Transfer from Mykonos Airport to Chora area up to 6 customers: $98
  • Transfer from Mykonos Airport to Choulakia area up to 6 customers: $98
  • Transfer from Mykonos Airport to Drafaki area up to 6 customers: $98
  • Transfer from Mykonos Airport to Elia area up to 6 customers: $121

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Crete

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Crete:

  • Acqua Plus Water Park Admission with Optional Transfer: $32

Is it cheaper to fly into Mykonos or Crete?

Prices for flights to both Crete 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Mykonos €48
    Crete €34
Typical Food prices in Mykonos

Some typical examples of dining costs in Mykonos are as follows:


  • 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.

  • Traditional Lunch or Dinner at the Mykonian Spiti: $74
  • Mykonos Cooking Class: $159

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Crete

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Crete.

  • Olive Oil Factory Tour, Dinner & Traditional Dancing: $56
  • From Rethymno: Winery Tour & Cretan Folk Show with Dinner: $64
  • Heraklion: Cretan Cooking Lesson with Dinner in Arolithos: $113

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Mykonos €23
    Crete €26

Tours and Activities in Mykonos

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Mykonos are as follows:

  • Mykonos Walking Tour: $40
  • Half-Day City Walking Tour and Island Bus Tour: $44
  • Discover Authentic Mykonos Tour: $51
  • Little Venice Sunset Cruise: $57
  • The Original Morning Delos Guided Tour: $68
  • Tinos Tour: $93
  • One Day Cruise to Delos-Mykonos from Paros Island: $93
  • From 6.5-Hour Cruise to Delos and Rhenia: $100
  • One Day Cruise to Delos-Mykonos from Paros Island: $129
  • South Coast Beach Hopping Boat Tour with BBQ Lunch: $139
  • Full-Day Sightseeing Tour with Lunch: $159
  • Mykonos Shore Excursion: City & Island Tour: $250

Tours and Activities in Crete

Here are a few actual costs in Crete for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Lychnostatis Open Air Museum: Entry Ticket with Add-Ons: $6.76
  • Chania: Sunset Boat Cruise with Guide: $14
  • Minoan's World 9D movie & 3D photo tour: $14
  • Heraklion Archaeological Museum Ticket & Audio Guide: $16
  • Heraklion: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Sightseeing Tour: $17
  • Heraklion: Virtual Reality Experience at VR Lab: $17
  • From Agios Nikolaos: Guided Boat Cruise to Spinalonga: $18
  • Rethymno: Sunset Cruise on a Wooden Pirate Boat: $19
  • Heraklion: Archaeological Museum & Knossos Ticket with Audio: $26
  • Chania: Traditional Boat Cruise to Lazaretta Island: $30
  • Rethymnon: Kournas Lake & Argyroupolis Small Group Tour: $34
  • Day Tour of Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos, Elounda & Plaka: $36

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Mykonos €20
    Crete €20

Sample the Local Flavors in Crete

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Crete:

  • Rethymno: Wine Tasting at The Cretan House of Wine: $88
  • From Chania: Olive Oil & Wine Tasting - Safari Tour w/ Lunch: $141
  • Heraklion: Cretan Wine Tasting Tour & Gourmet Lunch: $169
  • Heraklion: Private Knossos & Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch: $299

About these numbers

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Mykonos and Crete, we can see that Mykonos 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 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 Crete.

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