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

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Should you visit Nafplio or Kos?

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

Should I visit Nafplio or Kos? 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: Nafplio or Kos?

Nafplio

The destination of Nafplio exists as a historic seaport town on the Peloponnese peninsula. From prevailing as a major port under royal succession in the Middle Ages to standing under the Republic of Venice, Ottoman Empire, and finally becoming capital of the First Hellenic Republic and then the Kingdom of Greece, this place has seen it all. Nafplio is now the capital of the region of Argolis.

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.

Which city is cheaper, Kos or Nafplio?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Nafplio is €112, while the average daily cost in Kos 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 Nafplio and Kos in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Nafplio €50
    Kos €62
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Nafplio €100
    Kos €124
Compare Hotels in Nafplio and Kos

Looking for a hotel in Nafplio or Kos? 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 Nafplio


Hotels in Kos


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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: Nafplio Hotel Prices and Kos Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Nafplio €46
    Kos €37

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nafplio

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

  • Nafplio to Athens International Airport Private Transfer: $672
  • 3-Hours Private Transfer from Nafplio to Athens: $666

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

Is it cheaper to fly into Nafplio or Kos?

Prices for flights to both Kos and Nafplio 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
    Nafplio €34
    Kos €43

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nafplio

For Nafplio, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Nafplio Walking Food Tour: $121
  • Nauplio Food Tour: $124
  • Cooking Class in Nafplio: $189

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Nafplio €22
    Kos €33

Tours and Activities in Nafplio

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

  • 3in1; Cycling, sightseeing, tasting: $174
  • Ancient Corinth & Nemea Tour to Culture from Nafplio: $161
  • Argolis: Full-Day Tour in Mycenae, Epidaurus & Nafplio: $100
  • Corinth, Mycenae, Olympia, Delphi, Meteora and more in a 4day private tour: $1,379
  • Cycling Tour at Nafplio: $114
  • From Athens: Mycenae and Epidaurus Private Tour: $399
  • Greek Ouzo and Honey Tour from Nafplio: $135
  • Half day tour in Mycenae and Epidaurus from Nafplio: $128
  • Hiking Tour in Nafplio: $77
  • Horse Riding Experience in Nafplio: $70
  • Mycenae - Ancient Corinth - Corinth Canal - Epidaurus full day tour from Nafplio: $202
  • Nafplio City Tour: $13

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

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Nafplio €6.86
    Kos €19

Sample the Local Flavors in Nafplio

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

  • Wine tour at the footsteps of Hercules in Nemea from Nafplio: $188

About these numbers

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Nafplio and Kos, we can see that Kos is more expensive. And not only is Nafplio much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Nafplio would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Nafplio 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 Kos would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Kos than you might in Nafplio.

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