Should you visit Rhodes or Barcelona?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the prices of travel for Rhodes and Barcelona. 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.
Rhodes
Rhodes Island is one of the largest and most visited islands in Greece both because of its diversity of sights and its wonderful climate. On the island are some beautiful beaches, well preserved historic sights, and lovely towns. Rhodes City is the capital city on the island of Rhodes and is famous as the former site of the Colossus. Colossus is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world and the oldest inhabited medieval town in Europe. Today Rhodes City has an interesting old town that is surrounded by the medieval wall. Inside you'll find countless souvenir shops and restaurants that cater to tourists. Cruise ships also frequent the island, so it's best visited during the off season when the crowds may be slightly less. You will also find that prices drop when the crowds are thinner and the cruise ships are scarce.
Barcelona
Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain with a population of over 1.5 million people. It's also the capital of Catalonia and is located on the northeastern part of the Mediterranean coast. Barcelona is one of the country's most popular travel destinations because of its rich history, interesting architecture, and vibrant culture. Barcelona hosted the 1992 Summer Olympic games and that had a strong influence over tourism in the area. Many different neighborhoods were renovated and rebuilt. Modern design became the norm in many parts of the city, although there is still an old city feel and many efforts at preservation.
Which city is cheaper, Barcelona or Rhodes?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Rhodes is €108, while the average daily cost in Barcelona is €122. 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 Rhodes and Barcelona in more detail.
Accommodation
Accommodation prices vary by location and style, but travelers pay on average about €92 for a double occupancy room in Rhodes.
The average price for accommodation for two people in Barcelona is €148. This is for two people sharing a typical double occupancy hotel room.
Food
While meal prices in Rhodes can vary, the average travelers spends about €38 per day on food. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out, an average meal in Rhodes should cost around €15 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Rhodes is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.
The price of a meal in Barcelona can vary widely. However, the average price for food per day is €27 per person, and a typical meal will cost around €11 based on the spending of previous visitors. Less expensive dining options can be found by eating street food or at fast food restaurants.
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Food
Meals for one day
Rhodes €38
Barcelona €27
Typical Food prices in Rhodes
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Rhodes:
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Coffee
€1.95
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Dinner for Two
€23
Typical Food prices in Barcelona
Some typical examples of dining costs in Barcelona are as follows:
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Hot Cocoa & Churro
€4.15
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Sandwich
€1.70
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Baguette & Horchata
€3.80
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Tapas on the beach
€8.28
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Gelatto
€2.50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Barcelona
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Barcelona.
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Live from Potato Gnocchi Online Cooking Class:
$23
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Live from Barcelona to China: Potato Gnocchi Online Cooking Class:
$23
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Barcelona organic dinner in a beautiful rooftop garden:
$35
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Interactive Spanish Cooking Experience in Barcelona:
$49
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Hands-on Brunch Cooking Class with Bottomless Mimosas!:
$50
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Born district food tour and tasting in Barcelona:
$51
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Barcelona Street Food Tour: Local Market & Gothic Quarter with Expert Guide:
$52
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Street Food Tour & Gothic Quater Sightseeing with Local Expert:
$52
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Flamenco Show and Optional Dinner at a Tablao:
$52
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Bus and Walking Tour with Dinner:
$58
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Tasty Barcelona Street Food Tour With Local Market Visit:
$59
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Skip the Line: Flamenco Show and Dinner Ticket:
$62
Local Transportation
The average price of local transportation around Rhodes is €39 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.
The cost of a taxi ride in Barcelona is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent €15 per person, per day, on local transportation in Barcelona.
Typical Local Transportation prices in Rhodes
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Rhodes:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rhodes
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Rhodes:
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Private Airport Transfer: from Rhodes to Rhodes Airport (RHO):
$19
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Rhodes Private Departure Transfer to Rhodes Airport:
$22
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Diagoras Airport Private Hotel Transfer:
$25
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Rhodes Private Departure Transfer:
$28
Typical Local Transportation prices in Barcelona
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Barcelona are as follows:
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10 Trip Metro Ticket
€7.80
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Airport Bus
€5.00
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Metro
€2.10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Barcelona
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Barcelona:
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Airport Transfer:
$127
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Airport Transfers:
$20
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Airport, Port cruise & Hotel Transfers:
$81
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Ancient winery of vermouth, Tarragona & Reus: private Round-Trip Transfer:
$311
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Arrival Private Transfer Barcelona City or Airport to Andorra by Business Car:
$445
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Arrival Private Transfer Barcelona Port to Barcelona City by Business Car:
$57
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Arrival Private Transfer Luxury Van Barcelona Port to Barcelona City:
$70
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Arrival Private Transfers from Barcelona Cruise Port to Bacelona City:
$88
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Barcelona - Salou private transfer:
$198
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Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Cruise Port - Arrival Private Car Transfer:
$46
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Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Cruise Port - Arrival Private Van Transfer:
$32
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Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Cruise Port - Round-Trip Private Car Transfer:
$92
Is it cheaper to fly into Rhodes or Barcelona?
Prices for flights to both Barcelona and Rhodes 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.
Entertainment
Rhodes's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around €15 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.
Entertainment and activities in Barcelona typically cost an average of €27 per person, per day. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
Tours and Activities in Rhodes
Here are a few actual costs in Rhodes for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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Rhodes Shore Excursion: Rhodes City Tour:
$572
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Rhodes Shore Excursion: Private Lindos Tour:
$683
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Private Tour: Lindos Acropolis and Village:
$683
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Rhodes Private Tours:
$995
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Private Tour: Lindos and Rhodes Old Town Day Trip:
$1,131
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Rhodes Shore Excursion: Private Lindos and Rhodes Old Town Tour:
$1,131
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Hike around Rhodes in a 8 day tour! (Walking holidays):
$1,369
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Rhodes Family Adventure Week:
$1,630
Typical Entertainment prices in Barcelona
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Barcelona are as follows:
Tours and Activities in Barcelona
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Barcelona are as follows:
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A Culinary Audio Tour of El Born by VoiceMap:
$5.50
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Museu de la Xocolata Tickets:
$7.16
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Private Barcelona Ghost Tour: Gothic Quarter Exploration Game:
$7.45
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Museu de la Xocolata Admission Ticket:
$7.46
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Gaudi House Museum Skip-the-Line Ticket:
$8.95
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Barcelona Port Traditional Boat Tour:
$9.16
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Guided Tour of Requesens Palace:
$9.54
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Guided Tour of Barcelona's Royal Academy of Sciences & Arts:
$9.54
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Skip the Line: History Museum of Catalonia & Rooftop Access Ticket:
$9.95
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Skip the Line: Human Bodies - Entrance to the exhibition Ticket:
$9.95
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Skip the Line: Erotic Museum of Barcelona Admission Ticket with free souvenir:
$9.95
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Guided Tour at Barcelona's Royal Academy of Sciences and Arts:
$10
Alcohol
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Rhodes may vary from person to person, on average a person spends €9.71 per day on alcoholic beverages.
The average person spends about €14 on alcoholic beverages in Barcelona per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
Sample the Local Flavors in Barcelona
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Barcelona:
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Columbus Monument with Optional Wine Tasting:
$7.16
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Estrella Damm Brewery Guided Tour with Tasting:
$9.54
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Backpacker Pub Crawl:
$18
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The Original Barcelona Pub Crawl:
$18
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Barcelona Halloween Pub Crawl:
$18
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Generation Pub Crawl in Barcelona:
$19
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Barcelona Pub Crawl:
$20
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Barcelona Wine Tasting: Catalan and Spanish Wines:
$21
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Wine Tasting Experience in Barcelona:
$22
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Opera Samfaina: Food and Wine Tasting Interactive Experience in Barcelona:
$26
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Wine tasting & tapas:
$39
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Barcelona Guided Local Wine Tasting Tour:
$44
When comparing the travel costs between Rhodes and Barcelona, we can see that Barcelona 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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