A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Rhodes vs. Bari for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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Should you visit Rhodes or Bari?

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 Rhodes and Bari. 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.

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.

Bari

Off the lustrous, aquamarine waters of the Adriatic Sea, a bustling city hums to life as the sun sets. Though an ancient city, Bari still attains its youthful air, with a thriving nightlife and breathtaking boulevards. The capital city of Apulia region, Bari is the second most important economic center of mainland Southern Italy, as well as a significant port and university city. Despite this, Bari is on the list of Southern Italy's best off the beaten path locations, and is a must-see for everyone - even though it doesn't get as many visitors as Italy's more popular destinations.

Which city is cheaper, Bari 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 Bari is €91. 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 Rhodes and Bari in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Rhodes €46
    Bari €59
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Rhodes €92
    Bari €118

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Rhodes €39
    Bari €9.18
Typical Local Transportation prices in Rhodes

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


  • Taxi Ride
    €7.00

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rhodes

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Rhodes:

  • Diagoras Airport Private Hotel Transfer: $45
  • Rhodes Private Departure Transfer: $28
  • Diagoras Airport Private Hotel Transfer: $25
  • Rhodes Private Departure Transfer to Rhodes Airport: $22
  • Private Airport Transfer: from Rhodes to Rhodes Airport (RHO): $19

Typical Local Transportation prices in Bari

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Bari:


  • Train to Lecce
    €44

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bari

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

  • Bari Private Transfer: City to Cruise Port or central rail station: $37
  • Bari Private Transfer: Cruise Port or central rail station to Hotel: $37
  • Private Airport to Matera Transfer: $68
  • Departure Private Transfer Bari City to Bari BRI Airport by Business Car or Van: $52
  • Private Arrival Transfer: Bari Airport to Bari city Hotel: $45
  • Private Departure Transfer: Hotel in Bari city to Bari Airport: $45
  • Private Transfer from Bari to Amalfi with 2 Sightseeing Stops: $337
  • Private Transfer from Bari to Brindisi (BDS) Airport: $282
  • Private Transfer from Bari to Naples with 2 Sightseeing Stops: $307
  • Private Transfer to and from Bari - Bari Area: $56
  • Private Transfer to and from Bari - Brindisi Area: $82
  • Private Transfer to and from Bari - Lecce Area: $168

Is it cheaper to fly into Rhodes or Bari?

Prices for flights to both Bari 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.





Food
  • Food Meals for one day
    Rhodes €38
    Bari €26
Typical Food prices in Rhodes

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Rhodes:


  • Coffee
    €1.95
  • Dinner for Two
    €23

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rhodes

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

  • Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Dinner: $68
  • All Inclusive 3-Hour Sunset Dinner Cruise: $68
  • Rhodes Town Night Tour with Dinner and Cruise: $112

Typical Food prices in Bari

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Bari:


  • Dinner
    €44
  • Coffee
    €2.00

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bari

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

  • Bari Walking Street Food Tour: $51
  • Bari Street Food Tour by Bike: $62
  • Private Bari Street Food Tour by Rickshaw: $70
  • Bari Rickshaw and Street Food Tour: $70
  • Conversano: Extra Virgin Olive Oil Food Tour with Tasting: $74
  • Bari Rickshaw Street Food Tour: $74
  • Puglia Plates - Bari Food Tour: $76
  • Traditional Italian pasta Hands-on cooking class: $86
  • Hands on home made Panzerotti cooking class in Bari: $97
  • Dining experience at a Cesarina's home in Bari with show cooking: $106
  • Small-group Street food tour in Bari: $111
  • Private Cooking class in a Local Apulian Masseria: $135

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Rhodes €15
    Bari €6.89

Tours and Activities in Rhodes

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

  • From Rhodes Town: Private Yacht Cruise with Lunch: $1,586
  • Hike around Rhodes in a 8 day tour! (Walking holidays): $1,369
  • Lindos: Full-Day Private Sailing Cruise: $1,020
  • Lindos: Lindos Village and Acropolis Guided Walking Tour: $227
  • Private Tour in The Jewish Quarter & Grand Master's Palace: $408
  • Private Tour: Lindos Acropolis and Village: $683
  • Private Tour: Lindos and Rhodes Old Town Day Trip: $1,131
  • Rhodes Family Adventure Week: $1,630
  • Rhodes Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour Bus: $14
  • Rhodes North: Off-Road Adventure: $102
  • Rhodes Private Tours: $995
  • Rhodes Shore Excursion: Private Lindos Tour: $683

Tours and Activities in Bari

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Bari.

  • Bari Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
  • Bari Walking City Tour: $19
  • BARI special city tour: $25
  • Bari Walking tour: $28
  • Bari Walking Tour: $28
  • Bari Bike Tour: $32
  • Customized Private Walking Tour with a Local: $34
  • Bari Like a Local: Customized Private Tour: $38
  • Segway Tour & Gelato Tasting: $40
  • Apulia: Bike Tour through the Treasures of Bari: $40
  • 1 Hour Bari Electric Scooter Guided Tour: $40
  • Private Bari Shopping and Sightseeing Tour: $41

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Rhodes €9.71
    Bari €10

Sample the Local Flavors in Rhodes

Also in Rhodes, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Private Greek Food & Wine Tasting Experience in Rhodes Town: $510

Typical Alcohol prices in Bari

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Bari:


  • Beer
    €2.00

Sample the Local Flavors in Bari

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

  • Private guide Altamura with a visit to the wine museum and wine tasting: $106
  • Private Tour: Trulli of Alberobello plus Wine Tasting: $253
  • Trani, Wine Tasting, and Castel Del Monte tour from Bari or Ostuni: $325

About these numbers

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

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