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

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Should you visit Rhodes 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 Rhodes 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: Rhodes or Crete?

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.

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 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 Crete is €81. 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 Crete in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Rhodes €46
    Crete €38
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Rhodes €92
    Crete €76
Compare Hotels in Rhodes and Crete

Looking for a hotel in Rhodes 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 Rhodes


Hotels in Crete


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Our Analysis
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Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Rhodes €39
    Crete €19
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:

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

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 Rhodes or Crete?

Prices for flights to both Crete 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
    Crete €28
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

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.
    Rhodes €15
    Crete €20

Tours and Activities in Rhodes

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

  • Rhodes Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour Bus: $14
  • Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Tour: $14
  • Throne of Helios: The History of Rhodes 9D Experience: $15
  • Submarine Cruise with Underwater Views from Rhodes: $17
  • Hop-on Hop-off Bus and Submarine Tour: $29
  • Sunset RIB Cruise with Champagne: $85
  • Rhodes North: Off-Road Adventure: $102
  • Rhodes Town: RIB Cruise with Snacks and Drinks: $113
  • Full-Day 4WD Southern Safari Tour: $147
  • Private Walking Tour with a Licensed Guide: $204
  • Lindos: Lindos Village and Acropolis Guided Walking Tour: $227
  • Rhodes Town and Lindos: Private Minibus Tour: $255

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
    Rhodes €9.71
    Crete €16

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

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 Rhodes and Crete, we can see that Rhodes 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 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 Crete.

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