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

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Should you visit Rhodes or Faro?

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 Faro. 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.

Faro

Faro (or sometimes Faros) is the capital city of the scenic Algarve Region of Portugal, located at the edge of the Ria Formosa National Park. This is a fantastic place to experience the beauty, culture, and traditions of Portugal in laid back atmosphere, away from the hustle and bustle of the larger cities. Faro offers everything from ancient architecture to beautiful beaches all while being surrounded by the natural beauty of the Algarve Region.

Which city is cheaper, Faro 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 Faro is €130. 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 Faro in more detail.



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

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Rhodes €39
    Faro €6.90
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

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Faro

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

  • Algarve private transfer to Seville: $307
  • Algarve to/from Seville Transfer: $325
  • Arrival Transfer Faro Airport - Carvoeiro: $58
  • Arrival Transfer Faro Airport FAO to Albufeira or Açoteias by Private Vehicle: $38
  • Arrival Transfer Faro Airport FAO to Meia Praia or Lagos by Private Vehicle: $78
  • Arrival Transfer Faro Airport FAO to Vilamoura or Qta do Lago by Private Vehicle: $32
  • Chauffeur ALGARVE ALL CITIES Private Transfer to LISBON (1 to 4 passengers): $398
  • Chauffeur ALGARVE ALL CITIES Private Transfer to LISBON (1 to 8 passengers): $498
  • Chauffeur ALGARVE ALL CITIES Private Transfer to SEVILLE (1 to 4 passengers): $435
  • Chauffeur ALGARVE ALL CITIES Private Transfer to SEVILLE (5 to 8 passengers): $498
  • Faro Airport (Algarve) Arrival Transfer (Airport to Vilamoura Hotels or Address): $45
  • Faro Airport FAO Transfer to Alvor, Carvoeiro or Portimão by Private Vehicle: $64

Is it cheaper to fly into Rhodes or Faro?

Prices for flights to both Faro 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
    Faro €41
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

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Rhodes €15
    Faro €56

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 Faro

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

  • Horse Experience For Children: Lead Rein Riding: $3.72
  • Hop On Hop Off City Tour by Tourist Train: $6.84
  • Albufeira: MiniGolf Adventure Park Entry Ticket: $11
  • Birds and Nature Catamaran Tour from Faro: $19
  • Speed Boat Tour - Ria Formosa: $32
  • Ria Formosa National Park Boat Tour: $34
  • From 2-Island, 2-Stop Ria Formosa Catamaran Tour: $34
  • Ria Formosa Natural Park Boat Cruise from Faro: $37
  • Birdwatching Boat Tour in Ria Formosa: $38
  • Small-Group Tour in Faro Islands: $40
  • From 4 Islands, 4 Stops in Ria Formosa Catamaran Tour: $40
  • Private Speed Boat Tour: $45

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Rhodes €9.71
    Faro -

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 Faro

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Faro:

  • Traditional Portuguese Guitar performance with Exhibition Museum & Wine Tasting: $21

About these numbers

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

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