Should you visit Rhodes or Malaga?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the prices of travel for Rhodes and Malaga. 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.
Malaga
Malaga is a port city in the southern part of Spain. It is the 6th largest city in Spain and the southernmost large city in Europe. Malaga lies on the Mediterranean on the Costa del Sol, only 62 miles east of the Strait of Gibraltar, and 80 miles north of Africa. Malaga's history dates back about 2,800 years, which makes it one of the oldest cities in the world. The archaeological remains and monuments from the Phoenician, Roman, Arabic and Christian eras make the historic center of the city an "open museum", displaying its history of more than 3,000 years. Because of its important cultural infrastructure and the artistic heritage, Malaga has been nominated for the European Capital of Culture. Malaga's most important economic contributors include tourism, technology, and construction, but transportation and logistics are becoming increasingly important factors as well.
Which city is cheaper, Malaga 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 Malaga is €106. 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 Malaga 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.
Accommodation prices vary by location and style, but travelers pay on average about €108 for a double occupancy room in Malaga.
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.
Malaga food costs typically run travelers around €27 per day. Eating every meal in a nicer restaurant will drive the cost up, and grabbing fast food or casual meals will help you save money.
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Food
Meals for one day
Rhodes €38
Malaga €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 Malaga
Some typical examples of dining costs in Malaga are as follows:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Malaga
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Malaga.
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Sardines Espetos Cooking Workshop:
$73
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Typical Andalusian Dinner with Wine Pairing in Málaga:
$79
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Malaga Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience:
$86
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Sardines On Skewers Cooking Class in Malaga:
$111
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Malaga Sunset Cruise and Restaurant Dinner:
$112
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Málaga Swim Cruise with Tapas Dinner and Flamenco Show:
$128
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Malaga Catamaran Cruise with BBQ Lunch and Port Restaurant Dinner:
$146
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Malaga Market Visit and Cooking Class in Malaga Countryside House:
$149
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 average price of local transportation around Malaga is €25 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.
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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Malaga
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Malaga:
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Airport Private Transfer:
$72
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Arrival Private Transfer Business Car Malaga airport AGP to Malaga:
$26
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Arrival Private Transfer Business Car Malaga airport AGP to Marbella:
$62
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Arrival Private Transfer Luxury Van Malaga airport AGP to Malaga:
$30
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Arrival Private Transfer Luxury Van Malaga airport AGP to Marbella:
$92
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Departure Private Transfer Business Car Malaga City to Malaga airport AGP:
$26
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Departure Private Transfer Luxury Van Malaga City to Malaga airport AGP:
$30
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Departure Private Transfer Malaga Airport AGP to Seville Airport by Luxury Van:
$742
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Departure Private Transfer Malaga Airport AGP to Seville SVQ by Business Car:
$611
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Low Cost Private Transfer From Málaga Airport to Cádiz City - One Way:
$376
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Low Cost Private Transfer From Málaga Airport to Malaga City - One Way:
$46
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Malaga - Marbella Private Transfer:
$317
Is it cheaper to fly into Rhodes or Malaga?
Prices for flights to both Malaga 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.
Malaga's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around €25 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.
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 Malaga
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Malaga are as follows:
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Entrance to Castillos
€7.10
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Concert
€31
Tours and Activities in Malaga
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Malaga are as follows:
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Alcazaba de Málaga and Teatro Romano Walking Tour in Spanish:
$4.98
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Skip the Line: Picasso's Birthplace Museum Entrance Ticket:
$4.98
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Temporary Exhibition Museo Picasso Málaga Tickets:
$6.66
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Walking Tour of Malaga's Historic Center:
$7.46
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Skip the Line: Centre Pompidou in Malaga Ticket:
$11
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Skip the Line: Museo Picasso Malaga Entrance Ticket:
$11
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Museo Carmen Thyssen de Malaga Entrance Ticket:
$12
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Skip the Line: Malaga Automobile and Fashion Museum Entrance Ticket:
$14
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1.5-Hour Roman Theater and Alcazaba Castle Walking Tour:
$16
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Malaga Segway Castle Tour:
$22
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Fast and Curious segway tour (30min):
$26
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Malaga Shore Excursion: City Sightseeing Malaga Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour:
$27
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 €18 on alcoholic beverages in Malaga per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
Sample the Local Flavors in Malaga
Also in Malaga, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Malaga Nightlife - Pub Crawl Tour with Skip-the-line Club Access:
$26
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Frigiliana Small-Group Hike and Wine Tasting Tour from Malaga:
$49
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Muscatel Winery Tour and Wine Tastings from Malaga:
$75
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Malaga Tapas and Wine Tour:
$81
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Flamenco, Tapas and Wine Tour: BEST OF Málaga in one evening!:
$108
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Private Ronda Wine Tour with Tapas Including a Visit to Ronda:
$404
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Ronda Private Full Day Wine Tour with Tapas:
$406
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Malaga Shore Excursion: Panoramic Buggy Tour with Wine Tasting in a Historical Cellar:
$481
When comparing the travel costs between Rhodes and Malaga, we can see that Rhodes 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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