Should you visit Rhodes or Nice?
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 Nice. 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.
Nice
Nice, in the French Riviera, is one of the most popular destinations in France. It's located on the southeast coast along the Mediterranean Sea and is the second largest French city on the Mediterranean. It is an energetic city that attracts all types of vacationers from every age group and demographic. It's the 5th largest city in the country and is the capital of the Alpes Maritimes departement. The metropolitan area has a population of about 1 million.
Which city is cheaper, Nice 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 Nice is €105. 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 Nice in more detail.
Local 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
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Diagoras Airport Private Hotel Transfer:
$45
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nice
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nice:
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Airport Transfer:
$183
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Arrival Private Transfers from Nice Airport NCE to Cannes in Business Car:
$100
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Arrival Private Transfers from Nice Airport NCE to Monaco City:
$103
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Arrival Private Transfers from Nice Airport NCE to Monaco City in Luxury Van:
$126
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Arrival Private Transfers from Nice Airport NCE to Nice City in Business Car:
$84
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Arrival Private Transfers from Nice Airport NCE to Nice City in Luxury Van:
$87
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Cannes Private Transfer from Nice Airport to central Cannes:
$146
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Departure Private Transfers from Nice City to Nice Airport NCE in Business Car:
$90
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Departure Private Transfers from Nice City to Nice Airport NCE in Luxury Van:
$87
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French Riviera: Private Luxury Transfer:
$147
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Low Cost Private Transfer From Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport to Nice City - One Way:
$53
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Low Cost Private Transfer From Villanova D'Albenga International Airport to Nice City - One Way:
$320
Is it cheaper to fly into Rhodes or Nice?
Prices for flights to both Nice 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
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Food
Meals for one day
Rhodes €38
Nice €39
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rhodes
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Rhodes.
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Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Dinner:
$68
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All Inclusive 3-Hour Sunset Dinner Cruise:
$68
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Rhodes Town Night Tour with Dinner and Cruise:
$112
Typical Food prices in Nice
Some typical examples of dining costs in Nice are as follows:
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Slushee
€2.50
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Strawberries
€4.00
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Loaf of Bread
€3.20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nice
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nice.
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Mamaz Social Food Lamb Dinner:
$38
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French dinner with a Mediterranean touch in the heart of Nice:
$44
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Mediterranean Cooking Class & Dinner with View of Nice:
$49
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Nice Food Tour:
$50
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Garden-Fresh Dinner with a View of Nice:
$54
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Provencal cuisine cooking class and meal in Nice:
$77
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Mediterranean fish dinner in Nice:
$79
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Nice Small-Group Walking Food Tour with Local Specialties & Wine Tasting:
$87
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Food Tour Specialities Half-day from Nice Small-Group:
$95
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Nice Small Group Half-Day Walking Food Tour with Lunch:
$100
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Small-group French Cooking Experience in Saint-Jeannet:
$114
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Nice Afternoon Walking Food Tour with Dinner:
$118
Entertainment
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 Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour Bus:
$14
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Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Tour:
$14
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Throne of Helios: The History of Rhodes 9D Experience:
$15
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Submarine Cruise with Underwater Views from Rhodes:
$17
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Hop-on Hop-off Bus and Submarine Tour:
$29
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Sunset RIB Cruise with Champagne:
$85
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Rhodes North: Off-Road Adventure:
$102
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Rhodes Town: RIB Cruise with Snacks and Drinks:
$113
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Full-Day 4WD Southern Safari Tour:
$147
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Private Walking Tour with a Licensed Guide:
$204
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Lindos: Lindos Village and Acropolis Guided Walking Tour:
$227
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Rhodes Town and Lindos: Private Minibus Tour:
$255
Tours and Activities in Nice
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nice are as follows:
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Old Town of Nice Private Tour and Exploration Game:
$4.84
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Digital Self-Guided Sightseeing Tour:
$5.66
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Nice Le Grand Tour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus:
$19
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One Hour Nice Highlights Pedicab Tour:
$24
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French Riviera Mediterranean Coastline Sightseeing Cruise from Nice:
$27
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Skip the Line: Hard Rock Cafe Nice Including Meal:
$27
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Old Town Treasures Walking Tour:
$28
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Nice Le Grand Tour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus:
$29
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Small-Group Nice Walking Tour of the Old Town with Guide:
$30
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New Walking Tour of Old Nice / Castle Hill:
$33
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Nice Walking City Tour with a Glass of Wine:
$38
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Nice City Small-Group Half Day Segway Sightseeing Tour:
$40
Alcohol
Sample the Local Flavors in Rhodes
Also in Rhodes, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Private Greek Food & Wine Tasting Experience in Rhodes Town:
$510
Sample the Local Flavors in Nice
Also in Nice, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Nice Bar Crawl and Clubbing:
$25
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Cheese and Wine Tasting in an awesome apartment in the heart of Nice:
$62
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Half-Day Saint Paul de Vence and Wine Tasting Tour from Nice:
$74
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Half-Day Wine Tasting and Saint Paul de Vence Tour from Nice:
$81
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Nice Local Vineyards Small Group Half Day E-Bike Tour with Wine Tasting:
$100
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Full Day Tour of French Riviera Perched Villages and Wine Tasting from St Jeannet:
$118
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Nice Evening Food & Wine Tasting Tour with a Local:
$124
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Grasse, Gourdon, Valbonne and Wine Tasting Full-day from Nice Small-Group Tour:
$136
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Côtes de Provence Wine Tour from Nice:
$141
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Wine tour of Provence vineyards in the hills of Nice:
$153
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Full-day Wine Tour in Bellet & Saint-Paul de Vence from Nice:
$156
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Calanques of Cassis, Aix-en-Provence & Wine tasting Shared Tour from Nice:
$180
When comparing the travel costs between Rhodes and Nice, 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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