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

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Should you visit Rhodes or Portofino?

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 Portofino. 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.

Portofino

Located on the Italian Riviera coastline just southeast of Genoa, Portofino is known first and foremost as a resort town and popular yachting destination. The half-moon village sits in pastels, curving into a beautiful harbor of fishing boats and luxury yachts. A castle on a hill overlooks it all, while shops, restaurants, cafes, and luxury hotels make up the spread down below. Portofino also has opportunities for hiking, diving, and boating.

Which city is cheaper, Portofino 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 Portofino is €261. 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 Portofino in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Rhodes €46
    Portofino €152
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Rhodes €92
    Portofino €304

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Rhodes €39
    Portofino €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:

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

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Portofino

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Portofino:

  • Portofino - Genoa Airport (GOA) / Private Departure Car Transfer: $56
  • Portofino - Genoa Airport (GOA) / Private Departure Car Transfer: $100
  • Portofino – Genoa / Private Car Transfer: $100
  • Portofino – Genoa / Private Van Transfer: $56
  • Private Transfer from Portofino to Firenze (FLR) Airport: $952
  • Private Transfer from Portofino to Rimini (RMI) Airport: $1,512

Is it cheaper to fly into Rhodes or Portofino?

Prices for flights to both Portofino 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
    Portofino €94
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 Portofino

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

  • Private cooking class at the old mill in Portofino: $261

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Rhodes €15
    Portofino €22

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 Portofino

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Portofino are as follows:

  • Snorkel Tour in Paraggi Bay: $44
  • Portofino Stand Up Paddleboard Experience: $51
  • Easy Kayak Tour to Portofino with Optional Snorkeling: $51
  • Portofino Kayak Tour: $60
  • Paddle Boarding Experience in Portofino: $61
  • San Fruttuoso Bay: Half-Day Hiking Tour with Lunch: $170
  • Portofino Private Walking Tour: $230
  • Portofino and Santa Margherita Ligure Small Group Tour with Local Dirver: $235
  • Half-Day Private Hike Adventure to Portofino and San Fruttuoso: $235
  • Portofino private boat tour: $1,058

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Rhodes €9.71
    Portofino €13

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

About these numbers

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Rhodes and Portofino, we can see that Portofino 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 Portofino would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Portofino than you might in Rhodes.

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