Should you visit Rhodes or Positano?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the prices of travel for Rhodes and Positano. 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.
Positano
Located on the Amalfi Coast in Campania, Italy, Positano is a very scenic town that offers spectacular coastal views. The town sits on the edge of a hill and flows down toward the sea. Because of its dramatic beauty, Positano attracts thousands of visitors year around.
The town dates back to medieval times when it was a port for the Amalfi Republic. It thrived throughout the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries but by the mid-nineteenth century its prosperity was falling. During those times more than half of the population left, migrating predominantly to America. During the 1950s the town gained popularity as a tourist destination, in part because of John Steinbeck's essay about the area in Harper's Bazaar (May, 1953).
Which city is cheaper, Positano 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 Positano is €180. 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 Positano 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.
For a normal double-occupancy room in Positano, €240 is the average cost for a hotel room. Also in Positano, the typical price for a place to stay for one person is €120, such as in a hostel.
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.
Positano's transportation costs can vary by the type of transport chosen by visitors. Naturally, taxis and private drivers cost much more than public transportation options. On average, visitors spend €6.19 per person, per day on transportation in Positano.
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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Diagoras Airport Private Hotel Transfer:
$45
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Rhodes Private Departure Transfer:
$28
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Diagoras Airport Private Hotel Transfer:
$25
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Rhodes Private Departure Transfer to Rhodes Airport:
$22
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Private Airport Transfer: from Rhodes to Rhodes Airport (RHO):
$19
Typical Local Transportation prices in Positano
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Positano:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Positano
Also for Positano, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Direct Transfer from Hotel in POSITANO (AMALFI COAST) to Hotel in ROME:
$921
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Door-To-Door Private Transfer Fiumicino FCO Airport to Positano or viceversa:
$610
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Door-To-Door Private Transfer Fiumicino FCO Airport to Positano or viceversa:
$610
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Door-To-Door Private Transfer Fiumicino FCO Airport to Positano or viceversa:
$610
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Door-To-Door Private Transfer Fiumicino FCO Airport to Positano or viceversa:
$610
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Door-To-Door Private Transfer Positano to Fiumicino FCO Airport or viceversa:
$610
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Door-To-Door Private Transfer Positano to Fiumicino FCO Airport or viceversa:
$610
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Door-To-Door Private Transfer Positano to Fiumicino FCO Airport or viceversa:
$610
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Door-To-Door Private Transfer Positano to Fiumicino FCO Airport or viceversa:
$610
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Door-To-Door Private Transfer Positano to Rome or viceversa:
$610
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Door-To-Door Private Transfer Positano to Rome or viceversa:
$610
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Door-To-Door Private Transfer Positano to Rome or viceversa:
$610
Is it cheaper to fly into Rhodes or Positano?
Prices for flights to both Positano 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
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.
Positano food costs typically run travelers around €42 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
Positano €42
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 Positano
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Positano:
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Sitdown Dinner (for Two)
€31
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Pizza in a Restaurant
€9.32
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Sandwich in a Restaurant
€12
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Positano
For Positano, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Positano for Foodies- The authentic food tour in Town:
$106
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Dining experience at a local's home in Positano & cooking demo:
$106
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Dining experience at a local's home in Positano with show cooking:
$106
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Small-group Street food tour in Positano:
$111
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Market tour and lunch or dinner at a local's home in Positano:
$173
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Private Pizza & Tiramisu Class at a local's home with tasting in Positano:
$180
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Private cooking class at a local's home with tasting in Positano:
$180
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Vico Equense: Market Tour, Home Cooking Class, and Dinner:
$214
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Local market visit and private cooking class at a local's home in Positano:
$235
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Exclusive hands-on cooking class with a local in Positano:
$372
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Sorrento: Private Local Products and Food Tour:
$510
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.
Sightseeing, admission tickets, things to do, and other entertainment expenses in Positano can vary widely by price. On average, visitors spend around €48 per person, per day on entertainment and sightseeing here.
Tours and Activities in Rhodes
Here are a few actual costs in Rhodes for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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From Rhodes Town: Private Yacht Cruise with Lunch:
$1,586
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Hike around Rhodes in a 8 day tour! (Walking holidays):
$1,369
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Lindos: Full-Day Private Sailing Cruise:
$1,020
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Lindos: Lindos Village and Acropolis Guided Walking Tour:
$227
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Private Tour in The Jewish Quarter & Grand Master's Palace:
$408
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Private Tour: Lindos Acropolis and Village:
$683
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Private Tour: Lindos and Rhodes Old Town Day Trip:
$1,131
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Rhodes Family Adventure Week:
$1,630
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Rhodes Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour Bus:
$14
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Rhodes North: Off-Road Adventure:
$102
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Rhodes Private Tours:
$995
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Rhodes Shore Excursion: Private Lindos Tour:
$683
Typical Entertainment prices in Positano
For Positano, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
Tours and Activities in Positano
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Positano.
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Positano Walking tour:
$50
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Half-Day Ancient Pompeii Tour from Amalfi Coast:
$56
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Half Day Herculaneum Guided Tour from Amalfi Coast:
$56
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Sorrento & Amalfi Drive guided tour from Amalfi Coast - small group tour:
$62
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Pompeii and Vesuvius guided group tour from Amalfi Coast:
$65
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Pompeii and Herculaneum group tour from Amalfi Coast:
$81
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From Sorrento: Amalfi Coast Tour:
$91
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Small-Group Amalfi Coast Day Cruise from Positano:
$96
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Amalfi Coast: Path of the Gods Private Walking Tour:
$102
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Amalfi Coast COLLECTIVE boat tour:
$118
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Positano Private Sunset Tour by Classic Car:
$119
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Private Full-Day Tour of Pompei Sorrento and Positano:
$122
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.
Alcoholic beverages can often be a significant portion of a traveler's budget, and the costs can vary greatly from person to person. In Positano, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is €12.
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
Typical Alcohol prices in Positano
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Positano:
Sample the Local Flavors in Positano
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Positano:
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Pompeii & Vesuvius Wine Tour from Amalfi Coast - small group tour:
$162
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Pompeii,Vesuvius with Lunch & wine tasting from Positano all inclusive:
$260
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Private Irpinia Wine Tour from Positano, Amalfi or Ravello with Sommelier:
$301
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Pompeii-Vesuvius-Wine Tasting tour with licensed guide included:
$373
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Paestum Temples+Bufala Mozzarella Farm+Wine tasting in Cilento (from Positano):
$809
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Rhodes and Positano, we can see that Positano 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 Positano would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Positano than you might in Rhodes.
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