Should you visit Santorini or Corfu?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Santorini or Corfu, this travel cost comparison can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Santorini
Santorini is a volcanic island that is part of the Cyclades group of the Greek Islands. It has some spectacular views, beautiful sunsets, and excellent beaches. As one of the most popular of the Greek Islands to visit, Santorini sees many tourists every year. However, it's for a good reason, as the famous white-washed buildings that spill down the hill, some with blue domes that match the gorgeous color of the water, are set against the beautiful mountainous backdrop of one of the most scenic areas of the Mediterranean. Home to several of these small and scenic towns such as Oia, Kamari, Perissa, and Fira, visitors can explore the large island, enjoy delicious food, swim at the beaches, hike the hills, and sail the blue waters.
Corfu
Also known in modern Greek as Kerkira or Kerkyra, Corfu is the northernmost of Greece's Ionian islands, located off the nation's northwest coast in the Adriatic Sea. It has historically seen control of Venetians, French, and British powers, and today draws tourists mainly as a resort destination.
Like many beach destinations in Europe, Corfu can be expensive due to higher tourist demand and limited space on the island. But Greece is still a fairly affordable country compared to other places in Europe, so deals can be found.
Which city is cheaper, Corfu or Santorini?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Santorini is €131, while the average daily cost in Corfu is €90. 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 Santorini and Corfu in more detail.
Accommodation
The prices for places to stay in Santorini can vary by date, location, and type. Generally, the average cost for accommodation per person is €66, while a typical double-occupancy hotel room for two people will cost around €132.
The prices for places to stay in Corfu can vary by date, location, and type. Generally, the average cost for accommodation per person is €39, while a typical double-occupancy hotel room for two people will cost around €78.
Food
In Santorini travelers spend around €38 a day on food. You can save money by choosing casual restaurants or food stalls, or you can spend plenty more by dining in nicer restaurants at every meal.
The average traveler spends about €25 per day in Corfu for food, but obviously this is dependent on the type of restaurant and the amount of food ordered. To save money you can grab a lighter lunch or dinner, or you can try fast food or street food.
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Food
Meals for one day
Santorini €38
Corfu €25
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Santorini
For Santorini, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Santorini Caldera: Sunset Cruise with Dinner:
$56
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Wine & Food Tour:
$69
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A taste of Mediterranean Cuisine Dinner:
$86
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Santorini Volcano and Thirassia Sunset Dinner Cruise:
$92
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Fira: 4-Hour Walking Food Tour With Tastings:
$100
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Akrotiri Easy Hike, Beach Visit and Cooking Class:
$106
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Santorini : Sunset Sea Kayak & Snorkel with Dinner:
$118
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Santorini : Cooking Class, Easy Hike, and Snorkeling:
$131
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Santorini Sunset Fishing Trip with Dinner and Drinks:
$154
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Santorini Cooking Class with Wine Tasting & Lunch:
$177
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Santorini Cooking Class and Wine-Tasting Tour:
$177
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5-Hour Food Tour w/ Minibus:
$194
Local Transportation
Public transportation tends to be much less expensive in Santorini than paying for a taxi or private car service, as is expected. Typically, people spend €23 on transportation in Santorini on average per day.
Public transportation tends to be much less expensive in Corfu than paying for a taxi or private car service, as is expected. Typically, people spend €44 on transportation in Corfu on average per day.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santorini
Also for Santorini, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Helicopter Transfer between Mykonos & Santorini:
$3,542
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Premium Santorini Private Day Tour Lagoon 450, BBQ, drinks, transfer:
$933
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Private Deluxe Transfer:
$86
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Tour of Caldera on Sailing Boat & Bus Transfer:Volcano-Hot springs-Thirassia-Oia:
$75
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Santorini Private Ride Transfer Services:
$65
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Santorini Taxi Service & Airport, Hotel and Port Transfers:
$65
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Santorini Airport Transfer to Fira or Imerovigli:
$56
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Transfer from Santorini Airport&Port all destination except OIA up to 4 customer:
$37
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Santorini Airport Hotels Transfer Shuttle Bus Service:
$28
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Santorini transfer service:
$17
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Oia Sunset: Evening Shuttle Transfer and Free Time:
$16
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Transfer Service:
$12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Corfu
Also for Corfu, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Corfu to Athens Luxury Private Transfer:
$890
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Corfu to Thessaloniki Luxury Private Transfer:
$723
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Corfu to Perdika-Karavostasi Luxury Private Transfer:
$556
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Corfu to Parga Luxury Private Transfer:
$556
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Corfu to Lefkas Luxury Private Transfer:
$514
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Transfer from Corfu Airport or Port to Lefkimi,up to 16 customers:
$259
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Transfer from Corfu Airport or Port to Roda, up to 16 customers:
$249
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Transfer from Corfu Airport or Port to Sidari, up to 16 customers:
$249
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Transfer from Corfu Airport or Port to Agios Stefanos, up to 16 customers:
$246
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Transfer from Corfu Airport or Port to Arillas, up to 16 customers:
$225
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Transfer from Corfu Airport or Port to Apraos-St Spyridon, up to 16 customers:
$225
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Transfer from Corfu Airport or Port to Lefkimi,up to 7 customers:
$219
Is it cheaper to fly into Santorini or Corfu?
Prices for flights to both Corfu and Santorini 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
Sightseeing expenses in Santorini, including the cost of admission tickets for day tours, museums, and attractions, usually cost an average of €29 per day, per person.
Sightseeing expenses in Corfu, including the cost of admission tickets for day tours, museums, and attractions, usually cost an average of €12 per day, per person.
Tours and Activities in Santorini
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Santorini.
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2-Hour Private Guided Tour in Akrotiri Prehistoric City:
$179
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3 Hour Santorini Walking Tour with Hotel Pickup:
$50
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5-Hour Private Tour of Southern Santorini:
$346
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5-Hour Santorini Photography Day Tour:
$606
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Archaeological Bus Tour To Akrotiri Excavations & Red Beach:
$40
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Best of Santorini Experience: 6-Hour Private Tour:
$58
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Best of Santorini Full-Day Private Guided Tour:
$649
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Cruise Traveller's Shore Excursion:
$59
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Discover Prehistoric Akrotiri & Winery Tour:
$171
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DreamCatcher Sunset Sailing Cruise in the Caldera:
$121
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Explore Akrotiri GroupTour:
$583
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Explore Akrotiri: Private Guided Tour with Hotel Pick-Up:
$272
Tours and Activities in Corfu
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Corfu.
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3 Hours Corfu Old Town Walking Tour: History and Architecture:
$54
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8 Day Corfu Cruise:
$809
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Best of Corfu Private Tour:
$697
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Best of Full-Day Private Sightseeing Tour:
$224
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Best of Half Day Private Sightseeing Tour:
$149
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Corfu Beaches & Corfu Town: Full Day Private Tour:
$169
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Corfu Ghost Stories and Legends Night Tour:
$34
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Corfu Hop-on Hop-off City Sightseeing Bus Tour:
$19
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Corfu Island Sightseeing Tour:
$86
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Corfu Island Sightseeing Tour:
$96
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Corfu Private Tour with Greek Souvlaki Lunch and Transportation:
$518
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Corfu Shore Excursion: Private Island Tour Including Achillion Palace:
$468
Alcohol
Alcoholic beverages can often be a significant portion of a traveler's budget, and the costs can vary greatly from person to person. In Santorini, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is €21.
Alcoholic beverages can often be a significant portion of a traveler's budget, and the costs can vary greatly from person to person. In Corfu, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is €6.85.
Sample the Local Flavors in Santorini
Also in Santorini, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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5-Hour Santorini Tour with Wine Tasting:
$59
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Private Wine Tasting in a Winery With Caldera View:
$65
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Santorini Highlights Tour with Wine Tasting:
$69
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4-Hours Santorini Vothonas Village Tour with Wine Tasting:
$89
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Half-Day Santorini Tour Vothonas Village with Wine Tasting:
$93
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Authentic Santorinian Tour at Vothonas Village with Wine Tasting:
$93
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Santorini Small-Group Wine Tour:
$98
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Sunset and Wine Tasting Tour by Electric Bike:
$100
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Santorini-Wine Tour Αround Megalochori Village:
$111
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Santorini Small Group Tour with Wine Tasting:
$115
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Santorini-Wine Tour Around Megalochori Village:
$117
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Santorini-Wine Tour Around Megalochori Village:
$124
Sample the Local Flavors in Corfu
Also in Corfu, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Corfu-Private Winery tour with Wine tasting at Theotoky Estate:
$15
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Wine Tasting and optional Olive Tasting at Theotoky Estate:
$16
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Private tour to Paleokastritsa & Wine tasting from Corfu:
$266
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Private Corfu Highlights and Wine Tour:
$549
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Santorini and Corfu, we can see that Santorini is more expensive. And not only is Corfu much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Corfu would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Corfu 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 Santorini would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Santorini than you might in Corfu.
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