Should you visit Santorini or Corinth?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Santorini or Corinth, 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.
Corinth
One of the oldest towns in Peloponnese, Corinth is a port city with a population of about 58,000. The area is thought to have been inhabited since at least 6000BC. In the main part of the city, "new" Corinth, there is little left to remind you of the city's rich history. Much of this area has been destroyed by earthquake. Most of the interesting archeological sights are found in "old" Corinth, a short distance away.
Which city is cheaper, Corinth 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 Corinth is €96. 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 Corinth 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 Corinth can vary by date, location, and type. Generally, the average cost for accommodation per person is €58, while a typical double-occupancy hotel room for two people will cost around €116.
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.
Corinth'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 €5.71 per person, per day on transportation in Corinth.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santorini
Also for Santorini, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Transfer from Santorini Airport&Port all destination except OIA up to 4 customer:
$37
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Tour of Caldera on Sailing Boat & Bus Transfer:Volcano-Hot springs-Thirassia-Oia:
$75
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Shared Transfer Service:
$17
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Private Transfer to/from Santorini Airport (JTR):
$50
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Private Airport Transfer:
$25
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Santorini transfer service:
$17
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Santorini Taxi Service & Airport, Hotel and Port Transfers:
$62
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Santorini Airport to Hotel: Private Arrival Transfer:
$45
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Santorini Airport Hotels Transfer Shuttle Bus Service:
$27
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Premium Santorini Private Day Tour Lagoon 450, BBQ, drinks, transfer:
$933
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Oia Sunset: Evening Shuttle Transfer and Free Time:
$23
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Helicopter Transfer between Mykonos & Santorini:
$2,839
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Corinth
Also for Corinth, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Private Transfer from Corinth-Loutraki to Athens-Pireaus-Athens Airport:
$212
Is it cheaper to fly into Santorini or Corinth?
Prices for flights to both Corinth 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.
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.
In Corinth travelers spend around €32 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.
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Food
Meals for one day
Santorini €38
Corinth €32
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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Live Virtual Cooking Class:
$26
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A taste of Mediterranean Cuisine Dinner:
$90
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Hands on Cooking Class with a Chef:
$90
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Fira: 4-Hour Walking Food Tour With Tastings:
$108
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Sunset Sea Kayak and Snorkel with Dinner:
$108
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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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Cooking Class with Santorini’s Aroma:
$506
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Full-Day Royalty Private Cooking Class and Tour in Santorini:
$506
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Cooking Class with Santorini’s Aroma:
$546
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Santorini Private Sunset Sailing Cruise with Dinner, Drinks &Transfer included:
$1,350
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, admission tickets, things to do, and other entertainment expenses in Corinth can vary widely by price. On average, visitors spend around €17 per person, per day on entertainment and sightseeing here.
Tours and Activities in Santorini
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Santorini.
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3 Hour Santorini Walking Tour with Hotel Pickup:
$50
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5-Hour Santorini Photography Day Tour:
$606
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Discover Prehistoric Akrotiri & Winery Tour:
$182
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Explore Akrotiri GroupTour:
$583
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Exploring the Myth of Santorini - Full Day Tour:
$133
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From Athens: Overnight Tour to Santorini:
$373
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From Folegandros Private Rib Boat Tour:
$2,725
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Full-Day Royalty Private Wine Walking Tour in Santorini:
$428
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Full-Day Santorini Southeastern Side Tour with Drink Tasting:
$127
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Half-Day Private Santorini Tour with Hidden Beaches:
$323
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Half-Day Walking Tour in Santorini with Canava Ouzo Visit:
$413
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Highlits Of Santorini Private Tour:
$560
Tours and Activities in Corinth
For Corinth, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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Ancient Corinth and Corinth Canal from Athens - Private tour:
$416
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Ancient Epidaurus Theater and Canal of Corinth Private Tour from Corinth:
$96
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Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth, Myceae, Nafplio Private Sightseeing:
$223
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Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth, Myceae, Nafplio Private Sightseeing:
$435
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Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth, Mycenae, Nafplio & Epidaurus Private Sightseeing:
$261
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From Athens: 4-Days Classical Tour with Meteora:
$616
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From Athens: Half-Day Ancient Corinth Tour:
$70
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Greece: 5-Day Tour of Classical Greek Sites from Athens:
$682
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Loutraki Private Tour from Corinth:
$81
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Royalty Ancient Corinth Half Day Tour up to 4 Customers:
$417
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.
Typically, people visiting Corinth spend on average €13 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
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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4-Hours Santorini Vothonas Village Tour with Wine Tasting:
$89
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Authentic Santorinian Tour at Vothonas Village with Wine Tasting:
$93
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Half-Day Santorini Tour Vothonas Village with Wine Tasting:
$93
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Santorini-Wine Tour Αround Megalochori Village:
$111
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Sunset and Wine Tasting Tour by Electric Bike:
$114
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Santorini-Wine Tour Around Megalochori Village:
$117
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Santorini-Wine Tour Around Megalochori Village:
$124
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Santorini-Sunset Caldera’s View from Megalochori with Wine Tasting:
$134
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Santorini-Sunset Caldera’s View from Megalochori with Wine Tasting:
$140
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Half-Day Sunset Wine Tasting Tour in Santorini with Pick Up:
$141
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Santorini Wine Tasting and History Small Group Tour:
$153
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4-Hour Sunset Wine Tour:
$159
Sample the Local Flavors in Corinth
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Corinth:
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Ancient Nemea and Wine Tasting Private Tour from Corinth:
$75
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Nafplion: Nemea Vineyards Wine Tour:
$148
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Santorini and Corinth, we can see that Santorini is more expensive. And not only is Corinth much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Corinth would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Corinth 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 Corinth.
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