Which place is cheaper, Flores or Santorini?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Santorini or Flores?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Santorini or Flores, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Santorini or Flores?
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.
Flores
The town of Flores is located in Peten, Guatemala. The main hub is located on an island on Lago Peten Itza, which is connected to the mainland by a causeway. On the other side of the causeway are the towns of Santa Elena and San Benito, however, all three are often referred to as Flores. Most people visit the area for its proximity to the ancient Mayan ruins of Tikal, though the town itself is also charming with colonial buildings and historic churches lining the cobbled streets.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Greece, The Best Budget Tours to Greece, The Best Tours for Seniors to Guatemala, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Guatemala.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySantorini €250Flores €37
The average daily cost (per person) in Santorini is €250, while the average daily cost in Flores is €37. 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 destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Santorini and Flores in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSantorini €118Flores €7.50
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSantorini €236Flores €15
Compare Hotels in Santorini and Flores
Looking for a hotel in Santorini or Flores? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Santorini Hotel Prices and Flores Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Santorini €35Flores €6.84
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santorini
Also for Santorini, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Your Private Luxury Transfers on Santorini: $36
- Wedding Transfer for Guests: $27
- Water Transfer from Old Port – Avoid the cable car: $54
- VIP taxi transfer: $24
- VIP Limo Transfers From & To Santorini Port: $89
- VIP Limo Transfers From & To Santorini Airport: $36
- Try find your better than us! Airport transfer service in Santorini HTL-APT(JTR): $39
- Transfer From & To Santorini Port Designed By You: $30
- Shuttle Transfers From Santorini Port: $27
- Shared Transfer: $24
- Shared Arrival Transfers in Santorini from Airport or Port: $48
- Private Transfers To / From the Airport (JTR): $27
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Flores
Also for Flores, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Same day Round-Trip VIP Exclusive Transfer to Tikal from Flores: $160
- Tikal Transfer and Tour Guide From Flores: $90
- One way shared transfer to Semuc Champey, Lanquin: $49
- Transfer from Flores to Semuc Champey, Lanquin, Tourists Only: $40
- Flores, Peten: One way shared transfer to Rio Dulce, Izabal: $39
- From Flores, Peten: One way shared transfer to Tikal: $39
- Tikal National Park Guided Tour with Transfers: $24
- Bus transfer from Flores, Guatemala to Belize City: $20
- Belize/Caye Caulke/San Pedro Van or Ferry Transfer: $20
- Transfer : Mayan World Airport to Flores Island Hotels: $10
Is it cheaper to fly into Santorini or Flores?
Prices for flights to both Flores 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
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Food Meals for one daySantorini €96Flores €19
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Santorini
For Santorini, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Traditional Greek Night live Music & Dinner Show in Santorini: $72
- Santorini Caldera Sunset Sailing Cruise with Dinner and Wine: $95
- Santorini Family Farm Food & Wine Tour with Cooking Class: $101
- Santorini Cooking Lesson with Chef and a Bottle of Wine: $107
- Award-Winning Santorini Cooking Class with Greek Chef: $129
- Cooking Class in Traditional cave house in Santorini!: $131
- Cooking Class with Private Chef - prepare & enjoy local menu: $131
- Santorini Flavors, a Cooking Class in a Dreamy Setting: $131
- Santorini Sunset Sailing Cruise: Dinner, BBQ, Open Bar, Transfers: $131
- Sunset Sea Kayak with Light Dinner with Pick-up Option: $143
- Luxury Santorini Sunset Cruise: Dinner, BBQ, Open Bar, Transfers: $143
- Miss Anna Santorini Cooking Class: $155
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Santorini €35Flores €17
Tours and Activities in Santorini
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Santorini.
- *AVOID CABLECAR*Santorini's PrivateLuxuryTours-6Hours-Local Guide: $238
- *{Santorini Island Highlights Group Tour with Local Guide }*: $77
- 2-hour Private Wooden E-Bike Tour in Emporio Castle, Santorini: $83
- 3 hours Panoramic Tour to Oia: $77
- 4 Hours Private Sightseeing Tour in Santorini: $155
- 4 hrs PRIVATE island tour and photos, Oia and Blue domes: $161
- 5 Hour Majestic Santorini Tour Designed for Cruise Passengers: $66
- 5 Hour Santorini Shore Excursion for Cruise Passengers: $82
- 5-hour My Santorini Private Guided Tour: $191
- 6-Hour Private Best of Santorini Experience: $232
- ALL-INCLUSIVE: Santorini Caldera Cruise with Greek Meal & Drinks: $179
- ATV Heart of Santorini Tour: $182
Typical Entertainment Prices in Flores
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Flores's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Tikal Entrance (for 2)€34
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Map of Tikal€2.80
Tours and Activities in Flores
For Flores, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2-Day Tour to Tikal and Yaxhá from Flores Island: $220
- All Inclusive Tikal Tour from Flores and Airport: $105
- All Inclusive Tikal Tour from Flores or Mayan World Airport: $78
- Basic Tour to Tikal Includes Transportation and Guide Service: $25
- 1-Day Tikal Tour Private Service From your Hotel: $185
- Blue Crater, Imox Lagoon & Hidden Pools Tour: $75
- Tikal National Park Tour with Mayan Energy Reading: $222
- Yaxha Shared Sunset Tour with Transportation & Guide: $25
- From Flores Guided Tour to Tikal with transportation + lunch: $75
- From Flores Petén: Tour to Playa 3 Naciones: $150
- From 2-Day Semuc Champey Tour with Caves & Tubing: $38
- From 2-Day Tikal & Yaxhá Tour: $299
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySantorini €25Flores €18
Sample the Local Flavors in Santorini
Also in Santorini, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Beer Tasting and Pairing Experience at Ftelos Brewery: $30
- Santorini Ftelos Brewery Guided Tour and Beer Tasting Experience: $42
- Santorini Highlights Small-Group Tour with Wine Tasting option: $65
- Santorini Private Sightseeing Tour with Optional Wine Tasting: $66
- Visit to a Wine Museum and Wine Tasting in Santorini: $92
- Santorini Wine & Village Experience–Megalochori &Wine Tasting(4h): $95
- Premium Wine Tasting with Caldera Views: $106
- Santorini Wine Tasting and Wine Museum: $125
- Santorini Wine Tasting & Premium Lunch at Award-Winning Winery: $131
- Santorini Wine Tour with sunset in Oia: $131
- Santorini wine tasting and Traditional Cave Settlement Tour: $136
- Santorini Private Highlights Tour & Wine Tasting with local guide: $173
Typical Alcohol Prices in Flores
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Flores are as follows:
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Two Margaritas€2.24
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Santorini and Flores, we can see that Santorini is more expensive. And not only is Flores much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Santorini is in Europe and Flores is in Central America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Flores would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Flores 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 Flores.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Santorini Expensive? and Is Flores Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Santorini or Flores?
Santorini has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Flores. When comparing the sizes of Santorini and Flores, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.