Which place is cheaper, Guayaquil 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 Guayaquil?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Santorini or Guayaquil, 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 Guayaquil?
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.
Guayaquil
Guayaquil is Ecuador's largest city and seaport. From a tourist perspective, the city acts primarily as a transportation gateway to the country and the Galapagos Islands. While the city can be skipped altogether, should you have a free day to spend here, there are a few noteworthy things to do, as well as some terrific dining and nightlife options. Guayaquil’s main tourist attraction is Las Penas, a hill with old, colorfully painted buildings at the north end of the Malecon, where you can walk the 400 steps to the lighthouse at the top for good views of the city. The neighborhood is filled with cafes, bars, restaurants, and art galleries and is relatively safe. Other important sights include the Malecon 2000, a massive urban development project that has brought new life to the riverside in the city center and the Parque Seminario, filled with fountains, trees and iguanas, located at 10 de Agosto Ave and Chile Ave.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Greece, The Best Budget Tours to Greece, The Best G Adventures Tours to Ecuador, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Ecuador.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySantorini $286Guayaquil $116
The average daily cost (per person) in Santorini is $286, while the average daily cost in Guayaquil is $116. 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 Guayaquil in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSantorini $134Guayaquil $32
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSantorini $268Guayaquil $64
Compare Hotels in Santorini and Guayaquil
Looking for a hotel in Santorini or Guayaquil? 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 Guayaquil Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Santorini $40Guayaquil $15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santorini
Also for Santorini, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Your Private Luxury Transfers on Santorini: $35
- VIP taxi transfer: $23
- VIP Limo Transfers From & To Santorini Port: $87
- VIP Limo Transfers From & To Santorini Airport: $35
- Try find your better than us! Airport transfer service in Santorini HTL-APT(JTR): $39
- Try find your better than us! Airport transfer service in Santorini APT-HTL(JTR): $39
- Transfer to Akrotiri: $45
- Transfer From or To Santorini Airport Designed By You: $16
- Shared Transfer: $23
- Shared Arrival Transfers in Santorini from Airport or Port: $46
- Private Transfer from Airport/Port: $58
- Airport or Port One-Way Private Transfer: $29
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Guayaquil
Also for Guayaquil, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Manta Cruise Port to Guayaquil Airport(GYE): $227
- Private Transfer from Guayaquil Airport(GYE) to Manta Cruise Port: $227
- Private Transfer from Manta Cruise Port to Guayaquil city hotels: $227
- Private Transfer Guayaquil Airport GYE to Guayaquil by Car or Van: $48
- Guayaquil Airport (GYE) to Guayaquil hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $37
- Guayaquil Airport(GYE) to Guayaquil - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $37
- Luxury VIP car transfers to hotels in Guayaquil and Ecuador: $30
- Guayaquil PRIVATE Arrival Transfer from the Airport to Hotels: $20
- Guayaquil PRIVATE Departure Transfer from Hotels to the Airport.: $20
- Guayaquil to Guayaquil Airport GYE Departure Private Transfer: $19
- Guayaquil Airport (GYE) to Guayaquil hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $19
- Guayaquil PRIVATE Arrival Transfer from the Airport to Hotels: $17
Is it cheaper to fly into Santorini or Guayaquil?
Prices for flights to both Guayaquil 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 $110Guayaquil $50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Santorini
For Santorini, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Farm to Table Food Tour Experience in Santorini: $93
- Award-Winning Santorini Cooking Class with Greek Chef: $125
- Cooking Class in Traditional cave house in Santorini!: $128
- Luxury Santorini Sunset Cruise: Dinner, BBQ, Open Bar, Transfers: $139
- Sunset Sea Kayak with Light Dinner with Pick-up Option: $139
- Small Group Cooking Lesson & Wine Tasting at Award-Winning Winery: $162
- Miss Anna Santorini BAKING Cooking Class: $174
- Santorini Wine Stories: Sunset Tour with Tasting & Dinner: $201
- Half-Day Sunset Wine Tasting Tour in Santorini with dinner: $203
- Caper Starlight Private Dinner: $209
- Santorini Cooking and Tasting Experience: $232
- Santorini Private Romantic Tour with Wine Tasting & Dinner: $271
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Guayaquil
For Guayaquil, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Wagyu Cooking Class in Guayaquil: $135
- Cooking Class, Wine & Chocolate Experience: $174
- Half Day of Cooking and Chocolate at Cocoa Farm from Guayaquil: $175
- Gastronomic workshop tour, live cooking, Learn about the Ecuadorian culinary art: $200
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Santorini $40Guayaquil $21
Tours and Activities in Santorini
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Santorini.
- (5h) Santorini Discovery Private Tour–Oia, Villages & Black Beach: $75
- *AVOID CABLECAR*Santorini's PrivateLuxuryTours-6Hours-Local Guide: $232
- *{Santorini Island Highlights Group Tour with Local Guide }*: $75
- 2-hour Private Wooden E-Bike Tour in Emporio Castle, Santorini: $81
- 4 Hours Private Santorini Tour Hidden Gems and Caldera Views: $255
- 4 Hours Private Sightseeing Tour in Santorini: $151
- 4 hrs PRIVATE island tour and photos, Oia and Blue domes: $157
- 5 Hour Majestic Santorini Tour Designed for Cruise Passengers: $64
- 5 Hour Mini-Group Santorini Shore Excursion for Cruise Passengers: $85
- 6-Hour Private Custom Santorini Tour-A Full Experience Of The Island.: $238
- ALL-INCLUSIVE: Santorini Caldera Cruise with Greek Meal & Drinks: $174
- ATV Heart of Santorini Tour: $177
Tours and Activities in Guayaquil
For Guayaquil, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Astonishing Mangroves & Dry forest /Chocolate experience trip: $280
- Choco-Culture City Tour & Cacao Museum: $110
- Churute Mangroves and Birdwatching Tour Guayaquil: $245
- Cocoa and Tropical Fruits Farm with Fine Chocolate Experience: $144
- Cultural Tour of the Museums of Guayaquil: $35
- Excursion Day Zhagal Thermal Baths Tour from Guayaquil: $175
- From Cloud Forest/Waterfalls Private Tour & Lunch: $189
- Full Day Churute Howler Monkeys and Chocolate Tour: $276
- Full Day Dolphins Mangroves and Birdwatching Tour from Guayaquil: $231
- Full Day Private Churute Mangroves Reserve and Cocoa Farm Tour: $255
- Full Day Tour Mangroves Dolphins and Cocoa Farm from Guayaquil: $225
- Full-Day Cuenca and Traditional Craft Beer Tasting Tour: $250
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySantorini $28Guayaquil $17
Sample the Local Flavors in Santorini
Also in Santorini, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Santorini Ftelos Brewery Guided Tour and Beer Tasting Experience: $41
- Art and Wine Tour in a Historic Santorini Winery: $41
- Half Day Simply Santorini Tour with Wine Tasting: $72
- Visit to a Wine Museum and Wine Tasting in Santorini: $89
- Caldera Views, Cliffside Villages, and Santorinian Wine Tasting: $99
- Santorini Private Wine Tour with Local Wineries & Tastings: $99
- Premium Wine Tasting with Caldera Views: $103
- Santorini Wine Tasting & Premium Lunch at Award-Winning Winery: $128
- 4-Hour Blue Domes Tour with Wine Tasting in Santorini: $145
- Santorini Private Wine Tasting and Farm to Table Experience: $167
- Private Highlights Tour with Wine Tasting 4 or 5hour duration: $168
- Santorini Wine Tour: Visit 3 Local Wineries with Tastings: $172
Sample the Local Flavors in Guayaquil
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Guayaquil:
- Wine Tasting Experience with Tasting Menu: $65
- Premium Wine Tasting and 3-Course Pairing Menu in Guayaquil.: $86
- Craft Brewery Tour with Tasting: $428
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Santorini and Guayaquil, we can see that Santorini is more expensive. And not only is Guayaquil much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Santorini is in Europe and Guayaquil is in South 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 Guayaquil would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Guayaquil 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 Guayaquil.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Santorini Expensive? and Is Guayaquil Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Santorini or Guayaquil?
Guayaquil has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Santorini. When comparing the sizes of Santorini and Guayaquil, 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.