Which place is cheaper, Naxos 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 Naxos?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Santorini or Naxos, 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 Naxos?
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.
Naxos
Naxos, the largest island in the Cyclades, is a gem waiting to be discovered. Its blend of stunning landscapes, rich history, and vibrant culture make it a perfect destination for all types of travelers. Naxos offers long and flat beaches with clear, turquoise water along with inland mountains full of agriculture and ancient ruins. It has a reputation of being one of the more family-friendly islands for all of these qualities.
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 Greece, and The Best Contiki Tours to Greece.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySantorini €250Naxos €221
The average daily cost (per person) in Santorini is €250, while the average daily cost in Naxos is €221. 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 Naxos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSantorini €118Naxos €75
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSantorini €236Naxos €150
Compare Hotels in Santorini and Naxos
Looking for a hotel in Santorini or Naxos? 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 Naxos Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Santorini €35Naxos €52
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santorini
Also for Santorini, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Economy Departure Transfers To Santorini Airport: $16
- Arrival or Departure Shared Transfer in Santorini: $16
- Private Transfer In Airport & Port: $17
- Private Transfer from Santorini Port to Santorini Airport (JTR): $21
- Private Transfer from Santorini Airport (JTR) to Santorini Port: $21
- Private Transfer Santorini: $23
- Private transfer Port/Airport or any destination in Santorini: $23
- Shared Transfer: $23
- Luxury Private Transfers in Santorini: $24
- Santorini to Santorini Airport (JTR) - Departure Private Transfer: $26
- Santorini Airport (JTR) to Santorini - Arrival Private Transfer: $26
- Economy Transfers From & To Santorini Port: $26
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Naxos
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Naxos:
- Private Transfer in Naxos: $65
- Private Transfer From Naxos Port/Airport To All Destinations: $44
- Shared Roundtrip Transfer to the Temple of Demeter: $14
Is it cheaper to fly into Santorini or Naxos?
Prices for flights to both Naxos 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 €96Naxos €107
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: $71
- Santorini Cooking Class with Wine Tasting: $92
- Santorini Family Farm Food & Wine Tour with Cooking Class: $99
- Santorini Cooking Lesson with Chef and a Bottle of Wine: $105
- The Aegean Cooking Class at Ftelos Brewery: $117
- Award-Winning Santorini Cooking Class with Greek Chef: $126
- Cooking Class with Private Chef - prepare & enjoy local menu: $128
- Luxury Santorini Sunset Cruise: Dinner, BBQ, Open Bar, Transfers: $140
- Sunset Sea Kayak with Light Dinner with Pick-up Option: $140
- Miss Anna Santorini Cooking Class: $152
- Grandma Greek Cooking Class in Oia: $152
- Santorini : Night Hike, Wine Tasting and Dinner: $163
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Naxos
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Naxos.
- Kourounochori, Naxos : Gregory's Traditional Cooking Class: $99
- Naxos Town Food Tour: $111
- Naxos:Half-day cooking class at Basiliko Farm: $117
- Cooking Experience Live Music and Traditional Dance in Naxos: $117
- Naxos Perivoli Farm Experience & Wood-fire Cooking Class: $117
- Walking Tour and Cooking Class on Naxos with Local Market Visit: $134
- 18th Century Watermill Cooking Experience in Potamia: $140
- Private Chef Service On-Board Cooking Classes: $163
- Naxos Town Evening Food Tour with Wine Tasting & 6 food Stops: $185
- Naxos Old Town Private Tour with Wine Tasting and Dinner: $192
- Naxos Old Town Private Food Tour with Dinner and Pickup: $198
- Private Cooking Class on Naxos Island with Pick Up: $222
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Santorini €35Naxos €40
Tours and Activities in Santorini
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Santorini.
- Authentic A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Oia: $7.99
- Skip the Line Lost Atlantis Experience Ticket: $16
- Kayak Rental Adventure in Watersports Santorini: $23
- Sunset Cruise Santorini Volcano & Thirasia: $28
- Ticket for Akrotiri Archaeological Site: $33
- Santorini Volcano and Hot Springs Cruise Tour from Fira Old Port: $35
- Authentic Pyrgos Village Donkey Ride and Feeding Experience: $35
- Santorini Volcano & Sunset Caldera Cruise: $35
- Fira to Oia Best Taxi-Style Tour!: $35
- Small-Group Skip Cable Car Santorini Tour for First-Time Cruisers: $40
- Santorini Volcanic Sunset Cruise: $41
- E-Ticket to Akrotiri with Audio Tour on your Phone: $41
Tours and Activities in Naxos
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Naxos are as follows:
- All-Inclusive Catamaran Day Cruise: $175
- Catamaran Experience Naxos , all inclunding: $134
- Cruise to Koufonisia and Rina's Cave: $99
- Cruises to Delos-Mykonos, Santorini and Koufonisi by Alexander: $58
- Daily Cruise - Koufonissia & Rina Cave: $105
- Discover Inland Private Village Tour from Your Hotel: $205
- Discover the Ancient Beauty of Naxos on a Private Tour: $260
- Explore Rina's Cave and Koufonisia Cruise From Naxos: $93
- Full Day Yacht Tour in Catamaran Naxos Greece: $198
- Guided ATV Quad Bike Sunset Tour of Naxos: $253
- Half-Day Tour of Naxos Island (up to 7 pax): $140
- Herbal Experience with Planting and Sensory Walk: $58
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySantorini €25Naxos €30
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
- Santorini Highlights Small-Group Tour with Wine Tasting option: $64
- Half Day Simply Santorini Tour with Wine Tasting: $72
- Santorini Wine Tasting Museum: $80
- Santorini Wine & Village Experience–Megalochori &Wine Tasting(4h): $93
- 5 Hour Tour & Wine Tasting - Skip Sky Tram Direct Port Pickup: $97
- Caldera Views, Cliffside Villages, and Santorinian Wine Tasting: $99
- Premium Wine Tasting with Caldera Views: $104
- Santorini Wine Tasting and Wine Museum: $122
- Santorini Wine Tasting Tour with Oia Sunset Experience and Pickup: $128
- Santorini Wine Tasting & Premium Lunch at Award-Winning Winery: $128
Sample the Local Flavors in Naxos
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Naxos:
- Wine Tasting and Tour in Saint Anna Winery in Naxos: $72
When comparing the travel costs between Santorini and Naxos, we can see that Santorini is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Santorini Expensive? and Is Naxos Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Santorini or Naxos?
Santorini has a larger population, and is about 80 times larger than the population of Naxos. When comparing the sizes of Santorini and Naxos, 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.