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:
- Private Luxury Transfers in Santorini-Airport ,Port & Hotels: $12
- Express Private Transfer Service in Santorini: $14
- Santorini Port Shuttle Services-Airport Transfers-Oia Transfers: $14
- Private Santorini Airport Transfer - Meet & Greet Service (JTR): $15
- Economy Arrival Transfers From Santorini Airport To All Destinations: $16
- Transfer From or To Santorini Airport Designed By You: $16
- Arrival or Departure Shared Transfer in Santorini: $16
- Prestige Transfers Tours Airport Port Hotel and Cruise Ship: $18
- Economy Roundtrip Transfer Santorini Airport ( Max 4 stop ): $18
- Private Transfer from Santorini Airport (JTR) to Santorini Port: $21
- Santorini Premium Private Transfer Service: $24
- Shared Transfer: $24
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Naxos
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Naxos:
- Private Transfer in Naxos: $66
- Naxos Private Transfer: $24
- 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: $72
- Santorini Cooking Class with Wine Tasting: $75
- Santorini Family Farm Food & Wine Tour with Cooking Class: $100
- Santorini Cooking Lesson with Chef and a Bottle of Wine: $106
- Santorini Volcano Sunset Cruise with Dinner: $118
- The Aegean Cooking Class at Ftelos Brewery: $118
- Cooking Class in Traditional cave house in Santorini!: $130
- Cooking Class with Private Chef - prepare & enjoy local menu: $130
- Santorini Flavors, a Cooking Class in a Dreamy Setting: $130
- Sunset Sea Kayak with Light Dinner with Pick-up Option: $142
- Award-Winning Santorini Cooking Class with Greek Chef: $142
- Santorini Food Tour: Fira Half-Day Small-Group Tour with Tastings: $148
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Naxos
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Naxos.
- Naxos Town Food Tour: $112
- Naxos:Half-day cooking class at Basiliko Farm: $117
- Naxos Perivoli Farm Experience & Wood-fire Cooking Class: $117
- Cooking Experience Live Music and Traditional Dance in Naxos: $117
- Walking Tour and Cooking Class on Naxos with Local Market Visit: $135
- 18th Century Watermill Cooking Experience in Potamia: $141
- Private Chef Service On-Board Cooking Classes: $164
- Naxos Town Cooking Class and Cocktail Experience: $170
- Naxos Town Evening Food Tour with Wine Tasting & 6 food Stops: $187
- Naxos Old Town Private Food Tour with Dinner and Pickup: $200
- Naxos Local Food Tour: Taste Tradition in Old Town: $229
- Naxos Town Walking Food Tour - Small Group: $251
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.
- Caldera, Villages and Sunsets Experience in Santorini: $4.72
- Fira Audio Guided Walking Tour 1h00 and 16 audio reviews: $6.98
- Authentic A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Oia: $7.99
- Skip the Line Lost Atlantis Experience Ticket: $17
- Guided Art Tour Contemporary Art Meets a Quiet Santorini Village: $18
- Santorini Volcano and Hot Springs Cruise Tour from Fira Old Port: $36
- Fira to Oia Best Taxi-Style Tour!: $36
- Santorini Tour of Caldera with Glass bottom Boat: $37
- E-Ticket to Akrotiri with Audio Tour on your Phone: $37
- Sunset In Oia & Santorini Traditional Villages Bus Tour: $39
- Private Tailor-Made Tour : Explore Santorini with Comfort & Style: $40
- Small-Group Skip Cable Car Santorini Tour for First-Time Cruisers: $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: $176
- Catamaran Experience Naxos , all inclunding: $135
- Cruise to Koufonisia and Rina's Cave: $100
- Cruises to Delos-Mykonos, Santorini and Koufonisi by Alexander: $59
- Daily Cruise - Koufonissia & Rina Cave: $106
- Discover Inland Private Village Tour from Your Hotel: $207
- Explore Rina's Cave and Koufonisia Cruise From Naxos: $94
- Full Day Naxos Exploration Yacht Tour: $153
- Full Day Yacht Tour in Catamaran Naxos Greece: $200
- Full-Day Private highlights tour in Naxos island: $270
- Half-Day Tour of Naxos Island (up to 7 pax): $141
- Herbal Experience with Planting and Sensory Walk: $70
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
- Top Sights of Santorini with Wine Tasting and Sunset in Oia: $62
- Santorini Highlights Small-Group Tour with Wine Tasting option: $65
- Half Day Simply Santorini Tour with Wine Tasting: $73
- Private Santorini Tour 3-4-5-6 hours-Wine Tasting Optional: $95
- Santorini Private Wine Tour with Local Wineries & Tastings: $101
- Santorini Wine Tasting & Premium Lunch at Award-Winning Winery: $129
- Santorini Wine Tour with sunset in Oia: $130
- Santorini Private Highlights Tour & Wine Tasting with local guide: $172
- Private Highlights Tour with Wine Tasting 4 or 5hour duration: $172
- Santorini Wine Tour: Visit 3 Local Wineries with Tastings: $174
- Santorini Half Day Wine Tasting & Winery Tour with Pickup: $178
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: $73
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.