Which place is cheaper, Saint Croix 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 Saint Croix?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Santorini or Saint Croix, 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 Saint Croix?
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.
Saint Croix
Sometimes all you want out of a vacation is the warmth of the sun, the sound of the waves and the taste of a cold drink. No more. No less. That's exactly what you can expect in St. Croix.
The largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands, St. Croix is a place of our leisure and relaxation. It's a bit of an expensive lifestyle for its 50,000 residents and daily visitors, but when you're living on island time, money is never a worry. There are no worries on island time.
This once volcanic island is covered in incredible beaches, stunning mountains, palm tress in the wind and historic colonial towns. While they may be a bit old and rundown, the Danish architecture still stands as a unique part of this island's legacy. Don't expect much window-shopping, though. That was not a feature incorporated in this style of architecture. If you want to know if a store is open, just step on in, but remember, shop hours are also running on island time.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Greece, and The Best Budget Tours to Greece.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySantorini $281Saint Croix $277
The average daily cost (per person) in Santorini is $281, while the average daily cost in Saint Croix is $277. 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 Saint Croix in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSantorini $132Saint Croix $149
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSantorini $264Saint Croix $298
Compare Hotels in Santorini and Saint Croix
Looking for a hotel in Santorini or Saint Croix? 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 Saint Croix Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Santorini $39Saint Croix $35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santorini
Also for Santorini, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Express Private Transfer Service in Santorini: $14
- Prestige Transfers Tours Airport Port Hotel and Cruise Ship: $17
- Santorini Transfers for Groups: 24/7 We are at your service: $18
- Departure Transfer To Santorini Airport: $18
- Shared Transfer From Airport and Port to Santorini: $18
- Santorini Port Shuttle Services-Airport Transfers-Oia Transfers: $18
- Private Transfer from Santorini Airport (JTR) to Santorini Port: $21
- Santorini, Private Transfer with Luxury Airconditioned Vehicle: $22
- Santorini One Way Private transfer: $23
- Private Express One Way Taxi Transfer up to 2: $23
- Shared Departure Transfer: Santorini Hotel to Airport or Cruise Port: $23
- Economy Transfers From & To Santorini Port: $25
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Saint Croix
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Saint Croix:
- Private Transfer from St. Croix Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) to St. Croix: $171
- Private Transfer from St.Croix hotels to St. Croix Cruise Port: $168
- Private Transfer from St.Croix Cruise Port to St.Croix hotels: $168
- Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) to St.Croix - Round-Trip Transfer: $160
- St. Croix to St. Croix Airport (STX) - Departure Private Transfer: $87
- St.Croix Airport (STX) to St.Croix - Arrival Private Transfer: $87
- Private Transfer from St. Croix Airport to St. Croix Cruise Port: $84
- Private Transfer from St. Croix Port to St. Croix Airport (STX): $84
- St. Croix to Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) - Departure Transfer: $80
Is it cheaper to fly into Santorini or Saint Croix?
Prices for flights to both Saint Croix 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 $108Saint Croix $97
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: $91
- Santorini Sunset Sailing Cruise with Greek BBQ Dinner: $91
- Cooking Class and Wine Tasting in Santorini: $103
- The Aegean Cooking Class at Ftelos Brewery: $114
- Award-Winning Santorini Cooking Class with Greek Chef: $121
- Luxury Santorini Sunset Cruise: Dinner, BBQ, Open Bar, Transfers: $126
- Cooking Class in Traditional cave house in Santorini!: $126
- Cooking Class with Private Chef - prepare & enjoy local menu: $126
- Santorini Sunset Sailing Cruise: Dinner, BBQ, Open Bar, Transfers: $126
- Yummy Santorini Food Tour: $154
- Clandestine Dinner by Petra Kouzina: $171
- Traditional Kouzina Santorini Cooking Experience: $183
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Saint Croix
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Saint Croix.
- A Morning Cultural Experience Through Food Cooking Class St. Croix: $90
- A Evening Cultural Experience Through Food Cooking Class St. Croix: $100
- C'sted Sip & Savor Mixology Class with VI Food Tours: $131
- Taste of Twin City Food Tour with VI Food Tours: $155
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Santorini $39Saint Croix $58
Tours and Activities in Santorini
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Santorini.
- Private Self-Guided Audio Tour in Santorini: $9.13
- Ticket for Akrotiri Archaeological Site: $32
- Santorini Shore Excursion: Private Tour with Port Pickup Options: $34
- Sunset Cruise Santorini Volcano: $34
- Santorini Volcano and Hot Springs Cruise Tour from Fira Old Port: $34
- Santorini Volcano & Sunset Caldera Cruise: $34
- E-Ticket to Akrotiri with Audio Tour on your Phone: $40
- Santorini Caldera Cruise Tour (Volcano, Hot Springs, Thirassia): $40
- Private Santorini Sightseeing Tour with Local Driver-Guide: $45
- Hiden gems private tour: $46
- Santorini Volcano and Hot Springs Tour: $46
- Santorini Sunset Tour: Red Beach, Megalochori and Oia: $46
Tours and Activities in Saint Croix
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Saint Croix are as follows:
- Christiansted's Artisan Shopping Tour: $33
- Frederiksted St Croix Sea Turtle Snorkeling Tour: $89
- Horseback Riding Experience: $160
- Island Chocolate Experience with Tasting: $62
- Parasail Experience in St Croix: $85
- Private Sailing Tour of Pirate Waters and Shipwrecks: $175
- Saint Croix Scenic Beaches History and Excursions Tours: $93
- Sea Turtle Snorkel Tour: $59
- St Croix Island Tour: $118
- St Croix Tiki Tours Frederiksted’s Tiki Boat Experience: $80
- St. Croix Ghost Tour of Historic Christiansted: $45
- St. Croix’s Forts, Freedom, and Beaches: A Self-Drive Audio Tour: $25
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySantorini $28Saint Croix $27
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: $29
- Santorini Wine Tasting and Wine Pairing: $69
- Caldera Views, Cliffside Villages, and Santorinian Wine Tasting: $97
- Santorini Wine Tasting and Wine Museum: $120
- Santorini Wine Tour with sunset in Oia: $126
- 4 Hour Blue Domes Tour with Wine Tasting in Santorini: $143
- 3-Hour Wine Tasting in Santorini: $154
- Santorini Wine Tour in two or three Wineries: $154
- Santorini wine tasting and Traditional Cave Settlement Tour: $160
- Private Highlights Tour with Wine Tasting 4 or 5hour duration: $166
- Santorini Private Highlights Tour & Wine Tasting with local guide: $166
- Santorini Half Day Wine Tasting & Winery Tour with Pickup: $171
Sample the Local Flavors in Saint Croix
Also in Saint Croix, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Farm to Bottle Tour at Prosperity Farm Distillery: $35
When comparing the travel costs between Santorini and Saint Croix, 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. Even though Santorini is in Europe and Saint Croix is in Caribbean Islands, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Santorini Expensive? and Is Saint Croix Expensive?.
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.