Which place is cheaper, Santillana 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 Santillana?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Santorini or Santillana, 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 Santillana?
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.
Santillana
A quaint town outside of Santander in northern Spain, Santillana de Mar is renowned for its medieval architecture. One of Spain's prettiest villages, Santillana del Mar and its cobbled streets are lined with palaces, churches, and balconies full of flowers. There are plenty of traditional shops selling local specialties, and it is nearby the UNESCO world heritage site of the Altamira Caves for something a little different.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Contiki Tours to Greece, The Best G Adventures Tours to Greece, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Spain, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySantorini €250Santillana €127
The average daily cost (per person) in Santorini is €250, while the average daily cost in Santillana is €127. 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 Santillana in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSantorini €118Santillana €60
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSantorini €236Santillana €120
Compare Hotels in Santorini and Santillana
Looking for a hotel in Santorini or Santillana? 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 Santillana Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Santorini €35Santillana €17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santorini
Also for Santorini, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Blue Dome And Oia Sunset Small Group Transfer: $42
- Executive VIP Transfer in Mercedes Van: $18
- Helicopter Transfer between Mykonos & Santorini: $6,211
- Private Transfers from/to Santorini Port (Athinios) to/from Oia: $108
- Private luxury transfer: $46
- Santorini : Private transfer Port/Airport or any destination: $26
- Santorini Airport and Ferry Ports Shared Transfer: $42
- Santorini Private Ride Transfer Services: $83
- Santorini to Heraklion Crete: Ferry Ticket & Hotel Transfer: $136
- Santorini to Mykonos: Ferry Ticket & Hotel Transfer: $139
- Airport or Port One-Way Private Transfer: $33
- Airport, Port, and Hotels Private Transfer: $42
Is it cheaper to fly into Santorini or Santillana?
Prices for flights to both Santillana 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 €96Santillana €53
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Santorini
For Santorini, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Santorini Caldera: Sunset Cruise with Dinner: $77
- Romantic Sunset Caldera Cruise with Dinner: $77
- Volcanic Sunset Cruise with Dinner: $77
- Catamaran Tour with BBQ Dinner, Drinks, and Music: $94
- Cooking Class with Lunch and Wine Tasting: $95
- Volcano and Hot Springs Sunset Dinner Cruise: $107
- Hands on Cooking Class with a Chef: $141
- Sunset Sea Kayak with Light Dinner: $142
- Luxury Sunset Cruise with Dinner, BBQ, and Drinks: $149
- Sunset Cruise with Swim Stops, Dinner, and Drinks: $158
- Sunset Cruise with Greek Dinner and Transfer: $178
- Luxury Sunset Cruise with Dinner & Open Bar: $180
Typical Food Prices in Santillana
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Santillana:
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Breakfast€7.00
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Santorini €35Santillana €23
Tours and Activities in Santorini
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Santorini.
- Megalochori: Lost Atlantis 9D Experience Museum Entry Ticket: $17
- Explore Santorini's Waters: Kayak Rental Adventure: $24
- Volcanic Islands Cruise with Hot Springs Visit: $30
- Akrotiri Ticket with Optional Self-Guided Audios: $31
- Santorini Port: 3 Hour Cruise to Volcano and Hot Springs: $36
- Mesa Gonia, Pyrgos and Oia Tour: $49
- Ferry Ticket to Paros or Naxos with Hotel Pickup: $50
- Archaeological Bus Tour To Akrotiri Excavations & Red Beach: $58
- Fira: Walking Tour with Cable Car Ride: $58
- Traditional Sightseeing Bus Tour with Oia Sunset: $60
- Small Group Sightseeing Tour with a Local Guide: $60
- Thirassia Islands and Volcano Guided Cruise: $61
Tours and Activities in Santillana
Here are a few actual costs in Santillana for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Private Guided Walking Tour of Santillana del Mar: $217
- Private Walking Tour of Altamira and Neocave Museum: $241
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySantorini €25Santillana €4.29
Sample the Local Flavors in Santorini
Also in Santorini, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Top Sights Day Trip, Wine Tasting, & Oia Sunset: $57
- Santorini Highlights Tour with Wine Tasting option: $81
- Fira Town Walking Tour with Wine Tasting: $83
- Wine Tour with Sunset in Oia: $111
- Wine Tasting and Cave Settlement Tour: $148
- Wine tasting in 3 Wineries and a Greek Meal group: $178
- Guided Tour to 3 Wineries with Wine Tastings: $178
- Tour of Wineries with Wine Tasting & Food: $178
- Wine Tasting Tour with Snacks: $190
- Three Wineries and One Brewery Tour with Tastings: $190
- Guided Wine Tour with Pickup and Snacks: $196
- Guided Wineries Private Tour with Wine Tastings: $196
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Santorini and Santillana, we can see that Santorini is more expensive. And not only is Santillana much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Santillana would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Santillana 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 Santillana.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Santorini Expensive? and Is Santillana Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Santorini or Santillana?
Santorini has a larger population, and is about 150 times larger than the population of Santillana. When comparing the sizes of Santorini and Santillana, 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.