Which place is cheaper, Crete or Sicily?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Sicily or Crete?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Sicily or Crete, 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: Sicily or Crete?
Sicily
If Italy is a boot, then Sicily is the football about to be kicked. This large island is separated from mainland Italy by the Straits of Messina. It has a dynamic and rich cultural history that is a mix of many different invading forces over the course of history, each leaving its own mark on Sicily's art, cuisine, and language. Various archeological areas can be found throughout the island and many are UNESCO World Heritage sites. Sicilians have their own language, although most speak Italian and many learn English in school.
Crete
The largest and most populous island of Greece, Crete has become a frequent vacation destination for many visitors. The terrain of the place is quite varied - very mountainous stretching east to west, with lush valleys, fertile plateaus, gorges, and famous caves like Idaion, the birthplace of the Greek god Zeus. The surrounding smaller islands and beaches are key attractions as well.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best G Adventures Tours to Italy, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Rome, The Best Contiki Tours to Greece, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Greece.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySicily €102Crete €102
The average daily cost (per person) in Sicily is €102, while the average daily cost in Crete is €102. 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 Sicily and Crete in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSicily €59Crete €48
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSicily €118Crete €96
Compare Hotels in Sicily and Crete
Looking for a hotel in Sicily or Crete? 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: Sicily Hotel Prices and Crete Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Sicily €13Crete €23
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Crete
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Crete:
- Transfer Heraklion Airport to SITIA area up to 7 customers: $280
- Private Transfer Port/Airport to/from Ierapetra: $273
- Full-Day Trip to Santorini island by Boat from Ag.Nikolaos Elounda with Transfer: $252
- Private Guided Trek to Samaria Gorge with Transfer: $251
- Taxi Transfers from Heraklion Airport to Rethymno City : $240
- Knossos and Arch Museum of Heraklion (Guide+Transfer+Ticket) : $229
- Full-Day Trip to Santorini island by Boat from Rethymno with Transfer your Hotel: $228
- Transfer Heraklion Airport to Makris Gialos area up to 7 : $228
- Transfer from Chania airport to Elafonisi up to 3 or vise versa: $224
- One-Way Private Taxi/Transfer Heraklion to/from Chania: $217
- Transfer from Chania airport to Paleochora up to 3 or vise versa: $200
- KNOSSOS PALACE private tour ( with Transfer from Heraklion Prefecture ): $196
Is it cheaper to fly into Sicily or Crete?
Prices for flights to both Crete and Sicily 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 daySicily €33Crete €34
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sicily
For Sicily, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Etna: Wine Tasting and Food Tour: $122
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Crete
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Crete.
- Troy Dinner-Show: $33
- Spectacular Dinner-Show: $44
- Cretan Night with Dinner & Live Show: $49
- Olive Oil Factory Tour, Dinner & Traditional Dancing: $60
- Chania: Cretan Folklore Dance Show with Dinner and Pickup: $75
- Cook with Locals | Cretan cooking Class at Archanes (transfer - lunch included): $86
- The Delicious Chania PRIVATE Street Food Tour : $87
- Sightseeing Day Trip with Cooking Lesson and Lunch: $95
- Full-Day Jeep Safari Tour with Cooking Lesson: $97
- Chania: Authentic Cooking Class in the White Mountains: $118
- Heraklion: Cretan Cooking Lesson with Lunch in Arolithos: $118
- E-bike Food Tour Tasting in Heraklion : $125
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Sicily €12Crete €26
Tours and Activities in Sicily
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Sicily.
- TOUR TREKKING ETNA MORNING SCHIENA DELL’ASINO: $43
- Mt. Etna, Wine and Alcantara Tour: $111
- Mount Etna E-bike tour: Tour of Etna: $192
Tours and Activities in Crete
Here are a few actual costs in Crete for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 4x4 Safari tour Southern Crete Tripitis Gorge: $108
- Adventure Safari Tour Secrets of the southern Crete : $100
- Cretan Night Show Tour From Rethymnon: $54
- Private Tour to Elafonisi and Falasarna: $131
- 3-Hour Trekking Mount Karfi Adventure with pickup from Heraklion: $118
- 4-Hour Giouchtas Trekking Hiking Experience from Heraklion: $90
- 4x4 self drive adventure_Cretan mainland: $87
- 6-Hours Safari Tour in Damnoni and Skinaria Beach, from Plakias: $37
- Adventure Jeep Safari Amazing sunset : $85
- Agia Pelagia: Quad Safari-Family Tour: $85
- Agios Nikolaos-Spinalonga-Elounda Tour TR: $47
- Agios Nikolaos: Private Sailing Cruise in Mirabello Bay: $2,139
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySicily €14Crete €20
Sample the Local Flavors in Sicily
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Sicily:
- Palermo: photographic walk and wine tasting: $342
Sample the Local Flavors in Crete
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Crete:
- Chania: Off-Road Tour at Sunset with Wine Tasting: $95
- Ecobike Wine Tasting Tour in Heraklion: $115
- Luxury Private Wine Tasting Experience in Haralabakis Winery: $119
- Heraklion: Half Day Small Group Wine Tour with wine Tastings: $125
- Wine Tasting on Luxury Yacht Sunset Evening in Marina: $173
- The Gourmet Wine Tour of Heraklion area: $180
- Full Day Private Crete Wine Tour Experience from Heraklion : $190
- Knossos, Olive Mill, Winery - Distillery with Tastings & Lunch : $196
- Heraklion SUV Private Guided Wine Tour with Lunch : $216
- From Elounda Private Heraklion Wine Tour with Tastings and Lunch: $228
- Heraklion: Private Knossos & Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch: $246
- Ecobike Tour • All in One • Historical Tour-Food Tasting-Wine Tasting: $256
When comparing the travel costs between Sicily and Crete, we can see that Crete 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 Sicily Expensive? and Is Crete Expensive?.
Which has a larger population, Sicily or Crete?
Sicily has a larger population, and is about 9 times larger than the population of Crete. When comparing the sizes of Sicily and Crete, 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.