Which place is cheaper, Crete or Tuscany?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Tuscany or Crete?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Tuscany and Crete. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Tuscany or Crete?
Tuscany
The art, the food, the land, the architecture! You can't go wrong with Tuscany. From the winding alleyways of Florence to the rolling hills of the Tuscan countryside, this dynamic and beautiful region of Italy has something to offer for everyone. After exploring the world class art and architecture in Florence, visitors should also experience Siena, Pisa, Montecatini, and more. The region is located on Italy's west coast bordering the Tyrrhenian sea. It is one of the most famed and popular parts of the country and it won't disappoint.
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 Adventure Tours to Italy, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Italy, The Best Contiki Tours to Greece, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Greece.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTuscany €0.00Crete €102
The average daily cost (per person) in Tuscany is €0.00, 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 Tuscany and Crete in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTuscany -Crete €48
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTuscany €0.00Crete €96
Compare Hotels in Tuscany and Crete
Looking for a hotel in Tuscany 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: Tuscany Hotel Prices and Crete Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tuscany -Crete €23
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tuscany
Also for Tuscany, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Florence to Pisa Airport (PSA) - Departure Private Transfer: $74
- Private One-way Airport Transfer (Florence Airport To/From Florence Hotels): $65
- Private Transfer from Florence to Milan: $216
- Arrival Private Transfer Florence Station SMN to Florence City by Sedan or Van: $60
- Arrival transfer Siena Airport SAY to Siena City by van or car: $148
- Chianciano to Fiumicino Airport(FCO) - Departure Private Transfer: $109
- Chianciano to Florence Airport (FLR) - Departure Private Transfer: $146
- Chianti Wine Tastings and Visit to 3 Cellars with Lunch&Transfer: $234
- Departure Private Transfer Florence City to Florence Station SMN by Sedan or Van: $60
- Departure Private Transfer from Pisa to La Spezia by car or van: $203
- Florence Airport (FLR) to Montecatini Terme - RoundTrip Transfer: $183
- Florence Airport (FLR) to Siena or Sovicille - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $209
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Crete
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Crete:
- Wine Tasting Experience @ Lyrarakis Winery (Transfer Included): $119
- VIP transfer from Chania to Rethymno: $105
- VIP Private Transfer: Heraklion - Analipsi Hotels & Villas: $62
- Transfer from or to Chania airport to Gerani up to 3 customers : $85
- Transfer from Chania airport to Platanias up to 3 or vise versa: $80
- Transfer from Chania airport to Paleochora up to 3 or vise versa: $200
- Transfer from Chania airport to Kolymbari up to 3 or vise versa: $105
- Transfer from Chania airport to Georgioupolis up to 3 : $106
- Transfer from Chania airport to Elafonisi up to 3 or vise versa: $224
- Transfer from Chania airport to Chania City Center up to 3 : $54
- Transfer from Chania airport to Agia Marina up to 3 customers: $71
- Transfer Services From Heraklion To Rethymno Hotels: $96
Is it cheaper to fly into Tuscany or Crete?
Prices for flights to both Crete and Tuscany 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 dayTuscany -Crete €34
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tuscany
For Tuscany, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cake and Biscuit Cooking Class for Kids: $32
- Virtual Live Cooking Class What Do You Have in Your Pantry: $35
- Virtual Cooking Class: Bruschetta & Tiramisù: $35
- Italian Fresh Pasta Private Virtual Cooking Class: $40
- Florence Food Tour: Home-Made Pasta, Truffle, Cantucci, Olive Oil, Gelato: $41
- Florence: Street Food Tour and Sightseeing with Local Expert Guide in 2.5 hours : $41
- Traditional Tuscan Cuisine Cooking Class, Castiglion Fiorentino near Cortona: $49
- Buffet dinner at the farm: $49
- Handmade Italian Pasta Cooking Course in Florence: $63
- Fiesole: 3-Hour Traditional Homemade Pasta Cooking Class: $64
- Food Tour in Florence Italy: $64
- 3- Cooking Making Spaghetti & Lasagna: $65
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.Tuscany -Crete €26
Tours and Activities in Tuscany
For Tuscany, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- The Best tour in Florence: Renaissance and Medici Tales: $0.02
- The Best tour in Florence: Renaissance & Medici Tales - guided by a STORYTELLER: $3.26
- Private Tour to the Laboratory of Artistic Ceramics in Tuscany: $3.27
- Sunset Walking Tour: $3.27
- Florence Self-Guided Audio Tour: $4.50
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Florence: $5.44
- Self Guided Audio Tour of Florence Medieval Sights: $6.39
- Florence Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.55
- Florence: The curious Oltrarno, Self-Guided Audio tour: $8.72
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Pisa: $8.72
- Florence, City centre, Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.95
- Florence, Outer ring, Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.95
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 dayTuscany -Crete €20
Sample the Local Flavors in Tuscany
Also in Tuscany, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine tasting in the historical Cantalici winery: $12
- Lucca: Wine Tasting Experience - Tenuta Adamo Winery: $16
- Wine Tasting by CarusVini in San Casciano in val di Pesa: $16
- Tenuta Mareli - Wine Tasting in Tuscany: $21
- Great wine tasting at Tenuta Moriano: $25
- Tuscan Brewery Guided Tour with beer and food tasting: $27
- Wine Tasting at the Winery in the Panoramic Terrance: $27
- Biodynamic Wine Tasting with Producer in Vinci: $28
- From Florence to Chianti Rufina: Wine Tasting Experience: $32
- San Gimignano: Chianti wine tasting : $33
- Classic Wine Tasting in Montalcino: $33
- Discover Artimino wine tasting, a few steps from Florence: $33
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 we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tuscany and Crete, we can see that Crete is more expensive. And not only is Tuscany much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Tuscany would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Tuscany 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 Crete would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Crete than you might in Tuscany.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Tuscany Expensive? and Is Crete Expensive?.
Which has a larger population, Tuscany or Crete?
Tuscany has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Crete. When comparing the sizes of Tuscany 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.
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