Should you visit Volos or Corinth?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Volos and Corinth can help you decide which place is right for you.
Volos
The coastal port city of Volos on the mainland of Greece sits on a very unique and important location in the agricultural region of Thessaly. Situated between Athens and Thessaloniki, Volos provides a commercial outlet to the sea, allowing a bridge between Europe, the Middle East and Asia. It is the most recent of Greece's port cities, and is highly populated with many modern buildings.
Corinth
One of the oldest towns in Peloponnese, Corinth is a port city with a population of about 58,000. The area is thought to have been inhabited since at least 6000BC. In the main part of the city, "new" Corinth, there is little left to remind you of the city's rich history. Much of this area has been destroyed by earthquake. Most of the interesting archeological sights are found in "old" Corinth, a short distance away.
Which city is cheaper, Corinth or Volos?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Volos is €76, while the average daily cost in Corinth is €96. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Volos and Corinth in more detail.
Accommodation
Double occupancy rooms typically run around €68 in Volos For nicer amenities and a premiere location, you can expect to pay a bit more.
The prices for places to stay in Corinth can vary by date, location, and type. Generally, the average cost for accommodation per person is €58, while a typical double-occupancy hotel room for two people will cost around €116.
Local Transportation
Public transportation tends to be much less expensive in Volos than paying for a taxi or private car service, as is expected. Typically, people spend €30 on transportation in Volos on average per day.
Corinth's transportation costs can vary by the type of transport chosen by visitors. Naturally, taxis and private drivers cost much more than public transportation options. On average, visitors spend €5.71 per person, per day on transportation in Corinth.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Volos
Also for Volos, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Private Transfer from Volos to Syvota:
$871
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Private Transfer from Volos to Igoumenitsa Port:
$1,275
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Private Transfer from Volos to Athens-Pireaus-Athens Airport:
$543
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Private Transfer from Volos City to Parga:
$883
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From Volos to Athens Airport / Athens / Piraeus Private Transfer:
$299
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Corinth
Also for Corinth, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Private Transfer from Corinth-Loutraki to Athens-Pireaus-Athens Airport:
$212
Is it cheaper to fly into Volos or Corinth?
Prices for flights to both Corinth and Volos 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
The average traveler spends about €24 per day in Volos for food, but obviously this is dependent on the type of restaurant and the amount of food ordered. To save money you can grab a lighter lunch or dinner, or you can try fast food or street food.
In Corinth travelers spend around €32 a day on food. You can save money by choosing casual restaurants or food stalls, or you can spend plenty more by dining in nicer restaurants at every meal.
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Food
Meals for one day
Volos €24
Corinth €32
Entertainment
Sightseeing expenses in Volos, including the cost of admission tickets for day tours, museums, and attractions, usually cost an average of €13 per day, per person.
Sightseeing, admission tickets, things to do, and other entertainment expenses in Corinth can vary widely by price. On average, visitors spend around €17 per person, per day on entertainment and sightseeing here.
Tours and Activities in Corinth
For Corinth, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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Ancient Corinth and Corinth Canal from Athens - Private tour:
$416
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Ancient Epidaurus Theater and Canal of Corinth Private Tour from Corinth:
$96
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Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth, Myceae, Nafplio Private Sightseeing:
$223
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Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth, Myceae, Nafplio Private Sightseeing:
$435
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Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth, Mycenae, Nafplio & Epidaurus Private Sightseeing:
$261
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From Athens: 4-Days Classical Tour with Meteora:
$616
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From Athens: Half-Day Ancient Corinth Tour:
$70
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Greece: 5-Day Tour of Classical Greek Sites from Athens:
$682
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Loutraki Private Tour from Corinth:
$81
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Royalty Ancient Corinth Half Day Tour up to 4 Customers:
$417
Alcohol
Typically, people visiting Volos spend on average €6.29 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
Typically, people visiting Corinth spend on average €13 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
Sample the Local Flavors in Corinth
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Corinth:
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Ancient Nemea and Wine Tasting Private Tour from Corinth:
$75
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Nafplion: Nemea Vineyards Wine Tour:
$148
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Volos and Corinth, we can see that Corinth is more expensive. And not only is Volos much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Volos would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Volos 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 Corinth would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Corinth than you might in Volos.
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