Is Crete an expensive place to visit?

You can spend as much or as little as you want in Crete. At the budget end of the spectrum, you're aided by the island's size and popularity, which means options are many. With some planning and shopping around, you can get good deals on transport and accommodation.



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While meal prices in Crete can vary, the average cost of food in Crete is €34 per day. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in Crete should cost around €14 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner.

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You can spend as much or as little as you want in Crete. At the budget end of the spectrum, you're aided by the island's size and popularity, which means options are many. With some planning and shopping around, you can get good deals on transport and accommodation.

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Generally speaking, hotels in Crete are slightly cheaper than those in Santorini because they're popular among locals, and there are simply more. Crete's high supply and high demand keep prices relatively low, while Santorini's limited supply and extremely high demand increase rates significantly.

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Crete is Greece's largest island—just driving from one end to the other makes for a five-hour journey, and there's much to do and see in between. If you want to experience all Crete has to offer, plan to spend a full week exploring its monasteries, olive groves, towns, and coast.

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Just like the Greek mainland, the currency in Crete is the Euro (€). You'll probably get the most holiday money for your pounds if you change them before you go. All you have to do is decide if you prefer it all in cash, on a secure currency card or want a combination of the two for the most flexibility.

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Crete has better beaches but they're spread out and it takes a fair bit of effort to see the best beaches. Santorini is small and it's easy to get around to all the popular beaches. Crete has more small traditional (non-touristy) villages. Santorini is more romantic and better suited to a honeymoon.

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Mykonos Is More Expensive But Is Also One of the Most Exclusive Travel Destinations. When comparing Mykonos vs Crete, travel expenses might be one of the first things on your mind.

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The most affordable Greek Islands to visit include Crete, Andros, Tinos, Corfu and Naxos. These cheap Greek Islands don't get nearly as many visitors as others, making everything from transportation to food and accommodations more affordable. And often, they're not even very far from the more popular islands.

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Crete is home to some of the best clubs and bars anywhere in the Greek islands. Lots of them stay open until the early hours of the morning, so you can make the most of Crete's nightlife, even if it takes you until 11pm to get ready! The biggest party animals among you won't want to miss out on a trip to.

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The journey from the stunning Cycladic island of Santorini to the larger, southern-most Greek island of Crete is 88 miles (141 km) across the glittering Aegean Sea. The fastest and most practical way to hop between Santorini and Crete is by ferry.

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Ferries connect Chania and Heraklion with the majority of the island's major cities. The ferries are an excellent method to get about the island and are also extremely inexpensive. The bus is another way to get around Crete. All of the major towns on the island have buses that run between them.

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The most affordable Greek Islands to visit include Crete, Andros, Tinos, Corfu and Naxos. These cheap Greek Islands don't get nearly as many visitors as others, making everything from transportation to food and accommodations more affordable. And often, they're not even very far from the more popular islands.

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