How Much Does a Trip to Greece Cost? A Practical Budget Guide
Greece can suit almost any budget, from backpacking island hops to luxury villa stays. Here is how to plan your spending, and where your money goes furthest.
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Featured destinations
All destinations → AthensAncient wonders, rooftop bars and the gateway to the islands
ThessalonikiGreece's food capital, with Byzantine treasures and a seafront promenade
PargaA colourful harbour town beneath a Venetian castle on the Ionian coast
MykonosWindmills, whitewash and the Aegean's most famous nightlife
SantoriniCliff-top villages on the rim of a flooded volcano
CreteGreece's largest island: gorges, Minoan palaces and legendary food
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Popular places
CityAthens
Ancient wonders, rooftop bars and the gateway to the islands
CityThessaloniki
Greece's food capital, with Byzantine treasures and a seafront promenade
TownParga
A colourful harbour town beneath a Venetian castle on the Ionian coast
IslandMykonos
Windmills, whitewash and the Aegean's most famous nightlife
IslandSantorini
Cliff-top villages on the rim of a flooded volcano
IslandCrete
Greece's largest island: gorges, Minoan palaces and legendary food
IslandCorfu
Venetian elegance, green hills and turquoise coves
IslandRhodes
A medieval walled city, sunny beaches and the acropolis of Lindos
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🏖️BeachesThe best Greek beaches — from famous island coves to quiet mainland bays, with…
🍽️Food & DrinkGreek dishes, tavernas, markets, wine and regional specialities worth…
🧗Things to DoHikes, boat trips, ancient sites, museums and outdoor adventures across Greece.
⛴️Getting AroundFerries, flights, buses, trains and driving in Greece — practical, up-to-date…
🎉Holidays & FestivalsGreek Easter, summer festivals, name days and when to plan your holiday.
🫒Local ExperiencesVillages, traditions and the everyday Greek life most visitors miss.
🧭Travel TipsPlanning advice: when to go, budgets, where to stay and how to avoid the crowds.
