Santorini Prices & Travel Costs

Last Updated: Dec 2023

Santorini is among the most popular Greek islands, and it’s included here mostly as an example of what to expect from most of the dozens of popular holiday islands in the area. There are only about 15,000 year-round residents yet there are about 800 hotels, almost all of which are only open between April and October. The island has about 15 towns and villages, and hotels are found in various clusters on every corner.

Is Santorini Expensive or Cheap?

Santorini is the most popular of the scores of Greek islands, and prices are similar (more or less) on all of them. Hotels in July and August can be a bit expensive, but otherwise prices here are quite reasonable for Europe and the Mediterranean.

As you’d expect, food and drinks with a view or on the sand can be pricey, so those on smaller budgets can save money by dining and drinking across the street.

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Travel Costs to Santorini

Population 15,000
Area 15,000
Timezone UTC+2
Currency Euro
Airports Santorini (Thira) National Airport (JTR)
BACKPACKER INDEX: US$86.2
1 USD = 0.9200 EUR
134 World cities ranked cheapest to most expensive: Backpacker Index for 2024

Accommodation Costs in Santorini

Santorini Hotel Seasons

Santorini Hotel Prices

Rating Price(USD)
starstarstarstarstar16.30 - 65.22
starstarstarstarstar23.91 - 97.83
starstarstarstarstar21.74 - 121.74
starstarstarstarstar34.78 - 152.17
starstarstarstarstar130.43 - 354.35

Santorini Hostels Prices

Type Price(USD)
Hostel Bed15.22 - 21.74

Santorini Attractions Prices

Location Description Type Price(USD)
Museum of Prehistoric ThiraThis popular but small museum has displays going back about 3,500 years or so.
Adults
3.26

Santorini Food and Drink Prices

Food Type Description Price(USD)
Budget breakfastYour hotel will probably include breakfast. If not there are a few budget choices usually not far away.4.35 - 6.52
Budget lunchGyro shops are all over the place and usually the cheapest option. 5.43 - 9.78
Budget dinnerA sit-down meal in Santorini can be expensive if it comes with a view, but there are cheaper places as well.9.78 - 15.22
.5 liter beer in a barWine can often be found cheaper than beer, and happy hour specials bring the price down more.3.26 - 6.52

Santorini Transport Prices

Type Price(USD)
Taxi from airport to Fira9.78 - 15.22
Public bus ride on Santorini1.09 - 2.17
Cable car from port to Fira7.61

Getting to Santorini

Getting around Santorini

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When to visit Santorini

Temperature and rainfall

Month High F Low F Precip (inches)
January57484.5
February58483.2
March60502.6
April66541.1
May72590.6
June80660.2
July82710.0
August81710.0
September78670.5
October71612.4
November66562.7
December60514.0

Santorini Weather advice

Sunrise and sunset

21 Mar6:21am6:31pm
21 Jun6:01AM8:40pm
21 Sep7:05am7:17pm
21 Dec7:26am5:07pm

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