2026 trip-cost breakdown
How much does a trip to Greece cost?
A realistic per-person breakdown for a 7-day trip — flights, hotels, food, transit and activities. Numbers are mid-2026 quotes, not brochure prices.
Budget
$992
for 7 days · ~$96/day on the ground
Hostels/guesthouses, street food, local transit.
Mid-range
$2,049
for 7 days · ~$247/day on the ground
3–4★ hotel, restaurant meals, mix of transit + taxis.
Luxury
$4,975
for 7 days · ~$665/day on the ground
5★ hotel, fine dining, private transfers.
One-off costs (before you go)
Round-trip flight from Europe → Greece
from $180
Round-trip flight from US → Greece
from $820
eSIM data for the trip (Airalo, ~5GB)
from $12
Travel insurance (10 days, EKTA basic)
from $28
Airport transfer, one way (Kiwitaxi)
from $50
Daily costs by budget tier
Per person, per day. Doesn't include flights or one-offs above.
| Category | Budget | Mid-range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| accommodation | $45 | $140 | $400 |
| food | $25 | $55 | $140 |
| transit | $8 | $12 | $25 |
| activities | $18 | $40 | $100 |
| Daily total | $96 | $247 | $665 |
Sample all-in totals (per person, from Europe)
7-day trip
- Budget$992
- Mid-range$2,049
- Luxury$4,975
10-day trip
- Budget$1,280
- Mid-range$2,790
- Luxury$6,970
14-day trip
- Budget$1,664
- Mid-range$3,778
- Luxury$9,630
Add ~15–25% if flying from the US. Add 20–40% during peak season.
Money-saving tips for Greece
- Ferries: book Blue Star/Seajets 2–4 weeks ahead in July/August.
- Islands price-hike from mid-June to end-August — May/Sept are 30% cheaper.
- A gyros + Alpha beer = €7 dinner even in Mykonos side streets.
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