Crete

Crete is more than just a Greek island. It’s more of a nation with music, culture, dance, and dialect of its own. It is the country’s largest island and the fifth largest in the Mediterranean Sea. Crete is also the southernmost island of Greece, and the weather stays warm here even during winter.

How much does it cost to visit Crete?

A budget visit to Crete implies daily travel expenditures of around € 23, without including any accommodation costs. You can look below to learn more about Crete’s travel costs.

Crete accommodation costs

Hotel or hostel for one person	€ 9.80 – 88
Typical double room	€ 20 – 178

Crete food and drinks costs

A meal in an inexpensive restaurant	€ 10
A meal in a mid-range restaurant	€ 8 – 20
Local beer (0.5 liters, draught)	€ 4 – 5
Water (0.33 liter, bottle)	€ 0.30 – 1.50

Greece travel costs for eating and drinking in Crete

Crete fares and public transport

One-way public transportation ticket	€ 1.80
Taxi (price per kilometer)	€ 1.20
Gasoline (1 liter)	€ 1.59 – 1.80

Crete visiting costs – Top attractions in Crete

Imbros Gorge	Free
Heraklion Archaeological Museum	€ 12
Rethymnon Old Town	Free
Old Venetian Harbor	Free
Aquaworld Aquarium & Reptile Rescue Centre	€ 8

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