Which place is cheaper, Dahab or Chania?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Chania or Dahab?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Chania or Dahab, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Chania or Dahab?
Chania
Chania is a city on the northwest coast of the Greek island of Crete. Chania is Crete's most evocative city, with its pretty Venetian quarter, crisscrossed by narrow lanes, culminating at a magnificent harbor. At the harbor entrance is a 16th-century lighthouse with Venetian, Egyptian, and Ottoman influences. On the other side, the Nautical Museum has model ships, naval objects and photographs. The former monastery of St. Francis houses the Archaeological Museum of Chania. Remnants of Venetian and Turkish architecture abound, with old townhouses now transformed into atmospheric restaurants and boutique hotels. Although all this beauty means the old town is packed with tourists in summer, it's still a great place to unwind. The Venetian Harbor is super for a stroll and a coffee or cocktail. Plus it’s got a university and a modern area to the city, which means that it retains its charm in winter. Indie boutiques and an entire lane dedicated to leather products provide good shopping and, with a multitude of creative restaurants, you’ll likely have some of your best meals on Crete here.
Dahab
Dahab is a small town on the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt. It is located about 85 kilometers north of Sharm el-Sheikh and sits on the Gulf of Aqaba. It's a popular destination with divers and backpackers alike, and offers some of the best snorkeling and diving that you'll find in the Red Sea. It's a great alternative to the resort driven Sharm el-Sheikh, and is popular with independent travelers who are looking for affordable accommodation. There are some upmarket options however, predominantly in the Laguna area, but budget facilities are not hard to find.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Greece, The Best Cruise Tours and Packages in Greece, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, and The Best Historical Tours in Egypt.
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Chania Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayChania €116Dahab €22
The average daily cost (per person) in Chania is €116, while the average daily cost in Dahab is €22. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Chania and Dahab in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personChania €46Dahab €7.93
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomChania €92Dahab €16
Compare Hotels in Chania and Dahab
Looking for a hotel in Chania or Dahab? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Chania Hotel Prices and Dahab Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Chania €15Dahab €2.64
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Chania
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Chania:
- Transfer from or to Chania airport to Gerani up to 3 customers : $93
- Transfer from Chania airport to Stalos up to 3 or vise versa: $74
- Transfer from Chania airport to Platanias up to 3 or vise versa: $87
- Transfer from Chania airport to Paleochora up to 3 or vise versa: $219
- Transfer from Chania airport to Chania City Center up to 3 : $59
- Transfer from Chania airport to Agia Marina up to 3 customers: $78
- Souda Port-Bay to Chania City Private Tour with Transfer: $119
- Private Transfers from Chania Airport to Kissamos one way: $143
- Private Transfer from Rethymno to Heraklion airport: $127
- Private Transfer - Chania Airport (CHQ) to Heraklion Cruise Port: $179
- Private Roundtrip Transfer from Chania to Samaria Gorge Park: $86
- Private Airport Transfers from Chania Airport to Chania center ow: $72
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dahab
Also for Dahab, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Pickup Transfers from Dahab to Taba: $120
- Private Transfer Between Nuweibaa City and Sharm El Sheikh Hotels: $60
- Private Transfer Dahab Hotel to Sharm ElSheikh Airport : $32
- Private Transfer To/From Nuweibaa City and Sharm El Sheikh Hotels: $68
- Saint paul and saint anthony monastery private transfer: $69
- Sharm el-Sheikh: 1-Way or Round-Trip Transfer to Dahab: $42
Is it cheaper to fly into Chania or Dahab?
Prices for flights to both Dahab and Chania change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayChania €56Dahab €11
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Chania
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Chania.
- The Delicious Chania Street Food Tour : $96
- Half Day Sunset Tour in Rethymno with Dinner and Wine: $100
- Chania Walking Food Tours Crete with a local!: $101
- Evening Feasts A Journey through Cretan Flavors Food Tour: $108
- Eat & Crete Food Tour [non-touristy] Chania Villages: $197
- Horse Riding, Falasarna Sunset View, Drone video, Tavern Dinner.: $239
Typical Food Prices in Dahab
For Dahab, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Seafood Dinner (for 2)€1.70
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Juice€0.09
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Breakfast for Two€0.54
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dahab
For Dahab, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Bedouin Dinner in the Mountains In Dahab: $36
- Bedouin Dinner in the Mountains In Dahab: $39
- Dahab Desert Safari and Bedouin Dinner: $95
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Chania €21Dahab €5.58
Tours and Activities in Chania
Here are a few actual costs in Chania for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Preveli WW2 Evacuation Private History Tour - Battle of Crete: $239
- 4x4 Cretan Experience from Rethymnon: $112
- 6-Hours Safari Tour in Damnoni and Skinaria Beach, from Plakias: $33
- All Inclusive Full-day Private Tour of Crete Villages from Chania: $269
- Balos & Falassarna Beach - Jeep Tour with Loungers and Lunch: $191
- Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa Island Cruise Tour: $62
- Chania City & Lake Kournas Tour: $36
- Chania City Evening Tour From Rethymno: $33
- Chania Private Tour: Monastery, Scenic Gorge & Mountain Views: $263
- Chania Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $9.55
- Chania Villages and Aptera Site Private Guided Tour: $233
- Chania Walking Food And Wine Night Tour: $143
Tours and Activities in Dahab
For Dahab, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Jeep Safari to Canyon Salama Day Tour from Dahab: $15
- Dahab's Kept Secrets 5 Adventures in 1 Tour: $25
- Saint Catherine's Monastery And Half Day Tour From Dahab : $30
- Full-Day Hike Tour at St. Catherine's Monastery: $33
- Royal seascope Semi-Submarine Cruise: $33
- luxury Snorkeling cruise with buffet lunch: $41
- Hurghada to Cairo tour Small group HurghadaToGo: $42
- 4x4 Jeep Adventure from Dahab: $43
- Camel Ride + Blue Hole Snorkeling + Quad Bike Tour With Lunch From Dahab: $49
- Adventure Quad Biking Tour in Dahab: $50
- Mount Sinai Sunrise and St Catherine Monastery Tour from Dahab: $50
- St. Catherine Tour from Sharm : $55
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayChania €18Dahab €3.31
Sample the Local Flavors in Chania
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Chania:
- Crete: Local Wine Tasting & Visit to the Ancient Olive Tree: $142
- Cave and Cretan Brewery tour with lunch: $185
- PRIVATE Walking Tour with Lunch and Wine Tasting by a Sommelier: $191
- Gastronomy tour and wine tasting in traditional villages : $215
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Chania and Dahab, we can see that Chania is more expensive. And not only is Dahab much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Chania is in Europe and Dahab is in Africa, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Dahab would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Dahab and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Chania would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Chania than you might in Dahab.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Chania Expensive? and Is Dahab Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Chania or Dahab?
Chania has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Dahab. When comparing the sizes of Chania and Dahab, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.