Which place is cheaper, Puerto del Carmen 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 Puerto del Carmen?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Chania or Puerto del Carmen, 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 Puerto del Carmen?
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.
Puerto del Carmen
Located on the south-eastern coast of the Canary Island of Lanzarote, Puerto del Carmen is a popular resort area best known for its high concentration of bars, pubs, restaurants, and clubs. By day, visitors frequent the beaches for swimming, sunbathing, windsurfing, and other watersports - and by night, they flock to enjoy the live music and drinks of the area's thriving nightlife.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Greece, The Best Cruise Tours and Packages in Greece, The Best 3-Day Tours from Madrid, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Madrid.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayChania €116Puerto del Carmen €210
The average daily cost (per person) in Chania is €116, while the average daily cost in Puerto del Carmen is €210. 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 Puerto del Carmen in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personChania €46Puerto del Carmen €98
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomChania €92Puerto del Carmen €196
Compare Hotels in Chania and Puerto del Carmen
Looking for a hotel in Chania or Puerto del Carmen? 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 Puerto del Carmen Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Chania €15Puerto del Carmen €39
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 Kolymbari up to 3 or vise versa: $115
- Transfer from Chania airport to Georgioupolis up to 3 : $116
- 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: $120
- Private Transfers from Chania Airport to Kissamos one way: $144
- Private Transfer from Rethymno to Heraklion airport: $127
- Private Roundtrip Transfer from Chania to Samaria Gorge Park: $86
Is it cheaper to fly into Chania or Puerto del Carmen?
Prices for flights to both Puerto del Carmen 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 €56Puerto del Carmen €89
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: $101
- Chania Walking Food Tours Crete with a local!: $101
- Morning Bites and Market Delights Food Tour: $108
- Evening Feasts A Journey through Cretan Flavors Food Tour: $108
- Mountain Food Tour [out of the box]- Chania Villages: $198
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Chania €21Puerto del Carmen €17
Tours and Activities in Chania
Here are a few actual costs in Chania for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Wine & Olive Oil tasting one day private tour in Crete: $184
- 4x4 Cretan Experience from Rethymnon: $113
- 6-Hours Safari Tour in Damnoni and Skinaria Beach, from Plakias: $34
- Balos & Falassarna Beach - Jeep Tour with Loungers and Lunch: $192
- Chania City & Lake Kournas Tour: $36
- Chania City Evening Tour From Rethymno: $34
- Chania Private Tour: Monastery, Scenic Gorge & Mountain Views: $263
- Chania Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $9.57
- Chania Villages and Aptera Site Private Guided Tour: $234
- Chania Walking Food And Wine Night Tour: $144
- Elafonisi Beach Semi Private Tour: $72
- Cretan Safari – 4x4 Adventure to Preveli Beach with Lunch: $113
Tours and Activities in Puerto del Carmen
For Puerto del Carmen, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Las Palmas: Freedive & Deep Snorkel Experience For Beginners: $141
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayChania €18Puerto del Carmen €60
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: $143
- Cave and Cretan Brewery tour with lunch: $186
- PRIVATE Walking Tour with Lunch and Wine Tasting by a Sommelier: $192
- Gastronomy tour and wine tasting in traditional villages : $216
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Chania and Puerto del Carmen, we can see that Puerto del Carmen is more expensive. And not only is Chania much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Chania would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Chania 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 Puerto del Carmen would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Puerto del Carmen than you might in Chania.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Chania Expensive? and Is Puerto del Carmen Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Chania or Puerto del Carmen?
Chania has a larger population, and is about 82% larger than the population of Puerto del Carmen. When comparing the sizes of Chania and Puerto del Carmen, 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.