Which place is cheaper, Kotor or Naxos?
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 Naxos or Kotor?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Naxos or Kotor? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Naxos or Kotor?
Naxos
Naxos, the largest island in the Cyclades, is a gem waiting to be discovered. Its blend of stunning landscapes, rich history, and vibrant culture make it a perfect destination for all types of travelers. Naxos offers long and flat beaches with clear, turquoise water along with inland mountains full of agriculture and ancient ruins. It has a reputation of being one of the more family-friendly islands for all of these qualities.
Kotor
A coastal town of Montenegro, Kotor is also a beautifully-preserved fortified, medieval town, featuring a labyrinth of cobbled streets, lively piazzas, historic churches, and a spread of bars and restaurants throughout its historic Old Town.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Greece, The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Greece, The Best Luxury Tours to Montenegro, and The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro.
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Naxos Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNaxos €221Kotor €131
The average daily cost (per person) in Naxos is €221, while the average daily cost in Kotor is €131. 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 Naxos and Kotor in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNaxos €75Kotor €49
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNaxos €150Kotor €98
Compare Hotels in Naxos and Kotor
Looking for a hotel in Naxos or Kotor? 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: Naxos Hotel Prices and Kotor Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Naxos €52Kotor €9.26
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Naxos
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Naxos:
- Naxos Private Transfer: $44
- Private Transfer in Naxos: $67
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kotor
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kotor:
- Kotor Cruise Port to Tivat hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $39
- Transfer from Tivat airport to Kotor Old Town: $45
- Private Transfer from Tivat or Porto Montenegro to Tivat airport: $48
- Private Transfer from Tivat airport to Tivat city or Porto Montenegro: $48
- Private Transfer from Tivat Airport to Kotor: $51
- Private Transfer from Kotor to Tivat Airport (TIV): $63
- Private Transfer from Kotor Cruise Port to Podgorica Hotels: $67
- Deluxe private transfer from or to Portonovi: $69
- Enjoy Private Transfers by Car or Van from Tivat Airport to Kotor or Budva: $71
- Kotor Cruise Port to Tivat Hotels Round-Trip Private Transfer: $79
- Tivat Airport (TIV) to Kotor Cruise Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $79
- Private Transfer from Kotor to Tivat airport: $95
Is it cheaper to fly into Naxos or Kotor?
Prices for flights to both Kotor and Naxos 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 dayNaxos €107Kotor €74
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Naxos
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Naxos.
- Naxos Old Town Private Food Tour with Dinner and Pickup: $167
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kotor
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kotor.
- Handmade Pasta Cooking Class with Italian Chef in Montenegro: $54
- 3 Hour Kotor Food Tour - Rick Steves' Recommended: $167
- 3H Food Tour: $176
- Old Town Walking Tour and Cooking Class: $176
- Kotor City Tour and Cooking Class : $222
- Kotor private cooking class with lunch and Old town guided tour: $247
- Cooking class in a local home & old town walking tour: $334
- Private City Tour and Cooking Class: $363
- City, Perast, Our Lady of the Rocks and Cooking Class: $385
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Naxos €40Kotor €8.32
Tours and Activities in Naxos
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Naxos are as follows:
- Cruises to Delos-Mykonos, Santorini and Koufonisi by Alexander : $84
- Riverbank Adventure in Naxos (Kinidaros - Eggares): $114
- Half-Day Tour of Naxos Island (up to 7 pax): $143
- Naxos Villages Private 4 Hour Tour: $164
- Private Wine Three and Half-Hour Experience: $164
- Private Full Island 5-Hour Tour: $206
Tours and Activities in Kotor
Here are a few actual costs in Kotor for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Kotor Historic Old Town Self Guided Audio App Walking Tour: $9.75
- Self-Guided Walking Tour of Kotor’s Old Town: $12
- Montenegro: Kotor,Budva Guided Tour: $16
- Private Guided Walking Tour: $19
- Blue cave speedboat tour for a lifetime memories: $22
- Perast and Island- Lady of the Rocks-Speedboat Tour: $22
- Group Boat Tour - Blue Cave - Our Lady Of The Rocks: $22
- Perast and Our Lady of the Rocks 1,5 hours tour - ticket tour: $24
- Our Lady of the Rocks and Perast Old Town Private Tour up to 6pax: $24
- Our Lady of the Rocks and Blue Cave Group Boat Tour: $25
- Tour Kotor - Perast Old Town - Island Our Lady of the Rocks - Every 2 hours: $26
- Kotor Old Town Walking Tour: $26
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNaxos €30Kotor €8.51
Sample the Local Flavors in Kotor
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Kotor:
- Kotor : Old Town Food & Wine Tasting Tour: $117
- Skadar Lake National Park with Wine Tasting: $468
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Naxos and Kotor, we can see that Naxos is more expensive. And not only is Kotor much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Kotor would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Kotor 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 Naxos would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Naxos than you might in Kotor.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Naxos Expensive? and Is Kotor Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Naxos or Kotor?
Naxos has a larger population, and is about 42% larger than the population of Kotor. When comparing the sizes of Naxos and Kotor, 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.