A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Naxos vs. Munich for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Naxos or Munich?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Should I visit Naxos or Munich? 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 Munich?

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.

Munich

Munich is the capital city of Bavaria and a top travel destination within Germany. It has stunning architecture and a cultural scene that rivals Berlin. It has some of the country's top museums, festivals, and concerts. Munich is most famous for its Oktoberfest, which is easily the busiest time of year in the city. The architecture is what surprises most travelers. It's quite impressive and truly adds to the character of the city. Although much of Munich was destroyed during World War II, the city has successfully rebuilt most of the buildings in their previous style. Much of the city remains as it was in the 1800s. There are two major research universities in Munich, helping to make it a center for engineering, business, and the sciences.

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Which place is cheaper, Munich or Naxos?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Naxos is €221, while the average daily cost in Munich is €168. 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 Munich in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Naxos 75
    Munich 89
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Naxos 150
    Munich 178
Compare Hotels in Naxos and Munich

Looking for a hotel in Naxos or Munich? 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.

Hotels in Naxos


Hotels in Munich


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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 Munich Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Naxos 52
    Munich 19

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Naxos

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Naxos:

  • Private Transfer in Naxos: $67

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Munich

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Munich:


  • Single Zone Trip on Subway
    2.30
  • Inner District Subway Day Pass
    5.20
  • City transport day ticket
    11

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Munich

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Munich:

  • Airport Transfer by Bus: $15
  • Shared Arrival Transfer: Munich Airport to Munich Central Station: $16
  • Shared Departure Transfer: Munich Central Station to Munich Airport: $16
  • Arrival Transfer Munich Train Station to Munich by Luxury Van: $71
  • Arrival Transfer Munich Train Station to Munich by Luxury Car: $81
  • Munich Airport (MUC) to Munich - Arrival Private Transfer: $111
  • Munich Airport (MUC) Private Transfer to Munich City/Hotels: $112
  • Private Transfer from Munich Airport to Munich City by Luxury Van: $117
  • Airport transfer: $117
  • Private Transfer from Munich Airport to Munich City by Luxury Car: $132
  • Private Transfer to/from Munich Airport (MUC): $139
  • Private Airport Transfer from Munich International Airport (MUC) to City Center Munich: $139

Is it cheaper to fly into Naxos or Munich?

Prices for flights to both Munich 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Naxos 107
    Munich 47

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

Typical Food Prices in Munich

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Munich:


  • Bratwurst
    5.00
  • Leberkässemmeln (Veal & Pork Sandwich)
    1.95

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Munich

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Munich.

  • Flavors of Bavaria: A Self Guided Food Tour in Munich: $20
  • Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $32
  • Hard Rock Cafe Munich with Set Lunch or Dinner : $35
  • Viktualienmarkt Gourmet Food Tour: $51
  • Culinary Haidhausen - The Food Tour: $52
  • 3-Hour Food Tour Through Schwabing in German: $63
  • 3-Hour Food Tour Through Haidhausen in GERMAN: $63
  • Christmas Markets Food Tour in Munich: $66
  • Munich Food Tour : True Bavarian Full Meal with Drinks: $70
  • Beer and Food Tour with Dinner & Oktoberfest Museum: $85
  • Food Tour Beer- 3 small beers & "Brotzeit" in GERMAN: $87
  • Munich Old Town Food Tour with 10+ Bavarian Specialties: $110

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Naxos 40
    Munich 29

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

Typical Entertainment Prices in Munich

Here are a few typical costs in Munich for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • Schack Gallery Entrance
    4.00
  • Munich Zoo Entrance
    9.00
  • Pub Crawl Munich Tour
    14
  • Neuschwanstein Castle (2)
    24

Tours and Activities in Munich

Here are a few actual costs in Munich for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Virtual Tour 360 Video Octoberfest Munich with Wolfgang: $3.52
  • A Self-Guided Bavarian Tour of Munich's Hidden Wonders: $3.57
  • Self Guided Tours Munich With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.57
  • Munich Beer Halls and Baroque Old Town Self Guided Tour: $6.93
  • Friendship Quest in Self-Guided Puzzle Adventure: $7.16
  • Munich Interactive City Tour: $8.36
  • Munich Self-Guided Audio Experience: $9.00
  • Munich Exploration Private Game and City Tour on your Phone: $9.55
  • Audio City Tour in Munich: $9.56
  • Munich Through the Centuries: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
  • Munich’s Third Reich: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
  • German Wine Self-Guided Tour in Munich's Old Town Wine Bars: $12

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Naxos 30
    Munich 37

Typical Alcohol Prices in Munich

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Munich:


  • Hofbrauhaus
    12

Sample the Local Flavors in Munich

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Munich:

  • Exclusive Brewery Tour & Tasting of 4 Organic Beers: $31
  • Munich's Original Pub Crawl: $34
  • Private Pub Crawl with Free Beer and Shots: $35
  • English Guided Brewery Tour in Munich beertasting 4 beers: $41
  • Guided tour and beer tasting in the middle of the Hadern brewery: $42
  • South Tyrolean specialties and wine tasting: $46
  • Beer and Brewery Tour in Munich: $56
  • Old Town Beer and Pub Tour (4 beers): $65
  • Beer and Pub Tour with Tasting Portions: $69
  • Aschheim: Distillery Tour with Tasting and Buffet: $81
  • Private Wine Tasting Tour in Munich with a Wine Expert: $316
  • Private pub crawl with insider-guide & free shots: $317


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Naxos and Munich, we can see that Naxos is more expensive. And not only is Munich much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Munich would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Munich 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 Munich.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Naxos Expensive? and Is Munich Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Naxos or Munich?

Munich has a larger population, and is about 170 times larger than the population of Naxos. When comparing the sizes of Naxos and Munich, 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.