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

Should you visit Naxos or Warsaw?

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

Should I visit Naxos or Warsaw? 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 Warsaw?

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.

Warsaw

Warsaw is the capital city of Poland. It has a population of 1.7 million, making it the country's largest city. Located on the Vistula River, it is a popular tourist destination for its interesting architecture and culture. The right bank of the river was the first area to become populated in the 9th or 10 century. Today, however, the city's central district is on the left bank of the river. The Old Town, where you will find many sights and attractions, is fully contained within the city center.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Greece, The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Greece, The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland.


Which place is cheaper, Warsaw 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 Warsaw is €106. 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 Warsaw in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Naxos 75
    Warsaw 48
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Naxos 150
    Warsaw 96
Compare Hotels in Naxos and Warsaw

Looking for a hotel in Naxos or Warsaw? 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 Warsaw


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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 Warsaw Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Naxos 52
    Warsaw 4.34

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Naxos

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Naxos:

  • Private Transfer in Naxos: $67

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Warsaw

Also for Warsaw, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Private transfer from Warsaw city center to Chopin Airport WAW: $24
  • Private Warsaw Railway Station One Way Transfer: $27
  • Bus Transfer to/from Vilnus: $28
  • Private transfer with pick-up from Chopin Airport WAW to Warsaw city center: $29
  • Private Transfer Warsaw Chopin Airport WAW to Warsaw City: $34
  • Private Transfer to/from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW): $35
  • Private transfer from Warsaw city center to Modlin Airport WMI: $40
  • Private Round-Trip transfer from Warszawa-Okecie airport to hotel in Warszawa: $45
  • Private transfer from Modlin Airport WMI to Warsaw city center: $48
  • Private transfer from Warsaw Chopin airport by social-distance car: $48
  • Warsaw Private Transfer from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to City centre: $48
  • Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Warsaw APT-HTL (WAW): $48

Is it cheaper to fly into Naxos or Warsaw?

Prices for flights to both Warsaw 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
    Warsaw 44

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 Warsaw

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Warsaw:


  • Dinner for Two
    12
  • Lunch for Two
    9.85

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Warsaw

For Warsaw, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Lunch or dinner at Hard Rock Cafe with Skip-the-Line: $33
  • Traditional Pierogi Dinner with Beer: $36
  • Polish Dumplings Cooking Class: $74
  • Warsaw's No 1 cooking class-Polish dumplings with liqueur tasting: $76
  • The Art of Pierogi Making - Warsaw cooking class dumplings: $86
  • Polish Food Tour: $92
  • Warsaw Traditional Food Tour with Adrian: $93
  • Half-Day Polish Food Walking Tour with Guide and Dinner: $94
  • Warsaw Food Tour with Local Guide: $113
  • 4-Hour Polish Food Tour: $115
  • Taste of Poland - Old Town food tour and guided walk in one: $115
  • Dinner Show at Sabat Theatre: $115

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Naxos 40
    Warsaw 6.62

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

Tours and Activities in Warsaw

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Warsaw.

  • Warsaw Old Town UNESCO HERITAGE walking tour in English: $5.49
  • Warsaw’s Muranów: Jewish Heritage Exploration Game and Tour: $5.96
  • Warsaw Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $6.68
  • Walking Audio Tour of Wilanów Palace Grounds: $7.99
  • Self Guided Legends and Uprisings Walking Tour of Warsaw: $8.09
  • Warsaw Exploration Private Game and City Tour on your Phone: $9.55
  • Warsaw Old Town Highlights Walking Tour | max. 15 people : $9.56
  • Old Town Guided Walking Tour: $9.89
  • Warsaw's Old Town A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
  • Warsaw at War 1939-1945: A Self-guided Audio Tour: $9.99
  • The Legacy of the Last King: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
  • Ticket pass to the world of fairy tales and adventures : $11

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Naxos 30
    Warsaw 9.84

Sample the Local Flavors in Warsaw

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Warsaw:

  • Pub Crawl with Optional 1-Hour Open Bar: $25
  • The Original Pub Crawl: $25
  • Warsaw Wine Tasting Private Tour with Wine Expert: $188
  • Warsaw Wine Tasting Private Tour with Wine Expert: $190


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

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


Which is Bigger, Naxos or Warsaw?

Warsaw has a larger population, and is about 220 times larger than the population of Naxos. When comparing the sizes of Naxos and Warsaw, 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.