A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Paros vs. Lastres for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Paros or Lastres?

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

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Paros and Lastres. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.

Where Should I go: Paros or Lastres?

Paros

A popular vacation destination for visitors to the Greek islands, Paros is the second largest island of the Cyclades group. It is characterized by beautiful Mediterranean beaches and charming seaside villages.

Lastres

A city by the sea, Lastres (or Llastres) started out as a small fishing and whaling village accessible only by a dangerous path over cliffs. Today, it is still known as the "beautiful village of Asturias," with breathtaking views of the sea, streets full of historic charm, and a grand chain of mountains just inland. It is the perfect little getaway for someone wanting to bask in the beauty of nature with all the comforts of civilization at hand.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Cruise Tours and Packages in Greece, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Greece, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Spain, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Spain.


Which place is cheaper, Lastres or Paros?

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 Paros is €154, while the average daily cost in Lastres is €163. 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 Paros and Lastres in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Paros 53
    Lastres 77
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Paros 106
    Lastres 154
Compare Hotels in Paros and Lastres

Looking for a hotel in Paros or Lastres? 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 Paros


Hotels in Lastres


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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: Paros Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Paros 37
    Lastres 19

Is it cheaper to fly into Paros or Lastres?

Prices for flights to both Lastres and Paros 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
    Paros 77
    Lastres 71

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Paros

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

  • Authentic Greek Cooking Experience in Amorgos: $68
  • Cretan Cooking Class and Dinner: Evening in a Rethymno Home : $125
  • Cooking Class with Greek Meal & Wine: $127
  • Cooking Class Sunset Dinner and Tour in Paros Farm : $158

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Paros 22
    Lastres 20

Tours and Activities in Paros

For Paros, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Private Bar and Game Room Experience on Paros Island: $72
  • Paros Bus Island Tour: $74
  • Full Day Bus Tour in Paros and Antiparos Islands from Paros : $75
  • Koufonisi Shared Speedboat Day Tour from Piso Livadi Port Paros: $78
  • Paros Island Tour: $78
  • Half Day Cruise Explore Paros Antiparos and Despotiko : $78
  • Half Day Sea Tours Blue Lagoon Sea Caves Antiparos Alyki port: $78
  • Iraklia and Koufonisi Cruise from Paros: $81
  • Cruise to Koufonissi from Paros Island: $84
  • Half Day Sea Tour on Pirate Wooden Party Boat- Alyki port: $85
  • Paros Half Day Wooden Boat Sea Tours in Parikia Bay or Sunset: $85
  • Cruise to Iraklia and Koufonisi from Paros: $90

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Paros 25
    Lastres 18

Sample the Local Flavors in Paros

Also in Paros, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Paros Wine Tasting at a Local Winery: $42
  • 4-Hour Tour of Paros Wine Tasting: $179


When comparing the travel costs between Paros and Lastres, we can see that Lastres is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.

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