Which place is cheaper, Playa Blanca or Paros?
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 Paros or Playa Blanca?
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 Playa Blanca. 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 Playa Blanca?
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.
Playa Blanca
Located on the southern tip of the Canary Island of Lanzarote, Playa Blanca is a resort area popular with families and couples seeking a quieter vacation alternative to the lively neighbor resort of Puerto del Carmen. The resort's white sandy beaches are peaceful and sheltered from the higher winds found on other parts of the island. Timanfaya National Park is also nearby, as well as a number of other spectacular volcanic features.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Cruise Tours and Packages in Greece, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Greece, The Best Adventure Tours to Spain, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Spain.
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Paros Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayParos €154Playa Blanca €188
The average daily cost (per person) in Paros is €154, while the average daily cost in Playa Blanca is €188. 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 Playa Blanca in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personParos €53Playa Blanca €81
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomParos €106Playa Blanca €162
Compare Hotels in Paros and Playa Blanca
Looking for a hotel in Paros or Playa Blanca? 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: Paros Hotel Prices and Playa Blanca Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Paros €37Playa Blanca €49
Is it cheaper to fly into Paros or Playa Blanca?
Prices for flights to both Playa Blanca 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
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Food Meals for one dayParos €77Playa Blanca €77
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
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Paros €22Playa Blanca €20
Tours and Activities in Paros
For Paros, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Scuba Adventure (Double Tank) – Reefs, Wrecks & Caves of Paros: $167
- 5 hour Cruises Blue Lagoon and Sea Caves daily at 0930: $131
- Aeolus motoryacht cruise in Paros: $231
- Amazing Beach Hike Experience Of Paros: $217
- Blue Lagoon and Antiparos Full Day Cruise with BBQ: $191
- Cruise to Iraklia and Koufonisi from Paros: $90
- Cruise to Koufonissi from Paros Island: $84
- Cruise to Mykonos and Delos from Paros Island: $108
- Cruise to Mykonos from Paros Island: $108
- Daily Cruise from Paros to Delos Mykonos: $102
- EXPLORE Tour Adventure in Koufonisia & Naxos (Shared max 10 pax): $203
- Full Day Bus Tour in Paros and Antiparos Islands from Paros : $75
Tours and Activities in Playa Blanca
For Playa Blanca, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- From Fuerteventura: Playa Blanca Minicruise to Papagayo: $73
- Lanzarote: Playa Blanca to Marina Rubicón Waterbus Ticket: $13
- Lanzarote: Snorkeling Tour: $65
- Lanzarote: Try Scuba Diving Experience: $112
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayParos €25Playa Blanca €9.29
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 we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Paros and Playa Blanca, we can see that Playa Blanca is more expensive. And not only is Paros much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Paros would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Paros 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 Playa Blanca would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Playa Blanca than you might in Paros.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Paros Expensive? and Is Playa Blanca Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Paros or Playa Blanca?
Playa Blanca has a larger population, and is about 89% larger than the population of Paros. When comparing the sizes of Paros and Playa Blanca, 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.