A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Rhodes vs. Novi Sad for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Rhodes or Novi Sad?

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 Rhodes and Novi Sad. 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: Rhodes or Novi Sad?

Rhodes

Rhodes Island is one of the largest and most visited islands in Greece both because of its diversity of sights and its wonderful climate. On the island are some beautiful beaches, well preserved historic sights, and lovely towns. Rhodes City is the capital city on the island of Rhodes and is famous as the former site of the Colossus. Colossus is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world and the oldest inhabited medieval town in Europe. Today Rhodes City has an interesting old town that is surrounded by the medieval wall. Inside you'll find countless souvenir shops and restaurants that cater to tourists. Cruise ships also frequent the island, so it's best visited during the off season when the crowds may be slightly less. You will also find that prices drop when the crowds are thinner and the cruise ships are scarce.

Novi Sad

Novi Sad is the capital city of Vojvodina, the northern Autonomous Province of Serbia. Novi Sad has a population of about 400,000 people and is located on the Danube River near Budapest and Belgrade.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Greece, The Best Bicycle Tours in Greece, The Best Budget Tours to Serbia, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Belgrade.


Which place is cheaper, Novi Sad or Rhodes?

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 Rhodes is €170, while the average daily cost in Novi Sad is €24. 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 Rhodes and Novi Sad in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Rhodes 58
    Novi Sad 11
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Rhodes 116
    Novi Sad 22
Compare Hotels in Rhodes and Novi Sad

Looking for a hotel in Rhodes or Novi Sad? 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 Rhodes


Hotels in Novi Sad


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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: Rhodes Hotel Prices and Novi Sad Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Rhodes 48
    Novi Sad -
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Rhodes

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Rhodes:


  • Taxi Ride
    7.00

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rhodes

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Rhodes:

  • Bus Transfer to/from Rhodes Airport: $3.52
  • From North Round-Trip Lindos Transfer from Hotels: $23
  • Weekend Sunset Live DJ Boat Party with Free Transfer: $26
  • From Lindos Round-Trip Bus Transfer with Free Time: $26
  • Rhodes Private Departure Transfer: $27
  • One Way Private Transfer Rhodes Airport to / from Ialyssos - Ixia: $29
  • Rhodes to Rhodes Int Airport (RHO) - Departure Private Transfer: $30
  • Rhodes Int Airport(RHO) to Rhodes city - Arrival Private Transfer: $30
  • Private Transfer from Rhodes City Hotels to Rhodes Cruise Port: $32
  • Butterfly Valley and Seven Springs Valley Self-guided Transfer: $32
  • Transfer from/to Rhodes Airport to/from Kremasti ( Via Versa): $39
  • One Way Private Transfer Rhodes Airport to / from Faliraki: $43

Is it cheaper to fly into Rhodes or Novi Sad?

Prices for flights to both Novi Sad and Rhodes 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
    Rhodes 82
    Novi Sad 13
Typical Food Prices in Rhodes

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


  • Coffee
    1.95
  • Dinner for Two
    23

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rhodes

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

  • Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Dinner Buffet & Drinks: $63
  • Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Dinner, Drinks & Swim: $70
  • Sunset Cruise with Open Bar, Dinner, & Live Music: $74
  • Cooking Class and Wine Tasting Experience: $82
  • 11 Course Lunch with Cooking Mastery and Wine Tasting in Rhodes: $82
  • Rhodes Wine & Food Tour: 10 Meal Course Lunch, Wine Tasting, Cooking Class : $93
  • Winery Tour, Tasting and cooking with the Winemaker in Rhodes: $94
  • Cooking Lesson and Wine Tasting with Lunch: $135
  • Cooking Class & Greek Wine Tasting: $191
  • Guided Rhodes City By Night with Live Music & Dinner: $410
  • Walking Food Tour in the Medieval Town of Rhodes: $446

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Rhodes 19
    Novi Sad -

Tours and Activities in Rhodes

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

  • The Palace of the Grand Master Self-guided Audio Tour: $14
  • Throne of Helios: The History of Rhodes 9D Experience: $15
  • Rhodes Town: Submarine Cruise with Underwater Views: $16
  • Rhodes Town: Yellow Submarine Cruise with Underwater Views: $16
  • Lindos Bus Tour with Free Time to Explore: $19
  • Rhodes Nightlife: Old Town Party Tour - 5 Bars & Free Shots : $22
  • Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour: $23
  • Rhodes:1-hour Sightseeing Day Cruise on an 18th-Century Boat: $23
  • Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour Bus: $23
  • Guided Bus Tour to Lindos Village & Seven Springs: $26
  • Rhodos : Full-Day Tour to Lindos Village : $26
  • Rhodes Sea Cruises ( 6 hours pleasure cruise): $30

Tours and Activities in Novi Sad

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Novi Sad are as follows:

  • Walking Tour city center and Petrovaradin Fortress: $41
  • Novi Sad & Sremski Karlovci shared tour: $100
  • Private Day Tour Discovering Gems of Novi Sad in Luxury: $109
  • Novi Sad tour from Belgrade: $189
  • Novi Sad Private Walking Tour: $278
  • City Highlights Walking Tour with Local Guide: $560
  • Private Romantic Tour: $562

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Rhodes 12
    Novi Sad -

Sample the Local Flavors in Rhodes

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

  • Private Wine Tasting Experience for Beginners: $41
  • Rhodian Wines - Private Wine Tasting Under a Sommelier: $57
  • Best Rhodes Tour with Wine Tasting Experience from Cruise Port: $68
  • Best Rhodes Tour with Lindos, Old Town, Wine Tasting & Free Time : $69
  • Private Wine Tasting Experience for Wine Lovers: $70
  • 1 Day Rhodes Island Tour with Olive Oil, Honey and Wine Tasting : $73
  • Majestic Lindos, Old Town, History, Culture & Wine Tour: $75
  • Private Full Day Rhodes Island Tour with Wine Tasting Experience: $81
  • Gourmet Journey: 12-Course Lunch, Wine Tasting & Culinary Session: $92
  • Rhodes Wine Tasting Experience: $94
  • Private Wine Tasting Experience: $106
  • Rhodes Deluxe Tour including Lindos, Old Town, Wine Tasting: $135

Sample the Local Flavors in Novi Sad

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

  • Fruška Gora Wine Tasting with Local Bites: $35
  • From Belgrade: Sremski Karlovci & Novi Sad with Wine Tasting: $211
  • From Belgrade or Private Wine Tour in Fruska Gora: $225


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Rhodes and Novi Sad, we can see that Rhodes is more expensive. And not only is Novi Sad much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Novi Sad would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Novi Sad 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 Rhodes would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Rhodes than you might in Novi Sad.

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


Which is Bigger, Rhodes or Novi Sad?

Rhodes has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Novi Sad. When comparing the sizes of Rhodes and Novi Sad, 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.