Which place is cheaper, Kos or Skyros?
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 Skyros or Kos?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Skyros or Kos, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Skyros or Kos?
Skyros
Nestled in the Aegean Sea, Skyros is the largest and least explored island of the Sporades archipelago. With its rugged landscapes, pristine beaches, and rich cultural heritage, Skyros offers a unique Greek island experience away from the crowds. While Skyros is generally more affordable than popular Greek islands, smart planning can help stretch your budget further. Local accommodations can be found for low prices if you look in the right places. To save on meals, opt for local tavernas away from the main tourist areas. Many offer daily specials that are both delicious and affordable. The area around Molos Beach is known for its reasonably priced eateries.
Kos
Kos is a Greek island and third largest island of the Dodecanese group, located near the Turkish coast in the southeast Aegean Sea. It is best known for its beautiful sandy beaches, which make it a popular tourist destination, as well as its ancient Greek and Roman landmarks.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Greece, The Best Cruise Tours and Packages in Greece, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Greece, and The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Greece.
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Skyros Prices
Greece PricesKos Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySkyros €263Kos €165
The average daily cost (per person) in Skyros is €263, while the average daily cost in Kos is €165. 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 Skyros and Kos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSkyros €106Kos €62
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSkyros €212Kos €124
Compare Hotels in Skyros and Kos
Looking for a hotel in Skyros or Kos? 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: Kos Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Skyros €34Kos €37
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kos
Also for Kos, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- A Day's 3-Island Cruise Tour with Transfer: $54
- Arrival transfer from Kos Airport : $74
- Artemis Hamam and Spa with Hotel Transfers Kos Island: $60
- From Kalymnos Self-Guided Day Trip with Hotel Transfer: $68
- Kos - Airport Private Transfer: $66
- Kos Hotels to Kos Airport Private One–Way Transfer: $65
- Kos Private Airport and Hotel Transfer : $78
- Kos Town: Kalymnos & Pserimos Day Cruise & Optional Transfer: $33
- Kos transfer services, Kos - Airport - Kos: $118
- Paradise Beach Return Transfer: $27
- Roundtrip Bus Transfer to Mount Zia for Sunset Viewing: $29
- Lido Water Park Admission Ticket with Transfers: $26
Is it cheaper to fly into Skyros or Kos?
Prices for flights to both Kos and Skyros 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 daySkyros €132Kos €75
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kos
For Kos, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Sunset Cruise with Swimming and BBQ Dinner: $65
- Kos Greek Night with Transfer Dinner and Unlimited Wine: $66
- Kefalos Sunset Cruise from Kos with Dinner: $67
- Greek Dinner with Music, Dancing, and Unlimited Wine: $88
- Sunset Safari Tour with Dinner: $111
- Kos 4x4 Sunset Adventure with dinner: $113
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Skyros €34Kos €33
Tours and Activities in Kos
For Kos, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Kos Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $11
- Kos Town: Glass-Bottom Boat Cruise with Swimming Stops: $23
- Dory's Glass Bottom Boat Adventure in Pserimos and Pserimos Beach: $24
- From Zia Sunset Tour: $29
- 3-Island Cruise with Lunch, Swimming and Audio Guide: $29
- Kos : 3-Island Wooden Ship Cruise w/ Lunch on Captain Hook: $29
- Zia Village Sunset Tour with Hotel Pickup: $29
- From 3-Island Pirate Cruise with Lunch and Waterslide: $29
- The Santa Maria 3 Island Cruise in the Aegean w/ Free Audio Guide: $30
- Barco De Pirata Cruise at 3 Islands in Greece : $30
- 3 Island Cruise Tour in Kos Island with Personalized Audio Guide: $31
- From Kos:A full day cruise in the newest luxury vessel!: $35
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySkyros €24Kos €19
Sample the Local Flavors in Kos
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Kos:
- Sip and Savor Boutique Wine Tasting Experience: $66
- Guided Tour of Kos Town Asclepeion and Zia with Wine Tasting: $99
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Skyros and Kos, we can see that Skyros is more expensive. And not only is Kos much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Kos would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Kos 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 Skyros would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Skyros than you might in Kos.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Skyros Expensive? and Is Kos Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Skyros or Kos?
Kos has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Skyros. When comparing the sizes of Skyros and Kos, 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.