Reckon on about €40-50/day/person as a backpacker, €85-135 mid-range and €170+ in comfort, excluding flights. A week for two (mid-range, shoulder season, car included) comes to ~€1,800-3,000. High season adds around +40%.
Indicative estimate — 2026 prices, excluding the unexpected. Check real fares before booking. Model updated: 2026-07-30.
Your trip
~1 851 – 2 976 €
for 2 people / 7 nights
~926 – 1 488 €
~264 – 425 €
Budget breakdown
- Accommodation30%
- Food19%
- Activities14%
- Transport (car)15%
- Flights22%
Cut each line
How much does each line cost? (€, 2026 guide)
| Comfort level | Accommodation | Food | Activities | Total/day/pers. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Backpacker | 15–30 | 10–20 | 5–15 | 30–65 |
| Mid-range | 40–65 | 25–40 | 20–30 | 85–135 |
| Comfort | 100–130 | 40–60 | 30–50 | 170–240 |
Season: low ×0.85, shoulder ×1, high ×1.4 (on accommodation + activities). Car ~€25-90/day by season (+ ~€8 fuel). Return flights ~€150-360 per person by departure.
Frequently asked questions
Is Crete expensive?
No, Crete stays affordable for the Greek islands. Reckon on about €40-50/day/person as a backpacker, €85-135 mid-range, excluding flights. What pushes the bill up is high season (+40%) and the rental car in July-August.
What budget for a week in Crete?
For two people mid-range in shoulder season (with a car, excluding flights), reckon on about €1,300-2,400 for the week; flights from France included, more like €1,800-3,000. Backpacking is well below, comfort roughly doubles it.
How to travel Crete more cheaply?
Three levers: travel in shoulder season (May-June or September-October) rather than July-August; book the car early (the price drops from ~€80 to ~€40/day); and favour tavernas and rentals over seafront hotels. The KTEL bus replaces the car on the north coast.