Is Corfu expensive? Corfu prices in 2026 and how to save
An up-to-date Corfu price table: food, transport, beaches and accommodation, and what a day costs in each travel style.
- Corfu is mid-range, like Crete and Rhodes, and far cheaper than Mykonos.
- Simple meal about €9.50, freddo about €3.50, airport taxi about €20 (2026).
- Most expensive: accommodation and car hire in July–August.
To save, travel to Corfu in May, June or September, eat in the villages and use the buses. At the summer peak, book accommodation and car hire early.
Is Corfu expensive?
In short: not especially. Corfu sits in the middle of the range, with Crete, Rhodes and Zakynthos. It is far cheaper than Mykonos or Santorini, but dearer than a few years ago. In the UK Post Office's 2025 holiday report, Corfu ranked 12th among the European resorts surveyed, behind pricier places such as Puglia in Italy and Sliema in Malta.
How much does a day in Corfu cost?
According to Gotripzi's budget guide (updated February 2026), per person per day including accommodation:
| Style | Cost per day (per person) |
|---|---|
| Budget | about €45 |
| Mid-range | about €223 |
| Luxury | about €572 |
According to Greek Trip Planner, on islands such as Corfu, Crete and Kefalonia you spend about €60–80 per person a day excluding accommodation.
Prices in Corfu: examples (2026)
| Item | Approximate price |
|---|---|
| Meal at a simple restaurant | about €9.50 |
| Freddo espresso to take away | about €3.50 |
| Freddo at a Liston café | about €5.50 |
| Local beer (0.5 litre) | about €4 |
| Pair of sunbeds and umbrella | €15–20 |
| Urban (blue) bus day pass | about €5 |
| Green KTEL bus to Sidari | about €3.40 |
| Taxi from the airport to town | about €20 |
| Small hire car per day | about €35, up to about €60 in July–August |
| Old Fortress / Achilleion Palace ticket | about €10 each |
Source for the table: Gotripzi, February 2026. Prices vary by season and place, so treat them as estimates.
What costs most in Corfu?
- Accommodation in July–August: a mid-range hotel averages about $100 a night according to Gotripzi, but far more at the peak and in popular areas.
- Car hire at the peak: prices almost double in August.
- Cafés and restaurants in the Old Town and on the Liston: dearer than village tavernas.
How to save in Corfu
- Travel in May, June or September: cheaper accommodation and the sea is already warm.
- Eat at village tavernas rather than on the tourist promenade.
- Use the green (KTEL) and blue (urban) buses when you don't need a car every day.
- Sunbeds: the beaches themselves are free; bring a towel and umbrella.
More on Corfu: the Corfu destination page, our complete Corfu guide, car hire in Corfu and Corfu's best beaches. To compare with the rest of Greece: Is Greece expensive? Prices by island.
FAQ
Is Corfu expensive? Not especially. It is mid-range, like Crete and Rhodes, and far cheaper than Mykonos or Santorini. At the summer peak, accommodation and car hire cost more.
How much is a meal in Corfu? A meal at a simple restaurant costs about €9.50 according to 2026 figures; a taverna dinner with wine can reach €20–35 per person.
How much money do I need for a week in Corfu? According to Gotripzi, a mid-range week costs about $1,800 per person excluding flights. On a budget you can spend much less.
Which is cheaper, Corfu or Crete? Both are in a similar price range. The main difference is the season and the area you stay in.
