The average price of a 7-day trip to Chania is $3,229 for a solo traveler, $5,799 for a couple, and $10,872 for a family of 4. Chania hotels range from $41 to $150 per night with an average of $73, while most vacation rentals will cost $170 to $490 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) are between $806 and $5,065 per person for economy flights and $2,529 to $15,894 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $34 to $75 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Chania, GR
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to HER and stay in a Chania hotel:
- April 23rd to October 21st
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Chania is usually late September.
Average Chania Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Chania for a week is $1,024-$5,655($146-$808 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $75 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $468 to $4,356 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $71 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $105 to $129 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Chania for a week is $2,406-$11,954($344-$1,708 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $150 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $936 to $8,712 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $71 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $105 to $129 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Chania for a week is $3,460-$20,688($494-$2,955 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $300 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,872 to $17,424 for economy
Lodging: $106 to $142 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $158 to $194 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Chania
How cheap can you make a vacation to Chania? The cheapest trip to Chania is about $115 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $42 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $37.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Chania for a week is $802-$5,079($115-$726 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $16 to $33 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $468 to $4,356 for economy
Lodging: $37 to $41 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $42 to $82 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Chania for a week is $1,382-$9,666($197-$1,381 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $66 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $936 to $8,712 for economy
Lodging: $37 to $41 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $42 to $82 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Chania for a week is $2,698-$19,134($385-$2,733 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $132 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,872 to $17,424 for economy
Lodging: $74 to $82 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $63 to $131 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Chania cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Chania Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Chania.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Chania for a week is $2,310-$16,878($330-$2,411 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $71 to $143 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,273 to $10,585 for first class
Lodging: $90 to $150 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $490 to $882 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Chania for a week is $4,080-$28,464($583-$4,066 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $142 to $286 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,546 to $21,170 for first class
Lodging: $90 to $150 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $490 to $882 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Chania for a week is $8,160-$54,282($1,166-$7,755 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $284 to $572 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,092 to $42,340 for first class
Lodging: $180 to $300 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $784 to $1,323 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Chania Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Chania is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Chania due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Chania Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Chania hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Chania.
Flight Costs to Chania
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $5,065 average in early to mid March to a low of $806 in late September. Median flight price is $1,124. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Chania our data includes 158 originating airports, and 118 airlines. The area has much more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Chania from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $5,924 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Eleftherios Venizelos International (ATH) in Athens (Greece) at an average of just $130.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Saturday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Saturday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Chania, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $4,258, so you can easily save about 528% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Chania can easily cost $240 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $16 per person. Private tours can cost $489 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.