How much do five days in Athens cost?
Budget around €376 per person for five days in Athens (Greece), flight included: €51 for the return ticket — the best fare actually observed, from Nice in November 2026 — and about €325 on the ground, that is €65 a day for simple accommodation, meals and local transport. This destination is affordable: prices on the ground stay below western European levels, especially for food and transport; accommodation is what varies with the season.
Budget by length of stay
| Length | Return flight | On the ground | Total budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | €51 | €195 | €246 |
| 5 days | €51 | €325 | €376 |
| 7 days | €51 | €455 | €506 |
| 10 days | €51 | €650 | €701 |
| 14 days | €51 | €910 | €961 |
Per person, flight at the best observed fare (€51 from Nice), living costs at the country average (€65/day). The fare barely depends on the length of the trip if you stay flexible on dates; it is time on the ground that drives the bill.
By travel style (five days)
| Style | Per day | Five days on the ground | Total with flight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoestring | €46 | €227 | €278 |
| Standard | €65 | €325 | €376 |
| Comfort | €117 | €585 | €636 |
- Shoestring: hostel or a room in someone’s home, street food and markets, public transport.
- Standard: two- or three-star hotel or a rental, simple restaurants, the odd taxi and one paid visit a day.
- Comfort: well-located four-star hotel, good restaurants, taxis or a rental car, activities without counting.
Indicative split of a “standard” day in Athens: accommodation ≈ €29, meals ≈ €23, transport and sundries ≈ €13.
The flight: which city to leave from?
| From | Best return fare | Month | Five-day budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nice | €51 | November 2026 | €376 |
| Lyon | €80 | December 2026 | €405 |
| Bordeaux | €90 | November 2026 | €415 |
| Geneva | €114 | November 2026 | €439 |
| Brussels | €125 | November 2026 | €450 |
| Paris | €144 | August 2027 | €469 |
| Nantes | €155 | December 2026 | €480 |
| Marseille | €168 | November 2026 | €493 |
| Lille | €183 | November 2026 | €508 |
| Montpellier | €355 | October 2026 | €680 |
| Toulouse | €399 | October 2026 | €724 |
Latest fare recorded for each city (recorded on Oct 4), best month for each. Click a city for its next 12 months.
When to go to Athens to pay less
Five-day budget including the flight, for the months where a fare was recorded. Temperatures are monthly normals (Open-Meteo), not forecasts.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do five days in Athens cost?
Budget around €376 per person for five days in Athens, flight included: €51 for the return flight (best fare observed from Nice in November 2026) and about €325 on the ground (€65 a day for simple accommodation, meals and transport). On a shoestring you get down to €278; in comfort you climb to €636.
What daily budget should I plan for in Athens?
About €65 per person per day for a “standard” trip (national average — Greece: simple accommodation, three meals, local transport), €46 on a shoestring and €117 in comfort. Paid activities, insurance and shopping not included.
Is Athens an expensive destination?
At €65 a day, Athens is affordable: prices on the ground stay below western European levels, especially for food and transport; accommodation is what varies with the season.
How much is the plane ticket to Athens?
The best return fare recorded in the last three days is €51 from Nice, up to €399 from Toulouse. The full 12-month calendar is on each route page.
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Where do these prices come from?
The fares shown are real observed prices from recent flight searches (round trip, per person), refreshed continuously. They give a reliable snapshot of the market, but can change hour to hour: the final price is always verified with the booking partner when you book.
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