Budget · Corfu · Greece
Corfu on a budget
What a trip to Corfu really costs, and where the savings are.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
Corfu is affordable for most international visitors. Budget roughly $55–$95 per person per day on a tight budget, $120–$220 mid-range and $280–$700 for luxury, excluding flights. Hotel prices are usually lowest in November–March.
Key facts
- Budget traveller
- $55–$95 a day
- Mid-range
- $120–$220 a day
- Luxury
- $280–$700 a day
- Local currency
- EUR
- Free sights
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Daily budget and trip cost
AMZBooking estimates per person in US dollars, excluding flights, reviewed October 2026. Accommodation is the biggest variable; prices rise in peak months.
| Style | Per day | 3 days | 5 days | 7 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $55–$95 | $165–$285 | $275–$475 | $385–$665 |
| Mid-range | $120–$220 | $360–$660 | $600–$1,100 | $840–$1,540 |
| Luxury | $280–$700 | $840–$2,100 | $1,400–$3,500 | $1,960–$4,900 |
Typical prices
Approximate prices in Corfu, October 2026. They change; use them for planning, not as quotes.
| Item | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Freddo espresso or frappé | about €2.50–€4 |
| Gyros pita | about €3.50–€5 |
| Taverna main course | about €10–€18 |
| Local beer in a taverna | about €3.50–€5 |
| Two sunbeds and an umbrella | about €10–€25 |
| City bus ticket | about €1.50–€2 |
| Car hire per day | about €25–€60 depending on season |
Money-saving tips
- Corfu Town's old lanes, the Spianada, Kanoni, Mon Repos park and most beaches are free.
- Accommodation in May, June and September costs much less than in July and August.
- Eat in Corfu Town's back lanes or inland villages rather than on the Liston or beachfront for lower prices.
- Many beaches have free areas without sunbeds; bring your own umbrella.
- Public ferries to Paxos are cheaper than full-day excursion boats if you only want to visit Paxos.
Free things to do
- Corfu Old Town — The UNESCO-listed old town grew within Venetian fortifications from the 15th to the 18th century, and its narrow kantounia lanes, tall shuttered houses, small squares and Catholic and Orthodox churches still follow that plan.
- Spianada and the Liston — The Spianada is one of the largest squares in Greece, with a cricket pitch introduced during British rule and a Doric-style rotunda.
- Kanoni, Vlacherna Monastery and Mouse Island — From the Kanoni viewpoint south of town, the white Vlacherna Monastery sits on an islet reached by a causeway, with tree-covered Pontikonisi (Mouse Island) behind it.
- Church of Saint Spyridon — Corfu's best-loved church holds the relics of the island's patron saint, who is credited with saving the island from plague and siege.
- Mon Repos — This wooded estate south of the old town was built as a summer residence for the British High Commissioner and is where Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, was born in 1921.
- Paleokastritsa Monastery and coves — The Monastery of the Virgin Mary stands on a headland above Paleokastritsa's bays, with a courtyard of bougainvillea, a small museum of icons and views down the west coast.
Where to stay on a budget
$$ · Best for families, beach and budget
Gouvia and Dassia
Resort strip and marina just north of Corfu Town
$$ · Best for families, budget and nightlife
Sidari
North-coast resort beside the Canal d'Amour rock formations
$$ · Best for couples, beach and solo travellers
Pelekas and Glyfada
Hilltop village for sunsets above one of the island's best sandy beaches
Eating well for less
- Nouboulo — Delicatessens in Corfu Town and as part of meze platters in tavernas.
Getting around for less
Corfu is about 60 km long, and driving from Corfu Town takes about 40 minutes to Paleokastritsa and around an hour to Sidari, Kassiopi or Kavos on winding roads. Corfu Town is compact and walkable, and buses link it with most resorts.
Questions travellers ask
+How much does a trip to Corfu cost?
About $600–$1,100 per person for five days mid-range, excluding flights (estimate), or $275–$475 on a tight budget.
+Is Corfu expensive?
It is affordable for international visitors. Corfu Town's old lanes, the Spianada, Kanoni, Mon Repos park and most beaches are free.
+How much money do I need per day in Corfu?
Roughly $55–$95 on a budget and $120–$220 mid-range (estimates).
+When are hotel prices lowest in Corfu?
Usually in November–March.