How much does a trip to Athens cost
A week in Athens runs roughly $716–$2326 per person, including the flight from Moscow.
Flights from Moscow
Round-trip now from$363
Cheapest in February — $363
Indicative cached price. Tap the button for live fares.
Accommodation
Hostel / GuesthouseBudget
3-4★ HotelMid
5★ Luxury SuiteComfort
Indicative price — see live rates via the link.
Tours & Activities
Popular tickets, guided tours, and experiences to book online.
Athens Highlights City Tour
Guided walking tour of key historic landmarks
Athens Top Attractions & Museums Pass
Priority entrance tickets to top monuments
Athens Traditional Food & Wine Tour
Taste authentic local dishes and street food
Mobile internet (eSIM)
The easiest way to stay online in Athens is an eSIM — activated right on your phone, no local SIM needed.
Prices on the ground
Use the Metro for reliable public transit; get a contactless card for easy payments and avoid long queues. Validate your ticket before boarding—penalties apply for unvalidated tickets. Consider the 24-hour day pass for unlimited travel across transit modes at just €4.10 for easy budgeting.
On-the-ground prices updated: 2026-08-30
Total budget range
| Backpacker | Mid-range | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flights | $363 | $363 | $363 |
| Food | $105 | $280 | $840 |
| Transit | $70 | $70 | $70 |
| Stay | $175 | $490 | $1050 |
| eSIM | $3 | $3 | $3 |
| Total per person | $716 | $1206 | $2326 |
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What’s next
- Itinerary
- Where else is cheap from Moscow
- Trip budgets for nearby cities
FAQ
- How much money to bring to Athens for a week?
- A week in Athens costs roughly $716–$2326 per person, including the round-trip flight from Moscow.
- When is it cheaper to fly to Athens?
- The cheapest month to fly is February — round-trip from about $363 from Moscow.
- How much is a flight to Athens?
- Right now a round-trip Moscow–Athens starts around $363. This is an indicative cached price; tap “Find flights” for live fares.
- Is food and transit expensive in Athens?
- Food runs $15–$120 a day and city transit about $10. Use the Metro for reliable public transit; get a contactless card for easy payments and avoid long queues. Validate your ticket before boarding—penalties apply for unvalidated tickets. Consider the 24-hour day pass for unlimited travel across transit modes at just €4.10 for easy budgeting.