Planning my first trip to Greece in the next few months. I've read through a lot of the older threads but wanted to check if the info is still current.
My main questions:
- Best area to stay for easy access to the scene?
- Realistic daily budget?
- Any areas to avoid?
- How welcoming are the locals to foreign visitors?
I'm coming from Australia and have experience in Europe but this would be my first time in Greece.
Thanks for any help!
Greece — ATM and cash tips
Started by DetroitDan · 1 Mar 2026 · 1414 views
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Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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I was there in March and prices were great value.
Spent about $126/day all-in. Quality was good.
My tip: midweek is golden hour.
Spent about $126/day all-in. Quality was good.
My tip: midweek is golden hour.
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I was there in February and prices were slightly higher.
Spent about $55/day all-in. Quality was excellent.
My tip: the late night crowd is different.
Spent about $55/day all-in. Quality was excellent.
My tip: the late night crowd is different.
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Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try going midweek next time.
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I'd also recommend downloading Maps.me before you go. Essential.
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With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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I'd also recommend downloading Grab before you go. Essential.
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Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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Adding my experience from 3 weeks ago.
The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: better quality overall.
The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: better quality overall.
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This matches my experience. Greece is one of my favorites.
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Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were lower when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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Did you use the local sites or find girls at online?
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How does it compare to Czech Republic?
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Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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Did you use dating apps or find girls at clubs?
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