EuropeCity
Athens
Greece
Destination data refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 09:24 UTCFX rates refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 00:02 UTCAdvisories refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 11:52 UTC
Destination snapshot
Athens is a strong pick if you want a city trip with a solid mix of cost, safety, culture, and logistics.
72
Travel Score
Travel profile
Cost
64
Safety
63
Culture
88
Health
73
Internet
68
Outdoors
76
Access
74
Practical details
Capital
Athens
Languages
Greek
Population
10.4M
Time zone
UTC+02:00
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Trip basics
Best months
Apr · May · Sep
Climate
Mediterranean
Warmest month
Jul · 29°C
Quietest month
Jan · crowd 52/100
Budget snapshot
Mid-range daily budget
$226
Local daily spend
€195
Budget estimates are modeled from public mid-range daily costs. Flights into the destination, taxes, event spikes, and hotel swings can move the real total.
Travel advisory
Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
Check the latest advisory details before booking.
Source country update: 10/23/2025
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Estimate only - verify at the official embassy or consulate. Use Sherpa and the official embassy or consulate before you book anything non-refundable.
At a glance
Currency
EUR
Best months list
Apr · May · Sep
Destination type
City
Photo source
Local curated image