For a seven-day Zante holiday, our sample budgets put spending money at €330 for a careful week, €530 for more flexibility, or €800 for a bigger-spending trip. That is per person, on top of flights, accommodation and event tickets.
These are planning examples, rather than a quote for what everything in Laganas will cost in 2027. Your food choices, nights out, hotel location and what you have already paid for will make the biggest difference. Use the breakdown below to set a limit that works for your group.
Already booked an event package? Keep any outstanding balance separate from your everyday spending money. A deposit reserves your booking; it does not mean the rest of the ticket cost has disappeared.
Your weekly Zante budget
Start with how you actually want to spend your week. A beach day and a supermarket lunch need a different allowance from restaurant meals, taxis and a long night out.
The table shows three ways to divide your money. The daily amounts are suggested allowances you set yourself, not advertised meal, drink or taxi prices.
| Allowance | Careful week | More flexibility | Bigger spend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food per day | €15 | €25 | €35 |
| Drinks & nights out per day | €15 | €25 | €45 |
| Local transport & extras per day | €10 | €15 | €20 |
| Daily total | €40 | €65 | €100 |
| Seven-day total | €280 | €455 | €700 |
| Extra spending buffer | €50 | €75 | €100 |
| Spending money to set aside | €330 | €530 | €800 |
The careful option means making deliberate choices: simple meals, fewer paid extras and keeping nights out within your limit. If that does not sound like your holiday, choose a more generous allowance before you fly.
Allow separately for airport transfers, hotel charges or deposits, excursions and any unpaid event balance. The buffer above is for ordinary overspending, not a substitute for travel insurance or an emergency plan.
Food, drinks and getting around
Food: check what your accommodation includes. Breakfast already paid for, a kitchenette or an all-inclusive meal plan can change your daily allowance. Decide how often you want a sit-down meal and leave room for water, snacks and food after a night out.
Drinks and nightlife: set a nightly limit rather than assuming every night will cost the same. Check menus and admission charges before ordering or entering. A drinks offer is only useful if you understand exactly what is included.
Transport: your location matters. Staying within walking distance of the places you want to visit can reduce journeys, but do not rely on walking home if the route is unsuitable. Ask for a fare or quote before travelling and agree how your group will split it.
Our where-to-stay guide compares the main areas, while the Laganas Strip guide helps you get your bearings. Browse the bars guide and club guide to choose a few places you want to visit, rather than paying for plans that do not suit you.
Keep event tickets in a separate pot
Pick the events you actually want, then add their full cost to your holiday budget. Compare the package total with the individual events available for your dates and check what each option includes.
Do not count a deposit as the full ticket price. Write down what you have paid, what remains and when it is due. If you have already paid for entry, avoid setting aside that same admission cost again in your daily budget.
Food, drinks, transport and upgrades may be separate from admission. Check the current booking details rather than assuming an event ticket covers the whole night.
See what is included before choosing your week.
For a closer look at the events themselves, read our White Party guide and Zante boat party guide.
The costs people forget
Arrival and departure days: you can still spend money on meals, luggage storage or transport even when you are not having a full holiday day. Count the days you will actually be away.
Accommodation extras: ask your provider about any local charges, room deposits, air conditioning or safe hire before travelling. Check whether a deposit is refundable and how it is returned. Do not assume these are included in the price you have already paid.
Card and cash costs: Greece uses euros. Check your bank or card provider's current charges for purchases and cash withdrawals abroad. Compare the conversion and fees shown before accepting a payment or withdrawal.
Group spending: agree how you will split taxis, meals and shared extras. Keep your own money available even if one friend is organising the bookings.
Make room for the things you want to do during the day, too. Our things-to-do guide can help you choose a few extras before you set your final total.
Zante spending money: quick questions
Is €300 enough for a week in Zante?
It is close to our careful-spending example before its buffer. It leaves little room for extra costs, so check your meals, transfers and event balances first. If those are still unpaid, do not treat €300 as your complete holiday budget.
How much spending money do I need for ten days?
Multiply your daily allowance by ten, then add your buffer and separate costs. Using the middle example, €65 × 10 is €650, before event tickets, transfers and any accommodation extras.
What if I am staying all-inclusive?
Subtract only the meals and drinks you expect to use at your hotel. You may still want money for meals away from the hotel, events, transport and daytime activities. Check serving times and exclusions with your provider.
Should I plan in pounds or euros?
Use euros for day-to-day spending in Zante. Keep any bookings priced in pounds in a separate line of your budget, then check your provider's exchange rate and fees when working out the total.
Planning examples prepared 27 October 2026 for Summer 2027. The daily allowances are illustrative budgets, not verified 2027 venue prices. Check live event options with VVIP Events Zante and confirm accommodation extras directly with your provider.
