Carmen
Travel editor at Reisedrop · 2026-10-02
When you are choosing between Spain or Greece, the decision is rarely only about beaches and sunshine. For travellers from Denmark, the real difference is usually in flight supply, seasonality, local prices and how easy it is to keep the total trip on budget. Spain is normally easier to reach from CPH, BLL and often AAL, while Greece can offer strong value in the shoulder season, especially if you are flexible on island and departure point. The cheapest option depends less on the country name than on month, airport and travel style.
Flights from Denmark: Spain is often easier to find cheaply
Spain usually has the advantage on flights because there are more departures, more year-round routes and stronger competition from Danish airports. That is especially true for cities and classic beach areas such as Málaga, Alicante, Barcelona and Mallorca. When supply is broader, it becomes easier to find good combinations from CPH and BLL, and sometimes from AAL as well. Greece is often more seasonal, with strong summer capacity but fewer options outside peak months. If airfare is the main factor in your decision, Spain will often be the more stable budget choice.
Hotels and food: Greece can win on the total daily holiday cost
Once you have landed, Greece can in many cases be as cheap as Spain or cheaper per holiday day, especially on smaller islands and in towns with less intense tourism pressure. Simple family-run hotels, local tavernas and shorter distances in compact resort areas can keep the daily budget under control. In Spain, price levels vary more by region: the mainland can be reasonable, while popular islands and the most in-demand coastal zones push hotel and restaurant costs up faster. If your focus is total value at the destination, Greece can come out ahead.
Climate and season: when does each country give the best value?
Spain works across a wider part of the year, from spring to autumn, and some areas also suit winter trips if you want mild weather rather than full beach heat. That creates more months with competitive pricing. Greece is often best for beach holidays from late spring to early autumn, but high summer can be both hotter and more expensive. If you travel in the shoulder season, Greece can be especially attractive: the sea may still be pleasant while prices ease from their summer peak. If you want the longest season flexibility, Spain is stronger.
Family, couples or island hopping: travel style changes the maths
For families who want fewer moving parts and simpler logistics, Spain is often easier. Direct flights, shorter transfers and a large selection of apartments and family hotels make it easier to control total costs. For couples or adult travellers with flexibility, Greece can deliver more atmosphere for the money, especially on less tourist-heavy islands. But island hopping can quickly make the trip more expensive through extra ferries, more accommodation changes and additional transport steps. In Greece, the cheapest setup is often to choose one destination and stay there.
So which is cheaper: Spain or Greece?
Spain is often the cheaper and more predictable option when flights take the biggest share of the budget, or when you travel in periods of lower Danish demand outside school holidays. Greece can be cheaper overall if you secure a good flight and stick to one destination with moderate hotel prices and local places to eat. For dependable low cost and flexible seasonality, Spain often comes out ahead. For strong on-the-ground value per day, Greece may offer better overall travel value. The practical answer is: Spain for simplicity, Greece for destination spend.
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