A group trip to Athens, Greece
Much better than its reputation, and the launchpad for every island you actually want. Best months for a group: April, May and October. Our estimate for three nights in October is about £195 each from London, flights plus a share of the bed.
When to go
Athens is in season for a group in April, May and October, the months we would pick first. Average daytime highs are 20°C in April, 25°C in May and 24°C in October. Outside those months it can still work, it is simply what our catalogue rates highest for a trip with friends.
What it costs from five cities
Our estimate for one person in a group of four sharing one place for three nights in October, in pounds. Every figure here is an estimate from the same pricing annamo uses on the shortlist. Before anyone books, annamo checks real fares for your own dates from every home city.
| From | Total | Flight, return | Bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | About £195 each | Flight £120, usually £90 to £155 Our estimate, from real prices in other months | Bed £75 |
| Paris | About £238 each | Flight £163, usually £125 to £215 Our estimate, from real prices in other months | Bed £75 |
| Barcelona | About £212 each | Flight £137, usually £105 to £175 Our estimate, from real prices in other months | Bed £75 |
| Milan | About £161 each | Flight £86, usually £55 to £130 Our estimate, from real prices in other months | Bed £75 |
| Amsterdam | About £330 each | Flight £255, usually £180 to £360 Our estimate, from real prices in other months | Bed £75 |
Our estimate Flights from our flight model, fitted on 6,159 real fares up to 4 October 2026, and where a row says so, real prices on that route in other months, moved to October for the season, from fares seen in the 120 days up to 8 October 2026. The usual range is where two real fares in three land: 70 to 145 per cent of the model figure, or the spread of real fares on the route where we have them. Beds from typical prices for a whole home on Inside Airbnb in Athens, 28 June 2026. Not a quote.
What Athens is good for
- City life: excellent (5 out of 5)
- Culture: excellent (5 out of 5)
- Nightlife: excellent (5 out of 5)
- Food: very good (4 out of 5)
- Beaches: good (3 out of 5)
Things people go for:
- Acropolis
- Rooftop bars
- Coastal tram
Who it suits
- Stag and hen weekends, and birthdays that run late
- Friends who travel to eat well and wander
- Big groups watching the budget, it is one of the cheaper places in our list
Getting there
The airport is ATH. Metro to Syntagma in about forty five minutes.
FAQ
How much does a group trip to Athens cost?
Our estimate is about £195 each from London for three nights in October, flights plus a share of one place for a group of four. It is an estimate, not a quote, so check real prices before anyone books.
When is the best time to go to Athens with friends?
April, May and October suit a group best by our reckoning, with average daytime highs of 20°C in April, 25°C in May and 24°C in October.
How do you get from the airport to Athens?
Metro to Syntagma in about forty five minutes.