Budget/Backpacker Travel Guide: Milos

Accommodation

$25-60 per night

Basic guesthouses, studios, or rooms in traditional villages away from prime beach locations

Food & Dining

$20-40 per day

Local tavernas in villages, grocery shopping for breakfast/lunch, traditional Greek portions

Transportation

$8-20 per day

Public buses between main towns, walking, occasional scooter rental for beach access

Activities

$5-25 per day

Free beach access, hiking trails, occasional boat trip or museum entry

Visit during shoulder season (May-June or September-October) for 30-50% lower accommodation costs

Rent a scooter instead of a car - typically 60-70% cheaper and sufficient for most island exploration

Shop at local markets in Adamas for groceries and prepare some meals yourself, saving 50-60% on food costs

Book accommodation in traditional villages rather than beachfront locations for 40-60% savings

Take public buses between main towns instead of taxis, which cost 70-80% less

Join group boat tours rather than private charters for 60-80% savings on island hopping

Eat lunch at local tavernas instead of dinner - same food typically costs 30-40% less

Only staying near the most famous beaches like Sarakiniko - accommodation costs 100-200% more than village locations

Relying entirely on taxis for transportation instead of renting a vehicle - costs 3-4 times more for island exploration

Eating all meals at restaurants in tourist areas rather than mixing in local markets and village tavernas - typically doubles food costs

Booking last-minute during peak summer season - accommodation can cost 150-300% more than advance bookings