Which place is cheaper, Crete or Brno?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Brno or Crete?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Brno and Crete can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Brno or Crete?
Brno
Brno is a city in the Czech Republic known for its modernist and baroque buildings, gardens, museums, and churches. There are many monuments and cultural features especially related to the city's Moravian history, like the Moravian Museum and Moravian Gallery. It is also uniquely located between a landscape of South Moravian Vineyards and northern Moravian Karst topography.
Crete
The largest and most populous island of Greece, Crete has become a frequent vacation destination for many visitors. The terrain of the place is quite varied - very mountainous stretching east to west, with lush valleys, fertile plateaus, gorges, and famous caves like Idaion, the birthplace of the Greek god Zeus. The surrounding smaller islands and beaches are key attractions as well.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Czech Republic, The Best Adventure Tours to Czech Republic, The Best Contiki Tours to Greece, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Greece.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBrno $189Crete $162
The average daily cost (per person) in Brno is $189, while the average daily cost in Crete is $162. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Brno and Crete in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBrno $79Crete $62
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBrno $158Crete $124
Compare Hotels in Brno and Crete
Looking for a hotel in Brno or Crete? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Brno Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Brno $2.88Crete $53
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Brno
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Brno:
- TRAIN Transfer to/from Vienna Center: $10
- Private Transfer from Brno to Prague with 2 hours for sightseeing: $239
- Vienna: Private transfer Brno to Vienna: $217
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Crete
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Crete:
- Acqua Plus Water Park Admission with Optional Transfer: $33
- Acqua Plus Water Park Admission with Optional Transfer: $33
- Balos & Gramvousa: Cruise with Meals, Drinks & Transfer: $150
- Balos Lagoon with Transfer from Rethymnon: $80
- Beginner's SSI Intro dive w/2 Dives & transfer: $160
- Chania & Reth: Balos with Guide and Transfer: $75
- Chania & Rethymno: Elafonisi Beach with Transfer and Guide: $59
- Chania & Rethymno:Limnoupolis Water Park with Lunch+Transfer: $46
- Chania Magic City Tour and Kournas Lake with Transfers and Snack: $77
- Crete : Samaria Easy way Gorge from Sfakia with Private Transfer: $237
- Crete Private Taxi and Transfer from Chania Airport to Rethymno: $250
- Crete Private Taxi and Transfer from Heraklion to Elounda: $129
Is it cheaper to fly into Brno or Crete?
Prices for flights to both Crete and Brno change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayBrno $109Crete $65
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Brno
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Brno.
- Essential Guided Walking Food Tour: $173
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Crete
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Crete.
- Traditional Cretan Night: Live Show and Dinner: $32
- Traditional Dance Show and Buffet Dinner with Wine: $33
- Troy Dinner-Show: $40
- Olive Oil Factory Tour, Dinner & Traditional Dancing: $71
- Quad Safari: Off-Road Day Tour with Dinner & Transfers: $71
- Olive Oil Festival in Cretan Farm with Traditional Dinner: $74
- Rethymno Old Town Walking Food Tour Local Market Visit Tastings: $85
- Amazing Sunset Jeep Safari Route with Dinner: $89
- Heraklion: Finikia Horse Riding Tour with Lunch or Dinner: $90
- 12:00 Beer & Food Tour Chania Old Town - Crete - shore excursion: $97
- Chania: Evening Feasts A Journey through Cretan Flavors Food Tour: $103
- Chania: Morning Bites and Market Delights Food Tour: $103
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Brno -Crete $28
Tours and Activities in Brno
Here are a few actual costs in Brno for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Podcast Tour The Utopian Lights and the Bones Below: $6.82
- Olomouc Walking Tour: Astronomical Clock with Audio & Quiz: $7.97
- Lubo Kristek Museum Guided Tour in Podhradi nad Dyji: $7.97
- Brno Self Guided Walking Tour Old Town and Castle: $7.97
- The Center of Znojmo : A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
- Skip the Line: 10-Z Bunker Entrance Ticket in Brno: $11
- The Painted Ladies of Telč: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $12
- Welcome to Guided Walking Tour: $13
- Brno City Tour Discover the Czech Republic Hidden Gem: $20
- Brno Historical Walking Tour: $34
- Historic Downtown Walking Tour: $35
- 3-Hour Brno Themed Walking Tours: $41
Tours and Activities in Crete
Here are a few actual costs in Crete for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Spiridi Olive Oil Farm Tour: $9.11
- The Terra Creta Olive Oil Experience Tour: $11
- Chersonissos: Mini-Train City Highlights Tour: $20
- Heraklion: Palace of Knossos 3D Virtual Audio Tour by Tablet: $22
- Heraklion: Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Bus Sightseeing Tour: $23
- Chania: Sunset Boat Cruise with Guide: $23
- Heraklion: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour: $23
- Chania: Minoan's World 9D Experience: $23
- Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour in Heraklion: $23
- Chania: Semi-Submarine Boat Underwater Experience: $25
- Heraklion: Heraklion Market & CretAquarium *SKIP The Line: $27
- Heraklion City Tour - Aquarium: $29
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBrno $2.53Crete $25
Sample the Local Flavors in Crete
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Crete:
- Vatolakkos: Boutique Winery Tour & 5-Wine Tasting: $28
- From Chania:Elafonissi Beach Day Trip, Elos, Honey & Wine Tasting: $32
- Cheese and Wine Tasting Tour From Chania: $41
- Cretan Wine Tasting Experience: $51
- Platanias: Guided Road Trip with Olive Oil and Wine Tastings: $80
- Heraklion Ecobike Tour & Cretan Wine Tasting Experience: $118
- Archanes e-bike day trip from Heraklion with food & wine tasting: $160
- Cave and Cretan Brewery semi private jeep tour with beer tasting: $182
- The Gourmet Wine Tour of Heraklion area: $188
- Gastronomy tour and wine tasting in traditional villages: $205
- Heraklion SUV Private Guided Wine Tour with Lunch: $216
- The valley of Zeus (Olive oil, wine tasting)-Knossos palace tour: $239
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Brno and Crete, we can see that Brno is more expensive. And not only is Crete much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Crete would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Crete and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Brno would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Brno than you might in Crete.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Brno Expensive? and Is Crete Expensive?.
Which has a larger population, Brno or Crete?
Crete has a larger population, and is about 63% larger than the population of Brno. When comparing the sizes of Brno and Crete, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.