Which place is cheaper, Crete or Havana?
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 Havana or Crete?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Havana and Crete can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Havana or Crete?
Havana
The city of Havana is at the top of most peoples' bucket list - mostly because of the allure of a forbidden land. Before the Communist revolution, Cuba was a popular tourist destination. Since it has reopened in the 1990s, it has drawn tourists from all over the world (except the US).
This capital city is a land trapped in the past. With 50 years of neglect, when you step off the plane, prepare to step back in time. A trip to Havana is meant for those with truly open minds - and when they arrive they'll be swept away.
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 Contiki Tours to Greece, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Greece.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHavana $74Crete $167
The average daily cost (per person) in Havana is $74, while the average daily cost in Crete is $167. 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 Havana and Crete in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHavana $42Crete $63
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHavana $84Crete $126
Compare Hotels in Havana and Crete
Looking for a hotel in Havana 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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Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Havana $19Crete $55
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Havana
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Havana:
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Short Taxi Ride$0.68
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Crete
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Crete:
- Acqua Plus Water Park Admission with Optional Transfer: $33
- Airports/ports Transfers from /to Rethymno (one way): $165
- Balos & Gramvousa: Cruise with Meals, Drinks & Transfer: $168
- Balos Lagoon with Transfer from Rethymnon: $83
- Beginner's SSI Intro dive w/2 Dives & transfer: $165
- 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: $80
- Crete : Samaria Easy way Gorge from Sfakia with Private Transfer: $245
- Crete Private Taxi and Transfer from Chania Airport to Rethymno: $259
- Crete Private Taxi and Transfer from Heraklion to Elounda: $133
Is it cheaper to fly into Havana or Crete?
Prices for flights to both Crete and Havana 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 dayHavana $18Crete $68
Typical Food Prices in Havana
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Havana:
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Pizza$0.03
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: $41
- Plate smashing | Greek Night with Dancing & Buffet Dinner: $68
- Rethymno: Cretan Night with Dinner and Live Music, LOCAL GUIDE: $71
- Olive Oil Factory Tour, Dinner & Traditional Dancing: $71
- Quad Safari: Off-Road Day Tour with Dinner & Transfers: $73
- Olive Oil Festival in Cretan Farm with Traditional Dinner: $76
- Cretan Culture & Local Life Tour: VILLAGES, COOKING & FOOD: $80
- Rethymno Old Town Walking Food Tour Local Market Visit Tastings: $88
- Heraklion: Finikia Horse Riding Tour with Lunch or Dinner: $90
- Amazing Sunset Jeep Safari Route with Dinner: $92
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Havana $11Crete $28
Tours and Activities in Crete
Here are a few actual costs in Crete for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Chania Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $8.22
- Private Traditional Olive Grove and Dragon Fruit Farm Tour: $11
- The Terra Creta Olive Oil Experience Tour: $11
- CRETAquarium Entrance Ticket in Crete: $18
- Chersonissos: Mini-Train City Highlights Tour: $20
- Gramvousa Island & Balos Bay Full-Day Tour from Rethymno English & German guide: $20
- Heraklion: Palace of Knossos 3D Virtual Audio Tour by Tablet: $22
- Heraklion Market and CretAquarium Guided Tour: $22
- Heraklion: Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Bus Sightseeing Tour: $23
- Heraklion: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour: $23
- Chania: Minoan's World 9D Experience: $23
- Chania: Sunset Boat Cruise with Guide: $23
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHavana $5.76Crete $26
Typical Alcohol Prices in Havana
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Havana:
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Mojito$0.15
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: $33
- Cheese and Wine Tasting Tour From Chania: $42
- Authentic Crete Farm & Wine Tasting Experience from Heraklion: $52
- Platanias: Guided Road Trip with Olive Oil and Wine Tastings: $80
- Jeep Tour to Archanes with Wine tasting & Lunch: $112
- Private-Wine Tasting and Olive Oil Factory .: $141
- Heraklion: Ebike - All in one - Food tasting & Wine tasting: $175
- E-Bike Tour - Knossos Olive Oil Farm to Winery Wine Tasting: $185
- PRIVATE Walking Tour with Lunch and Wine Tasting by a Sommelier: $188
- The Gourmet Wine Tour of Heraklion area: $194
- Gastronomy tour and wine tasting in traditional villages: $212
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Havana and Crete, we can see that Crete is more expensive. And not only is Havana much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Havana is in Caribbean Islands and Crete is in Europe, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Havana would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Havana 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 Crete would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Crete than you might in Havana.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Havana Expensive? and Is Crete Expensive?.
Which has a larger population, Havana or Crete?
Havana has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Crete. When comparing the sizes of Havana 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.