Which place is cheaper, Aveiro or Heraklion?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Heraklion or Aveiro?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Heraklion and Aveiro 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: Heraklion or Aveiro?
Heraklion
The largest city on the island of Crete, Heraklion on first glance is almost completely modern - a frenzy of traffic, concrete, and dust. Do not expect pristine beaches and glittering waves (those can be found on other parts of Crete). Heraklion is first and foremost a city. Once you get past its grittiness, you will find that there are some attractive features beneath first impressions. The antiquity of the place lies embedded in the modern and is presented in one of the best museums in Greece, the food is excellent, and the people are friendly and welcoming. And though the sea is not great for swimming, its presence along the Venetian port will take you to another time if you need a break from Heraklion's bustling center.
Aveiro
Aveiro has great canals that are lined by houses. Because of this ambiance, the town has earned its nickname the "Portuguese Venice." While it's similar, don't put too much into the name. The town is also known for it's colorful boats, referred to as moliceiros, that ride along the canals and under the bridges.
While the canals are lovely, most visitors actually come for the beaches. Aveiro's beaches are known for their clean and pristine sand. The shore is referred to as the Silver Coast, and has comfortably warm water, which is another major draw to the area.
Aveiro is comfortable year around because it's winters are mild and warm and its summer is somewhat cool. The winter months get the most rain and the summer is usually the driest. If you're there during the fall and winter, the winds will be strong making it the best time for surfing, sailing, and other water sports.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Greece, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Greece, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Portugal, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHeraklion €158Aveiro €80
The average daily cost (per person) in Heraklion is €158, while the average daily cost in Aveiro is €80. 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 Heraklion and Aveiro in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHeraklion €81Aveiro €46
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHeraklion €162Aveiro €92
Compare Hotels in Heraklion and Aveiro
Looking for a hotel in Heraklion or Aveiro? 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: Heraklion Hotel Prices and Aveiro Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Heraklion €31Aveiro €8.57
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Heraklion
Also for Heraklion, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From Private Helicopter Transfer to Greek Islands: $4,021
- Transfer Heraklion Airport to SITIA area up to 7 customers: $280
- Private Transfer Port/Airport to/from Ierapetra: $273
- Knossos and Arch Museum of Heraklion (Guide+Transfer+Ticket) : $229
- Transfer Heraklion Airport to Makris Gialos area up to 7 : $228
- KNOSSOS PALACE private tour ( with Transfer from Heraklion Prefecture ): $196
- Transfer Heraklion Airport to IERAPETRA area up to 7 customers: $184
- Private Transfer from Heraklion Airport to Makrygialos: $175
- Semi Private Wine and Olive Oil tour (Transfer & Lunch Incl.): $163
- Transfer Heraklion Airport to RETHIMNO CITY area up to 7 : $157
- Private Wine | Food Pairing at Titakis Winery with Free Transfer: $153
- Transfer Heraklion Airport to MATALA area up to 7 customers: $149
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aveiro
Also for Aveiro, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Aveiro Private Transfer:To/From the Oporto Airport: $128
Is it cheaper to fly into Heraklion or Aveiro?
Prices for flights to both Aveiro and Heraklion 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 dayHeraklion €52Aveiro €28
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Heraklion
For Heraklion, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Troy Dinner-Show: $33
- Spectacular Dinner-Show: $44
- From Village Cretan Night, Live Dancers & dinner: $48
- Cretan Night with Dinner & Live Show: $49
- Crete: Olive Oil Festival, Farm Dinner, Live Show & Pickup: $59
- Cretan Farm with scenic view: Olive Mill Festival & dinner: $64
- Amazing Sunset Safari Route with Dinner: $84
- Cook with Locals | Cretan cooking Class at Archanes (transfer - lunch included): $86
- Crete: Land Rover Safari with Sunset Viewing, Dinner, & Wine: $90
- Full-Day Jeep Safari Tour with Cooking Lesson: $97
- Food tour tasting walking tour: $123
- E-bike Food Tour Tasting in Heraklion : $125
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Heraklion €38Aveiro €8.57
Tours and Activities in Heraklion
For Heraklion, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 4x4 Safari tour Southern Crete Tripitis Gorge: $108
- Adventure Safari Tour Secrets of the southern Crete : $100
- Ηeraklion Walking Tour with Archaeological Museum: $82
- 3-Hour Trekking Mount Karfi Adventure with pickup from Heraklion: $118
- 4-Hour Giouchtas Trekking Hiking Experience from Heraklion: $90
- 4x4 self drive adventure_Cretan mainland: $87
- Adventure Jeep Safari Amazing sunset : $85
- Agios Nikolaos-Spinalonga-Elounda Tour TR: $47
- All Year Tour to Knossos Palace & Heraklion: $618
- All-Day Knossos Palace Tour & Olive Mill Visit: $695
- Archaeological Museum of Heraklion Tour: $86
- Archaeological Museum of Guided Walking Tour: $86
Tours and Activities in Aveiro
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Aveiro.
- Aveiro Privat City Tour w/ Local Boat 1 H Cruise & Egg Sweet: $96
- Aveiro Private Tour, Bairrada Wine Cellars & Roasted Piglet: $117
- Aveiro Tour: $139
- Half Day Tour with Boat Ride: $150
- Coimbra & Aveiro Amazing Cultural Full Day Tour from Porto: $102
- From Lisbon: Aveiro, Moliceiro Boat and Coimbra Tour: $139
- From Porto Private Tour Half Day in Aveiro and Costa Nova: $273
- From Porto: e-Bike Tour in Aveiro, Boat Trip and Costa Nova!: $84
- Porto to Lisbon private Tour, choose 2 or 3 stops on the way: $312
- Private Tour to Aveiro and Costa Nova unique striped houses: $117
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHeraklion €26Aveiro €17
Sample the Local Flavors in Heraklion
Also in Heraklion, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine Tasting E-Bike Tour: $95
- Ecobike Wine Tasting Tour in Heraklion: $115
- Ecobike Tour with Wine Tasting: $118
- Luxury Private Wine Tasting Experience in Haralabakis Winery: $119
- Half Day Small Group Wine Tour with wine Tastings: $125
- Half Day Semi Private Wine Tour with Tastings: $134
- Semi Private Heraklion Valley Wine Tour with Lunch: $159
- The Gourmet Wine Tour of Heraklion area: $180
- Private SUV Wine Tour with Lunch: $183
- Full Day Private Crete Wine Tour Experience from Heraklion : $190
- Full day Knossos Palace, Local Distillery, Lunch @ Archanes: $192
- Knossos, Olive Mill, Winery - Distillery with Tastings & Lunch : $196
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Heraklion and Aveiro, we can see that Heraklion is more expensive. And not only is Aveiro much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Aveiro would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Aveiro 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 Heraklion would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Heraklion than you might in Aveiro.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Heraklion Expensive? and Is Aveiro Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Heraklion or Aveiro?
Heraklion has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Aveiro. When comparing the sizes of Heraklion and Aveiro, 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.
When is the best time to visit Heraklion or Aveiro?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Heraklion or Aveiro in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Heraklion and Aveiro. The beaches, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Heraklion this time of year.
In the summer, Heraklion is a little warmer than Aveiro. Typically, the summer temperatures in Heraklion in July average around 25°C (78°F), and Aveiro averages at about 21°C (69°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Aveiro this time of the year. In Heraklion, it's very sunny this time of the year. Heraklion usually receives more sunshine than Aveiro during summer. Heraklion gets 366 hours of sunny skies, while Aveiro receives 308 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Heraklion usually receives less rain than Aveiro. Heraklion gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Aveiro receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHeraklion 25°C (78°F)Aveiro 21°C (69°F)
Should I visit Heraklion or Aveiro in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Heraklion as well as Aveiro. Many travelers come to Heraklion for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
In October, Heraklion is generally a little warmer than Aveiro. Daily temperatures in Heraklion average around 20°C (68°F), and Aveiro fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
In the autumn, Heraklion often gets more sunshine than Aveiro. Heraklion gets 199 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Aveiro receives 184 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Aveiro. Heraklion usually gets less rain in October than Aveiro. Heraklion gets 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Aveiro receives 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHeraklion 20°C (68°F)Aveiro 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Heraklion or Aveiro in the Winter?
Both Aveiro and Heraklion are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Heraklion in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Heraklion is a little warmer than Aveiro in the winter. The daily temperature in Heraklion averages around 12°C (54°F) in January, and Aveiro fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
Heraklion usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Aveiro during winter. Heraklion gets 121 hours of sunny skies, while Aveiro receives 124 hours of full sun in the winter.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Aveiro. In January, Heraklion usually receives less rain than Aveiro. Heraklion gets 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain, while Aveiro receives 171 mm (6.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHeraklion 12°C (54°F)Aveiro 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Heraklion or Aveiro in the Spring?
Both Aveiro and Heraklion during the spring are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Heraklion for the beaches and the activities around the city during these months.
In the spring, Heraklion is a little warmer than Aveiro. Typically, the spring temperatures in Heraklion in April average around 16°C (61°F), and Aveiro averages at about 14°C (56°F).
In Aveiro, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Heraklion. In the spring, Heraklion often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Aveiro. Heraklion gets 224 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Aveiro receives 217 hours of full sun.
Aveiro gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Heraklion usually gets less rain in April than Aveiro. Heraklion gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Aveiro receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHeraklion 16°C (61°F)Aveiro 14°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Aveiro and Heraklion
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 12°C (54°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) |
| Feb | 12°C (54°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (56°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 14°C (56°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (74°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (78°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) |
| Nov | 17°C (63°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 152 mm (6 in) |
| Dec | 14°C (58°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) |
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