Which place is cheaper, Belgrade or Heraklion?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Heraklion or Belgrade?
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 Belgrade 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 Belgrade?
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.
Belgrade
Belgrade is the capital city of the Republic of Serbia. Dating back to the 4th Century BC, is has seen many changes from Celtic tribes at its earliest beginnings to Roman rule, the Ottoman Empire, and Serbian independence. Relics of its past can be seen today in Belgrade's architecture and museums, while there are also a host of contemporary activities like nightlife, clubs, cafes, and concerts.
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 Budget Tours to Serbia, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Belgrade.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHeraklion €158Belgrade €42
The average daily cost (per person) in Heraklion is €158, while the average daily cost in Belgrade is €42. 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 Belgrade in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHeraklion €81Belgrade €28
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHeraklion €162Belgrade €56
Compare Hotels in Heraklion and Belgrade
Looking for a hotel in Heraklion or Belgrade? 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 Belgrade Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Heraklion €31Belgrade €5.23
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Heraklion
Also for Heraklion, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- One-Way Shared Transfer From or To Heraklion Air - Hersonissos: $16
- Acqua Plus Water Park Admission with Optional Transfer: $32
- Private Transfer in Crete: $33
- Crete Private Transfer to and from Heraklion Airport Port Town : $36
- Transfer Heraklion Airport to AMMOUDARA HERAKLION area up to 7: $47
- Crete Private Transfer from Heraklion to Hersonissos: $51
- Transfer Heraklion Airport to ANISSARAS area up to 7 customers: $61
- VIP Private Transfer: Heraklion - Analipsi Hotels & Villas: $61
- Transfer Heraklion Airport to AGIA PELAGIA area up to 7 customers: $62
- Transfer Heraklio Airport to ANALIPSI area up to 7 customers: $62
- Transfer Heraklion Airport to KOUTOULOUFARI area up to 7 : $62
- Transfer Heraklion Airport to MALIA area up to 7 customers: $79
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Belgrade
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Belgrade:
- Sarajevo: Belgrade transfer: $319
- Private transfer tour from Belgrade to Sarajevo via Novi Sad with sightseeing: $109
- Private transfer tour from Belgrade to Sarajevo via Mokra Gora with sightseeing: $143
- Private transfer tour from Belgrade to Pristina with sightseeing: $122
- Private Transfer from Smederevo to Belgrade Airport (BEG): $116
- Private Transfer from Novi Sad to Belgrade Airport (BEG): $126
- Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Sremski Karlovci: $126
- Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Smederevo: $116
- Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Novi Sad: $126
- Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Loznica: $174
- Private Airport Transfer from Belgrade to Novi Sad: $93
- From Belgrade to Timisoara Private Transfer Tour: $192
Is it cheaper to fly into Heraklion or Belgrade?
Prices for flights to both Belgrade 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 €52Belgrade €8.68
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Heraklion
For Heraklion, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 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: $83
- Cook with Locals | Cretan cooking Class at Archanes (transfer - lunch included): $86
- Crete: Land Rover Safari with Sunset Viewing, Dinner, & Wine: $89
- Full-Day Jeep Safari Tour with Cooking Lesson: $97
- Food tour tasting walking tour: $122
- E-bike Food Tour Tasting in Heraklion : $125
- Walking Food Tour to Explore and Eat in Heraklion: $144
- Private Interactive Cooking Class with Aggeliki : $158
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Belgrade
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Belgrade.
- E-Scooter Serbian Food Tour: $65
- Private Walking and Food Tour in Belgrade: $70
- E-Scooter Serbian Food Tour: $74
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Heraklion €38Belgrade €4.22
Tours and Activities in Heraklion
For Heraklion, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Heraklion Area: CRETAquarium Admission Ticket: $8.51
- CRETAquarium Entrance Ticket in Crete: $8.71
- Mobile Self-Guided Audio Sightseeing Tour: $11
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Crete: Palace of Knossos E-Ticket and Optional Audio Guide: $11
- Herakleion: City Self-Guided Game & Tour: $12
- Entry E-Ticket to Heraklion Archaeological Museum with Audio: $15
- Heraklion, Market & CretAquarium *SKIP the line: $15
- Heraklion Market & CretAquarium *Skip the line: $16
- Heraklion City Tour - Aquarium: $17
- Knossos Palace: E-ticket with Audio and Heraklion City Tour: $18
- Party Bike 1 hour Experience in Malia : $19
Tours and Activities in Belgrade
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Belgrade are as follows:
- Magic Christmas tour in Novi Sad: $198
- The best of Novi Sad walking tour: $144
- "Golden Standard" Private Half-Day Sightseeing Tour of Belgrade: $298
- 2 hours / Sightseeing Boat cruise Drinks Included: $86
- Ada Lake E Scooter tour: $43
- Ada Lake Tour: $33
- Avala & Kosmaj Bike Tour: $97
- Avala & Kosmaj Tour: $133
- Avala Mountain Private Tour: $79
- Belgrade 20th century tour: $43
- Belgrade : Must-See Attractions Private Walking Tour: $74
- Belgrade : Old Town Walking Tour With A Guide: $50
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHeraklion €26Belgrade €19
Sample the Local Flavors in Heraklion
Also in Heraklion, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Ecobike Tour with Wine Tasting: $94
- Wine Tasting E-Bike Tour: $95
- Ecobike Wine Tasting Tour in Heraklion: $114
- Half Day Small Group Wine Tour with wine Tastings: $125
- Half Day Semi Private Wine Tour with Tastings: $133
- Full Day-Ecobike Old Villages Tour & Wine Tasting: $142
- Semi Private Heraklion Valley Wine Tour with Lunch: $159
- The Gourmet Wine Tour of Heraklion area: $180
- Private SUV Wine Tour with Lunch: $182
- Full day Knossos Palace, Local Distillery, Lunch @ Archanes: $192
- Knossos, Olive Mill, Winery - Distillery with Tastings & Lunch : $196
- All in One - Ecobike City Tour - Food Tasting - Wine Tasting: $200
Sample the Local Flavors in Belgrade
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Belgrade:
- Wines & Horses Wine Tasting surrounded by Horses: $48
- Natural wine tasting with great views: $49
- RePlay Pub Crawl in Belgrade: $52
- E-Scooter CRAFT BEER and BREWERY Tour: $53
- Tour of the MONASTERIES at Fruška Gora NP and Sremski Karlovci with wine tasting: $54
- Belgrade Bar Crawl: $54
- Pearl of North Serbia, trip to Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci with wine tasting: $60
- Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci private tour with wine tasting: $75
- 3-Hour Walking Local Wine Tasting Tour: $80
- Northern Serbia: Sremski Karlovci & Novi Sad with Wine Tasting in a cellar : $81
- Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci Wine Tour From Belgrade: $92
- Belgrade Serbian Wine Tasting: $106
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Heraklion and Belgrade, we can see that Heraklion is more expensive. And not only is Belgrade much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Belgrade would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Belgrade 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 Belgrade.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Heraklion Expensive? and Is Belgrade Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Heraklion or Belgrade?
Belgrade has a larger population, and is about 9 times larger than the population of Heraklion. When comparing the sizes of Heraklion and Belgrade, 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 Belgrade?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Heraklion or Belgrade in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Heraklion as well as Belgrade. The summer months attract visitors to Heraklion because of the beaches, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Heraklion is a little warmer than Belgrade. Typically, the summer temperatures in Heraklion in July average around 25°C (78°F), and Belgrade averages at about 23°C (73°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Belgrade. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Heraklion this time of the year. In the summer, Heraklion often gets more sunshine than Belgrade. Heraklion gets 366 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Belgrade receives 285 hours of full sun.
Heraklion usually gets less rain in July than Belgrade. Heraklion gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Belgrade receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHeraklion 25°C (78°F)Belgrade 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Heraklion or Belgrade in the Autumn?
Both Belgrade and Heraklion are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene are the main draw to Heraklion this time of year.
In October, Heraklion is generally a little warmer than Belgrade. Daily temperatures in Heraklion average around 20°C (68°F), and Belgrade fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
Heraklion usually receives more sunshine than Belgrade during autumn. Heraklion gets 199 hours of sunny skies, while Belgrade receives 168 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Heraklion usually receives more rain than Belgrade. Heraklion gets 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Belgrade receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHeraklion 20°C (68°F)Belgrade 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Heraklion or Belgrade in the Winter?
Both Belgrade and Heraklion during the winter are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Heraklion for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Belgrade can get quite cold in the winter. Heraklion is much warmer than Belgrade in the winter. The daily temperature in Heraklion averages around 12°C (54°F) in January, and Belgrade fluctuates around 2°C (35°F).
In the winter, Heraklion often gets more sunshine than Belgrade. Heraklion gets 121 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Belgrade receives 71 hours of full sun.
Heraklion usually gets more rain in January than Belgrade. Heraklion gets 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain, while Belgrade receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHeraklion 12°C (54°F)Belgrade 2°C (35°F)
Should I visit Heraklion or Belgrade in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Heraklion and Belgrade. Many visitors come to Heraklion in the spring for the beaches and the activities around the city.
In the spring, Heraklion is a little warmer than Belgrade. Typically, the spring temperatures in Heraklion in April average around 16°C (61°F), and Belgrade averages at about 14°C (56°F).
In Heraklion, it's very sunny this time of the year. Heraklion usually receives more sunshine than Belgrade during spring. Heraklion gets 224 hours of sunny skies, while Belgrade receives 178 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Heraklion usually receives less rain than Belgrade. Heraklion gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Belgrade receives 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHeraklion 16°C (61°F)Belgrade 14°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Belgrade and Heraklion
| Heraklion | Belgrade | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 12°C (54°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Feb | 12°C (54°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (56°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 14°C (56°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (74°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (78°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Nov | 17°C (63°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Dec | 14°C (58°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
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