Which place is cheaper, Costa de Prata or Heraklion?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Heraklion or Costa de Prata?
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 Costa de Prata 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 Costa de Prata?
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.
Costa de Prata
Costa de Prata is a region located on the Silver Coast of Portugal, an hour north of Lisbon. The area is known for its beautiful beaches, ancient architecture, and relaxed, welcoming, atmosphere. The area experiences gorgeous weather nearly all year round, with temperatures in the high 70's and 80's Fahrenheit from May-September. June-August sees the warmest ocean temperatures, making these the best months for swimming. Even during their winter, temperatures rarely dip below 60°F, although ocean temperatures drop, making swimming a bit colder.
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 10-Day Tours in Portugal, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHeraklion €158Costa de Prata €151
The average daily cost (per person) in Heraklion is €158, while the average daily cost in Costa de Prata is €151. 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 Costa de Prata in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHeraklion €81Costa de Prata €78
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHeraklion €162Costa de Prata €156
Compare Hotels in Heraklion and Costa de Prata
Looking for a hotel in Heraklion or Costa de Prata? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Heraklion €31Costa de Prata €53
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Heraklion
Also for Heraklion, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Wine Tasting Experience @ Lyrarakis Winery (Transfer Included): $119
- VIP Private Transfer: Heraklion - Analipsi Hotels & Villas: $62
- Transfers in Crete from-to Airports/Ports/Hotels/Villas: $128
- Transfer Services From Heraklion To Rethymno Hotels: $96
- Transfer Heraklion Airport to SITIA area up to 7 customers: $280
- Transfer Heraklion Airport to RETHIMNO CITY area up to 7 : $157
- Transfer Heraklion Airport to PLAKA ELOUNTA area up to 7: $148
- Transfer Heraklion Airport to Makris Gialos area up to 7 : $228
- Transfer Heraklion Airport to MATALA area up to 7 customers: $149
- Transfer Heraklion Airport to MALIA area up to 7 customers: $80
- Transfer Heraklion Airport to KOUTOULOUFARI area up to 7 : $62
- Transfer Heraklion Airport to KOKKINI HANI area up to 7 customers: $44
Is it cheaper to fly into Heraklion or Costa de Prata?
Prices for flights to both Costa de Prata 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 €52Costa de Prata €44
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 €38Costa de Prata €13
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
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHeraklion €26Costa de Prata €8.13
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 comparing the travel costs between Heraklion and Costa de Prata, we can see that Heraklion is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Heraklion Expensive? and Is Costa de Prata Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Heraklion or Costa de Prata?
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 Costa de Prata in the Summer?
Both Costa de Prata and Heraklion are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Heraklion for the beaches, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.
Heraklion is a little warmer than Costa de Prata in the summer. The daily temperature in Heraklion averages around 25°C (78°F) in July, and Costa de Prata fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
It's quite sunny in Costa de Prata. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Heraklion. Heraklion usually receives more sunshine than Costa de Prata during summer. Heraklion gets 366 hours of sunny skies, while Costa de Prata receives 308 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Heraklion usually receives less rain than Costa de Prata. Heraklion gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Costa de Prata receives 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHeraklion 25°C (78°F)Costa de Prata 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Heraklion or Costa de Prata in the Autumn?
Both Costa de Prata and Heraklion during the autumn are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Heraklion in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
In the autumn, Heraklion is around the same temperature as Costa de Prata. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Heraklion in October average around 20°C (68°F), and Costa de Prata averages at about 18°C (65°F).
In the autumn, Heraklion often gets more sunshine than Costa de Prata. Heraklion gets 199 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Costa de Prata receives 184 hours of full sun.
Costa de Prata gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Heraklion usually gets less rain in October than Costa de Prata. Heraklion gets 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Costa de Prata receives 101 mm (4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHeraklion 20°C (68°F)Costa de Prata 18°C (65°F)
Should I visit Heraklion or Costa de Prata in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Heraklion and Costa de Prata. Most visitors come to Heraklion for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
In January, Heraklion is generally a little warmer than Costa de Prata. Daily temperatures in Heraklion average around 12°C (54°F), and Costa de Prata fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
Heraklion usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Costa de Prata during winter. Heraklion gets 121 hours of sunny skies, while Costa de Prata receives 124 hours of full sun in the winter.
Costa de Prata receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Heraklion usually receives less rain than Costa de Prata. Heraklion gets 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain, while Costa de Prata receives 139 mm (5.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHeraklion 12°C (54°F)Costa de Prata 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Heraklion or Costa de Prata in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Heraklion as well as Costa de Prata. The spring months attract visitors to Heraklion because of the beaches and the activities around the city.
Heraklion is around the same temperature as Costa de Prata in the spring. The daily temperature in Heraklion averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Costa de Prata fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Costa de Prata. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Heraklion this time of the year. In the spring, Heraklion often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Costa de Prata. Heraklion gets 224 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Costa de Prata receives 217 hours of full sun.
Heraklion usually gets less rain in April than Costa de Prata. Heraklion gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Costa de Prata receives 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHeraklion 16°C (61°F)Costa de Prata 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Costa de Prata and Heraklion
| Heraklion | Costa de Prata | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 12°C (54°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 139 mm (5.5 in) |
| Feb | 12°C (54°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (56°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (74°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (78°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Nov | 17°C (63°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 128 mm (5 in) |
| Dec | 14°C (58°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
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