Which place is cheaper, Gijon or Heraklion?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Heraklion or Gijon?
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 Gijon 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 Gijon?
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.
Gijon
Gijon is a coastal city of the Asturias Principality of Spain. Known for its Roman past, museums, sculptures, and architecture, visitors have many opportunities to learn about Gijon's cultural and historic past. Given its location by the sea, the city is also skirted by a few nice beaches for a more leisurely getaway.
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 Bicycle Tours in Spain, and The Best Adventure Tours to Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHeraklion €158Gijon €119
The average daily cost (per person) in Heraklion is €158, while the average daily cost in Gijon is €119. 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 Gijon in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHeraklion €81Gijon €80
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHeraklion €162Gijon €160
Compare Hotels in Heraklion and Gijon
Looking for a hotel in Heraklion or Gijon? 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 €31Gijon €9.69
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
- Transfer Heraklion Airport to KOKKINI HANI area up to 7 customers: $44
- 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: $62
- Transfer Heraklion Airport to HERSONISSOS area up to 7 customers: $62
- Transfer Heraklion Airport to KOUTOULOUFARI area up to 7 : $62
- Transfer Heraklion Airport to AGIA PELAGIA area up to 7 customers: $62
- Transfer Heraklio Airport to ANALIPSI area up to 7 customers: $62
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gijon
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Gijon:
- Private Transfer from Gijon Cruise Port to Asturias Airport (OVD): $39
Is it cheaper to fly into Heraklion or Gijon?
Prices for flights to both Gijon 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 €52Gijon €31
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
Typical Food Prices in Gijon
Some typical examples of dining costs in Gijon are as follows:
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Lunch for 2€22
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Heraklion €38Gijon €12
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: $8.56
- CRETAquarium Entrance Ticket in Crete: $8.73
- 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
- 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
- Knossos Self-Guided Treasure Hunt & Tour KIDS: $21
- Minoan Day Experience: $22
Tours and Activities in Gijon
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Gijon are as follows:
- Classic romantic walking tour in Gijon: $192
- Fascinating Memories of the Gijon Walking Tour: $208
- Full-Day Cudillero and Luarca Private Tour from Gijon: $286
- Gijón Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Experience: $8.95
- Hiking Experience in Asturias, from Gijón or Oviedo: $93
- Private Cultural Tour of Oviedo with Pickup: $297
- Private Tour of Gijon City and Villaviciosa : $287
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHeraklion €26Gijon €14
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 Gijon, we can see that Heraklion is more expensive. And not only is Gijon much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Gijon would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Gijon 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 Gijon.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Heraklion Expensive? and Is Gijon Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Heraklion or Gijon?
Gijon has a larger population, and is about 98% larger than the population of Heraklion. When comparing the sizes of Heraklion and Gijon, 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 Gijon?
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 Gijon in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Heraklion as well as Gijon. Most visitors come to Heraklion for the beaches, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In the summer, Heraklion is a little warmer than Gijon. Typically, the summer temperatures in Heraklion in July average around 25°C (78°F), and Gijon averages at about 19°C (65°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Gijon. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Heraklion this time of the year. In the summer, Heraklion often gets more sunshine than Gijon. Heraklion gets 366 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gijon receives 203 hours of full sun.
Heraklion usually gets less rain in July than Gijon. Heraklion gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Gijon receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHeraklion 25°C (78°F)Gijon 19°C (65°F)
Should I visit Heraklion or Gijon in the Autumn?
Both Gijon and Heraklion are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The autumn months attract visitors to Heraklion because of the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
In October, Heraklion is generally a little warmer than Gijon. Daily temperatures in Heraklion average around 20°C (68°F), and Gijon fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
Heraklion usually receives more sunshine than Gijon during autumn. Heraklion gets 199 hours of sunny skies, while Gijon receives 138 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Heraklion usually receives less rain than Gijon. Heraklion gets 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Gijon receives 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHeraklion 20°C (68°F)Gijon 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Heraklion or Gijon in the Winter?
Both Gijon and Heraklion during the winter are popular places to visit. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Heraklion this time of year.
Heraklion is a little warmer than Gijon in the winter. The daily temperature in Heraklion averages around 12°C (54°F) in January, and Gijon fluctuates around 10°C (49°F).
In the winter, Heraklion often gets more sunshine than Gijon. Heraklion gets 121 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gijon receives 95 hours of full sun.
Gijon gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Heraklion usually gets less rain in January than Gijon. Heraklion gets 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain, while Gijon receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHeraklion 12°C (54°F)Gijon 10°C (49°F)
Should I visit Heraklion or Gijon in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Heraklion and Gijon. Many travelers come to Heraklion for the beaches and the activities around the city.
In the spring, Heraklion is a little warmer than Gijon. Typically, the spring temperatures in Heraklion in April average around 16°C (61°F), and Gijon averages at about 11°C (53°F).
In Heraklion, it's very sunny this time of the year. Heraklion usually receives more sunshine than Gijon during spring. Heraklion gets 224 hours of sunny skies, while Gijon receives 143 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Heraklion usually receives less rain than Gijon. Heraklion gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Gijon receives 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHeraklion 16°C (61°F)Gijon 11°C (53°F)
Typical Weather for Gijon 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 (49°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Feb | 12°C (54°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (56°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 14°C (56°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (74°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (78°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Nov | 17°C (63°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) |
| Dec | 14°C (58°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) |
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