Which place is cheaper, Malmo or Heraklion?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Heraklion or Malmo?
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 Malmo 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 Malmo?
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.
Malmo
Located on the southern tip of Sweden, in the province of Skane, Malmo is Sweden's third largest city. It has a very international population with about a third of the residents being from countries other than Sweden. This diversity is evident within Malmo, which is rich in culture, interesting food, and an array of entertainment options. Historically, Malmo was an industrial city with a ship building company, Kockums being the area's largest employer. Today, however, the city is much more economicaly diverse with many eco friendly neighborhoods and plenty of suburban style housing.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Greece, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Greece, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Sweden, and The Best Coach Bus Tours in Sweden.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHeraklion €158Malmo €76
The average daily cost (per person) in Heraklion is €158, while the average daily cost in Malmo is €76. 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 Malmo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHeraklion €81Malmo €45
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHeraklion €162Malmo €90
Compare Hotels in Heraklion and Malmo
Looking for a hotel in Heraklion or Malmo? 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 Malmo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Heraklion €31Malmo €7.39
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
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Malmo
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Malmo:
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Malmö Bus Card€17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Malmo
Also for Malmo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Malmo Airport MMX to Fredericia Port: $96
- Private Direct Transfer From Malmo to Copenhagen: $121
- Malmo Private Transfer from Malmo airport to Central Malmo : $95
- Malmo Private Transfer from Central Malmo to Malmo Airport: $95
- Malmo City Center to Malmo Airport (MMX) - Departure Private Transfer: $27
- Malmo Airport (MMX) to Malmo City Center - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $55
- Malmo Airport (MMX) to Malmo City Center - Arrival Private Transfer: $27
- Malmö City to Copenhagen hotel/address Private Departure Transfer: $128
Is it cheaper to fly into Heraklion or Malmo?
Prices for flights to both Malmo 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 €52Malmo €24
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Malmo
For Malmo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Self-guided Food Tour in Malmö: $59
- Guided Food Tour in Malmö (Private): $120
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Heraklion €38Malmo €15
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 Malmo
For Malmo, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Canal Sightseeing Boat Tour of Malmö: $21
- Exploring Malmo Walking Tour: $147
- Half Day Walking Tour in Lund City and University: $33
- Joyful Malmo Walking Tour for Couples: $147
- Lund's Medieval and Modern History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $7.99
- Malmö Ghost Story: A self-guided audio walking tour: $9.35
- Malmö Photography Tour: $58
- Malmo Walking Tour, 3 hours (small group): $66
- Self-guided audio tour in Lund: explore the story of the Locus Peccatorum murder: $9.35
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHeraklion €26Malmo €33
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 Malmo, we can see that Heraklion is more expensive. And not only is Malmo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Malmo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Malmo 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 Malmo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Heraklion Expensive? and Is Malmo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Heraklion or Malmo?
Malmo has a larger population, and is about 91% larger than the population of Heraklion. When comparing the sizes of Heraklion and Malmo, 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 Malmo?
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 Malmo in the Summer?
Both Malmo and Heraklion are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Heraklion for the beaches, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
Heraklion is much warmer than Malmo in the summer. The daily temperature in Heraklion averages around 25°C (78°F) in July, and Malmo fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
It's quite sunny in Malmo. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Heraklion. Heraklion usually receives more sunshine than Malmo during summer. Heraklion gets 366 hours of sunny skies, while Malmo receives 247 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Heraklion usually receives less rain than Malmo. Heraklion gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Malmo receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHeraklion 25°C (78°F)Malmo 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Heraklion or Malmo in the Autumn?
Both Malmo and Heraklion during the autumn are popular places to visit. The autumn months attract visitors to Heraklion because of the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
In the autumn, Heraklion is much warmer than Malmo. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Heraklion in October average around 20°C (68°F), and Malmo averages at about 10°C (50°F).
In the autumn, Heraklion often gets more sunshine than Malmo. Heraklion gets 199 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Malmo receives 104 hours of full sun.
Heraklion usually gets more rain in October than Malmo. Heraklion gets 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Malmo receives 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHeraklion 20°C (68°F)Malmo 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Heraklion or Malmo in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Heraklion and Malmo. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Heraklion this time of year.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Malmo. In January, Heraklion is generally much warmer than Malmo. Daily temperatures in Heraklion average around 12°C (54°F), and Malmo fluctuates around 0°C (32°F).
Heraklion usually receives more sunshine than Malmo during winter. Heraklion gets 121 hours of sunny skies, while Malmo receives 36 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Heraklion usually receives more rain than Malmo. Heraklion gets 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain, while Malmo receives 37 mm (1.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHeraklion 12°C (54°F)Malmo 0°C (32°F)
Should I visit Heraklion or Malmo in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Heraklion as well as Malmo. Many travelers come to Heraklion for the beaches and the activities around the city.
Heraklion is much warmer than Malmo in the spring. The daily temperature in Heraklion averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Malmo fluctuates around 5°C (42°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Heraklion this time of the year. In the spring, Heraklion often gets more sunshine than Malmo. Heraklion gets 224 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Malmo receives 173 hours of full sun.
Heraklion usually gets less rain in April than Malmo. Heraklion gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Malmo receives 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHeraklion 16°C (61°F)Malmo 5°C (42°F)
Typical Weather for Malmo and Heraklion
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 12°C (54°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 0°C (32°F) | 37 mm (1.4 in) |
| Feb | 12°C (54°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | -0°C (32°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (56°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 5°C (42°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (74°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (78°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Nov | 17°C (63°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Dec | 14°C (58°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
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