Which place is cheaper, Maribor or Heraklion?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Heraklion or Maribor?
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 Maribor 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 Maribor?
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.
Maribor
Located near the Austrian border is Maribor, the second largest city in Slovenia. Maribor is surrounded by hills that are filled with wine vineyards, as well as the Mariborsko Pohorje mountain. The city is split in half by the Drava River. On the left bank of the river you'll find the city's old town.
The city draws tourists from all over the world who come to enjoy the world renowned wine, old town culture, and outdoor activities which include hiking and skiing. The city is a great jumping off point for many outdoor activities and for those hoping to see the countryside. If you're more the city type, Maribor also has plenty to offer. Head to the theater for a show, sip some wine in a town square, or soak in the beauty of a cathedral while you're in the area.
Maribor's climate is humid continental with warm summers and cold winters. During the winter months the average temperature hovers around freezing. The warmest month is July, when average temperatures often exceed 20 degrees Celsius. Maribor is also one of the sunniest cities in Slovenia.
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 One Week (7-Day) Tours in Slovenia, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Slovenia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHeraklion €158Maribor €76
The average daily cost (per person) in Heraklion is €158, while the average daily cost in Maribor 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 Maribor in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHeraklion €81Maribor €44
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHeraklion €162Maribor €88
Compare Hotels in Heraklion and Maribor
Looking for a hotel in Heraklion or Maribor? 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 Maribor Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Heraklion €31Maribor €8.73
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Heraklion
Also for Heraklion, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Acqua Plus Water Park Admission with Optional Transfer: $32
- Crete Private Taxi Transfer from Heraklion Airport to Bali: $95
- Crete Private Taxi and Transfer from Heraklion Airport to Malia: $81
- Crete Private Taxi and Transfer from Heraklion Airport to Panormo: $103
- Crete Private Taxi and Transfer from Heraklion to Agios Nikolaos: $122
- Crete Private Transfer from Heraklion to Hersonissos: $51
- Day Cruise from Heraklion with Catamaran & Transfer service: $123
- From Airport to Elounda Private Transfer: $107
- From Private Helicopter Transfer to Greek Islands: $4,021
- Heraklion Airport (HER): Private Transfer to Heraklion Port: $105
- Heraklion Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Heraklion city: $137
- Heraklion Int Airport (HER): Transfer to Heraklion hotels: $137
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Maribor
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Maribor:
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Gondola (for 2)€20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Maribor
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Maribor:
- Private transfer from Maribor to Ljubljana city: $250
- Private Transfer from Maribor to Ljubljana Airport (LJU): $252
Is it cheaper to fly into Heraklion or Maribor?
Prices for flights to both Maribor 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 €52Maribor €26
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 Maribor
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Maribor:
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Restaurant Dinner (for 2)€24
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Gostilnica Navogalu Cafe Lunch€7.50
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Heraklion €38Maribor €8.57
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
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHeraklion €26Maribor €11
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
Typical Alcohol Prices in Maribor
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Maribor:
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Bottle of Wine€12
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Heraklion and Maribor, we can see that Heraklion is more expensive. And not only is Maribor much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Maribor would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Maribor 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 Maribor.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Heraklion Expensive? and Is Maribor Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Heraklion or Maribor?
Heraklion has a larger population, and is about 54% larger than the population of Maribor. When comparing the sizes of Heraklion and Maribor, 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 Maribor?
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 Maribor in the Summer?
Both Maribor and Heraklion during the summer are popular places to visit. 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 Maribor. Typically, the summer temperatures in Heraklion in July average around 25°C (78°F), and Maribor averages at about 22°C (72°F).
In Maribor, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Heraklion. In the summer, Heraklion often gets more sunshine than Maribor. Heraklion gets 366 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Maribor receives 266 hours of full sun.
Heraklion usually gets less rain in July than Maribor. Heraklion gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Maribor receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHeraklion 25°C (78°F)Maribor 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Heraklion or Maribor in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Heraklion and Maribor. Many travelers come to Heraklion for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
In October, Heraklion is generally much warmer than Maribor. Daily temperatures in Heraklion average around 20°C (68°F), and Maribor fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
Heraklion usually receives more sunshine than Maribor during autumn. Heraklion gets 199 hours of sunny skies, while Maribor receives 133 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Heraklion usually receives around the same amount of rain as Maribor. Heraklion gets 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Maribor receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHeraklion 20°C (68°F)Maribor 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Heraklion or Maribor in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Heraklion as well as Maribor. Many visitors come to Heraklion in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Maribor can be very cold during winter. Heraklion is much warmer than Maribor in the winter. The daily temperature in Heraklion averages around 12°C (54°F) in January, and Maribor fluctuates around 1°C (35°F).
In the winter, Heraklion often gets more sunshine than Maribor. Heraklion gets 121 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Maribor receives 54 hours of full sun.
Heraklion usually gets more rain in January than Maribor. Heraklion gets 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain, while Maribor receives 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHeraklion 12°C (54°F)Maribor 1°C (35°F)
Should I visit Heraklion or Maribor in the Spring?
Both Maribor and Heraklion are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. 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 Maribor. Typically, the spring temperatures in Heraklion in April average around 16°C (61°F), and Maribor averages at about 13°C (55°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Heraklion. Heraklion usually receives more sunshine than Maribor during spring. Heraklion gets 224 hours of sunny skies, while Maribor receives 163 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Heraklion usually receives less rain than Maribor. Heraklion gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Maribor receives 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHeraklion 16°C (61°F)Maribor 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Maribor and Heraklion
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 12°C (54°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 1°C (35°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Feb | 12°C (54°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (56°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (74°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (78°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Nov | 17°C (63°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
| Dec | 14°C (58°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
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