Which place is cheaper, Novi Sad or Heraklion?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Heraklion or Novi Sad?
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 Novi Sad 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 Novi Sad?
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.
Novi Sad
Novi Sad is the capital city of Vojvodina, the northern Autonomous Province of Serbia. Novi Sad has a population of about 400,000 people and is located on the Danube River near Budapest and Belgrade.
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 €158Novi Sad €19
The average daily cost (per person) in Heraklion is €158, while the average daily cost in Novi Sad is €19. 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 Novi Sad in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHeraklion €81Novi Sad €11
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHeraklion €162Novi Sad €22
Compare Hotels in Heraklion and Novi Sad
Looking for a hotel in Heraklion or Novi Sad? 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 Novi Sad Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Heraklion €31Novi Sad -
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 Novi Sad
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Novi Sad:
- Belgrade to Sarajevo via Novi Sad Private Transfer Tour: $287
- Belgrade airport transfers: $30
- Airport transfer from/to Novi Sad: $107
Is it cheaper to fly into Heraklion or Novi Sad?
Prices for flights to both Novi Sad 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 €52Novi Sad €7.68
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 €38Novi Sad -
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 Novi Sad
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Novi Sad are as follows:
- From Belgrade: Novi Sad and Fruska Gora National Park Tour: $321
- Fruska Gora and Novi Sad Heritage & Gastro Private Tour: $171
- Novi Sad & Sremski Karlovci shared tour: $64
- Novi Sad Private Walking Tour: $254
- Novi Sad city center and Petrovaradin fortress tour: $80
- 2-Hour Christmas Walking Tour: $770
- City Highlights Walking Tour with Local Guide: $512
- Private Customized Tour with a car: $209
- Private Romantic Tour: $513
- The city center and fortress Private Walking Tour: $29
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHeraklion €26Novi Sad -
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Novi Sad
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Novi Sad:
- From Belgrade: Sremski Karlovci & Novi Sad with Wine Tasting: $80
- From Belgrade or Private Wine Tour in Fruska Gora: $185
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Heraklion and Novi Sad, we can see that Heraklion is more expensive. And not only is Novi Sad much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Novi Sad would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Novi Sad 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 Novi Sad.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Heraklion Expensive? and Is Novi Sad Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Heraklion or Novi Sad?
Novi Sad has a larger population, and is about 57% larger than the population of Heraklion. When comparing the sizes of Heraklion and Novi Sad, 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 Novi Sad?
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 Novi Sad in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Heraklion as well as Novi Sad. 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 Novi Sad. Typically, the summer temperatures in Heraklion in July average around 25°C (78°F), and Novi Sad averages at about 22°C (71°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Novi Sad. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Heraklion this time of the year. In the summer, Heraklion often gets more sunshine than Novi Sad. Heraklion gets 366 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Novi Sad receives 285 hours of full sun.
Heraklion usually gets less rain in July than Novi Sad. Heraklion gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Novi Sad receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHeraklion 25°C (78°F)Novi Sad 22°C (71°F)
Should I visit Heraklion or Novi Sad in the Autumn?
Both Novi Sad 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 much warmer than Novi Sad. Daily temperatures in Heraklion average around 20°C (68°F), and Novi Sad fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
Heraklion usually receives more sunshine than Novi Sad during autumn. Heraklion gets 199 hours of sunny skies, while Novi Sad receives 168 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Heraklion usually receives more rain than Novi Sad. Heraklion gets 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Novi Sad receives 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHeraklion 20°C (68°F)Novi Sad 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Heraklion or Novi Sad in the Winter?
Both Novi Sad and Heraklion during the winter are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Heraklion for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Novi Sad can get quite cold in the winter. Heraklion is much warmer than Novi Sad in the winter. The daily temperature in Heraklion averages around 12°C (54°F) in January, and Novi Sad fluctuates around -0°C (31°F).
In the winter, Heraklion often gets more sunshine than Novi Sad. Heraklion gets 121 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Novi Sad receives 71 hours of full sun.
Heraklion usually gets more rain in January than Novi Sad. Heraklion gets 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain, while Novi Sad receives 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHeraklion 12°C (54°F)Novi Sad -0°C (31°F)
Should I visit Heraklion or Novi Sad in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Heraklion and Novi Sad. 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 Novi Sad. Typically, the spring temperatures in Heraklion in April average around 16°C (61°F), and Novi Sad averages at about 12°C (54°F).
In Heraklion, it's very sunny this time of the year. Heraklion usually receives more sunshine than Novi Sad during spring. Heraklion gets 224 hours of sunny skies, while Novi Sad receives 178 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Heraklion usually receives less rain than Novi Sad. Heraklion gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Novi Sad receives 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHeraklion 16°C (61°F)Novi Sad 12°C (54°F)
Typical Weather for Novi Sad 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 (31°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| Feb | 12°C (54°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (56°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (74°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 83 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (78°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Nov | 17°C (63°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 14°C (58°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
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