Which place is cheaper, Poznan or Heraklion?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Heraklion or Poznan?
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 Poznan 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 Poznan?
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.
Poznan
Poznan is a city on the Warta River in western Poland. It's known for universities as well as its old town, with Renaissance-style buildings in Old Market Square. Poznan Town Hall houses the Historical Museum of Poznan, with exhibits on the city. The town hall's clock features mechanical goats that butt heads at noon. The Gothic and baroque Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral is built on an island named Ostrow Tumski. The city's Old Town district is buzzing at any time of the day, and positively jumping by night, full of people heading to its many restaurants, pubs, and clubs. The combination of international business travelers attending its numerous trade fairs and the city's huge student population has created a distinctive vibe quite independent of tourism. Poznan is the capital of the Wielkopolska region of Poland, and has always played an important role in Poland's history and today remains one of the oldest, yet most vibrant and beautiful Polish cities.
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 Historical Tours in Poland, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHeraklion €158Poznan €33
The average daily cost (per person) in Heraklion is €158, while the average daily cost in Poznan is €33. 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 Poznan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHeraklion €81Poznan €16
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHeraklion €162Poznan €32
Compare Hotels in Heraklion and Poznan
Looking for a hotel in Heraklion or Poznan? 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 Poznan Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Heraklion €31Poznan €3.99
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Heraklion
Also for Heraklion, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From Private Helicopter Transfer to Greek Islands: $4,021
- Transfer Heraklion Airport to SITIA area up to 7 customers: $280
- Private Transfer Port/Airport to/from Ierapetra: $273
- Knossos and Arch Museum of Heraklion (Guide+Transfer+Ticket) : $229
- Transfer Heraklion Airport to Makris Gialos area up to 7 : $228
- KNOSSOS PALACE private tour ( with Transfer from Heraklion Prefecture ): $196
- Transfer Heraklion Airport to IERAPETRA area up to 7 customers: $184
- Private Transfer from Heraklion Airport to Makrygialos: $175
- Semi Private Wine and Olive Oil tour (Transfer & Lunch Incl.): $163
- Transfer Heraklion Airport to RETHIMNO CITY area up to 7 : $157
- Private Wine | Food Pairing at Titakis Winery with Free Transfer: $153
- Transfer Heraklion Airport to MATALA area up to 7 customers: $149
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Poznan
Also for Poznan, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Poznan to Termy Maltanskie: $69
- Private Transfer from Poznan city to Wroclaw (WRO) Airport: $239
- Private Airport Transfer Poznań MINIVAN Vito or Similar: $109
- Private Airport Transfer Poznan E-Class or Similar: $65
- Private Airport Transfer to/from the City: $57
- Poznan airport - Poznan City Private transfer: $58
- Poznan Private Transfer from Poznan city centre to Poznan Airport: $39
- Poznan Private Transfer from Poznan Airport to City centre: $39
Is it cheaper to fly into Heraklion or Poznan?
Prices for flights to both Poznan 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 €52Poznan €9.89
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 Poznan
For Poznan, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Taste of Poland - dinner in Polish Home + tasting vodka: $55
- Poznan Private Traditional Polish Food Tour: $179
- Private Traditional Polish Food Tour: $179
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Heraklion €38Poznan €4.48
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 Poznan
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Poznan.
- 2 Hour Private Roots of Poznan Tour: $36
- Captivating Corners of Poznan - Walking Tour: $80
- From Torun Sightseeing Day Tour: $298
- Magic Christmas tour in Poznan: $134
- Old Town Poznan Walking Tour: $17
- Old Town Guided Walking Tour: $17
- Palace, Castle and Ancient Oaks - Rogalin and Kórnik guided tour from Poznan : $283
- Poznan Old Town and Citadel Park Private Walking Tour: $113
- Poznan Old Town and Citadel Park Private Walking Tour: $114
- Poznan Old Town and Croissant Museum Private Walking Tour: $139
- Poznan Old Town and Croissant Museum Private Walking Tour: $139
- Poznan Private City Walking Tour from Cathedral Island: $83
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHeraklion €26Poznan €2.99
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 Poznan
Also in Poznan, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Poznan Pub Crawl : $22
- Poznan Pub Crawl: $25
- City and Brewery Private Walking Tour with Beer: $157
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Heraklion and Poznan, we can see that Heraklion is more expensive. And not only is Poznan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Poznan would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Poznan 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 Poznan.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Heraklion Expensive? and Is Poznan Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Heraklion or Poznan?
Poznan has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Heraklion. When comparing the sizes of Heraklion and Poznan, 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 Poznan?
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 Poznan in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Heraklion and Poznan. The beaches, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Heraklion this time of year.
Heraklion is a little warmer than Poznan in the summer. The daily temperature in Heraklion averages around 25°C (78°F) in July, and Poznan fluctuates around 19°C (65°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Poznan this time of the year. In Heraklion, it's very sunny this time of the year. Heraklion usually receives more sunshine than Poznan during summer. Heraklion gets 366 hours of sunny skies, while Poznan receives 216 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Heraklion usually receives less rain than Poznan. Heraklion gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Poznan receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHeraklion 25°C (78°F)Poznan 19°C (65°F)
Should I visit Heraklion or Poznan in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Heraklion as well as Poznan. Many travelers come to Heraklion for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
In the autumn, Heraklion is much warmer than Poznan. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Heraklion in October average around 20°C (68°F), and Poznan averages at about 10°C (50°F).
In the autumn, Heraklion often gets more sunshine than Poznan. Heraklion gets 199 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Poznan receives 102 hours of full sun.
Heraklion usually gets more rain in October than Poznan. Heraklion gets 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Poznan receives 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHeraklion 20°C (68°F)Poznan 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Heraklion or Poznan in the Winter?
Both Poznan and Heraklion are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Heraklion in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Poznan can be very cold during winter. In January, Heraklion is generally much warmer than Poznan. Daily temperatures in Heraklion average around 12°C (54°F), and Poznan fluctuates around -2°C (29°F).
Heraklion usually receives more sunshine than Poznan during winter. Heraklion gets 121 hours of sunny skies, while Poznan receives 40 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Heraklion usually receives more rain than Poznan. Heraklion gets 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain, while Poznan receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHeraklion 12°C (54°F)Poznan -2°C (29°F)
Should I visit Heraklion or Poznan in the Spring?
Both Poznan and Heraklion during the spring are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Heraklion for the beaches and the activities around the city during these months.
Heraklion is much warmer than Poznan in the spring. The daily temperature in Heraklion averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Poznan fluctuates around 9°C (47°F).
It's quite sunny in Heraklion. In the spring, Heraklion often gets more sunshine than Poznan. Heraklion gets 224 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Poznan receives 155 hours of full sun.
Heraklion usually gets less rain in April than Poznan. Heraklion gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Poznan receives 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHeraklion 16°C (61°F)Poznan 9°C (47°F)
Typical Weather for Poznan and Heraklion
| Heraklion | Poznan | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 12°C (54°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | -2°C (29°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | 12°C (54°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | -0°C (32°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (56°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (74°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (78°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Nov | 17°C (63°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Dec | 14°C (58°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 0°C (33°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
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