Which place is cheaper, Vigo or Heraklion?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Heraklion or Vigo?
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 Vigo 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 Vigo?
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.
Vigo
Originally a small fishing town, Vigo has grown to become the most populated municipality in the region of Galicia in northwestern Spain. Remnants of the old world still exist in its historic center architecture and plazas, while the commodities of a modern city have blended into its boundaries. The old center remains the hub of activity with plenty to see and do, shopping and dining included.
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 G Adventures Tours to Spain, and The Best 3-Day Tours from Madrid.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHeraklion €158Vigo €99
The average daily cost (per person) in Heraklion is €158, while the average daily cost in Vigo is €99. 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 Vigo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHeraklion €81Vigo €43
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHeraklion €162Vigo €86
Compare Hotels in Heraklion and Vigo
Looking for a hotel in Heraklion or Vigo? 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 Vigo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Heraklion €31Vigo €37
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 Vigo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Vigo:
- Private Transfer from Vigo Cruise Port to Porto Hotels: $43
- Private Transfer from Vigo Cruise Port to Porto Airport (OPO): $43
- One-Way Private Transfer From/To Vigo Airport: $54
Is it cheaper to fly into Heraklion or Vigo?
Prices for flights to both Vigo 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 €52Vigo €35
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 Vigo
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Vigo.
- Gourmet Hands on Cooking Class in Galicia with the Chef: $162
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Heraklion €38Vigo €10
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 Vigo
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Vigo are as follows:
- Afternoon Walking Tour in Pontevedra: $18
- Albarino : Sensorial experience and Heritage: $129
- Essential Walking Tour through the Emblematic Places of Vigo: $32
- Exclusive Vigo experience: $155
- Full Day Santiago de Compostela Private Tour from Vigo, Shore Excursion: $169
- Full-Day Excursion to Santiago from Vigo for Cruisers Only: $75
- GROUP walking tour in Vigo: $1.09
- Monumental Morning Walking Tour in Pontevedra: $17
- Morning electric bike tour of Vigo and photography contest: $76
- New 2-hour Electric Bike Tour and Photography Contest: $34
- Night Walking Tour of Pontevedra: $21
- Private Tour in Ourense: $82
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHeraklion €26Vigo €5.71
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 Vigo, we can see that Heraklion is more expensive. And not only is Vigo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Vigo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Vigo 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 Vigo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Heraklion Expensive? and Is Vigo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Heraklion or Vigo?
Vigo has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Heraklion. When comparing the sizes of Heraklion and Vigo, 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 Vigo?
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 Vigo in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Heraklion as well as Vigo. 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 Vigo in the summer. The daily temperature in Heraklion averages around 25°C (78°F) in July, and Vigo fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Vigo. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Heraklion this time of the year. In the summer, Heraklion often gets more sunshine than Vigo. Heraklion gets 366 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vigo receives 299 hours of full sun.
Heraklion usually gets less rain in July than Vigo. Heraklion gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Vigo receives 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHeraklion 25°C (78°F)Vigo 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Heraklion or Vigo in the Autumn?
Both Vigo and Heraklion are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Heraklion for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
In the autumn, Heraklion is a little warmer than Vigo. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Heraklion in October average around 20°C (68°F), and Vigo averages at about 17°C (62°F).
Heraklion usually receives more sunshine than Vigo during autumn. Heraklion gets 199 hours of sunny skies, while Vigo receives 174 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Vigo. In October, Heraklion usually receives less rain than Vigo. Heraklion gets 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Vigo receives 164 mm (6.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHeraklion 20°C (68°F)Vigo 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Heraklion or Vigo in the Winter?
Both Vigo and Heraklion during the winter are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Heraklion in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In January, Heraklion is generally a little warmer than Vigo. Daily temperatures in Heraklion average around 12°C (54°F), and Vigo fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
In the winter, Heraklion often gets more sunshine than Vigo. Heraklion gets 121 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vigo receives 110 hours of full sun.
Vigo gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Heraklion usually gets less rain in January than Vigo. Heraklion gets 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain, while Vigo receives 232 mm (9.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHeraklion 12°C (54°F)Vigo 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Heraklion or Vigo in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Heraklion and Vigo. Most visitors come to Heraklion for the beaches and the activities around the city during these months.
Heraklion is a little warmer than Vigo in the spring. The daily temperature in Heraklion averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Vigo fluctuates around 13°C (56°F).
In Heraklion, it's very sunny this time of the year. Heraklion usually receives more sunshine than Vigo during spring. Heraklion gets 224 hours of sunny skies, while Vigo receives 198 hours of full sun in the spring.
Vigo receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Heraklion usually receives less rain than Vigo. Heraklion gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Vigo receives 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHeraklion 16°C (61°F)Vigo 13°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Vigo 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 (50°F) | 232 mm (9.1 in) |
| Feb | 12°C (54°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 230 mm (9.1 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (56°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (74°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (78°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 17°C (63°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 186 mm (7.3 in) |
| Dec | 14°C (58°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 228 mm (9 in) |
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