A Travel Price Comparison for Greece Mykonos vs. Heraklion for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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Should you visit Mykonos or Heraklion?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Mykonos and Heraklion. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.

Where Should I go: Mykonos or Heraklion?

Mykonos

Mykonos, a Greek Island in the middle of the Aegean Sea, is part of the Cyclades group. Mykonos is one of the most touristy islands in the Aegean Sea and is famous for its whitewashed buildings that climb up the hill along with historic windmills, stunning hillside views, and fantastic seafood restaurants. Because of its popularity, Mykonos comes with a hefty tourist markup. Many passengers arrive here as part of a cruise, so during the day its small streets can become crowded with tourists and its harbor fills with large ships. August and July are the most popular times to visit, so if you're hoping to avoid to crowds it's best to come a few months earlier.

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.

Which city is cheaper, Heraklion or Mykonos?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Mykonos is €149, while the average daily cost in Heraklion is €158. 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 city. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Mykonos and Heraklion in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Mykonos €74
    Heraklion €81
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Mykonos €148
    Heraklion €162
Compare Hotels in Mykonos and Heraklion

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Hotels in Mykonos


Hotels in Heraklion


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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: Mykonos Hotel Prices and Heraklion Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Mykonos €24
    Heraklion €31
Typical Local Transportation prices in Mykonos

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Mykonos:


  • Bus to Paradise Beach (for 2)
    €5.60
  • Taxi to Kalafatis
    €13

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mykonos

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Mykonos:

  • Transfer from Mykonos Airport to Vryssi area up to 6 customers: $98
  • Transfer from Mykonos Airport to Tourlos area up to 6 customers: $98
  • Transfer from Mykonos Airport to Tagoo area up to 6 customers: $121
  • Transfer from Mykonos Airport to Super Paradise area up to 6 customers: $121
  • Transfer from Mykonos Airport to Platis Yalos area up to 6 customers: $98
  • Transfer from Mykonos Airport to Paraga area up to 6 customers: $121
  • Transfer from Mykonos Airport to Paradise area up to 6 customers: $121
  • Transfer from Mykonos Airport to Kalo Livadi area up to 6 customers: $121
  • Transfer from Mykonos Airport to Kalafatis area up to 6 customers: $121
  • Transfer from Mykonos Airport to Glastros area up to 6 customers: $98
  • Transfer from Mykonos Airport to Ftelia area up to 6 customers: $121
  • Transfer from Mykonos Airport to Elia area up to 6 customers: $121

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Heraklion

Also for Heraklion, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Departure Transfer Heraklion Area: $13
  • Arrival Transfer Heraklion Area: $13
  • Private Airport Transfer: Heraklion Airport (HER) to Heraklion: $25
  • Private Airport Transfer: from Heraklion to Heraklion Airport (HER): $25
  • Creta Private Transfer from Heraklion (HER) Airport to Heraklion Town: $27
  • Crete Private Transfer from Heraklion city to Heraklion (HER) Airport: $27
  • Creta Private Transfer from Heraklion (HER) Airport to Karteros: $27
  • Private Arrival Transfer: Heraklion Airport or Port to Crete Hotels: $33
  • Creta Private Transfer from Heraklion (HER) Airport to Kokkini Hani: $37
  • Creta Private Transfer from Heraklion (HER) Airport to Gournes: $37
  • Creta Private Transfer from Heraklion (HER) Airport to Gouves: $42
  • Creta Private Transfer from Heraklion (HER) Airport to Ammoudara: $42

Is it cheaper to fly into Mykonos or Heraklion?

Prices for flights to both Heraklion and Mykonos 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Mykonos €48
    Heraklion €52
Typical Food prices in Mykonos

Some typical examples of dining costs in Mykonos are as follows:


  • Two Ice cream Cones
    €4.50

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Mykonos

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Mykonos.

  • Traditional Lunch or Dinner at the Mykonian Spiti: $74
  • Mykonos Cooking Class: $159

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Heraklion

For Heraklion, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Live from Heraklion - Cheese Making and Vegeterian Pie Online Cooking class: $39
  • Cretan Cooking Class Gouves (Free Transfer Included): $86
  • Private Cooking Class Gouves (Free Transfer Included): $123
  • Heraklion Private Cretan Cooking Class at a Traditional Village: $218
  • Private Cooking Class and Wine Tasting in Heraklion: $440
  • Authentic Greek Food Cooking Class: $519
  • Crete: Farm Experience with Cooking Class, Pottery and Meal: $744

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Mykonos €23
    Heraklion €38

Tours and Activities in Mykonos

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Mykonos are as follows:

  • Best of Mykonos island, 4 hours private tour: $281
  • Delos Tour 3 to 5 customers: $505
  • Delos Tour 6 to 10 customers: $329
  • From 6.5-Hour Cruise to Delos and Rhenia: $100
  • Mykonos Shore Excursion: City & Island Tour: $250
  • Mykonos Walking Tour: $40
  • Discover Authentic Mykonos Tour: $51
  • Full-Day Catamaran Cruise with Fresh Lunch: $318
  • Full-Day Sightseeing Tour with Lunch: $159
  • Half-Day City Walking Tour and Island Bus Tour: $44
  • Little Venice Sunset Cruise: $57
  • South Coast Beach Hopping Boat Tour with BBQ Lunch: $139

Tours and Activities in Heraklion

For Heraklion, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Crete: Palace of Knossos Archaeological Site Entrance Ticket: $11
  • Skip the Line: Heraklion Archaeological Museum Entrance Ticket: $12
  • Skip the Line: Knossos Palace and Archaeological Site Entrance Ticket: $15
  • Knossos Palace: Pre-Booked E-Ticket & Smartphone Audio Tour: $19
  • Heraklion Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $19
  • Palace of Knossos 3D Virtual Audio Tour by Tablet: $20
  • From Rethymno: Full-Day Knossos and Heraklion Tour: $25
  • Royalty Heraklion City Tour-Market-Creta Aquarium: $25
  • Heraklion City Tour-Market-Creta Aquarium: $32
  • Day Tour: Spinalonga, Elounda, Agios Nikolaos, & Kolokitha: $41
  • Hersonissos: Acqua Plus Water Park Entrance Ticket: $42
  • From Heraklio: Full-Day Knossos & Heraklion Tour Guided English and German: $45

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Mykonos €20
    Heraklion €26

Sample the Local Flavors in Heraklion

Also in Heraklion, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Crete: Haralabakis Winery Tour & Wine Tasting: $101
  • Heraklion Area: Secrets of Olive Oil and Wine Tasting Tour: $169
  • The Gourmet Wine Tour of Heraklion area: $187

About these numbers

When comparing the travel costs between Mykonos and Heraklion, we can see that Heraklion is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.

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