Which place is cheaper, Crete or Bavaria?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Bavaria or Crete?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Bavaria or Crete, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Bavaria or Crete?
Bavaria
When someone says "Germany" you probably picture Lederhosen, sausages and beer. What you're actually picturing with that scene is the southern state of Bavaria. This region is like a scene from Hansel and Gretel – with stunning scenery and castles everywhere you look.
The largest federal state in Germany is home to approximately 12 and a half million people – all proud to be Bavarian. You'll find that many of the features of the Bavarian culture differ greatly from those in the rest of Germany. They know their roots and love their traditions, and they're always ready to share them with visitors.
With history, food, wine and plenty of kid-friendly activities, this is one area of the world where there really is something for everyone.
Crete
The largest and most populous island of Greece, Crete has become a frequent vacation destination for many visitors. The terrain of the place is quite varied - very mountainous stretching east to west, with lush valleys, fertile plateaus, gorges, and famous caves like Idaion, the birthplace of the Greek god Zeus. The surrounding smaller islands and beaches are key attractions as well.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Germany, The Best Walking Tours in Germany, The Best Contiki Tours to Greece, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Greece.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBavaria €245,875Crete €144
The average daily cost (per person) in Bavaria is €245,875, while the average daily cost in Crete is €144. 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 Bavaria and Crete in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBavaria €132,547Crete €55
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Compare Hotels in Bavaria and Crete
Looking for a hotel in Bavaria or Crete? 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: Crete Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bavaria €18,325Crete €47
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bavaria
Also for Bavaria, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- First Class Transfer in Munich Airport MUC: $215
- Private Transfer from Nuremberg to Prague with Beer Museum : $268
- Airport Transfer: Munich Airport MUC to Munich by Business Car: $166
- Arrival Transfer Munich Train Station to Munich by Luxury Car: $81
- Arrival Transfer Munich Train Station to Munich by Luxury Van: $71
- Arrival Transfer: Munich Airport MUC to Munich by Luxury Car: $265
- Departure Transfer: Munich to Munich Airport MUC by Business Car: $166
- Departure Transfer: Munich to Munich Airport MUC by Luxury Car: $265
- Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Innsbruck Airport (INN) - Transfer: $108
- Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Munich Airport (MUC)-Departure Transfer: $200
- Guided Nymphenburg Palace Tour with Transfers & skip the line.: $244
- Munich Airport (MUC) Private Transfer to Munich City/Hotels: $112
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Crete
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Crete:
- Private Transfer Port/Airport to/from Ierapetra: $299
- Full-Day Trip to Santorini island by Boat from Ag.Nikolaos Elounda with Transfer: $276
- Taxi Transfers from Heraklion Airport to Rethymno City : $263
- Knossos and Arch Museum of Heraklion (Guide+Transfer+Ticket) : $251
- Crete : Samaria Easy way Gorge from Sfakia with Private Transfer: $249
- One-Way Private Taxi/Transfer Heraklion to/from Chania: $238
- Crete Private Taxi and Transfer from Kalyves to Heraklion: $236
- Heraklion and Chania Transfer with Sightseeing in Rethymno: $228
- Transfer from Chania airport to Paleochora up to 3 or vise versa: $219
- Luxury Yacht Escape from Ierapetra with Transfer & Meals Included: $210
- Transfer Heraklion Airport to IERAPETRA area up to 7 customers: $202
- Heraklion: Santorini Day Trip with Boat Transfer & Oia Visit: $198
Is it cheaper to fly into Bavaria or Crete?
Prices for flights to both Crete and Bavaria 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 dayBavaria €89,227Crete €58
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bavaria
For Bavaria, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Flavors of A Self Guided Food Tour in Munich: $20
- Hard Rock Cafe Munich with Set Lunch or Dinner : $35
- Christmas Markets Food Tour in Munich: $66
- Regensburg Private Tour. Personalities, Art and Food Tour: $95
- Munich Old Town Food Tour with 10+ Bavarian Specialties: $110
- Nuremberg Food Tour with Full Meal & Drinks by Do Eat Better: $130
- Munich Food Tour with Full Meal & Drinks by Do Eat Better: $130
- Munich Christmas Market Food Tour with Tastings: $155
- Lunch Like a Local: Munich's ORIGINAL Viktualienmarkt Food Tour: $161
- Munich : Oktoberfest Dinner Table reservation large beer tent: $238
- Premium Private Tour: Munich's ORIGINAL Viktualienmarkt Food Tour: $299
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Crete
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Crete.
- Traditional Cretan Night: Live Show and Dinner: $33
- Traditional Dance Show and Buffet Dinner with Wine: $34
- Troy Dinner-Show: $36
- Olive Oil Factory Tour, Dinner & Traditional Dancing: $66
- Olive Oil Festival in Cretan Farm with Traditional Dinner: $78
- Heraklion: Finikia Horse Riding Tour with Lunch or Dinner: $81
- The Delicious Chania Street Food Tour : $96
- Half Day Sunset Tour in Rethymno with Dinner and Wine: $101
- Chania Walking Food Tours Crete with a local!: $101
- Sightseeing Day Trip with Cooking Lesson and Lunch: $102
- Full-Day Jeep Safari Tour with Cooking Lesson: $105
- Chania: Evening Feasts A Journey through Cretan Flavors Food Tour: $108
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bavaria €15,702Crete €25
Tours and Activities in Bavaria
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Bavaria.
- A Self-Guided Bavarian Tour of Munich's Hidden Wonders: $3.57
- Self Guided Tours Munich With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.57
- Walking tour Nuremberg: $3.57
- Nuremberg Walking Tour: $3.57
- Rothenburg Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $4.51
- Regensburg Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Tour: $4.77
- Würzburg Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $4.78
- Nuremberg Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $4.99
- The Story of Jakob Fugger: A Self-Guided Audio Tour through Medieval Augsburg: $5.00
- Ingolstadt Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $6.40
- Würzburg Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $6.40
- Augsburg Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $6.40
Tours and Activities in Crete
Here are a few actual costs in Crete for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 4x4 Safari tour Southern Crete Tripitis Gorge: $118
- Adventure Safari Tour Secrets of the southern Crete : $110
- E-Ticket to Heraklion Archaeological Museum with Audio Guide: $26
- Knossos Palace Heraklion City Tour: $47
- Wine & Olive Oil tasting one day private tour in Crete: $184
- e-bike tour in Crete with guide and stroryteller Soulouksina: $168
- Αrchaeological Museum of Herakleion Entry Ticket: $24
- 4 Hour Fishing and Swimming Boat Experience in Schisma Eloundas: $150
- 4x4 Cretan Experience from Rethymnon: $113
- 5Hour Safari Tour in Crete(Heraklion)with Quad,Jeep,Buggy & Lunch: $105
- 6-Hours Safari Tour in Damnoni and Skinaria Beach, from Plakias: $34
- Adventure Jeep Safari Amazing sunset : $93
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBavaria €6,000Crete €22
Sample the Local Flavors in Bavaria
Also in Bavaria, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Augsburg Pub Crawl: $36
- Guided tour and beer tasting in the middle of the Hadern brewery: $42
- Pub Crawls Private Tour in Wuerzburg: $47
- Beer and Brewery Tour in Munich: $56
- Lindau Private guided tour with wine tasting: $59
- Private city rally in Würzburg including wine tasting: $66
- Romantic Road Day Trip from Würzburg to Rothenburg/Tauber incl. Wine tasting : $106
- Garmisch Historical Pub Crawl: $284
Sample the Local Flavors in Crete
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Crete:
- Local Wine Tasting & Visit to the Ancient Olive Tree: $143
- Heraklion: Half Day Small Group Wine Tour with Wine Tastings: $150
- Ecobike-Knossos Palace-Wine tasting-Olive oil tasting: $180
- Cave and Cretan Brewery tour with lunch: $186
- PRIVATE Walking Tour with Lunch and Wine Tasting by a Sommelier: $192
- The Gourmet Wine Tour of Heraklion area: $198
- Gastronomy tour and wine tasting in traditional villages : $216
- Heraklion SUV Private Guided Wine Tour with Lunch : $237
- From Elounda Private Heraklion Wine Tour with Tastings and Lunch: $251
- Private Wine Tour: $270
- From Heraklion: Villages and Vines A Scenic Wine Tasting Journey: $289
- Private Knossos Skip The Line Tour inc. lunch & wine tasting: $337
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bavaria and Crete, we can see that Bavaria is more expensive. And not only is Crete much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Crete would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Crete 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 Bavaria would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bavaria than you might in Crete.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bavaria Expensive? and Is Crete Expensive?.
Which has a larger population, Bavaria or Crete?
Bavaria has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Crete. When comparing the sizes of Bavaria and Crete, 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.