Which place is cheaper, Brno or Heraklion?
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 Heraklion or Brno?
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 Brno 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 Brno?
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.
Brno
Brno is a city in the Czech Republic known for its modernist and baroque buildings, gardens, museums, and churches. There are many monuments and cultural features especially related to the city's Moravian history, like the Moravian Museum and Moravian Gallery. It is also uniquely located between a landscape of South Moravian Vineyards and northern Moravian Karst topography.
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 One Week (7-Day) Tours in Czech Republic, and The Best Adventure Tours to Czech Republic.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHeraklion €195Brno €169
The average daily cost (per person) in Heraklion is €195, while the average daily cost in Brno is €169. 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 Brno in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHeraklion €81Brno €70
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHeraklion €162Brno €140
Compare Hotels in Heraklion and Brno
Looking for a hotel in Heraklion or Brno? 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 Brno Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Heraklion €31Brno €2.57
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Heraklion
Also for Heraklion, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airports/ports Transfers from /to Rethymno (one way): $167
- Crete Private Taxi Transfer from Heraklion to Bali: $104
- Crete Private Taxi and Transfer from Heraklion to Panormo: $112
- Crete Private Transfer from Heraklion to Hersonissos: $56
- Crete Private Transfer to&from Heraklion Airport Port all Crete: $39
- From Airport to Elounda Private Transfer: $123
- From Private Helicopter Transfer to Greek Islands: $6,742
- From Voulisma Beach Day Trip with Hotel Transfer: $36
- Heraklion Airport & Port Transfer to / from Agios Nikolaos: $127
- Heraklion Airport & Port Transfer to / from Rethymno: $152
- Heraklion Airport & Port Transfer to Hersonissos, Piskopiano: $96
- Heraklion Airport (HER) to Heraklion - Arrival Private Transfer: $42
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Brno
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Brno:
- Private Transfer from Brno to Prague with 2 hours for sightseeing: $154
- Private Transfer From Vsetín to Jablůnka: $298
Is it cheaper to fly into Heraklion or Brno?
Prices for flights to both Brno 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 €90Brno €97
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Heraklion
For Heraklion, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Crete: Traditional Dance Show and Buffet Dinner with Wine: $34
- Troy Dinner-Show: $36
- Crete : Cooking Lessons In Lasithi Plateau: $45
- Hersonissos: Spectacular Dinner Show Ticket: $47
- Cretan Village Feast, Live Music, Dancers & Local Dinner: $54
- Crete: Olive Oil Festival, Farm Dinner, Live Show & Pickup: $76
- Olive Oil Festival in Cretan Farm with Traditional Dinner: $78
- Dia Island Sunset Boat Tour with Dinner: $80
- Cretan Cooking Class at Archanes Village with transfer & Lunch: $82
- Crete: Land Rover Safari with Sunset Viewing, Dinner, & Wine: $99
- Full-Day Jeep Safari Tour with Cooking Lesson: $104
- Jeep Tour Psiloritis the Mountain of Gods & Cooking Lesson: $114
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Heraklion €38Brno -
Tours and Activities in Heraklion
For Heraklion, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- CRETAquarium Entrance Ticket in Crete: $9.56
- Mobile Self-Guided Audio Sightseeing Tour: $12
- Video Games Museum Entry Ticket: $12
- Heraklion Area: CRETAquarium Admission Ticket: $14
- Archaeological Museum Ticket with City Audio Tour: $19
- Crete: Day Tour to Heraklion City, Market & CRETAquarium: $21
- Heraklion City Tour - Aquarium: $22
- Heraklion Museum Ticket and City Audio Tour: $22
- Heraklion Market and CretAquarium Guided Tour: $23
- Minoan Day Experience: $24
- E-Ticket to Heraklion Archaeological Museum with Audio Guide: $26
- Spinalonga Kritsa Olive Factory Tour From Heraklion: $30
Tours and Activities in Brno
Here are a few actual costs in Brno for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Brno Food Tasting Tour of Hidden Gems for Small Groups: $104
- 3 Hour Private Tour with a Local Guide in Brno: $72
- BMP tank driving experience Prague: $297
- Brno Historical Walking Tour: $36
- Brno Private Walking Tour: $275
- Brno's Historic Gems: A Private Walking Tour: $168
- Discover Near Best Czech Caves & Karst Full-Day tour: $274
- Discover near Wonders of Moravian Karst - Half-Day tour: $251
- Half Day Tour to the Macocha Abyss and The Punkva Caves: $101
- History Tour to Auschwitz from Ostrava: $222
- Private Tour to Auschwitz from Brno: $298
- Quad ride adventure Prague: $132
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHeraklion €26Brno €2.26
Sample the Local Flavors in Heraklion
Also in Heraklion, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Guided Organic Wine Tasting & Vineyard Tour: $40
- Cretan Wine Tasting Experience: $41
- Ecobike Tour with Wine Tasting: $100
- Walking city tour & Wine tasting: $100
- Wine Tasting E-Bike Tour: $104
- Half Day Small Group Wine Tour with Wine Tastings: $149
- Ecobike-Knossos Palace-Wine tasting-Olive oil tasting: $179
- The Gourmet Wine Tour of Heraklion area: $197
- Knossos, Olive Grove, Winery - Distillery with Tastings & Lunch : $221
- Olive oil and Wine Tour with Lunch: $235
- Heraklion SUV Private Guided Wine Tour with Lunch : $237
- Guided Tour Palace of Knossos & Archanes Wine Tasting Tour: $416
When comparing the travel costs between Heraklion and Brno, 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.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Heraklion Expensive? and Is Brno Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Heraklion or Brno?
Brno has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Heraklion. When comparing the sizes of Heraklion and Brno, 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 Brno?
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 Brno in the Summer?
Both Brno and Heraklion during the summer are popular places to visit. The summer months attract visitors to Heraklion because of the beaches, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.
Heraklion is a little warmer than Brno in the summer. The daily temperature in Heraklion averages around 25°C (78°F) in July, and Brno fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
In Brno, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Heraklion. In the summer, Heraklion often gets more sunshine than Brno. Heraklion gets 366 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Brno receives 236 hours of full sun.
Heraklion usually gets less rain in July than Brno. Heraklion gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Brno receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHeraklion 25°C (78°F)Brno 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Heraklion or Brno in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Heraklion and Brno. The city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene are the main draw to Heraklion this time of year.
In the autumn, Heraklion is much warmer than Brno. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Heraklion in October average around 20°C (68°F), and Brno averages at about 12°C (54°F).
Heraklion usually receives more sunshine than Brno during autumn. Heraklion gets 199 hours of sunny skies, while Brno receives 129 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Heraklion usually receives more rain than Brno. Heraklion gets 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Brno receives 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHeraklion 20°C (68°F)Brno 12°C (54°F)
Should I visit Heraklion or Brno in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Heraklion as well as Brno. Many travelers come to Heraklion for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Brno can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Heraklion is generally much warmer than Brno. Daily temperatures in Heraklion average around 12°C (54°F), and Brno fluctuates around 2°C (36°F).
In the winter, Heraklion often gets more sunshine than Brno. Heraklion gets 121 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Brno receives 49 hours of full sun.
Heraklion usually gets more rain in January than Brno. Heraklion gets 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain, while Brno receives 25 mm (1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHeraklion 12°C (54°F)Brno 2°C (36°F)
Should I visit Heraklion or Brno in the Spring?
Both Brno and Heraklion are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Heraklion in the spring for the beaches and the activities around the city.
Heraklion is a little warmer than Brno in the spring. The daily temperature in Heraklion averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Brno fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Heraklion. Heraklion usually receives more sunshine than Brno during spring. Heraklion gets 224 hours of sunny skies, while Brno receives 167 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Heraklion usually receives around the same amount of rain as Brno. Heraklion gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Brno receives 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHeraklion 16°C (61°F)Brno 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Brno and Heraklion
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 12°C (54°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Feb | 12°C (54°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (56°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (74°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (78°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Nov | 17°C (63°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Dec | 14°C (58°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
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