A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Heraklion vs. Kutna Hora for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Heraklion or Kutna Hora?

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 Kutna Hora 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 Kutna Hora?

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.

Kutna Hora

Located to the east of Prague in the Central Bohemia Region, Kutna Hora is a city in the Czech Republic that dates back as a silver mining town in the medieval era. Today it is characterized by sights like the Gothic St. Barbara's Church, Sedlec Ossuary, and Church of the Assumption of Our Lady and Saint John the Baptist which are on the UNESCO World Heritage list.

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 Sightseeing Tours in Czech Republic, and The Best Cultural Tours in Czech Republic.


Which place is cheaper, Kutna Hora or Heraklion?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Heraklion is €195, while the average daily cost in Kutna Hora is €80. 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 Kutna Hora in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Heraklion 81
    Kutna Hora 28
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Heraklion 162
    Kutna Hora 56
Compare Hotels in Heraklion and Kutna Hora

Looking for a hotel in Heraklion or Kutna Hora? 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.

Hotels in Heraklion


Hotels in Kutna Hora


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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 Kutna Hora Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Heraklion 31
    Kutna Hora 8.12

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: $6,742
  • Knossos and Arch Museum of Heraklion (Guide+Transfer+Ticket) : $251
  • Luxury Yacht Escape from Ierapetra with Transfer & Meals Included: $209
  • Transfer Heraklion Airport or Port to Ammoudara Agios Nikolaos : $191
  • Private Transfer - Heraklion Cruise Port to Chania Airport (CHQ): $179
  • Airports/ports Transfers from /to Rethymno (one way): $167
  • Transfer Heraklion Airport to MATALA area up to 7 customers: $164
  • Transfer Heraklion Airport to PLAKA ELOUNTA area up to 7: $163
  • Transfer Heraklion Airport to AGIOS NIKOLAOS area up to 7 : $155
  • Heraklion Airport & Port Transfer to / from Rethymno: $152
  • Heraklion Int Airport (HER): Transfer to Heraklion hotels: $150
  • Transfer Heraklion Airport or Port to Ammoudara Agios Nikolaos up to 4 customers: $148

Is it cheaper to fly into Heraklion or Kutna Hora?

Prices for flights to both Kutna Hora 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Heraklion 90
    Kutna Hora 43

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
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Heraklion 38
    Kutna Hora 17

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: $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: $42
  • e-bike tour in Crete with guide and stroryteller Soulouksina: $167
  • Ηeraklion Walking Tour with Archaeological Museum: $90
  • 2 days Local Life Experience at Lassithi Plateau from Heraklion: $106
  • 4 Hour Fishing and Swimming Boat Experience in Schisma Eloundas: $149
  • 5Hour Safari Tour in Crete(Heraklion)with Quad,Jeep,Buggy & Lunch: $105
  • Adventure Jeep Safari Amazing sunset : $93
  • Aquaplus Admission Ticket: $36
  • Archaeological Museum of Heraklion Tour: $118

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Heraklion 26
    Kutna Hora 13

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 we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Heraklion and Kutna Hora, we can see that Heraklion is more expensive. And not only is Kutna Hora much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Kutna Hora would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Kutna Hora 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 Kutna Hora.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Heraklion Expensive? and Is Kutna Hora Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Heraklion or Kutna Hora?

Heraklion has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Kutna Hora. When comparing the sizes of Heraklion and Kutna Hora, 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.

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