A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Addis Ababa vs. Agadir for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Addis Ababa or Agadir?

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

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Addis Ababa or Agadir, 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: Addis Ababa or Agadir?

Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa is the capital city of Ethiopia and also the nation's largest when ranked by its population of over three million. There are also more than 120 international missions and embassies in Addis Ababa, making the city a hub for international diplomacy concerning Africa. Other draws include its thriving marketplaces, spicy food, and rich coffee.

Agadir

Agadir is a city with a long and tragic past. In 1960 the city suffered from an earthquake, destroying the city including the ancient Kasbah. Approximately 15,000 people were killed, 12,000 were injured and around 35,000 people were left homeless. They began rebuilding the city center on a grid system, making it easy for today's visitors to navigate and get around this city. The new city is full of boulevards with cafes and a mix of 1960s and classic Moroccan architecture. Today, the city is still growing and welcomes European vacationers to its resort destinations. Visitors appreciate the clean beaches, outstanding golf courses and luxurious health and beauty spas.

For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Morocco, and The Best Adventure Tours to Morocco.


Which place is cheaper, Agadir or Addis Ababa?

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 Addis Ababa is $29, while the average daily cost in Agadir is $75. 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 Addis Ababa and Agadir in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Addis Ababa $16
    Agadir $44
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Addis Ababa $32
    Agadir $88
Compare Hotels in Addis Ababa and Agadir

Looking for a hotel in Addis Ababa or Agadir? 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 Addis Ababa


Hotels in Agadir


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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: Addis Ababa Hotel Prices and Agadir Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Addis Ababa $2.82
    Agadir $4.58
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Addis Ababa

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Addis Ababa are as follows:


  • Short Taxi Ride
    $0.19

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Addis Ababa

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

  • Addis Ababa Airport pickup and Transfer: $23
  • Addis Ababa Airport transfer and shuttle service(privet): $23
  • Bole International Airport to Addis Ababa Private Transfer: $30
  • City/Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa - Shuttles: $40
  • Addis Ababa Airport in/out transfer: $49
  • Private Addis Ababa Airport Transfer: $55
  • Private Transfer from Bole Airport Addis Ababa (ADD) to Addis Ababa: $152

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Agadir

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


  • CTM bus from Eassaouira to Agadir
    $14

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Agadir

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Agadir:

  • From 2-Day El Borj Desert Tour with Transfer & Meals: $469
  • Privatr Transfer Marrakech - Agadir Taghazout: $283
  • Private Transfer from Taroudant to Marrakesh Menara (RAK) Airport: $275
  • Private Bus Transfer Between Agadir And Marrakech: $240
  • Transfer Agadir to Safi: $234
  • Agadir private transfer from Agadir airport (AGA) to Essaouira Airport: $218
  • Private transfer Marrakech Taroudant.: $212
  • Agadir private transfer from Agadir airport (AGA) to Mirleft: $208
  • Private transfer Agadir (AGA) city from or to Marrakech (RAK) city one way: $177
  • Reliable and Private Transfer From Agadir to Marrakech: $175
  • Private transfer Agadir Marrakech.: $157
  • Agadir private transfer from Agadir airport (AGA) to Imsouane: $157

Is it cheaper to fly into Addis Ababa or Agadir?

Prices for flights to both Agadir and Addis Ababa 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
    Addis Ababa $11
    Agadir $25
Typical Food Prices in Addis Ababa

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Addis Ababa:


  • Slice of Cake
    $0.04

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Addis Ababa

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

  • Addis Eats Food Tour with 12+ Tastings: $49
  • Totot Cultural Feast & Rhythm Show With Dinner: $54
  • Flavors of Ethiopia: Hands-On Cooking Class in Addis Ababa: $55
  • Food tour in Addis Ababa with airport pick-up.: $56
  • Addis Ababa Ethiopian cooking class Airport & hotel pick up: $68
  • Addis Ababa Food Tour: Eat Like a Local: $70
  • Yod Abyssinia Cultural Night: Dinner, Music, and Dance: $70
  • Half Day Food Tour Addis Ababa With Airport pickUp And Drop-Off: $75
  • Food tours in Addis Ababa tastever with lunch: $76
  • Private City Tour with Folkloric Dinner: $77
  • Addis abeba Full Cooking class.: $90
  • Cooking class in Addis Ababa: $95

Typical Food Prices in Agadir

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


  • Dinner
    $25
  • Dinner
    $8.17

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Agadir

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

  • Moroccan Cooking Class with Local Family: $6.83
  • Agadir/Taghazout : Sunset Sandboarding with Dinner & Quad Bike: $8.25
  • Guided Quad Biking, Sandboarding & Sunset BBQ Dinner: $8.25
  • Agadir Desert: Dinner Show with Quad Bike and Sunset Camel Ride: $9.43
  • Desert Tour: Camel, Quad Bike, Sandboarding & BBQ Dinner: $9.43
  • Agadir/Taghazout : Sunset Sandboarding, Canyon & Moroccan Dinner: $15
  • Agadir Camel Ride with BBQ and Couscous Dinner: $17
  • Flamingo River Camel Ride with Optional BBQ Dinner: $21
  • Agadir Camel Ride Flamingo River & BBQ Dinner: $21
  • Camel Ride With Tea & BBQ Dinner Option: $22
  • Camel Ride Experience With Dinner Option: $23
  • Agadir/Taghazout: Sunset Sandboarding Quad Bike & Moroccan Dinner: $25

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Addis Ababa $2.91
    Agadir $3.50

Tours and Activities in Addis Ababa

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Addis Ababa.

  • Traditional Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony Tour: $30
  • 5 hours Addis Ababa Layover city tour: $36
  • Layover in Addis Ababa 5 hours tour: $38
  • Sightseeing Walking Tour: $40
  • Open-bus Tour and Cycling: $41
  • Local Food Open Market, City Tours & More.: $42
  • 4 Hours Addis Ababa Cultural Discovery Tour: $42
  • Merkato Addis Ababa Guided Tour: $42
  • Mercato Market Guided Tour with Coffee Tasting: $43
  • Addis Ababa DayTours with Hotel/Airport pick up and drop off: $45
  • Entoto hill and Mercato Market layover tour: $45
  • Best of Addis Privet Guided city Tour: $46

Typical Entertainment Prices in Agadir

Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Agadir are as follows:


  • Show Tickets
    $2.45

Tours and Activities in Agadir

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

  • 1-in-3 Desert Tour: Sandboarding, Quad & Camel Ride with BBQ: $14
  • 2 - Day Zagora Desert Tour from Agadir: $232
  • 2 Days El Borj Desert Tour from Agadir: $295
  • 2 Days El Borj Desert Tour from Agadir and Taghazout: $224
  • 2 H Buggy Adventure in Agadir: $59
  • 2 Hours Camel Riding Adventure in the Forests & Rivers – Agadir: $25
  • 2 in 1 Agadir Paradise Valley + Berber breakfast & quad bike tour: $12
  • 2-Hour Private Yacht Cruise in Agadir: $162
  • 2-day tour: El Borj desert, Legzira, and Sidi Ifni from Agadir: $250
  • 3 Days Desert Tours from Marrakech to Fes: $242
  • 3 in 1 Agadir Desert Quad Ride Experience Sandboarding and BBQ: $118
  • 3-hour guided tour in Agadir: $18

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Addis Ababa $2.40
    Agadir -

Sample the Local Flavors in Addis Ababa

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Addis Ababa:

  • Pub-crawl Tour ( locally crafted beer and wine tasting ): $58
  • Night Tour Addis Ababa beer and wine tasting: $65


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Addis Ababa and Agadir, we can see that Agadir is more expensive. And not only is Addis Ababa much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Addis Ababa would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Addis Ababa 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 Agadir would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Agadir than you might in Addis Ababa.

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


Which is Bigger, Addis Ababa or Agadir?

Addis Ababa has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Agadir. When comparing the sizes of Addis Ababa and Agadir, 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.