Which place is cheaper, Bilbao or Agadir?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Agadir or Bilbao?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Agadir and Bilbao can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Agadir or Bilbao?
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.
Bilbao
The industrial city of Bilbao is located on a port of the Nervión River in northern Spain, an important location of Basque country. While the downtown is filled with skyscrapers and innovative architecture, it sits between a river and mountains of natural allure. A city of hard-workers to the core, Bilbao displays remnants of its industrial past, though in more recent years it has transformed into a center for art. It is now a popular location for visitors looking to experience art galleries and museums.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Morocco, The Best Adventure Tours to Morocco, The Best G Adventures Tours to Spain, and The Best 3-Day Tours from Madrid.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAgadir $59Bilbao $147
The average daily cost (per person) in Agadir is $59, while the average daily cost in Bilbao is $147. 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 Agadir and Bilbao in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAgadir $41Bilbao $78
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAgadir $82Bilbao $156
Compare Hotels in Agadir and Bilbao
Looking for a hotel in Agadir or Bilbao? 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: Agadir Hotel Prices and Bilbao Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Agadir $4.19Bilbao $28
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Agadir
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Agadir:
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CTM bus from Eassaouira to Agadir$13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Agadir
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Agadir:
- Agadir Private transfer from Agadir (AGA) Airport to Tiznit city or Aglou beach: $109
- "Agadir to Marrakesh: Private Transfer for Your Convenience": $120
- 4×4 Jeep Sahara Desert Tour with Lunch & Hotel Transfers: $49
- 4×4 Jeep Sahara Desert Tour with Lunch & Hotel Transfers: $46
- Agadir Airport (AGA): One-Way Transfer to Taghazout Hotels: $41
- Agadir Airport Private Transfers ( To or from Agadir city center only): $33
- Agadir Airport Transfer to your Hotel or place of stay in Agadir: $32
- Agadir Airport: Premium Transfer to Taghazout or Agadir 24/7: $20
- Agadir Al Massira Airport Transfer: $36
- Agadir Croco Parc Admission teckits and roundtransfer : $28
- Agadir Croco Park Transfer & Admission ticket: $26
- Agadir Crocoparc: Ticket and Transfer: $40
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bilbao
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bilbao:
- Private One way Airport Transfer Bilbao Airport to from Bilbao: $33
- Private transfer from Bilbao City Center to Bilbao Airport (BIO): $33
- Private transfer from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Bilbao City Center: $33
- Bilbao Airport Private Arrival Transfer to Various Cities : $45
- Departure Private Transfers: Bilbao City to Bilbao Airport BIO in Business Car: $50
- Bilbao Airport Transfers : Bilbao City to Bilbao Airport BIO in Business Car: $50
- Arrival Private Transfer from Bilbao airport BIO to Bilbao City by Business Car: $60
- Bilbao Airport Transfers : Bilbao City to Bilbao Airport BIO in Luxury Van: $66
- Departure Private Transfers: Bilbao City to Bilbao Airport BIO in Luxury Van: $66
- Private one way arrival OR departure transfer in Bilbao from/to airport: $67
- Bilbao Airport Transfers : Bilbao City to Bilbao Airport BIO in Luxury Car: $70
- Private Transfer on arrival and departure in Bilbao: $72
Is it cheaper to fly into Agadir or Bilbao?
Prices for flights to both Bilbao and Agadir 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 dayAgadir $13Bilbao $48
Typical Food Prices in Agadir
Some typical examples of dining costs in Agadir are as follows:
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Dinner$23
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Dinner$7.48
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Agadir
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Agadir.
- Camel Ride With Tea & BBQ Dinner Option: $17
- From Sunset Camel Ride w/ Transfers, Optional Dinner: $17
- Flamingo River Camel Ride with Optional BBQ Dinner: $18
- Agadir Camel Ride Flamingo River & BBQ Dinner: $19
- Camel Ride Tour with Tea and Dinner Option: $20
- Camel Ride With Tea & BBQ Dinner Option: $21
- From Agadir or Taghazout: Camel Ride BBQ Lunch or Dinner: $28
- From Sunset Camel Ride with BBQ Dinner and Transfer: $29
- Agadir Camel Trek Sunset Tour with Dinner Barbecue: $31
- Sunset Camel Safari with Moroccan Dinner & BBQ: $32
- Agadir Camel Riding +Sunset and Dinner( barbecue): $33
- Sunset Horse Ride With Dinner: $36
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bilbao
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bilbao.
- Basque Food Tour with Guide: $86
- The Original Bilbao Food Tour with Wine Pairings: $102
- Pintxos and Tapas Cooking Class in Bilbao : $109
- Basque Pintxos and Tapas Cooking Class with Open Bar: $112
- The Original Bilbao Food Tour with Wine Pairing: $115
- Basque Flavours: High End Food Tour of Bilbao with a Local: $120
- Paella Cooking Class with Sangria in Bilbao: $134
- Private Food Tour, Food Lovers with Tastings: $134
- Paella Cooking Class (with Basque Sangria) in Bilbao: $142
- Traditional Basque Cooking Class with Wine Tasting: $155
- Guggenheim Museum Visit & Private Walking Food Tour: $197
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Agadir $3.20Bilbao $31
Typical Entertainment Prices in Agadir
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Agadir are as follows:
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Show Tickets$2.24
Tours and Activities in Agadir
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Agadir are as follows:
- Guided tour of Argan Oil production factory for organic cosmetics: $4.36
- Argan Oil Factory Tour: $5.15
- Agadir or Taghazout : Sunday Market Souk El Had Guided Tour: $7.93
- Crocoparc Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket: $9.62
- Agadir : City Sightseeing Tour: $10
- From Agadir/Taghazout: Paradise Valley & Atlas Mountain Tour: $12
- Paradise Valley swimming Tour From Agadir & Taghazout: $12
- Agadir Half Day Sightseeing Tour City : $13
- City Sightseeing Tour With Agadir Oufella Attraction: $14
- City Sightseeing Tour With Agadir Oufella Visit: $14
- Explore Agadir Souk El Had With a Licensed Tour Guide: $14
- Agadir City Tour - Half Day - Guided By Couscous: $14
Tours and Activities in Bilbao
Here are a few actual costs in Bilbao for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Bilbao Cathedral and San Anton Church Entry Ticket: $4.28
- Bilbao Self-Guided Historical Walking Tour: $7.48
- VITORIA DE LEGEND night tour: $11
- Bilbao Confidential Tour: Industrialists and Bourgeois: $13
- 1- or 2-Hour Sightseeing Boat Tour: $15
- Tour of the Great Villas in Getxo and Hanging Bridge: $16
- Bilbao tour: $17
- San Mamés Museum and Stadium Tour: $18
- Bilbao Estuary and Abra Bay Boat Tour: $20
- Bilbao Historical Small Group Tour : $28
- Walking tour of Bilbao with pintxo and drink: $31
- Private Kayak Tour along the Getxo Coast and Hanging Bridge: $34
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAgadir -Bilbao $23
Sample the Local Flavors in Bilbao
Also in Bilbao, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl Bilbao: $25
- Immersive Evening Spanish Wine Tasting w/ Sommelier: $53
- Spanish Wine Tasting with Sommelier (close to Guggenheim museum): $54
- Pintxos and Wine Tasting Tour with Local Guide: $79
- Txakoli, Gaztelugatxe, & Urdaibai with wine tasting: $80
- Guided tour of Txakoli wine tasting and tasting of wine and typical products: $148
- Bilbao Txakoli Wine Tour: $176
- Guided Txacoli Wine Tasting: $187
- Rioja Wine Tour: 2 Wineries From Vitoria: $240
- From Rioja Architecture and Wine Tour: $241
- Rioja Wine Tour: 2 Wineries From Bilbao: $246
- Architectural Rioja Small Group Wine Tour with Lunch from Bilbao : $246
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Agadir and Bilbao, we can see that Bilbao is more expensive. And not only is Agadir much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Agadir is in Africa and Bilbao is in Europe, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Agadir would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Agadir 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 Bilbao would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bilbao than you might in Agadir.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Agadir Expensive? and Is Bilbao Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Agadir or Bilbao?
Agadir has a larger population, and is about 99% larger than the population of Bilbao. When comparing the sizes of Agadir and Bilbao, 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 Agadir or Bilbao?
Bilbao has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Agadir experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Agadir or Bilbao in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Agadir and Bilbao. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Agadir year-round. Furthermore, most visitors come to Bilbao for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
Agadir is a little warmer than Bilbao in the summer. The daily temperature in Agadir averages around 26°C (79°F) in July, and Bilbao fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
In Agadir, it's very sunny this time of the year. Agadir usually receives more sunshine than Bilbao during summer. Agadir gets 253 hours of sunny skies, while Bilbao receives 188 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Agadir usually receives less rain than Bilbao. Agadir gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Bilbao receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAgadir 26°C (79°F)Bilbao 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Agadir or Bilbao in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Agadir as well as Bilbao. Agadir attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the autumn months attract visitors to Bilbao because of the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
In the autumn, Agadir is a little warmer than Bilbao. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Agadir in October average around 22°C (72°F), and Bilbao averages at about 16°C (62°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Agadir this time of the year. In the autumn, Agadir often gets more sunshine than Bilbao. Agadir gets 238 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bilbao receives 125 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Bilbao. Agadir usually gets less rain in October than Bilbao. Agadir gets 22 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Bilbao receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAgadir 22°C (72°F)Bilbao 16°C (62°F)
Should I visit Agadir or Bilbao in the Winter?
Both Bilbao and Agadir are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Agadir throughout the year. Also, the museums and the shopping scene are the main draw to Bilbao this time of year.
In January, Agadir is generally much warmer than Bilbao. Daily temperatures in Agadir average around 15°C (59°F), and Bilbao fluctuates around 9°C (48°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Agadir. Agadir usually receives more sunshine than Bilbao during winter. Agadir gets 223 hours of sunny skies, while Bilbao receives 77 hours of full sun in the winter.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Bilbao. In January, Agadir usually receives less rain than Bilbao. Agadir gets 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Bilbao receives 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAgadir 15°C (59°F)Bilbao 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Agadir or Bilbao in the Spring?
Both Bilbao and Agadir during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Agadir because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, many travelers come to Bilbao for the activities around the city.
Agadir is much warmer than Bilbao in the spring. The daily temperature in Agadir averages around 19°C (66°F) in April, and Bilbao fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).
It's quite sunny in Agadir. In the spring, Agadir often gets more sunshine than Bilbao. Agadir gets 273 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bilbao receives 117 hours of full sun.
Bilbao gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Agadir usually gets less rain in April than Bilbao. Agadir gets 13 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Bilbao receives 129 mm (5.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAgadir 19°C (66°F)Bilbao 12°C (54°F)
Typical Weather for Bilbao and Agadir
| Agadir | Bilbao | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 15°C (59°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Apr | 19°C (66°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (79°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 22°C (72°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | 16°C (62°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 152 mm (6 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (61°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
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