Which place is cheaper, Caen or Agadir?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Agadir or Caen?
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 Caen can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Agadir or Caen?
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.
Caen
Caen is a city in France on the coast in the Calvados department of Lower Normandy. Caen is known for its historical buildings built during the reign of William the Conqueror, who was buried there. The town was destroyed almost completely in 1944 during WWII and it is a remarkable achievement that Caen has kept so many of its historical monuments given the terrible battle that besieged the town following the Normandy beach landings. After the war the town passed through 15 years of reconstruction, and continued to improve afterwards. In recent years the town has made further significant efforts and Caen now has an attractive, carefully restored, historic center. The city has also preserved the memory of its past by erecting a memorial and a museum dedicated to peace, the Memorial de Caen. The city is often considered the archetype of Normandy.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Morocco, The Best Adventure Tours to Morocco, The Best 10-Day Tours in France, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in France.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAgadir $59Caen $132
The average daily cost (per person) in Agadir is $59, while the average daily cost in Caen is $132. 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 Caen in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAgadir $41Caen $65
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAgadir $82Caen $130
Compare Hotels in Agadir and Caen
Looking for a hotel in Agadir or Caen? 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 Caen Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Agadir $4.19Caen $38
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:
- transfer from & to agadir city& airport to imsouane village surf : $60
- taghazoute bay resorts to crocoparc agadir transfer included : $38
- shutlle transfer agadir airport to hotels city center : $11
- agadir sunrise Goats on the argan Trees& crocoparc with transfer : $38
- Transfers Shuttle agadir airport to or from taghazoute resorts hotels : $24
- Transfer from Agadir to the beautiful town Tafraoute: $93
- Transfer from Agadir to Tiznit: $61
- Transfer from Agadir to Mirleft: $170
- Transfer from Agadir to Aglou : $89
- Transfer from Agadir airport to hotel: $38
- Transfer Services: $33
- Transfer Agadir to El Jadida: $247
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Caen
Also for Caen, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Caen Carpiquet Airport (CFR) to Caen - Arrival Private Transfer: $32
- Caen to Caen Carpiquet Airport (CFR) - Departure Private Transfer: $32
- Private Transfer Round-Trip from Caen Airport (CFR) to Caen: $63
Is it cheaper to fly into Agadir or Caen?
Prices for flights to both Caen 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 $13Caen $43
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Agadir $3.20Caen $20
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:
- 1 Day tour in Essaouira from agadir & taghazoute bay ressorts: $38
- Agadir city Tour with big Souk Elhad: $37
- Day tours to Mini Sahara Desert + Massa Tiznit: $71
- 2 Day Tour to El Borj Desert from Agadir : $176
- 2 Days 1 Night Tour in Tafraoute and Canyon of Ait Mansour: $273
- 2 Hour Private Massage and Hammam Experience: $44
- 2 Hours Agadir Camel Riding Tour: $22
- 2 activity in some day in agadir camel Ride & city tour agadir : $49
- 2-Hour Sunset Camel Ride Adventure in Agadir Beach: $45
- 3 in 1 = city tour half day + camel ride 2hours + hammam massage 2hours: $90
- 4 Days Private Tour from Agadir to Marrakech in luxury Camp: $1,176
- 4 Excursions In 1 Pack = City tour + Quads + Hammam-massage + Paradise Valley: $120
Tours and Activities in Caen
For Caen, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Memorial Museum Entrance Ticket: $21
- Caen Like a Local: Customized Guided Walking Tour: $51
- Private custom tour with a local guide: $59
- Private Custom Tour with a Local Guide in Caen: $60
- Private Guided Bike Tour of Cabourg and Dives in French: $74
- Guided Tour in an Old Convertible Car on the Côte de Nacre: $93
- Guided D-Day Sites Tour & Caen Memorial Museum Ticket: $127
- Mémorial de Caen Museum Admission and Guided Tour of D-Day Sites: $133
- Private Guided Walking Tour: $160
- Guided Tour of the Landing Sites and the Memorial of Caen: $191
- Small Group Guided D-Day Tour and Mémorial de Caen Museum: $201
- D-Day private tour Juno Beach departing Caen with audio guide. 2Pers. minimum: $268
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAgadir -Caen $18
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Agadir and Caen, we can see that Caen 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 Caen 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 Caen would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Caen 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 Caen Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Agadir or Caen?
Agadir has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Caen. When comparing the sizes of Agadir and Caen, 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 Caen?
Caen 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 Caen in the Summer?
Both Caen and Agadir during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Agadir because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, most visitors come to Caen for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In July, Agadir is generally a little warmer than Caen. Daily temperatures in Agadir average around 26°C (79°F), and Caen fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
In Caen, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Agadir. In the summer, Agadir often gets more sunshine than Caen. Agadir gets 253 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Caen receives 227 hours of full sun.
Agadir usually gets less rain in July than Caen. Agadir gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Caen receives 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAgadir 26°C (79°F)Caen 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Agadir or Caen in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Agadir and Caen. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Agadir year-round. Furthermore, the autumn months attract visitors to Caen because of the city's sights and attractions.
Agadir is much warmer than Caen in the autumn. The daily temperature in Agadir averages around 22°C (72°F) in October, and Caen fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).
In Agadir, it's very sunny this time of the year. Agadir usually receives more sunshine than Caen during autumn. Agadir gets 238 hours of sunny skies, while Caen receives 128 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Agadir usually receives less rain than Caen. Agadir gets 22 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Caen receives 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAgadir 22°C (72°F)Caen 12°C (54°F)
Should I visit Agadir or Caen in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Agadir as well as Caen. Agadir attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the museums and the cuisine are the main draw to Caen this time of year.
It's quite cold in Caen in the winter. In the winter, Agadir is much warmer than Caen. Typically, the winter temperatures in Agadir in January average around 15°C (59°F), and Caen averages at about 5°C (41°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Agadir this time of the year. In the winter, Agadir often gets more sunshine than Caen. Agadir gets 223 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Caen receives 70 hours of full sun.
Agadir usually gets less rain in January than Caen. Agadir gets 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Caen receives 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAgadir 15°C (59°F)Caen 5°C (41°F)
Should I visit Agadir or Caen in the Spring?
Both Caen and Agadir are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Agadir throughout the year. Also, many travelers come to Caen for the activities around the city.
In April, Agadir is generally much warmer than Caen. Daily temperatures in Agadir average around 19°C (66°F), and Caen fluctuates around 9°C (49°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Agadir. Agadir usually receives more sunshine than Caen during spring. Agadir gets 273 hours of sunny skies, while Caen receives 171 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Agadir usually receives less rain than Caen. Agadir gets 13 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Caen receives 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAgadir 19°C (66°F)Caen 9°C (49°F)
Typical Weather for Caen and Agadir
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 15°C (59°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 5°C (42°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Apr | 19°C (66°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (79°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Oct | 22°C (72°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (61°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
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