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

Should you visit Agadir or Diani?

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 Diani can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Agadir or Diani?

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.

Diani

Diani is a major beach resort town on the Indian Ocean coast of Kenya. It is located 30 kilometers south of Mombasa and the beach has been voted Africa’s leading beach destination several times. With a flawless, long stretch of white-sand beach hugged by lush forest and kissed by surfable waves, it’s no wonder Diani Beach is so popular. This resort town scores points with a diverse crowd: party people, families, honeymooners, backpackers and water-sports enthusiasts. But Diani also has some of the best accommodation in Kenya, from budget party hostels to funky kitesurfing lodges and intimate honeymoon spots. Most places are spread along the beach road, hidden behind a line of forest. When lazing in a hammock gets tiring, visit the coral mosques with their archways that overlook the open ocean, venture into the sacred forests where guides hug trees that speak in their ancestors' voices, or take in the monkey sanctuary – all are good ways to experience more of the coast than the considerable charms of sun and sand.

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


Which place is cheaper, Diani or Agadir?

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 Agadir is $74, while the average daily cost in Diani is $69. 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 Diani in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Agadir $44
    Diani $23
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Agadir $88
    Diani $46
Compare Hotels in Agadir and Diani

Looking for a hotel in Agadir or Diani? 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 Agadir


Hotels in Diani


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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 Diani Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Agadir $4.51
    Diani $15
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:

  • taghazout transfer to Marrakech private taxi service one way: $88
  • agadir crocoparc tickets with pick-up and return transfer All-Inclusive: $29
  • Transfer to and from Agadir / Taghazout / Agadir Airport: $15
  • Transfer from Agadir Airport to Hotel: $34
  • Transfer and shuttle Agadir Al Massira Airport: $44
  • Transfer Taghazout to Agadir airport: $55
  • Transfer Al Massira Agadir Airport to Hotel or Residence: $29
  • Transfer Agadir to Safi: $233
  • Transfer Agadir to El Jadida: $266
  • Taxi Transfer Agadir Airoport: $12
  • Taxi Private Transfer from Agadir Airport: $26
  • Taxi Agadir Airport Transfer: $32

Is it cheaper to fly into Agadir or Diani?

Prices for flights to both Diani 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Agadir $24
    Diani $35
Typical Food Prices in Agadir

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


  • Dinner
    $25
  • Dinner
    $8.05

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Agadir

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

  • Guided Sandboarding & Sunset BBQ Dinner: $5.93
  • Moroccan Cooking Class with Local Family: $6.83
  • Agadir Desert Sandboarding: Dinner Show with Sunset Camel Ride: $9.41
  • Agadir/Taghazout : Sunset Sandboarding, Canyon & Moroccan Dinner: $15
  • 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
  • Sunset Horse or Camel Ride with Dinner in Habitant House: $29
  • Sunset Sandboarding & Canyon Visit w/ Opt. Dinner: $30
  • Sunset Sandboarding, Canyon, Quads & Moroccan Dinner: $30
  • Agadir Camel Riding +Sunset and Dinner( barbecue): $35

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Agadir $3.45
    Diani $15
Typical Entertainment Prices in Agadir

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


  • Show Tickets
    $2.42

Tours and Activities in Agadir

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

  • "Panoramic: Cable Car Experience Tickets and city tour": $26
  • 2 - Day Zagora Desert Tour from Agadir: $232
  • 2 Days El Borj Desert Tour from Agadir and Taghazout: $223
  • 2 Hour Buggy Tour in Agadir: $105
  • 2 Hour Quad Adventure in Takate Sidi Bibi: $47
  • 2 Hours Camel Riding Experience in Agadir: $35
  • 2 days Tour to Agafay Desert & Marrakech from Agadir: $223
  • 2-Day Hiking & Canyoning Adventure in Tafraout: $176
  • 2-Hour Private Yacht Cruise in Agadir: $163
  • 2-day tour: El Borj desert, Legzira, and Sidi Ifni from Agadir: $250
  • 3 in 1 Agadir Desert Quad Ride Experience Sandboarding and BBQ: $94
  • 3-Hour Agadir City Tour: $12

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Agadir -
    Diani $8.89

Sample the Local Flavors in Agadir

Also in Agadir, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Agadir After Dark Guided Pub Crawl: $24


When comparing the travel costs between Agadir and Diani, we can see that Agadir 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 Africa, 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 Agadir Expensive? and Is Diani Expensive?.