Which place is cheaper, Lake Garda or Agadir?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Agadir or Lake Garda?
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 Lake Garda can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Agadir or Lake Garda?
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.
Lake Garda
As a gentle Mediterranean wind touches your skin, the aromatic fragrances of olive and lemon trees fill the air. Surrounded by lush gardens and Italian architecture in its ancient tans and beiges, you look to the horizon and find a paradise before your eyes: a shimmering lake, misty mountaintops, and a clear blue sky. Lake Garda is a popular holiday destination for locals of the Lombardy region and tourists alike. It has been shown that about 7% of Italy's tourists head straight for these gleaming blue shores. The largest lake in Italy, Lake Garda is located about halfway in between Brescia and Verona and between Venezia and Milano. Because it is surrounded by several different districts - Lombardy, Trentino, Alto, and the Veneto - Lake Garda is a culmination of culture that attracts cosmopolitan crowds. The lake is an ancient natural treasure Italy holds dear, with documents referring to Lake Garda dating as far back as the eighteenth century. The name "Garda" comes from the Germanic word "warda," which means "place of guard." Whether you are staying at one of the many luxurious resorts in Riva del Garda or are simply getting a pedicure in spa town Sirmione, Lake Garda continues to preserve its elegance and sophistication throughout the years.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Morocco, The Best Adventure Tours to Morocco, The Best Tours for Seniors to Italy, and The Best Contiki Tours to Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAgadir $59Lake Garda $178
The average daily cost (per person) in Agadir is $59, while the average daily cost in Lake Garda is $178. 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 Lake Garda in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAgadir $41Lake Garda $90
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAgadir $82Lake Garda $180
Compare Hotels in Agadir and Lake Garda
Looking for a hotel in Agadir or Lake Garda? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Agadir $4.19Lake Garda $70
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 Lake Garda
Also for Lake Garda, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Verona VRN Airport to Lake Garda: $109
- Verona Opera Arena: Transfer from Lake Garda & Opera Ticket: $128
Is it cheaper to fly into Agadir or Lake Garda?
Prices for flights to both Lake Garda 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 $13Lake Garda $45
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 Lake Garda
For Lake Garda, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 3 Hour Fresh Pasta and Tiramisù Private Cooking Class with Meal : $65
- Valpolicella Wine and Food Tour: $75
- Cusina - Cooking Class: Fresh Pasta with wine tasting: $86
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Cecina with Show Cooking: $93
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Agadir $3.20Lake Garda $32
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 Lake Garda
For Lake Garda, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Gardaland SEA LIFE Aquarium: Open Date Entry Ticket: $9.62
- Lake Garda Mini Cruise: Sirmione Peninsula: $13
- Hotel Villa Cariola Pool Entry Ticket: $20
- From San Felice del Benaco: Islands Boat Tour: $27
- Sunset Tour in Sirmione : $27
- Tour in the Winery and tasting: $32
- Bardolino: Vineyard Tour with Wine, Olive Oil & Food Tasting: $37
- Lazise: Beekeeping Farm Tour and Tasting Experience: $42
- Beekeeping Farm Tour and Tasting Experience in Lazise: $43
- Winery Tour and Tasting of Garda Wines in Lazise: $44
- Guided Boat Cruise to Sirmione from Garda/Bardolino: $48
- From Garda/Bardolino: 4-hour Guided Boat Cruise to Sirmione: $49
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAgadir -Lake Garda $21
Sample the Local Flavors in Lake Garda
Also in Lake Garda, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Bardolino: Wine tasting at Cantina Valetti: $26
- Wine Tasting and Tour of Lugana Wines in Sirmione: $32
- Wine Tasting with Local Food in Lazise Countryside: $32
- Vineyards Tour and Wine Tasting: $42
- Garda Hills Wine Tour and Tasting: $42
- Wine Tasting in Historical Center of Lazise: $44
- Art Experience with Food and Wine Tasting in Lazise: $55
- E-Bike Tour and wine tasting in Lazise Countryside: $87
- E-Bike Tour and Wine Tasting in Lazise: $87
- Lazise: Bike Tour and Wine Tasting: $90
- Castles boat tour with Bardolino wine tasting and nibbles: $98
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Agadir and Lake Garda, we can see that Lake Garda 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 Lake Garda 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 Lake Garda would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lake Garda 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 Lake Garda Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Agadir or Lake Garda?
Lake Garda 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 Lake Garda in the Summer?
Both Lake Garda 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. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Lake Garda because of the beaches, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences.
Agadir is around the same temperature as Lake Garda in the summer. The daily temperature in Agadir averages around 26°C (79°F) in July, and Lake Garda fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
In Lake Garda, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Agadir. In the summer, Agadir often gets less sunshine than Lake Garda. Agadir gets 253 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lake Garda receives 286 hours of full sun.
Agadir usually gets less rain in July than Lake Garda. Agadir gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Lake Garda receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAgadir 26°C (79°F)Lake Garda 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Agadir or Lake Garda in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Agadir and Lake Garda. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Agadir year-round. Also, the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Lake Garda this time of year.
In the autumn, Agadir is much warmer than Lake Garda. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Agadir in October average around 22°C (72°F), and Lake Garda averages at about 14°C (57°F).
In Agadir, it's very sunny this time of the year. Agadir usually receives more sunshine than Lake Garda during autumn. Agadir gets 238 hours of sunny skies, while Lake Garda receives 137 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Agadir usually receives less rain than Lake Garda. Agadir gets 22 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Lake Garda receives 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAgadir 22°C (72°F)Lake Garda 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Agadir or Lake Garda in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Agadir as well as Lake Garda. Agadir attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many travelers come to Lake Garda for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Lake Garda. In January, Agadir is generally much warmer than Lake Garda. Daily temperatures in Agadir average around 15°C (59°F), and Lake Garda fluctuates around 2°C (36°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 Lake Garda. Agadir gets 223 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lake Garda receives 98 hours of full sun.
Agadir usually gets less rain in January than Lake Garda. Agadir gets 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Lake Garda receives 55 mm (2.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAgadir 15°C (59°F)Lake Garda 2°C (36°F)
Should I visit Agadir or Lake Garda in the Spring?
Both Lake Garda 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 visitors come to Lake Garda in the spring for the beaches and the natural beauty.
Agadir is much warmer than Lake Garda in the spring. The daily temperature in Agadir averages around 19°C (66°F) in April, and Lake Garda fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Agadir. Agadir usually receives more sunshine than Lake Garda during spring. Agadir gets 273 hours of sunny skies, while Lake Garda receives 169 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Agadir usually receives less rain than Lake Garda. Agadir gets 13 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Lake Garda receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAgadir 19°C (66°F)Lake Garda 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Lake Garda and Agadir
| Agadir | Lake Garda | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 15°C (59°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 55 mm (2.1 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Apr | 19°C (66°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (79°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 88 mm (3.4 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Oct | 22°C (72°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (61°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.