Which place is cheaper, Playa de las Americas or Agadir?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Agadir or Playa de las Americas?
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 Playa de las Americas can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Agadir or Playa de las Americas?
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.
Playa de las Americas
If you are looking to escape your life - to relax on a modern day pleasure island, then you need to book a trip to the Playa de las Americas resort town. Located on the south coast of Tenerife, this party, beach, and vacation capital never goes to sleep. Packed with nightclubs, bars, live music, shops and restaurants, Playa de las Americas is the stuff Hollywood movies are made of.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Morocco, The Best Adventure Tours to Morocco, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Barcelona, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Madrid.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAgadir $59Playa de las Americas $209
The average daily cost (per person) in Agadir is $59, while the average daily cost in Playa de las Americas is $209. 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 Playa de las Americas in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAgadir $41Playa de las Americas $123
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAgadir $82Playa de las Americas $246
Compare Hotels in Agadir and Playa de las Americas
Looking for a hotel in Agadir or Playa de las Americas? 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 Playa de las Americas Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Agadir $4.19Playa de las Americas $60
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:
- From 2-Day El Borj Desert Tour with Transfer & Meals: $412
- Transfer Agadir to Casablanca: $284
- Private Transfer from Taroudant to Marrakesh Menara (RAK) Airport: $255
- Transfer Agadir to El Jadida: $247
- Private Transfer from Agadir to Marrakesh Menara (RAK) Airport: $219
- Privatr Transfer Marrakech - Agadir Taghazout: $202
- Transfer from Agadir to Mirleft: $170
- Agadir private transfer from Agadir airport (AGA) to Marrakech: $164
- Airport Transfer from Agadir to Casablanca : $146
- Agadir private transfer from Agadir airport (AGA) to Imsouane: $144
- Private V.i.p Transfert From Agadir To Marrakesh Or From Marrakesh To Agadir : $131
- From Legzira Beach and Tiznit Tour with Transfer: $128
Is it cheaper to fly into Agadir or Playa de las Americas?
Prices for flights to both Playa de las Americas 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 $13Playa de las Americas $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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Agadir $3.20Playa de las Americas $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
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAgadir -Playa de las Americas $9.18
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Agadir and Playa de las Americas, we can see that Playa de las Americas 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 Playa de las Americas 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 Playa de las Americas would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Playa de las Americas 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 Playa de las Americas Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Agadir or Playa de las Americas?
Agadir has a larger population, and is about 230 times larger than the population of Playa de las Americas. When comparing the sizes of Agadir and Playa de las Americas, 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 Playa de las Americas?
Playa de las Americas 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 Playa de las Americas in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Agadir as well as Playa de las Americas. Agadir attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Agadir is around the same temperature as Playa de las Americas in the summer. The daily temperature in Agadir averages around 26°C (79°F) in July, and Playa de las Americas fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Playa de las Americas. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Agadir this time of the year. In the summer, Agadir often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Playa de las Americas. Agadir gets 253 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Playa de las Americas receives 268 hours of full sun.
Agadir usually gets less rain in July than Playa de las Americas. Agadir gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAgadir 26°C (79°F)Playa de las Americas 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Agadir or Playa de las Americas in the Autumn?
Both Playa de las Americas and Agadir are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Agadir throughout the year.
In the autumn, Agadir is around the same temperature as Playa de las Americas. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Agadir in October average around 22°C (72°F), and Playa de las Americas averages at about 24°C (75°F).
It's quite sunny in Playa de las Americas. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Agadir. Agadir usually receives more sunshine than Playa de las Americas during autumn. Agadir gets 238 hours of sunny skies, while Playa de las Americas receives 200 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Agadir usually receives more rain than Playa de las Americas. Agadir gets 22 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAgadir 22°C (72°F)Playa de las Americas 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Agadir or Playa de las Americas in the Winter?
Both Playa de las Americas and Agadir during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Agadir because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In January, Agadir is generally cooler than Playa de las Americas. Daily temperatures in Agadir average around 15°C (59°F), and Playa de las Americas fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
It's quite sunny in Agadir. In the winter, Agadir often gets more sunshine than Playa de las Americas. Agadir gets 223 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Playa de las Americas receives 191 hours of full sun.
Agadir usually gets more rain in January than Playa de las Americas. Agadir gets 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAgadir 15°C (59°F)Playa de las Americas 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Agadir or Playa de las Americas in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Agadir and Playa de las Americas. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Agadir year-round.
Agadir is around the same temperature as Playa de las Americas in the spring. The daily temperature in Agadir averages around 19°C (66°F) in April, and Playa de las Americas fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Playa de las Americas this time of the year. In Agadir, it's very sunny this time of the year. Agadir usually receives more sunshine than Playa de las Americas during spring. Agadir gets 273 hours of sunny skies, while Playa de las Americas receives 205 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Agadir usually receives more rain than Playa de las Americas. Agadir gets 13 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 11 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAgadir 19°C (66°F)Playa de las Americas 20°C (68°F)
Typical Weather for Playa de las Americas and Agadir
| Agadir | Playa de las Americas | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 15°C (59°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Apr | 19°C (66°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (79°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Oct | 22°C (72°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (61°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
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