Which place is cheaper, Santander or Agadir?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Agadir or Santander?
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 Santander can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Agadir or Santander?
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.
Santander
Santander is the capital of the Cantabria Region which runs along the northern coast of Spain. Located right on the bay, it is a place of many historic churches and a handful of interesting museums that range from archaeological discoveries of the region, to maritime history, and cultural features like bullfighting. There is also a large selection of beaches for those looking for a more relaxing getaway in the 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 10-Day Tours from Madrid, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Barcelona.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAgadir $59Santander $116
The average daily cost (per person) in Agadir is $59, while the average daily cost in Santander is $116. 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 Santander in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAgadir $41Santander $55
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAgadir $82Santander $110
Compare Hotels in Agadir and Santander
Looking for a hotel in Agadir or Santander? 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 Santander Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Agadir $4.19Santander $25
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 Santander
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Santander:
- Santander Private Departure Transfer: $35
- Santander Private Arrival Transfer: $35
- One-way Private Transfer From/To Santander Airport: $41
- Santander Private Transfer from the city centre to Santander Airport: $44
- Santander Private Transfer from Santander Airport to City centre: $44
- Private Transfer from Santander Port to Bilbao Airport: $252
- Private Transfer from Santander city to Bilbao Airport: $252
- Private Transfer from Santander city to Bilbao: $252
Is it cheaper to fly into Agadir or Santander?
Prices for flights to both Santander 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 $13Santander $44
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 $3.20Santander $19
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 Santander
Here are a few actual costs in Santander for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 1-Hour City Cruise Around the Bay: $14
- City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $22
- City Sightseeing Santander Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $23
- Obregón: Parque de la Naturaleza de Cabárceno Entry Ticket: $26
- From Potes, Santillana and Altamira Day Tour: $42
- Full Day Tour Lakes of Covadonga and Santillana from Santander: $46
- Guided Tour by Electric Bike: $53
- Full Day Self Guided Tour in Santillana del Mar and Comillas: $55
- From Santillana del Mar & Altamira Museum Tour: $64
- Santoña: Anchovy Factory Tour and Boat Trip: $70
- Tour to the Towns of the Western Coast of Cantabria: $79
- Picos, Santo Toribio Monastery and Potes Day Tour: $82
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAgadir -Santander $15
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Agadir and Santander, we can see that Santander 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 Santander 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 Santander would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Santander 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 Santander Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Agadir or Santander?
Agadir has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Santander. When comparing the sizes of Agadir and Santander, 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 Santander?
Santander 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 Santander in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Agadir and Santander. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Agadir year-round.
In the summer, Agadir is a little warmer than Santander. Typically, the summer temperatures in Agadir in July average around 26°C (79°F), and Santander averages at about 19°C (66°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Santander this time of the year. In Agadir, it's very sunny this time of the year. Agadir usually receives more sunshine than Santander during summer. Agadir gets 253 hours of sunny skies, while Santander receives 213 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Agadir usually receives less rain than Santander. Agadir gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Santander receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAgadir 26°C (79°F)Santander 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Agadir or Santander in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Agadir as well as Santander. Agadir attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Agadir is generally a little warmer than Santander. Daily temperatures in Agadir average around 22°C (72°F), and Santander fluctuates around 16°C (60°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 Santander. Agadir gets 238 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Santander receives 133 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Santander. Agadir usually gets less rain in October than Santander. Agadir gets 22 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Santander receives 138 mm (5.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAgadir 22°C (72°F)Santander 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Agadir or Santander in the Winter?
Both Santander and Agadir are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Agadir throughout the year.
Agadir is much warmer than Santander in the winter. The daily temperature in Agadir averages around 15°C (59°F) in January, and Santander 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 Santander during winter. Agadir gets 223 hours of sunny skies, while Santander receives 91 hours of full sun in the winter.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Santander. In January, Agadir usually receives less rain than Santander. Agadir gets 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Santander receives 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAgadir 15°C (59°F)Santander 9°C (49°F)
Should I visit Agadir or Santander in the Spring?
Both Santander 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.
In the spring, Agadir is much warmer than Santander. Typically, the spring temperatures in Agadir in April average around 19°C (66°F), and Santander averages at about 12°C (53°F).
It's quite sunny in Agadir. In the spring, Agadir often gets more sunshine than Santander. Agadir gets 273 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Santander receives 148 hours of full sun.
Santander gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Agadir usually gets less rain in April than Santander. Agadir gets 13 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Santander receives 135 mm (5.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAgadir 19°C (66°F)Santander 12°C (53°F)
Typical Weather for Santander and Agadir
| Agadir | Santander | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 15°C (59°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 119 mm (4.7 in) |
| Apr | 19°C (66°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (79°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 88 mm (3.4 in) |
| Oct | 22°C (72°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 181 mm (7.1 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (61°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 157 mm (6.2 in) |
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