Which place is cheaper, Fez or Agra?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Agra or Fez?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Agra or Fez, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Agra or Fez?
Agra
In the north of India, in the state of Uttar Pradesh is the city of Agra. This land is home to great tales of emperors and majestic temples. It is the home to a magnificent past and the greatest symbol of love known to man, the Taj Mahal.
While this incredible structure is the main draw to this area, there is much more to see. Once the capital of the Mughal Empire, Agra can claim three different UNESCO World Heritage sites - the Taj Mahal, the Agra Fort and the abandoned city of Fatehpur Sikiri.
Fez
Fez is the historical capital of Morocco and has one of the country's most impressive and elaborate medinas. It's authentic and traditional atmosphere attracts travelers from all over the world. It's fun to wander the city's elaborate alleyways, sample the food, and soak up the sights and smells. In Fez's medina you'll find donkeys, carts, spices, and pottery. You'll find traditional foods, locals bartering for goods, and religious buildings that date back hundreds of years. The medina is also the world's largest car free urban zone.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Mumbai, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to India, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Morocco, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAgra $53Fez $95
The average daily cost (per person) in Agra is $53, while the average daily cost in Fez is $95. 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 Agra and Fez in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAgra $15Fez $35
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAgra $30Fez $70
Compare Hotels in Agra and Fez
Looking for a hotel in Agra or Fez? 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: Agra Hotel Prices and Fez Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Agra $9.80Fez $17
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Agra
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Agra:
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Tuk Tuk Ride$0.57
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Agra
Also for Agra, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Wildlife SOS Visit with One Way Transfer from Agra to Delhi: $52
- Transfer from Delhi to Jaipur with Tajmahal sight seeing: $187
- Transfer from Agra to Tundla railway station and vice versa: $34
- Transfer from Agra to Delhi Airport: $70
- Transfer Agra To Jaipur Via Fatehpur Sikri & Stepwell: $51
- Transfer Agra To Jaipur By Ac Car With Fatehpur sikari.: $85
- Sunrise Taj Mahal and Agra Fort Half-Day Tour with Transfer: $14
- Sunrise Taj Mahal & Fatehpur Sikri Tour With Transfer To Jaipur: $106
- Smooth Departure Transfer by Car from Agra to Lucknow: $100
- Private transfer from Agra to Varanasi by Car: $161
- Private transfer Agra to Varnashi: $246
- Private transfer Agra to Varnashi: $230
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Fez
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Fez:
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Taxi Ride$2.21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fez
Also for Fez, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- One-Way Transfer from Fez to Marrakech: $299
- Private Transfer from Fes to Rabat (RBA) Airport: $298
- Private Transfer From Fes to Marrakech via Volubilis and Rabat: $286
- Transfer Fes Airport to Safi: $279
- Transfer Fes Airport to Marrakech: $279
- Transfer Fes to Safi: $279
- Full Day Tour in Fez with Lunch and Transfer to Casablanca : $274
- From Fez : Private Casablanca Transfer Volubilis and Rabat: $239
- Private Transfer from Fes to Tanger via Meknes and Volubilis : $238
- Private Transfer : Fez-Marrakech, Marrakech -Fez : $238
- Private Fes to Casablanca transfer with visit Volubilis and Rabat: $232
- Meknes and Rabat Tour with Casablanca Transfer from Fes: $232
Is it cheaper to fly into Agra or Fez?
Prices for flights to both Fez and Agra 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 dayAgra $26Fez $45
Typical Food Prices in Agra
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Agra:
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Breakfast for Two$2.04
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Agra
For Agra, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cooking class with taj: $5.64
- Old Agra Market & Street Food Tour by Tuk-Tuk: $15
- Street Food Tour with Spice Market on Tuk-Tuk Ride: $18
- Agra Cooking Classes (Pick up and Drop available): $18
- Local Food Tour with Cooking Class in Home Agra: $20
- Dine In Indian, home cooked food Agra Food tour My Magic Kitchen: $21
- Indian Food Private Cooking Class: $21
- Old City & Street Food Tour in Car, Tuk Tuk or Bike: $21
- AI Cooking Class and Much More in a Local Family Home: $27
- Jaisalmer: Thar Desert Camel Safari with Dinner: $28
- Cooking Workshop and Vegetarian Dinner in Agra with Family: $28
- Private Indian Cooking Demonstration and In-Home Meal Minutes from the Taj Mahal: $33
Typical Food Prices in Fez
For Fez, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Yogurt$0.66
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Dinner for 2$13
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Fez
For Fez, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Lunch/Dinner with Moroccan family : $30
- Fez Cooking Class at a Traditional Riad with Market Visit: $40
- Cooking Class with Bread Workshop and Pastry in Fes: $48
- Moroccan Cooking Class and Fez Market Visit and Meal: $50
- Moroccan Cuisine Fez Cooking Class : $54
- Moroccan Cooking Class at a Riad in Fez: $60
- Unforgettable Fes Cooking Class with a local: $60
- Private 5 h Fez Cooking Class with a local family: $60
- Full Day Fes Cooking Class Experience: $64
- Traditional Moroccan Cooking Course in Dar 7 Louyat: $65
- Tagine cooking class in Fes: $65
- Fes Cooking class: $72
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Agra $19Fez $10
Typical Entertainment Prices in Agra
For Agra, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Entry to the Red Fort for Two$6.81
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Taj Mahal for Two$17
Tours and Activities in Agra
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Agra.
- Private 6 Hours: Agra Temples and Spiritual Sites Tour: $38
- Private Agra Tour to TajMahal from Delhi by Car: $27
- Skip-the-Line Private Tour to Taj Mahal and Agra Fort: $5.78
- Taj Mahal Skip the Line Guided Tour with Optional Add ons: $5.78
- Taj Mahal Sunrise & Agra Fort Private Tour with Add-ons: $20
- "Skip-the-Line Taj Mahal Tour With Guide": $15
- "Taj Mahal Sunrise Tour From Delhi": $105
- 05-Hours Taj Mahal & Agra Day Tour by TUK TUK: $5.00
- 1 Day Agra and 1 Day Jaipur Private Tour from Agra: $202
- 1 Day Private Tour of Agra - Taj Mahal & More: $35
- 11 Hour Taj Mahal Sunrise and Sunset Day Tour: $20
- 2 Days Jaipur City Tour from Agra: $85
Typical Entertainment Prices in Fez
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Fez's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Granary Fee$2.21
Tours and Activities in Fez
For Fez, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- A Unique Experience In Fez With A Guide And A Driver (Full Day): $214
- Fes Sightseeing Private Tour: $131
- Fez day Tour with Local Guide & driver : $79
- Half Day Tour In Fez Medina With (Private) Tour Guide: $48
- walking Tour in the oldest part of Fez (3-4 hours): $36
- 1 Day Private Tour from Fez to Volubilis Moulay Idriss and Meknes: $51
- 1 night 2 days Desert tour From Fes back to Fes: $100
- 2 Day Luxury Desert Tour from Fes to Fes or Marrakech: $131
- 2 Day Private Fez Desert Tour to Merzouga: $232
- 2 Days 1 Night Desert Tour from Fes to Marrakech (Luxury Camp ): $155
- 2 Days 1 Night Sahara Desert Tour from Fes To Fes Or Marrakech: $155
- 2 Days Luxury Magic Morocco Desert Tour From Fes To Fes: $173
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAgra $9.14Fez $13
Sample the Local Flavors in Fez
Also in Fez, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Full-Day Boutique Winery and Wine Tasting Tour from Fez: $274
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Agra and Fez, we can see that Fez is more expensive. And not only is Agra much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Agra is in Asia and Fez is in Africa, 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 Agra would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Agra 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 Fez would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Fez than you might in Agra.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Agra Expensive? and Is Fez Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Agra or Fez?
Agra has a larger population, and is about 48% larger than the population of Fez. When comparing the sizes of Agra and Fez, 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.
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.