A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Ait Ben Haddou vs. Bellagio for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Ait Ben Haddou or Bellagio?

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 Ait Ben Haddou and Bellagio can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Ait Ben Haddou or Bellagio?

Ait Ben Haddou

Think of a time when you've seen Jerusalem in a movie. Chances are what you're really looking at is the traditional, mud brick city of Ait Ben Haddou, Morocco. This city on the edge of the High Atlas Mountains has been an UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987, and has also been seen in movies like Lawrence of Arabia, Orson Welles' Sodom and Gomorrah, Jesus of Nazareth, the French version of Cleopatra, Bertolucci's Sheltering Sky, Scorsese's Kundun, Gillies MacKannon's Hideous Kinky, Ridley Scott's Gladiator, Oliver Stone's Alexander the Great, and in some scenes from Game of Thrones.

Bellagio

Bellagio is a small town on the coast of Lake Como. It is known for it's small, historic town center with historical Italian architecture, the beautiful coastline, good cuisine, and relaxed atmosphere.

The town itself is not cheap, as prices here tend to be high for pretty much everything. That's generally because Bellagio offers to much to visitors that it draws a decent crowd of tourists.

With lovely gardens, nice restaurants of all prices ranges, and beautiful scenes everywhere you look, this town is worth a visit.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco, The Best G Adventures Tours to Italy, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Rome.


Which place is cheaper, Bellagio or Ait Ben Haddou?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

  • Ait Ben Haddou Prices
    Morocco Prices
    Bellagio Prices
    Italy Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Ait Ben Haddou $87
    Bellagio $268

The average daily cost (per person) in Ait Ben Haddou is $87, while the average daily cost in Bellagio is $268. 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 Ait Ben Haddou and Bellagio in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Ait Ben Haddou $25
    Bellagio $174
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Ait Ben Haddou $50
    Bellagio $348
Compare Hotels in Ait Ben Haddou and Bellagio

Looking for a hotel in Ait Ben Haddou or Bellagio? 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 Ait Ben Haddou


Hotels in Bellagio


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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: Ait Ben Haddou Hotel Prices and Bellagio Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Ait Ben Haddou $29
    Bellagio $9.45

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bellagio

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bellagio:

  • From Bellagio : Private 1-Way Transfer to Malpensa airport: $377

Is it cheaper to fly into Ait Ben Haddou or Bellagio?

Prices for flights to both Bellagio and Ait Ben Haddou 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
    Ait Ben Haddou $40
    Bellagio $83

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bellagio

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

  • Bellagio Food Tour + Villa Melzi: $206

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Ait Ben Haddou $28
    Bellagio -

Tours and Activities in Bellagio

Here are a few actual costs in Bellagio for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Lake Como Shared Boat Tour: $42
  • Lake Como: Villa Melzi Garden Entry Ticket with Ferries: $70
  • Lake Como: Villa Carlotta Entry Tickets with Ferries: $77
  • Lake Como: Small-Group Kayak Tour: $92
  • From Milan: Como & Bellagio Guided Tour & Lake Como Cruise: $105
  • Shared Sunset Boat Tour with Prosecco Aperitif: $116
  • Lake Como Sunset Kayak Villas Experience: $116
  • Lake Como: Golden Hour Guided Kayak Tour: $155
  • Vintage Wooden Boat Rowing Experience on Lake Como: $185
  • The E-Bike Tasting Tour: $227
  • From Milan: Bellagio & Lake Como Small Group Tour: $263
  • Bellagio Walking Tour + Lunch + Villa Balbianello: $312

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Ait Ben Haddou $6.15
    Bellagio $20

Sample the Local Flavors in Bellagio

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

  • Bellagio Wine Tasting + Villa Melzi: $137


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ait Ben Haddou and Bellagio, we can see that Bellagio is more expensive. And not only is Ait Ben Haddou much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Ait Ben Haddou is in Africa and Bellagio 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 Ait Ben Haddou would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Ait Ben Haddou 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 Bellagio would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bellagio than you might in Ait Ben Haddou.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Ait Ben Haddou Expensive? and Is Bellagio Expensive?.