Which place is cheaper, Bilbao 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.
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Should you visit Ait Ben Haddou or Bilbao?
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 Bilbao can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Ait Ben Haddou or Bilbao?
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.
Bilbao
The industrial city of Bilbao is located on a port of the Nervión River in northern Spain, an important location of Basque country. While the downtown is filled with skyscrapers and innovative architecture, it sits between a river and mountains of natural allure. A city of hard-workers to the core, Bilbao displays remnants of its industrial past, though in more recent years it has transformed into a center for art. It is now a popular location for visitors looking to experience art galleries and museums.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Spain, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Spain.
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Ait Ben Haddou Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAit Ben Haddou $87Bilbao $178
The average daily cost (per person) in Ait Ben Haddou is $87, while the average daily cost in Bilbao 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 Ait Ben Haddou and Bilbao in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAit Ben Haddou $25Bilbao $76
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAit Ben Haddou $50Bilbao $152
Compare Hotels in Ait Ben Haddou and Bilbao
Looking for a hotel in Ait Ben Haddou or Bilbao? 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: Ait Ben Haddou Hotel Prices and Bilbao Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ait Ben Haddou $29Bilbao $27
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bilbao
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bilbao:
- Arrival Private Transfer from Bilbao airport BIO to Bilbao City by Business Car: $59
- Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Bilbao City Center Transfer: $111
- Bilbao Airport (BIO) to San Sebastian City Center Transfer: $418
- Bilbao Airport Transfers : Bilbao City to Bilbao Airport BIO in Luxury Car: $69
- Bilbao Airport Transfers : Bilbao City to Bilbao Airport BIO in Luxury Van: $65
- Bilbao Airport Transfers to Pamplona: $413
- Bilbao Airport Transfers to San Sebastian: $312
- Bilbao Airport Transfers to Santander: $312
- Bilbao Airport Transfers to Vitoria-Gasteiz: $206
- Bilbao Airport to the Basque Country: Private Transfers: $90
- Bilbao city to Bilbao Airport (BIO) - Departure Private Transfer: $49
- Private Transfer from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Bilbao Cruise Port: $73
Is it cheaper to fly into Ait Ben Haddou or Bilbao?
Prices for flights to both Bilbao 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
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Food Meals for one dayAit Ben Haddou $40Bilbao $81
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bilbao
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bilbao.
- Basque Food Tour with Guide: $83
- The Original Bilbao Food Tour with Wine Pairings: $100
- The High End Bilbao Food Tour for Foodies: $106
- The High End Food Tour of Bilbao with a Local: $108
- Basque Pintxos and Tapas Cooking Class with Open Bar: $111
- The Award-Winning Bilbao Food Tour & Wine Pairing by Basque Local: $111
- Basque Pintxos and Tapas Cooking Class in Bilbao: $113
- Paella Cooking Class with Sangria in Bilbao: $132
- Traditional Basque Cooking Class with Wine Tasting: $153
- Private Luxury Pintxos & Premium Wines Gourmet Food Tour: $178
- Guggenheim Museum Skip-the-Line Guided Tour & Dinner: $190
- Exclusive basque gourmet pintxos and premium wines food tour: $190
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ait Ben Haddou $28Bilbao $30
Tours and Activities in Bilbao
Here are a few actual costs in Bilbao for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Bilbao´s Old Town Responsible Free Walking Tour: $2.12
- Bilbao´s Old Town Responsible Free Walking Tour: $2.25
- Bilbao Cathedral and San Anton Church Entry Ticket: $4.23
- 30-Minute Entry Ticket to a Cat Café: $7.40
- Bilbao Self Guided Historical Walking Tour: $7.54
- Year of Love in Quest Experience: $8.08
- Bilbao Old Town Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $9.28
- VITORIA DE LEGEND night tour: $11
- San Mamés Museum and Stadium Tour: $17
- Bilbao tour + Artxanda Funicular in Spanish: $18
- A Self-Guided Tour from Old Town to the Guggenheim Museum: $20
- 1- or 2-Hour Sightseeing Boat Tour: $21
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAit Ben Haddou $6.15Bilbao $22
Sample the Local Flavors in Bilbao
Also in Bilbao, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Unique Spanish Wine Tasting with Sommelier - In Bilbao: $52
- Spanish Wine Tasting with Sommelier (close to Guggenheim museum): $53
- Pintxos and Wine Tasting Tour with Local Guide: $78
- From La Rioja Wineries Day Trip with Wine Tastings: $79
- Guided tour of Txakoli wine tasting and tasting of wine and typical products: $146
- Bilbao Txakoli Wine Tour: $175
- Guided Txacoli Wine Tasting: $185
- Rioja Wine Tour: 2 Wineries From Bilbao: $243
- Rioja Wine Tour: Winery & Traditional Lunch From Vitoria: $248
- From Rioja Architecture and Wine Tour: $259
- From Private San Sebastian, Pintxo, and Wine Tour: $261
- Premium Wine Tour of Rioja with Gourmet Lunch (From Bilbao): $328
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ait Ben Haddou and Bilbao, we can see that Bilbao 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 Bilbao 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 Bilbao would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bilbao 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 Bilbao Expensive?.
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.