Which place is cheaper, Braga or Ait Ben Haddou?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Ait Ben Haddou or Braga?
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 Braga can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Ait Ben Haddou or Braga?
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.
Braga
Located in the Cavado Valley of Northern Portugal, Braga is a medium sized city with both historical and modern characteristics. There is a university in town, known as Universidade do Minho, which gives the city a young feel with a lot of life. There are also many bars, clubs, and activities around to keep you entertained.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Porto, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAit Ben Haddou $72Braga $125
The average daily cost (per person) in Ait Ben Haddou is $72, while the average daily cost in Braga is $125. 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 Braga in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAit Ben Haddou $26Braga $60
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAit Ben Haddou $52Braga $120
Compare Hotels in Ait Ben Haddou and Braga
Looking for a hotel in Ait Ben Haddou or Braga? 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 Braga Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ait Ben Haddou $30Braga $23
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Braga
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Braga:
- Airport Transfer Porto> Viana do Castelo: $97
- Braga Private Transfer to Porto: $56
- Braga Private Transfer to/from Oporto Airport: $104
- Private Car Transfer from Braga to Lisbon with 2 hours for sightseeing: $286
Is it cheaper to fly into Ait Ben Haddou or Braga?
Prices for flights to both Braga 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 $24Braga $45
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Braga
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Braga.
- The Lingerie Restaurant Cabaret Show with Dinner: $49
- Small-Group Braga Food Tour With A Local Guide: $87
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ait Ben Haddou $29Braga $17
Tours and Activities in Braga
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Braga are as follows:
- Braga Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $3.35
- Braga Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tourer Hunt: $4.17
- Guimaraes Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Tour: $4.17
- Casa dos Coimbras ( Chapel and Tower ) ticket & drink: $5.49
- Self-Guided Walking Tour in Historic Center: $6.57
- Tuk Tuk City Tour: $16
- Tree and Slide Adventure in Lamas de Mouro at PNPG: $25
- Guided Tour in Fafe with Rally Museum: $33
- Paintball Experience : $34
- Bravaes Kayak Park Private Adventure: $39
- Small-Group Braga Half-Day Tour with Bom Jesus: $54
- Small-Group Braga Half-Day Tour with Bom Jesus: $55
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAit Ben Haddou $6.34Braga $24
Sample the Local Flavors in Braga
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Braga:
- Wine Tasting & Lunch | Quinta de Santa Cristina Vinho Verde: $58
- Green Wine Region-Small Group Tour with Lunch and Wine Tastings, from Porto city: $145
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ait Ben Haddou and Braga, we can see that Braga 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 Braga 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 Braga would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Braga 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 Braga 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.