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

Should you visit Ait Ben Haddou or Budva?

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 Budva can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Ait Ben Haddou or Budva?

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.

Budva

A coastal resort in Montenegro, Budva is probably the country's most popular tourist destination. Not only does it host a number of great beaches, but it is also home to a picturesque old town center located on a small peninsula. Some of its best features include narrow winding lanes, historic buildings, churches, and small squares.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Montenegro, and The Best Adventure Tours to Montenegro.


Which place is cheaper, Budva 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.

The average daily cost (per person) in Ait Ben Haddou is $71, while the average daily cost in Budva is $123. 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 Budva in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Ait Ben Haddou $26
    Budva $40
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Ait Ben Haddou $52
    Budva $80
Compare Hotels in Ait Ben Haddou and Budva

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


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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 Budva Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Ait Ben Haddou $29
    Budva $22

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Budva

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Budva are as follows:


  • Daily Car Rental
    $71

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Budva

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Budva:

  • AIRPORT TRANSFER Montenegro Budva Tivat Podgorica Kotor Perast: $72
  • Herceg Novi to Budva one way transfer: $147
  • Kotor to Budva one way transfer: $103
  • Private One Way Transfer from Dubrovnik to Budva: $321
  • Private Transfer Service in Montenegro: $30
  • Private Transfer from Budva or Becici to Dubrovnik airport: $244
  • Private Transfer from Budva to Dubrovnik: $278
  • Private Transfer from Budva to Podgorica Airport and city: $41
  • Private Transfer from Petrovac to Dubrovnik airport: $244
  • Private Transfer from Petrovac to Tivat airport: $83
  • Private Transfer from Sveti Stefan to Tivat airport: $72
  • Private transfer Tivat/Kotor/Budva-Podgorica: $128

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

Prices for flights to both Budva 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 $24
    Budva $58

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Ait Ben Haddou $29
    Budva $24

Tours and Activities in Budva

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

  • 1-Hour Guided Lipa Cave Adventure in Montenegro: $17
  • Kotor and Budva walking city tour: $43
  • Night Lights Kayak Adventure : $44
  • Great Cruise From Budva to Boka Bay in a Day: $59
  • Soul of Montenegro: Kotor, Lovcen and Cetinje Day Tour: $62
  • Private Boat Tour Adventure In Budva - Sightseeing & Snorkeling : $67
  • Exploring Caves & Private Boat Tour: $71
  • Great tour of coastal monasteries in Budva - Walking on the path of history!: $72
  • Budva 1 hour Private walking tour: $79
  • From Petrovac or Skadar Lake Cruise with Lunch: $83
  • Great Tour Of Coastal Monasteries Of Budva - Private Tour: $87
  • Montenegro Highlights Tour & Lake Cruise: $106

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Ait Ben Haddou $6.22
    Budva $15


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ait Ben Haddou and Budva, we can see that Budva 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 Budva 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 Budva would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Budva 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 Budva Expensive?.