Which place is cheaper, Gijon 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 Gijon?
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 Gijon can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Ait Ben Haddou or Gijon?
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.
Gijon
Gijon is a coastal city of the Asturias Principality of Spain. Known for its Roman past, museums, sculptures, and architecture, visitors have many opportunities to learn about Gijon's cultural and historic past. Given its location by the sea, the city is also skirted by a few nice beaches for a more leisurely getaway.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco, The Best Bicycle Tours in Spain, and The Best Adventure Tours to Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAit Ben Haddou $70Gijon $128
The average daily cost (per person) in Ait Ben Haddou is $70, while the average daily cost in Gijon is $128. 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 Gijon in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAit Ben Haddou $25Gijon $86
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAit Ben Haddou $50Gijon $172
Compare Hotels in Ait Ben Haddou and Gijon
Looking for a hotel in Ait Ben Haddou or Gijon? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ait Ben Haddou $29Gijon $10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gijon
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Gijon:
- Private Transfer from Gijon Cruise Port to Asturias Airport (OVD): $39
Is it cheaper to fly into Ait Ben Haddou or Gijon?
Prices for flights to both Gijon 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 $23Gijon $33
Typical Food Prices in Gijon
Some typical examples of dining costs in Gijon are as follows:
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Lunch for 2$23
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ait Ben Haddou $28Gijon $13
Tours and Activities in Gijon
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Gijon are as follows:
- Gijón Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Experience: $8.95
- Hiking Experience in Asturias, from Gijón or Oviedo: $93
- Classic romantic walking tour in Gijon: $192
- Fascinating Memories of the Gijon Walking Tour: $208
- Full-Day Cudillero and Luarca Private Tour from Gijon: $286
- Private Tour of Gijon City and Villaviciosa : $287
- Private Cultural Tour of Oviedo with Pickup: $297
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAit Ben Haddou $6.12Gijon $15
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ait Ben Haddou and Gijon, we can see that Gijon 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 Gijon 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 Gijon would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Gijon 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 Gijon 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.