Which place is cheaper, La Rochelle 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 La Rochelle?
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 La Rochelle can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Ait Ben Haddou or La Rochelle?
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.
La Rochelle
La Rochelle is a lovely French city in the province of Charente-Maritime. It's located in western France and is a seaport on the Bay of Biscay. Most people who visit the city enjoy exploring the "Vieux Port" or Old Harbour area. This area is the heart of the city and it is a beautiful neighborhood that has many seafood restaurants and nice architecture. It's particularly enjoyable to walk around during the evening hours. Ile de Re is connected to the city by a bridge and is also a nice place to visit. If you head out of town, the surrounding countryside is very rural. North of the city is Venise Verte, which is very marshy and has many small canals. It's a popular area for inland boating.
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 Paris, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Paris.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAit Ben Haddou $70La Rochelle $122
The average daily cost (per person) in Ait Ben Haddou is $70, while the average daily cost in La Rochelle is $122. 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 La Rochelle in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAit Ben Haddou $25La Rochelle $72
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAit Ben Haddou $50La Rochelle $144
Compare Hotels in Ait Ben Haddou and La Rochelle
Looking for a hotel in Ait Ben Haddou or La Rochelle? 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 La Rochelle Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ait Ben Haddou $29La Rochelle $19
Hired Cars and Shuttles in La Rochelle
Also for La Rochelle, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from La Rochelle Cruise Port to Nantes Hotels: $88
- Private Transfer from La Rochelle Port to Nantes Airport (NTE): $88
Is it cheaper to fly into Ait Ben Haddou or La Rochelle?
Prices for flights to both La Rochelle 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 $23La Rochelle $37
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ait Ben Haddou $28La Rochelle $14
Tours and Activities in La Rochelle
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for La Rochelle.
- La Rochelle : Discovery Stroll and Reading Walking Tour: $2.13
- Entry Ticket to the 3 Towers: $12
- La Rochelle Towers Entrance Ticket: $12
- Les Minimes and Bay Boat Tour: $18
- Guided tour of La Rochelle The splendor of merchants in the 18th century: $22
- Planet Exotica entrance ticket: $23
- Coastline Sailing Cruise: $27
- 2-Hour Sunset Sailing Cruise: $31
- 3-Hour Sailing cruise: $37
- La Rochelle Seaside Segway Tour - 1h: $43
- Lighthouse at the End of the World Segway Tour - 1h: $43
- Discover Discovery Walking Tour of La Rochelle: $44
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAit Ben Haddou $6.12La Rochelle $17
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ait Ben Haddou and La Rochelle, we can see that La Rochelle 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 La Rochelle 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 La Rochelle would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in La Rochelle 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 La Rochelle 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.