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

Should you visit Ait Ben Haddou or Playa del Ingles?

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 Playa del Ingles can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Ait Ben Haddou or Playa del Ingles?

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.

Playa del Ingles

Translating to "Englishman's Beach," Playa del Ingles is a sea resort located on the south coast of the Gran Canaria island of Spain's Canary Islands. Since the 1960s it has been built up to accommodate tourists from around the world, especially from Europe. Some of the most popular attractions include an abundance of bars and clubs as well as beachside activities like swimming, surfing, scuba, and snorkeling.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco, The Best Budget Tours to Spain, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Spain.


Which place is cheaper, Playa del Ingles or Ait Ben Haddou?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Ait Ben Haddou is $72, while the average daily cost in Playa del Ingles is $201. 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 Playa del Ingles in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Ait Ben Haddou $26
    Playa del Ingles $103
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Ait Ben Haddou $52
    Playa del Ingles $206
Compare Hotels in Ait Ben Haddou and Playa del Ingles

Looking for a hotel in Ait Ben Haddou or Playa del Ingles? 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 Playa del Ingles


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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
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Ait Ben Haddou $30
    Playa del Ingles $69

Is it cheaper to fly into Ait Ben Haddou or Playa del Ingles?

Prices for flights to both Playa del Ingles 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
    Playa del Ingles $54

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Ait Ben Haddou $29
    Playa del Ingles $37

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Ait Ben Haddou $6.34
    Playa del Ingles $8.77


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