Which place is cheaper, Volterra 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 Volterra?
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 Volterra can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Ait Ben Haddou or Volterra?
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.
Volterra
Located in Tuscany, Volterra has an interesting history and impressive sights for travelers who want to see more of the Tuscan region than the popular city of Florence. The town was originally a Neolithic settlement and is believed to have been continuously inhabited since the end of the 8th century BC. It was a bishop's residence during the 5th century and then an episcopal power during the 12th century. It was later conquered by the Florentines but opposition to their rule led to much rebellion.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Italy, and The Best Walking Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAit Ben Haddou $72Volterra $113
The average daily cost (per person) in Ait Ben Haddou is $72, while the average daily cost in Volterra is $113. 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 Volterra in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAit Ben Haddou $26Volterra $68
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAit Ben Haddou $52Volterra $136
Compare Hotels in Ait Ben Haddou and Volterra
Looking for a hotel in Ait Ben Haddou or Volterra? 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 Volterra Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ait Ben Haddou $30Volterra $4.78
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Volterra
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Volterra:
- Private Transfer from San Gimignano to Firenze (FLR) Airport: $258
Is it cheaper to fly into Ait Ben Haddou or Volterra?
Prices for flights to both Volterra 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 $24Volterra $40
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Volterra
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Volterra.
- Dinner at the Farm: $75
- Cooking class Cantuccini and Vin Santo: $79
- Romantic Dinner and Wine Tasting in San Gimignano Winery : $85
- Volterra - Olive oil tasting with lunch with lunch or dinner: $117
- Pizza Cooking Class: $117
- Fresh Pasta Cooking Class at a Tuscan Farmhouse: $117
- Tuscan Cooking Class: $131
- Tuscany: Wine Tasting Lunch or Dinner: $134
- Cooking class in San Gimignano: $136
- San Gimignano Romantic Dinner in the Vineyards : $142
- 5 hour cooking class with traditional food: $148
- Traditional Cooking Class in San Gimignano: $159
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ait Ben Haddou $29Volterra $13
Tours and Activities in Volterra
Here are a few actual costs in Volterra for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil Experience: $14
- Cesani Wine Experience: $34
- Private Balsamic Vinegar Experience with Wine, Evo Oil & Meal: $62
- Cocktail Mixing Experience with Snacks: $78
- Chianti and Castles Tour from San Gimignano Small Group: $97
- Brunello di Montalcino Wine Experience from San Gimignano: $118
- San Gimignano, Volterra, St Galgano Abbey small group tour: $155
- Private Tour in San Gimignano: $156
- Volterra tour + Salt Mine visit by shuttle from Lucca&Pisa: $166
- Piazza dei Priori & Cathedral Private Walking Tour: $167
- Truffle Lunch & Hunting Experience in San Gimignano: $187
- Volterra - Archeotour by e-bike with tasting: $195
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAit Ben Haddou $6.34Volterra $18
Sample the Local Flavors in Volterra
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Volterra:
- San Gimignano: Chianti wine tasting : $34
- Wine tasting in San Gimignano: $34
- Casa Emma Wine Tasting : $40
- Wine Tasting in Historic Open-Lounge room: $40
- Visit Best Wineries in Tuscany - Wine Tasting & Tour: $44
- San Gimignano Wine Tour and tuscan appetizer for small group : $44
- Superior Wine Tasting in San Gimignano: $51
- Vineyard visit with local appetisers and wine tasting: $54
- Best Winery with Restaurant and wine tasting from Florence: $57
- Lunch with Wine Tasting: $62
- "Gourmet" Wine Tasting at Cesani's: $68
- 5 Wine Tastings in San Gimignano: $74
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ait Ben Haddou and Volterra, we can see that Volterra 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 Volterra 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 Volterra would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Volterra 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 Volterra 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.