Which place is cheaper, Ait Ben Haddou or Albufeira?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Albufeira or Ait Ben Haddou?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Albufeira or Ait Ben Haddou? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Albufeira or Ait Ben Haddou?
Albufeira
Located in the Algarve region in the south of Portugal, Albufeira was once a small fishing village which has since evolved into a popular destination for tourists attracted by the area's beaches, pleasant climate, and fresh seafood.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Portugal, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Portugal, The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, and The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAlbufeira €148Ait Ben Haddou €66
The average daily cost (per person) in Albufeira is €148, while the average daily cost in Ait Ben Haddou is €66. 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 Albufeira and Ait Ben Haddou in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAlbufeira €74Ait Ben Haddou €24
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAlbufeira €148Ait Ben Haddou €48
Compare Hotels in Albufeira and Ait Ben Haddou
Looking for a hotel in Albufeira or Ait Ben Haddou? 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: Albufeira Hotel Prices and Ait Ben Haddou Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Albufeira €34Ait Ben Haddou €27
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Albufeira
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Albufeira:
- Albufeira - Faro Airport Transfers 4pax: $49
- Faro Airport Private Transfer - Albufeira (Departure): $27
- From Slide & Splash Waterpark One-Way Transfer: $59
- Private Airport Transfer To Albufeira Area: $109
- Private Airport Transfer To Albufeira Area: $98
- Private Transfer From Albufeira To Faro Airport By Minibus: $75
- Private Transfer From Algarve to Sevilha By 8 Seats Minibus: $513
- Private Transfer from Albufeira to Faro Airport (5 to 8 pax): $59
- Private Transfer from Alte to Faro (FAO) Airport: $82
- Private Transfer from Apartamentos Pescadores (Albufeira) to Faro (FAO) Airport: $48
- Private Transfer from Ferreiras to Faro (FAO) Airport: $59
- Private Transfer from Pera to Faro (FAO) Airport: $82
Is it cheaper to fly into Albufeira or Ait Ben Haddou?
Prices for flights to both Ait Ben Haddou and Albufeira 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 dayAlbufeira €48Ait Ben Haddou €22
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Albufeira
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Albufeira.
- A Portuguese Dinner and Cocktail Experience with pick up: $49
- Portuguese Dinner and Cocktail Experience with Pick up: $52
- Dinner at the Vineyards in Lagoa: $60
- Algarve Bike and Food Tour with Sea Food and Wine Tasting: $61
- Sunset Safari with Traditional Dinner : $65
- 6-Hour Sunset Dinner Catamaran Cruise from Albufeira: $74
- Half-Day-Orange Picking &Jam Cooking/Lunch with the Orange Farmer: $109
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Albufeira €39Ait Ben Haddou €26
Tours and Activities in Albufeira
Here are a few actual costs in Albufeira for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- From Portugal eSIM Tourist Data Plan: $4.81
- Albufeira 1 hour Off-Road Tour Quad Adventure Tour: $19
- Old Town History Walking Tour with Drink: $20
- Quarteira Town & Gypsy Market Tour with Beach Bliss: $21
- Authentic Algarve: Loulé Town Tour and Markets: $21
- Albufeira Old Town: In-App Adventure Hunt: $21
- Albufeira The Strip: In-App Adventure Hunt: $21
- Private Tuk-Tuk Tour of Albufeira: $22
- 70 Minutes Guided Secrets of Albufeira Walking Tour: $22
- Algarve Wines Tasting Shared Experience at Mercado Municipal de Silves: $27
- Tour to Benagil Caves and Coastline in Albufeira: $29
- Private Guided Tuk Tuk Tour with pick-up and drop-off in Albufeira : $30
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAlbufeira €26Ait Ben Haddou €5.74
Sample the Local Flavors in Albufeira
Also in Albufeira, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Exclusive Wine Tasting Experience in Porches (Algarve): $49
- Sunset Wine Tasting With BBQ in Porches: $49
- Wine Tasting Tour in Algarve Winery : $58
- Half Day Safari Tour with Wine Tasting: $58
- Winery Tour with Wine Tasting and Tapas: $63
- Small-Group Wine Tour & Silves Exploration (from Albufeira): $68
- Wine Tour and Tasting - Semi-Private from Albufeira: $71
- Albufeira Coast Tour w/ Wine tasting & Chicken lunch: $74
- From Private Lagos Tour Whith Wine Tasting: $92
- Lagos and Ponta Da Piedade Private Tour & Algarvian Wine Tasting: $107
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Albufeira and Ait Ben Haddou, we can see that Albufeira is more expensive. And not only is Ait Ben Haddou much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Albufeira is in Europe and Ait Ben Haddou is in Africa, 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 Albufeira would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Albufeira 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 Albufeira Expensive? and Is Ait Ben Haddou 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.