Which place is cheaper, Ait Ben Haddou or Amritsar?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Amritsar or Ait Ben Haddou?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Amritsar and Ait Ben Haddou can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Amritsar or Ait Ben Haddou?
Amritsar
Amritsar is a holy city of the Sikh religion, named "holy pool of nectar" for the pool around the base of the Golden Temple complex. This complex is the city's main attraction, bringing pilgrims from all over to bathe in the waters of the sacred pool and visit the sacred temple.
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 Food and Culinary Tours in India, The Best Photography Tours in India, The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, and The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco.
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Amritsar Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmritsar $59Ait Ben Haddou $89
The average daily cost (per person) in Amritsar is $59, while the average daily cost in Ait Ben Haddou is $89. 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 Amritsar and Ait Ben Haddou in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmritsar $20Ait Ben Haddou $26
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmritsar $40Ait Ben Haddou $52
Compare Hotels in Amritsar and Ait Ben Haddou
Looking for a hotel in Amritsar 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: Amritsar Hotel Prices and Ait Ben Haddou Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amritsar $14Ait Ben Haddou $30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amritsar
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Amritsar:
- Affordable Amritsar airport transfer: $11
- Amritsar to Dharamshala Tour (One Way Transfer): $80
- Half Day city tour with Lunch & transfers: $60
- Private Transfer from Amritsar to Amritsar Raja Sansi (ATQ) Airport: $38
Is it cheaper to fly into Amritsar or Ait Ben Haddou?
Prices for flights to both Ait Ben Haddou and Amritsar 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 dayAmritsar $29Ait Ben Haddou $41
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amritsar
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Amritsar.
- Amritsar Food Tour: $29
- Wagah Border Retreat Ceremony With Traditional Dinner: $45
- Private Farm-Fresh Punjabi Cooking Class in Amritsar: $136
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amritsar $13Ait Ben Haddou $29
Tours and Activities in Amritsar
Here are a few actual costs in Amritsar for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- divine tour Amritsar: $8.71
- Guided Amritsar Village Tour: $8.86
- Village Tour in Amritsar Countryside of Punjab: $14
- Amritsar Heritage Walking Tour: $16
- Real Village Tour Amritsar: $18
- Golden Temple Guided Tour (Planet Amritsar Inc.): $19
- Golden Temple and Jallianwala Bagh Guided Tour: $20
- Golden Temple Night Experience – Witness the Palki Ceremony: $20
- Amritsar Full Day City Tour with Transportation (10 Hours): $20
- Private Wagah Border Experience: $21
- Amritsar Full Day Tour with Transportation: $22
- Amritsar Golden Temple Tour: $25
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmritsar $12Ait Ben Haddou $6.26
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amritsar and Ait Ben Haddou, we can see that Ait Ben Haddou is more expensive. And not only is Amritsar much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Amritsar is in Asia 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 Amritsar would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Amritsar 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 Ait Ben Haddou would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ait Ben Haddou than you might in Amritsar.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Amritsar 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.