Which place is cheaper, Fez or Amritsar?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Amritsar or Fez?
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 Fez 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 Fez?
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.
Fez
Fez is the historical capital of Morocco and has one of the country's most impressive and elaborate medinas. It's authentic and traditional atmosphere attracts travelers from all over the world. It's fun to wander the city's elaborate alleyways, sample the food, and soak up the sights and smells. In Fez's medina you'll find donkeys, carts, spices, and pottery. You'll find traditional foods, locals bartering for goods, and religious buildings that date back hundreds of years. The medina is also the world's largest car free urban zone.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Food and Culinary Tours in India, The Best Photography Tours in India, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Morocco, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmritsar $54Fez $53
The average daily cost (per person) in Amritsar is $54, while the average daily cost in Fez is $53. 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 Fez in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmritsar $23Fez $28
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmritsar $46Fez $56
Compare Hotels in Amritsar and Fez
Looking for a hotel in Amritsar or Fez? 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 Fez Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amritsar $16Fez $4.94
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amritsar
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Amritsar:
- Private Wagah Border Drama and the Golden Temple with Transfer: $151
- From Amritsar Airport Transfer: $28
- Chandigarh to Amritsar Transfer: $71
- Airport/Hotel Transfer to Chandigarh Airport/Hotel: $71
- Amritsar to Dharamshala Tour (One Way Transfer): $98
- Amritsar Airport Transfer: $12
- Affordable Amritsar airport transfer: $11
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Fez
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Fez:
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Taxi Ride$1.99
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fez
Also for Fez, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer From Chefchaouen To Fez: $110
- 2-Day Transfer to Chefchaouen from Fez: $55
- Airport Transfers FES Airport - Hotel - Airport: $38
- Airport Transfers in Fes (private service): $12
- Airport transfers in Fez (Door to Door): $14
- Fes Airport Transfer: $80
- Fes City to Fes Airport (FEZ) Private Transfer: $64
- Fes Saiss Private airport transfer with arrival and departure: $24
- Fes to Chefchaouen Private Transfer: $126
- Fes to Chefchaouen Private Transfer: $103
- Fes to Chefchaouen: Private Transfer (English Speaking Driver): $244
- Fez Airport Private Departure Transfer: $33
Is it cheaper to fly into Amritsar or Fez?
Prices for flights to both Fez 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 $19Fez $18
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amritsar
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Amritsar.
- Amritsar Food Tour: $22
- Flavors of Amritsar (2-Hour Guided Street Food Tour Walk): $24
- Amritsar Food Tour: $31
- Wagah Border Retreat Ceremony With Traditional Dinner: $45
- Wagah Border Retreat Ceremony With Dinner: $45
- Indo-Pak Beating Retreat Ceremony at Wagah Border & Dinner: $60
- Evening Tour to Sadda Pind with Dinner: $67
- Beating Retreat Ceremony, Sadda Pind and Dinner: $71
- Private Farm-Fresh Punjabi Cooking Class in Amritsar: $136
- Sadda Pind With Lunch Or Dinner From Amritsar: $186
Typical Food Prices in Fez
For Fez, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Yogurt$0.60
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Dinner for 2$11
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Fez
For Fez, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Lunch/Dinner with Moroccan family : $27
- Moroccan Romantic Dinner in Fez: $33
- Baking Workshops at Fez Cooking School at Palais Amani: $42
- Private Home hosted Experience in Morocco with Dinner Included: $43
- cooking classe in fes with ouliya: $44
- Cooking Class with Bread Workshop and Pastry in Fes: $44
- Cooking Class - Moroccan cuisine: $49
- Tour to Fez Morocco with Lunch or Dinner: $53
- The Best Cooking Class in Fez: $55
- Cooking Local Tajine Class in Fez: $55
- fez cooking tour: $57
- Full Day Fes Cooking Class Experience: $59
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amritsar $15Fez $6.19
Tours and Activities in Amritsar
Here are a few actual costs in Amritsar for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 5-hour Amritsar city tour with a guide and local transport: $83
- Amritsar 02 days Tour: $216
- Amritsar 1 Day Guided Tour-Golden Temple, Jalliawala Bagh, Wagah: $54
- Amritsar 1 Day Sightseeing with Wagah Border: $36
- Amritsar 1 Day Tour (Golden Temple, Jallianwala Bagh, Wagah Border & Shopping): $39
- Amritsar 1 Night / 2 Days Tour: $67
- Amritsar : Golden Temple and Jallianwala Bagh Private Tour: $36
- Amritsar City Tour: $41
- Amritsar City Tour ( EXCLUDING WAGAH BORDER) : $55
- Amritsar City Tour ( Including Wagah Border Ceremony): $60
- Amritsar City Tour with Wagah Border and Sadda Pind Village: $101
- Amritsar Expeditions (Historical Heritage Walk and Full Day Tour): $39
Typical Entertainment Prices in Fez
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Fez's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Granary Fee$1.99
Tours and Activities in Fez
For Fez, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Fes Shared Full-Day Guided Tour : $13
- Shared Group Day Tour to Ourika Valley from Marrakech: $15
- Cultural tour in Fez: $15
- Private Shopping Tour in the Souks of the Old Medina: $16
- 4 Hours Private Guided Tour in Fez: $16
- Fez Rampart Tour Including Chouara Tannery: $18
- Half-Day Guided Tour in Fes : $19
- A FEScinating group tour : $20
- Fes Guided tours, Cultural tour: $20
- Ancient Medina, Fes Morocco - Walking Tour - Private - Half Day: $21
- Shared Fez Guided Tour : $21
- Private Fes Shopping tour : $21
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmritsar $14Fez -
Sample the Local Flavors in Amritsar
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Amritsar:
- Pub Crawl Amritsar (3 hours pub hopping tour): $40
Sample the Local Flavors in Fez
Also in Fez, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Full-Day Boutique Winery and Wine Tasting Tour from Fez: $252
When comparing the travel costs between Amritsar and Fez, we can see that Amritsar is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Even though Amritsar is in Asia and Fez is in Africa, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Amritsar Expensive? and Is Fez Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amritsar or Fez?
Amritsar has a larger population, and is about 13% larger than the population of Fez. When comparing the sizes of Amritsar and Fez, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
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.