Which place is cheaper, Ait Ben Haddou or Antalya?
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 Antalya or Ait Ben Haddou?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Antalya 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: Antalya or Ait Ben Haddou?
Antalya
Antalya is the largest city along Turkey's Mediterranean coast and the eighth largest city in the country with over one million people in the metropolitan area. The city dates back to about 200 BC when it was settled by the Attalid Dynasty of Pergamon and soon conquered by the Romans. The city was ruled by several different groups and most recently was transferred to Italian suzerainty following World War I. It became part of Turkey following the War of Independence. The city has seen an influx of development in recent years and it has grown into a tourism mecca with more than 12 million visitors in 2014.
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 Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Turkey, The Best Anzac Day Tours in Turkey, The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, and The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco.
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Antalya Prices
Turkey PricesAit Ben Haddou Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAntalya $108Ait Ben Haddou $89
The average daily cost (per person) in Antalya is $108, 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 Antalya and Ait Ben Haddou in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAntalya $36Ait Ben Haddou $26
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAntalya $72Ait Ben Haddou $52
Compare Hotels in Antalya and Ait Ben Haddou
Looking for a hotel in Antalya 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: Antalya Hotel Prices and Ait Ben Haddou Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Antalya $72Ait Ben Haddou $30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antalya
Also for Antalya, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- ANTALYA:Private Transfer Cappadocia & Antalya City Center: $575
- ATV Quad Safari Tour with Roundtrip Transfer from Antalya: $36
- Adana Airport Transfers to Adana city Hotels: $108
- Adana Airport Transfers to Yumurtalik Hotels: $108
- Airport to City Centre,Lara,Belek,Side, Kemer VIP Transfer: $40
- Alanya Paragliding and City Tour with Round Transfer from Antalya: $137
- Alanya VIP Transfer: $148
- Alanya/Mahmutlar: Private Transfer to/from Antalya Airport: $46
- Alanya: Off-Road Quad Safari Adventure with Hotel Transfers: $29
- Alanya: Private Airport Transfer: $90
- All Inclusive Antalya Boat Tour with Round Transfer: $40
- Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers to Polatlı Hotels: $182
Is it cheaper to fly into Antalya or Ait Ben Haddou?
Prices for flights to both Ait Ben Haddou and Antalya 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 dayAntalya $29Ait Ben Haddou $41
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antalya
For Antalya, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Land of Legends Night Show w/Dinner: $11
- Antalya/Side/Alanya: Land of Legends Night Show with Dinner: $29
- Sunset Cruise with Waterfalls, Dinner & Drinks: $31
- From Suluada Island Sunset Boat Tour with Dinner: $44
- Antalya/Belek/Kemer: Suluada Sunset Boat Tour with Dinner: $44
- Pamukkale and Salda Lake Tour with Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner: $50
- Fire of Anatolia Dance Show and Dinner at Aspendos from Kemer: $63
- Kunefe Cooking Class with Local Chef in Old Town: $63
- Giza Pyramids Sound and Light Show with Dinner: $76
- Turkish Cooking Class with a Local Mom in Central Antalya: $76
- Turkish Breakfast Cooking with a Local Mom in Antalya: $80
- Turkish Cooking Class with a Local Mom in Central Antalya: $90
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Antalya $30Ait Ben Haddou $29
Tours and Activities in Antalya
For Antalya, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Discover A Self-Guided Tour: $3.41
- Antalya Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $3.42
- Kemer Traditional Turkish Bath Experience w/Massage: $5.41
- Podcast Tour Veins of Antalya a Journey Through Stone and Water: $5.47
- Self-Guided Podcast Tour: Uncovering the Layers of Antalya: $5.47
- TOP Antalya : Private Guided Tour with your mobile: $5.71
- Antalya : Old City Tour w/Cable Car & Waterfalls & Boat Trip: $5.76
- Antalya Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.00
- Antalya City Tour with Lunch: Old Town, Waterfalls & Cable Car: $10
- City Tours Duden Waterfalls, Old City & Boat Ride: $11
- Antalya : Old City Tour w/Olympos Cable Car & Waterfalls & Boat: $11
- Antalya Sand Sculpture Museum Admission Ticket: $11
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAntalya $13Ait Ben Haddou $6.26
Sample the Local Flavors in Antalya
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Antalya:
- Antalya's Pub Crawl with Local Guide: $26
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Antalya and Ait Ben Haddou, we can see that Antalya is more expensive. And not only is Ait Ben Haddou much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Antalya 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 Antalya would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Antalya 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 Antalya 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.