Which place is cheaper, Ait Ben Haddou or Antananarivo?
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 Antananarivo 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 Antananarivo 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: Antananarivo or Ait Ben Haddou?
Antananarivo
Antananarivo is the capital of Madagascar; it is also sometimes referred to as Tana. This city is the cultural and political center of Madagascar as a whole. There are multiple universities, museums, and other social venues in the city, as well as a national rugby team. This city has a very apparent French influence.
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 Wildlife Tours to Madagascar, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Madagascar, The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, and The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAntananarivo $88Ait Ben Haddou $92
The average daily cost (per person) in Antananarivo is $88, while the average daily cost in Ait Ben Haddou is $92. 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 Antananarivo and Ait Ben Haddou in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAntananarivo $28Ait Ben Haddou $27
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAntananarivo $56Ait Ben Haddou $54
Compare Hotels in Antananarivo and Ait Ben Haddou
Looking for a hotel in Antananarivo 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: Antananarivo Hotel Prices and Ait Ben Haddou Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Antananarivo $13Ait Ben Haddou $30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antananarivo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Antananarivo:
- Cheap Transfer from Airport to your Hotel in Antananarivo: $17
- Private Airport Transfert Ivato Antananarivo: $71
- Private Airport Transfert Ivato Antananarivo: $40
Is it cheaper to fly into Antananarivo or Ait Ben Haddou?
Prices for flights to both Ait Ben Haddou and Antananarivo 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 dayAntananarivo $47Ait Ben Haddou $42
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antananarivo
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Antananarivo.
- Cooking And Cuisine Tasting From Tana-Malagasy Fine Foodie Madagascar Tour: $245
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Antananarivo $23Ait Ben Haddou $30
Tours and Activities in Antananarivo
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Antananarivo are as follows:
- Antananarivo Like a Local: Customized Guided Tour: $25
- Antanavario: Private custom tour with a local guide: $25
- Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide: $30
- Antananarivo : Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour): $37
- Guided Tour and sunset in queen's palace: $67
- Private Tour Through the Wildlife of Madagascar and the Kingdom of Rova: $145
- Half-Day Private Tour in Lemur's Park: $150
- Day - Tour Ampefy: $154
- 4-Hours Night Tour of Antananarivo: $174
- Day Tour from Tana: to Mantasoa Lake & Nosy soa Park: $185
- Full Day road Tour to Ampefy Village: $195
- Madagascar: Customizable Tour with Car Rental Antananarivo: $206
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAntananarivo $9.10Ait Ben Haddou $6.46
When comparing the travel costs between Antananarivo and Ait Ben Haddou, we can see that Ait Ben Haddou 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. Since both cities are in Africa, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Antananarivo 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.