A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Aqaba vs. Agadir for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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Should you visit Aqaba or Agadir?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Aqaba or Agadir, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.

Where Should I go: Aqaba or Agadir?

Aqaba

Aqaba is a port city in Jordan, in fact, it is the only port city in the country. This city is located on the Gulf of Aqaba on the Red Sea, which is in the southern part of Jordan. The city is still being developed; many of its facilities and infrastructures are being improved. The population of Aqaba is about 190,000 and the city has been key in developing Jordan's economy via trade and tourism.

Agadir

Agadir is a city with a long and tragic past. In 1960 the city suffered from an earthquake, destroying the city including the ancient Kasbah. Approximately 15,000 people were killed, 12,000 were injured and around 35,000 people were left homeless. They began rebuilding the city center on a grid system, making it easy for today's visitors to navigate and get around this city. The new city is full of boulevards with cafes and a mix of 1960s and classic Moroccan architecture. Today, the city is still growing and welcomes European vacationers to its resort destinations. Visitors appreciate the clean beaches, outstanding golf courses and luxurious health and beauty spas.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Morocco, and The Best Adventure Tours to Morocco.


Which place is cheaper, Agadir or Aqaba?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Aqaba is $157, while the average daily cost in Agadir is $74. 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 Aqaba and Agadir in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Aqaba $59
    Agadir $44
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Aqaba $118
    Agadir $88
Compare Hotels in Aqaba and Agadir

Looking for a hotel in Aqaba or Agadir? 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.

Hotels in Aqaba


Hotels in Agadir


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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: Aqaba Hotel Prices and Agadir Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Aqaba $24
    Agadir $4.56

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aqaba

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aqaba:

  • Aqaba Airport transfer to Aqaba City: $25
  • Transfer From Aqaba Airport to Aqaba City Or TalaBay: $25
  • King Hussein Int Airport Transfers One Way to Aqaba: $25
  • Private Transfer: Aqaba Hotels to Aqaba Airport: $27
  • Private Transfer from Aqaba Airport to Aqaba City Hotels: $27
  • Aqaba Hussein Airport (AQJ) to Aqaba - Arrival Private Transfer: $30
  • Aqaba to Aqaba Hussein Airport (AQJ) - Departure Private Transfer: $30
  • Private Transfer from Aqaba Tala bay Hotels to Aqaba Airport: $33
  • Aqaba Airport Private Transfer To Aqaba: $35
  • Private Transfer from Aqaba Cruise Port to Aqaba hotels: $48
  • Private Transfer from Aqaba Port to King Hussein Airport (AQJ): $48
  • Private Transfer from King Hussein Airport (AQJ) to Aqaba Port: $48

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Agadir

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Agadir:


  • CTM bus from Eassaouira to Agadir
    $14

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Agadir

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Agadir:

  • 2-Hour Hammam and Massage with Transfer in Agadir: $36
  • 4×4 Jeep Sahara Desert Tour with Lunch & Hotel Transfers: $46
  • Agadir 2-in-1 Tour: Camel Ride & Sandboarding with Transfer: $14
  • Agadir Airport (AGA) to Agadir - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $37
  • Agadir Airport Luxury VVIP Private Shuttle Transfer to Hotel: $16
  • Agadir Airport Private Transfer to Agadir City: $41
  • Agadir Airport Private Transfers ( To or from Agadir city center only): $31
  • Agadir Airport Transfer: $24
  • Agadir Airport Transfer: $14
  • Agadir Airport Transfer: $110
  • Agadir Airport Transfer: $23
  • Agadir Airport Transfer Private Arrival or Departure Service: $40

Is it cheaper to fly into Aqaba or Agadir?

Prices for flights to both Agadir and Aqaba 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Aqaba $73
    Agadir $24

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Aqaba

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Aqaba.

  • Sunset Cruise with BBQ Dinner and Drinks: $54
  • "Wadi Rum Jeep Tour + Bedouin Camp & Dinner Under the Stars: $80
  • Explore Wadi Rum: Jeep Tour, Bed and Breakfast, and Dinner: $82
  • Wadi Rum Full Day Jeep Tour + Overnight in Bedouin Camp & Dinner: $100
  • Wadi Rum Full Day Jeep Tour + Overnight & Dinner in Bedouin Camp: $109
  • From Wadi Rum Full-Day Private Jeep Tour with Dinner: $169
  • Wadi Rum Private Tour with Jeep Safari and Dinner: $220
  • Half Day Sunset Tour + Dinner & overnight stay in luxury tents: $286
  • Petra & Wadi Rum Private Tour with Dinner one day: $425

Typical Food Prices in Agadir

Some typical examples of dining costs in Agadir are as follows:


  • Dinner
    $25
  • Dinner
    $8.13

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Agadir

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Agadir.

  • Moroccan Cooking Class with Local Family: $6.83
  • Guided Quad Biking, Sandboarding & Sunset BBQ Dinner: $8.16
  • Agadir/Taghazout : Sunset Sandboarding with Dinner & Quad Bike: $8.16
  • Agadir Desert: Dinner Show with Quad Bike and Sunset Camel Ride: $9.33
  • From Quad Biking, Sandboarding & BBQ Dinner in the Desert: $11
  • Agadir/Taghazout : Sunset Sandboarding, Canyon & Moroccan Dinner: $15
  • Flamingo River Camel Ride with Optional BBQ Dinner: $21
  • Agadir Camel Ride Flamingo River & BBQ Dinner: $21
  • Camel Ride With Tea & BBQ Dinner Option: $22
  • Camel Ride Experience With Dinner Option: $23
  • Agadir/Taghazout: Sunset Sandboarding Quad Bike & Moroccan Dinner: $25
  • Sunset Horse or Camel Ride with Dinner in Habitant House: $29

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Aqaba $54
    Agadir $3.48

Tours and Activities in Aqaba

Here are a few actual costs in Aqaba for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Wadi Rum Full day Jeep Tour with Stay in Bedouin Camp Overnight: $12
  • Aqaba : All Water Sports Adventure in the Red Sea: $22
  • Aqaba Walk Tour: History, Culture & Local Flavors: $27
  • 4 Hour Jeep Tour Morning or Sunset Wadi Rum Desert Highlights: $30
  • Stargazing Adventure in Jordan: $30
  • Glass-Bottom Boat 2-hours Tour and Coral-Reef Viewing from Aqaba: $30
  • Wadi Rum Half-day Jeep Tour incl. sandboard, water & Bedouin tea: $30
  • Aqaba Walking Tour : History ,Culture & Food: $30
  • Saraya Aqaba Waterpark entrance tickets: $33
  • Wadi Rum: Premium English Speaking Guide 4WD Desert Tour: $33
  • Wadi Rum 2-Hour Sunset Tour Wadi Rum Desert Highlights: $35
  • 2 Hours Morning or Sunset Jeep Tour in Wadi Rum Desert Highlights: $35

Typical Entertainment Prices in Agadir

Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Agadir are as follows:


  • Show Tickets
    $2.44

Tours and Activities in Agadir

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Agadir are as follows:

  • Paradise Valley tour Agadir with guide & argan oil breakfast: $5.60
  • Argan Oil Factory Tour: $5.69
  • Taghazout to Paradise Valley tour with Breakfast & Licensed Guide: $5.83
  • Best Taghazout Paradise Valley Tour with Breakfast & Local Guide: $5.85
  • Morning Goats on Argan Trees & Souk El Had Agadir Tour: $5.85
  • Enjoy Paradise valley trip with tour guide & Berber Breakfast: $5.85
  • Agadir City Tour with Sunset at Agadir Oufella kasbah and souk: $5.85
  • Goats in Trees & Agadir Medina Coco Polizzi ticket and Souk Visit: $7.00
  • From Taghazout & Tamraght: Sandboarding Adventure with Camel Ride: $7.00
  • Visit Paradise Valley Agadir Tour and Atlas Mountains Excursion: $7.02
  • Agadir Paradise Valley tour & Atlas Mountains with breakfast: $7.02
  • agadir Paradise Valley & Atlas Mountains Tour incl. Berber Breakfast: $7.02

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Aqaba $9.07
    Agadir -

How are these travel costs calculated?

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aqaba and Agadir, we can see that Aqaba is more expensive. And not only is Agadir much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Aqaba is in Middle East and Agadir 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 Agadir would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Agadir 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 Aqaba would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Aqaba than you might in Agadir.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Aqaba Expensive? and Is Agadir Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Aqaba or Agadir?

Agadir has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Aqaba. When comparing the sizes of Aqaba and Agadir, 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.


When is the best time to visit Aqaba or Agadir?

Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.

Should I visit Aqaba or Agadir in the Summer?

The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Aqaba and Agadir. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Aqaba year-round. Agadir attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.


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