Which place is cheaper, Cape Town or Asilah?
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 Asilah or Cape Town?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Asilah and Cape Town 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: Asilah or Cape Town?
Asilah
Spend your summers like the rich and famous with a trip to Asilah, Morocco. With pristine, white buildings and wrought-iron windows, this gorgeous city still holds the traditions from a time when it was under Spanish rule. The town remains rather quiet for most of the year, with a population surge in the summer months. Beaches are packed and there are tourists as far as the eye can see. If you're not a fan of crowds, consider visiting in the spring or fall when the weather is nice, but the tourists are gone.
Cape Town
Picture your travel bucket list. Is Cape Town on it? Yes, most people dream of visiting the "Mother City" of South Africa. As one of the most iconic places in the world, Cape Town is a world-class cosmopolitan city full of bustling nightlife, historical backdrops and a large gay community.
Cape Town is the most southern city in Africa with seasons turned upside down. In the southern hemisphere they experience the summer from December to February. During these months days can be hot and dry so be sure to gather in the shade and wear plenty of sunscreen. The winter from June to August is full of rainy days and cold nights.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Cultural Tours in Morocco, The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, The Best Camping Tours in South Africa, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in South Africa.
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Asilah Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAsilah $90Cape Town $167
The average daily cost (per person) in Asilah is $90, while the average daily cost in Cape Town is $167. 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 Asilah and Cape Town in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAsilah $31Cape Town $77
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAsilah $62Cape Town $154
Compare Hotels in Asilah and Cape Town
Looking for a hotel in Asilah or Cape Town? 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.
Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world. Compare prices for multiple destinations when planning your next trip.
Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Asilah Hotel Prices and Cape Town Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Asilah $17Cape Town $17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cape Town
Also for Cape Town, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Tandem Paragliding Adventure with Transfers: $350
- Aquila Safari and Cheese & Wine Tasting with Private Transfers: $300
- Full Day Private Chauffeur and Transfer Services in Cape Town: $300
- Path to Freedom: Apartheid & Township Tour with Private Transfers: $264
- Cape Peninsula and Boulders Full Day Tour with Private Transfer: $262
- Full day Cape Point + Constantia Wine Tour with Private Transfer: $261
- Stellenbosch Winelands Connoisseur Day Tour with Private Transfer: $260
- Helderberg Valley Winelands Day Tour with Private Transfer: $243
- West Coast Wonders Full Day Tour with Private Transfer: $241
- Aquila Safari Game Drive Lunch & Transfers from Cape Town: $237
- Cape Winelands Explore Full Day Tour with Private Transfer: $236
- Hermanus Wine Tour (Full Day Including Cape Town Transfers): $235
Is it cheaper to fly into Asilah or Cape Town?
Prices for flights to both Cape Town and Asilah 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 dayAsilah $45Cape Town $72
Typical Food Prices in Asilah
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Asilah:
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Cookies$0.54
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Breakfast for Two$5.40
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Tagine Dinner for 2$8.10
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cape Town
For Cape Town, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- African Cooking with a Chef Founder: $29
- Cape Malay Cooking Class in Bo-Kaap: $41
- Malay Cooking Class and Lunch in Bo-Kaap: $44
- Authentic African Cuisine Cooking Experience: $56
- Bo-Kapp Walking Tour and Malay Cooking Class: $60
- Sunset At Signal Hill Constantia Wine Tasting and Dinner: $62
- Sunset Champagne Cruise and 3-Course Dinner: $62
- Authentic African Cuisine Cooking Experience: $63
- Taste of African Food Tour with a Local Guide: $66
- African Dinner, Drumming Experience with Transfer: $70
- African Dinner Experience from Cape Town: $71
- Cape Malay Dinner at SPYCED: $75
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Asilah $24Cape Town $23
Tours and Activities in Cape Town
For Cape Town, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 3 Wineries Private Tour in Stellenbosch, Paarl Tasting Included: $141
- Best of the Cape Tour - Cape Peninsular and Winelands: $272
- Big 5 Safari aquila Day Tour wine testing and Lunch included: $157
- Cape Agulhas Full Day Private Tour: $198
- Cape Peninsula &Penguin Sightseeing in Private Car Full Day Tour: $253
- Cape Point Full Day Tour: $198
- Cape Point and Cape of Good Hope day tour Up to 10 persons: $68
- Cape Town - Kirstenbosch Botanic Gardens and City Tour: $300
- Cape Town Champagne Sunset Cruise Table mountain kirstenbosch : $295
- Cape Town Table Mountain Cable Car & Afrogem Half-Day Tour: $104
- Cape Town Woodstock Street Art Walking Tour: $31
- Cape Winelands From Cape Town Private Day Tour: $166
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAsilah $7.56Cape Town $20
Sample the Local Flavors in Cape Town
Also in Cape Town, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Whale Watching Wine Tasting and Penguins From Cape Town - Private Tour: $2.53
- Experience South African Craft Rum tasting and distillery tour in Cape Town: $13
- Deep South Distillery Gin Tasting Experience: $13
- Craft Gin Tasting Experience and Distillery Tour: $14
- Indigenous Food and Wine Tasting: $25
- Cape Town Hostel Pub Crawl & LinkUps: $28
- Wine Tour at Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Paarl: $36
- Franschhoek, Stellenbosch and Babylonstoren Wine Tour: $37
- Stellenbosch and Paarl Half-Day Wine Tour: $38
- Private Cape Town Wine Tour 3 Tastings, Lunch and Expert Guide: $41
- From 3 Regions Wine Tour with 3 Estates, 15 Wines: $41
- Wine Tour: Paarl, Franschhoek & Stellenbosch incl 3 wineries: $42
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Asilah and Cape Town, we can see that Cape Town is more expensive. And not only is Asilah much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Asilah would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Asilah 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 Cape Town would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Cape Town than you might in Asilah.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Asilah Expensive? and Is Cape Town Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Asilah or Cape Town?
Cape Town has a larger population, and is about 120 times larger than the population of Asilah. When comparing the sizes of Asilah and Cape Town, 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 Asilah or Cape Town?
Cape Town has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Asilah experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Asilah or Cape Town in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Asilah and Cape Town. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Asilah year-round.
In July, Asilah is generally a little warmer than Cape Townin January. Daily temperatures in Asilah average around 24°C (74°F), and Cape Town fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cape Town this time of the year. In Asilah, it's very sunny this time of the year. Asilah usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Cape Town during summer. Asilah gets 346 hours of sunny skies, while Cape Town receives 338 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Asilah usually receives less rain than Cape Townin January. Asilah gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Cape Town receives 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryAsilah 24°C (74°F)Cape Town 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Asilah or Cape Town in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Asilah as well as Cape Town. Asilah attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Asilah is a little warmer than Cape Town in the autumn. The daily temperature in Asilah averages around 20°C (68°F) in October, and Cape Town fluctuates around 18°C (64°F)in April.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cape Town. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Asilah this time of the year. In the autumn, Asilah often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Cape Townin April. Asilah gets 235 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cape Town receives 233 hours of full sun.
Asilah usually gets more rain in October than Cape Townin April. Asilah gets 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Cape Town receives 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilAsilah 20°C (68°F)Cape Town 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Asilah or Cape Town in the Winter?
Both Cape Town and Asilah are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Asilah throughout the year.
In the winter, Asilah is around the same temperature as Cape Town. Typically, the winter temperatures in Asilah in January average around 13°C (55°F), and Cape Town averages at about 13°C (55°F)in July.
Asilah usually receives less sunshine than Cape Town during winter. Asilah gets 169 hours of sunny skies, while Cape Town receives 193 hours of full sun in the winter.
It's quite rainy in Asilah. In January, Asilah usually receives more rain than Cape Townin July. Asilah gets 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain, while Cape Town receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyAsilah 13°C (55°F)Cape Town 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Asilah or Cape Town in the Spring?
Both Cape Town and Asilah during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Asilah because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Asilah is generally around the same temperature as Cape Townin October. Daily temperatures in Asilah average around 15°C (60°F), and Cape Town fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
In Cape Town, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Asilah. In the spring, Asilah often gets less sunshine than Cape Townin October. Asilah gets 251 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cape Town receives 278 hours of full sun.
Asilah usually gets more rain in April than Cape Townin October. Asilah gets 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Cape Town receives 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberAsilah 15°C (60°F)Cape Town 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Cape Town and Asilah
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (56°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (57°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (74°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (61°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Dec | 13°C (56°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) |
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