Which place is cheaper, Playa del Ingles or Asilah?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Asilah and Playa del Ingles 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.
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.
Translating to "Englishman's Beach," Playa del Ingles is a sea resort located on the south coast of the Gran Canaria island of Spain's Canary Islands. Since the 1960s it has been built up to accommodate tourists from around the world, especially from Europe. Some of the most popular attractions include an abundance of bars and clubs as well as beachside activities like swimming, surfing, scuba, and snorkeling.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Cultural Tours in Morocco, The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, The Best Contiki Tours to Spain, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Spain.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Asilah is $66, while the average daily cost in Playa del Ingles is $193. 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 Playa del Ingles in more detail.
Looking for a hotel in Asilah or Playa del Ingles? 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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Also for Asilah, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Asilah:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Asilah and Playa del Ingles, we can see that Playa del Ingles is more expensive. And not only is Asilah much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Asilah is in Africa and Playa del Ingles is in Europe, 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 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 Playa del Ingles would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Playa del Ingles 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 Playa del Ingles Expensive?.
Asilah has a larger population, and is about 68% larger than the population of Playa del Ingles. When comparing the sizes of Asilah and Playa del Ingles, 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.
Playa del Ingles has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Asilah experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Asilah and Playa del Ingles. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Asilah year-round.
In the summer, Asilah is around the same temperature as Playa del Ingles. Typically, the summer temperatures in Asilah in July average around 24°C (74°F), and Playa del Ingles averages at about 22°C (72°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Playa del Ingles this time of the year. In Asilah, it's very sunny this time of the year. Asilah usually receives more sunshine than Playa del Ingles during summer. Asilah gets 346 hours of sunny skies, while Playa del Ingles receives 293 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Asilah usually receives more rain than Playa del Ingles. Asilah gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Playa del Ingles receives 0 mm (0 in) of rain each month for the summer.
The autumn brings many poeple to Asilah as well as Playa del Ingles. Asilah attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Asilah is generally cooler than Playa del Ingles. Daily temperatures in Asilah average around 20°C (68°F), and Playa del Ingles fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Playa del Ingles. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Asilah this time of the year. In the autumn, Asilah often gets more sunshine than Playa del Ingles. Asilah gets 235 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Playa del Ingles receives 213 hours of full sun.
Asilah usually gets more rain in October than Playa del Ingles. Asilah gets 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Playa del Ingles receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both Playa del Ingles and Asilah are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Asilah throughout the year.
Asilah is cooler than Playa del Ingles in the winter. The daily temperature in Asilah averages around 13°C (55°F) in January, and Playa del Ingles fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
Asilah usually receives less sunshine than Playa del Ingles during winter. Asilah gets 169 hours of sunny skies, while Playa del Ingles receives 187 hours of full sun in the winter.
It's quite rainy in Asilah. In January, Asilah usually receives more rain than Playa del Ingles. Asilah gets 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain, while Playa del Ingles receives 17 mm (0.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
Both Playa del Ingles 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 the spring, Asilah is cooler than Playa del Ingles. Typically, the spring temperatures in Asilah in April average around 15°C (60°F), and Playa del Ingles averages at about 19°C (66°F).
In Playa del Ingles, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Asilah. In the spring, Asilah often gets more sunshine than Playa del Ingles. Asilah gets 251 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Playa del Ingles receives 225 hours of full sun.
Asilah usually gets more rain in April than Playa del Ingles. Asilah gets 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Playa del Ingles receives 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
Asilah | Playa del Ingles | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) |
Feb | 13°C (56°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
Mar | 14°C (57°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
Apr | 15°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
May | 18°C (64°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
Jul | 24°C (74°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
Nov | 16°C (61°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
Dec | 13°C (56°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |