Which place is cheaper, Pompeii or Asilah?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Asilah or Pompeii?
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 Pompeii 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 Pompeii?
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.
Pompeii
Pompeii was once a 160-acre Roman port city, called home by more than 20,000 residents. In 79 A.D., Mount Vesuvius erupted and after burying the entire city 16 feet deep in ash, the debris destroyed everything in its path, killing thousands of people and affecting more than 200 square miles around the area.
However, the phenomenon is that the ash preserved everything as it was in that time and to this day, you can visit and observe life as it was nearly two thousand years ago, as figures of people running from the explosion have been burned permanently into history.
The best time to visit Pompeii is during spring, after the rains of March and before the scorching heat of June and July. On the downside, this is the beginning of the busy season for tourists, so while you'll enjoy pleasant weather, you won't be likely to avoid crowds. Conversely, November starts the low-season for travel, so you can easily skip the crowds, though you may have to compromise on weather, as the rains return this time of year. Rain and crowds won't be an issue if you visit during winter, but be warned, temperatures drop down to the 50's during the day, accompanied by winds.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Cultural Tours in Morocco, The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Italy, and The Best Walking Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAsilah $66Pompeii $161
The average daily cost (per person) in Asilah is $66, while the average daily cost in Pompeii is $161. 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 Pompeii in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAsilah $29Pompeii $75
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAsilah $58Pompeii $150
Compare Hotels in Asilah and Pompeii
Looking for a hotel in Asilah or Pompeii? 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: Asilah Hotel Prices and Pompeii Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Asilah $15Pompeii $57
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Asilah
Also for Asilah, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Tangier: Private Transfer to Asilah: $72
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pompeii
Also for Pompeii, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer Private from Ravello to Naples: $239
- Transfers Ravello - Naples: $207
- Organic Wine Tasting & Lunch on Vesuvius with Transfer from Pompeii: $132
- Private transfer Ravello to Naples: $121
- Transfer Ravello to Naples: $121
- Private transfer from Ravello to Naples: $121
- Small Group Pompeii Wine Tasting with Lunch & Transfer Included : $97
- Transfers from Naples to Sorrento Positano Amalfi Ravello Maiori: $97
- Transfer from Pompeii to Naples or viceversa: $66
Is it cheaper to fly into Asilah or Pompeii?
Prices for flights to both Pompeii 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 $24Pompeii $38
Typical Food Prices in Asilah
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Asilah:
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Cookies$0.50
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Breakfast for Two$4.98
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Tagine Dinner for 2$7.48
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pompeii
For Pompeii, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Traditional Neapolitan Dinner in Pompei - Villa Franca - Family Restourant: $38
- Cooking Class with Italian Mamma in Pompeii: $65
- Lunch or dinner and cooking demo at a local home in Pompei: $93
- Pompei tour with a 2000 years roman dinner: $112
- Small Group Market tour and Cooking class in Pompei: $142
- Private Pizza & Tiramisu Class at a Cesarina's home with tasting in Pompei: $158
- Private Cooking Class with Lunch or Dinner in Pompei: $158
- Private market tour and cooking class with lunch or dinner in Pompei: $206
- guided tour of the ruins and cooking class fresh pasta : $272
- Cooking class: Pasta Experience in Pompei, Italy: $300
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Asilah $22Pompeii $82
Tours and Activities in Pompeii
For Pompeii, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Pompeii Archeological Site Fast Track Entry Ticket : $36
- Pompeii Day Tour: $97
- 2 Hour Private Walking Tour with Certified Guide in Pompeii: $251
- 2 Hours Private Tour of Pompeii for Journey Through Time: $196
- 2 Hours Walking Tour in Pompeii with an Archaeologist: $272
- 2 days tour: Pompei & Naples center with underground: $207
- 2 hours Pompeii Tour with local historian - ticket included: $60
- 2-hour Private Guided Tour of Pompeii: $272
- Best of Pompeii - 2 hour Private Tour with Alex: $271
- Complete Pompeii Skip the Line Tour with Archaeologist Guide: $55
- Discover Pompeii on this Guided Walking Tour of the Buried City: $63
- Discover hidden secrets of Pompei on a Private tour with a local: $118
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAsilah $6.98Pompeii $7.84
Sample the Local Flavors in Pompeii
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Pompeii:
- Wine Tasting Tour on the Slopes of Vesuvius: $46
- Wine Tasting on Mt. Vesuvius: $55
- Seafood Lunch with Wine Tasting & Tour on a golf cart: $87
- Guided Tour of Pompeii Ruins with Lunch and Wine Tasting: $98
- Private Wine Tour and Tasting in Pompeii with a Local: $124
- Pompeii Guided Tour & Horse Riding on Vesuvius with Wine Tasting: $191
- Pompeii, Herculaneum and scenic drive of the Mt. Vesuvius with wine tasting: $207
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Asilah and Pompeii, we can see that Pompeii 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 Pompeii 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 Pompeii would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Pompeii 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 Pompeii Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Asilah or Pompeii?
Pompeii 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 Pompeii in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Asilah and Pompeii. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Asilah year-round. Furthermore, most visitors come to Pompeii for the family-friendly experiences during these months.
Asilah is around the same temperature as Pompeii in the summer. The daily temperature in Asilah averages around 24°C (74°F) in July, and Pompeii fluctuates around 23°C (74°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Pompeii this time of the year. In Asilah, it's very sunny this time of the year. Asilah usually receives more sunshine than Pompeii during summer. Asilah gets 346 hours of sunny skies, while Pompeii receives 313 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Asilah usually receives less rain than Pompeii. Asilah gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Pompeii receives 26 mm (1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAsilah 24°C (74°F)Pompeii 23°C (74°F)
Should I visit Asilah or Pompeii in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Asilah as well as Pompeii. Asilah attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the autumn, Asilah is a little warmer than Pompeii. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Asilah in October average around 20°C (68°F), and Pompeii averages at about 17°C (63°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Asilah this time of the year. In the autumn, Asilah often gets more sunshine than Pompeii. Asilah gets 235 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pompeii receives 189 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Pompeii. Asilah usually gets less rain in October than Pompeii. Asilah gets 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Pompeii receives 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAsilah 20°C (68°F)Pompeii 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Asilah or Pompeii in the Winter?
Both Pompeii and Asilah are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Asilah throughout the year. Also, the museums are the main draw to Pompeii this time of year.
In January, Asilah is generally much warmer than Pompeii. Daily temperatures in Asilah average around 13°C (55°F), and Pompeii fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).
Asilah usually receives more sunshine than Pompeii during winter. Asilah gets 169 hours of sunny skies, while Pompeii receives 115 hours of full sun in the winter.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Pompeii. It's quite rainy in Asilah. In January, Asilah usually receives around the same amount of rain as Pompeii. Asilah gets 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain, while Pompeii receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAsilah 13°C (55°F)Pompeii 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Asilah or Pompeii in the Spring?
Both Pompeii 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.
Asilah is a little warmer than Pompeii in the spring. The daily temperature in Asilah averages around 15°C (60°F) in April, and Pompeii fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
It's quite sunny in Asilah. In the spring, Asilah often gets more sunshine than Pompeii. Asilah gets 251 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pompeii receives 189 hours of full sun.
Asilah usually gets less rain in April than Pompeii. Asilah gets 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Pompeii receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAsilah 15°C (60°F)Pompeii 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Pompeii and Asilah
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (56°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (57°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (74°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (61°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 161 mm (6.3 in) |
| Dec | 13°C (56°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
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