Which place is cheaper, Ait Ben Haddou or Bikaner?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Bikaner 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 Bikaner 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: Bikaner or Ait Ben Haddou?
Bikaner
Bikaner is located in the Rajasthan state in northwest India. This city is where the headquarters of Bikaner District and Division are located. The city was founded in 1486 by Rao Bika, and has a population of about 645,000 people.
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 Bicycle Tours in India, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in India, The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, and The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBikaner $48Ait Ben Haddou $70
The average daily cost (per person) in Bikaner is $48, while the average daily cost in Ait Ben Haddou is $70. 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 Bikaner and Ait Ben Haddou in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBikaner $21Ait Ben Haddou $25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBikaner $42Ait Ben Haddou $50
Compare Hotels in Bikaner and Ait Ben Haddou
Looking for a hotel in Bikaner 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: Bikaner Hotel Prices and Ait Ben Haddou Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bikaner $13Ait Ben Haddou $29
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bikaner
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Bikaner:
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Tuk Tuk Ride$0.24
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bikaner
Also for Bikaner, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Bikaner Heritage Walking Tour with Private Transfer: $153
- One-Way Transfer: Jaipur/Pushker/Jodhpur/Bikaner: $36
- Private Transfer From Bikaner To Jaisalmer: $60
- Private Transfer From Bikaner To Jodhpur: $48
- Private Transfers Bikaner To Jaipur Drop: $55
- Private Transfers Bikaner To Jodhpur Drop: $92
- Private Transfers Bikaner To Mandawa Drop: $61
- Self Guided Bikaner City Tour With One Way Transfer To Jaipur : $108
Is it cheaper to fly into Bikaner or Ait Ben Haddou?
Prices for flights to both Ait Ben Haddou and Bikaner 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 dayBikaner $17Ait Ben Haddou $23
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bikaner
For Bikaner, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Taste of Bikaner (2 Hour Guided Street Food Tour with Local): $24
- Rajasthani Cooking Class in Bikaner: $172
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bikaner $14Ait Ben Haddou $28
Tours and Activities in Bikaner
For Bikaner, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Discover Bikaner in Nightlights -2 Hours Guided Walking Tour: $13
- Walking Tour of Bikaner(2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $13
- Heritage & Cultural Trails of Bikaner (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour) : $13
- Discover Bikaner in Nightlights (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $13
- Heritage & Cultural Trails of Bikaner (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour) : $13
- Heritage Trails of Bikaner (2 Hour Guide Walking Tour): $14
- Explore Bikaner in Nightlights (2 Hour Guided Walking Tour): $14
- Bikaner 2 Hour Guided Street Food Tasting Tour: $25
- Bikaner 2 Hour Guided Street Food Tasting Tour: $25
- Royal Trails of Bikaner (Guided Half Day City Tour): $74
- Bikaner Full Day Sightseeing with Junagarh Fort & Temples: $78
- Highlights of Bikaner, Guided Half-Day Car Tour: $82
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBikaner $12Ait Ben Haddou $6.12
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bikaner and Ait Ben Haddou, we can see that Ait Ben Haddou is more expensive. And not only is Bikaner much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Bikaner is in Asia and Ait Ben Haddou 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 Bikaner would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bikaner 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 Ait Ben Haddou would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ait Ben Haddou than you might in Bikaner.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bikaner 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.