Which place is cheaper, Merzouga or Bikaner?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Bikaner or Merzouga?
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 Merzouga 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 Merzouga?
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.
Merzouga
Let's say you want to truly get away. I don't mean putting your ear buds in on some beach with a stronger on the next chair over. I mean really get away, and find yourself deserted. Merzouga, Morocco lets you do just that. This land of sand dune after sand dune is ideal for anyone yearning to ride a camel to the ends of civilization. And you'll find plenty of options to get here with a tour, or even on your own.
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 $48Merzouga $17
The average daily cost (per person) in Bikaner is $48, while the average daily cost in Merzouga is $17. 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 Merzouga in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBikaner $21Merzouga $10
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBikaner $42Merzouga $20
Compare Hotels in Bikaner and Merzouga
Looking for a hotel in Bikaner or Merzouga? 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 Merzouga Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bikaner $13Merzouga -
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:
- One-Way Transfer: Jaipur/Pushker/Jodhpur/Bikaner: $36
- Private Transfer From Bikaner To Jodhpur: $48
- Private Transfers Bikaner To Jaipur Drop: $55
- Private Transfer From Bikaner To Jaisalmer: $60
- Private Transfers Bikaner To Mandawa Drop: $61
- Private Transfers Bikaner To Jodhpur Drop: $92
- Self Guided Bikaner City Tour With One Way Transfer To Jaipur : $108
- Bikaner Heritage Walking Tour with Private Transfer: $153
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Merzouga
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Merzouga:
- 1 way transfer: $62
Is it cheaper to fly into Bikaner or Merzouga?
Prices for flights to both Merzouga 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 $17Merzouga $5.90
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Merzouga
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Merzouga.
- One Night in Private Camp in the Sahara Desert in Merzouga with Dinner: $65
- Sunset With Dinner And Berber Music in Merzouga Desert With 4WD : $65
- 1-Night in the luxury camp: camel ride & Dinner: $74
- Day Trip By Camels In Erg Chebbi Dunes, Lunch With Berber Pizza: $77
- 5 Hour Sunset Tour with Camel Ride and Dinner In Desert: $82
- Merzouga Orange Dunes ATV Sandsurf Camels with 5 Stars Dinner: $86
- Camel trek with 1 Night in Luxury camp with Dinner+ Sundbording: $87
- Visit The Nomads, Gnawa Music, Rally In Dunes, Berber Pizza : $98
- Magical Dinner and Camel Trek with 1 Night In Merzouga Luxury Desert Camp: $105
- Overnight in Luxury Camp With camel Trek & Dinner: $108
- From Fes: 2-Day Merzouga Desert Trip w/Luxury Tent & Dinner: $121
- From Fes: 2-Day Merzouga Desert Trip(Luxury Tent & Dinner): $124
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bikaner $14Merzouga -
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
Tours and Activities in Merzouga
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Merzouga are as follows:
- Overnight in Desert Camp Berber Experience in Merzouga Desert & Camel Ride: $82
- Private Adventure to Merzouga Risani from Erfoud : $141
- Private Desert Tour and Visit to Nomadic Families: $98
- 1 Hour Merzouga Desert Buggy Experience: $139
- 1 Hour Merzouga Desert Quad Biking Tour & Sandboarding: $64
- 1 Night Camel Trekking Tour in Merzouga Desert Camp : $60
- 1/2 day 4x4 tour of Erg Chebbi: $82
- 2 Hours Merzouga Desert Quad Bike Adventure: $114
- 2 hours Merzouga Dunes ATV Rental - Desert Quad Biking Tour: $112
- 2-Day Desert Tour with Return to Marrakech: $183
- 3 Days Tour From Marrakech To Sahara Desert Of Merzouga: $87
- 3 Days Tour from Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga with Luxury Camp: $218
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBikaner $12Merzouga -
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bikaner and Merzouga, we can see that Bikaner is more expensive. And not only is Merzouga much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Bikaner is in Asia and Merzouga 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 Merzouga would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Merzouga 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 Bikaner would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bikaner than you might in Merzouga.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bikaner Expensive? and Is Merzouga 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.