A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Cairo vs. Fez for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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Should you visit Cairo or Fez?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Cairo and Fez 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: Cairo or Fez?

Cairo

Cairo is the chaotic capital city of Egypt. With a population of more than 16 million, it is one of the largest cities in both Africa and the Middle East. As a traveler, you're likely to arrive and leave from here and you'll get your first orientation to the area during the chaotic and congestion filled taxi ride from the airport.

Fez

Fez is the historical capital of Morocco and has one of the country's most impressive and elaborate medinas. It's authentic and traditional atmosphere attracts travelers from all over the world. It's fun to wander the city's elaborate alleyways, sample the food, and soak up the sights and smells. In Fez's medina you'll find donkeys, carts, spices, and pottery. You'll find traditional foods, locals bartering for goods, and religious buildings that date back hundreds of years. The medina is also the world's largest car free urban zone.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Morocco, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco.


Which place is cheaper, Fez or Cairo?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $31, while the average daily cost in Fez is $92. 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 Cairo and Fez in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Cairo $10
    Fez $34
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Cairo $20
    Fez $68
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Fez

Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Fez? 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.

Hotels in Cairo


Hotels in Fez


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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: Cairo Hotel Prices and Fez Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Cairo $3.53
    Fez $16
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Cairo

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Cairo are as follows:


  • Metro Ride
    $0.08
  • Taxi Ride
    $0.29

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cairo

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:

  • transfer from Cairo airport, Cairo & Giza hotels to Alexandria: $55
  • private transfer from Cairo to Alexandria: $95
  • private Airport Transfer from any destination in Cairo or Giza: $35
  • one transfer from airport to Cairo Giza hotels or hotels to Cairo airport: $22
  • Welcome to Private Airport Pickup & Transfer: $24
  • Visit Mall of Egypt with Hotel Transfer: $47
  • VIP Private Cairo Airport Transfer To Or From Cairo , Giza Hotels: $17
  • VIP Meet and assist with transfer from Cairo and SPX Airport: $12
  • VIP Meet and Greet Private Hotel Transfer From Cairo Airport: $20
  • VIP Meet and Assist in Cairo Airport with Private Transfer to Cairo Hotels: $49
  • VIP Meet and Assist at Cairo Airport with Private Hotel Transfer: $35
  • VIP Luxury Airport Transfer: Mercedes E-Class Meet & Greet: $50

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Fez

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Fez:


  • Taxi Ride
    $2.15

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fez

Also for Fez, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Fes Airport Private Transfer – Arrival or Departure: $15
  • Fes Airport Transfer (one way) + Free SIM Card: Stay Connected: $13
  • Fes Saïss Airport Private Transfer – Door-to-Door Service: $35
  • Fes Saïss Airport to Hotel Transfer: $24
  • Fes to Chefchaouen Private Transfer: $116
  • Fes to Tanger Via Meknes and Volubilis - Private Transfer: $188
  • Fez : One-Way Private Airport Transfer: $15
  • Fez Airport Private Departure Transfer: $35
  • Fez Airport Private Transfer: $13
  • Fez Airport Private Transfer Arrival - OR - Departure: $18
  • Fez Airport Transfer Arrival - OR - Departure: $19
  • Fez Airport to Hotel Transfer: $25

Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Fez?

Prices for flights to both Fez and Cairo 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Cairo $16
    Fez $44
Typical Food Prices in Cairo

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Cairo:


  • Juice
    $0.04

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cairo

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cairo.

  • Dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer show on Nile river: $5.00
  • 2 Hour Cairo Dinner Cruise on Nile river with live band: $7.00
  • Quad Bike ATV ,Camel Ride ,Nile Dinner Cruise Belly dancer show: $7.00
  • Night Dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer and folklore show: $7.00
  • Private Nile Cruise with Dinner and Folk Show from Cairo: $7.50
  • Cairo Dinner Cruise show with belly dancer show on Nile river: $8.00
  • night-tour Nile dinner cruise with open buffet and belly dancer: $8.00
  • Giza Pyramids,Sphinx,Camel Ride,ATV Bike,Shopping,Dinner cruiseII: $8.00
  • 2-hours night dinner cruise show : Eat , Dance and Sing: $8.00
  • Romantic Nile Dinner Cruise Experience: $8.00
  • 5 Star Dinner Nile Cruise in Cairo Night Tour: $8.00
  • food tour private tour from cairo or giza hotel: $8.00

Typical Food Prices in Fez

For Fez, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Yogurt
    $0.64
  • Dinner for 2
    $12

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Fez

For Fez, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Lunch/Dinner with Moroccan family: $29
  • Moroccan Lunch or Dinner with Henna in a Traditional Riad in Fes: $32
  • Fez Cooking Class at a Traditional Riad with Market Visit: $40
  • Traditional Moroccan Cooking Class in a Fes Medina Riad: $41
  • Flavors of Fez ( Cooking Class with Local Expert ): $41
  • Family Dinner in Fes with Tea and Fun Stories: $45
  • fez Cooking Class Moroccan cuisine with Market Visit: $47
  • cooking classe in fes with ouliya: $47
  • Fez Souk tour & traditional Home Cooking: $53
  • Cooking Class - Moroccan cuisine: $53
  • Authentic Moroccan Cooking Class Experience: $59
  • Moroccan Cooking Class at a Riad in Fez: $59

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Cairo $8.46
    Fez $9.71
Typical Entertainment Prices in Cairo

Here are a few typical costs in Cairo for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • Entry to Camel Market for Two
    $0.78
  • Egyptian Museum Entry for Two
    $6.02

Tours and Activities in Cairo

Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • (Egypt jewel) Day Tour To Giza Pyramids, Museum, Mosque &Felucca: $55
  • 01 Day Cairo tour Islamic and Coptic Cairo: $143
  • 01 Day Tour to Alexandria from Cairo: $246
  • 1 Day Private Tour in Cairo and Giza: $90
  • 1 Day Private Tour to Alexandria from Cairo: $100
  • 1 Day tour to Alexandria from Cairo: $30
  • 1 Day tour to Giza pyramids Memphis city Dahshur and Saqqara pyramids: $15
  • 1 Hour ATV Quad Bike Private Tour Around Giza Pyramids: $30
  • 1 Hour ATV Quad Bike Private Tour around Giza Pyramids: $38
  • 1 Hour Adventure In The Nile River By Nile Taxi In Cairo: $60
  • 1 Hour Adventure In The Nile River By Nile Taxi In Cairo: $60
  • 1 Hour adventure in the Nile River By Nile Taxi In Cairo: $60

Typical Entertainment Prices in Fez

Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Fez's activities, tours, and tickets:


  • Granary Fee
    $2.15

Tours and Activities in Fez

For Fez, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Zellige and Pottery Tour at our Studio in Fes: $5.88
  • Fez Medina Traditional Craft Shopping Tour with Expert Guide: $5.88
  • Pottery and Ceramics Guided Tour: $7.05
  • Fes Tour: Medina, Chouara Tannery, Artisans, Souks & Royal Palace: $9.00
  • Fes Bus Tour King palace jewish Quarter Merinid Tombs tanneries: $10
  • Private Walking Tour inside the Medina with a Local Guide: $15
  • Private Fes Medina City Tour with Local Guide: $16
  • Fes: Museum, Al Attarine Madrasa & Tannery and Medina Tour: $16
  • VIP Fes Medina Work Shop Tour with Official Guide: $16
  • Discover Pottery and Mosaic Zellige on a Factory Tour in Fes: $17
  • Discover Meknes A Full Day Tour from Fes: $18
  • Fez Medina Guided Tour: $18

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Cairo $1.37
    Fez $13

Sample the Local Flavors in Cairo

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cairo:

  • Pub Crawl and Speakeasy Bar Tour with 2 Free Drinks: $69

Sample the Local Flavors in Fez

Also in Fez, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Full Day Boutique Winery and Wine Tasting Tour from Fez to Meknes: $175

How are these travel costs calculated?

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Fez, we can see that Fez is more expensive. And not only is Cairo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Cairo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cairo 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 Fez would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Fez than you might in Cairo.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Cairo Expensive? and Is Fez Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Cairo or Fez?

Cairo has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Fez. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Fez, 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.

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