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.
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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.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $30Fez $86
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $30, while the average daily cost in Fez is $86. 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
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $10Fez $32
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $20Fez $64
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.
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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
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $3.46Fez $15
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Cairo
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Cairo are as follows:
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Metro Ride$0.08
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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 Airport Transfer from any destination in Cairo or Giza: $35
- Welcome to Private Airport Pickup & Transfer: $24
- VIP Meet and Assist in Cairo Airport with Private Transfer to Cairo Hotels: $49
- VIP Luxury Airport Transfer: Mercedes E-Class Meet & Greet: $50
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Cairo HTL-APT (CAI): $48
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Cairo APT-HTL (CAI): $48
- Transfers From Cairo Airport: $13
- Transfer to Cairo & Giza Hotels From Cairo Airport: $35
- Transfer from Hurghada to Luxor city by private Cars: $170
- Transfer from Hurghada to Luxor (sharing ): $181
- Transfer from Hurghada to Cairo by van: $235
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Fez
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Fez:
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Taxi Ride$2.02
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fez
Also for Fez, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 2-Day Transfer to Tangier from Fez with Overnight in Chefchaouen: $170
- Casablanca Transfer from Fes via Meknes and Rabat: $172
- Fes - Airport Arrival Transfer to the Hotel: $23
- Fes Airport Private Transfer – Arrival or Departure: $15
- Fes Airport Transfer (one way) + Free SIM Card: Stay Connected: $13
- Fes Airport Transfer Arrival or Deparature: $19
- Fes Airport to Fez Private Transfer with Riad Handover: $18
- Fes Private Transfer Train Station to Hotel or Vice Versa: $10
- Fes Private Transfer from Hotel to Train Station or Vice Versa: $15
- Fes Saïss Airport to Hotel Transfer: $23
- Fes Sais Airport (FEZ) Transfers to Meknes (SIAM)or Reverse: $113
- Fes to Chefchaouen Private Transfer: $113
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
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Food Meals for one dayCairo $16Fez $41
Typical Food Prices in Cairo
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Cairo:
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Juice$0.04
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cairo
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cairo.
- Giza Pyramids Sphinx , ATV, camel ride Plus Nile Dinner Cruise: $3.00
- Explore Giza Pyramids with Camel, ATV, Dinner Cruise, & Shopping: $5.00
- Quad Bike ATV ,Camel Ride ,Nile Dinner Cruise Belly dancer show: $7.00
- Giza Pyramids Sphinx Camel Ride ATV Bike Shopping Dinner cruise: $7.00
- Cairo Dinner Nile Cruise with Belly Dancer Show on Nile River: $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
- Dinner Nile Cruise belly dancer open buffer tanora show sailing on Nile: $8.00
- 2-hours night dinner cruise show : Eat , Dance and Sing: $8.00
- Private Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Quad Bike, Camel Ride, Nile Dinner Cruise: $8.00
- Cairo Dinner Cruise in Nile River With Belly Dancer & Tanora show: $8.00
- Cairo Nile Dinner Cruise Belly Dancer Tanora Show Dinner Buffet: $8.00
Typical Food Prices in Fez
For Fez, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Yogurt$0.61
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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:
- Private Cooking Class with a Local Family & Market Visit: $34
- Cooking Class Experience in Fes: $35
- Moroccan Lunch or Dinner with Henna in a Traditional Riad in Fes: $38
- Moroccan Cooking Class and Lunch in a Traditional Riad: $40
- Traditional Moroccan Cooking Class in a Fes Medina Riad: $40
- Baking Workshops at Fez Cooking School at Palais Amani: $43
- Moroccan Cooking Class and Fez Market Visit and Meal: $45
- Family Dinner in Fes with Tea and Fun Stories: $45
- Moroccan Cooking Class with Lunch in a Traditional Riad in Fez: $45
- Unforgettable Cooking Class in Fez: $45
- cooking classe in fes with ouliya: $46
- Cooking Class with Bread Workshop and Pastry in Fes: $46
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $8.29Fez $9.13
Typical Entertainment Prices in Cairo
Here are a few typical costs in Cairo for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Entry to Camel Market for Two$0.77
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Egyptian Museum Entry for Two$5.90
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 from Hurghada to Cairo: $216
- 1 Day tour to Alexandria from Cairo: $30
- 1 Day tour to Giza pyramids Memphis city Dahshur and Saqqara pyramids: $15
- 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
- 1-Hour Private Felucca Boat Tour on the Nile: $9.00
- 1-Hour Private Felucca Boat Tour on the Nile: $7.00
- 1.5-Hour Quad Bike Tour Around the Giza Pyramids from Cairo: $70
Typical Entertainment Prices in Fez
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Fez's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Granary Fee$2.02
Tours and Activities in Fez
For Fez, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Fes Pottery Guided Tour: $5.72
- Fez Medina Traditional Craft Shopping Tour with Expert Guide: $5.72
- Mosaic and Pottery Tour in Fes: $6.86
- Fes Tour: Medina, Chouara Tannery, Artisans, Souks & Royal Palace: $9.00
- Geometric mosaic & pottery tour in fes: $9.15
- Tour guide in the old city of Fez: $9.15
- Fes Medina Tour: Madrasa, Artisans, Tanneries & Historic Souks: $10
- Private Fes Medina Tour with Local Guide – Culture & Hidden Gems: $10
- Fes Bus Tour King palace jewish Quarter Merinid Tombs tanneries: $10
- Fez Old Medina Walking Tour with Local Guide: $14
- Private Fes Medina City Tour with Local Guide: $16
- VIP Fes Medina Work Shop Tour with Official Guide: $16
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.35Fez $12
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
- Cairo Autumn Downtown Food & Bar Crawl with Drinks: $109
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: $180
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.
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.