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 $20Fez $90
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $20, while the average daily cost in Fez is $90. 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 $8.79Fez $34
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $18Fez $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.
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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 $2.80Fez $16
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$0.30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cairo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:
- transfer from Cairo airport, Cairo & Giza hotels to Alexandria: $50
- transfer from Cairo airport to the hotel in Cairo or Giza: $20
- one transfer from airport to Cairo Giza hotels or hotels to Cairo airport: $27
- Vip Airport Private Arrival or Departure Transfer: $15
- Two-Day Private City Tour of Cairo, Giza Pyramids and Saqqara+Airport Transfer: $220
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Cairo APT-HTL (CAI): $33
- Transfer to Cairo & Giza Hotels From Cairo Airport: $35
- Transfer from Luxor to Hurghada : $226
- Transfer from Hurghada to Luxor city by private Cars : $170
- Transfer from Cairo to Ain El Sokhna : $70
- Transfer from Cairo Int. Airport to Cairo/Giza hotels: $21
- Transfer from Cairo Airport to a hotel in Cairo or Giza: $18
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$2.10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fez
Also for Fez, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Arrival Transfer Fez Sais Airport : $23
- Private Transfer From Chefchaouen To Fez: $116
- 2-Day Transfer to Chefchaouen from Fez: $170
- Airport Transfers FES Airport - Hotel - Airport: $41
- Fes Airport Transfer: $17
- Fes Airport Transfer Arrival or Deparature: $18
- Fes Private Transfer Train Station to Hotel or Vice Versa: $23
- Fes Saiss Private airport transfer with arrival and departure: $70
- Fes to Rabat One-Way Private Transfer: $209
- Fes to Tangier Private One way Transfer OR THE OPPOSITE SIDE: $138
- Fes-Saiss Airport to Fes Hotels - One Way Private Transfer : $21
- Fez : One Way Private Transfer To Meknes: $94
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 $7.71Fez $43
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.
- Dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer show on Nile river: $5.00
- Quad Bike ATV and Nile Dinner Cruise with Belly dancer show: $5.00
- Dinner Cruise on the Nile River: $6.54
- Nile Sunset, Dinner Cruise, Show and Private Transfer: $6.54
- Cairo dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer show on Nile river: $7.00
- 2 Hour Cairo Dinner Cruise on Nile river with live band: $7.00
- Private Nile Cruise with Dinner and Folk Show from Cairo: $7.50
- Cairo Dinner Cruise in Nile River With Belly Dancer & Tanora show: $7.50
- VIP Giza Pyramids,Sphinx,ATV bike,CamelRide,Shopping&DinnerCruise: $8.00
- night-tour Nile dinner cruise with open buffet and belly dancer: $8.00
- Night Dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer and folklore show: $8.00
- Cairo Dinner Cruise With Belly Dancer Show With Pickup : $9.00
Typical Food Prices in Fez
For Fez, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Yogurt$0.63
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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:
- Lunch/Dinner with Moroccan family : $29
- Fez Cooking Class at a Traditional Riad with Market Visit: $40
- Family Dinner in Fes with Tea and Fun Stories: $45
- Cooking Class by Nzaha in Morocco: $46
- cooking classe in fes with ouliya: $46
- Fez Souk 4-Hour Traditional Home Cooking: $57
- Traditional Moroccan Cooking Course in Dar 7 Louyat: $64
- Cooking lessons: $68
- Fes Cooking Class: $70
- Fes Food Tour: $75
- Tour to Fez Morocco with Lunch or Dinner: $79
- Authentic Moroccan Cooking Class Fes: $81
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $5.39Fez $9.51
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$0.79
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Egyptian Museum Entry for Two$6.09
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 1 Day Private Tour in Cairo and Giza: $90
- 2 Days 1 Nights Tour package to Saint-Catherine from Cairo : $300
- 2-Days Tour at Cairo & Giza: $86
- 2-Days tour at Cairo & Giza: $80
- 3-Day Private Tour in Cairo : $196
- 4-Day Tours at Cairo & Giza & Alexandria: $209
- 8-Hour Private Tour Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum and local Bazaars: $14
- 8-Hour Private Tour to Giza Pyramids, Memphis and Sakkara: $79
- Adventure in the White Desert: $135
- Alexandria day tour : $75
- All Inclusive 2-Day Private Tour to All Pyramids and Cairo and 2 evenings: $299
- All Inclusive Full-Day Tour to Pyramids, Museum, mosque and Felucca: $39
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$2.10
Tours and Activities in Fez
For Fez, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Mosaic and Pottery Tour in Fes: $4.70
- Pottery and Ceramics Guided Tour: $5.79
- Fes Guided Tour of Pottery and Ceramics : $5.79
- Tour around the Ramparts of the Medina of Fez: $8.00
- Fes Shared Full-Day Guided Tour : $11
- A FEScinating group tour : $12
- Fes/Fez walking Tour with a group : $12
- The Most FEScinating English Tour With a Group in Fez: $12
- Fes Pottery Guided Tour : $14
- Shared Half Day Guided Fes Tour with Local Guide: $17
- Discover the Magic of Fes: A Walking Tour of the Old City: $17
- Fez Rampart Tour Including Chouara Tannery: $19
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.10Fez $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: $61
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.