Which place is cheaper, Zagora or Caltagirone?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Caltagirone or Zagora?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Caltagirone and Zagora 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: Caltagirone or Zagora?
Caltagirone
Located in Central Sicily in the province of Catania, Caltagirone is a town that is most famous for its ceramics as well as its long ceramic decorated staircase. The town is just 70 kilometers southwest of the city of Catania. The ceramic industry is notable for its pottery, more specifically its maiolica and terra-cotta wares. While there is a historical base for this industry, today the production is more focused on artistic items such as ceramics and sculptures. In addition to ceramics, the town's economy is dependent upon agriculture including the production of grapes, olives and peaches.
Zagora
A small town in southern Morocco, Zagora is a popular base camp for excursions on foot, by camel, or four wheel drive vehicles into the surrounding desert. One of the most famous and historic treks is the ancient caravan route to Timbuktu, marked by a famous sign at the end of town - indicating a journey of "52 days" by camel.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Italy, The Best 2-Week Tours in Italy, The Best Adventure Tours to Morocco, and The Best Cultural Tours in Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCaltagirone €95Zagora €47
The average daily cost (per person) in Caltagirone is €95, while the average daily cost in Zagora is €47. 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 Caltagirone and Zagora in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCaltagirone €59Zagora €33
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCaltagirone €118Zagora €66
Compare Hotels in Caltagirone and Zagora
Looking for a hotel in Caltagirone or Zagora? 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: Caltagirone Hotel Prices and Zagora Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Caltagirone €8.57Zagora €1.33
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Caltagirone
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Caltagirone:
- Private Transfer from Syracuse City to Siracusa Cruise Port: $22
- Palermo Cruise Port to Palermo hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $26
- Private Transfer from Palermo Cruise Port to Palermo hotels: $26
- Palermo hotels to Palermo Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $26
- Departure Private Transfer Catania, Taormina or Noto to Catania Airport by Sedan: $30
- Arrival Private Transfer Catania Airport to Catania, Taormina or Noto Sedan Car: $30
- Palermo Cruise Port to Palermo Airport (PMO) - Departure Private Transfer: $33
- Private Transfer from Messiena hotels to Messina Cruise Port: $35
- Messina Cruise Port to Messina hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $35
- Messina Hotels to Messina Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $35
- Private Transfer from Messina Cruise Port to Messiena hotels: $35
- Taxi Transfer from Catania Airport to Catania City or vice versa: $38
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Zagora
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Zagora:
- Airport Private Transfer: $35
Is it cheaper to fly into Caltagirone or Zagora?
Prices for flights to both Zagora and Caltagirone 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 dayCaltagirone €31Zagora €12
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Caltagirone
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Caltagirone.
- Palermo Street Food Tour including Market and City Centre: $21
- Palermo Street Food tour: art, history and ancient markets: $49
- Walking Tour and street food Tour Palermo: $49
- Gastronomic Street Food Tour of Catania: $53
- Catania Patisserie Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $60
- Classic Palermo Street Food Tour: $60
- Dinner in the Madonie Mountains : $65
- Catania Street Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $67
- Palermo Traditional Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $69
- Vegan Street Food Tour: $71
- Street Food Tour in Ortigia Syracuse: $75
- Italian Bread and Pizza Making Experience in Palermo: $76
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Caltagirone €5.71Zagora €2.67
Tours and Activities in Caltagirone
Here are a few actual costs in Caltagirone for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Taormina: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Sicily’s Hilltop Town: $8.99
- Half Day Guided Tour in Palermo _ Hello, my name is Palermo!: $16
- Guided tour of the salt pans of Trapani and the Salt Museum: $20
- Classical Ortigia Guided Group Tour: $21
- 2 Hour Walking Tour in Ortigia: $22
- City Sightseeing Palermo Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $22
- Etna Tour jeep excursion and trekking: $22
- Catania walking Tour small group: $22
- Tour of Ortigia and sea caves by boat in Syracuse: $22
- 2 Hours and a Half Private Guided Tour of Catania: $27
- Ortigia Walking Tour: $27
- Bike Tour in Palermo for Small Groups: $27
Tours and Activities in Zagora
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Zagora are as follows:
- 2 Days Tour to Zagora Desert with sunset from Marrakech: $82
- Marrakech: 2-Day Sahara Desert Tour Zagora & BenHaddou: $111
- 2 days tour from Zagora to Erg Chegaga: $136
- Zagora to Erg chigaga desert tour & 4x4 (All-inclusive) 2-Days: $164
- Zagora to Erg chigaga desert tour & 4x4 (All-inclusive) 2-Days: $164
- Private Day Camel Trekking Tour in Draa Valley from Zagora: $214
- From 2-Day Desert Tour to Erg Chegaga: $288
- From Agadir or Taghazout: 2-Day Sahara Desert Tour to Zagora: $353
- From Agadir or Taghazout: 2-Day Sahara Desert Tour to Zagora: $356
- From Agadir or Taghazout: 2-Day Sahara Desert Tour to Zagora: $376
- From Agadir 4 Days 3 night Désert Tours to Marrakech: $1,326
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCaltagirone €13Zagora -
Sample the Local Flavors in Caltagirone
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Caltagirone:
- Organic wine tasting at our historic cantina: $33
- Etna DOC & Organic Wine tasting and tour of the 1815 historic winery: $35
- Di Giovanna Winery Tour & 3 Wine Tasting: $37
- Marsala wine tasting in historic winery: $38
- Wine Tasting in a group with other travelers: $41
- Wine Tasting Experience Etna Nord: $41
- Wine Tasting in Panoramic Winery on Mount Etna: $41
- From Marzamemi: 2-Hour Authentic Wine Tasting in Val di Noto: $48
- Natural wine tasting in Palermo: $49
- Wine tasting of the Mazara del Vallo nature reserve: $49
- Wine tasting on the southern slope of Etna: $51
- Di Giovanna Winery Tour & 5 Wine Tasting: $52
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Caltagirone and Zagora, we can see that Caltagirone is more expensive. And not only is Zagora much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Caltagirone is in Europe and Zagora 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 Zagora would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Zagora 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 Caltagirone would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Caltagirone than you might in Zagora.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Caltagirone Expensive? and Is Zagora Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Caltagirone or Zagora?
Caltagirone has a larger population, and is about 6% larger than the population of Zagora. When comparing the sizes of Caltagirone and Zagora, 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.