Which place is cheaper, Meknes or Catania?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Catania or Meknes?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Catania and Meknes can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Catania or Meknes?
Catania
Located on the east coast of Sicily, Catania is at the base of Mount Etna, which is the largest volcano in Europe. It's also the island's second largest city and a major transportation center for the area. With almost one million residents in the metropolitan area, the city serves as an important economic base and university town for Sicily. It's a vibrant city with a young population, a lively downtown, and an excellent nightlife. The city has an abundance of Sicilian Baroque architecture and the downtown area, where much of it is this architecture is concentrated, has been declared a World Heritage Site.
Meknes
So you love a bustling nightlife with fine restaurants and meaningful historical buildings, but you hate all the tourists. Well, it maybe time to visit Meknes, Morocco. Since most travelers head straight to Fez, that leaves Meknes relatively untouched and remains free of the usual hassles that plague other major destinations.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Italy, The Best Walking 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 dayCatania €120Meknes €43
The average daily cost (per person) in Catania is €120, while the average daily cost in Meknes is €43. 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 Catania and Meknes in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCatania €65Meknes €24
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCatania €130Meknes €48
Compare Hotels in Catania and Meknes
Looking for a hotel in Catania or Meknes? 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: Catania Hotel Prices and Meknes Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Catania €20Meknes €1.37
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Catania
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Catania:
- From 1-Way Private Airport Transfer to Palermo: $775
- Catania Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer to Palermo by Car: $722
- TAXI Transfer from CATANIA to Capo d'Orlando (or vice versa): $421
- From Catania Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer to Agrigento: $373
- Private TAXI transfer from Catania to Agrigento or viceversa: $332
- Catania Airport to/from Verdura Resort Transfer: $321
- From Private transfer to Agrigento Temples: $320
- Private Transfer from Catania to PORTOROSA marina yachting: $310
- Private Transfer From Catania to Palermo or vice versa: $256
- PRIVATE TRANSFER from CATANIA to PALERMO (or VICEVERSA): $233
- Private TAXI transfer from CATANIA to MESSINA or viceversa: $230
- Private TAXI Transfer from Catania to Comiso (or viceversa): $214
Is it cheaper to fly into Catania or Meknes?
Prices for flights to both Meknes and Catania 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 dayCatania €41Meknes €13
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Catania
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Catania.
- Catania Street Food Tour: Fish Market & City Centre: $38
- Catania Street Food Tour: $52
- Cooking class & visit to the Catania Historical market: $59
- Patisserie Food tour: $60
- Guided Street Food Tour with Tastings: $63
- Food tour of Catania by night: $64
- Catania Street Food Tour: $67
- Guided Street Food Tour with Tastings: $73
- Aci Trezza boat tour with dinner on board: $85
- Cooking Class Tiramisù: $95
- Cooking Class Arancini in Catania: $96
- Cooking class Pizza: $96
Typical Food Prices in Meknes
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Meknes:
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Popcorn€0.19
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Spices€2.34
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Meknes
For Meknes, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Fes Medina :Grocery shopping & cooking Class with Fatima: $95
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Catania €19Meknes €3.32
Tours and Activities in Catania
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Catania are as follows:
- From Catania, Syracuse and Taormina: fly fishing experience: $240
- Taormina and Castelmola private tour with traditional lunch: $272
- 2 hours guided tour of Catania: $40
- 3-Hour Catania Segway PT Authorized Tour: $118
- Agrigento and Piazza Armerina day tour: $131
- BOAT TOUR WITH APERITIF ON BOARD IN THE CYCLOPS ISLANDS: $64
- Baroque shades of Sicily (Noto, Modica and Ragusa day tour): $120
- Benedictine Monastery of Guided tour in English: $11
- Boat tour to the Ulysses caves with swimming guide: $84
- Boat trip and tour Savoca and Taormina: $142
- Catania : Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide: $49
- Catania Bike Tour with Tasting food: $182
Tours and Activities in Meknes
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Meknes.
- From Fez: Volubilis, Moulay Idriss and Meknes Full Day Tour: $17
- Fes Volubilis Tour: $45
- From Rabat: Volubilis and Meknes Full-day Tour: $258
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCatania €18Meknes €2.45
Sample the Local Flavors in Catania
Also in Catania, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Volcanic Wine Tasting in a Metropolitan Market: $48
- Wine Tasting in the South Slope of Etna: $50
- Etna: Urban Winery, Vineyards Walk & Wine Tasting at Sunset: $62
- Wine tour in Catania: $102
- Mt Etna and Wine tasting tour from Catania: $116
- Full-Day Etna and Wine Tour from Catania: $126
- From Mt.Etna picnic and wine tasting: $128
- Guided Tour of Etna with Wine Tasting & Appetizers: $139
- Etna trekking and wine tasting: $147
- Tour Etna & Wine Tasting: $158
- Etna Tour and Lunch in a Winery with Wine Tasting: $265
- From Catania/Taormina: Mount Etna Private Wine Tasting Tour: $433
Typical Alcohol Prices in Meknes
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Meknes:
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Bottle of Wine€4.29
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Catania and Meknes, we can see that Catania is more expensive. And not only is Meknes much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Catania is in Europe and Meknes 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 Meknes would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Meknes 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 Catania would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Catania than you might in Meknes.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Catania Expensive? and Is Meknes Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Catania or Meknes?
Meknes has a larger population, and is about 74% larger than the population of Catania. When comparing the sizes of Catania and Meknes, 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.
When is the best time to visit Catania or Meknes?
Catania has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Meknes experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Catania or Meknes in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Catania as well as Meknes. Many travelers come to Catania for the beaches, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences. The warm climate attracts visitors to Meknes throughout the year.
In the summer, Catania is a little warmer than Meknes. Typically, the summer temperatures in Catania in July average around 26°C (79°F), and Meknes averages at about 23°C (73°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Meknes. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Catania this time of the year. In the summer, Catania often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Meknes. Catania gets 325 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Meknes receives 330 hours of full sun.
Catania usually gets more rain in July than Meknes. Catania gets 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Meknes receives 0 mm (0 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCatania 26°C (79°F)Meknes 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Catania or Meknes in the Autumn?
Both Meknes and Catania are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Catania in the autumn for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, and the shopping scene. Plenty of visitors come to Meknes because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In October, Catania is generally around the same temperature as Meknes. Daily temperatures in Catania average around 19°C (67°F), and Meknes fluctuates around 19°C (67°F).
It's quite sunny in Meknes. Catania usually receives less sunshine than Meknes during autumn. Catania gets 189 hours of sunny skies, while Meknes receives 227 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It's quite rainy in Catania. In October, Catania usually receives more rain than Meknes. Catania gets 128 mm (5 in) of rain, while Meknes receives 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCatania 19°C (67°F)Meknes 19°C (67°F)
Should I visit Catania or Meknes in the Winter?
Both Meknes and Catania during the winter are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Catania for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Meknes year-round.
Catania is cooler than Meknes in the winter. The daily temperature in Catania averages around 10°C (51°F) in January, and Meknes fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).
In the winter, Catania often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Meknes. Catania gets 153 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Meknes receives 165 hours of full sun.
Catania usually gets less rain in January than Meknes. Catania gets 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Meknes receives 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCatania 10°C (51°F)Meknes 12°C (54°F)
Should I visit Catania or Meknes in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Catania and Meknes. The spring months attract visitors to Catania because of the beaches and the activities around the city. Meknes attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the spring, Catania is around the same temperature as Meknes. Typically, the spring temperatures in Catania in April average around 15°C (58°F), and Meknes averages at about 16°C (60°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Meknes this time of the year. In Catania, it's very sunny this time of the year. Catania usually receives less sunshine than Meknes during spring. Catania gets 204 hours of sunny skies, while Meknes receives 256 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Catania usually receives less rain than Meknes. Catania gets 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Meknes receives 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCatania 15°C (58°F)Meknes 16°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Meknes and Catania
| Catania | Meknes | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (51°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (52°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (58°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| May | 19°C (65°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (79°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (74°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 9 mm (0.3 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 128 mm (5 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) |
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