A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Chania vs. Agadir for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Chania or Agadir?

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

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Chania or Agadir, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.

Where Should I go: Chania or Agadir?

Chania

Chania is a city on the northwest coast of the Greek island of Crete. Chania is Crete's most evocative city, with its pretty Venetian quarter, crisscrossed by narrow lanes, culminating at a magnificent harbor. At the harbor entrance is a 16th-century lighthouse with Venetian, Egyptian, and Ottoman influences. On the other side, the Nautical Museum has model ships, naval objects and photographs. The former monastery of St. Francis houses the Archaeological Museum of Chania. Remnants of Venetian and Turkish architecture abound, with old townhouses now transformed into atmospheric restaurants and boutique hotels. Although all this beauty means the old town is packed with tourists in summer, it's still a great place to unwind. The Venetian Harbor is super for a stroll and a coffee or cocktail. Plus it’s got a university and a modern area to the city, which means that it retains its charm in winter. Indie boutiques and an entire lane dedicated to leather products provide good shopping and, with a multitude of creative restaurants, you’ll likely have some of your best meals on Crete here.

Agadir

Agadir is a city with a long and tragic past. In 1960 the city suffered from an earthquake, destroying the city including the ancient Kasbah. Approximately 15,000 people were killed, 12,000 were injured and around 35,000 people were left homeless. They began rebuilding the city center on a grid system, making it easy for today's visitors to navigate and get around this city. The new city is full of boulevards with cafes and a mix of 1960s and classic Moroccan architecture. Today, the city is still growing and welcomes European vacationers to its resort destinations. Visitors appreciate the clean beaches, outstanding golf courses and luxurious health and beauty spas.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Greece, The Best Cruise Tours and Packages in Greece, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Morocco, and The Best Adventure Tours to Morocco.


Which place is cheaper, Agadir or Chania?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Chania is €93, while the average daily cost in Agadir is €55. 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 Chania and Agadir in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Chania 46
    Agadir 38
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Chania 92
    Agadir 76
Compare Hotels in Chania and Agadir

Looking for a hotel in Chania or Agadir? 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 Chania


Hotels in Agadir


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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: Chania Hotel Prices and Agadir Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Chania 15
    Agadir 3.93

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Chania

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Chania:

  • Crete Private Transfer to from Chania Port Airport Town: $19
  • Private Transfer from Chania Airport (CHQ) to Chania Souda Port: $23
  • Private Transfer from Chania Hotels to Chania Souda Cruise Port: $23
  • Arrival Transfer Chania Airport to Chania, Rethimno or Heraklion: $25
  • Cretan Folklore Night with Buffet and transfer: $31
  • Bali: Shared Transfer from Chania/Heraklion Airport to Bali: $33
  • Elafonisi Beach Day Trip with Elos Stop and Transfer: $34
  • Falassarna Beach Sunset Trip with Transfer: $36
  • Private Airport Transfer (CHQ) from/to Chania city: $48
  • Transfer from Chania airport to Chania City Center up to 3 : $54
  • From Shared Transfer from Chania Airport to Plakias: $64
  • Transfer from Chania airport to Agia Marina up to 3 customers: $71

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Agadir

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


  • CTM bus from Eassaouira to Agadir
    12

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Agadir

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Agadir:

  • Agadir Private transfer from Agadir (AGA) Airport to Tiznit city or Aglou beach: $109
  • "Agadir to Marrakesh: Private Transfer for Your Convenience": $120
  • 4×4 Jeep Sahara Desert Tour with Lunch & Hotel Transfers: $49
  • 4×4 Jeep Sahara Desert Tour with Lunch & Hotel Transfers: $46
  • Agadir Airport (AGA): One-Way Transfer to Taghazout Hotels: $41
  • Agadir Airport Private Transfers ( To or from Agadir city center only): $33
  • Agadir Airport Transfer to your Hotel or place of stay in Agadir: $32
  • Agadir Airport: Premium Transfer to Taghazout or Agadir 24/7: $20
  • Agadir Al Massira Airport Transfer: $36
  • Agadir Croco Parc Admission teckits and roundtransfer : $28
  • Agadir Croco Park Transfer & Admission ticket: $26
  • Agadir Crocoparc: Ticket and Transfer: $40

Is it cheaper to fly into Chania or Agadir?

Prices for flights to both Agadir and Chania 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
    Chania 32
    Agadir 12

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Chania

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

  • The Delicious Chania PRIVATE Street Food Tour : $87
  • CHANIA WALKING FOOD TOURS – 3 HOUR WALKING TOUR: $107
  • CHANIA CRETE COOKING CLASSES – 3 HOURS: $107
  • Chania Cooking Class-The Authentic: $118
  • Guided Walking Food Tour with Tasting: $123
  • From The Ultimate Food Tour Of Chania Villages: $123
  • Wine, Food, and Sunset Tour with 3-Course Dinner: $127
  • From Agioi Theodoroi Catamaran Dinner Cruise: $127
  • Sunset Craft Beer & Food Tour: $128
  • Sunset Craft Beer & Food Tour - Chania: $131
  • Horse riding,falasarna sunset,dinner in a tavern,drone video: $214

Typical Food Prices in Agadir

Some typical examples of dining costs in Agadir are as follows:


  • Dinner
    21
  • Dinner
    7.01

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Agadir

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

  • Camel Ride With Tea & BBQ Dinner Option: $17
  • From Sunset Camel Ride w/ Transfers, Optional Dinner: $17
  • Flamingo River Camel Ride with Optional BBQ Dinner: $18
  • Agadir Camel Ride Flamingo River & BBQ Dinner: $19
  • Camel Ride Tour with Tea and Dinner Option: $20
  • Camel Ride With Tea & BBQ Dinner Option: $21
  • From Agadir or Taghazout: Camel Ride BBQ Lunch or Dinner: $28
  • From Sunset Camel Ride with BBQ Dinner and Transfer: $29
  • Agadir Camel Trek Sunset Tour with Dinner Barbecue: $31
  • Sunset Camel Safari with Moroccan Dinner & BBQ: $32
  • Agadir Camel Riding +Sunset and Dinner( barbecue): $33
  • Sunset Horse Ride With Dinner: $36

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Chania 21
    Agadir 3.00

Tours and Activities in Chania

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

  • First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
  • City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.95
  • Chania's Turbulent History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $8.99
  • Discover Chania's Echoes: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
  • Archaeological Museum Entry Ticket and Audio Guide: $11
  • Full-Day Tour Gramvousa Balos Bay from Rethymno with French Guide: $19
  • Gramvousa Island & Balos Bay Full-Day Tour from Rethymno English & German guide: $19
  • Shared Falassarna Beach Tour Visit from Rethymno: $25
  • Skip the Line: Limnoupolis Water Admission Ticket: $27
  • Full Day Guided Botanic Garden Tour in Spili, Preveli and Plakias: $27
  • From Rethymno Areas: Full-Day Knossos and Heraklion Guided Tour: $27
  • Chania Town: Glass-Bottom Boat Cruise to Thodorou & Lazareta: $29

Typical Entertainment Prices in Agadir

Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Agadir are as follows:


  • Show Tickets
    2.10

Tours and Activities in Agadir

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Agadir are as follows:

  • Guided tour of Argan Oil production factory for organic cosmetics: $4.36
  • Argan Oil Factory Tour: $5.15
  • Agadir or Taghazout : Sunday Market Souk El Had Guided Tour: $7.93
  • Crocoparc Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket: $9.62
  • Agadir : City Sightseeing Tour: $10
  • From Agadir/Taghazout: Paradise Valley & Atlas Mountain Tour: $12
  • Paradise Valley swimming Tour From Agadir & Taghazout: $12
  • Agadir Half Day Sightseeing Tour City : $13
  • City Sightseeing Tour With Agadir Oufella Attraction: $14
  • City Sightseeing Tour With Agadir Oufella Visit: $14
  • Explore Agadir Souk El Had With a Licensed Tour Guide: $14
  • Agadir City Tour - Half Day - Guided By Couscous: $14

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Chania 18
    Agadir -

Sample the Local Flavors in Chania

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Chania:

  • Cretan wine tasting, hosted in French: $91
  • Milia Mountain Tour w/Lunch Olive Oil/Wine Tastings: $144
  • Wines, Olives, and History: A Private Wine Tour from Chania: $791


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

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


Which is Bigger, Chania or Agadir?

Agadir has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Chania. When comparing the sizes of Chania and Agadir, 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 Chania or Agadir?

Chania has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Agadir experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.

Should I visit Chania or Agadir in the Summer?

The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Chania and Agadir. Most visitors come to Chania for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences during these months. Agadir attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

In July, Chania is generally around the same temperature as Agadir. Daily temperatures in Chania average around 26°C (80°F), and Agadir fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Agadir this time of the year. In Chania, it's very sunny this time of the year. Chania usually receives more sunshine than Agadir during summer. Chania gets 380 hours of sunny skies, while Agadir receives 253 hours of full sun in the summer.

In July, Chania usually receives more rain than Agadir. Chania gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Agadir receives 0 mm (0 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Chania 26°C (80°F) 
    Agadir 26°C (79°F)

Should I visit Chania or Agadir in the Autumn?

The autumn brings many poeple to Chania as well as Agadir. The autumn months attract visitors to Chania because of the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, and the shopping scene. The warm climate attracts visitors to Agadir throughout the year.

Chania is around the same temperature as Agadir in the autumn. The daily temperature in Chania averages around 20°C (68°F) in October, and Agadir fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Agadir. In the autumn, Chania often gets less sunshine than Agadir. Chania gets 198 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Agadir receives 238 hours of full sun.

Chania usually gets more rain in October than Agadir. Chania gets 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Agadir receives 22 mm (0.9 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Chania 20°C (68°F) 
    Agadir 22°C (72°F)

Should I visit Chania or Agadir in the Winter?

Both Agadir and Chania are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Chania this time of year. Plenty of visitors come to Agadir because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

In the winter, Chania is cooler than Agadir. Typically, the winter temperatures in Chania in January average around 12°C (54°F), and Agadir averages at about 15°C (59°F).

It's quite sunny in Agadir. Chania usually receives less sunshine than Agadir during winter. Chania gets 118 hours of sunny skies, while Agadir receives 223 hours of full sun in the winter.

It's quite rainy in Chania. In January, Chania usually receives more rain than Agadir. Chania gets 142 mm (5.6 in) of rain, while Agadir receives 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Chania 12°C (54°F) 
    Agadir 15°C (59°F)

Should I visit Chania or Agadir in the Spring?

Both Agadir and Chania during the spring are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Chania for the beaches and the activities around the city. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Agadir year-round.

In April, Chania is generally cooler than Agadir. Daily temperatures in Chania average around 17°C (62°F), and Agadir fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).

In Agadir, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Chania. In the spring, Chania often gets less sunshine than Agadir. Chania gets 237 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Agadir receives 273 hours of full sun.

Chania usually gets more rain in April than Agadir. Chania gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Agadir receives 13 mm (0.5 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Chania 17°C (62°F) 
    Agadir 19°C (66°F)

Typical Weather for Agadir and Chania

Chania Agadir
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 12°C (54°F) 142 mm (5.6 in) 15°C (59°F) 37 mm (1.5 in)
Feb 12°C (54°F) 112 mm (4.4 in) 16°C (61°F) 29 mm (1.1 in)
Mar 14°C (56°F) 81 mm (3.2 in) 19°C (66°F) 25 mm (1 in)
Apr 17°C (62°F) 32 mm (1.3 in) 19°C (66°F) 13 mm (0.5 in)
May 20°C (69°F) 13 mm (0.5 in) 20°C (68°F) 7 mm (0.3 in)
Jun 25°C (76°F) 5 mm (0.2 in) 23°C (73°F) 1 mm (0 in)
Jul 26°C (80°F) 1 mm (0 in) 26°C (79°F) 0 mm (0 in)
Aug 26°C (79°F) 2 mm (0.1 in) 26°C (79°F) 1 mm (0 in)
Sep 24°C (75°F) 19 mm (0.7 in) 23°C (73°F) 1 mm (0 in)
Oct 20°C (68°F) 80 mm (3.1 in) 22°C (72°F) 22 mm (0.9 in)
Nov 17°C (62°F) 73 mm (2.9 in) 19°C (66°F) 29 mm (1.1 in)
Dec 14°C (57°F) 94 mm (3.7 in) 16°C (61°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)