A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Chefchaouen vs. Costa de Prata for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Chefchaouen or Costa de Prata?

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

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Chefchaouen and Costa de Prata 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: Chefchaouen or Costa de Prata?

Chefchaouen

To feel like you've really stepped back in time to the glory days of Morocco, you're going to want to spend time in Chefchaouen. This town's beautiful medina is filled with white washed buildings with blue highlights. The wandering alleyways provide a fairy tale setting where you can relax for a few days. This mountainous region is a humble example of the classic picture of this area. Set against the backdrop of the Rif Mountains, the white and powder blue accented buildings and call to calls to prayer throughout the day let every visitor know they've arrived in a relaxing spot of peace and serenity.

Costa de Prata

Costa de Prata is a region located on the Silver Coast of Portugal, an hour north of Lisbon. The area is known for its beautiful beaches, ancient architecture, and relaxed, welcoming, atmosphere. The area experiences gorgeous weather nearly all year round, with temperatures in the high 70's and 80's Fahrenheit from May-September. June-August sees the warmest ocean temperatures, making these the best months for swimming. Even during their winter, temperatures rarely dip below 60°F, although ocean temperatures drop, making swimming a bit colder.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco, The Best 10-Day Tours in Portugal, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Portugal.


Which place is cheaper, Costa de Prata or Chefchaouen?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Chefchaouen is $57, while the average daily cost in Costa de Prata is $164. 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 Chefchaouen and Costa de Prata in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Chefchaouen $24
    Costa de Prata $84
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Chefchaouen $48
    Costa de Prata $168
Compare Hotels in Chefchaouen and Costa de Prata

Looking for a hotel in Chefchaouen or Costa de Prata? 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 Chefchaouen


Hotels in Costa de Prata


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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: Chefchaouen Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Chefchaouen $15
    Costa de Prata $57
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Chefchaouen

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Chefchaouen:


  • Taxi Ride
    $1.00

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Chefchaouen

Also for Chefchaouen, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • transfers from Chefchaouen to Fez (Door to Door): $107
  • Vice versa transfer to chefchaouen with optional tour guide: $64
  • Transfer to/from Tangier and Chefchaouen: $191
  • Transfer to/from Tangier and Chefchaouen: $113
  • Transfer from Fez to Chefchaouen go and back (Both ways): $195
  • Transfer Private From Chefchaouen To Tangier: $74
  • Transfer Private From Chefchaouen To Rabat: $173
  • Transfer Private From Chefchaouen To Merrakash: $296
  • Transfer Private From Chefchaouen To Casablanca: $190
  • Tangier to Chefchaouen private transfer: $81
  • Private Transfers from Chefchaouen to Fez (one way): $99
  • Private Transfer: Tanger MED Port ⇆ Chefchaouen: $126

Is it cheaper to fly into Chefchaouen or Costa de Prata?

Prices for flights to both Costa de Prata and Chefchaouen 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
    Chefchaouen $18
    Costa de Prata $48
Typical Food Prices in Chefchaouen

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Chefchaouen:


  • Lunch for Two
    $8.97
  • Dinner for Two
    $9.97
  • Cupcake
    $0.30
  • Nutella and Yogurt
    $1.99

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Chefchaouen

For Chefchaouen, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Funny Family Cooking Class in Blue City: $28
  • 3-Hour Cooking Class overlooking the Blue City: $55
  • 4 hours Private Cooking Class With Family in Chefchaouen: $60
  • Chefchaouen Food Tour: $65
  • Chefchaouen Cooking Class : $65
  • Chefchaouen Food Tour: $67
  • Guided Food Tour with over 6 Tasting Stops: $69
  • Discovery more Chefchaouen evening food tour with locals: $70
  • Make Your Own Tajine and Pastilla Cooking Class: $76
  • Chefchaouen Traditional Cooking Class: $80
  • 4 Hours Gourmet Cooking Class in Chefchaouen: $87
  • Discovery more Chefchaouen evening food tour with locals: $90

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Chefchaouen $17
    Costa de Prata $14

Tours and Activities in Chefchaouen

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Chefchaouen.

  • 2 Hours Private Chefchaouen Walking Tour: $40
  • 2 days Guided tour Rabat and Chechouen from Casablanca: $389
  • 3-Hour Private Legacy Tour in Chefchaouen: $35
  • 9-day/8 nights Tour from Casablanca, Chefchaouen, Marrakech: $1,383
  • Akchour waterfalls tours : $87
  • Best Experience Fes to Chefchaouen Day Tour multi languages: $34
  • Bleu city walking Tasting Tour : $60
  • Chefchaouen : Traditional Hammam Experience As A Local: $75
  • Chefchaouen Day Tour: $50
  • Chefchaouen Photography tour: $46
  • Chefchaouen with Local Eyes Guided Walking Tour: $15
  • Culture and History Sightseeing Tour - half day: $40

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Chefchaouen $14
    Costa de Prata $8.81


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

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



When is the best time to visit Chefchaouen or Costa de Prata?

Costa de Prata has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Chefchaouen experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.

Should I visit Chefchaouen or Costa de Prata in the Summer?

The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Chefchaouen and Costa de Prata. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Chefchaouen year-round.

In July, Chefchaouen is generally around the same temperature as Costa de Prata. Daily temperatures in Chefchaouen average around 24°C (74°F), and Costa de Prata fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Costa de Prata this time of the year. In Chefchaouen, it's very sunny this time of the year. Chefchaouen usually receives more sunshine than Costa de Prata during summer. Chefchaouen gets 346 hours of sunny skies, while Costa de Prata receives 308 hours of full sun in the summer.

In July, Chefchaouen usually receives less rain than Costa de Prata. Chefchaouen gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Costa de Prata receives 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Chefchaouen 24°C (74°F) 
    Costa de Prata 23°C (73°F)

Should I visit Chefchaouen or Costa de Prata in the Autumn?

The autumn brings many poeple to Chefchaouen as well as Costa de Prata. Chefchaouen attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

Chefchaouen is around the same temperature as Costa de Prata in the autumn. The daily temperature in Chefchaouen averages around 20°C (68°F) in October, and Costa de Prata fluctuates around 18°C (65°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Chefchaouen this time of the year. In the autumn, Chefchaouen often gets more sunshine than Costa de Prata. Chefchaouen gets 235 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Costa de Prata receives 184 hours of full sun.

It's quite rainy in Costa de Prata. Chefchaouen usually gets less rain in October than Costa de Prata. Chefchaouen gets 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Costa de Prata receives 101 mm (4 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Chefchaouen 20°C (68°F) 
    Costa de Prata 18°C (65°F)

Should I visit Chefchaouen or Costa de Prata in the Winter?

Both Costa de Prata and Chefchaouen are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Chefchaouen throughout the year.

In the winter, Chefchaouen is a little warmer than Costa de Prata. Typically, the winter temperatures in Chefchaouen in January average around 13°C (55°F), and Costa de Prata averages at about 11°C (51°F).

Chefchaouen usually receives more sunshine than Costa de Prata during winter. Chefchaouen gets 169 hours of sunny skies, while Costa de Prata receives 124 hours of full sun in the winter.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Costa de Prata. It's quite rainy in Chefchaouen. In January, Chefchaouen usually receives less rain than Costa de Prata. Chefchaouen gets 127 mm (5 in) of rain, while Costa de Prata receives 139 mm (5.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Chefchaouen 13°C (55°F) 
    Costa de Prata 11°C (51°F)

Should I visit Chefchaouen or Costa de Prata in the Spring?

Both Costa de Prata and Chefchaouen during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Chefchaouen because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

In April, Chefchaouen is generally around the same temperature as Costa de Prata. Daily temperatures in Chefchaouen average around 15°C (60°F), and Costa de Prata fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).

In Costa de Prata, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Chefchaouen. In the spring, Chefchaouen often gets more sunshine than Costa de Prata. Chefchaouen gets 251 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Costa de Prata receives 217 hours of full sun.

Chefchaouen usually gets less rain in April than Costa de Prata. Chefchaouen gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Costa de Prata receives 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Chefchaouen 15°C (60°F) 
    Costa de Prata 15°C (59°F)

Typical Weather for Costa de Prata and Chefchaouen

Chefchaouen Costa de Prata
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 13°C (55°F) 127 mm (5 in) 11°C (51°F) 139 mm (5.5 in)
Feb 13°C (56°F) 137 mm (5.4 in) 12°C (53°F) 140 mm (5.5 in)
Mar 14°C (57°F) 120 mm (4.7 in) 13°C (56°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Apr 15°C (60°F) 30 mm (1.2 in) 15°C (59°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)
May 18°C (64°F) 43 mm (1.7 in) 17°C (63°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Jun 21°C (69°F) 32 mm (1.3 in) 21°C (69°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Jul 24°C (74°F) 1 mm (0 in) 23°C (73°F) 14 mm (0.6 in)
Aug 24°C (75°F) 2 mm (0.1 in) 23°C (73°F) 13 mm (0.5 in)
Sep 23°C (73°F) 18 mm (0.7 in) 22°C (71°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Oct 20°C (68°F) 53 mm (2.1 in) 18°C (65°F) 101 mm (4 in)
Nov 16°C (61°F) 113 mm (4.4 in) 14°C (57°F) 128 mm (5 in)
Dec 13°C (56°F) 144 mm (5.7 in) 11°C (52°F) 130 mm (5.1 in)