Which place is cheaper, Kotor or Chefchaouen?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Chefchaouen or Kotor?
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 Kotor 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 Kotor?
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.
Kotor
A coastal town of Montenegro, Kotor is also a beautifully-preserved fortified, medieval town, featuring a labyrinth of cobbled streets, lively piazzas, historic churches, and a spread of bars and restaurants throughout its historic Old Town.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco, The Best Luxury Tours to Montenegro, and The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayChefchaouen $57Kotor $107
The average daily cost (per person) in Chefchaouen is $57, while the average daily cost in Kotor is $107. 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 Kotor in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personChefchaouen $24Kotor $52
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomChefchaouen $48Kotor $104
Compare Hotels in Chefchaouen and Kotor
Looking for a hotel in Chefchaouen or Kotor? 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: Chefchaouen Hotel Prices and Kotor Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Chefchaouen $15Kotor $9.92
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Chefchaouen
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Chefchaouen:
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Taxi Ride$1.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Chefchaouen
Also for Chefchaouen, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- One-Way Transfer from Tangier to Fez via chefchaouen : $296
- Chefchaouen to Fes Private Transfer: $126
- Chefchaouen to Fes: Private Transfer (English Speaking Driver): $244
- Chefchaouen to Tangier private transfer: $119
- Chefchaouen to the city of Casablanca Private Transfer: $174
- Fes: One-Way Transfer to Chefchaouen "The Blue City": $27
- Fes: Transfer to Tangier via Chefchaouen: $185
- From Fes:2-Day Transfers to Chefchaouen & back to Fez/Tanger: $75
- One way transfer Chefchaouen to Fes or vice versa: $116
- One-Way Transfer from Chefchaouen to Fes: $27
- One-Way Transfer from Chefchaouen to Fes : $23
- One-Way Transfer from Chefchaouen to Fez via volubilis: $132
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kotor
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kotor:
- Private Transfer from Dubrovnik to Kotor: $333
- Kotor Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Podgorica hotels: $297
- Podgorica Airport (TGD): Transfer to Kotor Cruise Port: $297
- Airport Transfer Tivat / Porto Montenegro to Podgorica City: $272
- Private Transfer from Lustica to Podgorica Airport (TGD): $262
- Transfer Portonovi / Herceg Novi to Dubrovnik Old Town: $251
- Private transfer from Kotor to Dubrovnik: $240
- Private Transfer from Tivat Airport (TIV) to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV): $214
- Private Transfer from Herceg Novi to Dubrovnik City: $194
- Private Transfer from Kotor or Perast to Dubrovnik airport: $185
- Private Transfer from Herceg Novi to Podgorica: $155
- Private Transfer from Herceg Novi to Podgorica Airport (TGD): $155
Is it cheaper to fly into Chefchaouen or Kotor?
Prices for flights to both Kotor 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
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Food Meals for one dayChefchaouen $18Kotor $46
Typical Food Prices in Chefchaouen
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Chefchaouen:
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Lunch for Two$8.97
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Dinner for Two$9.97
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Cupcake$0.30
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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
- Cooking Class in Mountain From Chefchaouen: $44
- 3-Hour Cooking Class overlooking the Blue City: $55
- 4 hours Private Cooking Class With Family in Chefchaouen: $60
- Chefchaouen Food Tour: $66
- Chefchaouen Food Tour: $68
- 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
- Discovery more Chefchaouen evening food tour with locals: $90
- Private Tagine Cooking Class in Chefchaouen with Lunch: $100
- Chaouen: 4- Hour Moroccan Cooking Class: $122
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kotor
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kotor.
- Kotor City Tour and Cooking Class : $203
- Kotor private cooking class with lunch and Old town guided tour: $226
- Kotor and Perast Private Tour with Cooking Class and Boat Ride: $262
- Cooking class in a local home & old town walking tour: $306
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Chefchaouen $17Kotor $8.92
Tours and Activities in Chefchaouen
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Chefchaouen.
- Walking Tour in Chefchaouen: $14
- Chefchaouen with Local Eyes Guided Walking Tour: $15
- Tour by local guide : $16
- Chefchaouen tour guide: $22
- From Fez: Day Tour to the Blue Town of Chefchaouenf: $26
- From Fez: Day Tour to the Blue Town of Chefchaouen: $28
- Day Tour to Chefchaouen from Fes with Local Expert: $28
- Best Experience Fes to Chefchaouen Day Tour multi languages: $34
- From Fez: Chefchaouen Guided Day Tour: $35
- Discover Chefchaouen : A Walking Tour through Hidden Gems: $35
- Discover the Blue Pearl - A Walking Tour through Hidden Gems: $38
- Private walking tour of Chefchaouen (The blue city): $38
Tours and Activities in Kotor
Here are a few actual costs in Kotor for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Blue Cave, Lady of Rocks and Mamula Speed Boat Tour : $44
- "Adriatic Adventure: Blue Cave & Islands Speedboat Tour": $46
- 1-Day Montenegro Hiking Tour to Durmitor National Park : $119
- 3 Hour Speed Boat Tour to Blue Cave with WiFi and Drinks: $55
- 3-Hour Blue Cave and Our Lady of the Rocks Private Speedboat Tour: $294
- Adventure park ’Lovcen’ and Njegos’s Mausoleum : $198
- All inclusive - Lovcen tour: $131
- Bay of 2-Hour Stand Up Paddle Board Tour: $53
- Bay of 2.5-Hour Kayak Tour: $53
- Bay of 2.5-Hour Kayak Tour : $55
- Bike & hike tour : $82
- Bike tour - Downhill from Njegos Mausoleum to Kotor bay: $134
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayChefchaouen $14Kotor $9.12
Sample the Local Flavors in Kotor
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Kotor:
- Private tour: Homemade food and wine tasting at my family home: $125
- Private National Park Lovcen with food and wine tasting: $136
- Wine tasting and magical tour from Kotor, Budva, Tivat (Lovcen,Skadar lake): $251
- National Parks Skadar Lake and Lovcen+Wine tasting (Private tour): $260
- Skadar Lake National Park with Wine Tasting: $428
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Chefchaouen and Kotor, we can see that Kotor 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 Kotor 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 Kotor would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Kotor 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 Kotor Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Chefchaouen or Kotor?
Chefchaouen has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Kotor. When comparing the sizes of Chefchaouen and Kotor, 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 Chefchaouen or Kotor?
Kotor 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 Kotor in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Chefchaouen as well as Kotor. Chefchaouen attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, most visitors come to Kotor for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the small town charm, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In the summer, Chefchaouen is cooler than Kotor. Typically, the summer temperatures in Chefchaouen in July average around 24°C (74°F), and Kotor averages at about 26°C (80°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Kotor. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Chefchaouen this time of the year. In the summer, Chefchaouen often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Kotor. Chefchaouen gets 346 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kotor receives 341 hours of full sun.
Chefchaouen usually gets less rain in July than Kotor. Chefchaouen gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Kotor receives 47 mm (1.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyChefchaouen 24°C (74°F)Kotor 26°C (80°F)
Should I visit Chefchaouen or Kotor in the Autumn?
Both Kotor and Chefchaouen are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Chefchaouen throughout the year. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Kotor because of the hiking trails, the small town atmosphere, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Chefchaouen is generally a little warmer than Kotor. Daily temperatures in Chefchaouen average around 20°C (68°F), and Kotor fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
It's quite sunny in Kotor. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Chefchaouen. Chefchaouen usually receives more sunshine than Kotor during autumn. Chefchaouen gets 235 hours of sunny skies, while Kotor receives 203 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Kotor. In October, Chefchaouen usually receives less rain than Kotor. Chefchaouen gets 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Kotor receives 174 mm (6.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberChefchaouen 20°C (68°F)Kotor 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Chefchaouen or Kotor in the Winter?
Both Kotor and Chefchaouen during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Chefchaouen because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, the cuisine are the main draw to Kotor this time of year.
Chefchaouen is much warmer than Kotor in the winter. The daily temperature in Chefchaouen averages around 13°C (55°F) in January, and Kotor fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
In the winter, Chefchaouen often gets more sunshine than Kotor. Chefchaouen gets 169 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kotor receives 121 hours of full sun.
Kotor gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Chefchaouen. Chefchaouen usually gets less rain in January than Kotor. Chefchaouen gets 127 mm (5 in) of rain, while Kotor receives 186 mm (7.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryChefchaouen 13°C (55°F)Kotor 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Chefchaouen or Kotor in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Chefchaouen and Kotor. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Chefchaouen year-round. Furthermore, many travelers come to Kotor for the beaches, the small town charm, and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Chefchaouen is around the same temperature as Kotor. Typically, the spring temperatures in Chefchaouen in April average around 15°C (60°F), and Kotor averages at about 14°C (58°F).
In Chefchaouen, it's very sunny this time of the year. Chefchaouen usually receives more sunshine than Kotor during spring. Chefchaouen gets 251 hours of sunny skies, while Kotor receives 194 hours of full sun in the spring.
Kotor receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Chefchaouen usually receives less rain than Kotor. Chefchaouen gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Kotor receives 154 mm (6.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilChefchaouen 15°C (60°F)Kotor 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Kotor and Chefchaouen
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 127 mm (5 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 186 mm (7.3 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (56°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 172 mm (6.8 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (57°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 173 mm (6.8 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (60°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 154 mm (6.1 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (74°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 47 mm (1.8 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 174 mm (6.9 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (61°F) | 113 mm (4.4 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 224 mm (8.8 in) |
| Dec | 13°C (56°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 215 mm (8.5 in) |
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