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

Should you visit Chefchaouen or Sorrento?

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 Sorrento 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 Sorrento?

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.

Sorrento

Sorrento is a popular travel destination in Campania, Italy. The city has nice architecture and many shops and outdoor cafes you can enjoy. Its access via the Circumvesuviana rail system make it a great base for visiting Pompeii and Ercolano.

The city has a Mediterranean climate that has mild, wet winters and warm, dry summers. The pleasant climate make it a popular destination year around, although you can expect crowds during the peak summer months.

You'll find no shortage of hotels and hostels in town as the city's economy is very much dependent on tourism. Hostels are generally clean and comfortable, but they may be more expensive than you expect. If you travel during the low season you're likely to save some money even if the weather isn't as nice. Mid range hotel rooms are usually smaller than their American counterparts, but they are clean and nice and often come with a complimentary breakfast. The same can generally be said for more expensive hotels.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco, The Best Adventure Tours to Italy, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Italy.


Which place is cheaper, Sorrento 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 Sorrento is $150. 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 Sorrento in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Chefchaouen $24
    Sorrento $96
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Chefchaouen $48
    Sorrento $192
Compare Hotels in Chefchaouen and Sorrento

Looking for a hotel in Chefchaouen or Sorrento? 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 Sorrento


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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 Sorrento Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Chefchaouen $15
    Sorrento $8.10
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:

  • One-Way Transfer from Tangier to Fez via chefchaouen : $295
  • Chefchaouen to Fes Private Transfer: $125
  • Chefchaouen to Fes Private Transfer - Luxury Car - or Fez to Chefchaouen: $174
  • Chefchaouen to Fes: Private Transfer (English Speaking Driver): $244
  • Chefchaouen to Tangier private transfer: $118
  • Chefchaouen to the city of Casablanca Private Transfer: $173
  • 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 : $25

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Sorrento

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Sorrento are as follows:


  • Local Bus Ticket
    $4.50
  • Ferry to Capri (Round Trip)
    $38

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sorrento

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Sorrento:

  • Transfer to Naples with Herculaneum Guided Tour: $404
  • Transfer to Naples with Guided Tour of Pompeii: $404
  • Private transfer from Sorrento to Rome: $281
  • Private Transfer from Sorrento to Amalfi: $251
  • Transfer Naples airport/station to Sorrento with stop in Pompeii: $240
  • Naples: Private transfer to Sorrento one way: $235
  • Naples Airport (NAP): Private One-Way Transfer from Sorrento: $235
  • Private Transfer by Minivan from Sorrento to Naples Airport, Train Station, Port: $235
  • Sorrento to Fiumucino Rome Airport (FCO) - Departure Private Transfer: $224
  • Private transfer from Sorrento to Naples: $218
  • Private Transfer by Car from Sorrento to Ravello or from Ravello to Sorrento: $218
  • Private Airport Transfer from Sorrento to Naples Station: $218

Is it cheaper to fly into Chefchaouen or Sorrento?

Prices for flights to both Sorrento 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
    Sorrento $41
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
  • Cooking Class in Mountain From Chefchaouen: $44
  • Vegetarian food Cooking Class in Chefchaouen: $44
  • 3-Hour Cooking Class overlooking the Blue City: $55
  • 4 hours Private Cooking Class With Family in Chefchaouen: $60
  • Chefchaouen Cooking Class : $65
  • Chefchaouen Food Tour: $65
  • 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
  • Chefchaouen Traditional Cooking Class: $80

Typical Food Prices in Sorrento

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Sorrento:


  • Pizza
    $6.43
  • Sitdown Dinner (for Two)
    $46
  • Casual Lunch (for Two)
    $23

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sorrento

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

  • Private Virtual Cooking Class from Sorrento : $33
  • Amalfi Coast Cooking Class and Wine Tasting: $48
  • Sorrento Art & Food Tour on Breathless 'Views Village: $50
  • Pizza Making Class at Tirabusciò Cooking School: $64
  • Pizza Making Class: $64
  • Sorrento Pizza Making: $65
  • Pizza Making Course: $70
  • Dinner in Sorrento with Love, Laugh and Spaghetti: $70
  • Pizza School Experience from Sorrento: $71
  • Farm Visit with Pizza Lesson, Wine, and Limoncello: $75
  • Pizza School with Wine and Limoncello Tasting in a Local Farm: $76
  • Private Cooking Class in Sant'Agnello: $76

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Chefchaouen $17
    Sorrento $35

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 with Aman: $20
  • 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
  • 3-Hour Private Legacy Tour in Chefchaouen: $35
  • Discover Chefchaouen : A Walking Tour through Hidden Gems: $35

Typical Entertainment Prices in Sorrento

Here are a few typical costs in Sorrento for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • Chair & Umbrella at Beach
    $11
  • Bike Rental (24 Hours)
    $21
  • Scuba Diving (Single Dive)
    $48
  • Blue Mini Cruise
    $24

Tours and Activities in Sorrento

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

  • All inclusive Herculaneum Skip the Line Tour From Sorrento: $115
  • Positano, Amalfi and Ravello Small-Group Tour From Sorrento: $130
  • 2-Hour Private Guided Walking Tour of Sorrento : $199
  • 3 Hour Walking Tour of Sorrento with Local Food Tasting: $39
  • 3 Hours Guided Boat Tour for Small Groups on the Island of Capri: $164
  • 3 hours Private Capri Boat Tour : $239
  • 8 Hour Tour of Capri and Anacapri: $66
  • AMALFI COAST FULL DAY PRIVATE TOUR ON ALLEGRA21: $1,390
  • AMALFI COAST FULL DAY PRIVATE TOUR ON SAVER HARD TOP: $2,299
  • Amalfi Boat Tour From Sorrento with Positano Trip: $152
  • Amalfi Coast Boat Tour: $206
  • Amalfi Coast Boat Tour From Sorrento: $166

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Chefchaouen $14
    Sorrento $9.34

Typical Alcohol Prices in Sorrento

Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Sorrento are as follows:


  • Bottle of Wine
    $11

Sample the Local Flavors in Sorrento

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Sorrento:

  • Walking Tour Wine Tasting and Typical Products in Sorrento Farm: $71
  • Campania wine tasting with traditional foods: $75
  • Sorrento Wine Tasting Experience with a Sommelier: $97
  • Sorrento Farm and Food Experience including Olive Oil, Limoncello, Wine tasting : $98
  • Small Group Sorrento Wine Tasting Experience with a Sommelier: $104
  • From Mount Vesuvius Tour with Lunch & Wine Tasting: $107
  • Wine Tasting Including Lunch: $108
  • Lemon, Olive Oil and Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch: $109
  • From Full-Day Pompeii & Wine Tasting Tour: $136
  • Pompeii Guided Tour & Wine tasting + Easy lunch: $185
  • Guided Tour of Pompei and Wine Tasting from Sorrento: $205
  • Pompeii & Vesuvius Guided Tour with Wine Tasting & Easy Lunch: $224


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Chefchaouen and Sorrento, we can see that Sorrento 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 Sorrento 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 Sorrento would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Sorrento 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 Sorrento Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Chefchaouen or Sorrento?

Chefchaouen has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Sorrento. When comparing the sizes of Chefchaouen and Sorrento, 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 Sorrento?

Sorrento 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 Sorrento in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Chefchaouen as well as Sorrento. Chefchaouen attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Sorrento this time of year.

In the summer, Chefchaouen is around the same temperature as Sorrento. Typically, the summer temperatures in Chefchaouen in July average around 24°C (74°F), and Sorrento averages at about 23°C (74°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Sorrento. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Chefchaouen this time of the year. In the summer, Chefchaouen often gets more sunshine than Sorrento. Chefchaouen gets 346 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sorrento receives 313 hours of full sun.

Chefchaouen usually gets less rain in July than Sorrento. Chefchaouen gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Sorrento receives 26 mm (1 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Chefchaouen 24°C (74°F) 
    Sorrento 23°C (74°F)

Should I visit Chefchaouen or Sorrento in the Autumn?

Both Sorrento 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, many travelers come to Sorrento for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.

In October, Chefchaouen is generally a little warmer than Sorrento. Daily temperatures in Chefchaouen average around 20°C (68°F), and Sorrento fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Chefchaouen. Chefchaouen usually receives more sunshine than Sorrento during autumn. Chefchaouen gets 235 hours of sunny skies, while Sorrento receives 189 hours of full sun in the autumn.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Sorrento. In October, Chefchaouen usually receives less rain than Sorrento. Chefchaouen gets 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Sorrento receives 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Chefchaouen 20°C (68°F) 
    Sorrento 17°C (63°F)

Should I visit Chefchaouen or Sorrento in the Winter?

Both Sorrento 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. Also, many visitors come to Sorrento in the winter for the shopping scene and the cuisine.

Chefchaouen is much warmer than Sorrento in the winter. The daily temperature in Chefchaouen averages around 13°C (55°F) in January, and Sorrento fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).

In the winter, Chefchaouen often gets more sunshine than Sorrento. Chefchaouen gets 169 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sorrento receives 115 hours of full sun.

Sorrento gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Chefchaouen. Chefchaouen usually gets more rain in January than Sorrento. Chefchaouen gets 127 mm (5 in) of rain, while Sorrento receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Chefchaouen 13°C (55°F) 
    Sorrento 8°C (47°F)

Should I visit Chefchaouen or Sorrento in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Chefchaouen and Sorrento. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Chefchaouen year-round. Also, most visitors come to Sorrento for the beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty during these months.

In the spring, Chefchaouen is a little warmer than Sorrento. Typically, the spring temperatures in Chefchaouen in April average around 15°C (60°F), and Sorrento averages at about 13°C (55°F).

In Chefchaouen, it's very sunny this time of the year. Chefchaouen usually receives more sunshine than Sorrento during spring. Chefchaouen gets 251 hours of sunny skies, while Sorrento receives 189 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Chefchaouen usually receives less rain than Sorrento. Chefchaouen gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Sorrento receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Chefchaouen 15°C (60°F) 
    Sorrento 13°C (55°F)

Typical Weather for Sorrento and Chefchaouen

Chefchaouen Sorrento
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 13°C (55°F) 127 mm (5 in) 8°C (47°F) 111 mm (4.4 in)
Feb 13°C (56°F) 137 mm (5.4 in) 9°C (48°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)
Mar 14°C (57°F) 120 mm (4.7 in) 11°C (51°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Apr 15°C (60°F) 30 mm (1.2 in) 13°C (55°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
May 18°C (64°F) 43 mm (1.7 in) 17°C (63°F) 52 mm (2.1 in)
Jun 21°C (69°F) 32 mm (1.3 in) 21°C (69°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)
Jul 24°C (74°F) 1 mm (0 in) 23°C (74°F) 26 mm (1 in)
Aug 24°C (75°F) 2 mm (0.1 in) 24°C (74°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
Sep 23°C (73°F) 18 mm (0.7 in) 21°C (70°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Oct 20°C (68°F) 53 mm (2.1 in) 17°C (63°F) 132 mm (5.2 in)
Nov 16°C (61°F) 113 mm (4.4 in) 12°C (54°F) 161 mm (6.3 in)
Dec 13°C (56°F) 144 mm (5.7 in) 9°C (49°F) 118 mm (4.6 in)