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

Should you visit Chefchaouen or Split?

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 Split 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 Split?

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.

Split

Spit is a historic city in Central Dalmatia with many opportunities to glimpse its fascinating past in its historic city center. Centuries ago the city grew up around a Diocletian palace that was used as refuge by the locals.

Today, as you wander around the historic center, you can see the remains of the Roman walls, temples, and squares. Despite it's appeal to tourists, Split is much more than just a tourist destination. It is larger than you might initially realize and it spreads well beyond the historic center. There is a population of about 300,000 in the larger area and it is an economic center for the region.

Split has a beautiful climate with mild winters, countless sunny days, and a generally pleasant temperature. As such, there are many opportunities to enjoy yourself outdoors, whether by participating in sports or walking around the city's quaint streets. Winters in Split are also quite mild, but there may be one snowy day, on average, every year. This rare snowfall can cause a significant disruption in the flow of traffic.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco, The Best Walking Tours in Croatia, and The Best Luxury Tours to Croatia.


Which place is cheaper, Split 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 Split is $116. 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 Split in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Chefchaouen $24
    Split $78
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Chefchaouen $48
    Split $156
Compare Hotels in Chefchaouen and Split

Looking for a hotel in Chefchaouen or Split? 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 Split


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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 Split Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Chefchaouen $15
    Split $15
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
  • Vip Private Transfer from Chefchaouen to Fes Vice Versa: $175
  • 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): $196
  • Transfer Private From Chefchaouen To Tangier: $74
  • Transfer Private From Chefchaouen To Rabat: $174
  • Transfer Private From Chefchaouen To Merrakash: $297
  • Transfer Private From Chefchaouen To Casablanca: $191
  • Tangier to Chefchaouen private transfer: $82
  • Private Transfers from Chefchaouen to Fez (one way): $99

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Split

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

  • Private transfer from Split to Zagreb via Plitvice: $1,069
  • Split/Trogir to Zagreb: Private Transfer with Plitvice Lakes: $1,016
  • Zagreb to Private Transfer with Plitvice Lakes: $1,016
  • Private Transfer to Zagreb with Plitvice Lakes Stop: $735
  • From 1-Way Private Transfer to Zagreb: $668
  • Split Airport: Speedboat Taxi transfer to/from Hvar: $642
  • private transfer from Split airport to Novalja/Zrće: $535
  • Airport to Hvar Town Speedboat Transfer: $535
  • Split – Dubrovnik via Ston Private transfer: $441
  • Private Transfer to Krka with Driver & Optional Guide: $427
  • From Private 1-Way Transfer to Dubrovnik: $387
  • Private transfer (Taxi) Split to Zadar: $284

Is it cheaper to fly into Chefchaouen or Split?

Prices for flights to both Split 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
    Split $25
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
  • 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 Split

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

  • Small Group Food Tour: $37
  • Homemade Dinner under the Stars in Split: $85
  • Food Tour in Split ( Small Group): $96
  • Split Food Tour (Small Group): $98
  • Vegan Food tour of Split with local gastronomy: $102
  • Walking Vegan Food Tour of Split: $104
  • Old Town Food Tour: $107
  • Split Food Tour: Discover Split One Bite At A Time: $131
  • Split Cooking Class - Afternoon Edition Shared Activity: $191
  • Private Authentic Wine & Food tour from Split: $240
  • Culinary Experience – Cooking Class & Walking Tour Split: $251

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Chefchaouen $17
    Split $3.96

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
  • Walking Tour in Chefchaouen: $14
  • 2 days Guided tour Rabat and Chechouen from Casablanca: $391
  • 9-day/8 nights Tour from Casablanca, Chefchaouen, Marrakech: $1,391
  • 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: $51
  • Chefchaouen Photography tour: $46
  • Chefchaouen tour guide: $22
  • Chefchaouen with Local Eyes Guided Walking Tour: $15

Tours and Activities in Split

For Split, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Blue Lagoon and 3 Islands Small Group Tour with Lunch: $82
  • History tour: $33
  • SPLIT-"Emperor's City for History Lovers"/PRIVATE Walking Tour+Cellars Museum : $210
  • "Blue Lagoon" Half day Chill out tour from Split: $75
  • "Not Today" - Game of Thrones and History of Split Private Guided Walking Tour: $66
  • 2 Day Pass with Sightseeing Bus: $33
  • 2 Hour Walking Tour of Split with an Art Historian: $24
  • 2 Hours Split Walking tour with free food tasting: $33
  • 2-Hour Private Guided Tour of Split in a Classic Ford T: $45
  • 2-Hour Sunset Cruise Split: $87
  • 2-Hour Sunset Cruise Split: $86
  • 2-hours Split Segway Tour: $87

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Chefchaouen $14
    Split $8.49

Sample the Local Flavors in Split

Also in Split, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • From Krka Waterfalls & Swimming & Wine tasting: $24
  • From Krka Waterfalls, Food & Wine Tasting Tour: $26
  • Tower Pub Crawl in Split: $29
  • Krka Waterfalls, Food & Wine Tasting tour from Split: $31
  • Split/Trogir: Krka National Park Day Trip with Wine Tasting: $38
  • Wine Tasting and Sunset Klis Fortress Tour from Split: $38
  • Krka National Park Tour with tour Guide & Wine tasting from Split & Trogir: $46
  • Split&Sip: Educational wine tasting: $51
  • Wine Tasting in the Diocletian's Palace: $53
  • Wine Tasting in the Diocletian’s Palace: $55
  • Diocletian's Palace Walking and Wine Tasting Tour: $71
  • From Split/Trogir: Mostar and Medjugorje Tour with Wine Tasting: $74


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


Which is Bigger, Chefchaouen or Split?

Split has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Chefchaouen. When comparing the sizes of Chefchaouen and Split, 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 Split?

Split 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 Split in the Summer?

The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Chefchaouen and Split. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Chefchaouen year-round. Furthermore, many travelers come to Split for the beaches, snorkeling, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.

In July, Chefchaouen is generally cooler than Split. Daily temperatures in Chefchaouen average around 24°C (74°F), and Split fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Split this time of the year. In Chefchaouen, it's very sunny this time of the year. Chefchaouen usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Split during summer. Chefchaouen gets 346 hours of sunny skies, while Split receives 345 hours of full sun in the summer.

In July, Chefchaouen usually receives less rain than Split. Chefchaouen gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Split receives 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Chefchaouen 24°C (74°F) 
    Split 26°C (80°F)

Should I visit Chefchaouen or Split in the Autumn?

The autumn brings many poeple to Chefchaouen as well as Split. Chefchaouen attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many visitors come to Split in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.

Chefchaouen is a little warmer than Split in the autumn. The daily temperature in Chefchaouen averages around 20°C (68°F) in October, and Split fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Split. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Chefchaouen this time of the year. In the autumn, Chefchaouen often gets more sunshine than Split. Chefchaouen gets 235 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Split receives 200 hours of full sun.

Chefchaouen usually gets less rain in October than Split. Chefchaouen gets 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Split receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Chefchaouen 20°C (68°F) 
    Split 18°C (64°F)

Should I visit Chefchaouen or Split in the Winter?

Both Split and Chefchaouen are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Chefchaouen throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Split for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.

In the winter, Chefchaouen is a little warmer than Split. Typically, the winter temperatures in Chefchaouen in January average around 13°C (55°F), and Split averages at about 8°C (47°F).

Chefchaouen usually receives more sunshine than Split during winter. Chefchaouen gets 169 hours of sunny skies, while Split receives 128 hours of full sun in the winter.

It's quite rainy in Chefchaouen. In January, Chefchaouen usually receives more rain than Split. Chefchaouen gets 127 mm (5 in) of rain, while Split receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.


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

Should I visit Chefchaouen or Split in the Spring?

Both Split 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. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Split because of the beaches and the activities around the city.

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

In Split, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Chefchaouen. In the spring, Chefchaouen often gets more sunshine than Split. Chefchaouen gets 251 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Split receives 212 hours of full sun.

Chefchaouen usually gets less rain in April than Split. Chefchaouen gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Split receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Chefchaouen 15°C (60°F) 
    Split 15°C (59°F)

Typical Weather for Split and Chefchaouen

Chefchaouen Split
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 13°C (55°F) 127 mm (5 in) 8°C (47°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Feb 13°C (56°F) 137 mm (5.4 in) 9°C (48°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Mar 14°C (57°F) 120 mm (4.7 in) 11°C (52°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Apr 15°C (60°F) 30 mm (1.2 in) 15°C (59°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
May 18°C (64°F) 43 mm (1.7 in) 20°C (67°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Jun 21°C (69°F) 32 mm (1.3 in) 23°C (74°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Jul 24°C (74°F) 1 mm (0 in) 26°C (80°F) 28 mm (1.1 in)
Aug 24°C (75°F) 2 mm (0.1 in) 26°C (79°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Sep 23°C (73°F) 18 mm (0.7 in) 22°C (72°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Oct 20°C (68°F) 53 mm (2.1 in) 18°C (64°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Nov 16°C (61°F) 113 mm (4.4 in) 13°C (56°F) 108 mm (4.3 in)
Dec 13°C (56°F) 144 mm (5.7 in) 10°C (49°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)