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

Should you visit Chefchaouen or Toulouse?

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 Toulouse 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 Toulouse?

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.

Toulouse

Toulouse is the capital city of the southwest French Department of Haute-Garonne, as well as the Occitanie region. It rests on the banks of the River Garonne. Toulouse is the fourth largest city and metropolitan area in France with nearly 500,000 inhabitants. Toulouse is the headquarters of the European aerospace industry, with the headquarters of Airbus, the Galileo positioning system, the SPOT satellite system, the Aerospace Group, ATR, and the Aerospace Valley. Toulouse is a city with unique architecture made of pink terracotta bricks, which earned it the nickname la Ville Rose ("the Pink City"). Its enchanting Vieux Quartier (Old Quarter) is a dreamy jumble of coral-colored shop fronts and churches. Toulouse knows how to have a good time, whether in food markets or the thick of its smoldering jazz, techno and rock scenes. From the tips of dusky pink spires to its loudest bars, time spent in Toulouse truly has a rose colored glow.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco, The Best Historical Tours in France, and The Best 10-Day Tours in France.


Which place is cheaper, Toulouse 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 Toulouse is $136. 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 Toulouse in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Chefchaouen $24
    Toulouse $73
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Chefchaouen $48
    Toulouse $146
Compare Hotels in Chefchaouen and Toulouse

Looking for a hotel in Chefchaouen or Toulouse? 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 Toulouse


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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 Toulouse Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Chefchaouen $15
    Toulouse $45
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:

  • Transfer Private From Chefchaouen To Merrakash: $296
  • One-Way Transfer from Tangier to Fez via chefchaouen : $295
  • Private Transfer from Chefchaouen to Fes (FES) Airport: $290
  • Private Transfer From Chefchaouen to Rabat : $283
  • Chefchaouen to Fes: Private Transfer (English Speaking Driver): $244
  • Private Transfer from Chefchaouen to Tanger-Ibn Batouta (TNG) Airport: $216
  • Transfer from Fez to Chefchaouen go and back (Both ways): $196
  • Transfer to/from Tangier and Chefchaouen: $191
  • Transfer Private From Chefchaouen To Casablanca: $190
  • Fes: Transfer to Tangier via Chefchaouen: $185
  • Transfer Private From Chefchaouen To Airport Casablanca: $182
  • Chefchaouen to Fes Private Transfer - Luxury Car - or Fez to Chefchaouen: $174

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Toulouse

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

  • Transfer Toulouse to Carcassonne center: $240
  • Private transfer your alternative to taxi for your travels: $93
  • Departure Private Transfer: Toulouse to Toulouse Airport TLS in Luxury Van: $92
  • Private transfer from or to Toulouse Airport: $87
  • Toulouse Private Transfer from Toulouse Airport to City centre: $67
  • Toulouse Private Transfer from Toulouse city centre to Toulouse Airport: $66
  • Transfer from BLAGNAC Airport to all other destinations in Toulouse: $53
  • Arrival Transfer Toulouse Airport TLS to Toulouse by Car or Van: $41

Is it cheaper to fly into Chefchaouen or Toulouse?

Prices for flights to both Toulouse 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
    Toulouse $36
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

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Toulouse

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

  • No Diet Club - Best food tour in Toulouse !: $52
  • Bakeries, Chocolate & Patisseries Food Tour: $76
  • Traditional Toulouse Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $104
  • Victor Hugo Market Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $105
  • Marché Victor Hugo Small Group Food Tour: $107

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Chefchaouen $17
    Toulouse $17

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
  • 3-Hour Private Legacy Tour in Chefchaouen: $35
  • 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 with Aman: $20

Tours and Activities in Toulouse

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

  • Aeroscopia Admission Ticket: $16
  • Day Trip to Carcassonne Cite Medievale and Comtale Castle Tour from Toulouse: $35
  • Private 3-hour Walking Tour of Toulouse with Official Tour Guide: $255
  • Private tour of Toulouse in an electric Tuk Tuk: $66
  • Toulous: Glory of Occitania Audio Tour: $15
  • Toulouse : Must-see Walking Tour: $80
  • Toulouse : Self-guided Reading Tour: $2.13
  • Toulouse : Walking tour with audio guide: $5.29
  • Toulouse E Bike Tour: $49
  • Toulouse E-Bike Tour: $48
  • Toulouse Food & History Tour with a Chef: $118
  • Toulouse Food & History Tour with a Chef (in English): $120

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Chefchaouen $14
    Toulouse $8.13

Sample the Local Flavors in Toulouse

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

  • Pub Crawl Toulouse: $20
  • From Toulouse Cite de carcassonne et wine tasting: $530


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


Which is Bigger, Chefchaouen or Toulouse?

Toulouse has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Chefchaouen. When comparing the sizes of Chefchaouen and Toulouse, 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 Toulouse?

Toulouse 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 Toulouse in the Summer?

Both Toulouse and Chefchaouen are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Chefchaouen throughout the year. Also, the city activities and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Toulouse this time of year.

Chefchaouen is around the same temperature as Toulouse in the summer. The daily temperature in Chefchaouen averages around 24°C (74°F) in July, and Toulouse fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).

It's quite sunny in Toulouse. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Chefchaouen. Chefchaouen usually receives more sunshine than Toulouse during summer. Chefchaouen gets 346 hours of sunny skies, while Toulouse receives 275 hours of full sun in the summer.

In July, Chefchaouen usually receives less rain than Toulouse. Chefchaouen gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Toulouse receives 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Chefchaouen 24°C (74°F) 
    Toulouse 22°C (72°F)

Should I visit Chefchaouen or Toulouse in the Autumn?

Both Toulouse and Chefchaouen during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Chefchaouen because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, many travelers come to Toulouse for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.

In the autumn, Chefchaouen is a little warmer than Toulouse. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Chefchaouen in October average around 20°C (68°F), and Toulouse averages at about 15°C (60°F).

It's quite sunny in Chefchaouen. In the autumn, Chefchaouen often gets more sunshine than Toulouse. Chefchaouen gets 235 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Toulouse receives 161 hours of full sun.

Chefchaouen usually gets around the same amount of rain in October as Toulouse. Chefchaouen gets 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Toulouse receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Chefchaouen 20°C (68°F) 
    Toulouse 15°C (60°F)

Should I visit Chefchaouen or Toulouse in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Chefchaouen and Toulouse. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Chefchaouen year-round. Furthermore, many visitors come to Toulouse in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

In January, Chefchaouen is generally much warmer than Toulouse. Daily temperatures in Chefchaouen average around 13°C (55°F), and Toulouse fluctuates around 6°C (44°F).

Chefchaouen usually receives more sunshine than Toulouse during winter. Chefchaouen gets 169 hours of sunny skies, while Toulouse receives 88 hours of full sun in the winter.

Chefchaouen gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Chefchaouen usually receives more rain than Toulouse. Chefchaouen gets 127 mm (5 in) of rain, while Toulouse receives 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Chefchaouen 13°C (55°F) 
    Toulouse 6°C (44°F)

Should I visit Chefchaouen or Toulouse in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to Chefchaouen as well as Toulouse. Chefchaouen attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, most visitors come to Toulouse for the activities around the city and the natural beauty during these months.

Chefchaouen is a little warmer than Toulouse in the spring. The daily temperature in Chefchaouen averages around 15°C (60°F) in April, and Toulouse fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Chefchaouen this time of the year. In the spring, Chefchaouen often gets more sunshine than Toulouse. Chefchaouen gets 251 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Toulouse receives 178 hours of full sun.

Chefchaouen usually gets less rain in April than Toulouse. Chefchaouen gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Toulouse receives 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Chefchaouen 15°C (60°F) 
    Toulouse 12°C (54°F)

Typical Weather for Toulouse and Chefchaouen

Chefchaouen Toulouse
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 13°C (55°F) 127 mm (5 in) 6°C (44°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Feb 13°C (56°F) 137 mm (5.4 in) 8°C (46°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Mar 14°C (57°F) 120 mm (4.7 in) 10°C (49°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Apr 15°C (60°F) 30 mm (1.2 in) 12°C (54°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
May 18°C (64°F) 43 mm (1.7 in) 16°C (60°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Jun 21°C (69°F) 32 mm (1.3 in) 19°C (67°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Jul 24°C (74°F) 1 mm (0 in) 22°C (72°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)
Aug 24°C (75°F) 2 mm (0.1 in) 22°C (71°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Sep 23°C (73°F) 18 mm (0.7 in) 20°C (67°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Oct 20°C (68°F) 53 mm (2.1 in) 15°C (60°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Nov 16°C (61°F) 113 mm (4.4 in) 10°C (50°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Dec 13°C (56°F) 144 mm (5.7 in) 7°C (45°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)