A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Cochin vs. Fez for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Cochin or Fez?

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

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Cochin or Fez, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.

Where Should I go: Cochin or Fez?

Cochin

Cochin is a large city in Kerala, India. It's a cosmopolitan commercial port city with a population of over two million and is a major tourist destination. The city has a diverse population that has migrated from elsewhere in Kerala, as well as the rest of India. The city continues to become more cosmopolitan with fashion shifting to western styles. There are also many large shopping malls as well as an enthusiasm for sports such as football (soccer) or cricket.

Fez

Fez is the historical capital of Morocco and has one of the country's most impressive and elaborate medinas. It's authentic and traditional atmosphere attracts travelers from all over the world. It's fun to wander the city's elaborate alleyways, sample the food, and soak up the sights and smells. In Fez's medina you'll find donkeys, carts, spices, and pottery. You'll find traditional foods, locals bartering for goods, and religious buildings that date back hundreds of years. The medina is also the world's largest car free urban zone.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to India, The Best Budget Tours to India, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Morocco, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco.


Which place is cheaper, Fez or Cochin?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Cochin is $40, while the average daily cost in Fez is $93. 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 Cochin and Fez in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Cochin $13
    Fez $35
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Cochin $26
    Fez $70
Compare Hotels in Cochin and Fez

Looking for a hotel in Cochin or Fez? 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 Cochin


Hotels in Fez


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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: Cochin Hotel Prices and Fez Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Cochin $9.19
    Fez $16

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Fez

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Fez:


  • Taxi Ride
    $2.17

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fez

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

  • Fes Airport Transfer (one way) + Free SIM Card: Stay Connected: $13
  • Fes Private Transfer Train Station to Hotel or Vice Versa: $11
  • Fes Saïss Airport to Hotel Transfer: $23
  • Fes Saiss Private airport transfer with arrival and departure: $70
  • Fes to Casablanca - Private Transfer: $139
  • Fes to Chefchaouen Private Transfer: $115
  • Fes to Chefchaouen Private Transfer: $134
  • Fes to Tanger Via Meknes and Volubilis - Private Transfer: $187
  • Fes to Tangier Private One way Transfer OR THE OPPOSITE SIDE: $150
  • Fes to Tangier Private Transfer with Visit to Chefchaouen: $161
  • Fez - Sais Airport Transfers: $13
  • Fez : One Way Private Transfer To Meknes: $94

Is it cheaper to fly into Cochin or Fez?

Prices for flights to both Fez and Cochin 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
    Cochin $19
    Fez $44

Typical Food Prices in Fez

For Fez, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Yogurt
    $0.65
  • Dinner for 2
    $12

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Fez

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

  • Cooking Class Experience in Fes: $37
  • Moroccan Cooking Class and Lunch in a Traditional Riad: $39
  • Fez Cooking Class at a Traditional Riad with Market Visit: $40
  • Flavors of Fez by Locals ( Cooking Class ): $41
  • Flavors of Fez ( Cooking Class with Local Expert ): $41
  • Family Dinner in Fes with Tea and Fun Stories: $45
  • fez Cooking Class Moroccan cuisine with Market Visit: $47
  • Cooking Class with Bread Workshop and Pastry in Fes: $47
  • Moroccan Cooking Class and Fez Market Visit and Meal: $50
  • Best cooking class in Fès with real Familly: $52
  • Cooking Class - Moroccan cuisine: $52
  • Fez Souk tour & traditional Home Cooking: $52

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Cochin $9.05
    Fez $9.81

Typical Entertainment Prices in Fez

Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Fez's activities, tours, and tickets:


  • Granary Fee
    $2.17

Tours and Activities in Fez

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

  • Fez Medina Traditional Craft Shopping Tour with Expert Guide: $5.83
  • Fes Pottery Guided Tour: $5.83
  • Mosaic and Pottery Tour in Fes: $7.00
  • Pottery, Zellige Tour at our Cooperative: $7.00
  • Pottery & Zellige mosaic Tour: $7.19
  • Fes Discovery Tour Historical Monuments Markets and Old Medina: $9.33
  • Fez Old Medina Walking Tour with Local Guide: $9.60
  • Private Fes Medina Tour with Local Guide – Culture & Hidden Gems: $11
  • Fes Tour: Medina, Chouara Tannery, Artisans, Souks & Royal Palace: $13
  • The Most FEScinating English Tour with a group: $14
  • Shared Half Day Guided Fes Tour with Local Guide: $14
  • Half-Day Guided Tour in Fes: $14

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Cochin $7.79
    Fez $13

Sample the Local Flavors in Fez

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

  • Full Day Boutique Winery and Wine Tasting Tour from Fez to Meknes: $174


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

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


Which is Bigger, Cochin or Fez?

Fez has a larger population, and is about 60% larger than the population of Cochin. When comparing the sizes of Cochin and Fez, 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.