Which place is cheaper, Agadir or Dubai?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Dubai or Agadir?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Dubai and Agadir can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Dubai or Agadir?
Dubai
Ever wonder what it would be like to see the lifestyles of the rich and famous up close. There's no more upscale destination than Dubai. It's by far and away the spot for shopping, partying, sunbathing, fine dining and the most luxurious of luxury. As the most modern and progressive of the seven emirates in the United Arab Emirates, this area has experienced an unbelievable economic boom and tourism spike. It's a desert city with an amazing infrastructure.
Agadir
Agadir is a city with a long and tragic past. In 1960 the city suffered from an earthquake, destroying the city including the ancient Kasbah. Approximately 15,000 people were killed, 12,000 were injured and around 35,000 people were left homeless. They began rebuilding the city center on a grid system, making it easy for today's visitors to navigate and get around this city. The new city is full of boulevards with cafes and a mix of 1960s and classic Moroccan architecture. Today, the city is still growing and welcomes European vacationers to its resort destinations. Visitors appreciate the clean beaches, outstanding golf courses and luxurious health and beauty spas.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 3-Day Tours from Dubai, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in United Arab Emirates, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Morocco, and The Best Adventure Tours to Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDubai $248Agadir $59
The average daily cost (per person) in Dubai is $248, while the average daily cost in Agadir is $59. 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 Dubai and Agadir in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDubai $170Agadir $41
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDubai $340Agadir $82
Compare Hotels in Dubai and Agadir
Looking for a hotel in Dubai or Agadir? 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: Dubai Hotel Prices and Agadir Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Dubai $13Agadir $4.19
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Dubai
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Dubai:
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Taxi Ride$12
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Airport Taxi$12
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Sea Taxi$0.54
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dubai
Also for Dubai, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Global Village Dubai Skip the Line Tickets with Transfer Option: $9.15
- Global Village Dubai Ticket with Optional transfer: $10
- Global Village Dubai Tickets with Transfers Option: $11
- Private Dubai Airport Transfer DXB to Anywhere in Dubai: $13
- Shared Transfers from Dubai Hotels to Aquaventure/Lost Chamber: $18
- Sharing Transfers from Dubai Hotels to Dubai Mall (Burj Khalifa, VR Parks, DAUZ): $18
- Dubai Frame Ticket with Optional Transfer: $19
- Airport Transfers to/from all Terminals: $19
- Dubai Frame Entry Ticket With Optional Transfer: $20
- Dubai Global Village All Days Ticket With Shared Transfer: $20
- Dubai Frame Admission Ticket with Transfer Option: $20
- Private 1-Way Transfer to/from Dubai Airport (DXB): $20
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Agadir
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Agadir:
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CTM bus from Eassaouira to Agadir$13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Agadir
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Agadir:
- From 2-Day El Borj Desert Tour with Transfer & Meals: $414
- Agadir private transfer from Agadir airport (AGA) to Imlil: $271
- Transfer Agadir to El Jadida: $247
- Privatr Transfer Marrakech - Agadir Taghazout: $202
- Transfer from Agadir to Mirleft: $170
- Agadir private transfer from Agadir airport (AGA) to Marrakech: $164
- Agadir private transfer from Agadir airport (AGA) to Essaouira Airport: $164
- Agadir private transfer from Agadir airport (AGA) to Essaouira: $139
- From Legzira Beach and Tiznit Tour with Transfer: $129
- Private transfer from Radisson Blu Resort, Taghazout Bay to Marrakech: $120
- Private transfer from Hyatt Place Taghazout Bay to Marrakech airport: $120
- Airport transfer from Agadir to Tantan : $119
Is it cheaper to fly into Dubai or Agadir?
Prices for flights to both Agadir and Dubai 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 dayDubai $56Agadir $13
Typical Food Prices in Dubai
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Dubai:
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French bread$0.95
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Sumo salad in Dubai Mall + Juice$10
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Lemon Mint Tea$4.36
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Coffee & Cake$6.54
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Smoothie$5.45
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Shawarma$1.91
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dubai
For Dubai, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Premium Dinner Cruise Al-Seef: $12
- Dhow Cruise Dinner Dubai Creek with Buffet Dinner: $14
- Dhow Dinner Cruise with International Buffet in Dubai: $14
- Dubai:Desert Safari BBQ dinner, Dune bashing,Camel&Sandboarding: $14
- Scenic Dhow Cruise with Buffet Dinner and Live Shows: $14
- 2-Hour Evening Dhow Cruise and Dinner: $15
- Romantic Sightseeing Dhow Cruise Dinner: $15
- Romantic Dhow Cruise Dinner in Dubai Creek: $17
- Dubai Creek Dhow Cruise Dinner: $18
- Dhow Dinner Cruise with International Buffet: $18
- Desert Safari with Dinner and Live Show: $18
- Romantic Dhow Cruise Dinner: $19
Typical Food Prices in Agadir
Some typical examples of dining costs in Agadir are as follows:
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Dinner$23
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Dinner$7.48
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Agadir
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Agadir.
- Camel Ride With Tea & BBQ Dinner Option: $17
- From Sunset Camel Ride w/ Transfers, Optional Dinner: $17
- Flamingo River Camel Ride with Optional BBQ Dinner: $18
- Agadir Camel Ride Flamingo River & BBQ Dinner: $19
- Camel Ride Tour with Tea and Dinner Option: $20
- Camel Ride With Tea & BBQ Dinner Option: $21
- From Agadir or Taghazout: Camel Ride BBQ Lunch or Dinner: $28
- From Sunset Camel Ride with BBQ Dinner and Transfer: $29
- Agadir Camel Trek Sunset Tour with Dinner Barbecue: $31
- Sunset Camel Safari with Moroccan Dinner & BBQ: $33
- Agadir Camel Riding +Sunset and Dinner( barbecue): $33
- From Sunset Camel Ride with BBQ Dinner and Transfers: $36
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Dubai $19Agadir $3.20
Typical Entertainment Prices in Dubai
For Dubai, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Visit to the Dubai Museum$0.82
Tours and Activities in Dubai
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Dubai.
- Tourist eSIM/SIM Card with Data and Minutes: $2.50
- Dubai Guided Old Town Tour, Abra Boat, Gold & Spice Souk: $4.63
- Ticket to Muséum of the futuré: $5.30
- Global Village Entry Ticket: $6.13
- Burj Khalifa, Dubai Hidden Gems - Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour: $6.34
- 4G Data Roaming eSIM Card for Tourists: $6.46
- Old Town Walking Tour with Souks, Abra Ride & Snacks: $8.00
- Old Walking Tour with Boat Ride, Souks and Museums: $8.17
- Old Dubai, Walking Tour, Souk Shopping, and Abra Ride: $8.85
- Pearl Merchants and Palm Trees: A Self-Guided Tour of Sharjah: $8.99
- Dubai Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- Guided Old Town Tour with Souks, Tastings & Boat Tour: $9.53
Typical Entertainment Prices in Agadir
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Agadir are as follows:
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Show Tickets$2.24
Tours and Activities in Agadir
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Agadir are as follows:
- 1 Day tour in Essaouira from agadir & taghazoute bay ressorts: $34
- Agadir city Tour with big Souk Elhad: $37
- Day tours to Mini Sahara Desert + Massa Tiznit: $71
- National Park Privat safari Tour from Agadir and Taghazout: $131
- Private Agadir City Tour : $17
- 1 Day Guided Tour in Marrakech from Agadir: $44
- 2 Day Tour to El Borj Desert from Agadir : $177
- 2 Days El Borj Desert Tour from Agadir: $241
- 2 Hour Private Massage and Hammam Experience: $44
- 2 Hours Agadir Camel Riding Tour: $22
- 2 Hours Camel Riding Experience in Agadir: $33
- 2 days Tour to Agafay Desert & Marrakech from Agadir: $208
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDubai $23Agadir -
Typical Alcohol Prices in Dubai
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Dubai:
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A Couple Drinks$25
Sample the Local Flavors in Dubai
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Dubai:
- Pub Crawl Nightlife Tours: $66
- Pub Crawl Nightlife Tour: $67
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dubai and Agadir, we can see that Dubai is more expensive. And not only is Agadir much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Dubai is in Middle East and Agadir 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 Agadir would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Agadir 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 Dubai would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Dubai than you might in Agadir.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Dubai Expensive? and Is Agadir Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Dubai or Agadir?
Dubai has a larger population, and is about 63% larger than the population of Agadir. When comparing the sizes of Dubai and Agadir, 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 Dubai or Agadir?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Dubai or Agadir in the Summer?
Both Agadir and Dubai during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Dubai because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Agadir year-round.
June to August is the dry season in Dubai. Dubai usually gets more rain in July than Agadir. Dubai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Agadir receives 0 mm (0 in) of rain this time of the year.
Dubai can become quite hot in the summer. In July, Dubai is generally a little warmer than Agadir. Daily temperatures in Dubai average around 35°C (95°F), and Agadir fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyDubai 35°C (95°F)Agadir 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Dubai or Agadir in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Dubai and Agadir. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Dubai year-round. Agadir attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Dubai usually receives less rain than Agadir. Dubai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Agadir receives 22 mm (0.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
Dubai is a little warmer than Agadir in the autumn. The daily temperature in Dubai averages around 29°C (84°F) in October, and Agadir fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberDubai 29°C (84°F)Agadir 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Dubai or Agadir in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Dubai as well as Agadir. Dubai attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Agadir throughout the year.
January to March in Dubai is the rainy season. Dubai usually gets less rain in January than Agadir. Dubai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Agadir receives 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the winter, Dubai is a little warmer than Agadir. Typically, the winter temperatures in Dubai in January average around 19°C (66°F), and Agadir averages at about 15°C (59°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryDubai 19°C (66°F)Agadir 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Dubai or Agadir in the Spring?
Both Agadir and Dubai are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Dubai throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Agadir because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The dry season in Dubai is June to August. In April, Dubai usually receives less rain than Agadir. Dubai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Agadir receives 13 mm (0.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
In April, Dubai is generally a little warmer than Agadir. Daily temperatures in Dubai average around 26°C (79°F), and Agadir fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilDubai 26°C (79°F)Agadir 19°C (66°F)
Typical Weather for Agadir and Dubai
| Dubai | Agadir | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| Feb | 20°C (68°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Mar | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| May | 31°C (88°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Jun | 33°C (91°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Jul | 35°C (95°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 36°C (97°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Sep | 33°C (91°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Oct | 29°C (84°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Nov | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Dec | 21°C (70°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
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