Which place is cheaper, Tangier or Durban?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Durban or Tangier?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Durban and Tangier. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Durban or Tangier?
Durban
The third largest city in South Africa, Durban sits on the east coast of the country in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. The city also has the country's most active port. The city's comfortable weather and vast beaches make it one of the country's major tourist centers. There's a population of about 3.5 million in the entire metropolitan area that spreads over 2,295 square kilometers.
Tangier
Welcome to the gateway to Africa. Sitting on the coast of the Strait of Gibraltar, Tangier, Morocco has historically served as the meeting point of the Mediterranean and Africa.
After World War II, this city became a destination for eccentric foreigners, artists, spies and hippies. After that, the city was neglected and gained a horrible reputation for the hustlers cheating visitors left and right.
In 1999 Morocco saw the beginning of a new monarch who was more progressive with his vision for tourism. This message lit a fire under Tangier, helping the people see the amazing potential in their great city. They built a new port, a new business district and revamped the airport. The beaches and streets have been cleaned up of trash and hustlers and there's a sudden surge in cultural activities.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Overlanding Trips in South Africa, The Best Adventure Tours to South Africa, The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDurban $52Tangier $61
The average daily cost (per person) in Durban is $52, while the average daily cost in Tangier is $61. 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 Durban and Tangier in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDurban $24Tangier $23
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDurban $48Tangier $46
Compare Hotels in Durban and Tangier
Looking for a hotel in Durban or Tangier? 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: Durban Hotel Prices and Tangier Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Durban $13Tangier $23
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Durban
Also for Durban, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Overnight Safari w/ Transfer: $500
- Private transfers from King Shaka Airport: $107
- Arrival Private Transfer from Durban Airport DUR to Durban City by Minivan: $84
- Arrival Private Transfer from Durban Airport DUR to Durban City by Business Car: $78
- Departure Private Transfer: Durban City to Durban Airport DUR by Business Car: $76
- Durban King Airport (DUR) to Durban - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $55
- 1-3 Passenger Private Durban - Airport Transfer: $46
- Durban Cruise Ship Transfers : $39
- Private Sedan Transfers - Durban King Shaka: $35
- Private Transfers - Minibus - Durban Arrivals and Departures: $32
- Durban to Durban King Airport (DUR) - Departure Private Transfer: $27
- Durban Airport (DUR) to Durban - Arrival Private Transfer: $27
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tangier
Also for Tangier, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from Tangier to Marrakesh: $801
- Transfer from Tangier to Nador: $618
- Transfer from Tangier to Casablanca: $397
- Door to door transfer from Tangier to Fes: $291
- Tangier to Chefchaouen: Private Transfer (English Speaking Driver): $276
- Private Transfer from Asilah to Rabat (RBA) Airport: $273
- From Tangier : Private Luxury Transfer to Fes: $272
- Private Transfer from Tarifa to Malaga (AGP) Airport: $261
- From Transfer to Fez via Chefchaouen and Volubilis: $245
- Transfers From Tangier To Marrakech: $245
- Transfer from Tangier to Kenitra: $237
- Luxury transfer from Tangier to Tamuda bay or vice versa: $233
Is it cheaper to fly into Durban or Tangier?
Prices for flights to both Tangier and Durban 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 dayDurban $16Tangier $20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Durban
For Durban, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Half Day Guided Taste of Africa Food Tour in Durban: $41
Typical Food Prices in Tangier
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Tangier:
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Fruit & Yogurt$1.69
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tangier
For Tangier, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 3 Hour Private Moroccan Food Tour in Tanger : $49
- Tanger Local Street food tours: $60
- Tangier Private Cooking Class With a Local Family: $66
- Tangier Food Tour with a certified local guide!: $67
- Tangier food tour with Rababe: $71
- Tangier food tour : $71
- Tangier Food Tour with a certified guide!: $71
- Morocco Food Cooking Class and Tangier City Tour: $71
- Moroccan 3-in-1 Cooking Experience: $75
- Moroccan 3 in 1 Cooking Experience: $76
- The Food tour of Tangier: $76
- Inclusive Beach Camel Ride, Cap Spartel, Hercules & Full Dinner: $80
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Durban $16Tangier $20
Tours and Activities in Durban
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Durban.
- 1/2 Day Durban City & Phezulu Tour From Durban: $149
- 1/2 Day Durban City Tour: $122
- 1/2 Day Durban City Tour: $155
- 1/2 Day Durban City Tour & Phezulu Tour: $145
- 1/2 Day Phezulu Safari Tour from Durban: $149
- 1/2 Day Tala Game Reserve & Lion Park Tour From Durban: $151
- 1/2 Day Tala Game Reserve & Natal Lion Park Tour from Durban: $151
- 1/2 Day Tour to Drakensberg Mountains & Hiking from Durban: $150
- 1/2 Tala Game Reserve & Phezulu Safari Park Tour: $152
- 12 Days Best Of South Africa Tour - Johannesburg to CapeTown: $3,353
- 15 Day Tour Cape Town to Johannesburg: $3,151
- 2 Day Hluhluwe Imfolo & Isimangaliso W/Park Tour from Durban: $634
Tours and Activities in Tangier
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tangier.
- 3-Hour Private Enchanting Tangier Coastal Adventure: $87
- Highlights of Tangier Half Day Tour: $87
- Luxury Tangier private Day Tour from Tarifa Spain All inclusive : $251
- Private Guided Food Experience Tour in Medina of Tangier: $76
- Private LuxuryTour of Tangier for 4hours: $76
- Tangier Private Tour from Tarifa Ferry & Lunch Included : $209
- Tangier private customized tour & camel ride experience : $102
- Tangier walking tour with lunch Moroccan food : $60
- The Best of Tangier Walking Tour : $208
- 2 Days Chefchaouen and Tangier Tour from Casablanca: $541
- 2 Days Chefchaouen and Tangier Tour from Casablanca: $512
- 2 Days Luxury Tour to Merzouga Desert from Fez with Small Group: $251
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDurban $13Tangier $11
Sample the Local Flavors in Durban
Also in Durban, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Bar Crawl in Durban : $36
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Durban and Tangier, we can see that Tangier is more expensive. And not only is Durban much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Durban would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Durban 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 Tangier would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tangier than you might in Durban.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Durban Expensive? and Is Tangier Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Durban or Tangier?
Durban has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Tangier. When comparing the sizes of Durban and Tangier, 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 Durban or Tangier?
Durban has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Tangier experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Durban or Tangier in the Summer?
Both Tangier and Durban are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Tangier because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In January, Durban is generally around the same temperature as Tangierin July. Daily temperatures in Durban average around 25°C (76°F), and Tangier fluctuates around 24°C (74°F).
It's quite sunny in Tangier. Durban usually receives less sunshine than Tangier during summer. Durban gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Tangier receives 346 hours of full sun in the summer.
It's quite rainy in Durban. In January, Durban usually receives more rain than Tangierin July. Durban gets 134 mm (5.3 in) of rain, while Tangier receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures January and JulyDurban 25°C (76°F)Tangier 24°C (74°F)
Should I visit Durban or Tangier in the Autumn?
Both Tangier and Durban during the autumn are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Tangier year-round.
Durban is around the same temperature as Tangier in the autumn. The daily temperature in Durban averages around 22°C (71°F) in April, and Tangier fluctuates around 20°C (68°F)in October.
In Tangier, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Durban. In the autumn, Durban often gets less sunshine than Tangierin October. Durban gets 206 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tangier receives 235 hours of full sun.
Durban usually gets more rain in April than Tangierin October. Durban gets 73 mm (2.9 in) of rain, while Tangier receives 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures April and OctoberDurban 22°C (71°F)Tangier 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Durban or Tangier in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Durban and Tangier. Tangier attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the winter, Durban is a little warmer than Tangier. Typically, the winter temperatures in Durban in July average around 17°C (62°F), and Tangier averages at about 13°C (55°F)in January.
In Durban, it's very sunny this time of the year. Durban usually receives more sunshine than Tangier during winter. Durban gets 230 hours of sunny skies, while Tangier receives 169 hours of full sun in the winter.
Tangier receives a lot of rain in the winter. In July, Durban usually receives less rain than Tangierin January. Durban gets 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Tangier receives 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures July and JanuaryDurban 17°C (62°F)Tangier 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Durban or Tangier in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Durban as well as Tangier. The warm climate attracts visitors to Tangier throughout the year.
In October, Durban is generally a little warmer than Tangierin April. Daily temperatures in Durban average around 21°C (69°F), and Tangier fluctuates around 15°C (60°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Tangier. In the spring, Durban often gets less sunshine than Tangierin April. Durban gets 169 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tangier receives 251 hours of full sun.
Durban usually gets more rain in October than Tangierin April. Durban gets 98 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Tangier receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures October and AprilDurban 21°C (69°F)Tangier 15°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Tangier and Durban
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 25°C (76°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (76°F) | 113 mm (4.4 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Mar | 24°C (75°F) | 126 mm (5 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Apr | 22°C (71°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| Jun | 17°C (62°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Aug | 18°C (64°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (67°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Oct | 21°C (69°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Nov | 22°C (71°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
| Dec | 24°C (74°F) | 102 mm (4 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) |
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