Which place is cheaper, Lille or Essaouira?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Essaouira or Lille?
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 Essaouira and Lille can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Essaouira or Lille?
Essaouira
Essaouira is a beautiful beach town on the Atlantic coast of Morocco. The city has a pleasant medina that has been named a UNESCO World Heritage site and is interesting to explore. It's an 18th century fortified town with a lot of character and charm. The city is rich and culture and you'll find a handful of art galleries throughout the town. The city is also a gathering place for artists and musicians, particularly during the Gnaoua Festival of World Music, which takes place the last week of June. This event attracts about 450,000 visitors yearly.
Lille
Lille is a city in northern France on the Deule River near France's border with Belgium. It has the fourth largest urban area in France behind Paris, Lyon, and Marseille. Lille (Rijsel in Flemish) may be France's most underrated major city. In recent decades this once-grimy industrial metropolis, with its economy based on declining industries, has transformed itself into a glittering and self-confident cultural and commercial hub. Highlights for the visitor include an attractive old town with a strong Flemish accent, three renowned art museums, stylish shopping, some excellent dining options and a cutting-edge, student-driven nightlife scene. The Lillois have a well-deserved reputation for friendliness – and they're so proud of being friendly that they often mention it.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Morocco, The Best 10-Day Tours from Paris, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Paris.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayEssaouira $46Lille $125
The average daily cost (per person) in Essaouira is $46, while the average daily cost in Lille is $125. 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 Essaouira and Lille in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEssaouira $26Lille $60
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEssaouira $52Lille $120
Compare Hotels in Essaouira and Lille
Looking for a hotel in Essaouira or Lille? 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: Essaouira Hotel Prices and Lille Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Essaouira $1.99Lille $30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Essaouira
Also for Essaouira, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Marrakech : Private Transfer from or to Marrakech Airoport: $22
- Airport Transfer From Essaouira Airport To Medina: $22
- Private Transfer from or to Essaouira Airport (ESU): $22
- Private Transfer from or to Essaouira Airport: $27
- Hinterland Quad Bike Tour with Transfer: $36
- Essaouira Airport To city Transfer: $38
- From Scenic Diabat Horseback Ride with Transfer: $48
- From Beachside Quad Bike Tour with Transfer: $70
- Scenic Hinterland Quad Ride with Transfer: $80
- Private transfer Marrakech airpot - Essaouira : $87
- Transfert Marrakech to Agafay-Private Agafay to Marrakech : $87
- Transfer from Essaouira to Marrakech city or Marrakech airport: $93
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lille
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lille:
- Private Transfer to or from Paris Orly Airport: $642
- Private Transfer to or from Paris CDG: $535
- Private Round trip transfer to Lille Airport (LIL) : $155
- Private One way transfer Lille Airport (LIL) : $77
- Lille Private Transfer from Lille city centre to Lille Airport (LIL): $57
- Lille Private Transfer from Lille Airport (LIL) to City centre: $57
- Private Transfer to or from Lille Airport: $53
- Toulouse Airport private transfer to Toulouse City center: $38
Is it cheaper to fly into Essaouira or Lille?
Prices for flights to both Lille and Essaouira 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 dayEssaouira $14Lille $45
Typical Food Prices in Essaouira
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Essaouira:
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Baklava$1.40
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Breakfast Crepes$0.50
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Fish for Lunch$15
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Essaouira
For Essaouira, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Traditional Moroccan Cooking Class: $39
- L'Atelier Madada Moroccan Cooking Workshop in Essaouira: $55
- Traditional Family Style Moroccan Cooking Class: $67
- 3 hours Camel Ride in Essaouira with Dinner and Overnight in Berber Camp: $170
Typical Food Prices in Lille
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lille are as follows:
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Dinner for 2$40
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Essaouira $12Lille $17
Tours and Activities in Essaouira
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Essaouira.
- Highlights Tour with Tasting the Ocean City: $19
- Full Day Tour From Marrakech To Essaouira Mogador: $21
- Private City Tour: $26
- From Marrakech: Guided tour of Essaouira the coastal city: $26
- Friend-Guide Essaouira city tour: $31
- 3-Hour Camel Tour: $40
- Cultural & Historical Sightseeing Tour - half day: $41
- Guided Dromedary Riding Tour: $48
- Half-Day Old Town Guided Tour: $48
- Essaouira : 1H quad bike tour and 1H camel ride: $57
- Big dunes and atlantic coast tour 2 HOURS: $57
- 2 Hour Quad & ATV Experience: $58
Tours and Activities in Lille
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Lille are as follows:
- In Flanders Fields and Passchendaele Half Day Morning Tour: $87
- 1 Hour Private Lille Tour by Convertible 2CV with a Local Products Tasting: $65
- 30-Minutes Private Guided Tour of Lille by Convertible 2CV: $32
- Adventure 1h with a 3-seater Buggy: $119
- Christmas Joy in Tournai - Walking Tour: $247
- Discover Tournai while escaping the zombies! Escape game: $22
- Discover Tournai while playing! Escape game - The alchemist: $22
- From IEPER Private 4-hour Tour of the Ypres Battlefield: $265
- From Ypres 4hr Christmas Truce and Monster Mines of Messines PRIVATE Tour: $295
- From Ypres, The Christmas Truce to Passchendaele Ypres Based WW1 private tour: $294
- In Flanders Fields and Passchendaele Grand Tour: $240
- Lille - Private Historic Walking Tour: $425
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayEssaouira $9.16Lille $19
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Essaouira and Lille, we can see that Lille is more expensive. And not only is Essaouira much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Essaouira is in Africa and Lille 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 Essaouira would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Essaouira 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 Lille would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lille than you might in Essaouira.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Essaouira Expensive? and Is Lille Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Essaouira or Lille?
Lille has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Essaouira. When comparing the sizes of Essaouira and Lille, 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.