Which place is cheaper, Agadir or Faro?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Faro or Agadir?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Faro or Agadir, 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: Faro or Agadir?
Faro
Faro (or sometimes Faros) is the capital city of the scenic Algarve Region of Portugal, located at the edge of the Ria Formosa National Park. This is a fantastic place to experience the beauty, culture, and traditions of Portugal in laid back atmosphere, away from the hustle and bustle of the larger cities. Faro offers everything from ancient architecture to beautiful beaches all while being surrounded by the natural beauty of the Algarve Region.
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 2-Week Tours in Portugal, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Portugal, 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 dayFaro €133Agadir €55
The average daily cost (per person) in Faro is €133, while the average daily cost in Agadir is €55. 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 Faro and Agadir in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFaro €75Agadir €38
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFaro €150Agadir €76
Compare Hotels in Faro and Agadir
Looking for a hotel in Faro 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: Faro Hotel Prices and Agadir Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Faro €9.52Agadir €3.93
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Faro
Also for Faro, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Lisbon Oriente Station: Transfer to/from Faro City Center: $4.23
- Faro Airport: Private Transfer to Quarteira & Vilamoura: $19
- Faro Airport: Private transfer to Vilamoura & Quarteira: $19
- Private Transfer from Faro Airport to Albufeira: $26
- Private Transfer: Faro to Faro International Airport (FAO): $28
- Private Arrival Transfer: Faro Airport to Algarve Hotels: $29
- Transfer from Faro airport to Almancil: $30
- Private Car or Van Transfer Faro Airport FAO to Albufeira Area: $36
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Faro HTL-APT (FAO): $36
- Private Transfer from Faro (FAO) Airport to Olhao: $37
- Private Transfer from Loulé to Faro (FAO) Airport: $37
- Private Transfer from Faro (FAO) Airport to Vilamoura: $38
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€12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Agadir
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Agadir:
- From 2-Day El Borj Desert Tour with Transfer & Meals: $412
- Transfer Agadir to Casablanca: $284
- Private Transfer from Taroudant to Marrakesh Menara (RAK) Airport: $255
- Transfer Agadir to El Jadida: $247
- Private Transfer from Agadir to Marrakesh Menara (RAK) Airport: $219
- Privatr Transfer Marrakech - Agadir Taghazout: $202
- Transfer from Agadir to Mirleft: $170
- Agadir private transfer from Agadir airport (AGA) to Marrakech: $164
- Airport Transfer from Agadir to Casablanca : $146
- Agadir private transfer from Agadir airport (AGA) to Imsouane: $144
- Private V.i.p Transfert From Agadir To Marrakesh Or From Marrakesh To Agadir : $131
- From Legzira Beach and Tiznit Tour with Transfer: $128
Is it cheaper to fly into Faro or Agadir?
Prices for flights to both Agadir and Faro 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 dayFaro €36Agadir €12
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Faro
For Faro, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- The Most Delicious Private Food Tour of 6 or 10 Tastings: $83
- 3 Hours Classic Food Tour in Faro: $97
- Authentic Portuguese Cooking Experience in Algarve: $162
Typical Food Prices in Agadir
Some typical examples of dining costs in Agadir are as follows:
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Dinner€21
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Dinner€7.01
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: $32
- Agadir Camel Riding +Sunset and Dinner( barbecue): $33
- Sunset Horse Ride With Dinner: $36
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Faro €9.41Agadir €3.00
Tours and Activities in Faro
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Faro.
- Camera Obscura - Tavira Eye - Admission Ticket: $5.45
- Faro Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.65
- Lagos Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.65
- Tavira Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Tour: $7.84
- Faro Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.84
- Algarve Life Sciences Center Museum Family Ticket: $13
- Cork Factory Tour & Cork Shop: $18
- Ria Formosa Sunset Boat Tour: $21
- Eco Boat Tour in the Ria Formosa Lagoon from Faro: $22
- 1 or 2 Hour Speed Boat Tour - Ria Formosa: $26
- 2 Hours Boat Tour in Ria Formosa: $27
- Tavira Route Boat Tour: $27
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€2.10
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: $38
- Agadir city Tour with big Souk Elhad: $37
- Day tours to Mini Sahara Desert + Massa Tiznit: $71
- 2 Day Tour to El Borj Desert from Agadir : $176
- 2 Days 1 Night Tour in Tafraoute and Canyon of Ait Mansour: $273
- 2 Hour Private Massage and Hammam Experience: $44
- 2 Hours Agadir Camel Riding Tour: $22
- 2 activity in some day in agadir camel Ride & city tour agadir : $49
- 2-Hour Sunset Camel Ride Adventure in Agadir Beach: $45
- 3 in 1 = city tour half day + camel ride 2hours + hammam massage 2hours: $90
- 4 Days Private Tour from Agadir to Marrakech in luxury Camp: $1,176
- 4 Excursions In 1 Pack = City tour + Quads + Hammam-massage + Paradise Valley: $120
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFaro €3.13Agadir -
Sample the Local Flavors in Faro
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Faro:
- Wine tastings, with Tour option - Authentic Algarve Flavours by Quinta da Tôr: $19
- Visit to a Family Brewery in Loulé with Tasting: $27
- Algarve Traditional Food and Wine Tasting: $48
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Faro and Agadir, we can see that Faro is more expensive. And not only is Agadir much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Faro is in Europe 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 Faro would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Faro 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 Faro Expensive? and Is Agadir Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Faro or Agadir?
Agadir has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Faro. When comparing the sizes of Faro 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 Faro or Agadir?
Faro has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Agadir experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Faro or Agadir in the Summer?
Both Agadir and Faro during the summer are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Faro for the beaches, snorkeling, and the family-friendly experiences during these months. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Agadir year-round.
In the summer, Faro is around the same temperature as Agadir. Typically, the summer temperatures in Faro in July average around 25°C (78°F), and Agadir averages at about 26°C (79°F).
In Agadir, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Faro. In the summer, Faro often gets more sunshine than Agadir. Faro gets 374 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Agadir receives 253 hours of full sun.
Faro usually gets more rain in July than Agadir. Faro gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Agadir receives 0 mm (0 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyFaro 25°C (78°F)Agadir 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Faro or Agadir in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Faro and Agadir. The autumn months attract visitors to Faro because of the shopping scene. Agadir attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Faro is generally around the same temperature as Agadir. Daily temperatures in Faro average around 20°C (68°F), and Agadir fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Agadir this time of the year. In Faro, it's very sunny this time of the year. Faro usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Agadir during autumn. Faro gets 222 hours of sunny skies, while Agadir receives 238 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Faro usually receives more rain than Agadir. Faro gets 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Agadir receives 22 mm (0.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberFaro 20°C (68°F)Agadir 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Faro or Agadir in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Faro as well as Agadir. The shopping scene and the cuisine are the main draw to Faro this time of year. The warm climate attracts visitors to Agadir throughout the year.
Faro is cooler than Agadir in the winter. The daily temperature in Faro averages around 12°C (54°F) in January, and Agadir fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Agadir. In the winter, Faro often gets less sunshine than Agadir. Faro gets 161 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Agadir receives 223 hours of full sun.
Faro usually gets more rain in January than Agadir. Faro gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Agadir receives 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryFaro 12°C (54°F)Agadir 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Faro or Agadir in the Spring?
Both Agadir and Faro are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Faro for the beaches. Plenty of visitors come to Agadir because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the spring, Faro is cooler than Agadir. Typically, the spring temperatures in Faro in April average around 17°C (62°F), and Agadir averages at about 19°C (66°F).
It's quite sunny in Agadir. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Faro. Faro usually receives less sunshine than Agadir during spring. Faro gets 248 hours of sunny skies, while Agadir receives 273 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Faro usually receives more rain than Agadir. Faro gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Agadir receives 13 mm (0.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilFaro 17°C (62°F)Agadir 19°C (66°F)
Typical Weather for Agadir and Faro
| Faro | Agadir | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 12°C (54°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (56°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (58°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (62°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (72°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (78°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (78°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (60°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
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