Which place is cheaper, Guatemala City or Fez?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Fez or Guatemala City?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Fez and Guatemala City can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Fez or Guatemala City?
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.
Guatemala City
Referred to by the locals as "Guate," Guatemala City is the largest and most modern city in Guatemala, as well as its capital. While the atmosphere of the place is big, dirty, and dangerous with city fumes and skyscrapers, it is the hub of the country. It is the place where travelers first step foot into Guatemala and, though it is a place of modern chaos, it does have some of the best galleries and museums as well as a selection of bars, cafes, and restaurants.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Morocco, The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Guatemala City, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Guatemala.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFez $53Guatemala City $44
The average daily cost (per person) in Fez is $53, while the average daily cost in Guatemala City is $44. 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 Fez and Guatemala City in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFez $28Guatemala City $24
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFez $56Guatemala City $48
Compare Hotels in Fez and Guatemala City
Looking for a hotel in Fez or Guatemala City? 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: Fez Hotel Prices and Guatemala City Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Fez $4.94Guatemala City $6.18
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Fez
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Fez:
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Taxi Ride$1.99
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fez
Also for Fez, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Airport Transfer Arrival OR Departure: $11
- Transfer from Airport Fez to an Hotel in Fez (Including SIM Card): $11
- Private Arrival Transfer from Fes Saiss Airport to your Hotel or Riad: $12
- Airport Transfers in Fes (private service): $12
- transfers from Airport fez saiss to your hotel in the city center (Door to Door): $13
- transfer from/to the Airport of Fez (door to door): $14
- Airport transfers in Fez (Door to Door): $14
- Private VIP Transfer from Airport to Fes City or Vice Versa: $15
- Private VIP Transfer from Airport to Fes City or Vice Versa: $16
- Private Transfer: Fes from or to Airport. : $20
- Private Transfer from Airport to Fes City or Vice Versa: $22
- Private Departure Transfer: Fez Hotel to Fez Airport: $24
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Guatemala City
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Guatemala City:
- Transfer: From Guatemala City to El Paredon Beach: $240
- Transfer from Guatemala City hotel to INTL Airport La Aurora: $75
- Transfer from Airport to Antigua: $80
- Shared Arrival Transfer: Guatemala City Airport to Hotels: $43
- Shared Arrival Transfer: Guatemala City Airport to Antigua: $16
- Private Transfer from La Aurora Airport to Antigua Guatemala: $120
- Private Transfer from Guatemala City to Antigua: $74
- Private Ground Transfer Guatemala City To Panajachel, LakeAtitlan: $150
- Private Ground Transfer Airport - Antigua Guatemala: $23
- Private Airport Transfer to Antigua Guatemala: $45
- Private Airport Transfer La Aurora airport to Guatemala: $24
- PRIVATE Group Transfer From Guatemala City to La Antigua: $20
Is it cheaper to fly into Fez or Guatemala City?
Prices for flights to both Guatemala City and Fez 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 dayFez $18Guatemala City $15
Typical Food Prices in Fez
For Fez, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Yogurt$0.60
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Dinner for 2$11
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Fez
For Fez, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Lunch/Dinner with Moroccan family : $27
- Moroccan Romantic Dinner in Fez: $33
- Baking Workshops at Fez Cooking School at Palais Amani: $42
- Private Home hosted Experience in Morocco with Dinner Included: $43
- cooking classe in fes with ouliya: $44
- Cooking Class with Bread Workshop and Pastry in Fes: $44
- Cooking Class - Moroccan cuisine: $49
- Tour to Fez Morocco with Lunch or Dinner: $53
- The Best Cooking Class in Fez: $55
- Cooking Local Tajine Class in Fez: $55
- fez cooking tour: $57
- Full Day Fes Cooking Class Experience: $59
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Guatemala City
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Guatemala City.
- Cooking class/Pepian Workshop: $35
- Taste Antigua Guatemala Walking Food Tour : $75
- Small-Group Cooking Class in Antigua from Guatemala City: $120
- Antigua Market, Cooking Class and Choco Museum from Guatemala City: $178
- Pacaya Volcano Vistas + Enjoy Pizza Cooked Under Volcanic Heat: $180
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Fez $6.19Guatemala City $1.21
Typical Entertainment Prices in Fez
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Fez's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Granary Fee$1.99
Tours and Activities in Fez
For Fez, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Fes Shared Full-Day Guided Tour : $13
- Shared Group Day Tour to Ourika Valley from Marrakech: $15
- Cultural tour in Fez: $15
- Private Shopping Tour in the Souks of the Old Medina: $16
- 4 Hours Private Guided Tour in Fez: $16
- Fez Rampart Tour Including Chouara Tannery: $18
- Half-Day Guided Tour in Fes : $19
- A FEScinating group tour : $20
- Fes Guided tours, Cultural tour: $20
- Ancient Medina, Fes Morocco - Walking Tour - Private - Half Day: $21
- Shared Fez Guided Tour : $21
- Private Fes Shopping tour : $21
Tours and Activities in Guatemala City
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Guatemala City are as follows:
- 2-Day Chichicastenango and Lake Atitlan Tour from Guatemala City or Antigua: $265
- 2in1 Tour: Avocado Farm + Private Tour in Antigua Guatemala: $130
- 3-hour Bike Tour Guatemala City South: $55
- 4-hour Bike Tour Guatemala City South Center: $65
- Acatenango Volcano Overnight Adventure from Guatemala City : $300
- Antigua City Tour from Guatemala City: $77
- Antigua Guatemala , Full-Day Shared Tour from Guatemala City: $75
- Antigua Guatemala Full Day Tour: $58
- Antigua walking tour from Guatemala City : $90
- Bike Tour to Antigua Villages from Guatemala City : $175
- Chichicastenango - Panajachel collective tour: $150
- Chichicastenango Market Tour: $124
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFez -Guatemala City $6.85
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: $252
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Fez and Guatemala City, we can see that Fez is more expensive. And not only is Guatemala City much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Fez is in Africa and Guatemala City is in Central America, 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 Guatemala City would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Guatemala City 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 Guatemala City.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Fez Expensive? and Is Guatemala City Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Fez or Guatemala City?
Guatemala City has a larger population, and is about 3% larger than the population of Fez. When comparing the sizes of Fez and Guatemala City, 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.