Which place is cheaper, Hermanus or Fez?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Fez or Hermanus?
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 Hermanus 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 Hermanus?
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.
Hermanus
Hermanus is located on the southern coast of the Western Cape region of South Africa, situated right on the Atlantic Ocean. The area is famous for being the summer home to the Southern Right Whales who migrate there from the Antarctic every September. Hermanus offers incredible natural scenery and great opportunities for adventure seekers. The best time to visit is during their winter and spring, which runs from April through October. This is the driest time of year, meaning wildlife is easier to spot and the heat is much more bearable!
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Morocco, The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco, The Best Budget Safaris in South Africa, and The Best Luxury Tours to South Africa.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFez $93Hermanus $109
The average daily cost (per person) in Fez is $93, while the average daily cost in Hermanus is $109. 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 Hermanus in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFez $35Hermanus $28
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFez $70Hermanus $56
Compare Hotels in Fez and Hermanus
Looking for a hotel in Fez or Hermanus? 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 Hermanus Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Fez $16Hermanus $9.19
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$2.17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fez
Also for Fez, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Fes to Any Destination – One Way or Return: $9.33
- Fes Private Transfer Train Station to Hotel or Vice Versa: $10
- Transfer from Airport Fez to an Hotel in Fez: $12
- Private Airport Transfer Arrival & Departure: $12
- Transfer from Airport Fez to an Hotel in Fez: $12
- Fez Airport Private Transfer Arrival - OR - Departure: $13
- One way Fes Airport Transfer or Vice Verca: $13
- Private transfer from/to the Airport of Fez (Including SIM Card): $13
- Fes Airport Transfer (one way) + Free SIM Card: Stay Connected: $13
- Fez Airport Private Transfer: $13
- Fez Sais Airport Private Arrival and Departure Transfer: $13
- Private transfer from/to the Airport of Fez (Including SIM Card): $13
Is it cheaper to fly into Fez or Hermanus?
Prices for flights to both Hermanus 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 $44Hermanus $76
Typical Food Prices in Fez
For Fez, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Yogurt$0.65
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Dinner for 2$12
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Fez
For Fez, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Fez Rooftop Sunset Tea & Dinner at Palais Traditionnel: $12
- Moroccan Lunch or Dinner with Henna in a Traditional Riad in Fes: $32
- Cooking Class Experience in Fes: $37
- Moroccan Cooking Class with Lunch in a Traditional Riad in Fez: $40
- Fez Cooking Class at a Traditional Riad with Market Visit: $40
- Flavors of Fez by Locals ( Cooking Class ): $41
- Flavors of Fez ( Cooking Class with Local Expert ): $41
- Family Dinner in Fes with Tea and Fun Stories: $45
- fez Cooking Class Moroccan cuisine with Market Visit: $47
- cooking classe in fes with ouliya: $47
- Fez Souk tour & traditional Home Cooking: $52
- Best cooking class in Fès with real Familly: $52
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Fez $9.81Hermanus -
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$2.17
Tours and Activities in Fez
For Fez, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Fez Medina Traditional Craft Shopping Tour with Expert Guide: $5.83
- Mosaic and Pottery Tour in Fes: $7.00
- Fez Old Medina Walking Tour with Local Guide: $9.00
- Fes Discovery Tour Historical Monuments Markets and Old Medina: $9.33
- Fez Walls and Hidden Medina Tour: $9.33
- Private Fes Medina Tour with Local Guide – Culture & Hidden Gems: $10
- Shared Half Day Guided Fes Tour with Local Guide: $14
- Half-Day Guided Tour in Fes: $14
- The Most FEScinating English Tour with a group: $14
- VIP Fes Medina Work Shop Tour with Official Guide: $16
- Fes: Museum, Al Attarine Madrasa & Tannery and Medina Tour: $16
- Fes Historic Medina Walking Tour with Expert Guide: $17
Tours and Activities in Hermanus
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Hermanus are as follows:
- Fatbike Dune tours in the Walker Bay nature reserve: $77
- Half-Day Private Tour to Cape Peninsula with Local Guide: $288
- Hermanus Cliff Walk History Tour - a walk back in time: $22
- Hermanus Food and Culture Tour: $150
- Hermanus Land based Whale Tour with Dave de Beer: $95
- Boat Based Whale Watching Experience: $92
- Township Tour: $50
- Morning Fatbike Dune Tour: $88
- Shark Cage Diving - Adventure Meets Conservation!: $174
- Sunset Fatbike Dune Experience: $88
- The Best of Cape Town Whale Watching Full Day Tour and Transport: $271
- Whale Watching Adventure in Gansbaai: $142
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFez $13Hermanus -
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 to Meknes: $174
Sample the Local Flavors in Hermanus
Also in Hermanus, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Vineyard Safari and Wine Tasting in Hermanus with Guide: $64
- Unguided Hemel-en-Aarde Wine Tour: $79
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Fez and Hermanus, we can see that Hermanus is more expensive. And not only is Fez much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Fez would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Fez 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 Hermanus would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Hermanus than you might in Fez.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Fez Expensive? and Is Hermanus Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Fez or Hermanus?
Fez has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Hermanus. When comparing the sizes of Fez and Hermanus, 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.