Which place is cheaper, Agadir or Istanbul?
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 Istanbul or Agadir?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Istanbul 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: Istanbul or Agadir?
Istanbul
Istanbul is strategically located on the Bosphorus and is split between Europe and Asia. It truly is a city where east meets west. Istanbul is the cultural and financial hub of Turkey, and also the most populous city. The sites are countless and there's something for everybody, whether you're interested in art, music, food, or adventure. You can pass many days exploring both the residential and commercial pockets of this city. Much of the appeal is hidden away along back alleys or within corner shops.
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 Turkey, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Turkey, 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 dayIstanbul $149Agadir $70
The average daily cost (per person) in Istanbul is $149, while the average daily cost in Agadir is $70. 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 Istanbul and Agadir in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personIstanbul $69Agadir $42
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomIstanbul $138Agadir $84
Compare Hotels in Istanbul and Agadir
Looking for a hotel in Istanbul 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: Istanbul Hotel Prices and Agadir Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Istanbul $32Agadir $4.28
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Istanbul
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Istanbul are as follows:
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Metro Cards$4.29
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Istanbul
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Istanbul:
- Sapanca & Masukiye Day Tour from Istanbul with Lunch & Transfer: $12
- Full Day Sapanja Mashokiya & Mahmudia Tour with lunch +Transfer: $23
- istanbul airport transfer: $23
- Princes Islands Tour with Hotel Transfer & Lunch: $23
- Private Istanbul Airport Transfer IST and SAW: $23
- Istanbul IST Airport Transfer to or from Old City & Taksim Hotels: $25
- Guided Half Day Afternoon Istanbul Bosphorus Tour With Transfer: $29
- Private Istanbul Cruise Port(Galataport) Transfer hotel-airport: $30
- Private Transfer: Istanbul Airports & Cruise Port to/from Hotels: $30
- Istanbul Airport Private Departure Transfer: $31
- Istanbul Airport Private Transfer: $32
- Istanbul Airport & Hotel Transfers: $32
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$13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Agadir
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Agadir:
- Paradise Valley Agadir Pick-Up and Drop-Off Transfers with guide: $7.99
- Taghazout Beach Horseback Riding Experience with Transfers: $9.08
- Private Transfer Agadir to or from Tiznit or Aglou Beach one way: $11
- Agadir Airport to Agadir city transfer: $13
- From Taghazout: Paradise Valley Excursion with Transfers: $13
- Crocoparc Ticket And Tree Climbing Goats Tour with Transfer: $14
- Agadir Souk El Had Market Round-Trip Transfer with Hotel Pickup: $14
- Agadir Airport Transfers service: $14
- Agadir Airport Transfer To or From Agadir & Taghazout: $14
- Airport Transfer from Agadir Airport to Agadir: $14
- transfer from Agadir to Paradise valley pick-up and drop off: $15
- Agadir Airport Luxury VVIP Private Shuttle Transfer to Hotel: $16
Is it cheaper to fly into Istanbul or Agadir?
Prices for flights to both Agadir and Istanbul 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 dayIstanbul $55Agadir $23
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Istanbul
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Istanbul.
- Istanbul Food Tour 30 Tasting Stops with Audio Maps Written Guide: $8.00
- Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise with Optional 4 Course Dinner: $25
- Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Night Show: $28
- Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Show Private Table: $29
- Dinner and Turkish Night Show in Bosphorus Strait: $29
- Budget Evening Cruise: Dinner, Live Shows & Party: $29
- Bosphorus Night Cruise Dinner and Dance Show,Transfer included: $30
- Bosphorus Turkish Night Show and Dinner Cruise with Private Table: $30
- Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise and Show with Private Table: $30
- Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise: Turkish Night Show Experience: $30
- Istanbul Night Life : Bosphorus Dinner Cruise - Unlimited Drinks: $30
- Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Night Show: $31
Typical Food Prices in Agadir
Some typical examples of dining costs in Agadir are as follows:
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Dinner$23
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Dinner$7.64
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Agadir
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Agadir.
- Moroccan Cooking Class with Local Family: $6.83
- Agadir Sandboarding & Sunset Camel Ride with Dinner Show: $9.08
- Full-Day Paradise Valley and Sandboarding & BBQ Dinner Experience: $13
- Agadir Sunset Sandboarding & Moroccan BBQ Dinner Tour: $15
- Sunset Sandboarding & Dinner in Agadir & Taghazout: $17
- Agadir Dunes Tour: Camel Ride, Sandboarding & Dinner: $17
- Agadir Guided Sandboarding And Sunset BBQ Dinner: $19
- Flamingo River Camel Ride with Optional BBQ Dinner: $21
- Agadir Camel Ride Flamingo River & BBQ Dinner: $21
- Camel Ride With Tea & BBQ Dinner Option: $22
- Camel Ride Experience With Dinner Option: $23
- Paradise Valley tour with Sandboarding and BBQ Dinner from Agadir: $29
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Istanbul $36Agadir $3.27
Tours and Activities in Istanbul
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Istanbul are as follows:
- Daily Bursa and Uludag Tour from Istanbul with lunch: $3.00
- Istanbul Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $5.02
- Istanbul Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise from Europe: $5.89
- Istanbul Audio Guided Walking Tour 3h and 22 audio reviews: $6.30
- Istanbul Üsküdar: Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour: $6.79
- Istanbul Fatih: Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour: $6.79
- Self-Guided Podcast Tour Exploring Two Empires: $6.84
- Istanbul Sites: Peel back the layers of Turkish history a self-guided audio tour: $6.99
- Istanbul Bosphorus Tour With Whirling Dervish Show: $7.17
- 2-Hour Scenic Bosphorus Cruise in Istanbul Throughout the Day: $7.53
- Bosphorus Cruise 2-3 Hour Cruises with Optional Asia Stop & Meal: $7.99
- Istanbul Bosphorus Sunset and Day Time Sightseeing Cruise: $7.99
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$2.29
Tours and Activities in Agadir
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Agadir are as follows:
- Guided tour of Argan Oil production factory for organic cosmetics: $3.41
- Paradise Valley trip and Atlas Mountains Adventure from Agadir: $4.54
- Morning Goats on Argan Trees & Crocoparc Tour with Entry Ticket: $4.54
- Paradise Valley Excursion from Agadir Day Trip Tour: $5.11
- Podcast Tour The Liquid Gold and the Loom: $5.47
- Agadir Goats on Argan Trees, Crocoparc & Souk El Had Market Tour: $5.68
- Paradise Valley and Atlas Mountains Guided Tour with Breakfast: $5.68
- Agadir & Taghazout 2-in-1 Tour: Camel Ride & Dune Sandboarding: $5.68
- Goats on Argan Trees and Souk El Had Agadir Morning Tour: $5.68
- Agadir City Tour with Sunset at Agadir Oufella kasbah and souk: $5.68
- Agadir Goats in Argan Trees Experience & Local Souk Visit: $5.68
- Paradise Valley & Atlas Mountains Guided Day Tour from Agadir: $5.68
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayIstanbul $9.85Agadir -
Sample the Local Flavors in Istanbul
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Istanbul:
- Istanbul Pub Crawl: Bars, Dancefloors, & Beyond: $16
- Famous Istanbul Pub Crawl #1 Nightlife Experience: $28
- Pub Crawl Original Istanbul Pub Crawl with Party Bus: $30
- Istanbul Wine Tasting at Home with Local Family: $78
- Taksim Pera Wine Tasting 3 Hour Guided Tour: $130
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Istanbul and Agadir, we can see that Istanbul is more expensive. And not only is Agadir much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Istanbul 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 Istanbul would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Istanbul 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 Istanbul Expensive? and Is Agadir Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Istanbul or Agadir?
Istanbul has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Agadir. When comparing the sizes of Istanbul 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 Istanbul or Agadir?
Istanbul 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 Istanbul or Agadir in the Summer?
Both Agadir and Istanbul are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Istanbul for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences during these months. Plenty of visitors come to Agadir because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the summer, Istanbul is cooler than Agadir. Typically, the summer temperatures in Istanbul in July average around 24°C (74°F), and Agadir averages at about 26°C (79°F).
It's quite sunny in Agadir. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Istanbul. Istanbul usually receives more sunshine than Agadir during summer. Istanbul gets 333 hours of sunny skies, while Agadir receives 253 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Istanbul usually receives more rain than Agadir. Istanbul gets 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Agadir receives 0 mm (0 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyIstanbul 24°C (74°F)Agadir 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Istanbul or Agadir in the Autumn?
Both Agadir and Istanbul during the autumn are popular places to visit. The autumn months attract visitors to Istanbul because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Agadir year-round.
In October, Istanbul is generally cooler than Agadir. Daily temperatures in Istanbul average around 16°C (61°F), and Agadir fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
In Agadir, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the autumn, Istanbul often gets less sunshine than Agadir. Istanbul gets 169 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Agadir receives 238 hours of full sun.
Istanbul usually gets more rain in October than Agadir. Istanbul gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Agadir receives 22 mm (0.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberIstanbul 16°C (61°F)Agadir 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Istanbul or Agadir in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Istanbul and Agadir. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Istanbul this time of year. Agadir attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Istanbul is much colder than Agadir in the winter. The daily temperature in Istanbul averages around 6°C (43°F) in January, and Agadir fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Agadir this time of the year. Istanbul usually receives less sunshine than Agadir during winter. Istanbul gets 75 hours of sunny skies, while Agadir receives 223 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Istanbul usually receives more rain than Agadir. Istanbul gets 99 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Agadir receives 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryIstanbul 6°C (43°F)Agadir 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Istanbul or Agadir in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Istanbul as well as Agadir. Many travelers come to Istanbul for the activities around the city and the natural beauty. The warm climate attracts visitors to Agadir throughout the year.
In the spring, Istanbul is much colder than Agadir. Typically, the spring temperatures in Istanbul in April average around 13°C (55°F), and Agadir averages at about 19°C (66°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Agadir. In the spring, Istanbul often gets less sunshine than Agadir. Istanbul gets 180 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Agadir receives 273 hours of full sun.
Istanbul usually gets more rain in April than Agadir. Istanbul gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Agadir receives 13 mm (0.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilIstanbul 13°C (55°F)Agadir 19°C (66°F)
Typical Weather for Agadir and Istanbul
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 6°C (43°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| Feb | 6°C (44°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (47°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (71°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (74°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (74°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Sep | 20°C (69°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Oct | 16°C (61°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Nov | 12°C (54°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Dec | 9°C (47°F) | 122 mm (4.8 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
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