Which place is cheaper, Agadir or Istanbul?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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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 $126Agadir $59
The average daily cost (per person) in Istanbul is $126, while the average daily cost in Agadir is $59. 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 $47Agadir $41
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomIstanbul $94Agadir $82
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 $55Agadir $4.19
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Istanbul
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Istanbul are as follows:
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Ferry$0.09
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Local Bus$0.09
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Istanbul
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Istanbul:
- Princes' Islands Tour with Lunch and Transfers: $13
- Private Transfer from Istanbul Hotels to Istanbul Cruise Port: $19
- Istanbul City to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW)-Departure Private Transfer: $20
- Airport - Otel Transfer and City Tours: $20
- Private One-Way New Istanbul Airport Transfer To/From Istanbul: $21
- Istanbul Hotels to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (ISL) - Departure Private Transfer: $22
- Istanbul Airport (SAW) to Istanbul - Arrival Private Transfer: $22
- Istanbul to Istanbul Airport (SAW) - Departure Private Transfer: $22
- Istanbul Airport Private Transfers: $22
- Princes' Islands Cruise w/Music, Lunch & Transfer: $24
- Istanbul Airport VIP/ULTRA VIP Transfer, Free WIFI: $25
- Private Transfer from Istanbul Hotels to Istanbul Cruise Port: $26
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:
- Agadir Tamraght Taghazout Paradise Valley & Lunch Transfers: $11
- shutlle transfer agadir airport to hotels city center : $11
- Taxi Transfer Agadir Airoport: $11
- Shuttle bus transfers agadir and taghazout: $11
- Agadir or Taghazout: Paradise Valley with Lunch & Transfers: $12
- Paradise Valley with Lunch & Transfers Agadir or Taghazout: $12
- Agadir or Taghazout: Paradise Valley with Lunch & Transfers: $12
- Agadir or Taghazout: Paradise Valley with Lunch & Transfers: $14
- Airport Private Transfer: $15
- Agadir or Taghazout: Paradise Valley with Lunch & Transfers: $15
- Sunset Camel Ride in Agadir or Taghazout With Transfers: $17
- Agadir Airport: Premium Transfer to Taghazout or Agadir 24/7: $20
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 $31Agadir $13
Typical Food Prices in Istanbul
Some typical examples of dining costs in Istanbul are as follows:
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Juice$0.06
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Turkish Delight$0.02
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Dessert$0.26
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Pastries$0.05
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Istanbul
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Istanbul.
- Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Night Show from Istanbul: $16
- Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Show with Private Table: $17
- Dinner Cruise and Entertainment with Private Table: $17
- Bosphorus Dinner Cruise , Unlimited Drinks, & Show: $21
- Bosphorus Luxury Catamaran Cruise with Dinner Show: $25
- Bosphorus Dinner Cruise and Turkish Night Show: $26
- Bosphorus Boat Cruise with Dinner & Entertainment: $27
- Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Unlimited Drinks and Shows: $28
- Dinner Cruise Bosphorus with Hotel Transfer: $28
- Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise and Turkish Night Show: $29
- Half Day Sunset Luxury Yacht Dinner Cruise Tour in Istanbul: $29
- 3 Hour Ottoman Dinner Cruise in Istanbul : $29
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$7.48
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.Istanbul $79Agadir $3.20
Typical Entertainment Prices in Istanbul
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Istanbul are as follows:
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Bosphurus Boat (for 2)$0.62
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Yerebatan Cistern for Two$0.62
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Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts for Two$0.31
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Hagia Sofia entrance$0.93
Tours and Activities in Istanbul
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Istanbul are as follows:
- App self-guided tours Istanbul with multilingual audioguide: $2.14
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- City Tour with Audio Guide in your smartphone: $5.35
- Highlights Self Guided Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $5.35
- Hagia Sophia Exclusive Digital Audio Guided Tour: $5.35
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.42
- Istanbul Outdoor Escape Game: The Royal Adventure: $7.08
- Istanbul in a day: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in English: $7.87
- Daytime or Sunset Sightseeing Cruise & Audio Guide: $8.06
- Hippodrome and Blue Mosque Guided Tour: $8.73
- Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise with Audio Guide: $9.62
- The Royal Adventure Highlights Exploration Game: $11
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$2.24
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: $4.36
- Argan Oil Factory Tour: $5.15
- Agadir or Taghazout : Sunday Market Souk El Had Guided Tour: $7.93
- Crocoparc Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket: $9.62
- Agadir : City Sightseeing Tour: $10
- From Agadir/Taghazout: Paradise Valley & Atlas Mountain Tour: $12
- Paradise Valley swimming Tour From Agadir & Taghazout: $12
- Agadir Half Day Sightseeing Tour City : $13
- City Sightseeing Tour With Agadir Oufella Attraction: $14
- City Sightseeing Tour With Agadir Oufella Visit: $14
- Explore Agadir Souk El Had With a Licensed Tour Guide: $14
- Agadir City Tour - Half Day - Guided By Couscous: $14
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayIstanbul $15Agadir -
Sample the Local Flavors in Istanbul
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Istanbul:
- Istanbul Pub Crawl Big Nightout . Rooftop parties,party Bus & Nightlife: $22
- Istanbul 7-Hour Pub Crawl: Big Night Out: $27
- Famous Istanbul Pub Crawl #1 Nightlife Experience: $27
- Party Pub Crawl with Party Bus: $29
- Wine Tasting Experience in Istanbul : $50
- Istanbul Wine Tasting at Home with Local Family: $80
- 2-Day Wine Tasting Tour along the Thracian Wine Route: $180
- Istanbul Private Wine Tasting Tour Through 3 City Wineries : $245
- Istanbul Private and Guided, Food and Wine Tasting Tour: $430
- Luxury Wine Tasting on a Private Yacht: $844
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
| Istanbul | Agadir | |||
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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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