A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Istanbul vs. Casablanca for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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Should you visit Istanbul or Casablanca?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Istanbul or Casablanca, 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 Casablanca?

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.

Casablanca

Casablanca is so much more than a classic Bogart movie with killer one-liners. It is also the largest, most cosmopolitan city in the country of Morocco. Sitting at the economic and industrial heart of this region, Casablanca has a population of approximately four million. Brush up on your high school French before visiting this lively city as it's the main language spoken by the locals. While this is the most liberal and progressive city in Morocco, remember to be cautious in this region of the world with your western views.

Which city is cheaper, Casablanca or Istanbul?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Istanbul is $43, while the average daily cost in Casablanca is $56. 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 city. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Istanbul and Casablanca in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Istanbul $26
    Casablanca $33
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Istanbul $52
    Casablanca $66
Compare Hotels in Istanbul and Casablanca

Looking for a hotel in Istanbul or Casablanca? 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.

Hotels in Istanbul


Hotels in Casablanca


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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 Casablanca Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Istanbul $2.50
    Casablanca $8.46
Typical Local Transportation prices in Istanbul

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Istanbul are as follows:


  • Ferry
    $0.15
  • Local Bus
    $0.16

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Istanbul

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Istanbul:

  • Istanbul Airport Transfer / Private Airport Transfer: $3.73
  • Istanbul Airports Transfer: $6.22
  • istanbul airport cheapest vip transfer by private car: $14
  • Safe Airport transfer service in istanbul: $16
  • Private Airport Transfer Arrival or Departure in Istanbul: $17
  • Sabiha Airport Arrival Or Departure Hotel Transfer: $17
  • PRIVATE DEPARTURE TRANSFER - Istanbul European Side To Istanbul New Airport: $18
  • Istanbul New Airport Private Transfer: $18
  • New Istanbul Airport Private Transfer: $18
  • İstanbul Private Airport Transfer: $19
  • Istanbul Airport Arrival Or Departure Hotel Transfer: $19
  • One Way Istanbul Airport Transfer to SultanAhmet: $22

Typical Local Transportation prices in Casablanca

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Casablanca:


  • Train from Airport (for 2)
    $6.88
  • Taxi Ride
    $7.86

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Casablanca

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Casablanca:

  • Casablanca Airport Transfer: $19
  • Private Airport Transfer: Casablanca to Casablanca Mohamed V Int. Airport (CMN): $23
  • Private Airport Transfer: Casablanca Mohamed V Int. Airport (CMN) to Casablanca: $23
  • Mohammed V Airport to City Transfer: $23
  • Casablanca Airport to Hotels and Selected Cities private Transfer: $26
  • Casablanca Airport (CMN) to Casablanca City Center Private Transfer: $26
  • Casablanca City Center to the CMN Casablanca Airport Private Transfer: $26
  • Casablanca Airport Transfer VIP: $27
  • Transfer Casablanca to Mohammedia: $32
  • Private Departure Transfer: Casablanca Hotel to Casablanca Airport: $33
  • Private Arrival Transfer: Casablanca Airport to Casablanca Arrival Hotel: $33
  • Private Airport Transfer: $33

Is it cheaper to fly into Istanbul or Casablanca?

Prices for flights to both Casablanca 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Istanbul $11
    Casablanca $15
Typical Food prices in Istanbul

Some typical examples of dining costs in Istanbul are as follows:


  • Juice
    $0.11
  • Turkish Delight
    $0.03
  • Dessert
    $0.45
  • Pastries
    $0.08

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Istanbul

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Istanbul.

  • Istanbul Dinner Cruise & Show: $29
  • Istanbul Dinner Cruise Show: $30
  • Bosphorus Dinner Cruise Inc. Dinner and Belly Dance Show with Hotel Transfer: $34
  • Alaturca Ottoman Dramatic Stage Show & Dinner Cruise ( Non - Alcoholic ): $35
  • Bosphorus Dinner & Show Cruise (All Inclusive): $36
  • Bosphorus Dinner Show Cruise With Non Alcoholic Menu ISTANBUL Dinner cruise: $36
  • Bosphorus Dinner Cruise An Unforgettable Experience in Istanbul: $36
  • Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Night Show from Istanbul: $37
  • Istanbul Cruise&Show with Dinner: $37
  • Dinner Cruise on the Bosphorus: $38
  • Istanbul Dinner Cruise & Show: $39
  • Istanbul Dinner Cruise with Sema Ceremony: $40

Typical Food prices in Casablanca

Some typical examples of dining costs in Casablanca are as follows:


  • Breakfast
    $2.95
  • Lunch
    $8.84
  • Dinner at Rick's Cafe (for Two)
    $32

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Casablanca

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Casablanca.

  • Private Virtual Moroccan Cooking Class Experience with a Local: $27
  • Casablanca Food Tour: $87
  • Casablanca Food Tour - Moroccan Street Food Tour: $94
  • Casablanca Food Tour - Marché Central & Seafood Lunch: $140
  • Authentic Moroccan Home-Cooking: Private Cooking Class with a Casablanca Local: $146
  • Private Cooking Class with Optional Market Tour: $150
  • Casablanca Food Tour: $156
  • 6-Hour Private Market Tour and Cooking Class in Casablanca: $156
  • Authentic Moroccan Cooking Class in Casablanca with Hotel Transfers: $156
  • Casablanca unique private walking food tour.: $166
  • Private Market Tour and Cooking Class with a Casablanca Local with Transfers: $171
  • Experience Moroccan Cuisine - Private Market Tour & Cooking Class with Transfers: $173

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Istanbul $16
    Casablanca $7.02
Typical Entertainment prices in Istanbul

Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Istanbul are as follows:


  • Bosphurus Boat (for 2)
    $1.06
  • Yerebatan Cistern for Two
    $1.06
  • Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts for Two
    $0.53
  • Hagia Sofia entrance
    $1.59

Tours and Activities in Istanbul

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Istanbul are as follows:

  • Just Hagia Sophia Tour /Skip The Lines: $8.71
  • VR Dervish Experience: $10
  • Museum of Illusions Istanbul Ticket: $11
  • Piri Self-Guided Audio Tour: Istanbul, Historical Peninsula: $11
  • Old City Insider Walking Tour: $11
  • Bosphorus Cruise with Audio App: $11
  • Basilica Cistern VIP Tickets: $12
  • Vip Ticket For Hagi̇a Sophi̇a: $12
  • Hagia Sophia & Blue Mosque&Hippodrome Guided Tours Everyday /No que / No line!: $12
  • Istanbul LEGOLAND Discovery Center Entrance Ticket: $14
  • SEA LIFE Istanbul Entry Ticket: $14
  • Hagia Sophia: Entry with Guided Tour: $14

Tours and Activities in Casablanca

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Casablanca are as follows:

  • Casablanca Guided Sightseeing Tour: $50
  • The Medina and Beyond Morning Cultural Walking Tour: $51
  • Tangier Half-Day Guided City Tour: $55
  • Casablanca Cultural Tour with your local expert: $58
  • Marrakech walking guided city tour, monuments and Medina tour: $59
  • Highlights of Casablanca in a Half Day Tour: $78
  • Casablanca Half-Day City Tour: $80
  • 5-Hour Religions of Morocco Tour with a Local: $82
  • Casablanca Half-Day Tour: Hassan II Mosque, Mohammed V Square and Central Market: $85
  • Casablanca & Grand Mosque Shore Excursion Tour: $86
  • Private Half-Day Guided Tour of Casablanca: $89
  • Religious Morning Spiritual Tour Including Hassan II Mosque Visit: $90

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Istanbul $3.83
    Casablanca -

Sample the Local Flavors in Istanbul

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Istanbul:

  • Daily Tekirdag Wine Tasting Tour from Istanbul: $427

Sample the Local Flavors in Casablanca

Also in Casablanca, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Day Tour of Casablanca with Lunch and Wine Tasting in Benslimane Vineyard: $170
  • Organic Wine Tour And Premium Lunch In Casablanca Valley: $188

About these numbers

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Istanbul and Casablanca, we can see that Casablanca is more expensive. And not only is Istanbul much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Istanbul is in Europe and Casablanca 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 Istanbul would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Istanbul 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 Casablanca would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Casablanca than you might in Istanbul.


When is the best time to visit Istanbul or Casablanca?

Istanbul has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Casablanca experiences a tropical climate with fairly warm weather most of the year.

Should I visit Istanbul or Casablanca in the Summer?

Both Casablanca and Istanbul are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The summer months attract visitors to Istanbul because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences. Plenty of visitors come to Casablanca because of the warm tropical climate that lasts throughout the year.

In the summer, Istanbul is around the same temperature as Casablanca. Typically, the summer temperatures in Istanbul in July are around 24°C (74°F), and Casablanca is about 23°C (73°F).

It's quite sunny in Casablanca. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Istanbul. Istanbul usually receives more sunshine than Casablanca during summer. Istanbul gets 333 hours of sunny skies, while Casablanca receives 303 hours of full sun in the summer.

In July, Istanbul usually receives more rain than Casablanca. Istanbul gets 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Casablanca receives 1 mm (0 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Istanbul 24°C (74°F) 
    Casablanca 23°C (73°F)

Should I visit Istanbul or Casablanca in the Autumn?

Both Casablanca and Istanbul during the autumn are popular places to visit. The city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Istanbul this time of year. Casablanca attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and tropical climate.

In October, Istanbul is generally cooler than Casablanca. Temperatures in Istanbul average around 16°C (61°F), and Casablanca stays around 20°C (67°F).

In Casablanca, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the autumn, Istanbul often gets less sunshine than Casablanca. Istanbul gets 169 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Casablanca receives 233 hours of full sun.

Istanbul usually gets more rain in October than Casablanca. Istanbul gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Casablanca receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Istanbul 16°C (61°F) 
    Casablanca 20°C (67°F)

Should I visit Istanbul or Casablanca in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Istanbul and Casablanca. Many travelers come to Istanbul for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. The warm tropical climate attracts visitors to Casablanca throughout the year.

Istanbul is much colder than Casablanca in the winter. The temperature in Istanbul is usually 6°C (43°F) in January, and Casablanca stays around 13°C (55°F).

Istanbul usually receives less sunshine than Casablanca during winter. Istanbul gets 75 hours of sunny skies, while Casablanca receives 190 hours of full sun in the winter.

In January, Istanbul usually receives more rain than Casablanca. Istanbul gets 99 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Casablanca receives 62 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Istanbul 6°C (43°F) 
    Casablanca 13°C (55°F)

Should I visit Istanbul or Casablanca in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to Istanbul as well as Casablanca. Many visitors come to Istanbul in the spring for the activities around the city and the natural beauty. Plenty of visitors come to Casablanca because of the warm tropical climate that lasts throughout the year.

In the spring, Istanbul is cooler than Casablanca. Typically, the spring temperatures in Istanbul in April are around 13°C (55°F), and Casablanca is about 16°C (60°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Casablanca. In the spring, Istanbul often gets less sunshine than Casablanca. Istanbul gets 180 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Casablanca receives 262 hours of full sun.

Istanbul usually gets more rain in April than Casablanca. Istanbul gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Casablanca receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Istanbul 13°C (55°F) 
    Casablanca 16°C (60°F)

Typical Weather for Casablanca and Istanbul

Istanbul Casablanca
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 6°C (43°F) 99 mm (3.9 in) 13°C (55°F) 62 mm (2.5 in)
Feb 6°C (44°F) 67 mm (2.6 in) 14°C (57°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Mar 8°C (47°F) 62 mm (2.4 in) 15°C (58°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Apr 13°C (55°F) 49 mm (1.9 in) 16°C (60°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
May 17°C (63°F) 31 mm (1.2 in) 18°C (64°F) 19 mm (0.7 in)
Jun 21°C (71°F) 21 mm (0.8 in) 21°C (69°F) 6 mm (0.2 in)
Jul 24°C (74°F) 19 mm (0.7 in) 23°C (73°F) 1 mm (0 in)
Aug 24°C (74°F) 26 mm (1 in) 23°C (74°F) 0 mm (0 in)
Sep 20°C (69°F) 41 mm (1.6 in) 22°C (72°F) 5 mm (0.2 in)
Oct 16°C (61°F) 71 mm (2.8 in) 20°C (67°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)
Nov 12°C (54°F) 89 mm (3.5 in) 16°C (62°F) 72 mm (2.9 in)
Dec 9°C (47°F) 122 mm (4.8 in) 14°C (57°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)


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