A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Jaipur vs. Fez for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Jaipur or Fez?

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

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Jaipur and Fez 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: Jaipur or Fez?

Jaipur

Jaipur, India, famously known as the Pink City, is the capital of Rajasthan and is often a highlight for many travelers to the area. Dating back to the eighteenth century, it is part of the Indian Golden Triangle which also includes Delhi and Agra. It's also a stopping off point for travelers venturing into the desert cities of Jodhpur and Jaisalmer. The city has a population of about 6.66 million people, making it the largest city in the state of Rajasthan and the tenth largest city in the country.

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.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to India, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from New Delhi, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Morocco, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco.


Which place is cheaper, Fez or Jaipur?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Jaipur is $20, while the average daily cost in Fez is $87. 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 Jaipur and Fez in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Jaipur $10
    Fez $33
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Jaipur $20
    Fez $66
Compare Hotels in Jaipur and Fez

Looking for a hotel in Jaipur or Fez? 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 Jaipur


Hotels in Fez


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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: Jaipur Hotel Prices and Fez Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Jaipur $1.28
    Fez $16

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jaipur

Also for Jaipur, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Two Night Safari Experience Ranthambore National Park &Transfers: $271
  • Transfer from Jaipur to Delhi with Tajmahal sight seeing: $187
  • Samode Town Excursion- A Visit to a Unique Rajasthan town with private transfers: $204
  • Round trip airport Transfer Between Jaipur & Jaipur Airport JAI: $16
  • Ranthambore Wildlife Safari Tour From Jaipur Including Transfers: $135
  • Ranthambore Tiger Safari Tickets With Optional Transfers: $108
  • Private transfers Jaipur to Agra or Alwar drop: $43
  • Private transfer: Jaipur to Udaipur enroute Trip to Chittorgarh Fort with lunch: $247
  • Private transfer: Jaipur to Udaipur enroute Trip to Chittorgarh Fort: $209
  • Private transfer: Jaipur to Jodhpur via Ajmer: $126
  • Private transfer Jaipur to Pushkar: $11
  • Private transfer - Jaipur to Udaipur via Chittorgarh Fort with lunch: $250

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Fez

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


  • Taxi Ride
    $2.04

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fez

Also for Fez, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • One-Way Transfer from Fez to Marrakech: $286
  • Private Transfer from Fes to Rabat (RBA) Airport: $285
  • Transfer Fes Airport to Marrakech: $268
  • Transfer from Fez to Casablanca (private): $265
  • One Way Private Transfer To Marrakech: $264
  • Private Transfer : Fez-Marrakech, Marrakech -Fez: $253
  • Transfer Fes to Agadir: $252
  • private one-way transfer from Fes to Marrrakech: $228
  • Special - Fes Guided Tours with Lunch and Transfer to Casablanca: $228
  • Transfer From Fez To Tangier (Private): $227
  • Private Fes to Casablanca transfer with visit Volubilis and Rabat: $223
  • Meknes and Rabat Tour with Casablanca Transfer from Fes: $223

Is it cheaper to fly into Jaipur or Fez?

Prices for flights to both Fez and Jaipur 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
    Jaipur $7.66
    Fez $42
Typical Food Prices in Jaipur

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Jaipur:


  • Dinner
    $5.79
  • Soda
    $0.11

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Jaipur

For Jaipur, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Jaipur Street food tour: $4.05
  • Food Tour in Jaipur: $14
  • Jaipur Half-Day Evening Tour with Sunset and Dinner: $15
  • Cooking Class in Jaipur with all Transport & Meals: $18
  • Cooking class demo with dinner: $18
  • Jaipur Pink City Cooking Class: $20
  • cooking class demo with dinner: $20
  • Food Tour and Eat like Locals: $20
  • Private Cooking Lesson for Authentic Rajasthani Cuisine: $22
  • Food Tour With Guide: $22
  • Indian Home Based Cooking Class by Storyboard: $23
  • Pink City Cooking Class: $24

Typical Food Prices in Fez

For Fez, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Yogurt
    $0.61
  • 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: $11
  • Private Cooking Class with a Local Family & Market Visit: $34
  • Cooking Class Experience in Fes: $35
  • Moroccan Cooking Class and Lunch in a Traditional Riad: $40
  • Flavors of Fez ( Cooking Class with Local Expert ): $40
  • Moroccan Cooking Class with Lunch in a Traditional Riad in Fez: $40
  • Baking Workshops at Fez Cooking School at Palais Amani: $43
  • Family Dinner in Fes with Tea and Fun Stories: $45
  • Unforgettable Cooking Class in Fez: $45
  • Cooking Class with Bread Workshop and Pastry in Fes: $46
  • Fez Souk tour & traditional Home Cooking: $51
  • Moroccan Cooking Class and Fez Market Visit and Meal: $55

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Jaipur $3.35
    Fez $9.22
Typical Entertainment Prices in Jaipur

For Jaipur, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Palace Entry for Two
    $1.05

Tours and Activities in Jaipur

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Jaipur.

  • 06 Days Golden Triangle Tour with Ranthambore Tiger Safari: $415
  • 1 Day: Jhalana Leopard Safari+Abhaneri Step Well Tour From Jaipur: $272
  • 1-Night Private Tour to The Taj Mahal and Agra from Jaipur by Car: $148
  • 2 D Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, Abhaneri Step Well's Tour From Jaipur: $195
  • 2 Day Golden Triangle Tour to Agra and Delhi From Jaipur: $194
  • 2 Day Heritage Pink City Jaipur Highlight & Sightseeing Tour: $170
  • 2 Day Jaipur Private Tour + Entry Tickets: $101
  • 2 Day Jaipur Tour for Authentic Experiences: $30
  • 2 Day Jaipur Tour for First-Time Visitors: $27
  • 2 Day Jaipur Tour with Car and Guide: $49
  • 2 Days : Guided Agra Tour From Jaipur With Drop at New Delhi: $225
  • 2 Days Delhi and Taj Mahal Overnight Tour from Delhi by Car: $125

Typical Entertainment Prices in Fez

Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Fez's activities, tours, and tickets:


  • Granary Fee
    $2.04

Tours and Activities in Fez

For Fez, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • 2 Day Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour with Camel Ride and Camp: $59
  • 2 Day Fes to Merzouga Desert Tour: $126
  • 2 Day Private Sahara Adventure from Fez to Merzouga and Back: $239
  • 2 Days 1 Night Desert Tour from Fes to Marrakech (Luxury Camp ): $148
  • 2 Days Desert Tour From Fes back to Fes: $194
  • 2 Days Fes Desert Tour with Night luxury Tent & Quad/Camel ride: $144
  • 2 Days Merzouga Desert Tour from Fes: $184
  • 2-Day Desert Tour From Fes To Merzouga/Marrakech: $120
  • 2-Day Desert Tour from Fes to Fes or Marrakech with Camel Trek: $95
  • 2-Day Guided Tour from Fes to the Desert: $171
  • 2-Day Luxury Sahara Tour: Fes to Marrakech or Fes: $103
  • 2-Day Sahara Desert Adventure: Fes to Merzouga Tour: $147

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Jaipur $2.52
    Fez $12

Sample the Local Flavors in Jaipur

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Jaipur:

  • Pub Crawl Jaipur: $35

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: $179


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Jaipur and Fez, we can see that Fez is more expensive. And not only is Jaipur much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Jaipur is in Asia and Fez 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 Jaipur would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Jaipur 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 Jaipur.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Jaipur Expensive? and Is Fez Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Jaipur or Fez?

Jaipur has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Fez. When comparing the sizes of Jaipur and Fez, 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.