Which place is cheaper, Fez or Jerusalem?
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 Jerusalem or Fez?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Jerusalem or Fez, 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: Jerusalem or Fez?
Jerusalem
Jerusalem is the capital city of Israel, as well as one of the most historically rich cities in the world. It is also the largest city in the country. While Tel Aviv holds many of the responsibilities of a capital city, officially, Jerusalem is still considered the capital. It is important to note that most countries have their embassies in Tel Aviv, not in Jerusalem.
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 Religious Tours in Israel, The Best Luxury Tours to Israel, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Morocco, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayJerusalem $165Fez $93
The average daily cost (per person) in Jerusalem is $165, while the average daily cost in Fez is $93. 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 Jerusalem and Fez in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personJerusalem $81Fez $35
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomJerusalem $162Fez $70
Compare Hotels in Jerusalem and Fez
Looking for a hotel in Jerusalem 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.
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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: Jerusalem Hotel Prices and Fez Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Jerusalem $8.46Fez $16
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Local Bus$3.99
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Light Rail Jerusalem$12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jerusalem
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Jerusalem:
- Private Transfer from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv: $247
- Private Transfer from Dead Sea Hotels to Aqaba Airport: $160
- Private Transfer From Amman or Dead Sea To Petra and Wadi Rum: $85
- Jerusalem to/from Tel Aviv City - Private Intercity Transfers-: $78
- Jerusalem to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport Private Departure Transfer: $85
- Jerusalem to Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) - Departure Private Transfer: $83
- Jerusalem to Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) - Departure Private Transfer: $86
- Jerusalem to Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) - Departure Private Transfer: $93
- Jerusalem to Tel Aviv (Arrival/Departure) Intercity Transfers: $100
- Jerusalem Private Transfer to Allaenby Bridge: $130
- Jerusalem Private Transfer To Tel Aviv Airport: $130
- Jerusalem Private Transfer To Petra: $285
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 rabat Airport to Any place in rabat: $5.00
- Private Transfers in Fez from the Airport to your Hotel and Vice versa: $8.16
- Fes Private Transfer Train Station to Hotel or Vice Versa: $11
- Private Airport Transfer Arrival & Departure: $12
- Transfer from Airport Fez to an Hotel in Fez: $12
- Transfer from Airport Fez to an Hotel in Fez: $12
- 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
- Private transfer from/to the Airport of Fez (Including SIM Card): $13
- Taxi Fez Airport Transfers(Arrival &Departure) To Hotel Or Riad: $13
- Private Transfer from Fes Saiss Airport to Fes City: $13
Is it cheaper to fly into Jerusalem or Fez?
Prices for flights to both Fez and Jerusalem 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 dayJerusalem $69Fez $44
Typical Food Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of dining costs in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Orange Juice$3.38
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Watermelon$5.07
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Lunch$15
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Food at Market$19
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Juice$3.38
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Bagels$10
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Lunch for 2$18
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Snacks$7.10
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Jerusalem
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Jerusalem.
- Private Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant from Dead Sea: $107
- Private Madaba Haret Jdoudna Restaurant Lunch or Dinner from Dead Sea: $127
- Experience Shabbat With Dinner In Jerusalem: $230
- The Best Food Tour in Jerusalem-Perfect for Viral Travel Content: $237
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:
- Cooking Class Experience in Fes: $37
- Moroccan Cooking Class and Lunch in a Traditional Riad: $39
- 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 Class with Bread Workshop and Pastry in Fes: $47
- Moroccan Cooking Class and Fez Market Visit and Meal: $50
- Best cooking class in Fès with real Familly: $52
- Cooking Class - Moroccan cuisine: $52
- Fez Souk tour & traditional Home Cooking: $52
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Jerusalem $11Fez $9.81
Typical Entertainment Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Cooking Classes for 2$43
Tours and Activities in Jerusalem
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Jerusalem are as follows:
- 1-Day : Jerusalem & Dead Sea Private Tour. : $993
- 2 Days Bethlehem, Herodion, Judean Desert Monasteries and Jericho Private Tour: $275
- A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Jerusalem's Old City: $9.99
- Best of Jerusalem Full-Day Tour from Jerusalem: $69
- Bethlehem Alternative Tour: $90
- Bethlehem Half Day Christian Guided Tour: $40
- Bethlehem Half Day Guided Group Tour: $40
- Bethlehem Tour from Jerusalem: $68
- Bethlehem, Jericho, and Jordan River Day Tour from Jerusalem: $99
- Caesarea, Haifa and Akko Tour from Jerusalem: $109
- Christian Private tour in Jerusalem: $250
- Classic Jerusalem Old City - Self Guiding Tour: $13
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
- Fes Pottery Guided Tour: $5.83
- Mosaic and Pottery Tour in Fes: $7.00
- Pottery, Zellige Tour at our Cooperative: $7.00
- Pottery & Zellige mosaic Tour: $7.19
- Fes Discovery Tour Historical Monuments Markets and Old Medina: $9.33
- Fez Old Medina Walking Tour with Local Guide: $9.60
- Private Fes Medina Tour with Local Guide – Culture & Hidden Gems: $11
- Fes Tour: Medina, Chouara Tannery, Artisans, Souks & Royal Palace: $13
- The Most FEScinating English Tour with a group: $14
- Shared Half Day Guided Fes Tour with Local Guide: $14
- Half-Day Guided Tour in Fes: $14
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayJerusalem $20Fez $13
Typical Alcohol Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Beer$6.08
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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Jerusalem and Fez, we can see that Jerusalem is more expensive. And not only is Fez much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Jerusalem is in Middle East 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 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 Jerusalem would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Jerusalem 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 Jerusalem Expensive? and Is Fez Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Jerusalem or Fez?
Fez has a larger population, and is about 35% larger than the population of Jerusalem. When comparing the sizes of Jerusalem 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.
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.