Should you visit Kampala or Agadir?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Kampala or Agadir? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Kampala or Agadir?
Kampala
Kampala is the capital of Uganda in the South part of the country near Lake Victoria. It is the largest city in Uganda, with a population of over two million people. This city is very safe and the locals are known to be very kind and approachable.
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 Camping Tours in Uganda, The Best Safaris in Uganda, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Morocco, and The Best Adventure Tours to Morocco.
Which place is cheaper, Agadir or Kampala?
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 Kampala is $75, while the average daily cost in Agadir is $75. 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 Kampala and Agadir in more detail.
Accommodation
Looking for a hotel in Kampala 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:
Kampala Hotel Prices and
Agadir Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Kampala
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Kampala are as follows:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kampala
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kampala:
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Airport Transfer from Entebbe to Kampala:
$30
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Entebbe Airport pickup (Entebbe - Kampala) reliable 24/7 transfer:
$48
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Entebbe Kampala Airport Transfer:
$55
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Private Airport & In-Country Transfers in Central Uganda:
$60
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The best Half day Kampala City Tour with Transfers:
$65
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Private Transfer from Entebbe Airport (EBB) Uganda to Kampala:
$79
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Private Transfer from Kampala to Entebbe Airport (EBB) Uganda:
$79
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Private Entebbe Airport Transfer Pick-Up and Drop-off 24/7:
$80
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Full-Day Kampala City Highlights Tour, Lunch & private Transfers:
$156
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Agadir
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Agadir:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Agadir
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Agadir:
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4×4 Jeep Sahara Desert Tour with Lunch & Hotel Transfers:
$46
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Agadir 2-in-1 Tour: Camel Ride & Sandboarding with Transfer:
$14
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Agadir Airport Luxury VVIP Private Shuttle Transfer to Hotel:
$16
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Agadir Airport Private Transfer – 24/7 Service:
$33
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Agadir Airport Private Transfers ( To or from Agadir city center only):
$31
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Agadir Airport Transfer:
$24
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Agadir Airport Transfer:
$110
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Agadir Airport Transfer / Taghazout:
$21
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Agadir Airport Transfer Private Arrival or Departure Service:
$40
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Agadir Airport Transfer Service 24/7:
$38
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Agadir Airport Transfer To or From Agadir & Taghazout:
$15
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Agadir Airport Transfers (AGA) to City & Hotels:
$5.90
Is it cheaper to fly into Kampala or Agadir?
Prices for flights to both Agadir and Kampala 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 day
Kampala $14
Agadir $25
Typical Food Prices in Kampala
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Kampala:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kampala
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kampala.
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Like a local cooking Tours:
$26
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Cooking class Experience in Kampala Uganda:
$35
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Matoke Moments Kampala Food Tour 12+ Tastings:
$49
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Private Ugandan Food Cooking Class and Culture Experience:
$55
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Cooking Class With a Local (Kampala, Jinja, Entebbe - 4 Hours):
$56
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Kampala City Walking Food Tour:
$77
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Kampala Local Cooking Experience:
$80
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Nighttime Boda Boda Street Food Tour:
$99
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Amazing Race - Food Tour:
$103
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Fishing Village Food Tour & Luwombo Stop:
$119
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Half-day Kampala City Tour and Traditional Dance Show with Dinner (7-Hours):
$147
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uganda fun time (bed,breakfast, lunch and dinner ):
$154
Typical Food Prices in Agadir
Some typical examples of dining costs in Agadir are as follows:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Agadir
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Agadir.
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Moroccan Cooking Class with Local Family:
$6.83
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Agadir/Taghazout : Sunset Sandboarding with Dinner & Quad Bike:
$8.25
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Guided Quad Biking, Sandboarding & Sunset BBQ Dinner:
$8.25
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Agadir Desert: Dinner Show with Quad Bike and Sunset Camel Ride:
$9.43
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Desert Tour: Camel, Quad Bike, Sandboarding & BBQ Dinner:
$9.43
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Agadir/Taghazout : Sunset Sandboarding, Canyon & Moroccan Dinner:
$15
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Agadir Camel Ride with BBQ and Couscous Dinner:
$17
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Flamingo River Camel Ride with Optional BBQ Dinner:
$21
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Agadir Camel Ride Flamingo River & BBQ Dinner:
$21
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Camel Ride With Tea & BBQ Dinner Option:
$22
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Camel Ride Experience With Dinner Option:
$23
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Agadir/Taghazout: Sunset Sandboarding Quad Bike & Moroccan Dinner:
$25
Entertainment
Tours and Activities in Kampala
Here are a few actual costs in Kampala for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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Kampala walking city Tours Experiences:
$20
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Kampala Half-Day Walking Tour with Local Female Guides:
$25
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Best Kampala group Walking Tour.:
$25
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Entebbe Walking Tour (3 Hours) with Zoo and Botanical Gardens Options:
$25
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Kampala’s Best Experience walking tour:
$26
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Steve Kampala Walking tours (Airpals Safaris tour):
$26
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Kampala Walking City Tours (Women-Guided):
$27
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Half day Kampala City Motor Bike Tours:
$28
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Female Guided Walking Tours Kampala (3 Hours):
$30
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Kampala Guided walking Tour:
$30
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1 Day Best of Entebbe City Guided Walking Tour:
$30
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Kampala Walking Tour (3 Hours) with Optional Gaddafi Mosque Visit:
$32
Typical Entertainment Prices in Agadir
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Agadir are as follows:
Tours and Activities in Agadir
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Agadir are as follows:
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Paradise Valley tour Agadir with guide & argan oil breakfast:
$5.66
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Argan Oil Factory Tour:
$5.69
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Agadir City Tour with Sunset at Agadir Oufella kasbah and souk:
$5.90
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Taghazout to Paradise Valley tour with Breakfast & Licensed Guide:
$5.90
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Enjoy Paradise valley trip with tour guide & Berber Breakfast:
$5.90
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Best Taghazout Paradise Valley Tour with Breakfast & Local Guide:
$5.90
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Goats in Trees & Agadir Medina Coco Polizzi ticket and Souk Visit:
$7.08
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Visit Paradise Valley Agadir Tour and Atlas Mountains Excursion:
$7.08
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agadir Paradise Valley & Atlas Mountains Tour incl. Berber Breakfast:
$7.08
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Agadir Paradise Valley tour & Atlas Mountains with breakfast:
$7.08
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Paradise Valley Tour with Goats in Trees & Berber Breakfast:
$8.25
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Taghazout or Goats in Argan Trees Experience & Souk Visit:
$8.25
When comparing the travel costs between Kampala and Agadir, we can see that Kampala is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Africa, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Kampala Expensive? and Is Agadir Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Kampala or Agadir?
Kampala has a larger population, and is about 94% larger than the population of Agadir. When comparing the sizes of Kampala 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.
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