Which place is cheaper, Fez or Leh?
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 Leh or Fez?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Leh and Fez. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Leh or Fez?
Leh
Leh is a small town located in the Indus river valley at a crossroads of the old trading routes from Kashgar, Tibet, and Kashmir. Today, the town is best known for its Buddhist sites and nearby trekking areas. It is situated in northern India, amidst the mountainous Himalayan range.
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 One-Week (7-Day) Tours from New Delhi, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Mumbai, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Morocco, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco.
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Leh Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLeh $43Fez $87
The average daily cost (per person) in Leh is $43, 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 Leh and Fez in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLeh $15Fez $33
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLeh $30Fez $66
Compare Hotels in Leh and Fez
Looking for a hotel in Leh 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: Leh Hotel Prices and Fez Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Leh $6.92Fez $16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Leh
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Leh:
- Ladakh: 5-Day Family Tour with Accommodation & Transfers: $338
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$2.04
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fez
Also for Fez, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Fes Private Transfer Train Station to Hotel or Vice Versa: $10
- Private Airport Transfer Arrival & Departure: $11
- Transfer from Airport Fez to an Hotel in Fez: $11
- Transfer from Airport Fez to an Hotel in Fez: $11
- Private Arrival Transfer from Fes Saiss Airport to your Hotel or Riad: $12
- Fez Airport Private Transfer Arrival - OR - Departure: $12
- Fez Airport Private Transfer: $13
- Fez Sais Airport Private Arrival and Departure Transfer: $13
- Private transfer from/to the Airport of Fez (Including SIM Card): $13
- Private transfer from/to the Airport of Fez (Including SIM Card): $13
- Fez - Sais Airport Transfers: $13
- Private VIP Transfer from Airport to Fes City or Vice Versa: $15
Is it cheaper to fly into Leh or Fez?
Prices for flights to both Fez and Leh 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 dayLeh $21Fez $42
Typical Food Prices in Fez
For Fez, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Yogurt$0.61
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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:
- 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
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Leh $13Fez $9.22
Tours and Activities in Leh
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Leh are as follows:
- "Leh to Pangong Lake Sameday tour: A Day of Tranquil Wonders: $93
- All Inclusive Leh Full & Half Day Tour with Hotel Pickup: $48
- LADAKH TOUR: $582
- Ladakh: 14-Day Guided Motorcycle Tour with Meals & Fuel: $3,125
- Ladakh: 4N - 5Day Tour to Leh - Pangong Lake and Monasteries: $217
- Leh in a Day: Guided Tour of Iconic Landmarks and more: $79
- 6-Day Nubra Valley, Pangong Lake and Sham Valley Tour: $508
- Alchi, Likir, Moonland-Lamayuru Monasteries Tour ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: $66
- Electric Cycle Tour with Heritage Walk & Meal: $48
- Ladakh Highlights Tour with Homestay: $803
- Nubra Valley and Pangong Lake 3-Day Tour: $254
- One Night Two Days Pangong Lake Tour with Accommodation: $190
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$2.04
Tours and Activities in Fez
For Fez, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 3 Days Desert Tour From Fez to Marrakech , share & priavte: $3.42
- Fez Medina Traditional Craft Shopping Tour with Expert Guide: $5.71
- Zellige and Pottery Tour at our Studio in Fes: $5.71
- Fes Pottery Guided Tour: $5.71
- Pottery, Zellige Tour at our Cooperative: $6.85
- Pottery and Ceramics Guided Tour: $6.85
- Mosaic and Pottery Tour in Fes: $6.85
- Pottery & Zellige mosaic Tour: $7.29
- Fez Walls and Hidden Medina Tour: $9.13
- Tour guide in the old city of Fez: $9.13
- Geometric mosaic & pottery tour in fes: $9.13
- Shared Fez Medina Walking Tour : Hidden Gems, Souks & Tanneries: $10
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLeh $4.91Fez $12
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 Leh and Fez, we can see that Fez is more expensive. And not only is Leh much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Leh 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 Leh would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Leh 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 Leh.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Leh Expensive? and Is Fez Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Leh or Fez?
Fez has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Leh. When comparing the sizes of Leh 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.