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

Should you visit Los Cristianos or Casablanca?

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 Los Cristianos and Casablanca. 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: Los Cristianos or Casablanca?

Los Cristianos

Picture your ultimate beach vacation. It probably consists of sand, sun and the most pristine resorts to pamper and spoil you. You've just dreamed up a place that actually exists - Los Cristianos. Located in the south of the Canary Island of Tenerife, Los Cristianos is one of the most popular tourist centers in this area, and for good reason. This area knows how to treat vacationers. The sea is a way of life in this area of the world, and that's apparent everywhere you look. Harbor tours, fishing trips and dolphin watching excursions are being advertised everywhere you look - all ready to give you the Los Cristianos experience.

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.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Contiki Tours to Spain, The Best G Adventures Tours to Spain, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Morocco, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco.


Which place is cheaper, Casablanca or Los Cristianos?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Los Cristianos is €125, while the average daily cost in Casablanca is €67. 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 Los Cristianos and Casablanca in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Los Cristianos 57
    Casablanca 40
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Los Cristianos 114
    Casablanca 80
Compare Hotels in Los Cristianos and Casablanca

Looking for a hotel in Los Cristianos 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 Los Cristianos


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: Los Cristianos Hotel Prices and Casablanca Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Los Cristianos 49
    Casablanca 10

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Casablanca

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


  • Train from Airport (for 2)
    6.54
  • Taxi Ride
    7.47

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Casablanca

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Casablanca:

  • transfers from Casablanca Airport or city to Fez (Door to Door): $148
  • transfer from casablanca airport to casablanca city & hotels: $27
  • Your Private Casablanca Transfer: $21
  • Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service Casablanca APT-HTL (CMN): $42
  • Transfert Arrival - Casablanca Airport to Marrakech City: $298
  • Transfers from Casablanca, Mohamed V Airport to Marrkech: $163
  • Transfer from your hotel Casablanca to Mohammed V Airport: $20
  • Transfer from Mohammed V Airport to your hotel Casablanca: $20
  • Transfer from Fes to Casablanca: $140
  • Transfer from Casablanca city or Casablanca airport to Marrakech: $150
  • Transfer from Casablanca city or Casablanca Airport to Marrakech: $150
  • Transfer from Casablanca Airport to Marrakech: $152

Is it cheaper to fly into Los Cristianos or Casablanca?

Prices for flights to both Casablanca and Los Cristianos 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
    Los Cristianos 38
    Casablanca 18

Typical Food Prices in Casablanca

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


  • Breakfast
    2.80
  • Lunch
    8.41
  • Dinner at Rick's Cafe (for Two)
    30

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Casablanca

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

  • Couscous Cooking with a Local Family: $50
  • Street Food Tour by Night: $60
  • Casablanca City Night Tour and Traditional Moroccan Dinner: $64
  • Street private Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $67
  • Food Tour with Tastings and Lunch: $71
  • Experience Casablanca Night Tour & Authentic Moroccan Dinner: $73
  • Casablanca City Night Tour and Traditional Moroccan Dinner: $74
  • Central Market Food Tour with Tastings and Lunch: $96
  • Casablanca Food Tour - Marché Central & Seafood Lunch: $140
  • Private Moroccan Cooking Class in Casablanca with a Local Expert: $146
  • Casablanca Food Tour: $150
  • Market Tour & Moroccan Cooking Class in Casablanca with Transfers: $190

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Los Cristianos 23
    Casablanca 8.34

Tours and Activities in Casablanca

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

  • 2-Days Private Tour of Chefchaouen and Fez, from Casablanca: $275
  • "Fes to Casablanca Tour: Discover the Fascinating Journey": $309
  • 10 Day Private Tour in Morocco Imperial Ceties+Sahara Desert: $2,421
  • 2 Days Tour And Excursion From Casablanca To Chefchaouen: $204
  • 2-Hour Casablanca Walking Tour : $38
  • 20 Km Bike Tour in Exploring the Vibrant City: $59
  • 3-Hour Private Casablanca Authentic Home Dining Experience: $100
  • 4-Day Desert Tour From Casablanca To Marrakech Via Fes: $3,090
  • 6 Days of Desert Wonders: A Tour from Casablanca's Gateway: $1,288
  • 7 Days, 6 Nights - Imperial Cities, Blue City & Sahara Tour: $2,266
  • A True Evening Hookah (Shisha) Lounging Experience in Casablanca: $46
  • An Evening Hookah (Shisha) Lounging Experience in Casablanca: $45

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Los Cristianos 7.14
    Casablanca -


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

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


Which is Bigger, Los Cristianos or Casablanca?

Casablanca has a larger population, and is about 136740 times larger than the population of Los Cristianos. When comparing the sizes of Los Cristianos and Casablanca, 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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