Which place is cheaper, Chefchaouen or Lucknow?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Lucknow or Chefchaouen?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Lucknow and Chefchaouen can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Lucknow or Chefchaouen?
Lucknow
Lucknow, located in the central region of Awadh, is the capital city of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. With a very rich cultural and historical past, Lucknow has been at the heart of North Indian culture for many centuries. It thrives in areas of art, cuisine, dance, culture, music, and more.
Chefchaouen
To feel like you've really stepped back in time to the glory days of Morocco, you're going to want to spend time in Chefchaouen. This town's beautiful medina is filled with white washed buildings with blue highlights. The wandering alleyways provide a fairy tale setting where you can relax for a few days. This mountainous region is a humble example of the classic picture of this area. Set against the backdrop of the Rif Mountains, the white and powder blue accented buildings and call to calls to prayer throughout the day let every visitor know they've arrived in a relaxing spot of peace and serenity.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Yoga Tours and Retreats in India, The Best Luxury Tours to India, The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, and The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLucknow $46Chefchaouen $57
The average daily cost (per person) in Lucknow is $46, while the average daily cost in Chefchaouen is $57. 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 Lucknow and Chefchaouen in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLucknow $19Chefchaouen $24
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLucknow $38Chefchaouen $48
Compare Hotels in Lucknow and Chefchaouen
Looking for a hotel in Lucknow or Chefchaouen? 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: Lucknow Hotel Prices and Chefchaouen Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lucknow $13Chefchaouen $15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lucknow
Also for Lucknow, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Lucknow 3-Days Private Tour with Hotel and Transfers: $277
- Agra to Lucknow Transfer: $100
- Private Transfer from Chaudhary Charan Singh (LKO) Airport to Lucknow: $42
- Private Transfer from Lucknow to Chaudhary Charan Singh (LKO) Airport: $42
- Lucknow Airport Transfer: $28
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Chefchaouen
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Chefchaouen:
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Taxi Ride$1.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Chefchaouen
Also for Chefchaouen, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- transfers from Chefchaouen to Fez (door to door): $108
- transfers from Chefchaouen to Fez (Door to Door): $107
- Vip Private Transfer from Chefchaouen to Fes Vice Versa: $175
- Vice versa transfer to chefchaouen with optional tour guide: $65
- Transfer to/from Tangier and Chefchaouen: $193
- Transfer to/from Tangier and Chefchaouen: $114
- Transfer from Fez to Chefchaouen go and back (Both ways): $197
- Transfer from Chefchaouen to Rabat or vice versa: $296
- Transfer Private From Chefchaouen To Tetouan: $73
- Transfer Private From Chefchaouen To Tangier: $74
- Transfer Private From Chefchaouen To Rabat: $175
- Transfer Private From Chefchaouen To Merrakash: $297
Is it cheaper to fly into Lucknow or Chefchaouen?
Prices for flights to both Chefchaouen and Lucknow 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 dayLucknow $17Chefchaouen $18
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lucknow
For Lucknow, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Dinner With A Maharaja In Lucknow: $272
Typical Food Prices in Chefchaouen
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Chefchaouen:
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Lunch for Two$8.97
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Dinner for Two$9.97
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Cupcake$0.30
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Nutella and Yogurt$1.99
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Chefchaouen
For Chefchaouen, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Funny Family Cooking Class in Blue City: $28
- Cooking Class in Mountain From Chefchaouen: $44
- Vegetarian food Cooking Class in Chefchaouen: $44
- Chefchaouen Cooking Class with Mountain View: $54
- 3-Hour Cooking Class overlooking the Blue City: $55
- 4 hours Private Cooking Class With Family in Chefchaouen: $60
- Chefchaouen Cooking Class : $66
- Chefchaouen Food Tour: $66
- Chefchaouen Food Tour: $68
- Guided Food Tour with over 6 Tasting Stops: $69
- Discovery more Chefchaouen evening food tour with locals: $70
- Best Cooking Class in Chefchaouen: $71
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lucknow $14Chefchaouen $17
Tours and Activities in Lucknow
For Lucknow, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2 Days Shravasti Tour From Lucknow: $108
- 6-Hour Lucknow Sightseeing Tour with Hotel Pickup: $80
- 8 Hour: Lucknow Full day City Sightseeing Trip: $61
- Ayodhya Tour From Lucknow (Same Day): $284
- Best of Lucknow (Guided Halfday Sightseeing Tour by Car): $83
- Colonial Walk of Lucknow (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $13
- Custom Private Lucknow Sightseeing Trip with Guided Trip: $61
- Day Tour Of Lucknow: $22
- FULL DAY AYODHYA TOUR FROM LUCKNOW: $145
- From 5 Days Lucknow Ayodhya Prayagraj Varanasi Tour: $342
- From Ayodhya Private Tour with Lunch and Boat Ride: $132
- From Varanasi: One Day Ayodhya Tour from Varanasi: $144
Tours and Activities in Chefchaouen
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Chefchaouen.
- 2 Hours Private Chefchaouen Walking Tour: $40
- Walking Tour in Chefchaouen: $14
- 2 days Guided tour Rabat and Chechouen from Casablanca: $393
- 3-Hour Private Legacy Tour in Chefchaouen: $35
- 3Days Tour With Stays in Tanger, BlueCity &Akchour Waterfall: $288
- 9-day/8 nights Tour from Casablanca, Chefchaouen, Marrakech: $1,397
- Akchour waterfalls tours : $87
- Best Experience Fes to Chefchaouen Day Tour multi languages: $34
- Bleu city walking Tasting Tour : $60
- Chefchaouen : Traditional Hammam Experience As A Local: $76
- Chefchaouen Day Tour: $51
- Chefchaouen Full-Day Tour from Tangier: $414
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLucknow $7.04Chefchaouen $14
Sample the Local Flavors in Lucknow
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Lucknow:
- Pub Crawl Lucknow: $39
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lucknow and Chefchaouen, we can see that Chefchaouen is more expensive. And not only is Lucknow much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Lucknow is in Asia and Chefchaouen 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 Lucknow would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Lucknow 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 Chefchaouen would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Chefchaouen than you might in Lucknow.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lucknow Expensive? and Is Chefchaouen Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Lucknow or Chefchaouen?
Lucknow has a larger population, and is about 70 times larger than the population of Chefchaouen. When comparing the sizes of Lucknow and Chefchaouen, 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.