Which place is cheaper, Essaouira or Lucknow?
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 Lucknow or Essaouira?
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 Essaouira can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Lucknow or Essaouira?
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.
Essaouira
Essaouira is a beautiful beach town on the Atlantic coast of Morocco. The city has a pleasant medina that has been named a UNESCO World Heritage site and is interesting to explore. It's an 18th century fortified town with a lot of character and charm. The city is rich and culture and you'll find a handful of art galleries throughout the town. The city is also a gathering place for artists and musicians, particularly during the Gnaoua Festival of World Music, which takes place the last week of June. This event attracts about 450,000 visitors yearly.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Yoga Tours and Retreats in India, The Best Luxury Tours to India, The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLucknow $52Essaouira $60
The average daily cost (per person) in Lucknow is $52, while the average daily cost in Essaouira is $60. 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 Essaouira in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLucknow $17Essaouira $28
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLucknow $34Essaouira $56
Compare Hotels in Lucknow and Essaouira
Looking for a hotel in Lucknow or Essaouira? 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 Essaouira Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lucknow $11Essaouira $2.17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lucknow
Also for Lucknow, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- One-Way Transfer Agra-Lucknow by Private AC Car: $107
- Private Transfer from Lucknow to Chaudhary Charan Singh (LKO) Airport: $44
- Private Transfer from Chaudhary Charan Singh (LKO) Airport to Lucknow: $44
- Lucknow, Varanasi, Ayodhya or Prayagraj: One-Way Transfer: $42
- Private Transfer from Lucknow to Kanpur: $25
- Premium Lucknow Airport Transfer: Comfortable & Convenience: $23
- Lucknow Airport Private Arrival Transfers: $8.15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Essaouira
Also for Essaouira, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- private transfer essaouira to casablanca or casablanca-essaouira: $287
- Transferts Marrakech à Essaouira ou Essaouira à Marrakech: $98
- Transfert Marrakech to Essaouira Or Essaouira to Marrakech: $112
- Transfer from Essaouira to Marrakech city or Marrakech airport: $125
- Private transfer Marrakech airpot - Essaouira: $117
- Private transfer Essaouira Taroudant.: $199
- Private transfer Essaouira Safi.: $110
- Private Transfer from Marrakech to Essaouira 1 to 4 people: $109
- Private Transfer from Essaouira to Marrakesh Menara (RAK) Airport: $137
- Private Transfer from Essaouira to Marrakech: $114
- Private Transfer Essaouira-Agadir: $129
- From Agadir : Day in Essaouira with Transfer: $33
Is it cheaper to fly into Lucknow or Essaouira?
Prices for flights to both Essaouira 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 $26Essaouira $25
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lucknow
For Lucknow, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Heritage Walk With Curated Dinner In Lucknow: $300
Typical Food Prices in Essaouira
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Essaouira:
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Baklava$1.52
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Breakfast Crepes$0.54
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Fish for Lunch$16
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Essaouira
For Essaouira, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Agadir Cooking Class Experience with Local Market Visit: $30
- Traditional Moroccan Cooking Class: $39
- Cooking class: How To Be a Real Moroccan Chef: $41
- Essaouira Sunset Tour: Sidi M’barek Waterfall,Coastal Walk&Dinner: $48
- Moroccan cooking class in Essaouira city: $53
- Essaouira Moroccan Cooking Class Experience: $53
- Essaouira Cooking Class At Home: $53
- Al Aaila Farm Moroccan Natural And Healthy Cooking Experience: $59
- Essaouira Street Food Tour: $69
- Essaouira Walking Food Tour: $70
- l'Atelier - Moroccan Cooking Workshop in Essaouira: $70
- 3 hours Camel Ride in Essaouira with Dinner and Overnight in Berber Camp: $214
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lucknow $13Essaouira $13
Tours and Activities in Lucknow
For Lucknow, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 5-Hour Lucknow Sightseeing Tour with Hotel Pickup: $69
- 8 Hour: Lucknow Full day City Sightseeing Trip: $54
- A Walking Tour for Vegetarian Foodies in Lucknow: $180
- Ayodhya Temple tour From Lucknow - Day tour: $110
- Best of Lucknow (Guided Halfday Sightseeing Tour by Car): $73
- Colonial Walk of Lucknow (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $12
- Cultural Walking Tour of Lucknow with Local Snacks: $17
- Custom Private Lucknow Sightseeing Trip with Guided Trip: $54
- Day Tour Of Lucknow: $22
- Exploring Lucknow in Nightlights: Guided Tour by Foot: $14
- Flavors of Guided Food Tasting Tour with a Local: $23
- From Delhi: Taj Mahal Skip-the-Line Tour Fast-Track Entry: $75
Tours and Activities in Essaouira
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Essaouira.
- 1 Day Horseback Riding Tour with Overnight Stay in Berber Tent: $293
- 1 Hour Quad Bike Adventure in Essaouira desert: $32
- 1-Day Quad Adventure in Essaouira near Marrakech: $207
- 1-hour buggy tour in Essaouira desert (2 places/buggy): $77
- 2 – Hours Quad Bike Adventure in Essaouira Desert with Moroccan Tea: $54
- 2 Hours Dromedary Ride Tour in Essaouira Morocco: $53
- 2-Hours Buggy Adventure in Essaouira desert (2 places per buggy): $92
- 2H Buggy Adventure in Essaouira beaches ́Dunes & Forest Ride: $158
- 3-Days Desert Tour From Fes to Marrakech: $199
- 3H Buggy Adventure – Dunes, Ocean & Sunset Ride: $233
- Beginners surf experience in Essaouira: $34
- Big Cap Sim dunes and forest 3 hours tour.: $75
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLucknow $6.24Essaouira $9.96
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: $35
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lucknow and Essaouira, we can see that Essaouira 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 Essaouira 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 Essaouira would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Essaouira 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 Essaouira Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Lucknow or Essaouira?
Lucknow has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Essaouira. When comparing the sizes of Lucknow and Essaouira, 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.