Which place is cheaper, Fez or Lucknow?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Lucknow or Fez?
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 Fez can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Lucknow or Fez?
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.
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 Yoga Tours and Retreats in India, The Best Luxury Tours to India, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Morocco, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLucknow $46Fez $53
The average daily cost (per person) in Lucknow is $46, while the average daily cost in Fez is $53. 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 Fez in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLucknow $19Fez $28
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLucknow $38Fez $56
Compare Hotels in Lucknow and Fez
Looking for a hotel in Lucknow 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: Lucknow Hotel Prices and Fez Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lucknow $13Fez $4.94
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lucknow
Also for Lucknow, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Lucknow to Kanpur: $28
- Private Transfer from Lucknow to Chaudhary Charan Singh (LKO) Airport: $42
- Private Transfer from Chaudhary Charan Singh (LKO) Airport to Lucknow: $42
- Lucknow Airport Transfer: $28
- Lucknow 3-Days Private Tour with Hotel and Transfers: $277
- Agra to Lucknow Transfer: $100
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$1.99
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fez
Also for Fez, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- transfers from Fez to Tangier (Airport or city/Door to Door): $143
- transfers from Fez to Marrakech (Airport or city/Door to Door): $231
- transfers from Fez to Chefchaouen (one way): $101
- transfers from Fez to Casablanca Airport or city (Door to Door): $143
- transfers from Airport fez saiss to your hotel in the city center (Door to Door): $13
- transfer from/to the Airport of Fez (door to door): $14
- transfer from Fez to Marrakech Airport or city.: $231
- private transfer fes to casablanca: $155
- private one-way Transfer from Fes to Casabanca: $124
- Transfer service from Fez Sais Airport : $24
- Transfer from Fez airport to the hotel or riad: $24
- Transfer from Fes to Rabat: $110
Is it cheaper to fly into Lucknow or Fez?
Prices for flights to both Fez 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 $17Fez $18
Typical Food Prices in Fez
For Fez, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Yogurt$0.60
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Dinner for 2$11
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Fez
For Fez, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Lunch/Dinner with Moroccan family : $27
- Moroccan Romantic Dinner in Fez: $33
- Baking Workshops at Fez Cooking School at Palais Amani: $42
- Private Home hosted Experience in Morocco with Dinner Included: $43
- cooking classe in fes with ouliya: $44
- Cooking Class with Bread Workshop and Pastry in Fes: $44
- Cooking Class - Moroccan cuisine: $49
- Tour to Fez Morocco with Lunch or Dinner: $53
- The Best Cooking Class in Fez: $55
- Cooking Local Tajine Class in Fez: $55
- fez cooking tour: $57
- Full Day Fes Cooking Class Experience: $59
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lucknow $14Fez $6.19
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
- A Walking Tour for Vegetarian Foodies in Lucknow: $204
- 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
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$1.99
Tours and Activities in Fez
For Fez, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Fez day Tour with Local Guide & driver : $72
- Private Tour with official guide & Driver for Fez city: $132
- 2 Day Luxury Desert Tour from Fes to Fes or Marrakech: $124
- 2 Days / 1 Nights, Fes To Fes Desert Tour: $277
- 2 Days Merzouga Desert Tour from Fes: $177
- 2 Days luxury desert tour from Fes: $285
- 2 days Fes to Fes desert tour via Merzouga Sahara: $241
- 2 days tours from Fez to Fez: $283
- 2-Day Merzouga Desert Tour from Fez: $186
- 2-Day small group desert tour from fes: $186
- 2-Days Fes Desert Tours with Overnight in Luxury Camp: $285
- 3 Days 2 Magic Night Merzouga Desert Tour From Fes & Back to Fes: $182
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLucknow $7.06Fez -
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
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: $252
When comparing the travel costs between Lucknow and Fez, we can see that Fez 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. Even though Lucknow is in Asia and Fez is in Africa, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lucknow Expensive? and Is Fez Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Lucknow or Fez?
Lucknow has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Fez. When comparing the sizes of Lucknow 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.