Which place is cheaper, Zagora 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 Zagora?
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 Zagora can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Lucknow or Zagora?
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.
Zagora
A small town in southern Morocco, Zagora is a popular base camp for excursions on foot, by camel, or four wheel drive vehicles into the surrounding desert. One of the most famous and historic treks is the ancient caravan route to Timbuktu, marked by a famous sign at the end of town - indicating a journey of "52 days" by camel.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Yoga Tours and Retreats in India, The Best Luxury Tours to India, The Best Adventure Tours to Morocco, and The Best Cultural Tours in Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLucknow $51Zagora $64
The average daily cost (per person) in Lucknow is $51, while the average daily cost in Zagora is $64. 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 Zagora in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLucknow $16Zagora $39
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLucknow $32Zagora $78
Compare Hotels in Lucknow and Zagora
Looking for a hotel in Lucknow or Zagora? 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 Zagora Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lucknow $11Zagora $1.55
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lucknow
Also for Lucknow, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Lucknow Airport Private Arrival Transfers: $8.14
- Premium Lucknow Airport Transfer: Comfortable & Convenience: $23
- Private Transfer from Lucknow to Kanpur: $25
- Lucknow, Varanasi, Ayodhya or Prayagraj: One-Way Transfer: $42
- Private Transfer from Lucknow to Chaudhary Charan Singh (LKO) Airport: $45
- Private Transfer from Chaudhary Charan Singh (LKO) Airport to Lucknow: $45
- One-Way Transfer Agra-Lucknow by Private AC Car: $107
- Lucknow 3-Days Private Tour with Hotel and Transfers: $246
Is it cheaper to fly into Lucknow or Zagora?
Prices for flights to both Zagora 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 $26Zagora $24
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: $238
- Heritage Walk With Curated Dinner In Lucknow: $300
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Zagora
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Zagora.
- Morocco Cooking Class Tour with local market visit: $47
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lucknow $13Zagora $3.09
Tours and Activities in Lucknow
For Lucknow, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Lucknow Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $5.00
- Heritage & Cultural Walk of Lucknow (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $11
- Colonial Walk of Lucknow (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $11
- Heritage & Cultural Walk of Lucknow (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $12
- Heritage Lucknow Photography Tour (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $12
- Night Walk Lucknow (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $12
- Exploring Lucknow in Nightlights: Guided Tour by Foot: $14
- Lucknow Colonial Heritage Walk: Guided Tour by Foot: $14
- Cultural Walking Tour with Local Snacks (Guided Tour): $16
- Cultural Walking Tour of Lucknow with Local Snacks: $17
- Day Tour Of Lucknow: $22
- Flavors of Guided Food Tasting Tour with a Local: $23
Tours and Activities in Zagora
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Zagora are as follows:
- 2 Day Erg Chigaga Desert Tour from Zagora: $177
- 2 Days 1 Night Desert Tour to Erg Chigaga from Zagora: $179
- 2 days tour from Zagora to Erg Chegaga: $148
- From Agadir 4 Days 3 nights Sahara Tour to Marrakeche: $1,348
- Zagora to Erg chigaga desert tour & 4x4 and camel ride: $189
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLucknow $6.15Zagora -
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: $34
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lucknow and Zagora, we can see that Zagora 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 Zagora 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 Zagora would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Zagora 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 Zagora Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Lucknow or Zagora?
Lucknow has a larger population, and is about 70 times larger than the population of Zagora. When comparing the sizes of Lucknow and Zagora, 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.