Which place is cheaper, Fez or Mombasa?
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 Mombasa or Fez?
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 Mombasa and Fez. 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: Mombasa or Fez?
Mombasa
Mombasa is a beautiful, large city on the eastern coast of Kenya, bordering the Indian Ocean. The city is famous for its stunning beaches, friendly locals, and diverse marine life. Mombasa experiences a tropical climate year round, meaning temperatures rarely drop below 70° Fahrenheit. The rainiest months of the year are April and May and the driest months are January and February. Temperatures tend to be more mild from May through October, usually in the 70's and 80's. Temperatures get much warmer from November through April, with daily averages reaching the high 90's.
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 Family-Friendly Tours to Kenya, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Kenya, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Morocco, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco.
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Mombasa Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMombasa $81Fez $92
The average daily cost (per person) in Mombasa is $81, while the average daily cost in Fez is $92. 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 Mombasa and Fez in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMombasa $26Fez $34
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMombasa $52Fez $68
Compare Hotels in Mombasa and Fez
Looking for a hotel in Mombasa 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: Mombasa Hotel Prices and Fez Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Mombasa $18Fez $16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mombasa
Also for Mombasa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer From Mombasa (Moi Airport/SGR) To Diani: $35
- Safe Private Airport Transfer in Mombasa: $19
- Private Transfer from Mombasa Port to Mombasa Moi Airport (MBA): $58
- Private Transfer from Mombasa Moi Airport (MBA) to Mombasa Port: $58
- Private Transfer from Mombasa Cruise Port to Mombasa City Hotels: $58
- Private Transfer from Mombasa City to Moi Airport Mombasa (MBA): $42
- Private Transfer from Mombasa City Hotels to Mombasa Cruise Port: $58
- Private Transfer from Mombasa: $22
- Private Transfer from Moi Airport Mombasa (MBA) to Mombasa City: $42
- Mombasa Moi Airport (MBA) to Mombasa - Arrival Private Transfer: $36
- Mombasa Airport Private Transfer To Watamu Hotels: $113
- Mombasa Airport Private Transfer To Nyali/bamburi/shanzu: $36
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$2.15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fez
Also for Fez, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- private transfer from fes to Casablanca: $201
- private transfer fes casablanca: $113
- Transfer from Fez to Chefchaouen with small group (one way): $38
- Transfer from Fez to Casablanca (private): $218
- Transfer from Fes to Rabat: $150
- Transfer from Fes to Rabat: $170
- Transfer from Fes to Casablanca: $176
- Transfer from Fes Saiss Airport to Your Hotel /Riad in Fes: $29
- Transfer from Airport Fez to an Hotel in Fez (Including SIM Card): $12
- Transfer Private From Fes To Tetouan: $197
- Transfer Private From Fes To Airport Casablanca: $203
- Transfer From Fez to Marrakech ( private): $229
Is it cheaper to fly into Mombasa or Fez?
Prices for flights to both Fez and Mombasa 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 dayMombasa $41Fez $44
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Mombasa
For Mombasa, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Special African Dinner: $46
- Sultan's Spoon Mombasa Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $49
- Mombasa Meals Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $49
- Swahili Cooking Class Experience with a Local Chef: $65
- Diani Beach Sunset Dhow Cruise with Dinner: $71
- Tamarind Dhow Dinner Cruise & Nightlife: $136
Typical Food Prices in Fez
For Fez, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Yogurt$0.64
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Dinner for 2$12
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: $29
- Moroccan Lunch or Dinner with Henna in a Traditional Riad in Fes: $32
- Fez Cooking Class at a Traditional Riad with Market Visit: $40
- Traditional Moroccan Cooking Class in a Fes Medina Riad: $41
- Flavors of Fez ( Cooking Class with Local Expert ): $41
- Family Dinner in Fes with Tea and Fun Stories: $45
- fez Cooking Class Moroccan cuisine with Market Visit: $47
- cooking classe in fes with ouliya: $47
- Fez Souk tour & traditional Home Cooking: $53
- Cooking Class - Moroccan cuisine: $53
- Authentic Moroccan Cooking Class Experience: $59
- Moroccan Cooking Class at a Riad in Fez: $59
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Mombasa $18Fez $9.71
Tours and Activities in Mombasa
For Mombasa, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 1 Day Group tour to Tsavo East National Park with Buffet Lunch: $160
- 1 Day Malindi day Tour (minimum 2 Pax): $194
- 1 Day Wasini Dolphin Tour From Diani Beach: $98
- 4 Hours Guided Mombasa City Tour: $45
- City Tour with Ghalib: $76
- Day Tour To Shimba Hills Park from Mombasa: $264
- Day Wasini Private Boat Tour with Snorkeling And Seafood: $244
- Diani Beach Village Tour and Wildlife Park Day Trip: $218
- Diani Beach: Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest Guided Tour: $75
- Fort Jesus & Mombasa Old Town Walking CityTour: $38
- Full Day Group Joining Tour In Mombasa From Kilindin Harbour Port: $140
- Full Day Mombasa Excursion Tour: $162
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$2.15
Tours and Activities in Fez
For Fez, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2 Day Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour with Camel Ride and Camp: $61
- 2 Day Fes to Merzouga Desert Tour: $129
- 2 Day Luxury Desert Tour from Fes to Fes or Marrakech: $129
- 2 Days Desert Tour Fez to Marrakech (Or back to Fez): $187
- 2 Days Desert Tour from Fes to Fes/Marrakech via Erg Chebbi: $86
- 2 Days Luxury Magic Morocco Desert Tour From Fes To Fes: $170
- 2 Days Merzouga Desert Tour from Fes: $189
- 2 Days Sahara Group Tour Fez to Marrakech via Merzouga: $141
- 2-Day Desert Tour From Fes To Merzouga/Marrakech: $123
- 2-Day Desert Tour from Fes to Fes or Marrakech with Camel Trek: $95
- 2-Day Guided Sahara Desert Tour: Fes to Merzouga: $141
- 2-Day Luxury Sahara Tour: Fes to Marrakech or Fes: $106
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMombasa $8.83Fez $13
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 to Meknes: $175
When comparing the travel costs between Mombasa 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. Since both cities are in Africa, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Mombasa Expensive? and Is Fez Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Mombasa or Fez?
Fez has a larger population, and is about 21% larger than the population of Mombasa. When comparing the sizes of Mombasa 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.