Which place is cheaper, Volterra or Ouarzazate?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Ouarzazate and Volterra can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Morocco can be quite an energetic country, but if you're looking for more of a quiet getaway, consider Ouarzazate. Small by Moroccan standards, this town is built up mostly around a main street – the Avenue Mohammad V. Ouarzazate. The name "Ouarzazate" comes from the Berber language meaning "without noise" or "without confusion." It was once a crossroad for a African traders traveling to northern cities in Morocco and Europe. Today, Ouarzazate is the largest town in the Moroccan Sahara, and its central location serves as a good home base touring the rest of Morocco.
Located in Tuscany, Volterra has an interesting history and impressive sights for travelers who want to see more of the Tuscan region than the popular city of Florence. The town was originally a Neolithic settlement and is believed to have been continuously inhabited since the end of the 8th century BC. It was a bishop's residence during the 5th century and then an episcopal power during the 12th century. It was later conquered by the Florentines but opposition to their rule led to much rebellion.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Morocco, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Morocco, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Italy, and The Best Walking Tours in Italy.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Ouarzazate is $42, while the average daily cost in Volterra is $108. 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 Ouarzazate and Volterra in more detail.
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Some typical examples of transportation costs in Ouarzazate are as follows:
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ouarzazate:
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Volterra:
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Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Ouarzazate:
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Ouarzazate.
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Volterra.
Here are a few actual costs in Ouarzazate for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
Here are a few actual costs in Volterra for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Volterra:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ouarzazate and Volterra, we can see that Volterra is more expensive. And not only is Ouarzazate much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Ouarzazate is in Africa and Volterra is in Europe, 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 Ouarzazate would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Ouarzazate 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 Volterra would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Volterra than you might in Ouarzazate.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Ouarzazate Expensive? and Is Volterra Expensive?.
Ouarzazate has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Volterra. When comparing the sizes of Ouarzazate and Volterra, 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.