Which place is cheaper, Meknes or Palermo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Palermo or Meknes?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Palermo and Meknes 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.
Where Should I go: Palermo or Meknes?
Palermo
Located on its north coast, Palermo is the capital city of Sicily. The city has a lot to offer visitors who decide to venture to this often overlooked part of Italy. There is an interesting history, some unique and delicious food, and a fascinating culture. Prices in Sicily are generally cheaper than elsewhere in Italy. There are a handful of budget accommodation options and plenty of mid range hotels that are spread throughout the city. The rooms are usually comfortable and clean but as always, read reviews before making your reservation.
Meknes
So you love a bustling nightlife with fine restaurants and meaningful historical buildings, but you hate all the tourists. Well, it maybe time to visit Meknes, Morocco. Since most travelers head straight to Fez, that leaves Meknes relatively untouched and remains free of the usual hassles that plague other major destinations.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Italy, The Best Budget Tours to Italy, The Best Adventure Tours to Morocco, and The Best Cultural Tours in Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPalermo €92Meknes €43
The average daily cost (per person) in Palermo is €92, while the average daily cost in Meknes is €43. 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 Palermo and Meknes in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPalermo €56Meknes €24
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPalermo €112Meknes €48
Compare Hotels in Palermo and Meknes
Looking for a hotel in Palermo or Meknes? 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: Palermo Hotel Prices and Meknes Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Palermo €5.64Meknes €1.37
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Palermo
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Palermo:
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Bus to Monreale€3.00
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Bus From Airport€6.00
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90 Minute Bus Pass€1.30
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Short Taxi Ride€4.35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Palermo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Palermo:
- Private transfer from Palermo airport to Verdura Resort Sciacca or vice versa: $233
- Transfer from Palermo Airport to Verdura Resort: $214
- Private Golf Club Class w/ Transfer, Ticket, & Food: $176
- Palermo Airport (PMO) Departure Transfer (Palermo Hotels or address to Airport): $156
- Private Transfer Palermo Airport to/from Adler SPA Resort Sicily: $149
- Private Transfer Trapani or San Vito lo Capo to Palermo Airport by Car or Van: $146
- Palermo Private Transfer from or to Palermo Airport in Sicily : $137
- Transfer from Palermo Airport to Palermo: $131
- Private Transfer from Palermo (PMO) Airport to Santa Flavia: $124
- Private Transfer Palermo Airport to/from San Vito Lo Capo, Macari: $109
- Private transfer from Palermo airport to Marsala port or vice versa: $109
- Transfers From / to Palermo Airport: $108
Is it cheaper to fly into Palermo or Meknes?
Prices for flights to both Meknes and Palermo 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 dayPalermo €29Meknes €13
Typical Food Prices in Palermo
Some typical examples of dining costs in Palermo are as follows:
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Sitdown Dinner (for Two)€32
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Fast Food Lunch€5.32
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Palermo
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Palermo.
- Street Food Tour: $42
- Street Food Tour: $65
- Explore Palermo's with a Food Tour & Pizza Making Class: $68
- Small Group Night Street Food Tour: $68
- Pizza and Gelato Cooking Class with Dinner and Wine: $74
- Palermo Traditional Food Tour: $74
- Palermo's Delight: Unleash the Secrets of Pizza and Gelato Making: $75
- Night Street Food Tour of Palermo : $75
- Secret Food Tours Palermo: $85
- Street Food Tour in Ballarò and Vucciria Markets: $86
- Walking Street Food Tour with the Chef: $91
- Sicilian Cooking Class: $101
Typical Food Prices in Meknes
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Meknes:
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Popcorn€0.19
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Spices€2.34
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Meknes
For Meknes, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Fes Medina :Grocery shopping & cooking Class with Fatima: $95
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Palermo €17Meknes €3.32
Typical Entertainment Prices in Palermo
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Palermo are as follows:
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Capuchin Catacombs (for 2)€6.00
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Castello della Zisa Entrance (for Two)€12
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Theater Tickets (for Two)€49
Tours and Activities in Palermo
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Palermo are as follows:
- 4 Hours Private Architectural Tour in Palermo: $165
- Agrigento - Private Tour to the Valley of the Temples from Palermo: $295
- Agrigento Valley of the Temples and Villa Romana del Casale Tour from Palermo: $133
- Ballaro 'street food market tour & Santa Rosalia Sanctuary: $208
- Cappella Palatina and Palazzo dei Normanni Tour: $91
- Captivating Agrigento Sunset Tour of Valle dei Templi: $43
- Capuchin Catacombs and Monreale Cathedral Private Tour: $192
- Cesarine: Market Tour & Dining at a Local's Home in Palermo: $152
- Discover the Charm of A 3-Hour UNESCO Sites Walking Tour: $38
- Eating Street Food & Market Tour: $117
- English or Spanish tour to immersive museum + lunch: $37
- Entrance ticket to the Radici Piccolo Museo Della Natura: $11
Tours and Activities in Meknes
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Meknes.
- From Fez: Volubilis, Moulay Idriss and Meknes Full Day Tour: $17
- Fes Volubilis Tour: $45
- From Rabat: Volubilis and Meknes Full-day Tour: $258
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPalermo €11Meknes €2.45
Typical Alcohol Prices in Palermo
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Palermo:
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Beer€2.56
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Bottle of Quality Wine€11
Sample the Local Flavors in Palermo
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Palermo:
- Pub Crawl Palermo: $16
- Wine Tasting with Snacks at Bottega Monteleone: $41
- Natural Local Wine Tasting & Sicilian Tapas: $49
- Natural Wine Tasting with snacks at Bottega Monteleone: $53
- Eating Palermo Food & Wine Tour: $82
- 2-Hour Sicilian Cheese and Wine Tasting Tour: $128
- From Erice and Marsala Day Trip with Wine Tasting: $181
- Wine Tasting for Small Groups in the Palermo Countryside: $196
Typical Alcohol Prices in Meknes
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Meknes:
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Bottle of Wine€4.29
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Palermo and Meknes, we can see that Palermo is more expensive. And not only is Meknes much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Palermo is in Europe and Meknes 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 Meknes would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Meknes 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 Palermo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Palermo than you might in Meknes.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Palermo Expensive? and Is Meknes Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Palermo or Meknes?
Palermo has a larger population, and is about 23% larger than the population of Meknes. When comparing the sizes of Palermo and Meknes, 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.
When is the best time to visit Palermo or Meknes?
Palermo has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Meknes experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Palermo or Meknes in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Palermo as well as Meknes. The summer months attract visitors to Palermo because of the beaches, snorkeling, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences. The warm climate attracts visitors to Meknes throughout the year.
Palermo is around the same temperature as Meknes in the summer. The daily temperature in Palermo averages around 25°C (76°F) in July, and Meknes fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Meknes. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Palermo this time of the year. In the summer, Palermo often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Meknes. Palermo gets 347 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Meknes receives 330 hours of full sun.
Palermo usually gets more rain in July than Meknes. Palermo gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Meknes receives 0 mm (0 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPalermo 25°C (76°F)Meknes 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Palermo or Meknes in the Autumn?
Both Meknes and Palermo are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Palermo this time of year. Plenty of visitors come to Meknes because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the autumn, Palermo is around the same temperature as Meknes. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Palermo in October average around 20°C (67°F), and Meknes averages at about 19°C (67°F).
It's quite sunny in Meknes. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Palermo. Palermo usually receives less sunshine than Meknes during autumn. Palermo gets 204 hours of sunny skies, while Meknes receives 227 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Palermo usually receives more rain than Meknes. Palermo gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Meknes receives 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPalermo 20°C (67°F)Meknes 19°C (67°F)
Should I visit Palermo or Meknes in the Winter?
Both Meknes and Palermo during the winter are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Palermo for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Meknes year-round.
In January, Palermo is generally around the same temperature as Meknes. Daily temperatures in Palermo average around 12°C (53°F), and Meknes fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).
In the winter, Palermo often gets less sunshine than Meknes. Palermo gets 133 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Meknes receives 165 hours of full sun.
Palermo usually gets less rain in January than Meknes. Palermo gets 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Meknes receives 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPalermo 12°C (53°F)Meknes 12°C (54°F)
Should I visit Palermo or Meknes in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Palermo and Meknes. Many visitors come to Palermo in the spring for the beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty. Meknes attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Palermo is around the same temperature as Meknes in the spring. The daily temperature in Palermo averages around 15°C (58°F) in April, and Meknes fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Meknes this time of the year. In Palermo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Palermo usually receives less sunshine than Meknes during spring. Palermo gets 219 hours of sunny skies, while Meknes receives 256 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Palermo usually receives less rain than Meknes. Palermo gets 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Meknes receives 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPalermo 15°C (58°F)Meknes 16°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Meknes and Palermo
| Palermo | Meknes | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 12°C (53°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Feb | 12°C (53°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Mar | 13°C (55°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (58°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| May | 18°C (65°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (71°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (76°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 9 mm (0.3 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 42 mm (1.6 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 9 mm (0.3 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (67°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (60°F) | 65 mm (2.5 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) |
| Dec | 13°C (55°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) |
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