Which place is cheaper, Ait Ben Haddou or Paphos?
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 Paphos or Ait Ben Haddou?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Paphos or Ait Ben Haddou, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Paphos or Ait Ben Haddou?
Paphos
Located on the southwestern tip of Cyprus, Paphos has many different archaeological sights and it is renowned as the birthplace of the Greek goddess Aphrodite. The town is situated between the coast and the Troodos Mountains and it has grown in recent years as a tourist destination. As such, the local government has made efforts to improve the quality of the tourism infrastructure including investing in hotels, restaurants and transportation. There is also a commercial center to the city as well as a newly built "promenade" that travels from the marina along a long coastal path. This route offers excellent views, especially during the morning or evening hours when the sun is low.
Ait Ben Haddou
Think of a time when you've seen Jerusalem in a movie. Chances are what you're really looking at is the traditional, mud brick city of Ait Ben Haddou, Morocco. This city on the edge of the High Atlas Mountains has been an UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987, and has also been seen in movies like Lawrence of Arabia, Orson Welles' Sodom and Gomorrah, Jesus of Nazareth, the French version of Cleopatra, Bertolucci's Sheltering Sky, Scorsese's Kundun, Gillies MacKannon's Hideous Kinky, Ridley Scott's Gladiator, Oliver Stone's Alexander the Great, and in some scenes from Game of Thrones.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Cyprus, The Best Tours for Seniors to Cyprus, The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, and The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco.
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Paphos Prices
Cyprus PricesAit Ben Haddou Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPaphos €125Ait Ben Haddou €82
The average daily cost (per person) in Paphos is €125, while the average daily cost in Ait Ben Haddou is €82. 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 Paphos and Ait Ben Haddou in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPaphos €48Ait Ben Haddou €24
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPaphos €96Ait Ben Haddou €48
Compare Hotels in Paphos and Ait Ben Haddou
Looking for a hotel in Paphos or Ait Ben Haddou? 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: Paphos Hotel Prices and Ait Ben Haddou Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Paphos €12Ait Ben Haddou €27
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Paphos
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Paphos:
- Blue Lagoon Boat Adventure with Bus Transfer from Paphos: $36
- Blue Lagoon cruise: giant slide & Paphos hotel transfers: $34
- Blue Lagoon/Akamas: Adults Sunset with Food, Open Bar & Transfer: $87
- CO2-Offset Private Transfer Paphos Airport PFO to Nicosia City: $202
- CO2-Offset Transfer from Paphos Airport to Limassol City by Van: $132
- From Nicosia Sightseeing Tour with Hotel Transfer: $70
- Ocean Vision: Show & Dance Night with buffet, open bar & transfer: $92
- Paphos Airport (PFO) to Paphos city - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $84
- Paphos Blue Lagoon Cruise: Slide, Music & Hotel Transfer: $34
- Blue Lagoon Boat Cruise with Bus Transfer: $30
- Choirokitia & Famagusta Guided Tour with Transfers: $80
- Private Paphos Airport Transfer via Vintage Mercedes: $175
Is it cheaper to fly into Paphos or Ait Ben Haddou?
Prices for flights to both Ait Ben Haddou and Paphos 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 dayPaphos €65Ait Ben Haddou €38
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Paphos
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Paphos.
- From Sunset Drink at Aphrodite's Rock & Folk Dinner: $62
- Wave Dancer Fireworks, Buffet Dinner & Show Cruise: $73
- Cyprus: Cooking Class-Mousaka, Tzatziki & Greek Salad: $88
- Moussaka Cooking Class at a Wine Village Villa in Paphos: $220
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Paphos €12Ait Ben Haddou €27
Tours and Activities in Paphos
Here are a few actual costs in Paphos for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Taste local wines and tour a family winery near Paphos city: $16
- Pafos Zoo Ticket: $22
- The Yellow Glass-Bottom Boat Cruise Swim & Snorkel: $23
- Nafsika II Half Day Cruise Swimming to blue lagoon water slide: $29
- Blue Lagoon Cruise with Sightseeing from Latchi Harbour: $29
- From Limassol Experience: $29
- Akamas, Baths of Aphrodite and Blue Lagoon Day Tour: $41
- Swim Cruise with Turtle Watching, Drinks & Aperol Spritz: $41
- Blue Lagoon (Akamas) Bus & Boat Tour with Water Slide From Paphos: $41
- Swim Cruise with Turtle Watching, Drinks & Aperol: $41
- Sunset Cruise with BBQ, Swimming, and Kayaking: $41
- Yellow Submarine Swim Cruise with Unlimited Drinks: $41
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPaphos €9.98Ait Ben Haddou €5.75
Sample the Local Flavors in Paphos
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Paphos:
- Afternoon Tour to Agios Neophytos Monastery with Wine Tasting: $50
- Paphos - Troodos Mountains 4x4 Tour with Free Wine Tasting: $70
- Troodos Mountains Jeep Tour with Wine Tasting: $73
- Troodos Mountains Jeep Tour with Wine Tasting: $76
- Wine tasting on-board the Demetris Chara BBQboat BlueLagoon tours: $87
- Local Wineries Tour with Wine Tastings: $111
- Troodos Mountains Vino Venture: All Inclusive Full Day Wine Tour: $138
- Private Wine Tour with Tastings and Winery Visits: $762
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Paphos and Ait Ben Haddou, we can see that Paphos is more expensive. And not only is Ait Ben Haddou much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Paphos is in Europe and Ait Ben Haddou 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 Ait Ben Haddou would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Ait Ben Haddou 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 Paphos would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Paphos than you might in Ait Ben Haddou.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Paphos Expensive? and Is Ait Ben Haddou Expensive?.
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.