Which place is cheaper, Ait Ben Haddou or Port Elizabeth?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Port Elizabeth or Ait Ben Haddou?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Port Elizabeth and Ait Ben Haddou 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: Port Elizabeth or Ait Ben Haddou?
Port Elizabeth
Located on the Indian Ocean coastline of South Africa, Port Elizabeth is a major sea port and tourist destination featuring a pleasant climate, opportunities for water sports, historical landmarks, wildlife areas, and clean beaches.
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 2-Week Tours in South Africa, The Best Bicycle Tours in South Africa, The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, and The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPort Elizabeth $44Ait Ben Haddou $70
The average daily cost (per person) in Port Elizabeth is $44, while the average daily cost in Ait Ben Haddou is $70. 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 Port Elizabeth and Ait Ben Haddou in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPort Elizabeth $23Ait Ben Haddou $25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPort Elizabeth $46Ait Ben Haddou $50
Compare Hotels in Port Elizabeth and Ait Ben Haddou
Looking for a hotel in Port Elizabeth 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: Port Elizabeth Hotel Prices and Ait Ben Haddou Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Port Elizabeth $9.56Ait Ben Haddou $29
Is it cheaper to fly into Port Elizabeth or Ait Ben Haddou?
Prices for flights to both Ait Ben Haddou and Port Elizabeth 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 dayPort Elizabeth $14Ait Ben Haddou $23
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Port Elizabeth $9.37Ait Ben Haddou $28
Tours and Activities in Port Elizabeth
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Port Elizabeth are as follows:
- Port Elizabeth City Walking Tour: $45
- Port Elizabeth tuk-tuk tour, experience the natural beauty.: $72
- Xhosa Township/Cultural Experience: $131
- Cape Recife Safari and City Sightseeing Tour: $144
- Addo Elephant Park Tours .: $180
- From 5-Day Garden Route Tour to Cape Town: $349
- 7 Day Garden Route Tour- Durban to Cape Town via Addo N Park: $1,493
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPort Elizabeth $2.58Ait Ben Haddou $6.12
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Port Elizabeth and Ait Ben Haddou, we can see that Ait Ben Haddou is more expensive. And not only is Port Elizabeth much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Port Elizabeth would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Port Elizabeth 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 Ait Ben Haddou would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ait Ben Haddou than you might in Port Elizabeth.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Port Elizabeth 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.