A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Pretoria vs. Asilah for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Pretoria or Asilah?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Should I visit Pretoria or Asilah? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.

Where Should I go: Pretoria or Asilah?

Pretoria

Located in Gauteng Province, Pretoria is the administrative capital city of South Africa, making it home to many government buildings and three universities. It is actually one of three capital cities, being home to the executive branch, with Cape Town as the legislative capital and Bloemfontein as the judicial capital. Within South Africa, Pretoria is also known as the "Jacaranda City" due to the thousands of jacaranda trees lining its streets, parks, and gardens.

Asilah

Spend your summers like the rich and famous with a trip to Asilah, Morocco. With pristine, white buildings and wrought-iron windows, this gorgeous city still holds the traditions from a time when it was under Spanish rule. The town remains rather quiet for most of the year, with a population surge in the summer months. Beaches are packed and there are tourists as far as the eye can see. If you're not a fan of crowds, consider visiting in the spring or fall when the weather is nice, but the tourists are gone.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Eco Tours in South Africa, The Best Sightseeing Tours in South Africa, The Best Cultural Tours in Morocco, and The Best Budget Tours to Morocco.


Which place is cheaper, Asilah or Pretoria?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Pretoria is $54, while the average daily cost in Asilah is $68. 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 Pretoria and Asilah in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Pretoria $27
    Asilah $30
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Pretoria $54
    Asilah $60
Compare Hotels in Pretoria and Asilah

Looking for a hotel in Pretoria or Asilah? 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.

Hotels in Pretoria


Hotels in Asilah


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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: Asilah Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Pretoria $13
    Asilah $16

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pretoria

Also for Pretoria, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Sun City & Pilanesberg Transfers: $250
  • Pretoria to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) - Departure Private Transfer: $57
  • Shuttle and Transfers to Johannesburg and Pretoria: $47
  • Private Oneway Transfer from Johannesburg to Johannesburg Airport: $33

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Asilah

Also for Asilah, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Tangier: Private Transfer to Asilah: $74

Is it cheaper to fly into Pretoria or Asilah?

Prices for flights to both Asilah and Pretoria 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Pretoria $16
    Asilah $25

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pretoria

For Pretoria, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Lesedi Cultural Experience + Lunch or Dinner: $112

Typical Food Prices in Asilah

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Asilah:


  • Cookies
    $0.52
  • Breakfast for Two
    $5.16
  • Tagine Dinner for 2
    $7.74

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Pretoria $16
    Asilah $22

Tours and Activities in Pretoria

For Pretoria, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Cullinan diamond Mine Day Tour (surface tour): $91
  • Horse Riding and Quad Biking Experience: $170
  • Pretoria City Tour and Cullinan Mine Tour from Johannesburg : $200
  • Pretoria Tour - Voortrekker Monument, Union Buildings, Pretoria : $76
  • Soweto and Apartheid Museum Day Tour private from Johannesburg Private: $100
  • 2 Days Historical Cultural and Sightseeing Tour in Johannesburg : $258
  • 5 Hour Lesedi Cultural Village Tour: $110
  • Apartheid Museum Tour in Johannesburg from Pretoria, every FRIDAY afternoon: $54
  • Bicycle or Tuk Tuk Soweto Guided Experience : $99
  • Canopy Zip lining Tour Private : $106
  • Constitutional Hill Highlight Tour: $100
  • Constitutional Hill and Apartheid Museum Half-Day Tour from ZAR R1 100 Private : $70

Tours and Activities in Asilah

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Asilah.

  • Assilah tour on the atlantic coast: $93

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Pretoria $34
    Asilah $7.22


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Pretoria and Asilah, we can see that Asilah is more expensive. And not only is Pretoria much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Pretoria would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Pretoria 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 Asilah would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Asilah than you might in Pretoria.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Pretoria Expensive? and Is Asilah Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Pretoria or Asilah?

Pretoria has a larger population, and is about 60 times larger than the population of Asilah. When comparing the sizes of Pretoria and Asilah, 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.