Which place is cheaper, Fez or Pretoria?
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 Pretoria or Fez?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Pretoria or Fez? 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 Fez?
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.
Fez
Fez is the historical capital of Morocco and has one of the country's most impressive and elaborate medinas. It's authentic and traditional atmosphere attracts travelers from all over the world. It's fun to wander the city's elaborate alleyways, sample the food, and soak up the sights and smells. In Fez's medina you'll find donkeys, carts, spices, and pottery. You'll find traditional foods, locals bartering for goods, and religious buildings that date back hundreds of years. The medina is also the world's largest car free urban zone.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Eco Tours in South Africa, The Best Sightseeing Tours in South Africa, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Morocco, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco.
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Pretoria Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPretoria $70Fez $93
The average daily cost (per person) in Pretoria is $70, while the average daily cost in Fez is $93. 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 Fez in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPretoria $29Fez $35
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPretoria $58Fez $70
Compare Hotels in Pretoria and Fez
Looking for a hotel in Pretoria or Fez? 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: Fez Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Pretoria $14Fez $16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pretoria
Also for Pretoria, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Sun City Private Transfer: $246
- Private Transfer from JHB Airport to Hotels and Around Sandton: $42
- Private Oneway Transfer from Johannesburg Airport to Johannesburg: $35
- Private Airport Transfers in Johannesburg: $63
- Half-Day City Tour with Hotel Transfer: $111
- Pretoria to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) - Departure Private Transfer: $43
- Full-Day Pretoria City Tour with Guide and Transfers: $120
- Dinokeng Safari with Transfer: $154
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Fez
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Fez:
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Taxi Ride$2.16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fez
Also for Fez, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- private transfer from fes to marrakech: $224
- private transfer from fes to Casablanca: $202
- private transfer fes casablanca: $114
- private one-way Transfer from Fes to Casabanca: $134
- Transfer from Fez to Rabat (Private): $188
- Transfer from Fez to Casablanca (private): $220
- Transfer from Fes to Casablanca: $177
- Transfer from Fes Saiss Airport to Your Hotel /Riad in Fes: $30
- Transfer Private From Fes To Marrakesh: $220
- Transfer Private From Fes To Chefchaouen: $158
- Transfer Private From Fes To Casablanca: $189
- Transfer Private From Fes To Airport Casablanca: $205
Is it cheaper to fly into Pretoria or Fez?
Prices for flights to both Fez 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
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Food Meals for one dayPretoria $30Fez $44
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pretoria
For Pretoria, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Johannesburg: Carnivore Restaurant Dinner with Transfers: $123
- Lesedi Cultural Experience + Lunch or Dinner: $132
- Lesedi Cultural Experience + Lunch or Dinner: $138
Typical Food Prices in Fez
For Fez, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Yogurt$0.65
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Dinner for 2$12
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Fez
For Fez, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Moroccan Cooking Class and Lunch in a Traditional Riad: $39
- Fez Cooking Class at a Traditional Riad with Market Visit: $40
- Family Dinner in Fes with Tea and Fun Stories: $45
- Unforgettable Cooking Class in Fez: $45
- fez Cooking Class Moroccan cuisine with Market Visit: $47
- cooking classe in fes with ouliya: $47
- Moroccan Cuisine Fez Cooking Class: $53
- Fez Souk tour & traditional Home Cooking: $53
- Cooking Class - Moroccan cuisine: $53
- Fes Street Food Tour Taste Authentic Flavors in the Medina: $57
- Private 5 h Fez Cooking Class with a local family: $59
- Moroccan Cooking Class at a Riad in Fez: $59
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Pretoria $17Fez $9.78
Tours and Activities in Pretoria
For Pretoria, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 1Day Pilanesburg Big 5 safari experience: $77
- 3 tours/ cradle human kind caves and Lesedi Cultural village: $167
- 3-Day Private Tour Johannesburg - See everything: $250
- Adventure Day Trip to Sun City from Johannesburg: $161
- Africa Fun Tours: $112
- Aha Lesedi Cultural Village tour: $183
- Apartheid History of South Africa (Full day Experience with lunch: $119
- Apartheid Museum Guided Tour: $64
- Apartheid Museum Tour in Johannesburg from Pretoria, every FRIDAY afternoon: $74
- Apartheid Museum and Soweto Tour in Johannesburg: $103
- Bicycle or Tuk Tuk Soweto Guided Experience: $108
- Canopy Zip lining Tour Private: $116
Typical Entertainment Prices in Fez
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Fez's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Granary Fee$2.16
Tours and Activities in Fez
For Fez, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2 Day Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour with Camel Ride and Camp: $61
- 2 Day Fes to Merzouga Desert Tour: $130
- 2 Day Luxury Desert Tour from Fes to Fes or Marrakech: $130
- 2 Days Desert Tour Fez to Marrakech (Or back to Fez): $188
- 2 Days Fes Desert Tour with Night luxury Tent & Quad/Camel ride: $149
- 2 Days Luxury Magic Morocco Desert Tour From Fes To Fes: $172
- 2 Days Merzouga Desert Tour from Fes: $191
- 2 Days Sahara Group Tour Fez to Marrakech via Merzouga: $142
- 2-Day Guided Sahara Desert Tour: Fes to Merzouga: $142
- 2-Day Luxury Sahara Tour: Fes to Marrakech or Fes: $107
- 2-Day Merzouga Desert Tour from Fez: $201
- 2-Days Desert Tour From Fes to Fes or Marrakech With Camel Ride: $113
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPretoria $36Fez $13
Sample the Local Flavors in Fez
Also in Fez, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Full Day Boutique Winery and Wine Tasting Tour from Fez to Meknes: $176
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Pretoria and Fez, we can see that Fez 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 Fez would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Fez 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 Fez Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Pretoria or Fez?
Pretoria has a larger population, and is about 68% larger than the population of Fez. When comparing the sizes of Pretoria and Fez, 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.
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.