Which place is cheaper, Meknes or Pretoria?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Pretoria or Meknes?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Pretoria or Meknes? 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 Meknes?
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.
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 Eco Tours in South Africa, The Best Sightseeing Tours in South Africa, The Best Adventure Tours to Morocco, and The Best Cultural Tours in Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPretoria $54Meknes $48
The average daily cost (per person) in Pretoria is $54, while the average daily cost in Meknes is $48. 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 Meknes in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPretoria $27Meknes $27
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPretoria $54Meknes $54
Compare Hotels in Pretoria and Meknes
Looking for a hotel in Pretoria 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: Meknes Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Pretoria $13Meknes $1.51
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 Meknes
Also for Meknes, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer From Meknes to Fez: $98
- Private Transfer From Fez To Meknes: $98
Is it cheaper to fly into Pretoria or Meknes?
Prices for flights to both Meknes 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 $16Meknes $15
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 Meknes
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Meknes:
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Popcorn$0.21
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Spices$2.58
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: $98
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Pretoria $16Meknes $3.67
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 Meknes
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Meknes.
- Fes to Volubilis via Meknes and Moulay Idriss Day Tour: $17
- From Fez: Volubilis, Moulay Idriss and Meknes Full Day Tour: $18
- From Rabat: Volubilis and Meknes Full-day Tour: $266
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPretoria $34Meknes $2.71
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$4.74
When comparing the travel costs between Pretoria and Meknes, we can see that Pretoria is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Africa, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Pretoria Expensive? and Is Meknes Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Pretoria or Meknes?
Pretoria has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Meknes. When comparing the sizes of Pretoria 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.
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.