Which place is cheaper, Ait Ben Haddou or Srinagar?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Srinagar 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 Srinagar 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: Srinagar or Ait Ben Haddou?
Srinagar
Lying on the banks of the Jhelum River, Srinagar is the largest city and the summer capital of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. It is best known for its gardens, waterfronts, and houseboats as well as local traditional Kashmiri handicrafts and dried fruits.
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 Luxury Tours to India, The Best Budget Tours to India, The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, and The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySrinagar $26Ait Ben Haddou $70
The average daily cost (per person) in Srinagar is $26, 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 Srinagar and Ait Ben Haddou in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSrinagar $15Ait Ben Haddou $25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSrinagar $30Ait Ben Haddou $50
Compare Hotels in Srinagar and Ait Ben Haddou
Looking for a hotel in Srinagar 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: Srinagar Hotel Prices and Ait Ben Haddou Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Srinagar $2.57Ait Ben Haddou $29
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Srinagar
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Srinagar:
- A Private Airport Transfer in Srinagar: $27
- Kashmir Transport Services for Transfers & Sightseeing Tours: $58
- Kashmir: 5-Day Tour with Houseboat Stay and Transfers: $240
- Private Transfer from Sheikh ul-Alam (SXR) Airport to Srinagar: $69
- Private Transfer from Srinagar to Sheikh ul-Alam (SXR) Airport: $69
- Srinagar Airport Transfer: $28
- Srinagar Airport Transfers Taxi Service: $16
- Srinagar To Leh, Ladakh Taxi (One way Transfer): $246
Is it cheaper to fly into Srinagar or Ait Ben Haddou?
Prices for flights to both Ait Ben Haddou and Srinagar 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 daySrinagar $5.19Ait Ben Haddou $23
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Srinagar $10Ait Ben Haddou $28
Tours and Activities in Srinagar
Here are a few actual costs in Srinagar for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Srinagar Splendors: A Private City Tour: $65
- Gulmarg Adventure: A Thrilling Day Trip from Srinagar: $71
- Private Custom Tour: Pahalgam sightseeing with guide: $74
- Private Custom Excursion Tour to Pahalgam from Srinagar with Guide: $74
- Enchanting Day Tour with Shikara Ride at Dal Lake: $80
- Private Old City and Mughal Gardens Car Tour: $82
- Full day tour of Srinagar with Entrance Fee & Guide: $154
- Private Day Tour with Shikara Ride at Dal Lake: $192
- Kashmir Houseboat Tour Package - 2 Nights / 3 Days: $209
- Full day tour of Srinagar with Entrance Fee, Guide, Shikara ride & Lunch: $222
- 5 Days and 4 Nights Private Tour of Kashmir: $285
- 4 Days and 3 Nights Private Tour of Kashmir: $290
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySrinagar $2.57Ait Ben Haddou $6.11
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Srinagar and Ait Ben Haddou, we can see that Ait Ben Haddou is more expensive. And not only is Srinagar much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Srinagar is in Asia 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 Srinagar would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Srinagar 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 Srinagar.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Srinagar 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.