Which place is cheaper, Meknes or Srinagar?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Srinagar or Meknes?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Srinagar or Meknes, 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 Meknes?
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.
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 Luxury Tours to India, The Best Budget Tours to India, The Best Adventure Tours to Morocco, and The Best Cultural Tours in Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySrinagar $26Meknes $46
The average daily cost (per person) in Srinagar is $26, while the average daily cost in Meknes is $46. 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 Meknes in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSrinagar $15Meknes $26
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSrinagar $30Meknes $52
Compare Hotels in Srinagar and Meknes
Looking for a hotel in Srinagar 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: Srinagar Hotel Prices and Meknes Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Srinagar $2.57Meknes $1.45
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Srinagar
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Srinagar:
- Srinagar To Leh, Ladakh Taxi (One way Transfer): $246
- 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
- Kashmir Transport Services for Transfers & Sightseeing Tours: $58
- Srinagar Airport Transfer: $28
- A Private Airport Transfer in Srinagar: $27
- Srinagar Airport Transfers Taxi Service: $16
Is it cheaper to fly into Srinagar or Meknes?
Prices for flights to both Meknes 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 $5.19Meknes $14
Typical Food Prices in Meknes
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Meknes:
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Popcorn$0.20
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Spices$2.49
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: $96
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Srinagar $10Meknes $3.54
Tours and Activities in Srinagar
Here are a few actual costs in Srinagar for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 4 Days and 3 Nights Private Tour of Kashmir: $290
- 5 Days and 4 Nights Private Tour of Kashmir: $285
- 6 Days Kashmir Tour with Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonamarg: $300
- Enchanting Kashmir: A 6-Day Srinagar Adventure: $420
- From 5-Day Kashmir Tour with Gulmarg and Pahalgam: $1,799
- Full day tour of Srinagar with Entrance Fee & Guide: $154
- Full day tour of Srinagar with Entrance Fee, Guide, Shikara ride & Lunch: $222
- Gulmarg Adventure: A Thrilling Day Trip from Srinagar: $71
- Kashmir Houseboat Tour Package - 2 Nights / 3 Days: $209
- Magical Kashmir Tour: $715
- Private Custom Excursion Tour to Pahalgam from Srinagar with Guide: $74
- Private Custom Tour: Pahalgam sightseeing with guide: $74
Tours and Activities in Meknes
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Meknes.
- From Fez: Volubilis, Moulay Idriss and Meknes Full Day Tour: $17
- Fes Volubilis Tour: $46
- From Rabat: Volubilis and Meknes Full-day Tour: $259
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySrinagar $2.57Meknes $2.61
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$4.56
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Srinagar and Meknes, we can see that Meknes 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 Meknes 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 Meknes would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Meknes 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 Meknes Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Srinagar or Meknes?
Srinagar has a larger population, and is about 79% larger than the population of Meknes. When comparing the sizes of Srinagar 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.