Which place is cheaper, Kotor or Tangier?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Tangier or Kotor?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Tangier and Kotor can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Tangier or Kotor?
Tangier
Welcome to the gateway to Africa. Sitting on the coast of the Strait of Gibraltar, Tangier, Morocco has historically served as the meeting point of the Mediterranean and Africa.
After World War II, this city became a destination for eccentric foreigners, artists, spies and hippies. After that, the city was neglected and gained a horrible reputation for the hustlers cheating visitors left and right.
In 1999 Morocco saw the beginning of a new monarch who was more progressive with his vision for tourism. This message lit a fire under Tangier, helping the people see the amazing potential in their great city. They built a new port, a new business district and revamped the airport. The beaches and streets have been cleaned up of trash and hustlers and there's a sudden surge in cultural activities.
Kotor
A coastal town of Montenegro, Kotor is also a beautifully-preserved fortified, medieval town, featuring a labyrinth of cobbled streets, lively piazzas, historic churches, and a spread of bars and restaurants throughout its historic Old Town.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Morocco, The Best Luxury Tours to Montenegro, and The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTangier $61Kotor $107
The average daily cost (per person) in Tangier is $61, while the average daily cost in Kotor is $107. 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 Tangier and Kotor in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTangier $23Kotor $52
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTangier $46Kotor $104
Compare Hotels in Tangier and Kotor
Looking for a hotel in Tangier or Kotor? 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: Tangier Hotel Prices and Kotor Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tangier $23Kotor $9.92
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tangier
Also for Tangier, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from Tangier Airport to Chefchaouen: $87
- "Fez to Marrakech: Enjoy a Private Transfer for a Smooth Journey": $205
- Airport Transfer to Tanger City : $26
- Casablanca Airport Arrival To Tanger Private Transfer: $216
- Door to door transfer from Tangier to Fes: $291
- From Fes: Transfer to Tangier passing by Chefchaouen: $96
- From Tangier : Private Luxury Transfer to Fes: $272
- From Transfer to Fez via Chefchaouen and Volubilis: $245
- Luxury transfer from Tangier to Tamuda bay or vice versa: $233
- One Way transfer from Fes to Tanger passing by chefchaouen: $82
- One-Way Transfer from Tanger to Fez: $154
- One-way Luxury Tangier Airport or Port Transfer: $24
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kotor
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kotor:
- Private Transfer from Dubrovnik to Kotor: $333
- Kotor Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Podgorica hotels: $297
- Podgorica Airport (TGD): Transfer to Kotor Cruise Port: $297
- Airport Transfer Tivat / Porto Montenegro to Podgorica City: $272
- Private Transfer from Lustica to Podgorica Airport (TGD): $262
- Transfer Portonovi / Herceg Novi to Dubrovnik Old Town: $251
- Private transfer from Kotor to Dubrovnik: $240
- Private Transfer from Tivat Airport (TIV) to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV): $214
- Private Transfer from Herceg Novi to Dubrovnik City: $194
- Private Transfer from Kotor or Perast to Dubrovnik airport: $185
- Private Transfer from Herceg Novi to Podgorica: $155
- Private Transfer from Herceg Novi to Podgorica Airport (TGD): $155
Is it cheaper to fly into Tangier or Kotor?
Prices for flights to both Kotor and Tangier 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 dayTangier $20Kotor $46
Typical Food Prices in Tangier
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Tangier:
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Fruit & Yogurt$1.69
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tangier
For Tangier, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 3 Hour Private Moroccan Food Tour in Tanger : $49
- Tanger Local Street food tours: $60
- Tangier Private Cooking Class With a Local Family: $66
- Tangier Food Tour with a certified local guide!: $67
- Tangier food tour with Rababe: $71
- Tangier food tour : $71
- Tangier Food Tour with a certified guide!: $71
- Morocco Food Cooking Class and Tangier City Tour: $71
- Moroccan 3-in-1 Cooking Experience: $75
- Moroccan 3 in 1 Cooking Experience: $76
- The Food tour of Tangier: $76
- Inclusive Beach Camel Ride, Cap Spartel, Hercules & Full Dinner: $80
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kotor
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kotor.
- Kotor City Tour and Cooking Class : $203
- Kotor private cooking class with lunch and Old town guided tour: $226
- Kotor and Perast Private Tour with Cooking Class and Boat Ride: $262
- Cooking class in a local home & old town walking tour: $306
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tangier $20Kotor $8.92
Tours and Activities in Tangier
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tangier.
- Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus: $14
- Tangier City Tour Bus Hop On - Hop Off: $14
- From Marrakesh: Discover Essaouira Full-Day Tour: $17
- Tangier Stroll: Public Guided Tour: $17
- Tangier walking tour: $17
- Tangier Private Walking Tour with a Guide: $25
- Tangier Private Walking Tour: $26
- Tangier Guided Walking Experience: $26
- Touristic guide: $28
- 3 Hours Tangier walking Tour in Old Medina,Kasbah & berber market: $31
- Walking Tour Tangier Medina: $31
- Tangier Highlights Tour: Exploring the Cultural Gems: $31
Tours and Activities in Kotor
Here are a few actual costs in Kotor for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Blue Cave, Lady of Rocks and Mamula Speed Boat Tour : $44
- "Adriatic Adventure: Blue Cave & Islands Speedboat Tour": $46
- 1-Day Montenegro Hiking Tour to Durmitor National Park : $119
- 3 Hour Speed Boat Tour to Blue Cave with WiFi and Drinks: $55
- 3-Hour Blue Cave and Our Lady of the Rocks Private Speedboat Tour: $294
- Adventure park ’Lovcen’ and Njegos’s Mausoleum : $198
- All inclusive - Lovcen tour: $131
- Bay of 2-Hour Stand Up Paddle Board Tour: $53
- Bay of 2.5-Hour Kayak Tour: $53
- Bay of 2.5-Hour Kayak Tour : $55
- Bike & hike tour : $82
- Bike tour - Downhill from Njegos Mausoleum to Kotor bay: $134
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTangier $11Kotor $9.12
Sample the Local Flavors in Kotor
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Kotor:
- Private tour: Homemade food and wine tasting at my family home: $125
- Private National Park Lovcen with food and wine tasting: $136
- Wine tasting and magical tour from Kotor, Budva, Tivat (Lovcen,Skadar lake): $251
- National Parks Skadar Lake and Lovcen+Wine tasting (Private tour): $260
- Skadar Lake National Park with Wine Tasting: $428
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tangier and Kotor, we can see that Kotor is more expensive. And not only is Tangier much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tangier is in Africa and Kotor is in Europe, 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 Tangier would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Tangier 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 Kotor would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Kotor than you might in Tangier.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Tangier Expensive? and Is Kotor Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Tangier or Kotor?
Tangier has a larger population, and is about 130 times larger than the population of Kotor. When comparing the sizes of Tangier and Kotor, 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.
When is the best time to visit Tangier or Kotor?
Kotor has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Tangier experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Tangier or Kotor in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Tangier as well as Kotor. Tangier attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, most visitors come to Kotor for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the small town charm, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
Tangier is cooler than Kotor in the summer. The daily temperature in Tangier averages around 24°C (74°F) in July, and Kotor fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Kotor. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Tangier this time of the year. In the summer, Tangier often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Kotor. Tangier gets 346 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kotor receives 341 hours of full sun.
Tangier usually gets less rain in July than Kotor. Tangier gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Kotor receives 47 mm (1.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyTangier 24°C (74°F)Kotor 26°C (80°F)
Should I visit Tangier or Kotor in the Autumn?
Both Kotor and Tangier are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Tangier throughout the year. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Kotor because of the hiking trails, the small town atmosphere, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Tangier is a little warmer than Kotor. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Tangier in October average around 20°C (68°F), and Kotor averages at about 17°C (63°F).
It's quite sunny in Kotor. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Tangier. Tangier usually receives more sunshine than Kotor during autumn. Tangier gets 235 hours of sunny skies, while Kotor receives 203 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Kotor. In October, Tangier usually receives less rain than Kotor. Tangier gets 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Kotor receives 174 mm (6.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberTangier 20°C (68°F)Kotor 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Tangier or Kotor in the Winter?
Both Kotor and Tangier during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Tangier because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, the cuisine are the main draw to Kotor this time of year.
In January, Tangier is generally much warmer than Kotor. Daily temperatures in Tangier average around 13°C (55°F), and Kotor fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
In the winter, Tangier often gets more sunshine than Kotor. Tangier gets 169 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kotor receives 121 hours of full sun.
Kotor gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Tangier. Tangier usually gets less rain in January than Kotor. Tangier gets 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain, while Kotor receives 186 mm (7.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryTangier 13°C (55°F)Kotor 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Tangier or Kotor in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Tangier and Kotor. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Tangier year-round. Furthermore, many travelers come to Kotor for the beaches, the small town charm, and the natural beauty.
Tangier is around the same temperature as Kotor in the spring. The daily temperature in Tangier averages around 15°C (60°F) in April, and Kotor fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
In Tangier, it's very sunny this time of the year. Tangier usually receives more sunshine than Kotor during spring. Tangier gets 251 hours of sunny skies, while Kotor receives 194 hours of full sun in the spring.
Kotor receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Tangier usually receives less rain than Kotor. Tangier gets 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Kotor receives 154 mm (6.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilTangier 15°C (60°F)Kotor 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Kotor and Tangier
| Tangier | Kotor | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 186 mm (7.3 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (56°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 172 mm (6.8 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (57°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 173 mm (6.8 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 154 mm (6.1 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (74°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 47 mm (1.8 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 174 mm (6.9 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (61°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 224 mm (8.8 in) |
| Dec | 13°C (56°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 215 mm (8.5 in) |
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