Which place is cheaper, Ait Ben Haddou or Toledo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Toledo 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 Toledo 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: Toledo or Ait Ben Haddou?
Toledo
Set upon a hill above the plains of Castilla-La Mancha in central Spain lies the ancient city of Toledo. Its intricate architecture is only enriched by its profound historical background, spurring tourists from all over the world to gaze at and study the story of Toledo. It has been given many names throughout its history, including the "Imperial City" for being the main venue for Charles V, Holy Roman Empire, as well as the "City of the Three Cultures" for its historical co-existence of Christians, Muslims, and Jews. In 1986, UNESCO named Toledo a World Heritage Site due to the plethora of extensive cultural and monumental heritages. You will find that though an old city, it is just buzzing to life with things to do and places to see!
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 Adventure Tours to Spain, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Spain, The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, and The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayToledo €123Ait Ben Haddou €66
The average daily cost (per person) in Toledo is €123, while the average daily cost in Ait Ben Haddou is €66. 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 Toledo and Ait Ben Haddou in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personToledo €66Ait Ben Haddou €24
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomToledo €132Ait Ben Haddou €48
Compare Hotels in Toledo and Ait Ben Haddou
Looking for a hotel in Toledo 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: Toledo Hotel Prices and Ait Ben Haddou Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Toledo €20Ait Ben Haddou €27
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Toledo
Also for Toledo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From Puy du Fou Round-Trip Transfer: $24
- Hot Air Balloon over Toledo with optional transfers from Madrid : $234
- Madrid: Private Airport Transfer to Toledo: $180
- Madrid: Puy du Fou Round-Trip Transfer & Optional Ticket: $36
- Private Transfer from Toledo or Avila to MAD Airport by MiniVan: $176
- Balloon Ride with Transfer Option from Madrid: $262
Is it cheaper to fly into Toledo or Ait Ben Haddou?
Prices for flights to both Ait Ben Haddou and Toledo 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 dayToledo €39Ait Ben Haddou €22
Typical Food Prices in Toledo
For Toledo, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch€11
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Toledo €30Ait Ben Haddou €26
Tours and Activities in Toledo
For Toledo, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Toledo Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour: $4.28
- City of the Three Cultures Guided Walking Tour: $5.35
- Hospital de Tavera Entrance Ticket: $5.35
- Escape Game and Tour: $5.35
- Auidio Tour - Toledo - Monuments of the 3 cultures: $6.41
- Toledo Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.54
- English Tour - Toledo Complete + Visit Casa Palacio: $8.56
- Underground Guided Tour with Entry Ticket: $8.56
- Tour of the Inquisition and Witchcraft in Toledo: $8.56
- The Enchanted City: A Mysterious Tour of Toledo: $8.56
- Legends and Secrets Walking Tour in Spanish: $11
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayToledo €19Ait Ben Haddou €5.74
Sample the Local Flavors in Toledo
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Toledo:
- From Madrid: Toledo Tour with Wine Tasting and 7 Monuments: $58
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Toledo and Ait Ben Haddou, we can see that Toledo is more expensive. And not only is Ait Ben Haddou much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Toledo is in Europe 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 Ait Ben Haddou would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Ait Ben Haddou 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 Toledo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Toledo than you might in Ait Ben Haddou.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Toledo 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.