Which place is cheaper, Essaouira or Udaipur?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Udaipur or Essaouira?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Udaipur and Essaouira. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Udaipur or Essaouira?
Udaipur
Udaipur, also known as the "Venice of the East," is becoming increasingly popular as an Indian wedding destination as well as with travelers searching for a romantic and picturesque city, rich with history, scenic areas, and palaces.
The "City of Lakes" is located in south of Rajasthan. There are a total of ten lakes in the lake system, which are connected and sustain water for drinking, irrigation and industrial use, which contributes to another reason for Udaipur's booming tourism: alcohol.
Udaipur has ideal climate and available water to support a liquor plant while a number of other Indian states ban the consumption of liquor altogether. Many local tourists, such as those from the neighboring dry state of Gujarat on the west, visit Udaipur specifically for this reason, especially considering that Gujarati alcohol prices are much higher and liquor must be purchased through the black market. It's no wonder why Udaipur is the destination for celebrations and vacation.
Udaipur has tropical weather and three main seasons, which are summer, monsoon, and winter. Winter, which takes place between September to March, is the most pleasant time to visit for sunny and warm days and cool nights.
Udaipur was also made famous in the James Bond film Octopussy. Several local hotels show the film nightly.
Essaouira
Essaouira is a beautiful beach town on the Atlantic coast of Morocco. The city has a pleasant medina that has been named a UNESCO World Heritage site and is interesting to explore. It's an 18th century fortified town with a lot of character and charm. The city is rich and culture and you'll find a handful of art galleries throughout the town. The city is also a gathering place for artists and musicians, particularly during the Gnaoua Festival of World Music, which takes place the last week of June. This event attracts about 450,000 visitors yearly.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in India, The Best Adventure Tours to India, The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayUdaipur $36Essaouira $57
The average daily cost (per person) in Udaipur is $36, while the average daily cost in Essaouira is $57. 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 Udaipur and Essaouira in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personUdaipur $14Essaouira $26
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomUdaipur $28Essaouira $52
Compare Hotels in Udaipur and Essaouira
Looking for a hotel in Udaipur or Essaouira? 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: Udaipur Hotel Prices and Essaouira Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Udaipur $6.22Essaouira $2.04
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Udaipur
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Udaipur:
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Tuk Tuk Ride$0.42
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Udaipur
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Udaipur:
- One Way Udaipur To Delhi Transfer: $162
- Private One Way Transfer From Udaipur To Delhi: $157
- Jagmandir Island And Sunset Boat Ride On Lake Pichola, Udaipur Without Transfers: $134
- Private Transfer From Udaipur to Jaipur: $125
- Private Transfer From Udaipur To Ranthambore: $119
- Dilwara Temples & Mount Abu: Private Day Trip with Transfer: $110
- Private A/c Transfer Udaipur To Mount Abu ( 6 Seat A/c Suv ): $109
- Private One Way Transfer From Udaipur To Ranthmbore: $108
- Smooth Departure Transfer by Car from Udaipur to Ahmadabad: $100
- Kumbhalgarh Fort & Ranakpur Tour With One Way Transfer From Udaipur To Jodhpur: $99
- Private One Way Transfer From Udaipur To Jaisalmer Via Ranakpur Jain Temple: $92
- Private A/c Transfer Udaipur To Mount Abu ( 4 Seat A/c Sedan): $87
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Essaouira
Also for Essaouira, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Essaouira P13: 2h quad + 2h camel free transfer: $90
- Essaouira P17: Quad ride dunes beaches free transfer.: $33
- Essaouira P2: dunes wipe & beaches in quad with transfer: $33
- Essaouira P3: Quad and Buggy tour beach dunes free transfer: $33
- Essaouira P4: excursions EN Quad (free transfer): $33
- Essaouira to Agafay Desert Marrakech Exclusive Private Transfer: $90
- Private Transfer from or to Essaouira Aéroport: $31
- From Agadir : Day in Essaouira with Transfer: $33
- Private Transfer Essaouira-Agadir: $125
- Private Transfer Essaouira-Taroudant: $228
- Private Transfer Marrakech Aéroport to Marrakech: $23
- Private Transfer aéroport essaouira to essaouira city: $39
Is it cheaper to fly into Udaipur or Essaouira?
Prices for flights to both Essaouira and Udaipur 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 dayUdaipur $17Essaouira $24
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Udaipur
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Udaipur.
- Durga Cooking Class: $15
- Durga Cooking Class: $16
- Heritage Walking & Food Tour: $16
- Indian Cooking Class - Art, Antiques & Storytelling: $16
- Old city Tuk Tuk Ride & Food Tour with Female guide: $19
- Breakfast Street Food Tour with Local Guide: $20
- Private Cooking Experience with pick up & drop off: $26
- Old city Tuk Tuk Ride & Food Tour with Female guide: $26
- Authentic Home Cooking Class at Honey’s Kitchen: $26
- Guided Street Food Tour with Tastings: $27
- Home-Style Vegetarian Rajasthani Cooking Class & Meal in Udaipur: $30
- Culinary Experience: Food Tour or Cooking Class by Locals: $32
Typical Food Prices in Essaouira
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Essaouira:
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Baklava$1.43
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Breakfast Crepes$0.51
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Fish for Lunch$15
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Essaouira
For Essaouira, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Agadir Cooking Class Experience with Local Market Visit: $30
- Cooking class: How To Be a Real Moroccan Chef: $40
- Essaouira Sunset Tour: Sidi M’barek Waterfall,Coastal Walk&Dinner: $46
- Essaouira Moroccan Cooking Class Experience: $51
- Sidi Kaouki Sunset Walk and Berber Tent Dinner by Atlantic: $51
- Essaouira Cooking Class At Home: $51
- Essaouira Berber Cooking Class & Organic Farm Tour Al Aaila Farm: $54
- Cooking Class in Essaouira Countryside: $57
- Essaouira Family Dinner Experience: $64
- Essaouira Street Food Tour: $67
- l'Atelier - Moroccan Cooking Workshop in Essaouira: $68
- 3 Hours Horse Riding with Dinner and Overnight Berber Camp: $210
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Udaipur $6.31Essaouira $12
Typical Entertainment Prices in Udaipur
Here are a few typical costs in Udaipur for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Palace Entrance Fee$1.05
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Lake Boat Tour$2.11
Tours and Activities in Udaipur
Here are a few actual costs in Udaipur for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 11 Days Exotic Rajasthan Tour: $414
- 2 Days Private Udaipur Sightseeing Tour with City Highlights: $228
- 2-Day Udaipur Highlights Tour with Palaces, Lakes & Culture: $100
- 3 Days Private Udaipur Tour: $130
- 3 Night 4 Days Udaipur And Jodhpur Tour: $135
- 4 Night 5 Days Udaipur And Jodhpur Tour: $155
- 6 Night 7 Days Udaipur,Jodhpur & Jaisalmer Tour From Udaipur: $275
- 7 - Days Jaisalmer, Jodhpur and Udaipur Tour: $661
- 8-Day Rajasthan Tour: Udaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer & Jaipur: $273
- A Bicycle Tour of the Countryside Surrounding Udaipur: $246
- A Private Day Tour To Nathdwara, Eklingi and Haldighati From Udaipur: $60
- All Inclusive Udaipur City Sightseeing Tour with City Palace: $43
Tours and Activities in Essaouira
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Essaouira.
- Essaouira to Marrakech Supratours bus tickets: $18
- Small Group Surf Lesson in Essaouira 3 Hour Experience: $28
- Full-Day Essaouira Tour from Marrakech: $28
- Quad bike tour discovery in Essaouira for two hours: $30
- Scenic Horseback Adventure Along Essaouira’s Beaches: $31
- 1 Hour Quad Bike Adventure in Essaouira desert: $32
- Beginners surf experience in Essaouira: $33
- Essaouira P6: Cape Sim quad bike tour: $33
- Sunset Horse Ride Experience in Essaouira: $33
- 1-Hour Scenic Quad Bike Tour: Discover Essaouira’s Coastline: $34
- Quad Adventure in 1 Hour: $37
- 2-Hour Beach & Dunes Quad Tour with Tea: $39
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayUdaipur $7.85Essaouira $9.36
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Udaipur and Essaouira, we can see that Essaouira is more expensive. And not only is Udaipur much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Udaipur is in Asia and Essaouira 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 Udaipur would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Udaipur 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 Essaouira would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Essaouira than you might in Udaipur.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Udaipur Expensive? and Is Essaouira Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Udaipur or Essaouira?
Udaipur has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Essaouira. When comparing the sizes of Udaipur and Essaouira, 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.