Which place is cheaper, Merzouga 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 Merzouga?
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 Merzouga. 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 Merzouga?
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.
Merzouga
Let's say you want to truly get away. I don't mean putting your ear buds in on some beach with a stronger on the next chair over. I mean really get away, and find yourself deserted. Merzouga, Morocco lets you do just that. This land of sand dune after sand dune is ideal for anyone yearning to ride a camel to the ends of civilization. And you'll find plenty of options to get here with a tour, or even on your own.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in India, The Best Adventure Tours to India, The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, and The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco.
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Udaipur Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayUdaipur $36Merzouga $23
The average daily cost (per person) in Udaipur is $36, while the average daily cost in Merzouga is $23. 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 Merzouga in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personUdaipur $14Merzouga $11
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomUdaipur $28Merzouga $22
Compare Hotels in Udaipur and Merzouga
Looking for a hotel in Udaipur or Merzouga? 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 Merzouga Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Udaipur $6.27Merzouga -
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:
- Udaipur Hotel to Airport One-Way Private Transfer in AC Vehicle: $6.52
- Udaipur Airport to Hotel One-Way Private Transfer in AC Vehicle: $6.52
- Udaipur Airport Private Arrival Transfers: $8.14
- Private Transfer From Udaipur Hotel To Udaipur Airport: $14
- Private Transfer From Udaipur Airport To Udaipur Hotel: $15
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Udaipur Airport: $23
- Private Transfer From Udaipur To Dungarpur Fort: $43
- Private Transfer from Udaipur to Maharana Pratap (UDR) Airport: $45
- Private Transfer From Udaipur To Jodhpur With Optional Stops: $45
- Private Transfer From Udaipur To Jodhpur Via Jain Temple & Kumbhalgarh Fort: $45
- Jodhpur to Udaipur one Way Transfer: $46
- Private Transfer From Udaipur To Mount Abu: $48
Is it cheaper to fly into Udaipur or Merzouga?
Prices for flights to both Merzouga 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 $17Merzouga $11
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Udaipur
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Udaipur.
- Enjoyable,homely & mom 's delicious cooking classes: $14
- Durga Cooking Class: $15
- Jag Mandir Island Dinner with Boat Ride transfers: $114
- Dinner at Jag Mandir Island with Boat Ride on Lake Pichola - Udaipur: $235
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Merzouga
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Merzouga.
- Berber Pizza Cooking Class: $35
- Exclusive Merzouga Desert Safari: Camel Ride, Sandsurf & Dinner: $51
- Cooking class in Merzouga Make Berber Madfouna in Sand: $59
- Merzouga Luxury AC/ Heating Camp: Camel Ride, Dinner & breakfast: $64
- Magical Dinner and Camel Trek with 1 Night In Merzouga Luxury Desert Camp: $105
- Merzouga Desert Sunset Dinner and Stargazing Tour: $140
- 2 Nights Private Camp in Merzouga with Dinner and Camel Ride: $200
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Udaipur $6.35Merzouga -
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$1.06
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Lake Boat Tour$2.12
Tours and Activities in Udaipur
Here are a few actual costs in Udaipur for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Sunrise Taj Mahal Tour from Delhi By Car- All Inclusive.: $4.96
- Half Day Udaipur City Tour by Tuk Tuk or Car: $7.60
- Udaipur Heritage City and Local Market Walking tour: $10
- Half-Day Eklingji & Nagda Temple Tour by Tuk-Tuk or Car: $11
- Private Udaipur Sightseeing Tour by Tuk-Tuk or Car with Driver: $11
- Guided Night Walking Tour in Udaipur - Explore the best nightlife with a local: $12
- Udaipur sightseeing by tuk tuk or car: $13
- Agra: Baby Taj and Mehtab Bagh Sunset Viewpoint Tour: $14
- Udaipur Full Day Sightseeing Tour By Tuk Tuk: $15
- Private Udaipur Village Tour by Tuk-Tuk or by Car: $16
- Udaipur Sightseeing Tour by Private Car – Full Day: $16
- Jaipur City Tour: City Palace, Jantar, Hawa & Jal Mahal: $18
Tours and Activities in Merzouga
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Merzouga are as follows:
- Merzouga 1 hour Quad bikes experience: $2.81
- Safari Jeep Tour in Merzouga: $2.81
- Quad Biking Desert Tour in Erg Chebbi Dunes: $3.51
- Merzouga Sunset Adventure: Camel, Quad, Buggy or 4WD: $23
- Merzouga dunes quad biking & Sandboarding Experience: $33
- ATV Quad bikes in sahara dunes experience & sandboarding: $34
- Desert 4×4 Tour Around Merzouga: $37
- 2 Hour Quad Desert Experience with Sandboarding: $39
- Overnight desert camp experience : camel ride & Sandboarding: $41
- 2-Hour Quad Desert Tour, Dunes Oasis, Nomads Family & Sandboard: $44
- Ultimate 2-Hour Quad Desert Experience with Sandboarding.: $45
- Merzouga Desert Quad bike Adventure with Sand boarding: $47
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayUdaipur $7.90Merzouga -
Sample the Local Flavors in Udaipur
Also in Udaipur, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl Udaipur: $35
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Udaipur and Merzouga, we can see that Udaipur is more expensive. And not only is Merzouga much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Udaipur is in Asia and Merzouga 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 Merzouga would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Merzouga 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 Udaipur would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Udaipur than you might in Merzouga.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Udaipur Expensive? and Is Merzouga 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.