Which place is cheaper, Essaouira or Valencia?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Valencia or Essaouira?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Valencia or Essaouira, 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: Valencia or Essaouira?
Valencia
Valencia is a port city that sits on Spain's southeastern Orange Blossom coast, where the Turia River meets the Mediterranean Sea. As the nation's third-largest city, it is continually innovative in the arts and sciences with some futuristic architecture including a planetarium, oceanarium, and an interactive museum. The nightlife and daytime culture both thrive in their own ways, bustling with limitless opportunities for sight-seeing and entertainment. While the city is surrounded by fertile farmland, its center is a modern metropolis, skirted by beautiful beaches.
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 The Best G Adventures Tours to Spain, The Best 3-Day Tours from Madrid, 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 dayValencia €123Essaouira €43
The average daily cost (per person) in Valencia is €123, while the average daily cost in Essaouira is €43. 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 Valencia and Essaouira in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personValencia €58Essaouira €24
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomValencia €116Essaouira €48
Compare Hotels in Valencia and Essaouira
Looking for a hotel in Valencia 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: Valencia Hotel Prices and Essaouira Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Valencia €18Essaouira €1.87
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Valencia
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Valencia:
- Valencia Airport (VLC): Transfer to Valencia Cruise Port: $238
- Private transfer from Valencia Airport to Alicante: $200
- Departure Private Transfer Montserrat to Barcelona Airport or City by Luxury Van: $175
- Private Transfer from Callosa d'en Sarria to Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport: $136
- Valencia Airport (VLC): Private Transfer to Valencia: $119
- Valencia Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Valencia hotels: $119
- From Morella and Peñíscola Day Trip with Transfers: $117
- Private Transfer Valencia Airport to Hotel: $109
- Valencia City, Airport, Cruise Terminal Private Transfer: $87
- Private Transfer: Valencia to Valencia Airport VLC in Luxury Van: $86
- Valencia Airport (VLC) Departure Transfer (Valencia Hotels to Valencia Airport): $82
- Valencia Airport (VLC) Arrival Transfer (Airport to Valencia Hotel or Address): $82
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Essaouira
Also for Essaouira, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport transfer, Departure : Essaouira, Arrival : Agadir: $118
- Essaouira : Private Transfer from or to Agafay Desert: $160
- Essaouira Airport To city Transfer: $38
- Essaouira private transfer from Essaouira city to Agadir airport (AGA): $138
- Hinterland Quad Bike Tour with Transfer: $35
- Private Transfer from or to Essaouira Airport: $27
- Private Transfer from or to Essaouira Airport (ESU): $22
- Scenic Hinterland Quad Ride with Transfer: $80
- From Beachside Quad Bike Tour with Transfer: $69
- From Private Transfer to Casablanca: $320
- From Private Transfer to Marrakech: $123
- From Private Transfer to Taghazout or Agadir: $149
Is it cheaper to fly into Valencia or Essaouira?
Prices for flights to both Essaouira and Valencia 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 dayValencia €40Essaouira €13
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Valencia
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Valencia.
- Flamenco at Toro y La Luna with Drinks or Dinner: $19
- Hard Rock Cafe Entrance with Lunch or Dinner: $32
- Traveling Spoon Sangria and Tapa Private Online Cooking Class: $40
- Traditional Spanish Home Dinner: $48
- Valencia Traditional Food Tour: $51
- Guided Food Tour with Chocolate Tasting Experience: $53
- Paella Cooking Experience near the center of Valencia: $53
- Street Food Tour including Paella & Tapas Tasting: $58
- Morning Food Tour with Central Market Visit: $63
- Cooking Class of traditional spanish food: $64
- Vegetable Paella cooking class, tapas and visit market: $65
- Valencian Paella cooking class, Tapas and Market Visit: $65
Typical Food Prices in Essaouira
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Essaouira:
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Baklava€1.31
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Breakfast Crepes€0.47
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Fish for Lunch€14
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Essaouira
For Essaouira, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Traditional Moroccan Cooking Class: $39
- L'Atelier Madada Moroccan Cooking Workshop in Essaouira: $54
- Traditional Family Style Moroccan Cooking Class: $67
- 3 hours Camel Ride in Essaouira with Dinner and Overnight in Berber Camp: $169
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Valencia €29Essaouira €11
Typical Entertainment Prices in Valencia
Here are a few typical costs in Valencia for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Flamenco Tour€16
Tours and Activities in Valencia
Here are a few actual costs in Valencia for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 1 + 1 Discover Valencia Self Guided Cycling- and Walking Tour : $11
- 150 Min Bike Group Tour with Local Guide: $33
- 2 Hour Private Bike Tour in Valencia: $27
- 3 Hours Valencia City Bike Tour with a Tasty Surprise: $35
- 3-Hour Bike Sightseeing Tour Around Valencia: $21
- 3hs-Hour Guided City Sightseeing and Beaches Bike Private Tour: $38
- Adventure Jetski: $155
- Adventures day: Thermal Springs and Waterfalls: $103
- Albufera Natural Park Tour with Boat Ride from Valencia : $64
- Alicante: 8-hour cruise to Tabarca Island by private boat: $1,066
- Best Bike Tour Dutch & English in Valencia: $35
- Between Two Gates: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Valencia: $7.99
Tours and Activities in Essaouira
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Essaouira.
- Highlights Tour with Tasting the Ocean City: $19
- Full Day Tour From Marrakech To Essaouira Mogador: $21
- Private City Tour: $26
- From Marrakech: Guided tour of Essaouira the coastal city: $26
- Friend-Guide Essaouira city tour: $31
- 3-Hour Camel Tour: $40
- Cultural & Historical Sightseeing Tour - half day: $40
- Discover Essaouira Full-Day Tour: $43
- Essaouira Adventure Full-Day Excursion from Marakech: $47
- Guided Dromedary Riding Tour: $48
- Half-Day Old Town Guided Tour: $48
- Essaouira Tour - Half day visit to berber market : $56
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayValencia €20Essaouira €8.58
Sample the Local Flavors in Valencia
Also in Valencia, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Guided Pub Crawl with Free Shots: $13
- Pub Crawl With Free Shots: $25
- Wine Tasting with Professional Sommelier in centre Valencia: $59
- Local Tapas & Wine tasting experience: $91
- Wine Tasting and Tapas Experience: $101
- From Guided Cheese Factory Tour with Wine Tasting: $105
- From Requena Wine Tour with Tastings: $123
- Christmas Tapas and Wine Tour in Valencia: $163
- Private Wine Tour with Wine Tasting and Full Lunch: $173
- Requena: 1/2 Day Private Vineyards & Premium Wine Tastings: $191
- From Utiel-Requena Wine Tour and Traditional Lunch: $208
- Singular Valencia Wine Tour Utiel Requena Wineries: $212
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Valencia and Essaouira, we can see that Valencia is more expensive. And not only is Essaouira much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Valencia is in Europe 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 Essaouira would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Essaouira 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 Valencia would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Valencia than you might in Essaouira.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Valencia Expensive? and Is Essaouira Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Valencia or Essaouira?
Valencia has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Essaouira. When comparing the sizes of Valencia 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.