A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Varanasi vs. Agadir for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Varanasi or Agadir?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Varanasi and Agadir 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: Varanasi or Agadir?

Varanasi

Known to be one of India's holiest cities, many come to Varanasi on a spiritual pilgrimage looking to bathe in the sacred waters of the Ganges River. Dating back to the 11th Century BC, it is also one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Centuries old temples make up the backdrop, as many come and come again to perform their holy rights at the edge of the historic river.

Agadir

Agadir is a city with a long and tragic past. In 1960 the city suffered from an earthquake, destroying the city including the ancient Kasbah. Approximately 15,000 people were killed, 12,000 were injured and around 35,000 people were left homeless. They began rebuilding the city center on a grid system, making it easy for today's visitors to navigate and get around this city. The new city is full of boulevards with cafes and a mix of 1960s and classic Moroccan architecture. Today, the city is still growing and welcomes European vacationers to its resort destinations. Visitors appreciate the clean beaches, outstanding golf courses and luxurious health and beauty spas.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Bicycle Tours in India, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in India, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Morocco, and The Best Adventure Tours to Morocco.


Which place is cheaper, Agadir or Varanasi?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Varanasi is $31, while the average daily cost in Agadir is $70. 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 Varanasi and Agadir in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Varanasi $14
    Agadir $42
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Varanasi $28
    Agadir $84
Compare Hotels in Varanasi and Agadir

Looking for a hotel in Varanasi or Agadir? 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.

Hotels in Varanasi


Hotels in Agadir


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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: Varanasi Hotel Prices and Agadir Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Varanasi $4.35
    Agadir $4.28
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Varanasi

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Varanasi:


  • Tuk Tuk Through Town
    $0.84
  • Rickshaw Ride
    $0.53

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Varanasi

Also for Varanasi, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Private Transfer: Varanasi Station to Hotel: $10
  • Varanasi Airport to Varanasi Hotels drop: Private Transfers: $11
  • Varanasi Hotels to Varanasi Airport drop: Private Transfers: $11
  • Varanasi Airport to Varanasi Hotels drop: Private Transfers: $11
  • Varanasi Airport : Transfer to Hotel / To Airport: $13
  • Varanasi Airport : Transfer To Hotel / To Airport: $21
  • 3-hours Temple hopping with transfers: $35
  • Airport Pickup/Drop Transfer Service: $53
  • Smooth transfer from Varanasi Airport to Hotel: $60
  • Private transfer from Varanasi to Allahabad: $67
  • Sarnath Tour with Guide & Car Including Hotel transfers: $70
  • Sunrise Boat Tour and Heritage Walk with transfers: $72

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Agadir

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Agadir:


  • CTM bus from Eassaouira to Agadir
    $13

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Agadir

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Agadir:

  • transfer from agadir to marrakech: $79
  • transfer from Agadir to Paradise valley pick-up and drop off: $15
  • agadir crocoparc tickets with pick-up and return transfer All-Inclusive: $34
  • Transfer from Agadir airport to hotel: $40
  • Transfer Taghazout to Agadir airport: $54
  • Transfer Services: $34
  • Transfer Agadir to Safi: $226
  • Transfer Agadir to El Jadida: $258
  • Transfer Agadir to Casablanca: $297
  • Taxi Private Transfer from Agadir Airport: $25
  • Taxi Agadir Airport Transfer: $31
  • Taghazout Shuttle Airport Transfers and Local Rides: $51

Is it cheaper to fly into Varanasi or Agadir?

Prices for flights to both Agadir and Varanasi 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Varanasi $11
    Agadir $23
Typical Food Prices in Varanasi

For Varanasi, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Dinner In Town
    $3.63

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Varanasi

For Varanasi, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Food Tour: Highlights Tour with Tasting &Sunset in Varanasi: $14
  • Cooking Class with Sona: $29
  • Night Boat Ride, Aarti Ceremony and Dinner: $29
  • Ganga Aarti with Street Food Tour of Varanasi: $40
  • Half-Day Varanasi Village Tour with Cooking Class & Local Dining: $40
  • Varanasi Cooking Classes with Shobha: $40
  • Traditional Indian Cooking Class with Dinner: $42
  • Private Street Food Tour with 8+ Tastings & Pickup: $44
  • Private Food Tour with Ganga Aarti Ceremony: $44
  • Varanasi Cooking Classes with Indu and Shobha: $50
  • Dashashwamedh Ganga Arati from balcony with Street Food Tour: $50
  • Indian Cooking Class with Hotel Pickup: $52

Typical Food Prices in Agadir

Some typical examples of dining costs in Agadir are as follows:


  • Dinner
    $23
  • Dinner
    $7.64

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Agadir

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Agadir.

  • Moroccan Cooking Class with Local Family: $6.83
  • Agadir Sandboarding & Sunset Camel Ride with Dinner Show: $9.08
  • Full-Day Paradise Valley and Sandboarding & BBQ Dinner Experience: $13
  • Agadir Sunset Sandboarding & Moroccan BBQ Dinner Tour: $15
  • Sunset Sandboarding & Dinner in Agadir & Taghazout: $17
  • Agadir Dunes Tour: Camel Ride, Sandboarding & Dinner: $17
  • Agadir Guided Sandboarding And Sunset BBQ Dinner: $19
  • Flamingo River Camel Ride with Optional BBQ Dinner: $21
  • Agadir Camel Ride Flamingo River & BBQ Dinner: $21
  • Camel Ride With Tea & BBQ Dinner Option: $22
  • Camel Ride Experience With Dinner Option: $23
  • Paradise Valley tour with Sandboarding and BBQ Dinner from Agadir: $29

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Varanasi $9.24
    Agadir $3.27
Typical Entertainment Prices in Varanasi

Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Varanasi's activities, tours, and tickets:


  • Boat Ride
    $0.74

Tours and Activities in Varanasi

For Varanasi, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Sunrise Boat Tour: $3.17
  • Self Guided Walking Tour of Varanasi Key Attractions: $5.47
  • Photo tour in holy Varanasi: $7.40
  • Spiritual Tour in Varanasi with a local- Experience true essence of spirituality: $11
  • Cultural & Spiritual Trails of Old Town Varanasi Guided Walking Tour: $11
  • Temple Walk Tour Varanasi: $11
  • Spiritual and Heritage Walking Tour in Varanasi: $11
  • Private Customizable Walking Tour with Local Guide: $11
  • Mysticism of Varanasi with Ganga Aarti (2 Hours Walking Tour): $12
  • Cycle of Life, Death & Rebirth (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $12
  • Exploring Varanasi Markets: Guided Tour with Local Guide: $12
  • Varanasi Spiritual Trails: Guided Tour by Foot with a Local: $12

Typical Entertainment Prices in Agadir

Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Agadir are as follows:


  • Show Tickets
    $2.29

Tours and Activities in Agadir

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Agadir are as follows:

  • • Ultimate Agadir Tour: Kasbah, Souk & Cultural Highlights: $18
  • 2 - Day Zagora Desert Tour from Agadir: $225
  • 2 Days Adventure from Agadir Explore Marrakech: $146
  • 2-Day Hiking & Canyoning Adventure in Tafraout: $171
  • 2-day tour: El Borj desert, Legzira, and Sidi Ifni from Agadir: $250
  • 3 in 1 Agadir Desert Quad Ride Experience Sandboarding and BBQ: $91
  • 3-Hour Tour of Agadir from the Airport – Private Tour: $68
  • 4 Hours Bike Tour through Taghazout Trails: $46
  • 4-Day Desert Tour from Merzouga & Zagora: $1,024
  • A Tour to Paradise Valley: $17
  • Acrobatic Goats Experience & Crocoparc Tickets: $40
  • Adventure in the Valley of Paradise Check-out from Agadir with Guide: $23

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Varanasi $6.91
    Agadir -


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Varanasi and Agadir, we can see that Agadir is more expensive. And not only is Varanasi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Varanasi is in Asia and Agadir 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 Varanasi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Varanasi 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 Agadir would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Agadir than you might in Varanasi.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Varanasi Expensive? and Is Agadir Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Varanasi or Agadir?

Varanasi has a larger population, and is about 67% larger than the population of Agadir. When comparing the sizes of Varanasi and Agadir, 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.