A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Zagora vs. Saint-Tropez for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Zagora or Saint-Tropez?

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

Should I visit Zagora or Saint-Tropez? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.

Where Should I go: Zagora or Saint-Tropez?

Zagora

A small town in southern Morocco, Zagora is a popular base camp for excursions on foot, by camel, or four wheel drive vehicles into the surrounding desert. One of the most famous and historic treks is the ancient caravan route to Timbuktu, marked by a famous sign at the end of town - indicating a journey of "52 days" by camel.

Saint-Tropez

Saint-Tropez is a town in southern France west of Nice, in the Var department of the Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur region. Saint-Tropez is located on the French Riviera. It was a military stronghold and a fishing village until the beginning of the 20th century. It was the first town on this coast to be liberated during World War II (as part of Operation Dragoon). After the war, it became an internationally known seaside resort, renowned principally because of the influx of artists of the French New Wave in cinema and the Ye-ye movement in music. It later became a resort for the European and American holiday and a goal for tourists in search of a little Provencal authenticity and an occasional celebrity sighting.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Morocco, The Best Cultural Tours in Morocco, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in France, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in France.


Which place is cheaper, Saint-Tropez or Zagora?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Zagora is $50, while the average daily cost in Saint-Tropez is $159. 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 Zagora and Saint-Tropez in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Zagora $36
    Saint-Tropez $93
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Zagora $72
    Saint-Tropez $186
Compare Hotels in Zagora and Saint-Tropez

Looking for a hotel in Zagora or Saint-Tropez? 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 Zagora


Hotels in Saint-Tropez


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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: Zagora Hotel Prices and Saint-Tropez Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Zagora $1.42
    Saint-Tropez $37

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Zagora

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Zagora:

  • Airport Private Transfer: $35

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Saint-Tropez

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Saint-Tropez:

  • Santorini Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer to Santorini: $60
  • Private Direct Transfer From Saint Tropez to Marseille: $184
  • Private Direct Transfer From Saint Tropez to Nice: $268
  • Private Transfer From Saint Tropez To Nice, 2 Hour Stop in Cannes: $290
  • Private Transfer from Nice to St Tropez: $305
  • Private transfer from St Tropez to Nice: $305
  • Private Transfer from Nice to St Tropez: $310
  • Private transfer from St Tropez to Nice: $321

Is it cheaper to fly into Zagora or Saint-Tropez?

Prices for flights to both Saint-Tropez and Zagora 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
    Zagora $13
    Saint-Tropez $41

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Saint-Tropez

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Saint-Tropez.

  • Saint Tropez : Food tour and highlights: $118
  • Saint Tropez unical food tour !: $120

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Zagora $2.85
    Saint-Tropez $28

Tours and Activities in Zagora

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

  • 2 Days Tour to Zagora Desert with sunset from Marrakech: $82
  • Marrakech: 2-Day Sahara Desert Tour Zagora & BenHaddou: $111
  • 2 days tour from Zagora to Erg Chegaga: $136
  • Zagora to Erg chigaga desert tour & 4x4 (All-inclusive) 2-Days: $164
  • Zagora to Erg chigaga desert tour & 4x4 (All-inclusive) 2-Days: $164
  • Private Day Camel Trekking Tour in Draa Valley from Zagora: $214
  • From 2-Day Desert Tour to Erg Chegaga: $288
  • From Agadir or Taghazout: 2-Day Sahara Desert Tour to Zagora: $353
  • From Agadir or Taghazout: 2-Day Sahara Desert Tour to Zagora: $356
  • From Agadir or Taghazout: 2-Day Sahara Desert Tour to Zagora: $376
  • From Agadir 4 Days 3 night Désert Tours to Marrakech: $1,326

Tours and Activities in Saint-Tropez

Here are a few actual costs in Saint-Tropez for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Guided walking tour of Saint Tropez: $26
  • Kayak Experience in Ramatuelle Reserve: $41
  • FREJUS - ACTIVITY and ADVENTURE in Survival Techniques KATALANTA: $49
  • Saint Tropez: Half-Day Coastline Catamaran Sailing Tour: $59
  • Ramatuelle: Tracks & Tasting Winery Tour by Mountain E-Bike: $80
  • Saint Tropez : Netflix Emily in Paris Tour: $102
  • From BB to Emily in Paris: the beauties' tour of Saint Tropez: $104
  • Saint Tropez : Private Walking tour with a Tropezienne guide: $128
  • St Tropez and Port Grimaud Full Day Sightseeing Tour: $131
  • From Cannes: St Tropez & Port Grimaud Sightseeing Tour: $134
  • From Nice: St Tropez & Port Grimaud Full Day Tour: $134
  • Saint Tropez : tour and sweet tasting: $160

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Zagora -
    Saint-Tropez $21

Sample the Local Flavors in Saint-Tropez

Also in Saint-Tropez, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Horse riding in the vineyards of Grimaud + wine tasting: $86
  • Horse back riding + wine tasting in Ramatuelle: $95
  • Small group wine tour from Saint-Tropez: $117
  • Provence Day, Saint Tropez Grimaud village Wine tasting: $118
  • Small group wine tour in the vineyards of the Gulf of St-Tropez: $119
  • Private 1/2 day wine tour St-Tropez: $141
  • Private wine tour in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez: $250
  • Vintage wine tour in Saint-Tropez: $631


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

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


Which is Bigger, Zagora or Saint-Tropez?

Zagora has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Saint-Tropez. When comparing the sizes of Zagora and Saint-Tropez, 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.