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

Should you visit Zagora or Segovia?

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

Should I visit Zagora or Segovia? 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 Segovia?

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.

Segovia

Segovia is a historic town of Spain, predating the Roman Empire to a time of Celtic possession. The town is also capital of a province of the same name, and was declared an UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985 for its multitude of historic structures, including a Roman aqueduct, Gothic cathedral, and royal palace.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Morocco, The Best Cultural Tours in Morocco, The Best 10-Day Tours from Madrid, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Barcelona.


Which place is cheaper, Segovia 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 Segovia is $156. 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 Segovia in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Zagora $36
    Segovia $80
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Zagora $72
    Segovia $160
Compare Hotels in Zagora and Segovia

Looking for a hotel in Zagora or Segovia? 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 Segovia


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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 Segovia Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Zagora $1.42
    Segovia $26

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Zagora

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Zagora:

  • Airport Private Transfer: $35

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Segovia

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Segovia:

  • Private Transfer from Toledo or Avila to Madrid MAD by Minibus: $209
  • Balloon Ride with Transfer Option from Madrid: $262

Is it cheaper to fly into Zagora or Segovia?

Prices for flights to both Segovia 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
    Segovia $52

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Zagora $2.85
    Segovia $37

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 Segovia

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

  • Segovia Cathedral Entrance Ticket: $4.28
  • Skip the Line Admission Ticket to Cathedral of Segovia: $4.65
  • City on the Rock: Segovia Self-Guided Walking Tour: $5.99
  • Segovia from the Aqueduct to the Alcazar: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
  • Segovia Cathedral Guided Tour: $7.49
  • Cathedral Tower Guided Tour: $7.49
  • Guided Tour to Tower / Guided Tour of the Tower: $8.48
  • Segovia Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.75
  • Segovia Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.94
  • walking tour with views Eresma River Valley: $11
  • Nighttime Walking Tour: $13
  • E-ticket to Cathedral of Segovia with Audio Tour: $15

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Zagora -
    Segovia $26


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Zagora and Segovia, we can see that Segovia 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 Segovia 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 Segovia would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Segovia 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 Segovia Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Zagora or Segovia?

Segovia has a larger population, and is about 58% larger than the population of Zagora. When comparing the sizes of Zagora and Segovia, 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.