Which place is cheaper, Kotor or Ait Ben Haddou?
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 Ait Ben Haddou or Kotor?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Ait Ben Haddou and Kotor can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Ait Ben Haddou or Kotor?
Ait Ben Haddou
Think of a time when you've seen Jerusalem in a movie. Chances are what you're really looking at is the traditional, mud brick city of Ait Ben Haddou, Morocco. This city on the edge of the High Atlas Mountains has been an UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987, and has also been seen in movies like Lawrence of Arabia, Orson Welles' Sodom and Gomorrah, Jesus of Nazareth, the French version of Cleopatra, Bertolucci's Sheltering Sky, Scorsese's Kundun, Gillies MacKannon's Hideous Kinky, Ridley Scott's Gladiator, Oliver Stone's Alexander the Great, and in some scenes from Game of Thrones.
Kotor
A coastal town of Montenegro, Kotor is also a beautifully-preserved fortified, medieval town, featuring a labyrinth of cobbled streets, lively piazzas, historic churches, and a spread of bars and restaurants throughout its historic Old Town.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco, The Best Luxury Tours to Montenegro, and The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro.
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Ait Ben Haddou Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAit Ben Haddou $97Kotor $153
The average daily cost (per person) in Ait Ben Haddou is $97, while the average daily cost in Kotor is $153. 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 Ait Ben Haddou and Kotor in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAit Ben Haddou $28Kotor $57
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAit Ben Haddou $56Kotor $114
Compare Hotels in Ait Ben Haddou and Kotor
Looking for a hotel in Ait Ben Haddou or Kotor? 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: Ait Ben Haddou Hotel Prices and Kotor Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ait Ben Haddou $32Kotor $11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kotor
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kotor:
- Tivat Airport (TIV) to Kotor Cruise Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $79
- "Private Transfers & Day Tours in Montenegro: $119
- Airport Transfer Tivat/Porto Montenegro to Portonovi /Herceg Novi: $155
- Deluxe private transfer from or to Portonovi: $69
- Enjoy Private Transfers by Car or Van from Tivat Airport to Kotor or Budva: $71
- Kotor Cruise Port to Tivat Hotels Round-Trip Private Transfer: $79
- Kotor Cruise Port to Tivat hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $39
- Kotor to Podgorica one way transfer: $227
- Old Town Budva and Kotor Guided Tour with Transfers: $176
- Speedboat Tour or Transfer with Custom Options: $293
- Montenegro Luxury Transfers: $107
- Montenegro: Podgorica Airport to One&Only One-Way Transfer: $166
Is it cheaper to fly into Ait Ben Haddou or Kotor?
Prices for flights to both Kotor and Ait Ben Haddou 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 dayAit Ben Haddou $45Kotor $86
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kotor
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kotor.
- Handmade Pasta Cooking Class with Italian Chef in Montenegro: $54
- 3 Hour Kotor Food Tour - Rick Steves' Recommended: $167
- 3H Food Tour: $176
- Old Town Walking Tour and Cooking Class: $176
- Kotor City Tour and Cooking Class : $222
- Kotor private cooking class with lunch and Old town guided tour: $247
- Cooking class in a local home & old town walking tour: $334
- Private City Tour and Cooking Class: $363
- City, Perast, Our Lady of the Rocks and Cooking Class: $385
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ait Ben Haddou $31Kotor $9.76
Tours and Activities in Kotor
Here are a few actual costs in Kotor for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Kotor Historic Old Town Self Guided Audio App Walking Tour: $9.75
- Self-Guided Walking Tour of Kotor’s Old Town: $12
- Montenegro: Kotor,Budva Guided Tour: $16
- Private Guided Walking Tour: $19
- Blue cave speedboat tour for a lifetime memories: $22
- Perast and Island- Lady of the Rocks-Speedboat Tour: $22
- Group Boat Tour - Blue Cave - Our Lady Of The Rocks: $22
- Perast and Our Lady of the Rocks 1,5 hours tour - ticket tour: $24
- Our Lady of the Rocks and Perast Old Town Private Tour up to 6pax: $24
- Our Lady of the Rocks and Blue Cave Group Boat Tour: $25
- Tour Kotor - Perast Old Town - Island Our Lady of the Rocks - Every 2 hours: $26
- Kotor Old Town Walking Tour: $26
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAit Ben Haddou $6.80Kotor $9.98
Sample the Local Flavors in Kotor
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Kotor:
- Kotor : Old Town Food & Wine Tasting Tour: $117
- Skadar Lake National Park with Wine Tasting: $468
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ait Ben Haddou and Kotor, we can see that Kotor is more expensive. And not only is Ait Ben Haddou much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Ait Ben Haddou is in Africa and Kotor 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 Ait Ben Haddou would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Ait Ben Haddou 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 Kotor would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Kotor than you might in Ait Ben Haddou.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Ait Ben Haddou Expensive? and Is Kotor 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.