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

Should you visit Alicante or Agadir?

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 Alicante and Agadir can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Alicante or Agadir?

Alicante

Alicante is a gorgeous coastal city in the Costa Blanca region, on the east coast of Spain. The region is famous for its white sandy beaches, the party-haven of Benidorm and the stunning palm tree-lined boulevard in the city of Alicante. I have been visiting Alicante for close to 20 years, so, it has become almost a second home to me. Here are my top tips to have the best vacation in Alicante.

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 2-Week Tours from Madrid, The Best 2-Week Tours from Barcelona, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Morocco, and The Best Adventure Tours to Morocco.


Which place is cheaper, Agadir or Alicante?

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 Alicante is €179, while the average daily cost in Agadir is €65. 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 Alicante and Agadir in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Alicante 42
    Agadir 38
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Alicante 84
    Agadir 76
Compare Hotels in Alicante and Agadir

Looking for a hotel in Alicante 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 Alicante


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: Alicante Hotel Prices and Agadir Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Alicante -
    Agadir 3.96

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Alicante

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Alicante:

  • Algar Waterfalls with Transfer from Alicante and Benidorm: $60
  • Canelobre Caves and Busot Tour with Transfer from Alicante: $61
  • Alicante to Alicante Airport (ALC)- Departure Private Transfer: $63
  • Alicante Airport(ALC) to Alicante City - Arrival Private Transfer: $63
  • Alicante : Highest DE Spain cave with transfer included: $63
  • Alicante; Cuevas del Canelobre and Busot Local Guide with Transfer: $68
  • Private Transfer from Alicante Ciudad to Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport: $73
  • Alicante; Wine Tour Wine Tasting, Food and Transfer: $75
  • Private Transfer from Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport to Torrellano: $76
  • Alicante and Benidorm: Guadalest Castle Tour including Transfer: $78
  • Private Transfer from Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport to Gran Alacant: $81
  • Private Transfer from Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport to Mutxamel: $81

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
    12

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Agadir

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Agadir:

  • Agadir Buggy Adventure + Berber Tea Experience & Transfers: $34
  • Agadir Crocoparc With Transfer & Admission ticket: $37
  • Agadir Private transfer from Agadir (AGA) Airport to Tiznit city or Aglou beach: $119
  • Buggy tour with transfers & Camel Ride : $45
  • transfer from Agadir airport or city to Essaouira one-way: $84
  • 30-Minute Jet Ski Adventure with Transfer – Agadir: $62
  • 30-Minute Jet Ski Ride with Transfer – Agadir: $63
  • 4×4 Jeep Sahara Desert Tour with Lunch & Hotel Transfers: $36
  • Agadir 24/7 Private Airport Transfer Service: $33
  • Agadir Airport Private Transfer Comfort and Punctuality Guaranteed: $26
  • Agadir Airport Transfer from/to Taghazout: $60
  • Agadir Airport Transfer to Taghazout Hotels: $31

Is it cheaper to fly into Alicante or Agadir?

Prices for flights to both Agadir and Alicante 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
    Alicante 124
    Agadir 21

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Alicante

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

  • Evening Spanish Tapas Cooking Class with Drinks in Alicante: $43
  • Alicante Paella Cooking Class, Tapas, Drinks and Marketplace: $58
  • Paella & Sangria Cooking Class in Alicante with Market Visit: $58
  • Fuse Spanish With Italian For Dinner In Mutxamel: $98
  • Make and enjoy a real Neapolitan pizza in Spain: $104
  • Alicante PRIVATE Food Tour With Locals: 10 Food & Drink Tastings Included: $162

Typical Food Prices in Agadir

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


  • Dinner
    22
  • Dinner
    7.07

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Agadir

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

  • Fantazia Show & Dinner, A Night of Moroccan Elegance - Agadir: $5.00
  • Sunset Camel Ride with BBQ Dinner : $24
  • Agadir 4x4 Safari camels at sunset and dinner: $25
  • Experience Sunset Camel Trek with Barbecue Dinner – Agadir: $29
  • Savor a Sunset Camel Ride with Barbeque Dinner – Agadir: $29
  • Sunset Horse or Camel Ride with Dinner in Habitant House: $30
  • Enjoy Sun Set View with Camel Ride & Barbeque Dinner - Aagdir: $30
  • Enjoy a Sunset Camel Ride with a Barbeque Dinner – Agadir: $30
  • Sunset Camel Riding + sandbording in desert and dinner with abdo: $33
  • Agadir Camel Trek Sunset Tour with Dinner Barbecue: $33
  • Agadir Camel Riding +Sunset and Dinner( barbecue): $36
  • Daily walks at sunset with "barbecue - couscous" dinner: $38

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Alicante 53
    Agadir 3.03
Typical Entertainment Prices in Alicante

Here are a few typical costs in Alicante for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • Food and Tapas Tour (for 2)
    54
  • Catamaran Cruise (for 2)
    67
  • Wine Tasting Tour (for 2)
    120
  • Walking Tour (for 2)
    60

Tours and Activities in Alicante

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

  • Alicante Secret Society Exploration Game and Tour: $5.95
  • Museum of Illusions Alicante Entrance ticket: $23
  • Hot Spots Urban Tour with Advice Art and Activities: $31
  • Shared Walking Tour Experience in Alicante Spain : $35
  • Alicante Food and Tapas Tour with a Local Guide : $35
  • Alicante Historic Small Group Tour with Tapas Tasting: $35
  • Tuk Tuk Tour in Alicante: $36
  • Alicante City & Beach Bike Tour : $36
  • Alicante E-Bike Coast Tour with Román Fishpond and Snorkeling: $42
  • City Bike Tour in Alicante: $42
  • Alicante Like a Local: Customized Private Tour: $57
  • Guadalest and Algar Waterfalls Tour from Alicante or Benidorm: $59

Typical Entertainment Prices in Agadir

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


  • Show Tickets
    2.12

Tours and Activities in Agadir

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

  • Guided tour of Argan Oil production factory for organic cosmetics: $4.77
  • Sandboarding Experience Caves view & Moroccan Breakfast - Agadir: $5.00
  • Essaouira Delights Day Adventure & Historical Wonders - Agadir: $5.00
  • City Tour Explore the Best of the City - Agadir: $5.00
  • Camel Riding Adventure through the Forest & River – Agadir: $5.00
  • Explore Taroudant & Tiout Full Day Tour with Lunch - Agadir: $5.00
  • Botanica Cooperative Guided Tour Organic Argan Secrets: $5.38
  • Sandboarding Adventure in Timlalin Dunes: $8.00
  • Guided city tour with Kasbah and Souk El Had: $9.86
  • Agadir City Tour : $12
  • Agadir City Tour with Sunset at Agadir Oufella: $13
  • Agadir Shared Tour with Photography and Walking: $13

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Alicante -
    Agadir -

Sample the Local Flavors in Alicante

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

  • Alicante Wine Tasting and Tapas Club: $42
  • Guided tour of Vinalopó Castles and Wine Tasting: $89
  • Alicante Wine Tasting and Tapas for Foodies: $161
  • Wine tasting and tapas premium in Alicante : $179
  • Total Alicante walking tour, tapas and wine tasting: $292


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

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


Which is Bigger, Alicante or Agadir?

Agadir has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Alicante. When comparing the sizes of Alicante 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.


When is the best time to visit Alicante or Agadir?

Alicante has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Agadir experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.

Should I visit Alicante or Agadir in the Summer?

The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Alicante and Agadir. The summer months attract visitors to Alicante because of the beaches and the family-friendly experiences. Agadir attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

Alicante is around the same temperature as Agadir in the summer. The daily temperature in Alicante averages around 25°C (77°F) in July, and Agadir fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Agadir this time of the year. In Alicante, it's very sunny this time of the year. Alicante usually receives more sunshine than Agadir during summer. Alicante gets 341 hours of sunny skies, while Agadir receives 253 hours of full sun in the summer.

In July, Alicante usually receives more rain than Agadir. Alicante gets 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Agadir receives 0 mm (0 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Alicante 25°C (77°F) 
    Agadir 26°C (79°F)

Should I visit Alicante or Agadir in the Autumn?

The autumn brings many poeple to Alicante as well as Agadir. The shopping scene are the main draw to Alicante this time of year. The warm climate attracts visitors to Agadir throughout the year.

In the autumn, Alicante is cooler than Agadir. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Alicante in October average around 20°C (68°F), and Agadir averages at about 22°C (72°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Agadir. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Alicante this time of the year. In the autumn, Alicante often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Agadir. Alicante gets 225 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Agadir receives 238 hours of full sun.

Alicante usually gets more rain in October than Agadir. Alicante gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Agadir receives 22 mm (0.9 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Alicante 20°C (68°F) 
    Agadir 22°C (72°F)

Should I visit Alicante or Agadir in the Winter?

Both Agadir and Alicante are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Alicante for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Plenty of visitors come to Agadir because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

In January, Alicante is generally cooler than Agadir. Daily temperatures in Alicante average around 11°C (52°F), and Agadir fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).

It's quite sunny in Agadir. Alicante usually receives less sunshine than Agadir during winter. Alicante gets 178 hours of sunny skies, while Agadir receives 223 hours of full sun in the winter.

In January, Alicante usually receives less rain than Agadir. Alicante gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Agadir receives 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Alicante 11°C (52°F) 
    Agadir 15°C (59°F)

Should I visit Alicante or Agadir in the Spring?

Both Agadir and Alicante during the spring are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Alicante in the spring for the beaches. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Agadir year-round.

Alicante is cooler than Agadir in the spring. The daily temperature in Alicante averages around 16°C (60°F) in April, and Agadir fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).

In Agadir, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Alicante. In the spring, Alicante often gets less sunshine than Agadir. Alicante gets 243 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Agadir receives 273 hours of full sun.

Alicante usually gets more rain in April than Agadir. Alicante gets 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Agadir receives 13 mm (0.5 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Alicante 16°C (60°F) 
    Agadir 19°C (66°F)

Typical Weather for Agadir and Alicante

Alicante Agadir
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 11°C (52°F) 20 mm (0.8 in) 15°C (59°F) 37 mm (1.5 in)
Feb 13°C (55°F) 27 mm (1.1 in) 16°C (61°F) 29 mm (1.1 in)
Mar 14°C (57°F) 25 mm (1 in) 19°C (66°F) 25 mm (1 in)
Apr 16°C (60°F) 34 mm (1.3 in) 19°C (66°F) 13 mm (0.5 in)
May 19°C (66°F) 32 mm (1.3 in) 20°C (68°F) 7 mm (0.3 in)
Jun 22°C (72°F) 22 mm (0.9 in) 23°C (73°F) 1 mm (0 in)
Jul 25°C (77°F) 4 mm (0.2 in) 26°C (79°F) 0 mm (0 in)
Aug 26°C (78°F) 8 mm (0.3 in) 26°C (79°F) 1 mm (0 in)
Sep 23°C (73°F) 41 mm (1.6 in) 23°C (73°F) 1 mm (0 in)
Oct 20°C (68°F) 66 mm (2.6 in) 22°C (72°F) 22 mm (0.9 in)
Nov 15°C (59°F) 42 mm (1.7 in) 19°C (66°F) 29 mm (1.1 in)
Dec 12°C (54°F) 34 mm (1.3 in) 16°C (61°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)