Which place is cheaper, Budva or Casablanca?
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 Casablanca or Budva?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Casablanca or Budva, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Casablanca or Budva?
Casablanca
Casablanca is so much more than a classic Bogart movie with killer one-liners. It is also the largest, most cosmopolitan city in the country of Morocco. Sitting at the economic and industrial heart of this region, Casablanca has a population of approximately four million. Brush up on your high school French before visiting this lively city as it's the main language spoken by the locals. While this is the most liberal and progressive city in Morocco, remember to be cautious in this region of the world with your western views.
Budva
A coastal resort in Montenegro, Budva is probably the country's most popular tourist destination. Not only does it host a number of great beaches, but it is also home to a picturesque old town center located on a small peninsula. Some of its best features include narrow winding lanes, historic buildings, churches, and small squares.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Morocco, The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Montenegro, and The Best Adventure Tours to Montenegro.
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Casablanca Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCasablanca $95Budva $133
The average daily cost (per person) in Casablanca is $95, while the average daily cost in Budva is $133. 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 Casablanca and Budva in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCasablanca $47Budva $43
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCasablanca $94Budva $86
Compare Hotels in Casablanca and Budva
Looking for a hotel in Casablanca or Budva? 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.
Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world. Compare prices for multiple destinations when planning your next trip.
Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Casablanca Hotel Prices and Budva Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Casablanca $12Budva $24
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Casablanca
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Casablanca:
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Train from Airport (for 2)$7.75
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Taxi Ride$8.86
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Casablanca
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Casablanca:
- One-Way Transfer from Casablanca to Fez via rabat : $241
- Private Transfer From Casabalanca To Fez: $137
- Private Transfer Marrakech-Casablanca: $173
- Airport Transfer Marrakech: $14
- Airport Transfer from Casablanca to Fez: $149
- Airport transfer from Casablanca airport to Marrakech: $112
- Airport transfers : $50
- Arrival Casablanca Airport CMN Transfer to Hotels Accommodation: $30
- Best Private Transfers Between Casablanca & Fez : $167
- Casablanca Airport (CMN) to Casablanca City Center Private Transfer: $30
- Casablanca Airport (CMN) to Casablanca Port - Private Transfer: $27
- Casablanca Airport CMN to Hotels In Different Cities Private Transfers: $78
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Budva
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Budva are as follows:
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Daily Car Rental$76
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Budva
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Budva:
- Private Transfer from Budva to Podgorica Airport and city: $46
- AIRPORT TRANSFER Montenegro Budva Tivat Podgorica Kotor Perast: $68
- Tivat to Budva private one way transfer: $107
- Private Transfer from Petrovac to Tivat Airport (TIV): $111
- Kotor to Budva one way transfer: $111
- Private Transfer from Petrovac to Tivat airport: $131
- Private transfer Tivat/Kotor/Budva-Podgorica: $149
- Private Transfer from Bar to Tivat Airport (TIV): $168
Is it cheaper to fly into Casablanca or Budva?
Prices for flights to both Budva and Casablanca 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 dayCasablanca $37Budva $63
Typical Food Prices in Casablanca
Some typical examples of dining costs in Casablanca are as follows:
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Breakfast$3.32
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Lunch$9.96
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Dinner at Rick's Cafe (for Two)$36
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Casablanca
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Casablanca.
- Night City Ride with Dinner and Lighthouse Views: $18
- Traditional Cooking Courses in Casablanca : $55
- Casablanca Night Tour with Andalusian Dinner Show: $59
- Local Market Virtual Visit+Moroccan cooking with a local family: $59
- Moroccan Cooking Class Casablanca: $60
- Cooking Moroccan Food with local & try Traditional Clothes: $60
- Casablanca Evening Food Tour with 10Tastings & Traditional Dinner: $71
- Casablanca City Night Tour and Traditional Moroccan Dinner: $71
- Street Private Guided Food Tour with Tastings at Casablanca: $75
- Private Moroccan Cooking Class in Casablanca with a Local Expert: $100
- Explore Casablanca Night Spa Relaxing Hammam and Dinner Included: $100
- Dinner and DJ Night on The James Rooftop An Elevated Casablanca : $108
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Casablanca $9.89Budva $26
Tours and Activities in Casablanca
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Casablanca are as follows:
- Skip the line Hassan 2 mosque Premium Tour entry ticket included: $16
- Casablanca City Tour with Couscous Meal and Souvenir Gift: $18
- Skip the line Hassan II Mosque guided Tour entry tickets included: $19
- Guided tour mosque hassan2, ticket included, skip the line: $30
- Exclusive tour of Casablanca with access to the Hassan II Mosque: $30
- Casablanca Walking Tour with Local Guide: $31
- Casablanca Hassan II Mosque Guided Tour with Entrance Ticket: $35
- Casablanca Guided Tour: $36
- Casablanca Guided Tour : Top-Rated Tour of Casablanca Highlights: $38
- Private Tour of casablanca city from any hotel & cruise: $38
- 11 Km Guided Bike Tour in Lively Casablanca: $39
- Tour of Casablanca from cruise or hotels: $39
Tours and Activities in Budva
Here are a few actual costs in Budva for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 1-Hour Guided Lipa Cave Adventure in Montenegro: $19
- Tour Cetinje, Lovćen & Mausoleum: $24
- Kayak & Hike Experience on Sveti Nikola Island: $53
- 3-Hour Paddle Board or Kayak Tour to Coastal Caves: $53
- Night Lights Kayaking Tour: $53
- Budva Bay: Kayak & SUP Tour to Coastal Caves: $54
- 2-Hour «Night Lights» Kayak Tour: $54
- Small group kayaking tour from Budva to Sveti Nikola island caves: $60
- Boka Bay: Kotor, Cave, Herceg Novi, & Lady of the Rocks Tour: $69
- Full-Day Boka Bay Cruise Tour from Budva with Guide: $70
- Great tour of coastal monasteries in Budva - Walking on the path of history!: $72
- Budva Diving - Scuba Diving Experience: $74
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCasablanca -Budva $17
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Casablanca and Budva, we can see that Budva is more expensive. And not only is Casablanca much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Casablanca is in Africa and Budva 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 Casablanca would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Casablanca 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 Budva would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Budva than you might in Casablanca.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Casablanca Expensive? and Is Budva Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Casablanca or Budva?
Casablanca has a larger population, and is about 670 times larger than the population of Budva. When comparing the sizes of Casablanca and Budva, 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.
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.