Which place is cheaper, Lucca 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 Lucca?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Casablanca or Lucca, 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 Lucca?
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.
Lucca
Lucca is of interest to travelers for its impressive architecture, interesting history and unique defensive walls that were designed by Leonardo Da Vinci. Impressively, these walls were never breached. Today there is a ring park on top of the walls that is an enjoyable place to walk. The city dates back to the Etruscan and Ancient Roman times and much of the architecture remains today. The city was an independent city state until the 18th century and was the birth place of Giacomo Puccini, a world famous Italian opera composer.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Morocco, The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Italy, and The Best Historical Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCasablanca $95Lucca $160
The average daily cost (per person) in Casablanca is $95, while the average daily cost in Lucca is $160. 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 Lucca in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCasablanca $47Lucca $71
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCasablanca $94Lucca $142
Compare Hotels in Casablanca and Lucca
Looking for a hotel in Casablanca or Lucca? 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: Casablanca Hotel Prices and Lucca Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Casablanca $12Lucca $5.03
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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lucca
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lucca:
- Tasting in a Tuscan Vineyard with transfer from Lucca: $106
- Private Transfer from Lido di Camaiore to Pisa (PSA) Airport: $257
- Private Transfer from Lucca to Pisa (PSA) Airport: $263
Is it cheaper to fly into Casablanca or Lucca?
Prices for flights to both Lucca 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 $37Lucca $84
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lucca
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Lucca.
- Morning Food Tour with Snacks and Coffee: $82
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in San Miniato with Show Cooking: $101
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Capannori with Show Cooking: $102
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Pistoia with Show Cooking: $102
- Lucca’s Ultimate Food Tour: Full Tuscan Meal by Do Eat Better: $109
- 2Italia Lucca Food Tour: $114
- Lucca Walking Tour & Traditional Cooking Class with Wine: $115
- Lucca Walking Tour & Traditional Cooking Class with Wine: $118
- Typical Dining & Cooking Demo at Local's Home in Lucca: $131
- Cooking Class Lucca: $152
- Private Home-made Pasta Cooking Class: $152
- Traditional-Traditional Cooking Class cuisine course: $152
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Casablanca $9.89Lucca $6.66
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 Lucca
Here are a few actual costs in Lucca for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Walking tour of Lucca and its walls: $12
- Guided Walking Tour: $18
- 2-Hour City Center Walking Tour: $18
- join a 'must see' walking tour! (English): $18
- Renaissance City Walls Walking Tour: $18
- Guided City by Night Walking Tour: $18
- Your Lucca Walking Tour English OR Italian: $18
- Discover Lucca’s Secrets on a Guided Walking Tour: $18
- Self-Guided Tour by Bike: $21
- Self-Guided Tour by Bike with MAP: $21
- Walking Tour: Mysterious Lucca through Stories and Legends: $23
- Lucca Red Light Tour: Discovering the City's Naughty History: $23
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCasablanca -Lucca $15
Sample the Local Flavors in Lucca
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Lucca:
- Wine Tasting Experience - Tenuta Adamo Winery: $24
- Guided Winery Tour with Wine Tasting: $29
- Wine tasting in Lucca: $48
- Honest Wines- Wine tasting at Cantina Biagiotti: $60
- Added Organic Wine Tasting in San Miniato: $78
- Tuscany Wine Tours in a family winery Podere Pellicciano: $84
- Wine tasting in Versilia with sommelier - 5 wines and local products: $90
- Chianti Half-Day Wine Tour in the Tuscan Hills Small Group from Lucca: $94
- RomanticOpera concert in the artist's house on the hills and wine tasting: $104
- Guided E-Bike and Wine Tour: $127
- Guided E-Bike Tour with Wine Tasting from Lucca: $130
- Bike Ride & WIne Tasting: $144
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Casablanca and Lucca, we can see that Lucca 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 Lucca 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 Lucca would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lucca 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 Lucca Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Casablanca or Lucca?
Casablanca has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Lucca. When comparing the sizes of Casablanca and Lucca, 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.