A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Chefchaouen vs. La Spezia for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Chefchaouen or La Spezia?

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

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Chefchaouen and La Spezia can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.

Where Should I go: Chefchaouen or La Spezia?

Chefchaouen

To feel like you've really stepped back in time to the glory days of Morocco, you're going to want to spend time in Chefchaouen. This town's beautiful medina is filled with white washed buildings with blue highlights. The wandering alleyways provide a fairy tale setting where you can relax for a few days. This mountainous region is a humble example of the classic picture of this area. Set against the backdrop of the Rif Mountains, the white and powder blue accented buildings and call to calls to prayer throughout the day let every visitor know they've arrived in a relaxing spot of peace and serenity.

La Spezia

Located on the coast beside the Ligurian Sea, La Spezia is known for its military and commercial harbors hosting the arsenal of the Italian Navy. It is also well connected by rail and by boat to Cinque Terre National Park - a unique collection of five medieval villages along the coastline - as well as other coastal towns of the region. Other attractions include a number of museums as well as an annual boat race called Palio de Golfo.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Italy, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Italy.


Which place is cheaper, La Spezia or Chefchaouen?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

  • Chefchaouen Prices
    Morocco Prices
    La Spezia Prices
    Italy Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Chefchaouen $78
    La Spezia $276

The average daily cost (per person) in Chefchaouen is $78, while the average daily cost in La Spezia is $276. 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 Chefchaouen and La Spezia in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Chefchaouen $27
    La Spezia $128
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Chefchaouen $54
    La Spezia $256
Compare Hotels in Chefchaouen and La Spezia

Looking for a hotel in Chefchaouen or La Spezia? 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 Chefchaouen


Hotels in La Spezia


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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: Chefchaouen Hotel Prices and La Spezia Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Chefchaouen $17
    La Spezia $48
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Chefchaouen

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Chefchaouen:


  • Taxi Ride
    $1.11

Hired Cars and Shuttles in La Spezia

Also for La Spezia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Transfer from La Spezia to Cinque Terre and Return to the Ship: $299
  • Arrival Private Transfer La Spezia to Genoa by Business or Luxury Vehicle: $278
  • Private Transfer La Spezia to Pisa by Business or Luxury Vehicle: $222
  • Private Transfer from La Spezia Cruise Port to Pisa Airport (PSA): $210
  • La Spezia Cruise Port to Pisa Intl Airport (PSA) - Departure Private Transfer: $210
  • Private Transfer from La Spezia to Cinque Terre by car or van: $155
  • La Spezia Cruise Port to La Spezia hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $134
  • Guided Tour of Florence & Pisa with Bus Transfer: $87
  • La Spezia Cruise Port to La Spezia hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $67
  • Private Transfer from La Spezia hotels to La Spezia Port: $67
  • La Spezia to La Spezia Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $67
  • Private Transfer from La Spezia Port to La Spezia Hotels: $67

Is it cheaper to fly into Chefchaouen or La Spezia?

Prices for flights to both La Spezia and Chefchaouen 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
    Chefchaouen $34
    La Spezia $112
Typical Food Prices in Chefchaouen

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Chefchaouen:


  • Lunch for Two
    $9.96
  • Dinner for Two
    $11
  • Cupcake
    $0.33
  • Nutella and Yogurt
    $2.21

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in La Spezia

For La Spezia, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Taste Cinque Terre on a Full Meal Food Tour: $99
  • Small-Group Street Food Tour: $104
  • Sunset Cruise with Aperitif and Dinner: $105
  • Taste Cinque Terre on a Food Tour by Do Eat Better: $106
  • Tour of Apericena at Sunset and Dinner on Boat: $108
  • La Spezia. Sunset Aperitif and Dinner on the Boat: $115
  • Cesarine: Dining & Cooking Demo at Local's Home in La Spezia: $118
  • La Spezia Cinque Terre Food Tour: $136
  • Private Cooking Class at a Local's Home: $169
  • Sunset dinner boat tour in the Gulf of Poets: $169
  • Cesarine: Home Cooking Class & Meal with a Local in La Spezia: $173
  • Cooking Class and Home Restaurant Experience: $175

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Chefchaouen $18
    La Spezia $46

Tours and Activities in La Spezia

For La Spezia, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Cinque Terre Private Wine And Views Tour: $298
  • Giraffe Boat Tour Unique Experience Beyond 5 Terre: $178
  • La Spezia Walking Tour: History, Panoramic Views, & Museum: $49
  • Pisa Tour by bus: $60
  • 3 Hour One-Way Boat Tour from La Spezia to Monterosso: $114
  • 3 Hours Sunset Boat Tour to Golfo dei Poeti Shared: $143
  • 4-Hour E-Bike Guided Tour of the Tellaro and Montemarcello Villages: $119
  • 5 LANDS LUXURY BOAT TOUR: $1,388
  • Best Florence and Pisa Excursion from La Spezia Cruise Port: $87
  • Best Florence and Pisa Tour for Cruise Visitors from La Spezia: $102
  • Best One Day Florence and Pisa Tour from your Cruise Ship: $96
  • Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $107

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Chefchaouen $15
    La Spezia $41

Sample the Local Flavors in La Spezia

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

  • From Hiking in the Cinque Terre with wine tasting and light lunch: $140


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

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


Which is Bigger, Chefchaouen or La Spezia?

La Spezia has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Chefchaouen. When comparing the sizes of Chefchaouen and La Spezia, 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.