Which place is cheaper, Genoa or Essaouira?
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 Essaouira or Genoa?
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 Essaouira and Genoa can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Essaouira or Genoa?
Essaouira
Essaouira is a beautiful beach town on the Atlantic coast of Morocco. The city has a pleasant medina that has been named a UNESCO World Heritage site and is interesting to explore. It's an 18th century fortified town with a lot of character and charm. The city is rich and culture and you'll find a handful of art galleries throughout the town. The city is also a gathering place for artists and musicians, particularly during the Gnaoua Festival of World Music, which takes place the last week of June. This event attracts about 450,000 visitors yearly.
Genoa
Located on the coast of northwest Italy, Genoa is a port city and capital of the Liguria region. With a long history as a rich and powerful trade center, Genoa's past of many centuries is still visible in its old port, stunning architecture, and charming alleyways. A traveler can spend days walking along seaside villas, admiring towering churches, and shopping the boutiques of the city. Genoa is also the birthplace of Christopher Columbus, featuring what is thought to be his birth home and many other quaint abodes.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Morocco, The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Italy, and The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayEssaouira $62Genoa $221
The average daily cost (per person) in Essaouira is $62, while the average daily cost in Genoa is $221. 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 Essaouira and Genoa in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEssaouira $29Genoa $102
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEssaouira $58Genoa $204
Compare Hotels in Essaouira and Genoa
Looking for a hotel in Essaouira or Genoa? 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: Essaouira Hotel Prices and Genoa Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Essaouira $2.21Genoa $9.90
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Essaouira
Also for Essaouira, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport transfer from Essaouira to Agadir: $256
- Private transfer Essaouira Ouarzazate.: $240
- Transfer from Essaouira to your Riad or Hotel in Marrakech: $179
- Transfer from Essaouira to Marrakech city or Marrakech airport: $143
- Transfer from Essaouira to Marrakech city or Marrakech airport: $128
- Airport transfer, Departure : Essaouira, Arrival : Agadir: $128
- Transfer from Essaouira to Marrakech city or Marrakech airport: $127
- Private transfer Essaouira to Marrakech or Marrakech / essaouira : $119
- Private transfer Marrakech to Essaouira or Essaouira toMarrakech : $114
- Transfert Marrakech to Essaouira Or Essaouira to Marrakech : $114
- Private transfer Essaouira Safi.: $112
- Private Transfer from Marrakech to Essaouira 1 to 4 people: $109
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Genoa
Also for Genoa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Genoa Airport (GOA) to Milan - Arrival Private Transfer: $299
- Private transfer from Genova Airport to Portofino : $298
- Departure Private Transfer from Genoa to La Spezia by Car or Van: $278
- Private Transfer from Genoa hotels to Serravalle Designer Outlet: $252
- Private Transfer from Santa Margherita Cruise Port to Genoa city: $189
- Private Transfer from Santa Margherita Port to Genoa Airport GOA: $189
- Savona Port to Genoa Airport (GOA) - Departure Private Transfer: $165
- Genoa hotels to Savona Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $165
- Savona Cruise Port to Genoa Hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $153
- Genoa Airport (GOA) to Portofino - Arrival Private Transfer: $142
- Private Transfer from/to Genoa to/from Portofino: $134
- Genoa Private one way Transfer from/to Airport to/from hotel: $88
Is it cheaper to fly into Essaouira or Genoa?
Prices for flights to both Genoa and Essaouira 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 dayEssaouira $26Genoa $106
Typical Food Prices in Essaouira
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Essaouira:
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Baklava$1.55
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Breakfast Crepes$0.55
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Fish for Lunch$17
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Essaouira
For Essaouira, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Traditional Moroccan Cooking Class: $39
- Essaouira Moroccan Cooking Class Experience: $42
- Essaouira Sunset Experience, Waterfall Walk & Romantic Dinner: $43
- Al Aaila Farm Moroccan Natural And Healthy Cooking Experience: $54
- l'Atelier - Moroccan Cooking Workshop in Essaouira: $72
- Essaouira Food Tour: $88
- Berber Cooking Class at a Farm in the Countryside & shopping at a rural Souk.: $106
- 3 hours Camel Ride in Essaouira with Dinner and Overnight in Berber Camp: $219
- 3 Hours Horse Riding with Dinner and Overnight Berber Camp: $220
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Genoa
For Genoa, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Genoa Street Food Tour with a Local: $48
- Taste A Full Meal Walking Food Tour by Do Eat Better: $59
- Traditional Food Tour with Drinks: $67
- Guided Food Tour with Wine Tastings in Genoa: $69
- Guided Food Tour with Wine Tastings in Genoa: $71
- Genoa Old town Food Tour: $80
- Genoese cooking lesson in the with lunch in the terrace: $82
- Itinerant dinner in the old town: $82
- Santa Margherita Ligure Food Tour Tastes of the Italian Riviera: $82
- Santa Margherita: Food Tour, flavors of the Ligurian Riviera: $93
- Santa Margherita Food Tour : flavours of the Ligurian Riviera: $96
- Cesarine: Dining & Cooking Demo at Local's Home in Genoa: $102
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Essaouira $13Genoa $23
Tours and Activities in Essaouira
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Essaouira.
- Big Cap Sim dunes and forest 3 hours tour.: $76
- 1 Day Horseback Riding Tour with Overnight Stay in Berber Tent: $298
- 1 Hour Quad Bike Adventure in Essaouira Forest Beach: $42
- 1-Day Quad Adventure in Essaouira near Marrakech: $211
- 2 Hour Quad & ATV Experience: $59
- 2 Hours Dromedary Ride Tour in Essaouira Morocco: $54
- 3-Days Desert Tour From Fes to Marrakech : $227
- 3-Hour Quad Biking Adventure in Essaouira: $89
- Authentic Berber Tour near Essaouira – Fishing,Tagine & Waterfall: $72
- Big dunes and atlantic coast tour 2 HOURS: $62
- Day Tour on Dromedary and Overnight Stay Near Essaouira Morocco: $298
- Discovery Tour around Essaouira by Electric Motorcycle: $116
Tours and Activities in Genoa
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Genoa.
- 1.5 Hour Food Guided Tour & Sightseeing in Genoa: $50
- 2 Hours Private Historical Tour in Genoa: $114
- Best of Private Walking Tour with Local: $107
- City Sightseeing Genoa Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $30
- Discover Private Guided City Tour by Car: $222
- E-bike tour in Genova: $90
- Experience Savona With Local Professional Guide from Criuse Port: $225
- From Boat Tour to Portofino with Free Time to Explore: $30
- From Full-Day Tour of Genoa and Portofino: $104
- GENOA private tour: old port & historic center highlights: $397
- Genoa - Private Historic Walking Tour: $467
- Genoa : Highlights Private Bike Tour: $128
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayEssaouira $10Genoa $12
Sample the Local Flavors in Genoa
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Genoa:
- Easy Wine Tasting in Genoa City Center: $34
- Wine Tasting near the Aquarium of Genoa: $48
- Wine Tasting with Pesto, Focaccia Near Columbus House: $51
- Wine Tasting Near The Cruise: the best Italian wine: $57
- Wine Tasting in Genoa Near the Cruise: “the Best Italian Wine”: $59
- Genoa Food, Wine Tasting & History Walking Tour: $63
- Food and Wine Tasting Walking Tour: $69
- Genoa Walnut Sauce Experience with Mortar and Wine Tasting: $93
- CAMOGLI: PRIVATE Ligurian Wine Tasting Experience and walking on National Park: $161
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Essaouira and Genoa, we can see that Genoa is more expensive. And not only is Essaouira much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Essaouira is in Africa and Genoa 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 Essaouira would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Essaouira 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 Genoa would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Genoa than you might in Essaouira.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Essaouira Expensive? and Is Genoa Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Essaouira or Genoa?
Genoa has a larger population, and is about 9 times larger than the population of Essaouira. When comparing the sizes of Essaouira and Genoa, 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.