Which place is cheaper, Strasbourg 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 Strasbourg?
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 Strasbourg can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Essaouira or Strasbourg?
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.
Strasbourg
Strasbourg is the capital and largest city of the Grand Est region of France and is the official seat of the European Parliament. Located close to the border with Germany in the historic region of Alsace, Strasbourg is the perfect introduction to all that is unique about Alsace - walking a fine tightrope between France and Germany and between a medieval past and a progressive future. Strasbourg has a range of attractions from a fascinating Gothic Cathedral to the old town's twisting alleys lined with crooked half-timbered houses and cozy winstubs (Alsatian taverns) by the canals. Strasbourg is famous for its Christmas market and gingerbread and is also home to the glittering EU Quarter and hosts France's second-largest student population. Strasbourg is immersed in the Franco-German culture and although violently disputed throughout history, has been a bridge of unity between France and Germany for centuries. The city center is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site, the first entire city to earn such an honor.
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 10-Day Tours from Paris, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Paris.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayEssaouira $62Strasbourg $199
The average daily cost (per person) in Essaouira is $62, while the average daily cost in Strasbourg is $199. 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 Strasbourg in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEssaouira $29Strasbourg $78
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEssaouira $58Strasbourg $156
Compare Hotels in Essaouira and Strasbourg
Looking for a hotel in Essaouira or Strasbourg? 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 Strasbourg Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Essaouira $2.21Strasbourg $52
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 Strasbourg
Also for Strasbourg, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Door-to-Door private transfer and driver from Strasbourg to Basel: $255
- Luxury Car Departure Transfer Strasbourg to Strasbourg Airport: $106
- Departure Transfer Strasbourg to Strasbourg Airport by Luxury Van: $75
- Private Transfer from Strasbourg Train Station to Hotel: $71
- Strasbourg Airport (SXB) Private Transfer to Strasbourg City: $70
- Strasbourg Private Transfer from Strasbourg Airport to City centre: $68
- Strasbourg Private Transfer from Strasbourg city centre to Strasbourg Airport: $68
Is it cheaper to fly into Essaouira or Strasbourg?
Prices for flights to both Strasbourg 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 $26Strasbourg $88
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 Strasbourg
For Strasbourg, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Food Tour and Old Town Walk: $101
- Strasbourg Food Tour : Gourmet private Tour with tastings: $112
- Strasbourg Food Tour - A Taste of Tradition by Do Eat Better: $118
- All-Inclusive Food Tour and Wine Experience: $150
- All-Inclusive Food Tour and Wine Experience: $155
- Tasting Strasbourg in Authentic Alsatian Food Tour: $166
- Strasbourg Food Tour: Food Lover’s Guided Walk with a Local: $222
- Strasbourg Food Tour: A Culinary Experience with a Local: $226
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Essaouira $13Strasbourg $28
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 Strasbourg
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Strasbourg.
- 2-Hour Strasbourg Euro Tour by Segway: $71
- Alsace Christmas Markets Day Tour from Strasbourg: $167
- Alsace Local Villages Small Group Guided Tour from Strasbourg: $90
- Alsace Wine Route Small Group Half-Day Tour with Tasting from Strasbourg: $117
- Alsace Wine Route Wineries & Tasting Small Group Guided Tour from Strasbourg: $197
- Alsatian brunch with immersive cellar tour: $58
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $108
- Christmas Magic: A Private Guided Walking Tour in Strasbourg: $1,278
- Culinary city tour in Strasbourg with tastings: $114
- Degustation and Walking Tour in Strasbourg: $25
- European Quarter Guided Walking Tour in Strasbourg: $31
- Evening Guided Tour in Strasbourg: $78
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayEssaouira $10Strasbourg $23
Sample the Local Flavors in Strasbourg
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Strasbourg:
- Winemaker's aperitif with Wine Tour and Wine Tasting : $16
- Wine tasting and immersive cellar tour: $23
- Alsatian Christmas Wine Tour and tasting : $30
- Wine tour, tasting and picnic basket: $58
- Wine tour, tasting and Alsatian meal - 100% immersive experience: $78
- Wine tour, tasting and Christmas meal: $83
- Wine tour of the Alsace wine route: $115
- From Medieval Villages & Wine Tasting Day Trip: $147
- Medieval Villages and Wine Tasting from Strasbourg: $149
- Strasbourg : Wine Tour by bike with a local: $164
- Alsace: Full-Day Wine Tour & Tastings from Strasbourg: $194
- Alsace Wine Tour Small Group Tour from Strasbourg: $203
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Essaouira and Strasbourg, we can see that Strasbourg 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 Strasbourg 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 Strasbourg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Strasbourg 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 Strasbourg Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Essaouira or Strasbourg?
Strasbourg has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Essaouira. When comparing the sizes of Essaouira and Strasbourg, 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.