A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Fez vs. Budva for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Fez or Budva?

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

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Fez and Budva 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: Fez or Budva?

Fez

Fez is the historical capital of Morocco and has one of the country's most impressive and elaborate medinas. It's authentic and traditional atmosphere attracts travelers from all over the world. It's fun to wander the city's elaborate alleyways, sample the food, and soak up the sights and smells. In Fez's medina you'll find donkeys, carts, spices, and pottery. You'll find traditional foods, locals bartering for goods, and religious buildings that date back hundreds of years. The medina is also the world's largest car free urban zone.

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.


Which place is cheaper, Budva or Fez?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Fez 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 Fez and Budva in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Fez $35
    Budva $43
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Fez $70
    Budva $86
Compare Hotels in Fez and Budva

Looking for a hotel in Fez 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.

Hotels in Fez


Hotels in Budva


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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: Fez Hotel Prices and Budva Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Fez $17
    Budva $24
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Fez

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Fez:


  • Taxi Ride
    $2.21

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fez

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

  • Chefchaouen Transfer to or from Fes: $79
  • Private Arrival Transfer Fez Sais Airport : $24
  • Fes Airport Transfer: $100
  • Fes Saiss Private airport transfer with arrival and departure: $26
  • Fes to Chefchaouen Private Transfer: $137
  • Fes to Chefchaouen Private Transfer: $118
  • Fes to Tanger Via Meknes and Volubilis - Private Transfer : $190
  • Fes to Tangier Private One way Transfer OR THE OPPOSITE SIDE: $142
  • Fes transfers to Chefchaouen: $101
  • Fez : One-Way Private Airport Transfer: $15
  • Fez Airport Private Transfer : $42
  • Fez Airport Private Transfer Arrival - OR - Departure: $14

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Budva

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Budva are as follows:


  • Daily Car Rental
    $76

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Budva

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Budva:

  • Tivat to Budva private one way transfer: $107
  • Private transfer Tivat/Kotor/Budva-Podgorica: $149
  • Private Transfer from Petrovac to Tivat airport: $131
  • Private Transfer from Petrovac to Tivat Airport (TIV): $111
  • Private Transfer from Budva to Podgorica Airport and city: $46
  • Private Transfer from Bar to Tivat Airport (TIV): $168
  • Kotor to Budva one way transfer: $111
  • AIRPORT TRANSFER Montenegro Budva Tivat Podgorica Kotor Perast: $68

Is it cheaper to fly into Fez or Budva?

Prices for flights to both Budva and Fez 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
    Fez $45
    Budva $63
Typical Food Prices in Fez

For Fez, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Yogurt
    $0.66
  • Dinner for 2
    $13

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Fez

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

  • Lunch/Dinner with Moroccan family : $30
  • Fez Cooking Class at a Traditional Riad with Market Visit: $40
  • Cooking Class with Bread Workshop and Pastry in Fes: $48
  • Moroccan Cooking Class and Fez Market Visit and Meal: $50
  • Moroccan Cuisine Fez Cooking Class : $54
  • Moroccan Cooking Class at a Riad in Fez: $60
  • Unforgettable Fes Cooking Class with a local: $60
  • Private 5 h Fez Cooking Class with a local family: $60
  • Full Day Fes Cooking Class Experience: $64
  • Traditional Moroccan Cooking Course in Dar 7 Louyat: $65
  • Tagine cooking class in Fes: $65
  • Fes Cooking class: $72

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Fez $10
    Budva $26
Typical Entertainment Prices in Fez

Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Fez's activities, tours, and tickets:


  • Granary Fee
    $2.21

Tours and Activities in Fez

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

  • Zellige and Pottery Tour at our Studio in Fes: $5.95
  • Pottery, Zellige Tour at our Cooperative: $7.14
  • Private Half-Day Walking Tour of Fez Medina: $9.95
  • Half-Day Private Guided Walking Tour Exploring Fez Medina: $9.99
  • Fez Medina Half Day Private Walking Tour: $10
  • Fes Shared Full-Day Guided Tour : $11
  • Fez Tours : Guide and Monuments tickets are included: $12
  • Fes: Museum, Al Attarine Madrasa & Tannery and Medina Tour: $13
  • The Most FEScinating English Tour with a group : $14
  • Experience Meknes and Volubilis in a Day from Fez : $15
  • Small-Group Full-Day Meknes, Volubilis and Moulay Idriss Zerhoun Tour from Fez: $15
  • Half Day Guided Walking Tour in the Medina of Fez: $15

Tours and Activities in Budva

Here are a few actual costs in Budva for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Private Swimming and Boat Tour Trsteno Beach Budva: $179
  • 1-Hour Guided Lipa Cave Adventure in Montenegro: $19
  • Adrenaline Speedboat Tours through the Bay of Kotor: $118
  • Boka Bay: Kotor, Cave, Herceg Novi, & Lady of the Rocks Tour: $69
  • Budva 1 hour Private walking tour: $85
  • Budva Bay: Boat Tour with Snorkeling and Sightseeing: $76
  • Budva Bay: Kayak & SUP Tour to Coastal Caves: $54
  • Budva Diving - Scuba Diving Experience: $74
  • Budva old town private tour: $236
  • 2-Hour «Night Lights» Kayak Tour: $54
  • 3-Hour Paddle Board or Kayak Tour to Coastal Caves: $53
  • City Private Tour: $138

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Fez $13
    Budva $17

Sample the Local Flavors in Fez

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

  • Full-Day Boutique Winery and Wine Tasting Tour from Fez: $274


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Fez and Budva, we can see that Budva is more expensive. And not only is Fez much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Fez 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 Fez would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Fez 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 Fez.

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


Which is Bigger, Fez or Budva?

Fez has a larger population, and is about 210 times larger than the population of Budva. When comparing the sizes of Fez 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.