A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Merzouga vs. A Coruna for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Merzouga or A Coruna?

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

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Merzouga or A Coruna, 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: Merzouga or A Coruna?

Merzouga

Let's say you want to truly get away. I don't mean putting your ear buds in on some beach with a stronger on the next chair over. I mean really get away, and find yourself deserted. Merzouga, Morocco lets you do just that. This land of sand dune after sand dune is ideal for anyone yearning to ride a camel to the ends of civilization. And you'll find plenty of options to get here with a tour, or even on your own.

A Coruna

A Coruna is a busy port city located on a promontory of Spain's Galicia region. It is the capital city of a province of the same name, exhibiting a mix of the old and new from an ancient Roman lighthouse to modern apartments known for their glass balconies. Some of the highlights include the variety of architecture both age-old and modern, the old town, several museums, the harbor, and beaches.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco, The Best 10-Day Tours in Spain, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Spain.


Which place is cheaper, A Coruna or Merzouga?

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 Merzouga is $24, while the average daily cost in A Coruna is $128. 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 Merzouga and A Coruna in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Merzouga $11
    A Coruna $60
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Merzouga $22
    A Coruna $120
Compare Hotels in Merzouga and A Coruna

Looking for a hotel in Merzouga or A Coruna? 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 Merzouga


Hotels in A Coruna


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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: Merzouga Hotel Prices and A Coruna Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Merzouga -
    A Coruna $15

Hired Cars and Shuttles in A Coruna

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

  • Transfer from Coruna Airport to Ferrol: $143
  • Private Transfer from La Coruna Port to Santiago city hotels: $156
  • Private Transfer from La Coruna Port to Santiago Airport (SCQ): $158

Is it cheaper to fly into Merzouga or A Coruna?

Prices for flights to both A Coruna and Merzouga 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
    Merzouga $11
    A Coruna $58

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Merzouga

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Merzouga.

  • Exclusive Merzouga Desert Safari: Camel Ride, Sandsurf & Dinner: $47
  • From 1 Night in the luxury camp. Camel ride and dinner: $60
  • Cooking class in Merzouga Make Berber Madfouna in Sand: $60
  • Merzouga Luxury AC Camp: Camel Ride, Dinner & breakfast: $66
  • Sunset With Dinner And Berber Music in Merzouga Desert With 4WD : $66
  • Private Trip By Jeep In Merzouga Desert, Lunch with Berber Pizza: $90
  • Magical Dinner and Camel Trek with 1 Night In Merzouga Luxury Desert Camp: $105
  • 2 Nights Private Camp in Merzouga with Dinner and Camel Ride: $200

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in A Coruna

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

  • Food Market Shopping and Cooking Workshop in A Coruña: $117

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Merzouga -
    A Coruna $11

Tours and Activities in Merzouga

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Merzouga are as follows:

  • 3 hour Jeep Tour in Merzouga Desert : $119
  • Overnight Sahara Tours luxury camp : $72
  • Private Desert Tour and Visit to Nomadic Families: $108
  • 1 Hour Merzouga Buggy Desert Tour: $143
  • 1 Hour Merzouga Desert Buggy Experience: $153
  • 1 Night Camel Trekking Tour in Merzouga Desert Camp : $66
  • 1 hour Quad in the Sahara: Merzouga Off Roading Experience: Nature & Wildlife: $82
  • 2 days tour in Merzouga Erg Chabbi with 4WD Jeep and Camel Treck : $179
  • 2 hours Merzouga Dunes ATV Rental - Desert Quad Biking Tour: $116
  • 2-Days Merzouga tour from Errachidia: $200
  • 2-Night Desert Camp Experience with Jeep Tour in Merzouga: $140
  • 3 Days Tour From Marrakech To Sahara Desert Of Merzouga: $118

Typical Entertainment Prices in A Coruna

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


  • Tower of Hercules
    $3.52

Tours and Activities in A Coruna

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

  • A Coruña Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $5.15
  • Guided Tour Lugo: $30
  • EN Small Group Historic POR Coruña Walking Tour: $32
  • Segway Tour Tower of Hercules: $35
  • Discover La Coruña: Exclusive Cruise Tour from Coruña: $58
  • Private Walking Tour EN A Coruña with Beer or Wine: $66
  • E-bike Tour La Coruña: $70
  • Cathedrals Beach and Lugo Tour from A Coruña: $78
  • Full-Day Excursion to Santiago from A Coruña for Cruisers Only: $82
  • Excursion to Santiago de Compostela for cruises from Coruña: $83
  • 2 Hours Private Walking Tour in Lugo: $90
  • Private Tour of A Coruña Discover the city like a local: $100

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Merzouga -
    A Coruna $15


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

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