Which place is cheaper, Trento or Merzouga?
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 Merzouga or Trento?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Merzouga or Trento, 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 Trento?
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.
Trento
Amid stone castles of centuries past and Renaissance fountains, the ancient and modern world glide seamlessly together to create a quaint, elegant town. Trento is the capital of Trentino and is located on the Adige River valley. A most prominent city during the sixteenth century, Trento was once the location of the Council of Trent, wielding insurmountable power throughout the region. Though formerly part of Austria and Hungary-Austria, Trento finally was annexed by Italy in 1919. Because of its rich history, a great deal of breathtaking architecture can be found throughout the city, such as the Trento Cathedral and the Castello del Buonconsiglio. Despite its cultural and historic significance, however, Trento is also the capital of Italy's education, politics, and economy. From the top 30 universities in Italy, University of Trento ranks highly among them and has gained worldwide prestige. Compared to many other Italian metropolises, Trento is ranked highly for its quality of life, standard of living, and business and job opportunities for the population. In 2004, Trento was named the Alpine Town of the Year as well.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco, The Best Bicycle Tours in Italy, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMerzouga $24Trento $190
The average daily cost (per person) in Merzouga is $24, while the average daily cost in Trento is $190. 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 Trento in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMerzouga $11Trento $81
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMerzouga $22Trento $162
Compare Hotels in Merzouga and Trento
Looking for a hotel in Merzouga or Trento? 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: Merzouga Hotel Prices and Trento Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Merzouga -Trento $23
Is it cheaper to fly into Merzouga or Trento?
Prices for flights to both Trento 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
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Food Meals for one dayMerzouga $11Trento $85
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
Typical Food Prices in Trento
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Trento:
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Dinner at Pizzeria (for 2)$28
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Trento
For Trento, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Lunch or dinner and cooking demo at a local home in Trento: $102
- Small-group Street food tour in Trento: $106
- Trento Street Food Tour: $108
- 3 Hours and a Half Private Cooking Class in Trento: $125
- Private cooking class with lunch or dinner in Trento: $154
- Small Group Market tour and Cooking class in Trento: $155
- Private Pizza & Tiramisu Class at a Cesarina's home with tasting in Trento: $173
- Private Market Tour and Cooking Class with Lunch or Dinner in Trento: $226
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Merzouga -Trento $28
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
Tours and Activities in Trento
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Trento.
- Trento Highlights Scavenger Hunt and Self-Guided Tour: $3.59
- Trento Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $5.12
- Medieval to Modern Trento - Self Guided Walking Audio Tour: $6.99
- Trento Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide: $7.17
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Trento: $9.55
- Avio: Avio Castle Entry Ticket: $11
- Malcesine: Panoramic Cruise: $54
- guided e-bike rental tours: $58
- Long Cruise Gargnano: $63
- Malcesine: Sunset Romantic Cruise: $66
- Lake Garda: Dining Experience at a Local's Home: $99
- Small Group Market tour and Dining Experience at a Cesarina's home in Trento: $130
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMerzouga -Trento $23
Typical Alcohol Prices in Trento
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Trento are as follows:
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Beer with Dinner (for 2)$4.69
Sample the Local Flavors in Trento
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Trento:
- E-Trekking rental for Wine Tour Loop : $72
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Merzouga and Trento, we can see that Trento 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 Trento 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 Trento would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Trento 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 Trento Expensive?.
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.