Which place is cheaper, Fez or Mombasa?
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 Mombasa or Fez?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Mombasa and Fez. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Mombasa or Fez?
Mombasa
Mombasa is a beautiful, large city on the eastern coast of Kenya, bordering the Indian Ocean. The city is famous for its stunning beaches, friendly locals, and diverse marine life. Mombasa experiences a tropical climate year round, meaning temperatures rarely drop below 70° Fahrenheit. The rainiest months of the year are April and May and the driest months are January and February. Temperatures tend to be more mild from May through October, usually in the 70's and 80's. Temperatures get much warmer from November through April, with daily averages reaching the high 90's.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Kenya, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Kenya, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Morocco, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco.
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Mombasa Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMombasa $80Fez $95
The average daily cost (per person) in Mombasa is $80, while the average daily cost in Fez is $95. 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 Mombasa and Fez in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMombasa $26Fez $35
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMombasa $52Fez $70
Compare Hotels in Mombasa and Fez
Looking for a hotel in Mombasa or Fez? 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: Mombasa Hotel Prices and Fez Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Mombasa $18Fez $17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mombasa
Also for Mombasa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer From Mombasa (Moi Airport/SGR) To Diani: $35
- Safe Private Airport Transfer in Mombasa: $19
- Private Transfer: Mombasa SGR Train Station to Nyali/Bamburi: $42
- Private Transfer from Mombasa Cruise Port to Mombasa City Hotels: $79
- Private Transfer from Mombasa City to Moi Airport Mombasa (MBA): $43
- Private Transfer from Mombasa City Hotels to Mombasa Cruise Port: $79
- Private Transfer from Moi Airport Mombasa (MBA) to Mombasa City: $43
- Private Day Tour of Mombasa City with Transfers: $104
- Mombasa Train Station Private Transfer to Kikambala/Vipingo: $65
- Mombasa Town: Private Airport Transfer to Hotel and AirBnB: $40
- Mombasa SGR Train Station Private transfer to Shanzu/Mtwapa: $57
- Mombasa Private Airport Transfer: Cheap & Comfortable: $33
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Fez
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Fez:
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Taxi Ride$2.21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fez
Also for Fez, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- private transfer from fez to rabat city: $119
- private transfer fes to casablanca: $126
- Transfer to chefchaouen from fez with stop in volubilis : $149
- Transfer from Fez to Rabat (Private): $189
- Transfer from Fez airport to the hotel or riad: $26
- Transfer from Fes to Tangier : $190
- Transfer from Fes to Rabat: $173
- Transfer from Fes to Rabat: $152
- Transfer from Fes to Casablanca : $178
- Transfer from Fes to Casablanca: $179
- Transfer from Airport Fez to an Hotel in Fez (Including SIM Card): $12
- Transfer Private From Fes To Marrakesh: $221
Is it cheaper to fly into Mombasa or Fez?
Prices for flights to both Fez and Mombasa 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 dayMombasa $41Fez $45
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Mombasa
For Mombasa, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Swahili Street Food Tour: $50
- Fort Jesus Light and music Night Shows With Dinner.: $51
- Swahili food Cooking Class Experience: $51
- Savor Mombasa Food Safari with Dinner: $99
- Spicy Food Tour in Mombasa Streets And City tour: $150
Typical Food Prices in Fez
For Fez, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Yogurt$0.66
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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
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Mombasa $18Fez $10
Tours and Activities in Mombasa
For Mombasa, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Mombasa Getaway with Haller Park Tours: $150
- The Best Of Mombasa Walking Tour: $227
- Bus Tickets from Mombasa to Nairobi: $55
- DAY TOUR TO TSAVO EAST NATIONAL PARK FROM MOMBASA/DIANI: $340
- Day Tour To Tsavo East National Park: $240
- Day Tour to Tsavo East National Park: $380
- Day Tour to Tsavo East National Park from Mombasa or Diani: $278
- Day tour to Shimba hills National Reserve from Mombasa/Diani: $336
- Diani: Full-day Guided Mombasa City Tour from Diani: $110
- Fort Jesus Museum Walking Tour in Mombasa: $35
- From Mombasa/Diani/Mtwapa: Tsavo East National Park Day Tour: $202
- From Day Tour to Tsavo East National Park: $305
Typical Entertainment Prices in Fez
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Fez's activities, tours, and tickets:
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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:
- A Unique Experience In Fez With A Guide And A Driver (Full Day): $214
- Fes Sightseeing Private Tour: $131
- Fez day Tour with Local Guide & driver : $79
- Half Day Tour In Fez Medina With (Private) Tour Guide: $48
- walking Tour in the oldest part of Fez (3-4 hours): $36
- 1 Day Private Tour from Fez to Volubilis Moulay Idriss and Meknes: $51
- 1 night 2 days Desert tour From Fes back to Fes: $100
- 2 Day Luxury Desert Tour from Fes to Fes or Marrakech: $131
- 2 Day Private Fez Desert Tour to Merzouga: $232
- 2 Days 1 Night Desert Tour from Fes to Marrakech (Luxury Camp ): $155
- 2 Days 1 Night Sahara Desert Tour from Fes To Fes Or Marrakech: $155
- 2 Days Luxury Magic Morocco Desert Tour From Fes To Fes: $173
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMombasa $8.79Fez $13
Sample the Local Flavors in Mombasa
Also in Mombasa, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Coastal Pub Crawl - Bamburi Drunk Tour: $25
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 Mombasa and Fez, we can see that Fez is more expensive. And not only is Mombasa much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Mombasa would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Mombasa 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 Fez would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Fez than you might in Mombasa.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Mombasa Expensive? and Is Fez Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Mombasa or Fez?
Fez has a larger population, and is about 21% larger than the population of Mombasa. When comparing the sizes of Mombasa and Fez, 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.