Which place is cheaper, Biarritz or Ouarzazate?
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 Ouarzazate or Biarritz?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Ouarzazate and Biarritz 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: Ouarzazate or Biarritz?
Ouarzazate
Morocco can be quite an energetic country, but if you're looking for more of a quiet getaway, consider Ouarzazate. Small by Moroccan standards, this town is built up mostly around a main street – the Avenue Mohammad V. Ouarzazate. The name "Ouarzazate" comes from the Berber language meaning "without noise" or "without confusion." It was once a crossroad for a African traders traveling to northern cities in Morocco and Europe. Today, Ouarzazate is the largest town in the Moroccan Sahara, and its central location serves as a good home base touring the rest of Morocco.
Biarritz
Biarritz is an elegant seaside town on southwestern France's Basque coast that has been a popular resort since European royalty started visiting the area in the 1800s. It is located on France's Atlantic Coast in the Bay of Biscay. Half ritzy coastal resort, half summer surfer's hang-out, the seaside resort of Biarritz has been a favorite seaside getaway ever since Napoleon III and his Spanish-born wife Eugenie arrived during the mid-19th century. To entertain her court, the empress built a grand palace, which is now a luxurious hotel with a Michelin-starred restaurant. Other than this exquisite villa by the sea, the names of the streets in Biarritz also hint at the city's royal past: Avenue de l'Imperatrice, Avenue de la Reine Victoria, and Esplanade Elizabeth II. Mansions decked with steeples and spectacular windows recall the city's 19th-century splendors. Though the royal influence of Biarritz has faded, the city is still a popular tourist destination for those looking for a classic summer holiday. Pristine sandy beaches, beautiful coastal villas, and stylish restaurants offer a sophisticated ambience. Wide seafront promenades and well-placed benches allow visitors to soak up the stunning natural landscape. Biarritz is also the capital of surfing in Europe.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Morocco, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Morocco, The Best Tours for Seniors to France, and The Best Contiki Tours to France.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayOuarzazate $60Biarritz $183
The average daily cost (per person) in Ouarzazate is $60, while the average daily cost in Biarritz is $183. 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 Ouarzazate and Biarritz in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personOuarzazate $24Biarritz $87
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomOuarzazate $48Biarritz $174
Compare Hotels in Ouarzazate and Biarritz
Looking for a hotel in Ouarzazate or Biarritz? 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: Ouarzazate Hotel Prices and Biarritz Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ouarzazate $3.76Biarritz $44
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Ouarzazate
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Ouarzazate are as follows:
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Taxi Ride$2.21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ouarzazate
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ouarzazate:
- Private Ouarzazate Airport Transfer: $30
- Ouarzazate Airport Transfer: $30
- "Ouarzazate to Marrakech: Your Comfortable Private Transfer": $115
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Biarritz
Also for Biarritz, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Arrival Transfer BIQ Airport to Biarritz City by Minivan or SUV: $96
- Chauffeured Car Transfers between Biarritz and San Sebastian: $215
- Chauffeured car Transfers to Saint Jean Pied de Port: $191
- Private Transfer from Biarritz city to San Sebastian : $193
- Private Transfer from Biarritz city to San Sebastian Airport: $192
- Private transfer from Biarritz BIQ airport to San Sebastian: $251
Is it cheaper to fly into Ouarzazate or Biarritz?
Prices for flights to both Biarritz and Ouarzazate 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 dayOuarzazate $31Biarritz $69
Typical Food Prices in Ouarzazate
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Ouarzazate:
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Dinner for Two$12
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ouarzazate
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Ouarzazate.
- Private Berber Cooking Class at Fint Oasis with Lunch: $48
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Biarritz
For Biarritz, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Gastronomic tour & Food Tour in the Halles de Biarritz: $76
- Country Food Tour with a true native Basque !: $82
- Biarritz Guided Walking and Gourmet Tour Food Tour: $101
- Bayonne Food Tour: Journey Through Flavors (with food and drinks): $114
- Basque Country Food Tour: $262
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ouarzazate $12Biarritz $19
Tours and Activities in Ouarzazate
Here are a few actual costs in Ouarzazate for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 1 Hour Horse Riding Adventure in Ait Ben Haddou: $26
- 3 Days Group Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert: $119
- Ait-Ben-Haddou - City Tour: $24
- Guided tour of the Palmerie de Skoura by electric mountain bike : $54
- Marrakech Half-Day Guided City Tour : $72
- Marrakech Palm Grove 2-Hour Quad Biking Adventure.: $54
- Ouarzazate ‘Hollywood of Morocco’ Private Full-Day Tour with Ait Ben Haddou: $227
- Ouzoud Waterfall Day Tour from Marrakech: $32
- Private Full-Day Tour of Ouarzazate and Oasis Fint: $173
- Private One Day Tour AIT BENHADDOU and TELOUET via Ouarzazate: $119
- Private Quad Experience in the Ouarzazate Desert: $54
- Private half-day mountain bike tour discover Palmeraie Skoura: $33
Tours and Activities in Biarritz
For Biarritz, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Saint Jean de Luz Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $5.76
- Biarritz Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $5.76
- Bayonne Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $5.77
- Pierre IBAIALDE: Guided Tour Ham Workshop, tasting: $5.99
- Walking tours of Biarritz: $24
- Biarritz walking Tours : $30
- Bayonne Walking Tour: $30
- Guided Walking Tour: $34
- St Jean de Luz City Tour: $35
- Biarritz City Tour: $35
- Bayonne City Tour: $35
- Walking Tour with a true native Basque !: $47
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayOuarzazate -Biarritz $9.44
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ouarzazate and Biarritz, we can see that Biarritz is more expensive. And not only is Ouarzazate much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Ouarzazate is in Africa and Biarritz 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 Ouarzazate would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Ouarzazate 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 Biarritz would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Biarritz than you might in Ouarzazate.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Ouarzazate Expensive? and Is Biarritz Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ouarzazate or Biarritz?
Ouarzazate has a larger population, and is about 72% larger than the population of Biarritz. When comparing the sizes of Ouarzazate and Biarritz, 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.