Which place is cheaper, Girona 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 Girona?
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 Girona 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 Girona?
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.
Girona
Girona is an ancient town in northeastern Spain, and serves as the capital of the province of the same name in Spain's Catalonia region. It is characterized by narrow medieval alleys, architecture, and an impressive wall that once served to fortify the city.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Morocco, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Morocco, The Best 10-Day Tours from Madrid, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Barcelona.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayOuarzazate $60Girona $199
The average daily cost (per person) in Ouarzazate is $60, while the average daily cost in Girona is $199. 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 Girona in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personOuarzazate $24Girona $81
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomOuarzazate $48Girona $162
Compare Hotels in Ouarzazate and Girona
Looking for a hotel in Ouarzazate or Girona? 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 Girona Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ouarzazate $3.76Girona $57
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:
- Ouarzazate Airport Transfer: $30
- Private Ouarzazate Airport Transfer: $30
- "Ouarzazate to Marrakech: Your Comfortable Private Transfer": $115
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Girona
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Girona:
- Girona Airport (GRO) to Costa Brava - Arrival Private Transfer: $108
- Girona Airport (GRO) to Costa Brava - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $217
- Girona Airport (GRO) to Palamós - Arrival Private Transfer: $80
- Girona Airport (GRO) to Palamós - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $159
- Palamós to Barcelona Airport (BNC) - Departure Private Transfer: $292
- Palamós to Girona Airport (GRO) - Departure Private Transfer : $80
Is it cheaper to fly into Ouarzazate or Girona?
Prices for flights to both Girona 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 $31Girona $83
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 Girona
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Girona.
- Girona Morning Food Tour & Local Market: $106
- Girona Evening Food Tour and Tapas Bar Experience: $117
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ouarzazate $12Girona $29
Tours and Activities in Ouarzazate
Here are a few actual costs in Ouarzazate for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Ait-Ben-Haddou - City Tour: $24
- 1 Hour Horse Riding Adventure in Ait Ben Haddou: $26
- Ouzoud Waterfall Day Tour from Marrakech: $32
- Private half-day mountain bike tour discover Palmeraie Skoura: $33
- Royal Private Tour of Ksar Ait Ben Haddou: $42
- Guided tour of the Palmerie de Skoura by electric mountain bike : $54
- Private Quad Experience in the Ouarzazate Desert: $54
- Marrakech Palm Grove 2-Hour Quad Biking Adventure.: $54
- Marrakech Half-Day Guided City Tour : $72
- Private One Day Tour AIT BENHADDOU and TELOUET via Ouarzazate: $119
- 3 Days Group Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert: $119
- Private Full-Day Tour of Ouarzazate and Oasis Fint: $173
Tours and Activities in Girona
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Girona are as follows:
- Self Guided Girona Game of Thrones Audio Tour with Mobile App: $5.77
- Entrance ticket to the Girona Art Museum: $7.16
- CG Gallery Lloret Ticket and Pass by Sergei Potetiunin: $11
- Girona City Tour Self-guided Audio Tour on Your Phone (no ticket): $12
- Ticket pass to Girona Cathedral, Sant Felix and Girona Art Museum: $14
- Castell de Lloret Castle Entry Ticket: $21
- Awaken the Adventure! Kayak at 8am: $30
- One Hour Game of Thrones Tour: $33
- Game of Thrones Girona Walking Tour: $33
- Cadaqués Swimming Adventure: $36
- Cadaqués Tour 1 hour stop and Super Vision underwater : $36
- Girona History, Legends, and Food Walking Tour with food tasting: $38
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayOuarzazate -Girona $11
Sample the Local Flavors in Girona
Also in Girona, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Vineyard walk and wine tasting in l’Empordà: $31
- Horseback Ride and Wine Tasting Adventure: $107
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ouarzazate and Girona, we can see that Girona 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 Girona 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 Girona would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Girona 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 Girona Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ouarzazate or Girona?
Girona has a larger population, and is about 57% larger than the population of Ouarzazate. When comparing the sizes of Ouarzazate and Girona, 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.