Which place is cheaper, Ait Ben Haddou or Portimao?
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 Portimao or Ait Ben Haddou?
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 Portimao and Ait Ben Haddou. 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: Portimao or Ait Ben Haddou?
Portimao
The second biggest city in the Alrgarve region of Portugal, Portimao sits on the coast where the Arade River meets the Atlantic Ocean. It is renowned for its fresh fish restaurants and is also a popular destination for beachgoers at the Praia da Rocha to the south of the city.
Ait Ben Haddou
Think of a time when you've seen Jerusalem in a movie. Chances are what you're really looking at is the traditional, mud brick city of Ait Ben Haddou, Morocco. This city on the edge of the High Atlas Mountains has been an UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987, and has also been seen in movies like Lawrence of Arabia, Orson Welles' Sodom and Gomorrah, Jesus of Nazareth, the French version of Cleopatra, Bertolucci's Sheltering Sky, Scorsese's Kundun, Gillies MacKannon's Hideous Kinky, Ridley Scott's Gladiator, Oliver Stone's Alexander the Great, and in some scenes from Game of Thrones.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Portugal, The Best Bicycle Tours in Portugal, The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, and The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco.
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Portimao Prices
Portugal PricesAit Ben Haddou Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPortimao €185Ait Ben Haddou €82
The average daily cost (per person) in Portimao is €185, while the average daily cost in Ait Ben Haddou is €82. 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 Portimao and Ait Ben Haddou in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPortimao €78Ait Ben Haddou €24
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPortimao €156Ait Ben Haddou €48
Compare Hotels in Portimao and Ait Ben Haddou
Looking for a hotel in Portimao or Ait Ben Haddou? 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: Portimao Hotel Prices and Ait Ben Haddou Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Portimao €37Ait Ben Haddou €27
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Portimao
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Portimao:
- Private Transfer from Alvor to Faro (FAO) Airport: $137
- Private Transfer from Alvor to Faro Airport (1-4 pax): $143
- Private Transfer from Carvoeiro to Faro (FAO) Airport: $110
- Private Transfer from Estombar to Faro (FAO) Airport: $159
- Private Transfer from Ferragudo to Faro (FAO) Airport: $124
- Private Transfer from Guia to Faro (FAO) Airport: $90
- Private Transfer from Hotel da Rocha to Faro (FAO) Airport: $140
- Private Transfer from Josper Grill Steakhouse Dry Aged to Faro (FAO) Airport: $142
- Private Transfer from Monte Ruivo to Faro (FAO) Airport: $247
- Transfer From Portimão Algarve To Lisboa: $299
Is it cheaper to fly into Portimao or Ait Ben Haddou?
Prices for flights to both Ait Ben Haddou and Portimao 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 dayPortimao €78Ait Ben Haddou €38
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Portimao
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Portimao.
- Authentic Market & Food Tour in Portimão, Algarve: $90
- Algarve Food Tour in Portimão: $119
- Algarve wine tour and mountain top trip with lunch or dinner at sunset time: $165
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Portimao €41Ait Ben Haddou €27
Tours and Activities in Portimao
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Portimao are as follows:
- Inflatable Waterpark Entry Ticket at Armação de Pêra: $12
- Benagil Cave Boat Tour - Catamarans or Rib - 2 H From Portimão: $21
- Kayak Tour around Benagil to see Sunset or Sunrise: $22
- Self Guided Adventure in Alvor: $23
- Self Guided Puzzle Adventure in Portimao: $23
- Portimão to Benagil: Adrenaline Wave 90 Minutes Cave Tour: $24
- Portimão: Benagil Caves Speedboat Tour: $24
- Express Tour - Benagil Cave: $24
- Kayak Tour with local guide in Benagil: $27
- Private Polynesian and Hawaiian Canoe Adventure through the Algarve: $30
- Benagil Cave Tour From Armação de Pêra: $30
- Benagil Cave Kayak Self-Guided Tour: $30
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPortimao €30Ait Ben Haddou €5.79
Sample the Local Flavors in Portimao
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Portimao:
- Wine Tasting and Art Tour: $43
- Lagos, Portimão & Carvoeiro: Wine Tasting, Tapas & Music Tour: $66
- Vilamoura, Albufeira & Porches: Wine Tasting, Tapas & Music Tour: $66
- Algarve wine tour and lunch in Silves or time to visit the city: $123
- Algarve wine tour and farmer's lunch at wine estate: $199
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Portimao and Ait Ben Haddou, we can see that Portimao is more expensive. And not only is Ait Ben Haddou much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Portimao is in Europe and Ait Ben Haddou is in Africa, 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 Ait Ben Haddou would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Ait Ben Haddou 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 Portimao would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Portimao than you might in Ait Ben Haddou.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Portimao Expensive? and Is Ait Ben Haddou 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.