Which place is cheaper, Fez or Pretoria?
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 Pretoria or Fez?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Pretoria or Fez? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Pretoria or Fez?
Pretoria
Located in Gauteng Province, Pretoria is the administrative capital city of South Africa, making it home to many government buildings and three universities. It is actually one of three capital cities, being home to the executive branch, with Cape Town as the legislative capital and Bloemfontein as the judicial capital. Within South Africa, Pretoria is also known as the "Jacaranda City" due to the thousands of jacaranda trees lining its streets, parks, and gardens.
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 Eco Tours in South Africa, The Best Sightseeing Tours in South Africa, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Morocco, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPretoria $64Fez $95
The average daily cost (per person) in Pretoria is $64, 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 Pretoria and Fez in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPretoria $27Fez $35
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPretoria $54Fez $70
Compare Hotels in Pretoria and Fez
Looking for a hotel in Pretoria 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: Fez Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Pretoria $13Fez $17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pretoria
Also for Pretoria, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Sun City Private Transfer: $246
- Sun City & Pilanesberg Transfers: $250
- Shuttle Transfer from Gauteng to Greater Kruger: $65
- Pretoria to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) - Departure Private Transfer: $43
- Airport transfers,door to door shuttle: $53
- Airport transfers, door to door .private transfers: $41
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 Pretoria or Fez?
Prices for flights to both Fez and Pretoria 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 dayPretoria $27Fez $45
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pretoria
For Pretoria, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Lesedi Cultural Experience + Lunch or Dinner: $113
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.Pretoria $15Fez $10
Tours and Activities in Pretoria
For Pretoria, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Constitutional Hill and Soweto Half Day Tour.: $77
- Pilanesberg National Park Full Day Guided Tour( Safari Experience) : $194
- 2 Days Historical Cultural and Sightseeing Tour in Johannesburg : $259
- 2 Hours Bicycle Tour in Soweto(Johannesburg): $97
- 2-Day Johannesburg, Soweto and Pretoria Guided Tour: $185
- 3 tours/ cradle human kind caves and Lesedi Cultural village : $153
- 3-Day Private Tour Johannesburg - See everything : $230
- 5 Hour Lesedi Cultural Village Tour: $111
- Aerial Cableway Private Tour from Johannesburg : $88
- Ann Van Dyk Cheetah Centre Half-Day Tour from Johannesburg: $212
- Ann de-wildt cheetah tour: $103
- Apartheid History of South Africa (Full day Experience with lunch: $109
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 dayPretoria $33Fez $13
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 Pretoria and Fez, we can see that Fez is more expensive. And not only is Pretoria much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Pretoria would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Pretoria 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 Pretoria.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Pretoria Expensive? and Is Fez Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Pretoria or Fez?
Pretoria has a larger population, and is about 68% larger than the population of Fez. When comparing the sizes of Pretoria 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.