Which place is cheaper, Ait Ben Haddou or Puerto de la Cruz?
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 Puerto de la Cruz 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 Puerto de la Cruz 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: Puerto de la Cruz or Ait Ben Haddou?
Puerto de la Cruz
The coast of the island of Tenerife is a dream destination for those seeking a luxurious getaway full of beaches and parties. However, for those of you traveling with families or looking to simply avoid the hustle and bustle of the nightclub crowd, there's Puerto de la Cruz. Known as a sophisticated destination, Puerto de la Cruz is one of the top places to visit yet still retains its authentic, Canarian charm.
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 The Best 10-Day Tours from Madrid, The Best 10-Day Tours from Barcelona, The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, and The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco.
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Puerto de la Cruz Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPuerto de la Cruz €137Ait Ben Haddou €82
The average daily cost (per person) in Puerto de la Cruz is €137, 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 Puerto de la Cruz and Ait Ben Haddou in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPuerto de la Cruz €51Ait Ben Haddou €24
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPuerto de la Cruz €102Ait Ben Haddou €48
Compare Hotels in Puerto de la Cruz and Ait Ben Haddou
Looking for a hotel in Puerto de la Cruz 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: Puerto de la Cruz Hotel Prices and Ait Ben Haddou Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Puerto de la Cruz €40Ait Ben Haddou €27
Is it cheaper to fly into Puerto de la Cruz or Ait Ben Haddou?
Prices for flights to both Ait Ben Haddou and Puerto de la Cruz 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 dayPuerto de la Cruz €58Ait Ben Haddou €38
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Puerto de la Cruz €28Ait Ben Haddou €27
Tours and Activities in Puerto de la Cruz
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Puerto de la Cruz are as follows:
- 1.5-hour walking tour of Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife.: $23
- Tenerife: mindfulness experience for well-being: $59
- Ascend Mount Teide on a quad bike to experience a magical sunset: $100
- Puerto de la Cruz Motorbike tour through Teide National Park: $294
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPuerto de la Cruz €5.00Ait Ben Haddou €5.79
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Puerto de la Cruz and Ait Ben Haddou, we can see that Puerto de la Cruz is more expensive. And not only is Ait Ben Haddou much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Puerto de la Cruz 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 Puerto de la Cruz would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Puerto de la Cruz 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 Puerto de la Cruz 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.