A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Tangier vs. Florence for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Tangier or Florence?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Tangier and Florence 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: Tangier or Florence?

Tangier

Welcome to the gateway to Africa. Sitting on the coast of the Strait of Gibraltar, Tangier, Morocco has historically served as the meeting point of the Mediterranean and Africa.

After World War II, this city became a destination for eccentric foreigners, artists, spies and hippies. After that, the city was neglected and gained a horrible reputation for the hustlers cheating visitors left and right.

In 1999 Morocco saw the beginning of a new monarch who was more progressive with his vision for tourism. This message lit a fire under Tangier, helping the people see the amazing potential in their great city. They built a new port, a new business district and revamped the airport. The beaches and streets have been cleaned up of trash and hustlers and there's a sudden surge in cultural activities.

Florence

Florence is the capital of Tuscany and one of the most well known cities in Italy for its art and cultural scenes. The city is rooted in history and you can see this in the architecture, statues, gardens, and art that are everywhere around town. This city truly is a living museum. You should allow yourself at least a couple of days to explore Florence and if you can afford more, it is well worth the time. In particular, if art history is your passion then you will need a week or more to satisfy your interest as the museums and architecturally impressive buildings throughout the city are endless.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Morocco, The Best Luxury Tours to Italy, and The Best Budget Tours to Italy.


Which place is cheaper, Florence or Tangier?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Tangier is $84, while the average daily cost in Florence is $211. 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 Tangier and Florence in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Tangier $26
    Florence $102
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Tangier $52
    Florence $204
Compare Hotels in Tangier and Florence

Looking for a hotel in Tangier or Florence? 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.

Hotels in Tangier


Hotels in Florence


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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: Tangier Hotel Prices and Florence Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Tangier $26
    Florence $26

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tangier

Also for Tangier, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Transfer Private From Tangier To Marrakech: $240
  • Private Transfer : Tangier ⇆ Fez: $240
  • Private Transfer Tangier Airport to Fes or Fez to Tangier Airport: $240
  • Transfer From Fez To Tangier by Chefchaouen : $238
  • Special - Fes Guided Tours with Lunch and Transfer to Casablanca: $238
  • Private Transfer from Tanger-Ibn Batouta (TNG) Airport to Chefchaouen: $237
  • Private Round Trip Transfer to Chaouen from Tangier: $233
  • "Fez to Marrakech: Enjoy a Private Transfer for a Smooth Journey": $230
  • First-Class Private Transfer from Tangier to Chefchaouen: $225
  • Private Airport Transfer From Tangier to Chefchaouen: $209
  • Transfer Private Form Tetouan To Airport Casablanca: $204
  • Transfer Private From Tanger To Casablanca: $201

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Florence

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Florence:


  • Taxi Ride Within City
    $9.39
  • Taxi from Airport
    $29
  • In City Parking (Full Day)
    $35
  • Bus Pass (Full Day)
    $5.87
  • Bus From Airport
    $5.87

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Florence

Also for Florence, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Transfer from Livorno Port to Accommodation: $421
  • PRIVATE TRANSFER: from Florence to Assisi with stops in Montepulciano & Cortona : $299
  • Private Transfer from Firenze (FLR) Airport to Tavarnelle Val di Pesa: $290
  • Private Transfer from Firenze (FLR) Airport to Greve in Chianti: $288
  • Private transfer from Florence to Massa with private driver: $281
  • PRIVATE TRANSFER from Florence to Roma with private chauffeur: $275
  • Private transfer Florence Peretola Airport from or to Pisa City: $271
  • Private Transfer Florence Peretola Airport from/to Livorno Port: $271
  • Private Transfer from San Casciano in Val di Pesa to Firenze (FLR) Airport: $250
  • Private Transfer Florence to Siena with a Chianti Wine Tasting : $239
  • Florence to Bologna Airport (BLQ) - Departure Private Transfer: $231
  • Taste of Tuscany San Gimignano Winery with Transfer from Florence: $227

Is it cheaper to fly into Tangier or Florence?

Prices for flights to both Florence and Tangier 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Tangier $39
    Florence $73
Typical Food Prices in Tangier

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Tangier:


  • Fruit & Yogurt
    $1.88

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tangier

For Tangier, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Tanger Local Street food tours: $65
  • Tangier Food Tour : A Delicious Walking Adventure: $67
  • Taste of Morocco Guided Food Tour in Tangier: $71
  • Cooking and eating with a local family: $77
  • Tangier food tour : $77
  • Tangier Private Cooking Class With a Local Family: $79
  • Inclusive Beach Camel Ride, Cap Spartel, Hercules & Full Dinner: $79
  • Tangier Cooking Class With a Local Family: $81
  • Tangier Food Tour: $83
  • Taste of Morocco Guided Food Tour in Tangier: $83
  • Moroccan 3 in 1 Cooking Experience: $83
  • The Food tour of Tangier: $84

Typical Food Prices in Florence

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Florence:


  • Panini Sandwich
    $7.63
  • Casual Lunch (for Two)
    $20

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Florence

For Florence, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Florence Old City Street Food Tour and Guided Sightseeing: $35
  • Hard Rock Cafe Florence with Set Lunch or Dinner: $35
  • Food Tour of Traditional Eateries and Wine Pairings: $36
  • Pasta Making Class with Dinner and Wine in Florence: $47
  • Cooking Class and Lunch at a Tuscan Farmhouse with Local Market Tour from Florence: $48
  • Florence's Food Tour with Authentic Local Tastigs and Sightseeing: $50
  • Florence Street Food Tour and sightseeing with Central Market: $50
  • Florence Street Food Tour with Walking Sightseeing and Local Guide: $50
  • Pasta and Gelato Cooking Class in the heart of Florence: $51
  • Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine: $53
  • Florence Food Tour: Home-Made Pasta, Truffle, Cantucci, Olive Oil, Gelato: $54
  • Cooking Class in Florence Pasta & Tiramisu Making Unlimited Wine: $54

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Tangier $22
    Florence $35

Tours and Activities in Tangier

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tangier.

  • 3-Hour Private Enchanting Tangier Coastal Adventure: $48
  • Full Day Private Chefchaouen Guided Tour: $143
  • Highlights of Tangier Half Day Tour Include ride the camel: $125
  • Luxury Tangier private Day Tour from Tarifa Spain All inclusive : $299
  • Private LuxuryTour of Tangier for 4hours: $83
  • Private Tour in Tangier : $80
  • Tanger tour cruise ship -up Luxury City Tour: $90
  • Tangier Private Tour with Ferry & Lunch from Tarifa : $275
  • The Best of Tangier Walking Tour : $208
  • 2 Days Luxury Tour to Merzouga Desert from Fez with Small Group: $274
  • 2 Days Tour of Tangier & Chefchaouen JC Private Tours: $196
  • 2 hours Tangier Sightseeing tour : $61

Typical Entertainment Prices in Florence

For Florence, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Admission to Uffizi
    $13
  • Phone Booking Fee for Uffizi
    $4.69
  • Firenze Card (for Two)
    $117
  • Audioguides at Uffizi (for Two)
    $23
  • Giotto's Tower Entrance Fee
    $7.04
  • Boboli Gardens Entrance Fee
    $8.21

Tours and Activities in Florence

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Florence.

  • Best of Florence walking tour & Accademia Gallery- monolingual small group tour: $75
  • Exclusive Small Group Tour of the Uffizi Gallery in Florence: $78
  • Florence Palazzo Vecchio Skip the Line Ticket and Audio Guide: $27
  • Medici Walking Tour -Small Group : $35
  • Uffizi & Accademia Highlights: Skip The Line Combo Guided Tour: $119
  • "Good Morning Chianti Classico" - Tour in 2 wineries with lunch: $215
  • 1-Hour Golf Cart Private Tour through the Center of Florence: $54
  • 2-Hours Walking Tour in Florence: $179
  • 3-Hour Private Florence Walking Tour: $203
  • 3-Hour Private Food and Wine Experience in Montalcino: $144
  • 4 Wines Tasting with 2 Tuscan Cheeses & Tour at the winery: $41
  • A Food Lover Tour in Florence: $100

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Tangier $12
    Florence $22

Typical Alcohol Prices in Florence

Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Florence from other travelers:


  • Glass of Chianti
    $4.93
  • Bottle of Wine
    $8.80

Sample the Local Flavors in Florence

Also in Florence, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Florence Wine Tasting at Ponte Vecchio with Sommelier: $4.78
  • Wine Tasting by CarusVini in San Casciano in val di Pesa: $18
  • Winery tour and wine tasting of organic Chianti wines and extra virgin oil: $24
  • Wine Tasting Activity at Chianti Rufina: $25
  • Great wine tasting at Tenuta Moriano: $27
  • Wine Tasting Experience near Florence: $30
  • Classic Wine Tasting in Montalcino: $36
  • Wine Tasting in an Authentic Tuscan Cellar in Radda in Chianti: $38
  • Chianti Half Day Wine Tour from Florence: $42
  • Montefioralle Winery - Tour and Wine Tasting in Chianti: $42
  • Wine Tasting of Brunello with Tuscan Cold Cuts and Cheese: $47
  • Winery tour & wine tasting in Montalcino: $48


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tangier and Florence, we can see that Florence is more expensive. And not only is Tangier much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tangier is in Africa and Florence 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 Tangier would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Tangier 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 Florence would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Florence than you might in Tangier.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Tangier Expensive? and Is Florence Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Tangier or Florence?

Tangier has a larger population, and is about 85% larger than the population of Florence. When comparing the sizes of Tangier and Florence, 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.


When is the best time to visit Tangier or Florence?

Florence has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Tangier experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.

Should I visit Tangier or Florence in the Summer?

Both Florence and Tangier are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Tangier throughout the year. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Florence because of the family-friendly experiences.

In the summer, Tangier is around the same temperature as Florence. Typically, the summer temperatures in Tangier in July average around 24°C (74°F), and Florence averages at about 25°C (77°F).

It's quite sunny in Florence. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Tangier. Tangier usually receives more sunshine than Florence during summer. Tangier gets 346 hours of sunny skies, while Florence receives 316 hours of full sun in the summer.

In July, Tangier usually receives less rain than Florence. Tangier gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Florence receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Tangier 24°C (74°F) 
    Florence 25°C (77°F)

Should I visit Tangier or Florence in the Autumn?

Both Florence and Tangier during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Tangier because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Florence this time of year.

In October, Tangier is generally a little warmer than Florence. Daily temperatures in Tangier average around 20°C (68°F), and Florence fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).

It's quite sunny in Tangier. In the autumn, Tangier often gets more sunshine than Florence. Tangier gets 235 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Florence receives 177 hours of full sun.

Tangier usually gets less rain in October than Florence. Tangier gets 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Florence receives 96 mm (3.8 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Tangier 20°C (68°F) 
    Florence 16°C (61°F)

Should I visit Tangier or Florence in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Tangier and Florence. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Tangier year-round. Also, many travelers come to Florence for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

Tangier is much warmer than Florence in the winter. The daily temperature in Tangier averages around 13°C (55°F) in January, and Florence fluctuates around 7°C (45°F).

Tangier usually receives more sunshine than Florence during winter. Tangier gets 169 hours of sunny skies, while Florence receives 105 hours of full sun in the winter.

Tangier gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Tangier usually receives more rain than Florence. Tangier gets 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain, while Florence receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Tangier 13°C (55°F) 
    Florence 7°C (45°F)

Should I visit Tangier or Florence in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to Tangier as well as Florence. Tangier attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many visitors come to Florence in the spring for the natural beauty.

In the spring, Tangier is around the same temperature as Florence. Typically, the spring temperatures in Tangier in April average around 15°C (60°F), and Florence averages at about 14°C (57°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Tangier this time of the year. In the spring, Tangier often gets more sunshine than Florence. Tangier gets 251 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Florence receives 192 hours of full sun.

Tangier usually gets less rain in April than Florence. Tangier gets 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Florence receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Tangier 15°C (60°F) 
    Florence 14°C (57°F)

Typical Weather for Florence and Tangier

Tangier Florence
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 13°C (55°F) 104 mm (4.1 in) 7°C (45°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Feb 13°C (56°F) 99 mm (3.9 in) 8°C (46°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Mar 14°C (57°F) 72 mm (2.8 in) 10°C (50°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Apr 15°C (60°F) 62 mm (2.4 in) 14°C (57°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
May 18°C (64°F) 37 mm (1.5 in) 18°C (64°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Jun 21°C (69°F) 14 mm (0.6 in) 22°C (72°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Jul 24°C (74°F) 2 mm (0.1 in) 25°C (77°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)
Aug 24°C (75°F) 3 mm (0.1 in) 24°C (75°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Sep 23°C (73°F) 15 mm (0.6 in) 21°C (70°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Oct 20°C (68°F) 65 mm (2.6 in) 16°C (61°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)
Nov 16°C (61°F) 135 mm (5.3 in) 11°C (52°F) 102 mm (4 in)
Dec 13°C (56°F) 129 mm (5.1 in) 8°C (46°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)