A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Zagora vs. Livorno for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Zagora or Livorno?

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

Should I visit Zagora or Livorno? 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: Zagora or Livorno?

Zagora

A small town in southern Morocco, Zagora is a popular base camp for excursions on foot, by camel, or four wheel drive vehicles into the surrounding desert. One of the most famous and historic treks is the ancient caravan route to Timbuktu, marked by a famous sign at the end of town - indicating a journey of "52 days" by camel.

Livorno

Livorno is a relatively large port city on the Tyrrhenian Sea on the western coast of Italy. It has a population of just over 160,000 and is well connected by ferry. Because of the many ferry connections, Livorno makes a convenient starting point for a tour of Tuscany. Pisa is accessible within half an hour and both Lucca and Florence can be reached in a little over an hour. Several of the hotels in town organize comprehensive and efficient tours of the area that might include Chianti, Monteriggioni, San Gimignano, Siena and Volterra all in one day. If you're arriving on a cruise ship and hoping to make it back before departure time, then these tours are not recommended.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Morocco, The Best Cultural Tours in Morocco, The Best Luxury Tours to Italy, and The Best Budget Tours to Italy.


Which place is cheaper, Livorno or Zagora?

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 Zagora is $66, while the average daily cost in Livorno is $195. 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 Zagora and Livorno in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Zagora $40
    Livorno $88
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Zagora $80
    Livorno $176
Compare Hotels in Zagora and Livorno

Looking for a hotel in Zagora or Livorno? 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 Zagora


Hotels in Livorno


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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: Zagora Hotel Prices and Livorno Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Zagora $1.58
    Livorno $28

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Livorno

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

  • From Livorno Cruise Port: Bus Transfer to Pisa and Lucca: $40
  • Private Transfer from Livorno Cruise Port to Pisa Airport (PSA): $114
  • Livorno Port to Pisa Airport (PSA) - Arrival Private Transfer: $144
  • Livorno Cruise Port to Pisa city hotels -Arrival Private Transfer: $144
  • Livorno Private Arrival Transfer: Cruise Port to Central Florence: $190
  • Private Transfer from Livorno Cruise Port to Florence City Hotels: $203
  • Private Transfer from Livorno Port to Florence Hotels: $216
  • Private Transfer from Livorno Port to Florence Airport (FLR): $264

Is it cheaper to fly into Zagora or Livorno?

Prices for flights to both Livorno and Zagora 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
    Zagora $25
    Livorno $86

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Zagora

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Zagora.

  • Morocco Cooking Class Tour with local market visit : $39

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Livorno

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

  • Livorno Street Food Tour: A Tasty Local Adventure: $60
  • Dining Experience at a local's Home in Livorno with Show Cooking: $102
  • Livorno Walking Tour & Traditional Cooking Class with Wine: $115
  • Private Cooking Class at a Local's Home: $169

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Zagora $3.16
    Livorno $31

Tours and Activities in Zagora

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Zagora are as follows:

  • 2 days tour from Zagora to Erg Chegaga: $149
  • Private Day Camel Trekking Tour in Draa Valley from Zagora: $235
  • Zagora to Erg chigaga desert tour & 4x4 (All-inclusive) 2-Days: $179
  • Zagora to Erg chigaga desert tour & 4x4 and camel ride : $191

Tours and Activities in Livorno

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

  • Aquarium Entrance Ticket: $18
  • 1 Day Hop-on Hop-off Bus Ticket Experience: $22
  • From Livorno to Pisa on your own with optional Leaning Tower Ticket: $23
  • City Sightseeing Livorno Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $23
  • Livorno Photo Tour in English: $29
  • Livorno Shore Excursion to Lucca & Pisa optional Leaning Tower Ticket: $40
  • Florence Optional Walking Tour and Accademia Entry: $41
  • Winery Tour & Tasting in Pisa Countryside: $42
  • Shore Excursion to Pisa and Livorno Bus Tour: $42
  • Day Tour in Livorno and Pisa Shore Excursion from Livorno: $43
  • The classics - Guided tour with DOC Bolgheri tasting: $48
  • Private Walking Tour of Livorno with Guide: $48

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Zagora -
    Livorno $28

Sample the Local Flavors in Livorno

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Livorno:

  • Bolgheri: Classic Wine Tasting with Winery Tour: $30
  • Wine Tasting in Bolgheri: $42
  • Winery Tour & Wine Tasting with Food near Livorno & Pisa: $46
  • Wine Tour Experience at Agricola Tamburini: $54
  • Bolgheri: Premium Wine Tasting with Winery Tour: $66
  • Livorno Seafront Promenade with Wine Tasting: $72
  • Wine Tasting and Estate Tour in Bolgheri: $72
  • Retrospettiva di Marchesale Wine Tasting and Tour in Bolgheri: $96
  • Private Wine Tasting in Tuscany IN ANY LOCATION AT YOUR VILLA: $96
  • Verticale Aldone Wine Tasting and Winery Tour in Bolgheri: $114
  • From Livorno San Gimignano Volterra and Wine Tasting: $180
  • PRIVATE EXCURSION: Florence & Chianti with Wine Tasting Experience from Livorno: $239


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

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


Which is Bigger, Zagora or Livorno?

Livorno has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Zagora. When comparing the sizes of Zagora and Livorno, 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.