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

Should you visit Zagora or Zagreb?

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

Should I visit Zagora or Zagreb? 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 Zagreb?

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.

Zagreb

Zagreb, in central Croatia, is the country's capital. It has a wonderful old town that has cobblestone streets, historic buildings, and a great atmosphere. Many people travel to Croatia specifically for its beaches and coastal towns, but if you overlook this lovely capital city, you'll miss a large part of the culture and personality that is Croatia.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Morocco, The Best Cultural Tours in Morocco, The Best 2-Week Tours from Dubrovnik, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Split.


Which place is cheaper, Zagreb 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 Zagreb is $105. 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 Zagreb in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Zagora $40
    Zagreb $57
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Zagora $80
    Zagreb $114
Compare Hotels in Zagora and Zagreb

Looking for a hotel in Zagora or Zagreb? 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 Zagreb


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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 Zagreb Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Zagora $1.58
    Zagreb $11

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Zagreb

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Zagreb:

  • Bus transfer from/to Rijeka: $14
  • From Plitvice Lakes Round-Trip Comfort Bus Transfer: $17
  • Direct bus Transfer from/to Split: $26
  • Premium Private Transfer to or from Zagreb Airport : $27
  • Zagreb Airport One Way Private transfer To or From Airport: $29
  • Zagreb Airport (ZAG) to Zagreb - Arrival Private Transfer: $31
  • Zagreb to Zagreb Airport (ZAG) - Departure Private Transfer: $31
  • Transfer between Zagreb Airport and Zagreb Downtown Hotels: $36
  • Luxury Private Transfer Zagreb Airport - Zagreb: $44
  • CO2-Offset Arrival Transfer from Zagreb Airport ZAG / Zagreb City: $51
  • Zagreb Airport: One-Way Private transfer To/From Airport: $57
  • Zagreb Airport (ZAG) to Zagreb - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $62

Is it cheaper to fly into Zagora or Zagreb?

Prices for flights to both Zagreb 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
    Zagreb $34

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 Zagreb

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

  • Food Tour with Tastings: $104
  • Taste Zagreb Food Tour: $106
  • Bite Back in Time: Zagreb's Food Tour Spiced with History : $131
  • Zagreb Food Tour: Bite into Traditional Dishes and Flavors: $140
  • Croatian cuisine cooking class with Dolac market tour: $155
  • Zagreb Walking Food Tour - Sightseeing - Dolac market visit: $161
  • Authentic Market Tour and Cooking Class in the Heart of Zagreb: $184
  • PRIVATE Half-Day Food Tour: The 10 Tastings of Zagreb With Locals: $201

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Zagora $3.16
    Zagreb $14

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

Tours and Activities in Zagreb

Here are a few actual costs in Zagreb for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Searching for Love in Romantic Exploration Game and Tour: $5.95
  • Nikola Tesla Technical Museum Ticket: $7.02
  • Skip-the-Ticket-Line Museum of Broken Relationships: $8.19
  • Monuments to Modernism: An Audio Tour of the Zagreb Trade Fair: $8.99
  • Cravaticum - Museum of The Cravat Entry Ticket: $9.36
  • Chocolate Museum Entry Ticket: $12
  • Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket: $14
  • VR 3D Immersive Film Experience - Voucher: $14
  • City and WWII Tunnels Walking Tour: $18
  • Zagreb Time Travel – Discover Zagreb with a fun interactive tablet city tour!: $18
  • City & History Walking Tour & WW2 Tunnels: $18
  • Jump into Walking Tour with local guide: $21

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Zagora -
    Zagreb $10

Sample the Local Flavors in Zagreb

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

  • Pub Crawl, 1-Hour of Unlimited Drinks, & Club Entry: $34
  • Zagreb Pub Crawl 1Hour of Unlimited Drinks Club Entry: $35
  • Zagreb:Private Bar Crawling and Alcohol Testing with a Guide: $35
  • Taste Zagreb Heritage Wine Tasting with Traditional Lunch: $106
  • Hrastje Plešivičko Wine Tasting Day Trip: $176
  • From Samobor Highlights & Wine Tasting in Plešivica: $183
  • Castle & Wine Tasting - Private Day Trip from Zagreb: $274
  • Private Wine Tour from Two Local Wineries & Samobor : $285
  • Fairytale Castle & Wine Tasting & Lunch: $286


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Zagora and Zagreb, we can see that Zagreb 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 Zagreb 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 Zagreb would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Zagreb 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 Zagreb Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Zagora or Zagreb?

Zagreb has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Zagora. When comparing the sizes of Zagora and Zagreb, 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.