Mid-Range Travel Guide: Tunis

Accommodation

$35-80 per night

Mid-range hotels, boutique riads, private rooms with ensuite bathrooms

Food & Dining

$15-35 per day

Traditional restaurants, tourist-friendly cafés, mix of local and international cuisine

Transportation

$8-25 per day

Mix of taxis, ride-sharing apps, occasional private transfers, some public transport

Activities

$20-50 per day

Guided medina tours, museum entries, hammam experiences, day trips to nearby sites

Eat at local markets and neighborhood cafés instead of tourist areas (typically 40-60% cheaper)

Use public buses and shared louages instead of taxis for 70-80% savings on transport

Stay in the medina or residential neighborhoods rather than upscale districts (20-40% accommodation savings)

Visit museums on designated free days or buy combination tickets for 15-30% savings

Shop at local markets for snacks and water rather than tourist shops (50-70% cheaper)

Take public transport to day trip destinations instead of organized tours (typically 60-80% savings)

Negotiate prices for longer stays at guesthouses and small hotels (10-25% discounts possible)

Taking taxis everywhere instead of learning the public transport system (can triple transportation costs)

Eating only in tourist-heavy areas like Avenue Habib Bourguiba (typically 100-200% markup over local prices)

Not negotiating prices at markets and for services where bargaining is expected (overpaying by 30-50%)

Booking accommodation without comparing medina vs modern city prices (missing potential 25-40% savings)

Buying bottled water at tourist sites instead of local shops (300-500% markup common)