Which place is cheaper, Rabat or Athens?
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 Athens or Rabat?
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 Athens and Rabat. 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: Athens or Rabat?
Athens
Athens is the capital city of Greece and is home to a population of over 3.7 million people. It's most famous as the birthplace of Classical Greece and the history in the city is incomparable to that found anywhere. It became the national capital of the modern Greek State in the 1830s, before which it was just a small village with a very impressive history. The city was redesigned by architects and city planners and incorporated large public squares, lots of green space, and wide avenues. The city has had its ups and downs both economically and politically, but it remains a beautiful and impressive place to explore.
Rabat
While not high on the tourist destination list, Rabat is a quiet gem of a city with stunning colonial architecture and palm-lined streets. This political capital is a laid-back, pleasant alternative to the more cosmopolitan Casablanca.
Located on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean at the mouth of the river Bou Regreg, Rabat plus the city of Temera are home to a combined metropolitan population of 2.6 million.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Greece, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Greece, The Best 2-Week Tours in Morocco, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAthens €154Rabat €50
The average daily cost (per person) in Athens is €154, while the average daily cost in Rabat is €50. 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 Athens and Rabat in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAthens €63Rabat €25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAthens €126Rabat €50
Compare Hotels in Athens and Rabat
Looking for a hotel in Athens or Rabat? 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: Athens Hotel Prices and Rabat Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Athens €27Rabat €1.99
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Athens
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Athens:
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Airport Bus for Two€6.40
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Metro€1.50
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Metro€2.00
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Metro from Airport to City Center€8.00
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Taxi from Airport€35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Athens
Also for Athens, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer to/from Volos: $575
- Private Transfer From Athens To Meteora - Kalabaka: $300
- Private Transfer Athens/ATH/Piraeus to Kyllini Port/Hotels: $287
- Private Transfer Athens/ATH/Piraeus to Costa Navarino: $287
- Athens to Volos Private Transfer: $281
- Private Transfer from Athens Airport (ATH) to Nafplio Cruise Port: $280
- Private Transfer from Athens/Piraeus to Corinth-Loutraki or vice versa: $275
- VIP Ferry Ticket From Piraeus Port To Santorini & Private Transfer Included: $274
- Athens Half Day Round Trip Multiple Destination Transfer: $273
- Transfer from PIRAEUS PORT to NAFPLIO, up to 4 customers: $269
- Athens to Kalamata Private Transfer: $269
- Transfer from PIRAEUS PORT to EPIDAVROS, up to 4 customers: $268
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Rabat
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Rabat:
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Taxi to Sale€3.30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rabat
Also for Rabat, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Rabat (RBA) Airport to Asilah: $299
- Transfer Private From Rabat to Tangier: $294
- Private Transfer from Rabat (RBA) Airport to El Jadida: $287
- Private Transfer from Rabat (RBA) Airport to Larache: $278
- Transfer Rabat to Essaouira: $270
- Transfer Private From Rabat to Tetouan: $252
- Private transfer from Rabat to Casablanca: $208
- Transfer Rabat to Safi: $207
- Transfer Private From Rabat to Fes: $203
- Private Transfer from Rabat (RBA) Airport to Casablanca: $179
- From Rabat : Private Transfer to Fes via Meknes & volubilis : $167
- Transfer Rabat to Tangier: $159
Is it cheaper to fly into Athens or Rabat?
Prices for flights to both Rabat and Athens 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 dayAthens €64Rabat €20
Typical Food Prices in Athens
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Athens:
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Ice cream€3.00
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Souvlaki€2.20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Athens
For Athens, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe Athens with Set Lunch or Dinner: $30
- Athens Greek Wedding Party Dinner Show with Acropolis Views: $42
- Foodies’ Favorite Food tour: $51
- Cooking Class at Diamond Roof Garden: $66
- The Bizarre Food Tour of Athens: $78
- Koukaki Food Tour with a Local Friend: $78
- Traditional Greek Cooking Class and Organic Lunch on Poros: $81
- Athens Walking Food Tour with Visit to Varvakios Central Market: $82
- Eat like an Athenian food tour of Athens: $82
- Traditional Cooking Classes incl. Drinks: $82
- Taste of Athens Small-Group Food Tour: $84
- Athens Evening Food Tour: $87
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rabat
For Rabat, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Private Food Tour of Rabat’s Old Medina by Green Taxi: $35
- Express Moroccan Cooking Workshop in Rabat: $40
- Join Best Moroccan Cooking Class with Chef Khadija ( Over 35 years Experience ): $54
- Small Group Cooking Classes with Tour of Rabat old medina : $54
- Food Tour in Rabat with an Expert Guide Lunch or Dinner Include: $59
- Rabat Authentic Moroccan Cooking Class with Expert Chefs: $65
- Rabat Restaurant Cooking Class: $71
- cooking classe near the medina of rabat with local chefs : $72
- Rabat Food Tour in the Old Town: $74
- Rabat Family Cooking Class: $78
- Rabat Night Tour with balade Sunset views & Moroccan Dinner : $106
- Rabat Night Tour with traditional Moroccan Dinner : $118
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Athens €36Rabat €2.68
Tours and Activities in Athens
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Athens.
- Acropolis/Athens Highlights Private Evening Tour (5 hours) from Athens, Piraeus: $161
- Apostle Paul's missionary journys in Athens Private Tour 4Hours: $157
- Athens Gems & Charms for the First Time Cruise Passengers: $94
- Island Swimming Day Cruise—DJ, Lunch & Drinks incl.: $154
- Best Food Tasting Tour of Athens, taste 18+ iconic Greek foods! : $93
- Mycenae Epidaurus Nafplio Isthmus Canal Private Luxury Tour : $239
- Mycenae, Epidaurus & Nafplio Full-Day V.R audio guided Tour: $28
- Olive Oil Tasting Farm Experience, Corinth Canal, Nafplio: $186
- Private Full Day Tour in Delphi: $219
- Private Luxury Tour: Athens Riviera & The Temple of Poseidon: $155
- Traditional Villages Full day Tour in Santorini: $65
- "Athens Highlights Tour : Acropolis, Acropolis Museum and more.": $179
Tours and Activities in Rabat
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Rabat.
- private Tour between the monuments of Rabat City : $48
- Best of Rabat Tour (half-day): $78
- Car tour in Rabat: $51
- Chefchaouen Full-Day Guided Tour Check-out DE Rabat: $191
- Customized Cultural Tours of Rabat with Professional Guides: $178
- Day Trip from Rabat to Casablanca with Hassan II Mosque Ticket : $143
- Experience Todra Gorge Hiking Adventure: $36
- Fes Full-Day Private Tour from Rabat with hotel pickup : $239
- Full Day Guided Tour from Rabat to Fez: $239
- Full-day guided tour from Rabat to Chefchaouen iconic blue city: $209
- Half-Day Guided Tour of Rabat Highlights: $90
- Local Traditional Hammam Experience in Rabat Medina: $36
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAthens €23Rabat -
Sample the Local Flavors in Athens
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Athens:
- Greek Honey Tasting Experience at our Old Distillery: $14
- Polykala Distillery: 128 years of history & liqueur tasting.: $17
- The NightCrawlers | Athens Bar Hopping | Pub Crawl: $19
- Liquer tasting in Polykala's Distillery Show Room in Athens: $19
- Saturday Night Pub Crawl for Professionals in Athens, Greece: $25
- Experience Ouzo Tasting at Athens Oldest Distillery: $26
- Athens Ultimate Bar Crawl: $48
- 2 Hours Wine Tasting Odyssey in Athens: $59
- Greek Wine Tasting with Acropolis view: $59
- Best rated Acropolis Wine Tasting : $59
- Acropolis Private Wine Tasting @ Finewine store : $67
- Greek food and wine tasting: $71
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Athens and Rabat, we can see that Athens is more expensive. And not only is Rabat much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Athens is in Europe and Rabat 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 Rabat would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Rabat 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 Athens would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Athens than you might in Rabat.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Athens Expensive? and Is Rabat Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Athens or Rabat?
Rabat has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Athens. When comparing the sizes of Athens and Rabat, 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 Athens or Rabat?
Athens has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Rabat experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Athens or Rabat in the Summer?
Both Rabat and Athens are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Athens for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences during these months. Plenty of visitors come to Rabat because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In July, Athens is generally a little warmer than Rabat. Daily temperatures in Athens average around 27°C (81°F), and Rabat fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
It's quite sunny in Rabat. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Athens. Athens usually receives more sunshine than Rabat during summer. Athens gets 357 hours of sunny skies, while Rabat receives 315 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Athens usually receives more rain than Rabat. Athens gets 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Rabat receives 1 mm (0 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAthens 27°C (81°F)Rabat 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Athens or Rabat in the Autumn?
Both Rabat and Athens during the autumn are popular places to visit. The autumn months attract visitors to Athens because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Rabat year-round.
Athens is around the same temperature as Rabat in the autumn. The daily temperature in Athens averages around 19°C (67°F) in October, and Rabat fluctuates around 20°C (67°F).
In Rabat, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Athens. In the autumn, Athens often gets less sunshine than Rabat. Athens gets 206 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Rabat receives 234 hours of full sun.
Athens usually gets more rain in October than Rabat. Athens gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Rabat receives 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAthens 19°C (67°F)Rabat 20°C (67°F)
Should I visit Athens or Rabat in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Athens and Rabat. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Athens this time of year. Rabat attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the winter, Athens is cooler than Rabat. Typically, the winter temperatures in Athens in January average around 10°C (51°F), and Rabat averages at about 13°C (56°F).
Athens usually receives less sunshine than Rabat during winter. Athens gets 143 hours of sunny skies, while Rabat receives 182 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Athens usually receives less rain than Rabat. Athens gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Rabat receives 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAthens 10°C (51°F)Rabat 13°C (56°F)
Should I visit Athens or Rabat in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Athens as well as Rabat. Many travelers come to Athens for the activities around the city and the natural beauty. The warm climate attracts visitors to Rabat throughout the year.
In April, Athens is generally around the same temperature as Rabat. Daily temperatures in Athens average around 16°C (60°F), and Rabat fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Rabat. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Athens this time of the year. In the spring, Athens often gets less sunshine than Rabat. Athens gets 226 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Rabat receives 255 hours of full sun.
Athens usually gets less rain in April than Rabat. Athens gets 25 mm (1 in) of rain, while Rabat receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAthens 16°C (60°F)Rabat 16°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Rabat and Athens
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (51°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (76°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (76°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (60°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 16°C (62°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
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