Which place is cheaper, Rabat or Seville?
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 Seville 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 Seville 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: Seville or Rabat?
Seville
The capital city of Andalucia, Seville is both the cultural and financial hub of southern Spain. It's also a popular tourist destination. The city has over 700,000 residents and 1.6 million in the metropolitan area, making it the fourth largest city in the country. It is cut in half by the Guadalquivir River, with the two halves referred to as Sevilla and Triana. Seville has continued to grow in popularity as a tourist destination since the 19th century when it was included as a stop on the Romantic "Grand Tour" of Europe. In 1992 Seville hosted the International Exposition which led to the construction of a new airport, train station, as well as other infrastructural improvements. Today Seville remains very popular with tourists for its many festivals, interesting attractions, great restaurants and nightlife scene.
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 Contiki Tours to Spain, The Best G Adventures Tours to Spain, The Best 2-Week Tours in Morocco, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Morocco.
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Seville Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySeville €151Rabat €50
The average daily cost (per person) in Seville is €151, 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 Seville and Rabat in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSeville €58Rabat €25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSeville €116Rabat €50
Compare Hotels in Seville and Rabat
Looking for a hotel in Seville 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: Seville Hotel Prices and Rabat Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Seville €18Rabat €1.99
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Seville
Also for Seville, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Seville Airport (SVQ): Private Transfer to Granada hotels: $1,043
- Private Transfer to Lisbon: $763
- Seville/Granada: One Way Transfer Between the Two Cities: $470
- Algarve: Private Transfer to Seville: $458
- Transfer Algarve/ Seville city center or for Airport Private: $452
- Transfer from Seville to Malaga: $446
- From Private Transfer to Granada and Córdoba Tour: $440
- Private Transfer from Seville to Granada: $411
- Transfer to Málaga with visit to Ronda: $386
- Private Transfer from Sevilla to Granada stopping in Ronda: $352
- Private One-Way Transfer from Seville to Ronda: $305
- Transfer from Seville to Cadiz: $294
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 Seville or Rabat?
Prices for flights to both Rabat and Seville 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 daySeville €64Rabat €20
Typical Food Prices in Seville
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Seville:
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Lunch€9.50
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Ice Cream€2.30
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Jamon (Dry Cured Ham)€12
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Seville
For Seville, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Guadalquivir Boat Tour with Optional Lunch/Dinner: $29
- Flamenco at El Palacio Andaluz with Optional Dinner: $38
- Flavors of Andalucía Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $41
- Flamenco Show Tablao La Cantaora Sevilla (Optional Dinner): $42
- Paella-Cooking Experience with Sangria & Full Meal: $47
- El Patio Sevillano Flamenco Show Ticket & Dinner: $47
- Paella Showcooking Experience: $48
- Paella Showcooking Experience: $53
- Flamenco Show at Tablao El Arenal with Drink and Optional Dinner or Tapas : $56
- Best Food Tour in Seville: $66
- The Seville Morning Food Tour: $68
- Seville Food Tour with Tapas & Drinks with a Local: $73
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.Seville €29Rabat €2.68
Typical Entertainment Prices in Seville
For Seville, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Entrance to Cathedral€8.00
Tours and Activities in Seville
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Seville.
- Alcazar and Cathedral Combo Tour: $68
- Royal Guided Tour Alcazar of Seville Entrance with Official Guide : $48
- Seville’s Plaza de España: A Self-Guided Tour: $7.99
- Spritz Tasting Experience: $24
- Ultimate Seville Tapas, Wine & History Small Group Tour: $80
- "Las Dueñas" Palace ticket + Audioguide: $18
- 2 Hour Tour Discover Seville like a local on an ELECTRIC BIKE: $59
- 2-Hour Private Guided Walking Tour of Triana: $203
- 2-Hour Private Walking Tour in Alcazar of Seville: $176
- 2-hour Private Tour in Alcázar of Seville: $113
- 2.5-Hour Seville City Bike Tour: $53
- 2h30 Private Walking Tour of Seville with Local Guide: $115
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 daySeville €10Rabat -
Sample the Local Flavors in Seville
Also in Seville, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- 3 Bars Pub Crawl + VIP Club Entrance & 3 Free Shots: $18
- Sherry Wine Tasting with Light Snacks: $29
- Seville Outdoor Walking Tour with Orange Wine Tasting: $35
- Sevilla: Fun Wine Tasting with an Spanish Sommelier: $54
- Sevilla: Fun Wine Tasting with an Spanish Sommelier: $55
- Wine Tasting in the Center of Seville with Pairing: $82
- Tapas and Wine Tour with Rooftop Drink: $94
- Seville's Triana Neighborhood Tapas & Wine Tour: $94
- Seville Tapas & Wine Tasting Rooftop Experience: $96
- Flamenco, Tapas and Wine Tour in Sevilla Spain: $106
- Half-Day Wine Tour in Andalusia in small group: $112
- Jerez, Cadiz Wine Tasting with Optional Horse Show: $115
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Seville and Rabat, we can see that Seville is more expensive. And not only is Rabat much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Seville 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 Seville would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Seville 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 Seville Expensive? and Is Rabat Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Seville or Rabat?
Rabat has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Seville. When comparing the sizes of Seville 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 Seville or Rabat?
Seville 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 Seville or Rabat in the Summer?
Both Rabat and Seville are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Seville 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.
Seville is a little warmer than Rabat in the summer. The daily temperature in Seville averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, 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 Seville. Seville usually receives more sunshine than Rabat during summer. Seville gets 360 hours of sunny skies, while Rabat receives 315 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Seville usually receives more rain than Rabat. Seville gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Rabat receives 1 mm (0 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulySeville 27°C (81°F)Rabat 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Seville or Rabat in the Autumn?
Both Rabat and Seville during the autumn are popular places to visit. The autumn months attract visitors to Seville 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.
In the autumn, Seville is around the same temperature as Rabat. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Seville in October average around 20°C (67°F), and Rabat averages at about 20°C (67°F).
In Rabat, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Seville. In the autumn, Seville often gets less sunshine than Rabat. Seville gets 208 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Rabat receives 234 hours of full sun.
Seville usually gets more rain in October than Rabat. Seville gets 60 mm (2.4 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 OctoberSeville 20°C (67°F)Rabat 20°C (67°F)
Should I visit Seville or Rabat in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Seville and Rabat. The museums, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine are the main draw to Seville this time of year. Rabat attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In January, Seville is generally cooler than Rabat. Daily temperatures in Seville average around 11°C (51°F), and Rabat fluctuates around 13°C (56°F).
Seville usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Rabat during winter. Seville gets 173 hours of sunny skies, while Rabat receives 182 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Seville usually receives more rain than Rabat. Seville gets 89 mm (3.5 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 JanuarySeville 11°C (51°F)Rabat 13°C (56°F)
Should I visit Seville or Rabat in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Seville as well as Rabat. Many travelers come to Seville for the activities around the city and the natural beauty. The warm climate attracts visitors to Rabat throughout the year.
Seville is around the same temperature as Rabat in the spring. The daily temperature in Seville averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, 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 Seville this time of the year. In the spring, Seville often gets less sunshine than Rabat. Seville gets 221 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Rabat receives 255 hours of full sun.
Seville usually gets less rain in April than Rabat. Seville gets 57 mm (2.2 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 AprilSeville 16°C (61°F)Rabat 16°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Rabat and Seville
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 11°C (51°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Feb | 12°C (54°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (58°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 20°C (67°F) | 32 mm (1.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (74°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (67°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (58°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) | 16°C (62°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) |
| Dec | 11°C (52°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
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