Which place is cheaper, Rabat or Adelaide?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Adelaide or Rabat?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Adelaide and Rabat can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Adelaide or Rabat?
Adelaide
Adelaide is the often overlooked capital city of the State of South Australia. It's also the fifth largest city in the country. Despite being skipped by most travelers, Adelaide is an interesting city to explore and has a decent amount to offer open minded travelers. It has some fascinating architecture, unique shopping, and wonderful cafes and restaurants. Part of the appeal of Adelaide is its location in the midst of Australia's wine regions, including McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley, and Clare Valley. Any of these destinations could be visited as a day trip from Adelaide.
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 G Adventures Tours to Australia, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Sydney, 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 dayAdelaide $111Rabat $43
The average daily cost (per person) in Adelaide is $111, while the average daily cost in Rabat is $43. 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 Adelaide and Rabat in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAdelaide $66Rabat $27
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAdelaide $132Rabat $54
Compare Hotels in Adelaide and Rabat
Looking for a hotel in Adelaide 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: Adelaide Hotel Prices and Rabat Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Adelaide $19Rabat $2.10
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Adelaide
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Adelaide are as follows:
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Shuttle from the Train Station$3.63
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Adelaide
Also for Adelaide, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Full-Day Private City Tour with Hotel Transfers: $496
- Adelaide Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Adelaide city: $254
- Adelaide Airport (ADL): Private Transfer to Adelaide Port: $254
- One Day Kangaroo Island Sip & See tour with return ferry transfers from Adelaide: $246
- Adelaide Airport (ADL): Private Transfer to Adelaide hotels: $220
- ADL Airport Private Transfer to Downtown: $119
- Adelaide Private Airport and City Transfer: $109
- Adelaide Airport Transfers : Adelaide City to Airport ADL in Luxury Car: $106
- Departure Private Transfers: Adelaide to Adelaide Airport ADL in Luxury Van: $92
- Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Adelaide - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $76
- Private Arrival Transfer: Adelaide Airport to Hotel: $66
- Arrival Private Transfers: Adelaide Airport ADL to Adelaide in Business Car: $62
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$3.48
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rabat
Also for Rabat, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer Rabat to Tangier: $145
- Transfer Rabat to Salé: $22
- Transfer Rabat to Fes: $116
- Transfer Rabat to Essaouira: $264
- Transfer Private From Rabat to Tetouan: $231
- Private Transfer from Rabat To Fez: $207
- Private Transfer From Fez To Rabat: $207
- Private Airport Transfer to or from Casablanca: $176
- Private Airport Transfer to or from Casablanca: $139
- Guided City Tour with Transfers: $118
- 1-Way Private Transfer to or from Rabat Airport: $31
- Rabat to Casablanca Private Transfer: $65
Is it cheaper to fly into Adelaide or Rabat?
Prices for flights to both Rabat and Adelaide 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 dayAdelaide $31Rabat $12
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Adelaide
For Adelaide, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- HandleBar Bike Tour with Pub Stops & Dinner Option: $23
- Local Food Tour and Tastings with Guide: $79
- Cooking classes Goolwa: $129
- Small-Group River Murray Dark Sky and Sunset Tour with Dinner: $192
- Pipi Catching and Cooking Experience in Goolwa : $230
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rabat
For Rabat, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Small Group Cooking Classes with Tour of Rabat : $45
- Join Best Moroccan Cooking Class with Chef Khadija ( Over 35 years Experience ): $49
- Cooking Class in a Family Home: $66
- Walking Food Tour: $76
- Rabat Food Tour in the Old Town: $76
- Rabat Food Tour Like a Local: $76
- Rabat Family Cooking Class: $76
- Traditional Moroccan Cooking Class in Rabat with a Local Family: $110
- Private Market Tour and Authentic Moroccan Cooking Lesson with a Rabat Local: $120
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Adelaide $14Rabat $2.83
Tours and Activities in Adelaide
For Adelaide, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2h Wine Experience, Vineyard walk, 6 wines, charcuterie board: $59
- 3-Day Yorkes Peninsula Coastal Wilderness Tour from Adelaide: $1,649
- 5-Day Flinders Ranges & Outback Eco Tour from Adelaide: $1,980
- 90 Minute Port River Dolphin & Ships Graveyard Cruise: $58
- A Taste of Rundle Mall Walking Tour: $48
- Abseiling Adventure in Adelaide: $98
- Adelaide Central Market Tour with Lunch: $122
- Adelaide Central Markets: Food Walking Tour: $46
- Adelaide City Highlights Tour: $53
- Adelaide City to Sea Bike Tour: $111
- Adelaide Gaol Adults Ghost Tour & Investigation: $28
- Adelaide Hills Day Tour. Winery Cellar Doors: $165
Tours and Activities in Rabat
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Rabat.
- 4WD adventure Todra Gorge to Dades Valley - Aventures Verticales Maroc: $63
- 9-Day Tour to Imperial Cities and Desert: $1,400
- Best of Rabat Tour (half-day): $78
- Fes Full Day Private Tour from Rabat: $250
- Fes Full-Day Private Tour from Rabat with hotel pickup : $132
- From Casablanca:9Days Unforgettable Desert Tour To Marrakesh: $1,924
- From Fez : Rabat : Day Trip (Shared Group Tour): $103
- From 4 Days 3 Nights Sahara Desert Tour: $720
- From Tangier Guided Day Tour by High-Speed Train: $105
- Gems of Rabat Walking Tour: $115
- Luxury Morocco: 5-Day Private Guided Tour from Casablanca: $1,397
- Private Boat Exploration Tour In Rabat: $83
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAdelaide $23Rabat -
Sample the Local Flavors in Adelaide
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Adelaide:
- Private Pinot Noir Wine Tasting & Platter in Adelaide Hills: $30
- River Torrens Desserts And Wine Tour: $43
- McLaren Vale and Glenelg Wine Tasting and Sightseeing (Half-day Afternoon): $52
- McLaren Vale and Glenelg Wine Tasting Tour: $52
- Adelaide Highlights, Hahndorf & McLaren Vale Wine Tasting and Sightseeing Tour: $79
- Highlights, Hahndorf, & McLaren Vale Wine Tastings: $79
- Barossa Valley Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour: $112
- From Barossa Valley Food and Wine Tour: $112
- The Barossa Valley Premium Wine Tour with Lunch: $112
- Barossa Small Group Wine Tours - Local Guide: $131
- Barossa Valley Food and Wine Tour: $131
- Adelaide Hills Full Day Wine Tour: $131
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Adelaide and Rabat, we can see that Adelaide is more expensive. And not only is Rabat much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Adelaide is in Pacific 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 Adelaide would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Adelaide 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 Adelaide Expensive? and Is Rabat Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Adelaide or Rabat?
Rabat has a larger population, and is about 54% larger than the population of Adelaide. When comparing the sizes of Adelaide 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 Adelaide or Rabat?
Adelaide 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 Adelaide or Rabat in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Adelaide and Rabat. The summer months attract visitors to Adelaide because of the beaches, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences. Rabat attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the summer, Adelaide is around the same temperature as Rabat. Typically, the summer temperatures in Adelaide in January average around 22°C (72°F), and Rabat averages at about 23°C (73°F)in July.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Rabat this time of the year. In Adelaide, it's very sunny this time of the year. Adelaide usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Rabat during summer. Adelaide gets 330 hours of sunny skies, while Rabat receives 315 hours of full sun in the summer.
In January, Adelaide usually receives more rain than Rabatin July. Adelaide gets 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Rabat receives 1 mm (0 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures January and JulyAdelaide 22°C (72°F)Rabat 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Adelaide or Rabat in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Adelaide as well as Rabat. The hiking trails and the shopping scene are the main draw to Adelaide this time of year. The warm climate attracts visitors to Rabat throughout the year.
In April, Adelaide is generally cooler than Rabatin October. Daily temperatures in Adelaide average around 18°C (64°F), and Rabat fluctuates around 20°C (67°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Rabat. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Adelaide this time of the year. In the autumn, Adelaide often gets less sunshine than Rabatin October. Adelaide gets 215 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Rabat receives 234 hours of full sun.
Adelaide usually gets less rain in April than Rabatin October. Adelaide gets 38 mm (1.5 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 April and OctoberAdelaide 18°C (64°F)Rabat 20°C (67°F)
Should I visit Adelaide or Rabat in the Winter?
Both Rabat and Adelaide are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Adelaide for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Plenty of visitors come to Rabat because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Adelaide is cooler than Rabat in the winter. The daily temperature in Adelaide averages around 11°C (52°F) in July, and Rabat fluctuates around 13°C (56°F)in January.
Adelaide usually receives less sunshine than Rabat during winter. Adelaide gets 159 hours of sunny skies, while Rabat receives 182 hours of full sun in the winter.
In July, Adelaide usually receives less rain than Rabatin January. Adelaide gets 67 mm (2.6 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 July and JanuaryAdelaide 11°C (52°F)Rabat 13°C (56°F)
Should I visit Adelaide or Rabat in the Spring?
Both Rabat and Adelaide during the spring are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Adelaide in the spring for the beaches. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Rabat year-round.
In the spring, Adelaide is around the same temperature as Rabat. Typically, the spring temperatures in Adelaide in October average around 16°C (61°F), and Rabat averages at about 16°C (60°F)in April.
In Rabat, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Adelaide. In the spring, Adelaide often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Rabatin April. Adelaide gets 256 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Rabat receives 255 hours of full sun.
Adelaide usually gets less rain in October than Rabatin April. Adelaide gets 37 mm (1.5 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 October and AprilAdelaide 16°C (61°F)Rabat 16°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Rabat and Adelaide
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 22°C (72°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Feb | 23°C (73°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Mar | 21°C (69°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 18°C (64°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 15°C (58°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Jun | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Jul | 11°C (52°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 12°C (54°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Sep | 13°C (56°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Oct | 16°C (61°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Nov | 18°C (65°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | 16°C (62°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) |
| Dec | 21°C (69°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
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