Should you visit Almeria or Rabat?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the prices of travel for Almeria 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. So, let's dig into it.
Almeria
Almeria is a city (and province) in the Andalusia region of Spain. It is located in the southeast area of Spain on the Mediterranean Sea. Almeria is a charming area rich in history. Though it is not as well known as some more popular cities in the area, such as Granada, Seville, or Malaga, its popularity has increased significantly over the years with the growth of its holiday areas. Almeria has over 62 miles of untamed coastline, something that is hard to find on the Mediterranean, and has outstandingly beautiful landscapes, which stands out even in an area of natural beauty. The spectacular beaches with warm waters of the Mediterranean, abundant historic and cultural sites, and large tourist centers makes Almeria a great travel destination.
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.
Which city is cheaper, Rabat or Almeria?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Almeria is €79, while the average daily cost in Rabat is €33. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Almeria and Rabat in more detail.
Accommodation
Accommodation prices vary by location and style, but travelers pay on average about €70 for a double occupancy room in Almeria.
Travelers usually pay around €42 for a double occupancy room in Rabat If you want to be in a premiere location or have high end amenities, you can expect to pay a bit more.
Food
Almeria food costs typically run travelers around €32 per day. Eating every meal in a nicer restaurant will drive the cost up, and grabbing fast food or casual meals will help you save money.
In Rabat travelers spend around €9.39 a day on food. You can save money by choosing casual restaurants or food stalls, or you can spend plenty more by dining in nicer restaurants at every meal.
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Food
Meals for one day
Almeria €32
Rabat €9.39
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Almeria
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Almeria.
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Spanish Paella Private Online Cooking Class:
$27
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Private Authentic Spanish Cooking Class with Juan in Almeria:
$62
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Private Market Tour and Paella Cooking Lesson in Almeria with Juan:
$74
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rabat
For Rabat, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Best Moroccan Cooking Class with Chef Khadija ( Over 35 years Experience ):
$25
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Rabat Family Cooking Class:
$50
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Rabat Food Tour in the Old Town:
$56
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Rabat Food Tour Like a Local:
$56
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Rabat Restaurant Cooking Class:
$56
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Food Tour in Rabat:
$103
Local Transportation
While taxis and private drivers typically cost much more than public transportation, people usually spend around €16 per day to get around in Almeria.
Public transportation tends to be much less expensive in Rabat than paying for a taxi or private car service, as is expected. Typically, people spend €1.60 on transportation in Rabat on average per day.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Almeria
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Almeria:
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Private Transfer: Almería to Almeria Airport (LEI):
$622
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Private Transfer: Almería Airport (LEI) to Almeria:
$622
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Private Transfer from Almería to Malaga (AGP) Airport:
$421
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Almeria Airport Transfer to Mojacar:
$159
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Transfers desde Aeropuerto de Almería (LEI) a Vera Playa - 4 pasajeros:
$124
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Almería Private Transfer from Almería Airport to City centre or Cabo de Gata:
$75
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Almería Private Transfer from the city centre or Cabo de Gata to Almería Airport:
$75
Typical Local Transportation prices in Rabat
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Rabat:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rabat
Also for Rabat, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Airport transfer from Rabat to Agadir:
$230
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One-Way Transfer from Rabat Fez:
$125
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One-Way Transfer from Rabat to Fez:
$124
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Private Airport Transfer: Rabat-Sale Airport (RBA) to Rabat:
$18
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Private Airport Transfer: from Rabat to Rabat-Sale Airport (RBA):
$18
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Private Arrival Transfer Rabat Sale Airport to Rabat City:
$28
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Private Departure Transfer from Rabat City to Rabat Sale Airport:
$28
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Private Round-Trip Transfer between Rabat Sale Airport and Rabat City:
$55
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Private Transfer From Rabat To Fez:
$124
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Private Transfer from Rabat City to Rabat (RBA) Airport:
$50
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Private Transfer from Rabat to Casablanca (CMN) Airport:
$156
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Private Transfer from Rabat to Fez:
$124
Is it cheaper to fly into Almeria or Rabat?
Prices for flights to both Rabat and Almeria 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.
Entertainment
Activities, things to do, and other forms of entertainment usually cost around €13 per person, per day in Almeria. This cost includes the price of admission tickets to attractions and museums as well as daily tours.
Sightseeing expenses in Rabat, including the cost of admission tickets for day tours, museums, and attractions, usually cost an average of €2.16 per day, per person.
Tours and Activities in Almeria
Here are a few actual costs in Almeria for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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8 Days Almería Adventure Self Drive Tour:
$1,107
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Alhambra Private Tour from with transport and skip-the-line-tickets:
$386
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Almeria Desert Tour:
$915
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Almeria like a Local: Customized Private Tour:
$43
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Full-Day Private Sightseeing Tour of Nerja from Almeria:
$430
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Private 8-Day Almeria Tour with Lanjaron and Baeza:
$919
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Private Tour in Granada with Alhambra Palace Entry Ticket:
$600
Tours and Activities in Rabat
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Rabat.
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Rabat Shopping Tour:
$56
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Travel consultant ,scam protector and Tour guide:
$60
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Best of Rabat Tour (half-day):
$63
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Rabat Half Day City Tour:
$104
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Rabat Private Photography Tour:
$149
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Full-Day Private Photography Tour in Rabat:
$149
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Rabat Private Walking Tour:
$168
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Rabat & Casablanca Tour from Casablanca:
$218
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Fes Full Day Private Tour from Rabat:
$250
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Private Day tour from Rabat to Chefchaouen in Rif mountains:
$280
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The best of Rabat walking tour:
$399
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Romantic tour in Rabat:
$399
Alcohol
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Almeria may vary from person to person, on average a person spends €3.43 per day on alcoholic beverages.
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Almeria and Rabat, we can see that Almeria is more expensive. And not only is Rabat much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Almeria 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 Almeria would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Almeria than you might in Rabat.
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