Which place is cheaper, Rabat or Beirut?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Beirut 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 Beirut 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: Beirut or Rabat?
Beirut
Some travelers are seeking the hustle, bustle and posh atmosphere that only comes from a big city. Those travelers should have Beirut, Lebanon at the top of their list. The capital city is jam packed with 2.1 million people that are constantly on the go. As the commercial and financial hub of Lebanon, this city is fast-paced, fashion conscious and always ready for a night on the town.
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 2-Week Tours in Morocco, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBeirut $2.26Rabat $43
The average daily cost (per person) in Beirut is $2.26, 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 Beirut and Rabat in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBeirut $1.26Rabat $27
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBeirut $2.52Rabat $54
Compare Hotels in Beirut and Rabat
Looking for a hotel in Beirut 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: Beirut Hotel Prices and Rabat Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Beirut $0.44Rabat $2.10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Beirut
Also for Beirut, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Beirut Airport Transfer in a Limousine: $201
- Hiking Day Trip to Chouwen Lake with Hotel Transfers: $86
- Private Transfer from Rafic Hariri (BEY) Airport to Beirut: $46
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Beirut International Airport: $18
- Private Arrival Transfer: Beirut International Airport to Hotel: $18
- Beirut Airport one Way Private Transfer to the hotel: $15
- Beirut Arrival Airport Transfer: $13
- Departure Transfer:From Hotel To Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY): $10
- BEY Airport to Hotel, Private Arrival Transfer: $10
- Airport Arrival Transfer to Your Beirut Hotel: $10
- Private Transfer from Beirut Hotels to the Beirut Airport: $10
- Beirut Arrival Airport Transfer Pickup: $9.89
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 Beirut or Rabat?
Prices for flights to both Rabat and Beirut 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 dayBeirut $0.71Rabat $12
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Beirut
For Beirut, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Authentic Lebanese Virtual Cooking Class Live from Lebanon: $30
- Traveling Spoon Lebanese Mezze Private Online Cooking Class : $40
- Private, Traditional Lebanese Cooking Class with a Contemporary Twist: $72
- Authentic Lebanese Cooking Lesson and Meal with Tania's Family in Beirut: $100
- Private Lebanese Cooking Class in Beirut with Amal + Transfers: $142
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.Beirut $0.26Rabat $2.83
Tours and Activities in Beirut
For Beirut, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 3 Days Lebanon Holiday Tour Package: $250
- 3 Hours ATV Rental Guided Tour in Nature: $130
- 3 days tour package : Jeita grotto-Byblos-Baalbek & Beirut tour: $295
- 3-Day Tour of Beirut with Pick Up: $250
- ATV (2 Seat) Full Day Off-Road Tour & Scenic Adventure: $150
- ATV (2 Seat) Half Day Off-Road Tour & Scenic Adventure: $120
- All in 1 Lebanon Local Multi day Tour, 3 days: $289
- Baalbek Tour: $111
- Baalbek, Anjar and Ksara Group Tour: $95
- Baalbek, Anjar and Ksara Guided Full-Day Tour from Beirut: $90
- Baatara Gorge Waterfall, Jeita Grotto and Byblos Tour: $170
- Beirut 3 museums + mini walking tour: $50
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 dayBeirut $0.23Rabat -
Sample the Local Flavors in Beirut
Also in Beirut, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Full-Day Private Wine Tasting Tour at Chateau Musar and Ixsir : $50
- Full-Day Private Wine Tasting Tour: $56
- Uncorking Splendor: A Journey Through Private Wine Tasting Tours: $60
- Budget Wine Tasting Tour at the Bekaa Valley Wineries: $60
- Full-Day Private Wine Tour in Bekaa Valley with Tasting : $60
- Wine Tasting and Culture : $69
- Wine Tasting and Hiking in the Cedars forest : $69
- From Full Day Wine Tasting in the Bekaa Valley Tour: $90
- Lebanon Wine Tasting Tour From Beirut: $91
- Full-Day Private Wine Tasting Tour to Chateau Musar and Ixsir Winery: $100
- Full-Day Private Bekaa Valley Wine Tour from Beirut: $103
- Private tour to Jeita Grotto with Wine Tasting in Faqra Ruins: $110
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Beirut and Rabat, we can see that Rabat is more expensive. And not only is Beirut much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Beirut is in Middle East 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 Beirut would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Beirut 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 Rabat would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Rabat than you might in Beirut.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Beirut Expensive? and Is Rabat Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Beirut or Rabat?
Beirut has a larger population, and is about 16% larger than the population of Rabat. When comparing the sizes of Beirut 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 Beirut or Rabat?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
Should I visit Beirut or Rabat in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Beirut and Rabat. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Beirut year-round. Rabat attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In July, Beirut usually receives more rain than Rabat. Beirut gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Rabat receives 1 mm (0 in) of rain each month for the summer.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Rabat this time of the year. In Beirut, it's very sunny this time of the year. Beirut usually receives more sunshine than Rabat during summer. Beirut gets 369 hours of sunny skies, while Rabat receives 315 hours of full sun in the summer.
Beirut is a little warmer than Rabat in the summer. The daily temperature in Beirut averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Rabat fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBeirut 27°C (81°F)Rabat 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Rabat in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Beirut as well as Rabat. Beirut attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Rabat throughout the year.
Beirut usually gets more rain in October than Rabat. Beirut gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Rabat receives 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Rabat. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Beirut this time of the year. In the autumn, Beirut often gets more sunshine than Rabat. Beirut gets 254 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Rabat receives 234 hours of full sun.
In the autumn, Beirut is a little warmer than Rabat. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Beirut in October average around 25°C (77°F), and Rabat averages at about 20°C (67°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBeirut 25°C (77°F)Rabat 20°C (67°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Rabat in the Winter?
Both Rabat and Beirut are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Beirut throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Rabat because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in Beirut. In January, Beirut usually receives more rain than Rabat. Beirut gets 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Rabat receives 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
Beirut usually receives less sunshine than Rabat during winter. Beirut gets 149 hours of sunny skies, while Rabat receives 182 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Beirut is generally around the same temperature as Rabat. Daily temperatures in Beirut average around 13°C (55°F), and Rabat fluctuates around 13°C (56°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBeirut 13°C (55°F)Rabat 13°C (56°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Rabat in the Spring?
Both Rabat and Beirut during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Beirut because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Rabat year-round.
Beirut usually gets less rain in April than Rabat. Beirut gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Rabat receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Rabat, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Beirut. In the spring, Beirut often gets less sunshine than Rabat. Beirut gets 225 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Rabat receives 255 hours of full sun.
Beirut is around the same temperature as Rabat in the spring. The daily temperature in Beirut averages around 17°C (63°F) in April, and Rabat fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBeirut 17°C (63°F)Rabat 16°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Rabat and Beirut
| Beirut | Rabat | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (63°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 16°C (62°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
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