Should I Visit Belgrade or Rabat for Vacation? Which is Better? Which is Cheaper? Which is More Expensive?

Should you visit Belgrade 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 Belgrade 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: Belgrade or Rabat?

Belgrade

Belgrade is the capital city of the Republic of Serbia. Dating back to the 4th Century BC, is has seen many changes from Celtic tribes at its earliest beginnings to Roman rule, the Ottoman Empire, and Serbian independence. Relics of its past can be seen today in Belgrade's architecture and museums, while there are also a host of contemporary activities like nightlife, clubs, cafes, and concerts.

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 Budget Tours to Serbia, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Belgrade, The Best 2-Week Tours in Morocco, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Morocco.

Which place is cheaper, Rabat or Belgrade?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

Belgrade Prices
Serbia Prices

Rabat Prices
Morocco Prices
Average Daily Cost Per person, per day

Belgrade $50

Rabat $53

The average daily cost (per person) in Belgrade is $50, while the average daily cost in Rabat is $53. 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 Belgrade and Rabat in more detail.

Accommodation

Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person

Belgrade $29

Rabat $27
Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room

Belgrade $58

Rabat $54

Compare Hotels in Belgrade and Rabat

Looking for a hotel in Belgrade 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.

Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world. Compare prices for multiple destinations when planning your next trip.

Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Belgrade Hotel Prices and Rabat Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation

Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.

Belgrade $5.39

Rabat $2.10

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Belgrade

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Belgrade:

Full-Day Private Tour in Western Serbia with Private Transfer to Sarajevo: $291
Private Transfer Belgrade to Sarajevo: $289
Serbia：Private Transfer from Belgrade to Kopaonik: $266
Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Valjevo: $216
From Belgrade to Timisoara Private Transfer Tour: $205
Serbia: Shared Transfer from Belgrade to Kopaonik（Chinese）: $204
Private Transfer from Smederevo to Belgrade Airport (BEG): $187
Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Novi Sad: $168
Private transfer from Belgrade or Belgrade Airport to Novi Sad: $162
Private Transfer: Belgrade to Novi Sad and back: $146
BELGRADE TRANSIT TOUR - private layover tour with return airport transfer: $124
Private Airport Transfer: $92

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Rabat

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Rabat:

Taxi to Sale

$3.48

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rabat

Also for Rabat, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

Private Transfer From Rabat Airport to Rabat City: $15
Private Transfer from Rabat to Rabat Salé Airport: $21
Private Transfer from Rabat Sale Airport to Rabat Medina : $25
1-Way Private Transfer to or from Rabat Airport: $31
Private transfer from Rabat to Rabat Airport : $32
Private Transfer from or to Salé and Rabat: $32
Transfer to and from airport rabat: $37
Private Transfer from Rabat City to Rabat (RBA) Airport: $42
Rabat Hotels to Casablanca Airport Private Transfer: $53
Private Transfer From Rabat to Casablanca : $54
Rabat Hotels to Casablanca Airport : Private Transfer: $57
Private Transfer from Rabat to Casablanca Airport: $58

Is it cheaper to fly into Belgrade or Rabat?

Prices for flights to both Rabat and Belgrade 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

Food Meals for one day

Belgrade $15

Rabat $21

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Belgrade

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Belgrade.

E-Scooter Serbian Food Tour: $63
E-Scooter Serbian Food Tour: $72
Private Serbian Food Cooking Experience in Belgrade with Meal: $73
Private Walking and Food Tour in Belgrade: $120

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rabat

For Rabat, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

Join Best Moroccan Cooking Class with Chef Khadija ( Over 35 years Experience ): $48
Small Group Cooking Classes with Tour of Rabat old medina : $50
Rabat Restaurant Cooking Class: $62
cooking classe near the medina of rabat with local chefs : $63
Rabat Food Tour in the Old Town: $65
Rabat Family Cooking Class: $68
Walking Food Tour: $74
“Flavors of Morocco: Authentic Cooking Class Experience”: $74
Cooking Class in a Family Home: $75
Night Tour River Sunset Boat Ride & Moroccan Dinner: $102
Rabat Night Tour with River Sunset Boat Ride & Moroccan Dinner : $104
Gourmet Cooking Class in Rabat: $189

Entertainment

Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.

Belgrade $4.35

Rabat $2.83

Tours and Activities in Belgrade

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Belgrade are as follows:

The best of Novi Sad walking tour: $139
"Golden Standard" Private Half-Day Sightseeing Tour of Belgrade: $287
1h Private photo sessions tour in Belgrade: $124
2000 years of walking tour across the Old City: $30
4h Private photo sessions tour in Belgrade: $149
Avala & Kosmaj Bike Tour: $93
Avala Mountain Private Tour: $79
Avala Mountain Tour: $89
BELGRADE BUS AND WALKING TOUR, Experience daily life: $72
Belgrade : Must-See Attractions Private Walking Tour: $30
Belgrade : Old Town Walking Tour With A Guide: $28
Belgrade Amazon Kayak Adventure: $250

Tours and Activities in Rabat

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Rabat.

SUP Adventure Rabat (kayaking, stand up paddle , boating) VIP: $25
Savory Home-Cooked Meal and Experience Moroccan Hospitality: $29
Walking Tour Rabat, City of lights by night : $30
Private Half-Day Exploration Tour of Rabat in a Green Taxi: $32
private Tour between the monuments of Rabat City : $42
Rabat tour ;Small Group Guided Walking tour in the City of Light: $49
Private Cultural Walking Tour of Rabat with Licensed Tour Guide: $52
Private Walking Guided Cultural Stroll with Licensed Tour Expert: $53
Rabat Shopping Tour: $53
Rabat old Medina ,Hassan Tower and Kasbah Oudaya Walking tour : $53
Private Boat Tour of the Bouregreg River, a Traditional Boat: $60
Rabat Guided Biking Tour: $60

Alcohol

Alcohol Drinks for one day

Belgrade $20

Rabat -

Sample the Local Flavors in Belgrade

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Belgrade:

Belgrade Chuggalong - A unique Pub Crawl experience!: $22
RE:PLAY Pub Crawl Belgrade: $43
RePlay Pub Crawl in Belgrade: $51
Private Wine Tasting by Party in Belgrade: $68
3-Hour Walking Local Wine Tasting Tour: $77
Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci Wine Tour From Belgrade: $89
Belgrade Local Serbian Wine Tasting Tour: $93
Belgrade Beer tour with beer tasting and local craft brewery: $102
Private Novi Sad, Titanic wine tasting and Farmer's House: $103
Northern Serbia: Sremski Karlovci & Novi Sad with Wine Tasting in a cellar : $177

How are these travel costs calculated?

When comparing the travel costs between Belgrade and Rabat, we can see that Rabat is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Even though Belgrade is in Europe and Rabat is in Africa, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Belgrade Expensive? and Is Rabat Expensive?.

Which is Bigger, Belgrade or Rabat?

Rabat has a larger population, and is about 30% larger than the population of Belgrade. When comparing the sizes of Belgrade 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 Belgrade or Rabat?

Belgrade 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 Belgrade or Rabat in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Belgrade as well as Rabat. The warm climate attracts visitors to Rabat throughout the year.

In July, Belgrade is generally around the same temperature as Rabat. Daily temperatures in Belgrade average around 23°C (73°F), and Rabat fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Rabat. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Belgrade this time of the year. In the summer, Belgrade often gets less sunshine than Rabat. Belgrade gets 285 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Rabat receives 315 hours of full sun.

Belgrade usually gets more rain in July than Rabat. Belgrade gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Rabat receives 1 mm (0 in) of rain this time of the year.

Summer Average Temperatures July

Belgrade 23°C (73°F)

Rabat 23°C (73°F)

Should I visit Belgrade or Rabat in the Autumn?

Both Rabat and Belgrade are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Rabat because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

Belgrade is cooler than Rabat in the autumn. The daily temperature in Belgrade averages around 14°C (57°F) in October, and Rabat fluctuates around 20°C (67°F).

It's quite sunny in Rabat. Belgrade usually receives less sunshine than Rabat during autumn. Belgrade gets 168 hours of sunny skies, while Rabat receives 234 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Belgrade usually receives less rain than Rabat. Belgrade gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Rabat receives 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

Autumn Average Temperatures October

Belgrade 14°C (57°F)

Rabat 20°C (67°F)

Should I visit Belgrade or Rabat in the Winter?

Both Rabat and Belgrade during the winter are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Rabat year-round.

Be prepared for some very cold days in Belgrade. In the winter, Belgrade is much colder than Rabat. Typically, the winter temperatures in Belgrade in January average around 2°C (35°F), and Rabat averages at about 13°C (56°F).

In the winter, Belgrade often gets less sunshine than Rabat. Belgrade gets 71 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Rabat receives 182 hours of full sun.

Belgrade usually gets less rain in January than Rabat. Belgrade gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Rabat receives 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain this time of the year.

Winter Average Temperatures January

Belgrade 2°C (35°F)

Rabat 13°C (56°F)

Should I visit Belgrade or Rabat in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Belgrade and Rabat. Rabat attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

In April, Belgrade is generally cooler than Rabat. Daily temperatures in Belgrade average around 14°C (56°F), and Rabat fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Rabat this time of the year. Belgrade usually receives less sunshine than Rabat during spring. Belgrade gets 178 hours of sunny skies, while Rabat receives 255 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Belgrade usually receives around the same amount of rain as Rabat. Belgrade gets 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Rabat receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.

Spring Average Temperatures April

Belgrade 14°C (56°F)

Rabat 16°C (60°F)

Typical Weather for Rabat and Belgrade

	Belgrade		Rabat
	Temp (°C)	Rain (mm)	Temp (°C)	Rain (mm)
Jan	2°C (35°F)	49 mm (1.9 in)	13°C (56°F)	81 mm (3.2 in)
Feb	4°C (39°F)	44 mm (1.7 in)	14°C (57°F)	74 mm (2.9 in)
Mar	9°C (47°F)	50 mm (2 in)	15°C (59°F)	61 mm (2.4 in)
Apr	14°C (56°F)	59 mm (2.3 in)	16°C (60°F)	62 mm (2.4 in)
May	18°C (65°F)	71 mm (2.8 in)	18°C (64°F)	25 mm (1 in)
Jun	21°C (70°F)	90 mm (3.5 in)	20°C (69°F)	7 mm (0.3 in)
Jul	23°C (73°F)	66 mm (2.6 in)	23°C (73°F)	1 mm (0 in)
Aug	23°C (73°F)	52 mm (2 in)	23°C (73°F)	1 mm (0 in)
Sep	19°C (67°F)	51 mm (2 in)	22°C (72°F)	6 mm (0.2 in)
Oct	14°C (57°F)	40 mm (1.6 in)	20°C (67°F)	44 mm (1.7 in)
Nov	8°C (47°F)	54 mm (2.1 in)	16°C (62°F)	97 mm (3.8 in)
Dec	3°C (38°F)	58 mm (2.3 in)	14°C (57°F)	102 mm (4 in)

A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Belgrade vs. Rabat for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Belgrade or Rabat?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Where Should I go: Belgrade or Rabat?

Belgrade

Rabat

Which place is cheaper, Rabat or Belgrade?

Accommodation

Compare Hotels in Belgrade and Rabat

Local Transportation

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Belgrade

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Rabat

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rabat

Is it cheaper to fly into Belgrade or Rabat?

Food

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Belgrade

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rabat

Entertainment

Tours and Activities in Belgrade

Tours and Activities in Rabat

Alcohol

Sample the Local Flavors in Belgrade

Which is Bigger, Belgrade or Rabat?

When is the best time to visit Belgrade or Rabat?

Should I visit Belgrade or Rabat in the Summer?

Should I visit Belgrade or Rabat in the Autumn?

Should I visit Belgrade or Rabat in the Winter?

Should I visit Belgrade or Rabat in the Spring?

Typical Weather for Rabat and Belgrade

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A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Belgrade vs. Rabat for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Belgrade or Rabat?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Where Should I go: Belgrade or Rabat?

Belgrade

Rabat

Which place is cheaper, Rabat or Belgrade?

Accommodation

Compare Hotels in Belgrade and Rabat

Local Transportation

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Belgrade

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Rabat

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rabat

Is it cheaper to fly into Belgrade or Rabat?

Food

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Belgrade

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rabat

Entertainment

Tours and Activities in Belgrade

Tours and Activities in Rabat

Alcohol

Sample the Local Flavors in Belgrade

Which is Bigger, Belgrade or Rabat?

When is the best time to visit Belgrade or Rabat?

Should I visit Belgrade or Rabat in the Summer?

Should I visit Belgrade or Rabat in the Autumn?

Should I visit Belgrade or Rabat in the Winter?

Should I visit Belgrade or Rabat in the Spring?

Typical Weather for Rabat and Belgrade

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