Which place is cheaper, Rabat or Ephesus?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Ephesus or Rabat?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Ephesus or Rabat, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Ephesus or Rabat?
Ephesus
The ancient city of Ephesus was famed for the Temple of Artemis (completed around 550 BC). It is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The temple was destroyed in 401 AD and rebuilt by Emperor Constantine I along with new public baths. The town was again partially destroyed by an earthquake in 614 AD. The city's importance as a commercial center declined as the harbor was slowly silted up by the Cayster River (Kucuk Menderes).
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 Cultural Tours in Turkey, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Turkey, 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 dayEphesus $143Rabat $44
The average daily cost (per person) in Ephesus is $143, while the average daily cost in Rabat is $44. 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 Ephesus and Rabat in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEphesus $70Rabat $27
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEphesus $140Rabat $54
Compare Hotels in Ephesus and Rabat
Looking for a hotel in Ephesus 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: Ephesus Hotel Prices and Rabat Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ephesus $51Rabat $2.10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ephesus
Also for Ephesus, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Airport Transfer In Ephesus: $205
- Private Transfer From Kusadasi to Pamukkale: $196
- Private Transfers From Kusadasi: $173
- Kusadasi Hotels to Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers: $169
- Akbuk Hotels to Izmir Airport ADB Transfers: $164
- Milas Bodrum Airport (BJV) Transfer to OR from Kusadasi: $140
- Kusadasi to Pamukkale Hotels Private Transfer: $136
- Private Transfers İzmir City or Adnan Menderes Airport to/from Kusadasi Town: $131
- Private Transfers İzmir City Adnan Menderes Apt to/from Selçuk, Ephesus, Şirince: $131
- VIP Transfer Kusadasi From/To Bodrum Airport: $128
- Private Transfer | KUSADASI - IZMIR Airport: $120
- Didim (Altinkum) Hotels to Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers: $115
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$3.49
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rabat
Also for Rabat, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private transfer from Rabat To Chefchaouen: $283
- Private Transfer from Rabat (RBA) Airport to Asilah: $272
- Transfer Private From Rabat to Tangier: $268
- Transfer Rabat to Essaouira: $262
- Private Transfer from Rabat (RBA) Airport to Larache: $254
- Transfer Private From Rabat to Tetouan: $230
- Private Transfer From Fez To Rabat: $206
- Private Transfer from Rabat To Fez: $206
- One-Way Transfer from Rabat to Fez via meknes & volubilis : $196
- One-Way Transfer from Fez to Rabat via volubilis & meknes : $196
- Private transfer from Rabat to Casablanca: $190
- Transfer Private From Rabat to Fes: $185
Is it cheaper to fly into Ephesus or Rabat?
Prices for flights to both Rabat and Ephesus 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 dayEphesus $33Rabat $12
Typical Food Prices in Ephesus
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Ephesus:
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Sandwiches$0.15
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Dessert$0.17
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Lunch at Beach (for 2)$0.59
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Snacks$0.25
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ephesus
For Ephesus, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cooking Class in Kusadasi Ephesus: $110
- Ephesus Tour with Cooking Class in the Village: $149
- Taste of Traditional Turkish Cuisine | Small Group Kusadasi Food Tour: $211
- Cooking Class in Ephesus Selcuk Town: $228
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
- Rabat Food Tour in the Old Town: $75
- Rabat Food Tour Like a Local: $75
- Rabat Family Cooking Class: $75
- Walking Food Tour: $75
- Private Market Tour and Authentic Moroccan Cooking Lesson with a Rabat Local: $120
- Gourmet Cooking Class in Rabat: $189
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ephesus $59Rabat $2.84
Tours and Activities in Ephesus
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Ephesus.
- Ephesus Half Day Small Group Tour: $40
- Ephesus Shared Tour from Kuşadası Port: $130
- Ephesus Tour With Small Group From Kusadasi: $76
- Ephesus Tour from Kusadası Port: $44
- Ephesus small groups Tour For Cruisers (skip the line): $100
- Ephesus tours Sirince Village from Kusadasi Port with lunch: $63
- Ephesus tours and Virgin Mary's House Temple Artemis tours : $67
- Private Tour Ephesus for Cruise Guests : $250
- Private Tour to Ephesus, Virgin Mary, and Artemis Temple From Cruise Ship/Hotel: $120
- Small Group Pamukkale Day Tour from Selcuk or Kusadası : $93
- "Ephesus Tours" Port Kusadasi lunch guide bus shopping Caravanserai artemis : $58
- "No Better Way to Explore History - Affordable Ephesus Tour": $30
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 : $131
- From Casablanca:9Days Unforgettable Desert Tour To Marrakesh: $1,916
- From Fez : Rabat : Day Trip (Shared Group Tour): $103
- From 4 Days 3 Nights Sahara Desert Tour: $717
- 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: $1,391
- Private Boat Exploration Tour In Rabat: $82
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayEphesus $15Rabat -
Typical Alcohol Prices in Ephesus
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Ephesus from other travelers:
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Beer$0.12
Sample the Local Flavors in Ephesus
Also in Ephesus, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Skip-the-line Ephesus & Wine Tasting Tour From Kusadasi Port: $53
- Ephesus port tours and Wine Tasting Tours : $70
- Ephesus&Sirince Village with Wine Tasting Shore Ex: $100
- Ephesus and Sirince with Wine tasting Private Half Day Shore Excursion: $100
- Ancient Ephesus tour with Wine Tasting in the village and visit to Mother's Mary House: $130
- Private Ephesus Tour with Wine Tasting: $134
- Virgin Mary Bread and Wine Tour included Lunch: $300
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ephesus and Rabat, we can see that Ephesus is more expensive. And not only is Rabat much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Ephesus 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 Ephesus would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ephesus 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 Ephesus Expensive? and Is Rabat Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ephesus or Rabat?
Rabat has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Ephesus. When comparing the sizes of Ephesus 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 Ephesus or Rabat?
Ephesus 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 Ephesus or Rabat in the Summer?
Both Rabat and Ephesus are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Rabat because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Ephesus is a little warmer than Rabat in the summer. The daily temperature in Ephesus 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 Ephesus. Ephesus usually receives more sunshine than Rabat during summer. Ephesus gets 378 hours of sunny skies, while Rabat receives 315 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Ephesus usually receives more rain than Rabat. Ephesus gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Rabat receives 1 mm (0 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyEphesus 27°C (81°F)Rabat 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Rabat in the Autumn?
Both Rabat and Ephesus during the autumn are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Rabat year-round.
In the autumn, Ephesus is around the same temperature as Rabat. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Ephesus in October average around 19°C (66°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 Ephesus. In the autumn, Ephesus often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Rabat. Ephesus gets 232 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Rabat receives 234 hours of full sun.
Ephesus usually gets less rain in October than Rabat. Ephesus gets 29 mm (1.1 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 OctoberEphesus 19°C (66°F)Rabat 20°C (67°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Rabat in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Ephesus and Rabat. Rabat attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In January, Ephesus is generally cooler than Rabat. Daily temperatures in Ephesus average around 10°C (50°F), and Rabat fluctuates around 13°C (56°F).
Ephesus usually receives less sunshine than Rabat during winter. Ephesus gets 131 hours of sunny skies, while Rabat receives 182 hours of full sun in the winter.
Ephesus gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Ephesus usually receives more rain than Rabat. Ephesus gets 149 mm (5.9 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 JanuaryEphesus 10°C (50°F)Rabat 13°C (56°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Rabat in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Ephesus as well as Rabat. The warm climate attracts visitors to Rabat throughout the year.
Ephesus is around the same temperature as Rabat in the spring. The daily temperature in Ephesus averages around 15°C (59°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 Ephesus this time of the year. In the spring, Ephesus often gets less sunshine than Rabat. Ephesus gets 231 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Rabat receives 255 hours of full sun.
Ephesus usually gets less rain in April than Rabat. Ephesus gets 32 mm (1.3 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 AprilEphesus 15°C (59°F)Rabat 16°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Rabat and Ephesus
| Ephesus | Rabat | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 16°C (62°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
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