Which place is cheaper, Rabat or Lanzarote?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Lanzarote or Rabat?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Lanzarote 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: Lanzarote or Rabat?
Lanzarote
Lanzarote is one of Spain's Canary Islands, located off the northwestern coast of Africa. Some of its most popular features include the volcanic landscape of Timanfaya National Park, the underground caverns of Cueva de los Verdes, as well as the resort towns of Costa Teguise, Puerto del Carmen, and Playa Blanca.
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 3-Week Tours in Spain, The Best Bicycle Tours in Spain, 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 dayLanzarote €161Rabat €41
The average daily cost (per person) in Lanzarote is €161, while the average daily cost in Rabat is €41. 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 Lanzarote and Rabat in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLanzarote €95Rabat €25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLanzarote €190Rabat €50
Compare Hotels in Lanzarote and Rabat
Looking for a hotel in Lanzarote 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: Rabat Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lanzarote €40Rabat €1.97
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lanzarote
Also for Lanzarote, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Lanzarote Airport Arrival Transfer (Airport to Playa Blanca Hotels or Address): $116
- Lanzarote Airport Departure Transfer (Playa Blanca Hotels to Lanzarote Airport): $116
- Graciosa Marine Reserve Catamaran Day Trip with Transfers: $86
- Lanzarote Airport Arrival Transfer (Airport to Puerto del Carmen Hotel): $82
- Dolphin-Watching Sunset Cruise with Transfers: $52
- From Round-Trip Ferry Transfer to Fuerteventura: $48
- Fuerteventura at your leisure( bus transfer and return ferry ticket): $48
- Aqualava Splashtastic with Transfer: $37
- Private Transfer from Arrecife Cruise Port to Arrecife Hotels: $28
- Private Transfer from Arrecife hotels to Arrecife Cruise Port: $28
- Puerto del Carmen & Puerto Calero Boat Transfer: $12
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€3.27
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 Lanzarote or Rabat?
Prices for flights to both Rabat and Lanzarote 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 dayLanzarote €42Rabat €12
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lanzarote
For Lanzarote, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Puerto del Carmen: Music Hall Tavern Comedy Drag Dinner Show: $52
- Music Hall Tavern - MHT Comedy Drag Dinner Show: $54
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.Lanzarote €17Rabat €2.66
Tours and Activities in Lanzarote
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Lanzarote.
- 2-Hour Ryker Tour through the North of Lanzarote: $137
- 2-Hour Surfing Experience for Beginners in Famara: $55
- 2-hour Buggy Tour from Costa Teguise: $142
- 2.5-hour Lanzarote Sunset Cruise from Marina Puerto del Carmen: $46
- 2h Buggy Tour guided by the north of Lanzarote: $142
- 2hrs Dolphins Sunset Sailing Cruise With Drink: $54
- 3 Hour Amazing Automatic Can Am Buggy Tour of Beautiful Lanzarote: $186
- 3-hour Buggy Tour from Costa Teguise: $197
- 4-seater Mixed Guided Buggy Volcano Tour in Lanzarote: $273
- Aqualava Waterpark Lanzarote Entrance Ticket: $27
- Aquapark Costa Teguise: Entrance Ticket: $28
- Arrecife/Playa Blanca: Timanfaya National Park Area Day Tour: $57
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 dayLanzarote €9.29Rabat -
Sample the Local Flavors in Lanzarote
Also in Lanzarote, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine Tasting Tour at El Grifo Bodega: $53
- Half Day Timanfaya Volcanic Tour with Wine Tasting: $60
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lanzarote and Rabat, we can see that Lanzarote is more expensive. And not only is Rabat much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Lanzarote 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 Lanzarote would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lanzarote 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 Lanzarote Expensive? and Is Rabat Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Lanzarote or Rabat?
Lanzarote 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 Lanzarote or Rabat in the Summer?
Both Rabat and Lanzarote 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.
Lanzarote is around the same temperature as Rabat in the summer. The daily temperature in Lanzarote averages around 24°C (75°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 Lanzarote. Lanzarote usually receives less sunshine than Rabat during summer. Lanzarote gets 282 hours of sunny skies, while Rabat receives 315 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Lanzarote usually receives less rain than Rabat. Lanzarote gets 0 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 JulyLanzarote 24°C (75°F)Rabat 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Rabat in the Autumn?
Both Rabat and Lanzarote during the autumn are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Rabat year-round.
In the autumn, Lanzarote is a little warmer than Rabat. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Lanzarote in October average around 23°C (73°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 Lanzarote. In the autumn, Lanzarote often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Rabat. Lanzarote gets 224 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Rabat receives 234 hours of full sun.
Lanzarote usually gets less rain in October than Rabat. Lanzarote gets 10 mm (0.4 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 OctoberLanzarote 23°C (73°F)Rabat 20°C (67°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Rabat in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Lanzarote and Rabat. Rabat attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In January, Lanzarote is generally a little warmer than Rabat. Daily temperatures in Lanzarote average around 17°C (63°F), and Rabat fluctuates around 13°C (56°F).
In Lanzarote, it's very sunny this time of the year. Lanzarote usually receives more sunshine than Rabat during winter. Lanzarote gets 204 hours of sunny skies, while Rabat receives 182 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Lanzarote usually receives less rain than Rabat. Lanzarote gets 16 mm (0.6 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 JanuaryLanzarote 17°C (63°F)Rabat 13°C (56°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Rabat in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Lanzarote as well as Rabat. The warm climate attracts visitors to Rabat throughout the year.
Lanzarote is a little warmer than Rabat in the spring. The daily temperature in Lanzarote averages around 20°C (68°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 Lanzarote this time of the year. In the spring, Lanzarote often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Rabat. Lanzarote gets 250 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Rabat receives 255 hours of full sun.
Lanzarote usually gets less rain in April than Rabat. Lanzarote gets 5 mm (0.2 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 AprilLanzarote 20°C (68°F)Rabat 16°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Rabat and Lanzarote
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 17°C (63°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Feb | 18°C (64°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (75°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 16°C (62°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) |
| Dec | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
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