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

Should you visit Nairobi 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 Nairobi 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: Nairobi or Rabat?

Nairobi

Nairobi is Kenya's capital as well as the country's largest city. With a population of about 3 million, it is also one of the largest cities in Africa. It is a prominent city both politically and financially within the region. There are many international companies that are located in Nairobi and the Nairobi Securities and Exchange is one of the largest in Africa.

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 Nairobi?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Nairobi is $50, while the average daily cost in Rabat is $34. 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. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Nairobi and Rabat in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Nairobi $9.34
    Rabat $21
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Nairobi $19
    Rabat $42
Compare Hotels in Nairobi and Rabat

Looking for a hotel in Nairobi 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.

Hotels in Nairobi


Hotels in Rabat


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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: Nairobi Hotel Prices and Rabat Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Nairobi $8.62
    Rabat $1.63
Typical Local Transportation prices in Nairobi

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Nairobi:


  • Taxi from Airport
    $9.35

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nairobi

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

  • Private Transfer from Masai Mara to Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO): $1,061
  • Private Transfer from Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO) to Masai Mara: $1,061
  • Private Transfer from Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO) to Arusha: $977
  • 4 by 4 land cruiser and Jeep transfer to Maasai mara Hotels: $960
  • 4 X 4 Toyota Land-Cruiser Transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve from Nairobi: $750
  • Private transfer: Nairobi to Nairobi Airport (NBO): $622
  • Private transfer: Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Nairobi: $622
  • Private Luxury car hire for transfer from Nairobi to Arusha: $333
  • 4 X 4 Land cruiser and Jeep transfer to Masai Mara hotels: $220
  • Transport from Nairobi transfer to Fairmont Mt Kenya safari Club: $187
  • Minivan Airport Transfers in Nairobi: $180
  • Private Transfer from Nairobi To Maasai Mara By Road: $125

Typical Local Transportation prices in Rabat

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


  • Taxi to Sale
    $3.38

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rabat

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

  • Transfer Rabat to Tetouan: $156
  • Transfer Rabat to Tangier: $154
  • Transfer Rabat to SalĂ©: $24
  • Transfer Rabat to Safi: $178
  • Transfer Rabat to Rabat Airport: $24
  • Transfer Rabat to Mohammedia: $63
  • Transfer Rabat to Meknes: $109
  • Transfer Rabat to Marrakech: $208
  • Transfer Rabat to Kenitra: $55
  • Transfer Rabat to Fes: $123
  • Transfer Rabat to Essaouira: $234
  • Transfer Rabat to El Jadida: $123

Is it cheaper to fly into Nairobi or Rabat?

Prices for flights to both Rabat and Nairobi 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
    Nairobi $6.05
    Rabat $9.59
Typical Food prices in Nairobi

For Nairobi, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Dinner for Two
    $5.06

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nairobi

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

  • Carnivore Restaurant: Lunch or Dinner Experience in Nairobi: $19
  • Cultural Tour:Bomas of Kenya and Dinner Experince Carnivore Restaurant: $40
  • Carnivore restaurant lunch or dinner from Nairobi: $45
  • Visit market tour and cooking class: kenyan food with a home cook: $50
  • Private Traditional Kenyan Cooking Class with Lunch in Nairobi: $60
  • Private Kenyan Cooking Class in Nairobi with a Local: $61
  • Carnivore Resturant Dinner Experience: $65
  • Cooking Lesson of Local Food $ Lunch: $65
  • Carnivore restaurant Dinner or lunch from Nairobi: $65
  • Private Market Tour and Traditional Kenyan Cooking Class in Nairobi with a Local: $72
  • Dinner/Lunch Eating Experience Carnivore Restaurant & Transport: $75
  • Lonely Planet Experiences: Nairobi Nightlife Tour and Dinner: $77

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rabat

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

  • Best Moroccan Cooking Class with Chef Khadija ( Over 35 years Experience ): $25
  • Rabat Family Cooking Class: $50
  • Cooking Class in a Family Home: $55
  • Walking Food Tour: $55
  • Rabat Food Tour in the Old Town: $56
  • Rabat Food Tour Like a Local: $56
  • Rabat Restaurant Cooking Class: $56
  • Food Tour in Rabat: $103

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Nairobi $37
    Rabat $2.20
Typical Entertainment prices in Nairobi

Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Nairobi's activities, tours, and tickets:


  • Village Visit
    $16

Tours and Activities in Nairobi

For Nairobi, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • "08 Days Magical Drive in Kenya Family Adventure Safari": $4,410
  • "Ultimate Kenya Adventure 09 Days Safari": $5,077
  • 03 Days Lake Nakuru Masai Mara Adventure: $1,541
  • 04 Days Ol Pejeta Samburu Safari Experience: $1,421
  • 1 Day Amboseli Classic Safari Tour package,bruno safaris Kenya: $359
  • 1 Day Best Of Nairobi Tour Daily Morning / Afternoon With Free Pick up: $61
  • 1 Day Glimpse of Wildlife Nairobi Tour: $205
  • 1 Day Hell's Gate Bicycle Tour (minimum 2 Pax): $236
  • 1 Day Hells gate and Lake Naivasha Tour From Nairobi: $71
  • 1 Day Hiking Adventure At Mt Longonot From Nairobi(minimum 2 Pax): $322
  • 1 Day Hiking Adventure In Mt Longonot From Nairobi: $104
  • 1 Day Lake Naivasha and Hells Gate Small Group Day Tour With Boat Ride Day Trip: $144

Tours and Activities in Rabat

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

  • 3 DAYS PRIVATE TOUR FROM RABAT TO SAHARA DESERT OF MERZOUGA and Marrakech: $847
  • 3 Days Tour From Rabat To Sahara Desert Of Merzouga: $846
  • 4 Day 3 Nights Morocco Family Tour from Rabat to Sahara Desert with kids: $1,156
  • 4 Day Authentic Morocco Tour from Rabat to Sahara Desert: $1,145
  • 4 Day Best of Morocco Tour from Rabat to Marrakech via Fes and Desert: $1,120
  • 4 Day Sahara Desert Tour from Rabat (Tour Finishes in Marrakech): $1,082
  • 7 Nights 8 Days Casablanca Tour: $750
  • 7 days tour from Rabat to Marrakech via Sahara desert: $2,538
  • Best of Rabat Tour (half-day): $63
  • Fes Full Day Private Tour from Rabat: $250
  • From Fes or Meknes: Rabat Sightseeing Private Day Trip: $228
  • From Hiking and Kayaking Adventure at Dayet Erroumi: $163

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Nairobi $13
    Rabat -


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Nairobi and Rabat, we can see that Nairobi is more expensive. And not only is Rabat much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Nairobi would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nairobi than you might in Rabat.

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