Which place is cheaper, Avignon or Rabat?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Rabat or Avignon?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Rabat and Avignon 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: Rabat or Avignon?
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.
Avignon
Avignon is a beautiful medieval walled city southeast of Paris. Often referred to as the City of Popes due to the large number of popes who have resided there over the years, Avignon boasts a wonderful history of art and culture. Located on the leafy banks of the Rhone, it is probably best-known these days for the children's song - Sur le pont d'Avignon. But for several decades in the 14th century it was the capital of Christendom, after Pope Clement V moved his court here to avoid the chaos in Rome. The legacy of that papal schism can be seen today in the city's Unesco-protected architecture, including the vast Palais des Papes. And nearby Chateauneuf-du-Pape, site of a now-ruined castle built by a later pope, still produces acclaimed red wines. The city's intact ramparts and pedestrianized center lend Avignon a small-town, medieval feel. Yet each summer, the city goes totally 21st century, as thousands of visitors descend for a contemporary performing arts extravaganza, the Festival d'Avignon. History surrounds you, sharing its secrets as you roam Avignon's quiet, shaded, cobblestone streets. Decorated with gorgeous fountains, avenues and squares, although Avignon is quite a big township, you'll see that this beautiful walled city still maintains its small town charm.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Morocco, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Morocco, The Best 10-Day Tours in France, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in France.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayRabat $44Avignon $751
The average daily cost (per person) in Rabat is $44, while the average daily cost in Avignon is $751. 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 Rabat and Avignon in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personRabat $27Avignon $694
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomRabat $54Avignon $1,388
Compare Hotels in Rabat and Avignon
Looking for a hotel in Rabat or Avignon? 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 and Avignon Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Rabat $2.10Avignon $22
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:
- Transfer Rabat to Tetouan: $145
- Transfer Rabat to Salé: $22
- Transfer Rabat to Meknes: $102
- Transfer Rabat to Fes: $115
- Transfer Rabat to Essaouira: $262
- Transfer Private From Rabat to Tetouan: $230
- Transfer Private From Rabat to Tangier: $268
- Transfer Private From Rabat to Fes: $185
- Private Transfer from Rabat To Fez: $206
- Private Transfer From Fez To Rabat: $206
- Private Airport Transfer to or from Casablanca: $175
- Private Airport Transfer to or from Casablanca: $138
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Avignon
Also for Avignon, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private transfer Marseille - Avignon: $428
- Transfert Avignon Marseille : $273
- Departure Private Transfer Avignon City to Avignon Airport AVN by Luxury Minibus: $241
- Arrival Private Transfer Avignon Airport AVN to Avignon City by Luxury Minibus: $241
- Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Avignon - Round-Trip Transfer: $233
- Transfer Avignon to Vaison la Romaine and surroundings: $164
- Transfer Vaison la Romaine and surroundings to Avignon: $164
- Departure Private Transfer Avignon City to Avignon Airport AVN by Luxury Van: $132
- Arrival Priate Transfer Avignon Airport AVN to Avignon City by Luxury Van: $132
- Private Departure Transfer from Avignon to Marseille Airport MRS: $117
- Departure Private Transfer Avignon City to Avignon Airport AVN by Business Car: $91
- Arrival Private Transfer Avignon Airport AVN to Avignon City by Business Car: $91
Is it cheaper to fly into Rabat or Avignon?
Prices for flights to both Avignon and Rabat 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 dayRabat $12Avignon $36
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Avignon
For Avignon, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Avignon Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience : $98
- Cooking workshop with an exceptional chef in Avignon: $207
- Cooking lessons: $213
- Cooking Class and Lunch with a Local Chef: $403
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Rabat $2.84Avignon $16
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
Tours and Activities in Avignon
For Avignon, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- A Tour in Provence in a typical French motorized bike : the Solex: $46
- Aix en Provence and Avignon city of Popes Private Tour: $1,486
- Arles and Camargue Small-Group Half-Day Tour from Avignon: $98
- Avignon : Half-Day Walking Tour with Private Guide: $160
- Avignon Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $9.84
- Avignon Walking Tour including Pope's Palace: $75
- Avignon private guided tour: $273
- All About Avignon Tour: $21
- Around The Palace Tour: $31
- City Walking Tour with Popes Palace Entry: $74
- Emblematic Squares Tour: $267
- Historic District Guided Food & Wine Walking Tour: $91
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayRabat -Avignon $17
Sample the Local Flavors in Avignon
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Avignon:
- Wine tasting in Sablet: $3.26
- THE CUBE: Private Tour Of Semi-Gravity Cubist Cellar with Wine Tasting: $11
- Provence and Wine Tasting by E-Bike from Saint-Rémy-de-Provence: $65
- E-bike tour and wine tasting from Vaison la Romaine: $65
- Half-Day Provence Pont du Gard and Wine Tasting Tour from Avignon: $87
- From Morning Wine Tour to Châteauneuf du Pape: $95
- Morning Wine Tour to Chateauneuf du Pape from Avignon: $97
- From Afternoon Wine Tour Châteauneuf du Pape: $102
- Afternoon Wine Tour to Chateauneuf du Pape from Avignon: $104
- Roman heritages and Chateauneuf du Pape Wine Tour from Avignon: $131
- Chateauneuf-du-Pape Prestige Wine Tour from Avignon: $152
- 8 Hours Private Wine Tour in Châteauneuf du Pape: $164
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Rabat and Avignon, we can see that Avignon is more expensive. And not only is Rabat much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Rabat is in Africa and Avignon is in Europe, 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 Avignon would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Avignon 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 Rabat Expensive? and Is Avignon Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Rabat or Avignon?
Rabat has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Avignon. When comparing the sizes of Rabat and Avignon, 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 Rabat or Avignon?
Avignon 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 Rabat or Avignon in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Rabat and Avignon. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Rabat year-round. Furthermore, many travelers come to Avignon for the small town charm and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Rabat is around the same temperature as Avignon. Typically, the summer temperatures in Rabat in July average around 23°C (73°F), and Avignon averages at about 24°C (75°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Avignon this time of the year. In Rabat, it's very sunny this time of the year. Rabat usually receives less sunshine than Avignon during summer. Rabat gets 315 hours of sunny skies, while Avignon receives 354 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Rabat usually receives less rain than Avignon. Rabat gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Avignon receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyRabat 23°C (73°F)Avignon 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Rabat or Avignon in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Rabat as well as Avignon. Rabat attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many visitors come to Avignon in the autumn for the shopping scene and the small town atmosphere.
In October, Rabat is generally a little warmer than Avignon. Daily temperatures in Rabat average around 20°C (67°F), and Avignon fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Rabat this time of the year. In the autumn, Rabat often gets more sunshine than Avignon. Rabat gets 234 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Avignon receives 178 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Avignon. Rabat usually gets less rain in October than Avignon. Rabat gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Avignon receives 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberRabat 20°C (67°F)Avignon 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Rabat or Avignon in the Winter?
Both Avignon and Rabat are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Rabat throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Avignon for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Rabat is much warmer than Avignon in the winter. The daily temperature in Rabat averages around 13°C (56°F) in January, and Avignon fluctuates around 7°C (44°F).
Rabat usually receives more sunshine than Avignon during winter. Rabat gets 182 hours of sunny skies, while Avignon receives 146 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Rabat usually receives more rain than Avignon. Rabat gets 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain, while Avignon receives 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryRabat 13°C (56°F)Avignon 7°C (44°F)
Should I visit Rabat or Avignon in the Spring?
Both Avignon and Rabat during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Rabat because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Avignon because of the small town charm.
In the spring, Rabat is a little warmer than Avignon. Typically, the spring temperatures in Rabat in April average around 16°C (60°F), and Avignon averages at about 13°C (56°F).
In Avignon, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Rabat. In the spring, Rabat often gets more sunshine than Avignon. Rabat gets 255 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Avignon receives 218 hours of full sun.
Rabat usually gets more rain in April than Avignon. Rabat gets 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Avignon receives 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilRabat 16°C (60°F)Avignon 13°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Avignon and Rabat
| Rabat | Avignon | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (56°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 60 mm (2.3 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (69°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (67°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (62°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Dec | 14°C (57°F) | 102 mm (4 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
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