Which place is cheaper, Budapest or Rabat?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Rabat or Budapest?
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 Budapest 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 Budapest?
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.
Budapest
Budapest is the capital city of Hungary. It has been called the "Paris of the East" because of its impressive architecture and general beauty. It was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage List in 1987 because of its cultural importance, its location on the Banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter and Andrassy Avenue. In addition to its rich history, Budapest still has a young vibe with a lot of energy. There's an active night life, an impressive music scene, and a good reputation with European youth.
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 from Budapest, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Budapest.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayRabat $43Budapest $91
The average daily cost (per person) in Rabat is $43, while the average daily cost in Budapest is $91. 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 Budapest in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personRabat $27Budapest $50
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomRabat $54Budapest $100
Compare Hotels in Rabat and Budapest
Looking for a hotel in Rabat or Budapest? 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 Budapest Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Rabat $2.10Budapest $11
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$3.48
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rabat
Also for Rabat, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private transfer from Rabat To Chefchaouen: $285
- Private Transfer from Rabat (RBA) Airport to Fes: $274
- Transfer Rabat to Essaouira: $264
- Private Transfer from Rabat (RBA) Airport to El Jadida: $263
- Private Transfer from Rabat (RBA) Airport to Larache: $256
- Transfer Private From Rabat to Tetouan: $231
- Private Transfer from Rabat-Sale Airport (RBA) to Casablanca: $222
- Private Transfer From Fez To Rabat: $207
- Private Transfer from Rabat To Fez: $207
- One-Way Transfer from Rabat to Fez via meknes & volubilis : $198
- Private Transfer from Rabat (RBA) Airport to Meknes: $197
- Private transfer from Rabat to Casablanca: $191
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Budapest
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Budapest:
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Short Taxi Ride$7.05
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Metro Pass$3.87
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Budapest
Also for Budapest, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- T72 Tank Driving with Hummer Transfer: $1,603
- Budapest - Hungary to Bucharest - Romania /Private Transfer: $1,298
- Bucharest - Romania to Budapest - Hungary /Private Transfer: $1,190
- Private transfer from Budapest to Prague: $1,066
- Private transfer from Budapest to Zagreb: $936
- Transfer from Vienna to Budapest: $710
- From Bucharest: One-way Private Fast Transfer to Budapest: $646
- Budapest-Vienna Private Transfer by Luxury Vehicle: $646
- Private transfer from Budapest to Vienna: $592
- Private transfer between Budapest and Vienna: $474
- Budapest-Vienna One-Way Sightseeing Transfer: $295
- Budapest-Bratislava One-Way Sightseeing Transfer: $295
Is it cheaper to fly into Rabat or Budapest?
Prices for flights to both Budapest 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 $12Budapest $23
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
- Walking Food Tour: $76
- Rabat Food Tour in the Old Town: $76
- Rabat Food Tour Like a Local: $76
- Rabat Family Cooking Class: $76
- Traditional Moroccan Cooking Class in Rabat with a Local Family: $110
- Private Market Tour and Authentic Moroccan Cooking Lesson with a Rabat Local: $120
Typical Food Prices in Budapest
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Budapest:
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Lunch$3.44
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Budapest
For Budapest, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Downtown Budapest Cruise with Pizza and Beer: $45
- Pizza & Beer Downtown Budapest Cruise: $46
- Vegan Hungarian Food Tour (full meals): $52
- Medieval Dinner Show with Drinks: $53
- Vegan Hungarian Food Tour / Local delights: $57
- Private Street Food Tour: $59
- Danube Cruise with Hungarian Dinner and Live Music: $74
- Budapest Danube Cruise with Buffet Dinner, Performances and Music: $75
- Chefparade Cooking School_ Hungarian menu: $79
- Evening Cruise and Dinner with Champagne: $86
- Lángos (Hungary’s nr1 streetfood) cooking class: $87
- Candlelit Dinner River Cruise with Live Music: $91
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Rabat $2.83Budapest $22
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 : $132
- From Casablanca:9Days Unforgettable Desert Tour To Marrakesh: $1,924
- From Fez : Rabat : Day Trip (Shared Group Tour): $103
- From 4 Days 3 Nights Sahara Desert Tour: $720
- 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: $1,397
- Private Boat Exploration Tour In Rabat: $83
Typical Entertainment Prices in Budapest
For Budapest, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Entrance to the Baths for Two$6.91
Tours and Activities in Budapest
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Budapest.
- Danube Bend Private All Day Tour with Lunch, with entrance fees and cruise: $164
- Private Budapest city tour with a daytime Danube river cruise: $240
- 101 things you have to see in Budapest - Full Day Tour with Lunch & Dessert: $186
- 10PM Budapest Danube Cruise with Live Music & Food or Drinks : $20
- 2 Hour Budapest Market and Tasting Tour: $57
- 2 Hours Buda Castle Walking Tour - Walk with a Historian: $39
- 2 Hours Budapest Walking Tour with A Private Guide: $130
- 2 Hours Jewish Heritage Walking Tour - Walk with a Historian: $50
- 2-Hour Private Budapest Castle Walking Tour: $127
- 22 Dog-statues in Budapest - an unusual tour: $25
- 3 Hours Budapest Segway Grand City Tour Buda, Margaret and Pest: $93
- 3-Hour Jewish Quarter Walking Tour in Budapest with Historian: $55
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayRabat -Budapest $18
Sample the Local Flavors in Budapest
Also in Budapest, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- 5-Hour Pub Crawl through Ruin Bars: $22
- The Original Budapest Pub Crawl - One Hour Open Bar + Free Shots: $22
- Ultimate Budapest Pub Crawl: $23
- Ultimate Budapest Pub Crawl: $23
- Bingo Bar Crawl: $25
- Ruin Bar Pub Crawl with Entry Tickets: $29
- Detective Pub Crawl Game by App: $38
- 8-Tier Hungarian Wine Tasting in a Cozy Downtown Wine Bar: $39
- Tipsy Tour Fun Bar Crawl with a Local Guide: $42
- Drunken History Bar Crawl Tour with Local Drinks: $42
- Private Wine Tasting in Budapest: $50
- Hungarian Wine Tasting (with Cheese and Charcuterie) in Budapest: $50
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Rabat and Budapest, we can see that Budapest 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 Budapest 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 Budapest would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Budapest 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 Budapest Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Rabat or Budapest?
Budapest has a larger population, and is about 2% larger than the population of Rabat. When comparing the sizes of Rabat and Budapest, 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 Budapest?
Budapest 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 Budapest in the Summer?
Both Budapest and Rabat are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Rabat throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Budapest for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
Rabat is around the same temperature as Budapest in the summer. The daily temperature in Rabat averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and Budapest fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
It's quite sunny in Budapest. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Rabat. Rabat usually receives more sunshine than Budapest during summer. Rabat gets 315 hours of sunny skies, while Budapest receives 278 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Rabat usually receives less rain than Budapest. Rabat gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Budapest receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyRabat 23°C (73°F)Budapest 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Rabat or Budapest in the Autumn?
Both Budapest and Rabat during the autumn 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 autumn months attract visitors to Budapest because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Rabat is much warmer than Budapest. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Rabat in October average around 20°C (67°F), and Budapest averages at about 12°C (53°F).
It's quite sunny in Rabat. In the autumn, Rabat often gets more sunshine than Budapest. Rabat gets 234 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Budapest receives 152 hours of full sun.
Rabat usually gets more rain in October than Budapest. Rabat gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Budapest receives 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberRabat 20°C (67°F)Budapest 12°C (53°F)
Should I visit Rabat or Budapest in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Rabat and Budapest. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Rabat year-round. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Budapest this time of year.
It's quite cold in Budapest in the winter. In January, Rabat is generally much warmer than Budapest. Daily temperatures in Rabat average around 13°C (56°F), and Budapest fluctuates around -1°C (31°F).
Rabat usually receives more sunshine than Budapest during winter. Rabat gets 182 hours of sunny skies, while Budapest receives 61 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Rabat usually receives more rain than Budapest. Rabat gets 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain, while Budapest receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryRabat 13°C (56°F)Budapest -1°C (31°F)
Should I visit Rabat or Budapest in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Rabat as well as Budapest. Rabat attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many travelers come to Budapest for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
Rabat is a little warmer than Budapest in the spring. The daily temperature in Rabat averages around 16°C (60°F) in April, and Budapest fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Rabat this time of the year. In the spring, Rabat often gets more sunshine than Budapest. Rabat gets 255 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Budapest receives 178 hours of full sun.
Rabat usually gets more rain in April than Budapest. Rabat gets 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Budapest receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilRabat 16°C (60°F)Budapest 12°C (53°F)
Typical Weather for Budapest and Rabat
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (56°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | -1°C (31°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 16°C (62°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (69°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (67°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (62°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Dec | 14°C (57°F) | 102 mm (4 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
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