Which place is cheaper, Dublin or Rabat?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Rabat or Dublin?
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 Dublin 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 Dublin?
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.
Dublin
Dublin is the vibrant and fun capital city of Ireland and home to over a third of the country's population. There are almost 2 million people in the metropolitan area. It's also the most common entry point into the country for visitors. Once you arrive, its a good idea to head over to the main tourist office in St. Andrew's Church off Grafton Street. They can give you maps and information to make sure your trip is efficient and fun. Many people enjoy seeing what remains of the Georgian architecture throughout the city. Much of the city is also modernist in style with many blocks made up of offices.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Morocco, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Morocco, The Best Walking Tours in Ireland, and The Best Luxury Tours to Ireland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayRabat $43Dublin $154
The average daily cost (per person) in Rabat is $43, while the average daily cost in Dublin is $154. 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 Dublin in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personRabat $27Dublin $73
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomRabat $54Dublin $146
Compare Hotels in Rabat and Dublin
Looking for a hotel in Rabat or Dublin? 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 Dublin Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Rabat $2.10Dublin $21
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 Fez: $110
- From Rabat : Private Transfer to Fes via Meknes & volubilis : $154
- One-Way Transfer from Rabat to Fez via meknes & volubilis : $198
- Private Transfer From Rabat Airport to Rabat City: $32
- Private Transfer from Rabat (RBA) Airport to Bouznika: $88
- Private Transfer from Rabat (RBA) Airport to El Jadida: $263
- Private Transfer from Rabat (RBA) Airport to Fes: $274
- Private Transfer from Rabat (RBA) Airport to Kenitra: $110
- Private Transfer from Rabat (RBA) Airport to Larache: $256
- Private Transfer from Rabat (RBA) Airport to Meknes: $197
- Private Transfer from Rabat (RBA) Airport to Temara: $66
- Private Transfer from Rabat City to Rabat (RBA) Airport: $44
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Dublin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Dublin:
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Rental Car for a Day$16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dublin
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Dublin:
- One-Way Private Transfer to Killarney: $780
- One-Way Private Transfer to Galway: $673
- One-Way Private Transfer to Cork City: $640
- Shannon: Private Airport Arrival Transfer to Dublin: $619
- One-Way Private Transfer to Shannon Airport: $619
- One-Way Private Transfer to Limerick: $587
- Dublin Airport:, Executive/chauffeur transfer to Belfast: $565
- Private transfer service from Dublin to Galway: $499
- Private transfer service from Dublin to Belfast: $431
- Dublin Glasnevin National Cemetery Audio Tour with Transfers: $341
- Dublin Zoo Skip-the-line Tickets and Private Transfers: $307
- Collon House & Garden To Dublin Airport Or City Private Chauffeur Transfer : $298
Is it cheaper to fly into Rabat or Dublin?
Prices for flights to both Dublin 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 $12Dublin $53
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 Dublin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Dublin:
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Lunch Lynam's Pub$4.23
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dublin
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Dublin.
- Discover the Flavors of Dublin on a Guided Street Food Tour: $30
- Dublin 3-Course Dinner and Live Shows at The Irish House Party: $31
- No Diet Club - Best Food Tour in Dublin !: $59
- Dublin Irish Night Show, Dance and Traditional 3-Course Dinner: $60
- NO DIET CLUB - Best Food Tour in Dublin !: $62
- Grand Canal Cruise with Dinner: $72
- Delicious Walking Food Tour: $81
- Delicious Dublin Food Tour: $82
- Dublin Delicious Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour: $87
- Howth Coastal Craft Beer and Seafood Tour: $96
- Bread, Beer & Bia: Irish Cooking Class & Dinner in Dublin: $99
- Irish Craic & Cuisine: Cooking Class & Dinner in Central Dublin: $106
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Rabat $2.83Dublin $27
Tours and Activities in Rabat
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Rabat.
- SUP Adventure Rabat (kayaking, stand up paddle , boating) VIP: $15
- Rabat old Medina ,Hassan Tower and Kasbah Oudaya Walking tour : $40
- Private Cultural Walking Tour of Rabat with Licensed Tour Guide: $43
- Rabat tour ;Small Group Guided Walking tour in the City of Light: $44
- Private Boat Tour of the Bouregreg River, a Traditional Boat: $45
- Private Walking Guided Cultural Stroll with Licensed Tour Expert: $53
- Private Boat Guided Tour in Rabat: $60
- Private Guided City Walking Tour: $62
- 4WD adventure Todra Gorge to Dades Valley - Aventures Verticales Maroc: $63
- Private Guided Boat Tour in Rabat: $70
- Best of Rabat Tour (half-day): $78
- Private Boat Exploration Tour In Rabat: $83
Typical Entertainment Prices in Dublin
Here are a few typical costs in Dublin for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Wild Wicklow Tour$28
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Guinness Brewery for Two$29
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St Pauls Cathedral$4.82
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Dublin Writer's Museum$6.75
Tours and Activities in Dublin
Here are a few actual costs in Dublin for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- A Self Guided Walking Tour of Dublin's Docklands: $12
- (Small Group) Cliffs of Moher and Castle Tour from Dublin: $141
- 1-Hour Cocktail Masterclass Experience in Dublin: $49
- 2 Hours Senior’s Historical Private Walking Tour of Dublin : $193
- 2-Day Southern Ireland Tour from Dublin:Including Blarney and Cliffs of Moher: $217
- 2-Day Wild Atlantic Way Tour From Dublin: $217
- 2-Hour Historical Walking Tour from Dublin : $21
- 3-Hour Drinks on Foot Dublin Walking Guided Tour: $30
- 4-Day Grand Atlantic Rail Tour from Dublin: $1,181
- 5-Day Tour of West Ireland: Blarney Stone & Cliffs of Moher: $1,461
- 6-Day Tour of Southern Ireland from Dublin: $946
- A Guided Walking Tour of Trinity College Campus: $17
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayRabat -Dublin $18
Sample the Local Flavors in Dublin
Also in Dublin, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Authentic Brewery Tour: $11
- Generation Pub Crawl: $15
- Dublin Epic Pub Crawl: Experience Dublin's pubs and nightlife: $15
- "Dublin Delight Pub Expedition" Pub Crawl: $16
- The Dublin Liberties Distillery: Tour with Whiskey Tasting: $18
- The Dublin Liberties Distillery - Guided Tour and Whiskey Tasting: $19
- Teeling Whiskey Distillery Tour & Tasting: $22
- Exclusive Brewery Tour and Tasting at Kildare Brewing Co, Sallins: $22
- Skip the Line: Teeling Whiskey Distillery Tour and Tasting in Dublin Ticket: $22
- The Black Experience Pub Tour: $22
- City Pub Crawl Experience: $24
- Pearse Lyons Whiskey Distillery Experience: $24
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Rabat and Dublin, we can see that Dublin 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 Dublin 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 Dublin would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Dublin 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 Dublin Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Rabat or Dublin?
Rabat has a larger population, and is about 62% larger than the population of Dublin. When comparing the sizes of Rabat and Dublin, 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 Dublin?
Dublin 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 Dublin in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Rabat as well as Dublin. Rabat attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Dublin because of the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
Rabat is a little warmer than Dublin in the summer. The daily temperature in Rabat averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and Dublin fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Rabat this time of the year. In the summer, Rabat often gets more sunshine than Dublin. Rabat gets 315 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Dublin receives 166 hours of full sun.
Rabat usually gets less rain in July than Dublin. Rabat gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Dublin receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyRabat 23°C (73°F)Dublin 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Rabat or Dublin in the Autumn?
Both Dublin and Rabat are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Rabat throughout the year. Also, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene are the main draw to Dublin this time of year.
In the autumn, Rabat is much warmer than Dublin. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Rabat in October average around 20°C (67°F), and Dublin averages at about 11°C (52°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Rabat. Rabat usually receives more sunshine than Dublin during autumn. Rabat gets 234 hours of sunny skies, while Dublin receives 97 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Rabat usually receives less rain than Dublin. Rabat gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Dublin receives 70 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberRabat 20°C (67°F)Dublin 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Rabat or Dublin in the Winter?
Both Dublin and Rabat during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Rabat because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, many travelers come to Dublin for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In January, Rabat is generally much warmer than Dublin. Daily temperatures in Rabat average around 13°C (56°F), and Dublin fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
In the winter, Rabat often gets more sunshine than Dublin. Rabat gets 182 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Dublin receives 56 hours of full sun.
Rabat usually gets more rain in January than Dublin. Rabat gets 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain, while Dublin receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryRabat 13°C (56°F)Dublin 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Rabat or Dublin in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Rabat and Dublin. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Rabat year-round. Furthermore, many visitors come to Dublin in the spring for the activities around the city.
Rabat is much warmer than Dublin in the spring. The daily temperature in Rabat averages around 16°C (60°F) in April, and Dublin fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).
In Rabat, it's very sunny this time of the year. Rabat usually receives more sunshine than Dublin during spring. Rabat gets 255 hours of sunny skies, while Dublin receives 157 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Rabat usually receives more rain than Dublin. Rabat gets 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Dublin receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilRabat 16°C (60°F)Dublin 8°C (47°F)
Typical Weather for Dublin and Rabat
| Rabat | Dublin | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (56°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (69°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 14°C (56°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (67°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 70 mm (2.7 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (62°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 65 mm (2.5 in) |
| Dec | 14°C (57°F) | 102 mm (4 in) | 6°C (44°F) | 76 mm (3 in) |
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