Which place is cheaper, Edinburgh or Rabat?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Rabat or Edinburgh?
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 Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh?
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.
Edinburgh
Edinburgh is the moderately sized capital of Scotland. It is a medieval city that has managed to perfect the combination of Georgian architecture and medieval relics with a cosmopolitan population and avant-garde atmosphere. The city's population is quite young, in large part because of the University of Edinburgh. This youthful vibe gives this city a lot of vitality. There's a thriving nightlife, many restaurants, theatres, galleries and museums.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Morocco, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Morocco, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Edinburgh, and The Best 10-Day Tours from London.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayRabat $43Edinburgh $178
The average daily cost (per person) in Rabat is $43, while the average daily cost in Edinburgh is $178. 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 Edinburgh in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personRabat $27Edinburgh $93
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomRabat $54Edinburgh $186
Compare Hotels in Rabat and Edinburgh
Looking for a hotel in Rabat or Edinburgh? 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 Edinburgh Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Rabat $2.10Edinburgh $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:
- Transfer Rabat to Tangier: $145
- Transfer Rabat to Salé: $22
- Transfer Rabat to Fes: $116
- Transfer Rabat to Essaouira: $264
- Transfer Private From Rabat to Tetouan: $231
- Private Transfer from Rabat To Fez: $207
- Private Transfer From Fez To Rabat: $207
- Private Airport Transfer to or from Casablanca: $176
- Private Airport Transfer to or from Casablanca: $139
- Guided City Tour with Transfers: $118
- 1-Way Private Transfer to or from Rabat Airport: $31
- Rabat to Casablanca Private Transfer: $65
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Edinburgh
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Edinburgh:
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Local Bus$4.52
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Edinburgh
Also for Edinburgh, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Edinburgh to Inverness Direct transfer: $784
- From Loch Ness Private Day Tour with Transfers: $753
- Private Tour with transfer from Newhaven Cruise Port to Glasgow.: $298
- Edinburgh To The Gleneagles Hotel | Executive Transfer: $291
- Private Transfer from Edinburgh to Gleneagles Hotel : $280
- Private Luxury Transfer Edinburgh (One Way - 7 Passengers): $257
- Central Edinburgh Hotels to Edinburgh Airport Transfers 1-3: $256
- Edinburgh to Stirling | Executive Transfer: $254
- Edinburgh Train Station to Edinburgh Hotel Transfers 1-3 Pax: $251
- Edinburgh to Gleneagles Luxury Taxi Transfer: $242
- Edinburgh to Glasgow Luxury Car Transfer: $242
- Glasgow to Edinburgh Luxury Car Transfer: $232
Is it cheaper to fly into Rabat or Edinburgh?
Prices for flights to both Edinburgh 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 $12Edinburgh $49
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 Edinburgh
For Edinburgh, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Breakfast$11
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Dinner at Filling Station$13
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Lunch for Two$19
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Sandwich$2.32
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Cheese & bread$9.07
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Thai Restaurant Dinner (for 2)$31
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2 Coffees and Scones$7.28
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Turkish Delight$1.76
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Soup at the Pub$7.40
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Edinburgh
For Edinburgh, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $31
- Hard Rock Cafe Edinburgh with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $33
- Scottish Dinner and Folk Music Experience: $88
- Edinburgh Delicious Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour: $90
- Edinburgh Holiday Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour: $90
- Edinburgh Food Tour: $100
- 'Scotland meets Sardinia' - 8-course Dinner in Leith, Edinburgh: $110
- 3-Hour Guided Secret Food Tour: $116
- Edinburgh Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $121
- The 10 Tastings of Edinburgh With Locals: Private Food Tour: $162
- Edinburgh Food Tour with a Local Foodie Custom & Private: $188
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Rabat $2.83Edinburgh $25
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 Edinburgh
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Edinburgh's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Show Tickets$40
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Movie Tickets for Two$15
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Donation for Storytellers$7.53
Tours and Activities in Edinburgh
For Edinburgh, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Edinburgh's Landscapes Tours with a Local Guide: Private & Personalized: $153
- 1-Day Castles, West Highlands and Loch Lomond Tour from Edinburgh: $79
- 1.5 hour Firth of Forth Sightseeing cruise: $23
- 2-Day Highlands and Loch Ness Tour from Edinburgh: $261
- 2-Day Loch Lomond, West Highlands, Glencoe & Oban Tour: $183
- 3 Hours Edinburgh City Highlights Private Walking Tour: $273
- 3-Day Isle of Skye Inverness Highlands and Glenfinnan Viaduct Tour from Edinburgh: $234
- 3-Hour Private Edinburgh Castle Tour: $275
- Afternoon Old Town and Underground Ghost Tour 1:15, 3:15, 5:15: $19
- Alnwick Castle and Scottish Borders Tour from Edinburgh: $72
- Alnwick Castle, Northumberland & Scottish Borders 1-Day Tour: $74
- Alnwick Castle, Northumberland and Borders Tour with Admission: $103
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayRabat -Edinburgh $19
Typical Alcohol Prices in Edinburgh
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Edinburgh from other travelers:
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Beer & Wine$18
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Half Pint at Tollbooth Tavern$2.07
Sample the Local Flavors in Edinburgh
Also in Edinburgh, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl with Free Shots & Discounts: $11
- Edinburgh Bar Crawl: 5+ Venues, Free Shots, Free Club Entry: $19
- Pub Crawl in Edinburgh: $19
- Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour with "Real-Actors": $25
- East Lothian: Glenkinchie Whisky Distillery Tour & Tasting: $26
- Guided Gin Tasting at 56 North Distillery: $28
- Pub Crawl 7 Bars with 6 Shots: $31
- Whisky Tasting and Tales at Summerhall Distillery: $31
- Lind & Lime Gin Distillery Tour & Tasting: $31
- Pickering's Gin Jolly Distillery Tasting Tour: $31
- Visit a Working South Loch Gin Distillery: $32
- The Original Edinburgh Pub Crawl: $32
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Rabat and Edinburgh, we can see that Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Rabat or Edinburgh?
Rabat has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Edinburgh. When comparing the sizes of Rabat and Edinburgh, 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 Edinburgh?
Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Rabat and Edinburgh. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Rabat year-round. Furthermore, the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Edinburgh this time of year.
Rabat is much warmer than Edinburgh in the summer. The daily temperature in Rabat averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and Edinburgh fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
In Rabat, it's very sunny this time of the year. Rabat usually receives more sunshine than Edinburgh during summer. Rabat gets 315 hours of sunny skies, while Edinburgh receives 163 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Rabat usually receives less rain than Edinburgh. Rabat gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Edinburgh receives 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyRabat 23°C (73°F)Edinburgh 14°C (58°F)
Should I visit Rabat or Edinburgh in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Rabat as well as Edinburgh. Rabat attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many travelers come to Edinburgh for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Rabat is much warmer than Edinburgh. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Rabat in October average around 20°C (67°F), and Edinburgh averages at about 10°C (49°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 Edinburgh. Rabat gets 234 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Edinburgh receives 90 hours of full sun.
Rabat usually gets less rain in October than Edinburgh. Rabat gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Edinburgh receives 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberRabat 20°C (67°F)Edinburgh 10°C (49°F)
Should I visit Rabat or Edinburgh in the Winter?
Both Edinburgh 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, many visitors come to Edinburgh in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine.
Edinburgh can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Rabat is generally much warmer than Edinburgh. Daily temperatures in Rabat average around 13°C (56°F), and Edinburgh fluctuates around 3°C (38°F).
Rabat usually receives more sunshine than Edinburgh during winter. Rabat gets 182 hours of sunny skies, while Edinburgh receives 48 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Rabat usually receives more rain than Edinburgh. Rabat gets 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain, while Edinburgh receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryRabat 13°C (56°F)Edinburgh 3°C (38°F)
Should I visit Rabat or Edinburgh in the Spring?
Both Edinburgh 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, most visitors come to Edinburgh for the activities around the city and the natural beauty during these months.
Rabat is much warmer than Edinburgh in the spring. The daily temperature in Rabat averages around 16°C (60°F) in April, and Edinburgh fluctuates around 7°C (45°F).
It's quite sunny in Rabat. In the spring, Rabat often gets more sunshine than Edinburgh. Rabat gets 255 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Edinburgh receives 132 hours of full sun.
Rabat usually gets more rain in April than Edinburgh. Rabat gets 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Edinburgh receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilRabat 16°C (60°F)Edinburgh 7°C (45°F)
Typical Weather for Edinburgh and Rabat
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (56°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (69°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (67°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (62°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) | 5°C (42°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Dec | 14°C (57°F) | 102 mm (4 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.