Which place is cheaper, Florence or Rabat?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Rabat or Florence?
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 Florence 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 Florence?
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.
Florence
Florence is the capital of Tuscany and one of the most well known cities in Italy for its art and cultural scenes. The city is rooted in history and you can see this in the architecture, statues, gardens, and art that are everywhere around town. This city truly is a living museum. You should allow yourself at least a couple of days to explore Florence and if you can afford more, it is well worth the time. In particular, if art history is your passion then you will need a week or more to satisfy your interest as the museums and architecturally impressive buildings throughout the city are endless.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Morocco, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Morocco, The Best Luxury Tours to Italy, and The Best Budget Tours to Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayRabat $44Florence $165
The average daily cost (per person) in Rabat is $44, while the average daily cost in Florence is $165. 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 Florence in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personRabat $27Florence $93
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomRabat $54Florence $186
Compare Hotels in Rabat and Florence
Looking for a hotel in Rabat or Florence? 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 Florence Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Rabat $2.10Florence $23
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:
- Private transfer from Rabat To Chefchaouen: $283
- Private Transfer from Rabat (RBA) Airport to Asilah: $272
- Transfer Private From Rabat to Tangier: $268
- Transfer Rabat to Essaouira: $262
- Private Transfer from Rabat (RBA) Airport to Larache: $254
- Transfer Private From Rabat to Tetouan: $230
- Private Transfer From Fez To Rabat: $206
- Private Transfer from Rabat To Fez: $206
- One-Way Transfer from Rabat to Fez via meknes & volubilis : $196
- One-Way Transfer from Fez to Rabat via volubilis & meknes : $196
- Private transfer from Rabat to Casablanca: $190
- Transfer Private From Rabat to Fes: $185
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Florence
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Florence:
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Taxi Ride Within City$8.57
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Taxi from Airport$27
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In City Parking (Full Day)$32
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Bus Pass (Full Day)$5.36
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Bus From Airport$5.36
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Florence
Also for Florence, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From One-Way Private Transfer to Sorrento: $2,138
- From Amalfi Coast Transfer with a Stop in Pompeii: $1,176
- Transfer Between Florence and Rome with Sightseeing Stop: $1,176
- Private Transfer from Cinque Terre to Florence or Siena: $893
- Private Round-Trip Transfer to Pisa: $567
- Private Transfer to Bologna Airport (BLQ): $429
- From Private Transfer to Siena: $396
- From Private Transfer to Livorno Port: $386
- Transfer from Livorno Port to Accommodation: $386
- Florence Airport (FLR): One-Way/Roundtrip Private Transfer: $314
- Horse ride in the Mugello (transfer from / to Florence) and Tuscan aperitif: $293
- Private Transfer from San Casciano in Val di Pesa to Firenze (FLR) Airport: $292
Is it cheaper to fly into Rabat or Florence?
Prices for flights to both Florence 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 $12Florence $38
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
Typical Food Prices in Florence
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Florence:
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Panini Sandwich$6.96
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$18
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Florence
For Florence, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Florence Street Food Tour: Market & City Center: $23
- Hard Rock Cafe Florence with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $27
- Virtual Live Cooking Class What Do You Have in Your Pantry: $35
- Virtual Cooking Class: Bruschetta & Tiramisù: $35
- Italian Fresh Pasta Private Virtual Cooking Class: $40
- Street Food Tour with Local Expert Guide: $41
- Street Food Tour and Sightseeing with Local Expert Guide in 2.5 hours : $41
- Florence Food Tour: Home-Made Pasta, Truffle, Cantucci, Olive Oil, Gelato: $41
- Food Tour in Santo Spirito: $47
- Walking Food Tour at Sunset with Tastings: $47
- Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine: $61
- Pasta Cooking Experience in Florence: $62
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Rabat $2.84Florence $32
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Florence
For Florence, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Admission to Uffizi$12
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Phone Booking Fee for Uffizi$4.29
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Firenze Card (for Two)$107
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Audioguides at Uffizi (for Two)$21
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Giotto's Tower Entrance Fee$6.43
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Boboli Gardens Entrance Fee$7.50
Tours and Activities in Florence
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Florence.
- Best of Florence walking tour & Accademia Gallery- monolingual small group tour: $92
- Florence FoodTour with Local Guide: $191
- Florence-Private bike tour: $98
- From Sunset Panoramic e-Bike or Classic Bike tour : $38
- Semi-Private Uffizi Gallery Guided Tour: $71
- Tour Private of Florence in electric car : $41
- VIP Uffizi Gallery Tour: $75
- "Good Morning Chianti Classico" - Tour in 2 wineries with lunch: $196
- 1-Hour Experience with Brunello. Visit to the Vineyard and Cellar: $35
- 1-Hour Golf Cart Private Tour through the Center of Florence: $49
- 2 Hour Private Guided Tour: Uffizi Galleries for Families: $38
- 2-Hour Guided Tour to Uffizi Gallery and its Symbols: $55
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayRabat -Florence $20
Typical Alcohol Prices in Florence
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Florence from other travelers:
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Glass of Chianti$4.50
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Bottle of Wine$8.04
Sample the Local Flavors in Florence
Also in Florence, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine Tasting by CarusVini in San Casciano in val di Pesa: $16
- Great wine tasting at Tenuta Moriano: $25
- Biodynamic Wine Tasting with Producer in Vinci: $28
- 3 Types Tuscany Wine Tasting with Local Appetizers: $29
- From Florence to Chianti Rufina: Wine Tasting Experience: $32
- Classic Wine Tasting in Montalcino: $33
- Discover Artimino wine tasting, a few steps from Florence: $33
- Three Types of Tuscany Wine Tasting with Local Appetizers: $37
- Wine Tasting and Paring Class Guided Tour in Florence: $42
- Chianti Wine Tour: Tuscan Reds : $43
- Wine Tasting and Pairing Class Guided Tour in Florence: $43
- Wine Tasting and Pairing Class Guided Tour in Florence: $43
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Rabat and Florence, we can see that Florence 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 Florence 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 Florence would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Florence 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 Florence Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Rabat or Florence?
Rabat has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Florence. When comparing the sizes of Rabat and Florence, 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 Florence?
Florence 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 Florence in the Summer?
Both Florence 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, the summer months attract visitors to Florence because of the family-friendly experiences.
Rabat is around the same temperature as Florence in the summer. The daily temperature in Rabat averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and Florence fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
It's quite sunny in Florence. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Rabat. Rabat usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Florence during summer. Rabat gets 315 hours of sunny skies, while Florence receives 316 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Rabat usually receives less rain than Florence. Rabat gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Florence 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)Florence 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Rabat or Florence in the Autumn?
Both Florence 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. Furthermore, the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Florence this time of year.
In the autumn, Rabat is a little warmer than Florence. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Rabat in October average around 20°C (67°F), and Florence averages at about 16°C (61°F).
It's quite sunny in Rabat. In the autumn, Rabat often gets more sunshine than Florence. Rabat gets 234 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Florence receives 177 hours of full sun.
Rabat usually gets less rain in October than Florence. Rabat gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Florence receives 96 mm (3.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberRabat 20°C (67°F)Florence 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Rabat or Florence in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Rabat and Florence. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Rabat year-round. Furthermore, many travelers come to Florence for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In January, Rabat is generally much warmer than Florence. Daily temperatures in Rabat average around 13°C (56°F), and Florence fluctuates around 7°C (45°F).
Rabat usually receives more sunshine than Florence during winter. Rabat gets 182 hours of sunny skies, while Florence receives 105 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Rabat usually receives more rain than Florence. Rabat gets 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain, while Florence receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryRabat 13°C (56°F)Florence 7°C (45°F)
Should I visit Rabat or Florence in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Rabat as well as Florence. Rabat attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many visitors come to Florence in the spring for the natural beauty.
Rabat is a little warmer than Florence in the spring. The daily temperature in Rabat averages around 16°C (60°F) in April, and Florence fluctuates around 14°C (57°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 Florence. Rabat gets 255 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Florence receives 192 hours of full sun.
Rabat usually gets less rain in April than Florence. Rabat gets 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Florence receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilRabat 16°C (60°F)Florence 14°C (57°F)
Typical Weather for Florence and Rabat
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (56°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (69°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 76 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (67°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (62°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Dec | 14°C (57°F) | 102 mm (4 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
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