Which place is cheaper, Lake Garda or Rabat?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Rabat or Lake Garda?
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 Lake Garda 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 Lake Garda?
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.
Lake Garda
As a gentle Mediterranean wind touches your skin, the aromatic fragrances of olive and lemon trees fill the air. Surrounded by lush gardens and Italian architecture in its ancient tans and beiges, you look to the horizon and find a paradise before your eyes: a shimmering lake, misty mountaintops, and a clear blue sky. Lake Garda is a popular holiday destination for locals of the Lombardy region and tourists alike. It has been shown that about 7% of Italy's tourists head straight for these gleaming blue shores. The largest lake in Italy, Lake Garda is located about halfway in between Brescia and Verona and between Venezia and Milano. Because it is surrounded by several different districts - Lombardy, Trentino, Alto, and the Veneto - Lake Garda is a culmination of culture that attracts cosmopolitan crowds. The lake is an ancient natural treasure Italy holds dear, with documents referring to Lake Garda dating as far back as the eighteenth century. The name "Garda" comes from the Germanic word "warda," which means "place of guard." Whether you are staying at one of the many luxurious resorts in Riva del Garda or are simply getting a pedicure in spa town Sirmione, Lake Garda continues to preserve its elegance and sophistication throughout the years.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Morocco, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Morocco, The Best Tours for Seniors to Italy, and The Best Contiki Tours to Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayRabat $44Lake Garda $178
The average daily cost (per person) in Rabat is $44, while the average daily cost in Lake Garda 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 Lake Garda in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personRabat $27Lake Garda $90
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomRabat $54Lake Garda $180
Compare Hotels in Rabat and Lake Garda
Looking for a hotel in Rabat or Lake Garda? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Rabat $2.10Lake Garda $70
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 Lake Garda
Also for Lake Garda, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Verona Opera Arena: Transfer from Lake Garda & Opera Ticket: $128
- Private Transfer from Verona VRN Airport to Lake Garda: $109
Is it cheaper to fly into Rabat or Lake Garda?
Prices for flights to both Lake Garda 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 $12Lake Garda $45
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 Lake Garda
For Lake Garda, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 3 Hour Fresh Pasta and Tiramisù Private Cooking Class with Meal : $65
- Valpolicella Wine and Food Tour: $75
- Cusina - Cooking Class: Fresh Pasta with wine tasting: $86
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Cecina with Show Cooking: $93
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Rabat $2.84Lake Garda $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
Tours and Activities in Lake Garda
For Lake Garda, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Beekeeping Farm Tour and Tasting Experience in Lazise: $43
- 2 Hours Walking and Boat Tour in Sirmione Highlights: $53
- Bardolino: Vineyard Tour with Wine, Olive Oil & Food Tasting: $37
- Best of Sirmione with Boat Tour and Grotte di Catullo : $97
- Boat Tour of the Islands of Lake Garda with Aperitif: $76
- Canyoning "Vione" - advanced tour, for sportive beginner: $106
- Dolomites Full-Day Tour from Lake Garda: $75
- Dolomites Full-day Tour from Lake Garda: $76
- Experience in Sirmione Lake Garda: $98
- Fabulous Heritage of Sirmione - Walking Tour: $185
- From Garda/Bardolino: 4-hour Guided Boat Cruise to Sirmione: $49
- From Dolomites Bus Tour: $73
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayRabat -Lake Garda $21
Sample the Local Flavors in Lake Garda
Also in Lake Garda, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Bardolino: Wine tasting at Cantina Valetti: $26
- Wine Tasting and Tour of Lugana Wines in Sirmione: $32
- Wine Tasting with Local Food in Lazise Countryside: $32
- Vineyards Tour and Wine Tasting: $42
- Garda Hills Wine Tour and Tasting: $42
- Wine Tasting in Historical Center of Lazise: $44
- Art Experience with Food and Wine Tasting in Lazise: $55
- E-Bike Tour and wine tasting in Lazise Countryside: $87
- E-Bike Tour and Wine Tasting in Lazise: $87
- Lazise: Bike Tour and Wine Tasting: $90
- Castles boat tour with Bardolino wine tasting and nibbles: $98
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Rabat and Lake Garda, we can see that Lake Garda 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 Lake Garda 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 Lake Garda would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lake Garda 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 Lake Garda Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Rabat or Lake Garda?
Lake Garda 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 Lake Garda in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Rabat and Lake Garda. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Rabat year-round. Also, many visitors come to Lake Garda in the summer for the beaches, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences.
Rabat is around the same temperature as Lake Garda in the summer. The daily temperature in Rabat averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and Lake Garda fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Lake Garda this time of the year. In Rabat, it's very sunny this time of the year. Rabat usually receives more sunshine than Lake Garda during summer. Rabat gets 315 hours of sunny skies, while Lake Garda receives 286 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Rabat usually receives less rain than Lake Garda. Rabat gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Lake Garda receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyRabat 23°C (73°F)Lake Garda 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Rabat or Lake Garda in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Rabat as well as Lake Garda. Rabat attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, most visitors come to Lake Garda for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In the autumn, Rabat is a little warmer than Lake Garda. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Rabat in October average around 20°C (67°F), and Lake Garda averages at about 14°C (57°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 Lake Garda. Rabat gets 234 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lake Garda receives 137 hours of full sun.
Rabat usually gets less rain in October than Lake Garda. Rabat gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Lake Garda receives 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberRabat 20°C (67°F)Lake Garda 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Rabat or Lake Garda in the Winter?
Both Lake Garda 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, the winter months attract visitors to Lake Garda because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
The weather in Lake Garda can be very cold. In January, Rabat is generally much warmer than Lake Garda. Daily temperatures in Rabat average around 13°C (56°F), and Lake Garda fluctuates around 2°C (36°F).
Rabat usually receives more sunshine than Lake Garda during winter. Rabat gets 182 hours of sunny skies, while Lake Garda receives 98 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Rabat usually receives more rain than Lake Garda. Rabat gets 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain, while Lake Garda receives 55 mm (2.1 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryRabat 13°C (56°F)Lake Garda 2°C (36°F)
Should I visit Rabat or Lake Garda in the Spring?
Both Lake Garda 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. Furthermore, the beaches and the natural beauty are the main draw to Lake Garda this time of year.
Rabat is a little warmer than Lake Garda in the spring. The daily temperature in Rabat averages around 16°C (60°F) in April, and Lake Garda fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
It's quite sunny in Rabat. In the spring, Rabat often gets more sunshine than Lake Garda. Rabat gets 255 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lake Garda receives 169 hours of full sun.
Rabat usually gets less rain in April than Lake Garda. Rabat gets 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Lake Garda receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilRabat 16°C (60°F)Lake Garda 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Lake Garda and Rabat
| Rabat | Lake Garda | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (56°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 55 mm (2.1 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (69°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 88 mm (3.4 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (67°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (62°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Dec | 14°C (57°F) | 102 mm (4 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
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