Which place is cheaper, Lille or Rabat?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Rabat or Lille?
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 Lille 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 Lille?
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.
Lille
Lille is a city in northern France on the Deule River near France's border with Belgium. It has the fourth largest urban area in France behind Paris, Lyon, and Marseille. Lille (Rijsel in Flemish) may be France's most underrated major city. In recent decades this once-grimy industrial metropolis, with its economy based on declining industries, has transformed itself into a glittering and self-confident cultural and commercial hub. Highlights for the visitor include an attractive old town with a strong Flemish accent, three renowned art museums, stylish shopping, some excellent dining options and a cutting-edge, student-driven nightlife scene. The Lillois have a well-deserved reputation for friendliness – and they're so proud of being friendly that they often mention it.
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 Paris, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Paris.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayRabat $44Lille $123
The average daily cost (per person) in Rabat is $44, while the average daily cost in Lille is $123. 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 Lille in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personRabat $27Lille $59
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomRabat $54Lille $118
Compare Hotels in Rabat and Lille
Looking for a hotel in Rabat or Lille? 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 Lille Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Rabat $2.10Lille $30
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 Rabat Salé Airport: $22
- Transfer Rabat to Salé: $22
- Private Transfer from Rabat Sale Airport to Rabat Medina : $25
- Private Transfer from or to Salé and Rabat: $26
- 1-Way Private Transfer to or from Rabat Airport: $31
- Private Transfer from Rabat Sale Airport to Rabat City: $41
- Private Transfer from Rabat City to Rabat (RBA) Airport: $44
- Rabat Hotels to Casablanca Airport Private Transfer: $55
- Private transfer: from Casablanca to Rabat: $59
- Rabat Hotels to Casablanca Airport : Private Transfer: $59
- Rabat to Casablanca Private Transfer: $64
- Private Transfer from Rabat (RBA) Airport to Temara: $65
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lille
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lille:
- Private Transfer to or from Paris Orly Airport: $642
- Private Transfer to or from Paris CDG: $535
- Private Round trip transfer to Lille Airport (LIL) : $155
- Private One way transfer Lille Airport (LIL) : $77
- Lille Private Transfer from Lille city centre to Lille Airport (LIL): $57
- Lille Private Transfer from Lille Airport (LIL) to City centre: $57
- Private Transfer to or from Lille Airport: $53
- Toulouse Airport private transfer to Toulouse City center: $38
Is it cheaper to fly into Rabat or Lille?
Prices for flights to both Lille 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 $12Lille $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
Typical Food Prices in Lille
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lille are as follows:
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Dinner for 2$40
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Rabat $2.84Lille $17
Tours and Activities in Rabat
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Rabat.
- Guided Bike Tour: $1.55
- SUP Adventure Rabat (kayaking, stand up paddle , boating) VIP: $15
- Private Cultural Walking Tour of Rabat with Licensed Tour Guide: $43
- Private Surf Experience in Rabat: $44
- 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 Guided City Walking Tour: $62
- 4WD adventure Todra Gorge to Dades Valley - Aventures Verticales Maroc: $63
- Private Boat Guided Tour in Rabat: $65
- Private Guided Tour in Rabat City: $76
- Best of Rabat Tour (half-day): $78
Tours and Activities in Lille
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Lille are as follows:
- In Flanders Fields and Passchendaele Half Day Morning Tour: $87
- 1 Hour Private Lille Tour by Convertible 2CV with a Local Products Tasting: $65
- 30-Minutes Private Guided Tour of Lille by Convertible 2CV: $32
- Adventure 1h with a 3-seater Buggy: $119
- Christmas Joy in Tournai - Walking Tour: $247
- Discover Tournai while escaping the zombies! Escape game: $22
- Discover Tournai while playing! Escape game - The alchemist: $22
- From IEPER Private 4-hour Tour of the Ypres Battlefield: $265
- From Ypres 4hr Christmas Truce and Monster Mines of Messines PRIVATE Tour: $295
- From Ypres, The Christmas Truce to Passchendaele Ypres Based WW1 private tour: $294
- In Flanders Fields and Passchendaele Grand Tour: $240
- Lille - Private Historic Walking Tour: $425
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayRabat -Lille $18
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Rabat and Lille, we can see that Lille 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 Lille 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 Lille would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lille 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 Lille Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Rabat or Lille?
Rabat has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Lille. When comparing the sizes of Rabat and Lille, 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 Lille?
Lille 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 Lille in the Summer?
Both Lille and Rabat during the summer 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 summer months attract visitors to Lille because of the family-friendly experiences.
Rabat is a little warmer than Lille in the summer. The daily temperature in Rabat averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and Lille fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
In Lille, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Rabat. In the summer, Rabat often gets more sunshine than Lille. Rabat gets 315 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lille receives 202 hours of full sun.
Rabat usually gets less rain in July than Lille. Rabat gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Lille receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyRabat 23°C (73°F)Lille 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Rabat or Lille in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Rabat and Lille. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Rabat year-round. Also, the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Lille this time of year.
In the autumn, Rabat is much warmer than Lille. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Rabat in October average around 20°C (67°F), and Lille averages at about 12°C (54°F).
In Rabat, it's very sunny this time of the year. Rabat usually receives more sunshine than Lille during autumn. Rabat gets 234 hours of sunny skies, while Lille receives 105 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Rabat usually receives less rain than Lille. Rabat gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Lille receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberRabat 20°C (67°F)Lille 12°C (54°F)
Should I visit Rabat or Lille in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Rabat as well as Lille. Rabat attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many travelers come to Lille for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Lille. In January, Rabat is generally much warmer than Lille. Daily temperatures in Rabat average around 13°C (56°F), and Lille fluctuates around 3°C (38°F).
In the winter, Rabat often gets more sunshine than Lille. Rabat gets 182 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lille receives 47 hours of full sun.
Rabat usually gets more rain in January than Lille. Rabat gets 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain, while Lille receives 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryRabat 13°C (56°F)Lille 3°C (38°F)
Should I visit Rabat or Lille in the Spring?
Both Lille and Rabat are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Rabat throughout the year. Also, many visitors come to Lille in the spring for the natural beauty.
Rabat is much warmer than Lille in the spring. The daily temperature in Rabat averages around 16°C (60°F) in April, and Lille fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Rabat. Rabat usually receives more sunshine than Lille during spring. Rabat gets 255 hours of sunny skies, while Lille receives 158 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Rabat usually receives more rain than Lille. Rabat gets 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Lille receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilRabat 16°C (60°F)Lille 8°C (47°F)
Typical Weather for Lille 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) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (69°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (67°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (62°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) |
| Dec | 14°C (57°F) | 102 mm (4 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
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