A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Rabat vs. Ljubljana for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Rabat or Ljubljana?

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 Ljubljana 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 Ljubljana?

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.

Ljubljana

Most people don't travel to Ljubljana to see specific sights, as there aren't many famous attractions around town. Instead, this is a city that is about atmosphere. It's a city that you explore and immerse yourself in completely. You meet the people, you go to the clubs, you find the interesting restaurants. That is the best way to learn about Ljubljana.

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 Ljubljana, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Ljubljana.


Which place is cheaper, Ljubljana or Rabat?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Rabat is $43, while the average daily cost in Ljubljana is $93. 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 Ljubljana in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Rabat $27
    Ljubljana $58
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Rabat $54
    Ljubljana $116
Compare Hotels in Rabat and Ljubljana

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Hotels in Rabat


Hotels in Ljubljana


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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 Ljubljana Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Rabat $2.10
    Ljubljana $22
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Rabat

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Rabat:


  • 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 Chefchaouen: $285
  • Private Transfer from Rabat (RBA) Airport to Fes: $274
  • Transfer Rabat to Essaouira: $264
  • Private Transfer from Rabat (RBA) Airport to El Jadida: $263
  • Private Transfer from Rabat (RBA) Airport to Larache: $256
  • Transfer Private From Rabat to Tetouan: $231
  • Private Transfer from Rabat-Sale Airport (RBA) to Casablanca: $222
  • Private Transfer From Fez To Rabat: $207
  • Private Transfer from Rabat To Fez: $207
  • One-Way Transfer from Rabat to Fez via meknes & volubilis : $198
  • Private Transfer from Rabat (RBA) Airport to Meknes: $197
  • Private transfer from Rabat to Casablanca: $191

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ljubljana

Also for Ljubljana, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Private Transfer from Budapest to Ljubljana: $527
  • Private Transfer from Ljubljana to Rovinj: $495
  • Guided Truffle Hunting Tour with Hotel Transfers: $377
  • Private Transfer from Ljubljana Airport (LJU) to Koper: $296
  • Private transfer from airport Ljubljana to Kostanjevica na Krki: $261
  • Private transfer from airport Ljubljana to Krško: $257
  • Private Transfer from Ljubljana Airport (LJU) to Maribor: $256
  • Private Transfer from Ljubljana Airport (LJU) to Izola: $246
  • Private transfer from Ljubljana city to Piran: $246
  • Private transfer from Ljubljana city to Portoroz: $240
  • Private transfer from airport Ljubljana to Ilirska Bistrica: $240
  • Private transfer from airport Ljubljana to Lipica: $218

Is it cheaper to fly into Rabat or Ljubljana?

Prices for flights to both Ljubljana 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Rabat $12
    Ljubljana $18

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 Ljubljana

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Ljubljana:


  • Horsemeat Hot Dog
    $2.14

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ljubljana

For Ljubljana, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Slovenia: Belokranjska Pogača Cooking Class: $54
  • Traditional Slovenian Dinner and Show: $65
  • Cooking class; Traditional sLOVEnian štrukelj: $65
  • sLOVEnian Strukelj Traditional Cooking Class: $66
  • Traditional Slovenian Dinner and Performance: $74
  • Flavour of Slovenia: Very Small Group Food Tour in Ljubljana: $82
  • 3-Hour Food Tour: $91
  • Dinner in the Dark: $107
  • Šmarna Gora: Hiking and Food Tour from Ljubljana: $129
  • The 10 Tastings of Ljubljana Private Food Tour : $210

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Rabat $2.83
    Ljubljana $15

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 Ljubljana

For Ljubljana, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Castle Tower Entrance (for 2)
    $8.57

Tours and Activities in Ljubljana

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Ljubljana.

  • Škocjan Caves, Rakov Škocjan & Marshes Tour (Slovenian underground): $152
  • 2 Hour Guided Walking Tour in Ljubljana: $57
  • 4-hour Bike Tour Ljubljana: $86
  • 8-Hour Lake Bled, Lake Bohinj and Waterfall Savica Tour: $88
  • Axe Throwing Experience in Ljubljana: $36
  • Best of Private tour with Ljubljana born guide: $161
  • Best of Piran, Portoroz, Strunjan, Izola, Koper (PRIVATE V.I.P. TOUR): $185
  • Broken Bones Gin Experience: $37
  • City Tour of Ljubljana: $175
  • Discover the land of green gold - Private tour from Ljubljana: $279
  • E-bike tour Škofja Loka: $131
  • E-bike tour Bled: $131

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Rabat -
    Ljubljana $12

Typical Alcohol Prices in Ljubljana

Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Ljubljana are as follows:


  • Drinks at a Sidewalk Cafe (for 2)
    $6.43

Sample the Local Flavors in Ljubljana

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Ljubljana:

  • Wine Tasting Ljubljana: $59
  • 2-Hour Interactive Wine Tasting Experience in Ljubljana: $63
  • BEER WAY Kamnik Beer Tasting & Brewery Tour: $83
  • Food & Wine tour with a Sommelier: $94
  • Food & Wine Tour Ljubljana - Local Foodie Adventure in Slovenia: $97
  • From Ljubjana: Slovenian Wine Tour: $193
  • Wine Tours in Slovenia: $218
  • Wine Tours Slovenia: $218
  • Wine Tour Slovenia: $261
  • Truffle Hunting & Wine Tasting In Istria (private V.i.p. Tour): $263


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Rabat and Ljubljana, we can see that Ljubljana 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 Ljubljana 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 Ljubljana would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ljubljana 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 Ljubljana Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Rabat or Ljubljana?

Rabat has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Ljubljana. When comparing the sizes of Rabat and Ljubljana, 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 Ljubljana?

Ljubljana 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 Ljubljana in the Summer?

Both Ljubljana 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 Ljubljana because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.

In July, Rabat is generally around the same temperature as Ljubljana. Daily temperatures in Rabat average around 23°C (73°F), and Ljubljana fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).

It's quite sunny in Ljubljana. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Rabat. Rabat usually receives more sunshine than Ljubljana during summer. Rabat gets 315 hours of sunny skies, while Ljubljana receives 260 hours of full sun in the summer.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Ljubljana. In July, Rabat usually receives less rain than Ljubljana. Rabat gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Ljubljana receives 122 mm (4.8 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Rabat 23°C (73°F) 
    Ljubljana 22°C (72°F)

Should I visit Rabat or Ljubljana in the Autumn?

Both Ljubljana 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 city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Ljubljana this time of year.

Rabat is a little warmer than Ljubljana in the autumn. The daily temperature in Rabat averages around 20°C (67°F) in October, and Ljubljana fluctuates around 13°C (56°F).

It's quite sunny in Rabat. In the autumn, Rabat often gets more sunshine than Ljubljana. Rabat gets 234 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ljubljana receives 116 hours of full sun.

Ljubljana gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Rabat usually gets less rain in October than Ljubljana. Rabat gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Ljubljana receives 115 mm (4.5 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Rabat 20°C (67°F) 
    Ljubljana 13°C (56°F)

Should I visit Rabat or Ljubljana in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Rabat and Ljubljana. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Rabat year-round. Furthermore, many travelers come to Ljubljana for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

Be prepared for some very cold days in Ljubljana. In the winter, Rabat is much warmer than Ljubljana. Typically, the winter temperatures in Rabat in January average around 13°C (56°F), and Ljubljana averages at about 1°C (34°F).

Rabat usually receives more sunshine than Ljubljana during winter. Rabat gets 182 hours of sunny skies, while Ljubljana receives 47 hours of full sun in the winter.

In January, Rabat usually receives around the same amount of rain as Ljubljana. Rabat gets 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain, while Ljubljana receives 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Rabat 13°C (56°F) 
    Ljubljana 1°C (34°F)

Should I visit Rabat or Ljubljana in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to Rabat as well as Ljubljana. Rabat attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many visitors come to Ljubljana in the spring for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.

In April, Rabat is generally a little warmer than Ljubljana. Daily temperatures in Rabat average around 16°C (60°F), and Ljubljana fluctuates around 12°C (54°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 Ljubljana. Rabat gets 255 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ljubljana receives 162 hours of full sun.

It's quite rainy in Ljubljana. Rabat usually gets less rain in April than Ljubljana. Rabat gets 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Ljubljana receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Rabat 16°C (60°F) 
    Ljubljana 12°C (54°F)

Typical Weather for Ljubljana and Rabat

Rabat Ljubljana
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 13°C (56°F) 81 mm (3.2 in) 1°C (34°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Feb 14°C (57°F) 74 mm (2.9 in) 4°C (39°F) 80 mm (3.2 in)
Mar 15°C (59°F) 61 mm (2.4 in) 8°C (46°F) 98 mm (3.8 in)
Apr 16°C (60°F) 62 mm (2.4 in) 12°C (54°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
May 18°C (64°F) 25 mm (1 in) 17°C (62°F) 122 mm (4.8 in)
Jun 20°C (69°F) 7 mm (0.3 in) 20°C (68°F) 155 mm (6.1 in)
Jul 23°C (73°F) 1 mm (0 in) 22°C (72°F) 122 mm (4.8 in)
Aug 23°C (73°F) 1 mm (0 in) 22°C (71°F) 145 mm (5.7 in)
Sep 22°C (72°F) 6 mm (0.2 in) 18°C (65°F) 130 mm (5.1 in)
Oct 20°C (67°F) 44 mm (1.7 in) 13°C (56°F) 115 mm (4.5 in)
Nov 16°C (62°F) 97 mm (3.8 in) 7°C (45°F) 135 mm (5.3 in)
Dec 14°C (57°F) 102 mm (4 in) 2°C (36°F) 101 mm (4 in)