Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Rabat?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Rabat or Olympos?
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 Olympos 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 Olympos?
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.
Olympos
Olympos was an ancient city in Lycia, situated in a river valley near the coast. Its ruins are located south of the modern town Cirali in the Kumluca district of Antalya Province, Turkey. An important Lycian city in the 2nd century BC, Olympos is more famous these days for being the beach resort of choice for backpackers. Staying in an Olympos 'tree house' at one of the dozen-or-so camps that line the path to the ruins and beach has long been the stuff of travel legend. The former hippy-trail hot-spot has been considerably renovated in past years and during summer can be pretty overcrowded. Olympos offers good value and an up-for-it party atmosphere in a lovely setting.
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 in Turkey, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Turkey.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayRabat $44Olympos $95
The average daily cost (per person) in Rabat is $44, while the average daily cost in Olympos is $95. 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 Olympos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personRabat $27Olympos $43
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomRabat $54Olympos $86
Compare Hotels in Rabat and Olympos
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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 Olympos Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Rabat $2.10Olympos $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 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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Olympos
Also for Olympos, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfers Between Antalya Airport - Çıralı & Olympos & Adrasan Resorts: $299
- Private Transfers Between Antalya Airport - Beldibi & Göynük & Kemer Resorts: $240
- Two Days Tour to Cappadocia with HB Hotel & Transfer from Kemer: $192
- Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Camyuva Hotels: $98
- Private Transfer From Beldibi / Göynük / Kemer / Kiriş To Antalya Airport: $91
- Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Kiris Hotels: $82
- Antalya Camyuva Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $82
- Antalya Kiris Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $82
- Antalya Beldibi Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $65
- Kemer Horse Safari Experience With Free Hotel Transfer: $50
- Kemer Pirate Boat Tour with BBQ Lunch & Roundtrip Transfer: $47
- Kemer Jeep Safari With Free Hotel Transfer & Lunch: $40
Is it cheaper to fly into Rabat or Olympos?
Prices for flights to both Olympos 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 $12Olympos $30
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 Olympos
For Olympos, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Olympos, Cirali, Chimera Night Tour with Dinner at Ulupinar : $33
- Kemer Olympos & Yanartas Sunset Jeep Tour with Dinner: $35
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Rabat $2.84Olympos $29
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 Olympos
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Olympos.
- 2 Hour Olympos Cable Car Tour to Tahtali Mountains from Kemer: $66
- 2-in-1 Canyoning and White Water Rafting Adventure with Lunch From Kemer: $25
- 9 Hours Rafting, Buggy Safari and Zipline Adventure from Kemer: $38
- Antalya Full-Day City Tour From Kemer With Cable Car : $30
- Buggy Safari and Rafting Adventure from Kemer: $38
- Demre Myra Tour with Kekova Sunken City Boat Trip From Kemer: $36
- Full-day Boat Tour from Kemer with Lunch and Foam Party: $33
- Goynuk Canyon Tour with Entrance Ticket: $25
- Green Canyon Boat Tour with Lunch and Drinks from Kemer: $63
- Kemer 3 in 1 Tour Rafting Quad Safari and Zipline Experience: $40
- Kemer ATV Mountain Biking Tour: $54
- Kemer Bay Blue Cruise from Kemer: $53
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayRabat -Olympos $18
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Rabat and Olympos, we can see that Olympos 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 Olympos 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 Olympos would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Olympos 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 Olympos Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Rabat or Olympos?
Olympos 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 Olympos in the Summer?
Both Olympos and Rabat are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Rabat throughout the year.
In July, Rabat is generally cooler than Olympos. Daily temperatures in Rabat average around 23°C (73°F), and Olympos fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
It's quite sunny in Olympos. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Rabat. Rabat usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during summer. Rabat gets 315 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 385 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Rabat usually receives less rain than Olympos. Rabat gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyRabat 23°C (73°F)Olympos 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Rabat or Olympos in the Autumn?
Both Olympos 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.
Rabat is around the same temperature as Olympos in the autumn. The daily temperature in Rabat averages around 20°C (67°F) in October, and Olympos fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
In Olympos, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Rabat. In the autumn, Rabat often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Olympos. Rabat gets 234 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 249 hours of full sun.
Rabat usually gets more rain in October than Olympos. Rabat gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberRabat 20°C (67°F)Olympos 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Rabat or Olympos in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Rabat and Olympos. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Rabat year-round.
In the winter, Rabat is a little warmer than Olympos. Typically, the winter temperatures in Rabat in January average around 13°C (56°F), and Olympos averages at about 11°C (52°F).
Rabat usually receives more sunshine than Olympos during winter. Rabat gets 182 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 147 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Rabat usually receives more rain than Olympos. Rabat gets 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryRabat 13°C (56°F)Olympos 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Rabat or Olympos in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Rabat as well as Olympos. Rabat attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In April, Rabat is generally around the same temperature as Olympos. Daily temperatures in Rabat average around 16°C (60°F), and Olympos fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Olympos. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Rabat this time of the year. In the spring, Rabat often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Olympos. Rabat gets 255 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 250 hours of full sun.
Rabat usually gets more rain in April than Olympos. Rabat gets 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilRabat 16°C (60°F)Olympos 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Olympos and Rabat
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (56°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (69°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (67°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (62°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 14°C (57°F) | 102 mm (4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
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