Which place is cheaper, Pamplona or Rabat?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Rabat or Pamplona?
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 Pamplona 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 Pamplona?
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.
Pamplona
Pamplona is a city in northern Spain located on the snow-capped foothills of the Pyrenees Range. With the backdrop of mountains, the city is surrounded by a setting ideal for skiing, mountaineering, hiking, wildlife and breathtaking scenery. Yet Pamplona itself is a place full of lively culture and stunning architecture. With a long history, the place is embedded in tradition and perhaps most famous for its annual "running of the bulls" celebrated in July, also known as the San Fermin festival.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Morocco, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Morocco, The Best 3-Week Tours in Spain, and The Best Bicycle Tours in Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayRabat $44Pamplona $141
The average daily cost (per person) in Rabat is $44, while the average daily cost in Pamplona is $141. 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 Pamplona in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personRabat $27Pamplona $72
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomRabat $54Pamplona $144
Compare Hotels in Rabat and Pamplona
Looking for a hotel in Rabat or Pamplona? 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 Pamplona Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Rabat $2.10Pamplona $26
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 Pamplona
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Pamplona:
- Private Transfer from Pamplona Airport to Laguardia town: $282
- Private Transfer from Pamplona city to San Sebastian: $244
- Private Transfer from Pamplona city to San Sebastian Airport: $244
Is it cheaper to fly into Rabat or Pamplona?
Prices for flights to both Pamplona 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 $12Pamplona $44
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 Pamplona
Some typical examples of dining costs in Pamplona are as follows:
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Lunch for 2$11
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Ice Cream$4.82
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Coffee$1.39
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Rabat $2.84Pamplona $36
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 Pamplona
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Pamplona are as follows:
- Biarritz and French Basque coast small group tour, lunch included: $260
- Bilbao and Guggenheim Museum small group tour: $218
- From San Sebastian: Pamplona City Tour: $91
- Logroño historic&cultural guided walking tour: $32
- Pamplona - Private Historic Walking Tour: $427
- Pamplona Private Tour with Castle of Javier : $240
- Pamplona pintxo tasting paired with Spanish wines small group tour: $72
- Private City Tour Pamplona: $174
- Private tour of Fuenterrabia and San Sebastian.: $283
- Private tour of Getaria, Zumaia, Zarautz and Orio. : $204
- Private tour of Lourdes and the three sacred temples: $240
- Private tour of the jewels of Bilbao, with Guggenheim and pintxos tasting. : $251
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayRabat -Pamplona $33
Sample the Local Flavors in Pamplona
Also in Pamplona, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Half Day Rioja Wine Tour: $218
- Wine tour of La Rioja, with two winery visits, and La Guardia. : $221
- Wine Tour: 2 Wineries From Logroño: $240
- Rioja Wine Tour: 2 Wineries From Pamplona: $240
- Wine Tour: Winery & Traditional Lunch From Logroño: $251
- Rioja Wine Tour: Winery & Traditional Lunch From Pamplona: $251
- Rioja Wine Tour: $283
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Rabat and Pamplona, we can see that Pamplona 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 Pamplona 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 Pamplona would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Pamplona 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 Pamplona Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Rabat or Pamplona?
Rabat has a larger population, and is about 9 times larger than the population of Pamplona. When comparing the sizes of Rabat and Pamplona, 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 Pamplona?
Pamplona 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 Pamplona in the Summer?
Both Pamplona 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. Furthermore, many visitors come to Pamplona in the summer for the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.
Rabat is a little warmer than Pamplona in the summer. The daily temperature in Rabat averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and Pamplona fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
In Pamplona, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Rabat. In the summer, Rabat often gets more sunshine than Pamplona. Rabat gets 315 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pamplona receives 209 hours of full sun.
Rabat usually gets less rain in July than Pamplona. Rabat gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Pamplona receives 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyRabat 23°C (73°F)Pamplona 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Rabat or Pamplona in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Rabat and Pamplona. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Rabat year-round. Furthermore, most visitors come to Pamplona for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, and the shopping scene during these months.
In the autumn, Rabat is a little warmer than Pamplona. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Rabat in October average around 20°C (67°F), and Pamplona averages at about 16°C (60°F).
In Rabat, it's very sunny this time of the year. Rabat usually receives more sunshine than Pamplona during autumn. Rabat gets 234 hours of sunny skies, while Pamplona receives 144 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Pamplona receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Rabat usually receives less rain than Pamplona. Rabat gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Pamplona receives 155 mm (6.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberRabat 20°C (67°F)Pamplona 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Rabat or Pamplona in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Rabat as well as Pamplona. Rabat attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the winter months attract visitors to Pamplona because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In January, Rabat is generally much warmer than Pamplona. Daily temperatures in Rabat average around 13°C (56°F), and Pamplona fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).
In the winter, Rabat often gets more sunshine than Pamplona. Rabat gets 182 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pamplona receives 85 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Pamplona. Rabat usually gets less rain in January than Pamplona. Rabat gets 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain, while Pamplona receives 183 mm (7.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryRabat 13°C (56°F)Pamplona 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Rabat or Pamplona in the Spring?
Both Pamplona 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, the activities around the city are the main draw to Pamplona this time of year.
Rabat is a little warmer than Pamplona in the spring. The daily temperature in Rabat averages around 16°C (60°F) in April, and Pamplona fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Rabat. Rabat usually receives more sunshine than Pamplona during spring. Rabat gets 255 hours of sunny skies, while Pamplona receives 141 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Pamplona. In April, Rabat usually receives less rain than Pamplona. Rabat gets 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Pamplona receives 163 mm (6.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilRabat 16°C (60°F)Pamplona 12°C (54°F)
Typical Weather for Pamplona and Rabat
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (56°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 183 mm (7.2 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 147 mm (5.8 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 163 mm (6.4 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 139 mm (5.5 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (69°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 115 mm (4.5 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (67°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 155 mm (6.1 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (62°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) |
| Dec | 14°C (57°F) | 102 mm (4 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 184 mm (7.2 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.