Which place is cheaper, Pisa or Rabat?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Rabat or Pisa?
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 Pisa 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 Pisa?
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.
Pisa
Located in Tuscany, Pisa is most famous for its Leaning Tower. The city has a population of about 100,000 people and there are a surprising number of impressive sights that you might miss if you simply pass through to see the tower. There are many architectural and artistic sights that make the city noteworthy as well. The atmosphere of Pisa is also influenced by its university. Of the 100,000 person population, about 60,000 are students. The students bring the city to life with many parties, shows, and interesting cultural events. They stay active into the night and entertainment options are not limited. The student presence is most obvious once you're outside of the touristy Campo dei Miracoli.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Morocco, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Morocco, The Best 2-Week Tours in Italy, and The Best Bicycle Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayRabat $44Pisa $128
The average daily cost (per person) in Rabat is $44, while the average daily cost in Pisa is $128. 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 Pisa in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personRabat $27Pisa $64
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomRabat $54Pisa $128
Compare Hotels in Rabat and Pisa
Looking for a hotel in Rabat or Pisa? 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 Pisa Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Rabat $2.10Pisa $12
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 Pisa
Also for Pisa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From Florence: Round-trip Transfer to Pisa & Cinque Terre: $1,230
- Florence: Private Transfer from Pisa Airport (PSA): $396
- Private Transfer from Pisa Airport to Florence City centre: $291
- Transfer from Pisa to Siena with stop in San Gimignano for lunch: $273
- Private Transfer from Pisa (PSA) Airport to Fiesole: $264
- Private Sightseeing Transfer from Pisa to Florence: $245
- Private Transfer from Pisa (PSA) Airport to Firenze: $240
- Private Transfer from Pisa (PSA) Airport to Volterra: $229
- Private Transfer From Pisa To Florence, English Speaking Driver: $209
- Departure Private Transfer from Pisa to La Spezia by car or van: $203
- Private Transfer from Pisa Airport to Florence Hotels: $202
- Private Transfer from Pisa (PSA) Airport to Lucca: $196
Is it cheaper to fly into Rabat or Pisa?
Prices for flights to both Pisa 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 $12Pisa $53
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 Pisa
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Pisa:
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Dinner$80
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pisa
For Pisa, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Chianni: wine and oil tasting with lunch or dinner: $39
- Home-made Pasta Cooking Class: $75
- Private Home-Made Pasta Cooking Class in Pisa.: $93
- Dining experience at a local's home in Pontedera with cooking demo: $93
- Pisa Food Tour: $95
- Pisa Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $101
- Hands-On Cooking Class at a Local's Home: $155
- Private Cooking Class at a Cesarina's Home in Pisa: $158
- Authentic Italian Food Tour in Pisa: $521
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Rabat $2.84Pisa $21
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 Pisa
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Pisa.
- Skip-the-Line Best of Pisa and Leaning Tower Guided Tour for Kids and Families: $273
- 2-Day Tour: Pisa, Cinque Terre & Tuscany: $320
- 2-Hour Small-Group Walking Tour of Pisa Off The Beaten Path: $27
- Adventure in Pisa + Tower Admission: $182
- Best of Pisa Guided Walking Tour with Leaning Tower Entry Ticket: $53
- Best of Small group tour with admission tickets: $57
- Bocelli Chianti Hills E-Bike Guided Tour + Wine Food Tasting: $157
- Carrara Marble Quarries Tour by Land Rover: $82
- Carrara Marble Quarry Tour with Food Tasting: $97
- Carrara: Exclusive Marble Cave Tour Adventure in a 4x4: $82
- Cinque Terre tour in Small Group from Pisa: $184
- Discovering Pisa in Christmas Time – Walking Tour: $443
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayRabat -Pisa -
Sample the Local Flavors in Pisa
Also in Pisa, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Cathedral Guided Tour & Wine Tasting & Optional Tower: $48
- Pisa guided tour and Wine tasting with Leaning Tower ticket (option): $50
- Winery Tour and Wine Tasting with Local Food Pairing: $75
- From Pisa or Lucca: Half-Day Tuscany Chianti Wine Tasting: $90
- Chianti Half-day Wine Tour in the Tuscan's Hills from Pisa: $97
- Guided tour in San Miniato and wine tasting!: $99
- Tuscan Wine Tour in Pisa by shuttle: $163
- Pisa & Lucca with wine Tasting and Lunch from Livorno: $663
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Rabat and Pisa, we can see that Pisa 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 Pisa 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 Pisa would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Pisa 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 Pisa Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Rabat or Pisa?
Rabat has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Pisa. When comparing the sizes of Rabat and Pisa, 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 Pisa?
Pisa 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 Pisa in the Summer?
Both Pisa 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, many visitors come to Pisa in the summer for the beaches and the family-friendly experiences.
Rabat is around the same temperature as Pisa in the summer. The daily temperature in Rabat averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and Pisa fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
It's quite sunny in Pisa. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Rabat. Rabat usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Pisa during summer. Rabat gets 315 hours of sunny skies, while Pisa receives 316 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Rabat usually receives less rain than Pisa. Rabat gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Pisa receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyRabat 23°C (73°F)Pisa 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Rabat or Pisa in the Autumn?
Both Pisa 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, most visitors come to Pisa for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In the autumn, Rabat is a little warmer than Pisa. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Rabat in October average around 20°C (67°F), and Pisa averages at about 17°C (63°F).
It's quite sunny in Rabat. In the autumn, Rabat often gets more sunshine than Pisa. Rabat gets 234 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pisa receives 177 hours of full sun.
Pisa gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Rabat usually gets less rain in October than Pisa. Rabat gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Pisa receives 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberRabat 20°C (67°F)Pisa 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Rabat or Pisa in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Rabat and Pisa. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Rabat year-round. Furthermore, the winter months attract visitors to Pisa because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In January, Rabat is generally much warmer than Pisa. Daily temperatures in Rabat average around 13°C (56°F), and Pisa fluctuates around 7°C (45°F).
Rabat usually receives more sunshine than Pisa during winter. Rabat gets 182 hours of sunny skies, while Pisa receives 105 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Rabat usually receives more rain than Pisa. Rabat gets 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain, while Pisa receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryRabat 13°C (56°F)Pisa 7°C (45°F)
Should I visit Rabat or Pisa in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Rabat as well as Pisa. Rabat attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the beaches and the natural beauty are the main draw to Pisa this time of year.
Rabat is a little warmer than Pisa in the spring. The daily temperature in Rabat averages around 16°C (60°F) in April, and Pisa fluctuates around 13°C (55°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 Pisa. Rabat gets 255 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pisa receives 192 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Pisa. Rabat usually gets less rain in April than Pisa. Rabat gets 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Pisa receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilRabat 16°C (60°F)Pisa 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Pisa and Rabat
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (56°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (69°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (67°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (62°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Dec | 14°C (57°F) | 102 mm (4 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
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