Which place is cheaper, Porto or Rabat?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Rabat or Porto?
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 Porto 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 Porto?
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.
Porto
Porto is the second largest city in Portugal. It is also the capital of the Northern Region and a hub for commercial and industrial activity. The city is not as large as you might expect, with a population of only about 300,000 residents, but the metropolitan area has a population of about 2.5 million. This includes nearby cities such as Gaia, Matosinhos, Maia and Gondomar.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Morocco, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Morocco, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Portugal, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayRabat $44Porto $135
The average daily cost (per person) in Rabat is $44, while the average daily cost in Porto is $135. 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 Porto in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personRabat $27Porto $69
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomRabat $54Porto $138
Compare Hotels in Rabat and Porto
Looking for a hotel in Rabat or Porto? 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 Porto Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Rabat $2.10Porto $22
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 Porto
Also for Porto, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer to Algarve: $1,069
- Private Transfer to Algarve with Stops up to 2 Cities: $909
- From One-Way Private Transfer to Lisbon: $642
- Luxury Sedan car transfer to Lisbon.: $642
- From Private Transfer to Lisbon with Coimbra & Fatima: $627
- From Private Transfer to Lisbon with Stop at Óbidos: $583
- From Private Transfer to Lisbon with Stop at Nazaré: $583
- Transfer to Santiago Compostela: $556
- Private transfer from Santiago de Compostela to Oporto: $491
- Private Transfer to Lisbon with Stops up to 3 Cities: $481
- Porto to Braga Transfer: Explore Sameiro Sanctuary: $481
- Private Transfer to Lisbon: $455
Is it cheaper to fly into Rabat or Porto?
Prices for flights to both Porto 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 $12Porto $39
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 Porto
For Porto, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Pastel de Nata Cooking Class in Downtown Porto: $37
- Tastiest Calories Food Tour: $48
- Bolhão Market and Codfish Tasting Guided Food Tour: $52
- Porto Food Tour: Full Meal & Drinks: $56
- Porto Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $57
- 3-Hour Food Tour: $68
- Half-Day Food Tour: $68
- Portuguese Craft Beer and Food Tour: $74
- Semi - Private Oporto Food Tour: $74
- Craft Beer & Food Tour in Porto: $75
- Secret Food Tour: $77
- Semi Private Oporto Fado Show with Dinner: $80
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Rabat $2.84Porto $27
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 Porto
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Porto.
- 4 Hour Blissful Wave Experience at Maceda Haven: $76
- Ultimate Ribeira Walking Tour: $2.60
- 1 Day Tour to Douro Valley from Porto: $207
- 1.5-Hour Private Electric Tuk Tuk Sightseeing Tour Historic Porto: $26
- 2 Hour Private Tuktuk Tour in Porto Douro to Left bank: $63
- 2 Hour Private Tuktuk Tour in Porto to Monastery and Cellars: $81
- 2 Hour Private Tuktuk Tour in Porto to Monastery and Cellars: $79
- 3-Hour Cano-Rafting Tour on the Paiva River: $49
- 3-Hour Electric Porto Bike Tour: $49
- 3-Hour Porto Highlights on a Electric Bike Guided Tour: $48
- 3-Hour Private Bike Tour Porto: $135
- 3-Hour Walking Tour: Tiles of Porto: $30
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayRabat -Porto $20
Sample the Local Flavors in Porto
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Porto:
- Museu do Vitral Entry Ticket and Wine Tasting: $8.56
- Guided City Pub Crawl with Club Entry: $13
- Magic Train Tour and Port Wine Tastings: $15
- Mysterious Pub Crawl Interactive City Discovery Game: $19
- Pub Crawl with 5 Drinks: $19
- Porto Pub Crawl With Unlimited Beer: $20
- Pub Crawl with Shots and Drinking Games: $21
- Poças: Guided Tour & Port Wine Tasting with Pastel de Nata: $21
- Poças Guided Visit and Port Wine Tasting with Pastel de Nata: $21
- Rooftop Fado concert, Port wine tasting, Portuguese tart: $21
- Classic Wine Tasting with GUIDED TOUR: $22
- Pub Crawl Porto: $23
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Rabat and Porto, we can see that Porto 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 Porto 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 Porto would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Porto 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 Porto Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Rabat or Porto?
Rabat has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Porto. When comparing the sizes of Rabat and Porto, 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 Porto?
Porto 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 Porto in the Summer?
Both Porto 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, most visitors come to Porto for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In July, Rabat is generally a little warmer than Porto. Daily temperatures in Rabat average around 23°C (73°F), and Porto fluctuates around 21°C (69°F).
It's quite sunny in Porto. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Rabat. Rabat usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Porto during summer. Rabat gets 315 hours of sunny skies, while Porto receives 308 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Rabat usually receives less rain than Porto. Rabat gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Porto receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyRabat 23°C (73°F)Porto 21°C (69°F)
Should I visit Rabat or Porto in the Autumn?
Both Porto 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 autumn months attract visitors to Porto because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
Rabat is a little warmer than Porto in the autumn. The daily temperature in Rabat averages around 20°C (67°F) in October, and Porto fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
It's quite sunny in Rabat. In the autumn, Rabat often gets more sunshine than Porto. Rabat gets 234 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Porto receives 184 hours of full sun.
Porto gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Rabat usually gets less rain in October than Porto. Rabat gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Porto receives 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberRabat 20°C (67°F)Porto 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Rabat or Porto in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Rabat and Porto. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Rabat year-round. Furthermore, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Porto this time of year.
In the winter, Rabat is a little warmer than Porto. Typically, the winter temperatures in Rabat in January average around 13°C (56°F), and Porto averages at about 10°C (50°F).
Rabat usually receives more sunshine than Porto during winter. Rabat gets 182 hours of sunny skies, while Porto receives 124 hours of full sun in the winter.
Porto receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Rabat usually receives less rain than Porto. Rabat gets 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain, while Porto receives 171 mm (6.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryRabat 13°C (56°F)Porto 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Rabat or Porto in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Rabat as well as Porto. Rabat attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many travelers come to Porto for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In April, Rabat is generally a little warmer than Porto. Daily temperatures in Rabat average around 16°C (60°F), and Porto fluctuates around 14°C (56°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Porto. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Rabat this time of the year. In the spring, Rabat often gets more sunshine than Porto. Rabat gets 255 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Porto receives 217 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Porto. Rabat usually gets less rain in April than Porto. Rabat gets 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Porto receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilRabat 16°C (60°F)Porto 14°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Porto and Rabat
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (56°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 14°C (56°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (69°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (67°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (62°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 152 mm (6 in) |
| Dec | 14°C (57°F) | 102 mm (4 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) |
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