Which place is cheaper, Rouen or Rabat?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Rabat or Rouen?
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 Rouen 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 Rouen?
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.
Rouen
Rouen is a city on the River Seine in the north of France. It is the capital of the region of Normandy. It was formerly one of the largest and most prosperous cities of Medieval Europe. The city has had a turbulent history. It was devastated by fire and plague several times during the Middle Ages, and was occupied by the English during the Hundred Years War. The young French heroine Joan of Arc (Jeanne d'Arc) was tried for heresy and burned at the stake in the central square in 1431. And during WWII, Allied bombing raids laid waste to large parts of the city, especially south of the cathedral.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayRabat $44Rouen $117
The average daily cost (per person) in Rabat is $44, while the average daily cost in Rouen is $117. 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 Rouen in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personRabat $27Rouen $56
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomRabat $54Rouen $112
Compare Hotels in Rabat and Rouen
Looking for a hotel in Rabat or Rouen? 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 Rouen Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Rabat $2.10Rouen $37
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 Rouen
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Rouen:
- Round-Trip Private Transfer Rouen Airport URO to Rouen by Minivan: $164
Is it cheaper to fly into Rabat or Rouen?
Prices for flights to both Rouen 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 $12Rouen $38
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Rabat $2.84Rouen $19
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 Rouen
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Rouen are as follows:
- Audio guided tour : Rouen retold - Joan of Arc retold: $16
- From Normandy D-Day Beaches Private Full-Day Tour: $1,283
- From Normandy’s Regional Highlights Private Tour: $933
- Guided Tour of the Historic Center of Rouen: $26
- Private Custom Walking Guided Tour in Rouen: $51
- Rouen Like a Local: Customized Private Tour: $52
- Rouen audio guided tour: $13
- American Landing Beaches Discovery Private Tour: $1,128
- Castles and Abbeys Private Full-Day Tour: $1,283
- Discover Rouen with a licenced tour guide: $59
- Guided Tour of the Historic Center: $26
- Private Guided Walking Tour: $307
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayRabat -Rouen $8.42
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Rabat and Rouen, we can see that Rouen 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 Rouen 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 Rouen would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Rouen 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 Rouen Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Rabat or Rouen?
Rabat has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Rouen. When comparing the sizes of Rabat and Rouen, 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 Rouen?
Rouen 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 Rouen in the Summer?
Both Rouen 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. Also, many visitors come to Rouen in the summer for the family-friendly experiences.
Rabat is a little warmer than Rouen in the summer. The daily temperature in Rabat averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and Rouen fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
In Rouen, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Rabat. In the summer, Rabat often gets more sunshine than Rouen. Rabat gets 315 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Rouen receives 241 hours of full sun.
Rabat usually gets less rain in July than Rouen. Rabat gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Rouen receives 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyRabat 23°C (73°F)Rouen 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Rabat or Rouen in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Rabat and Rouen. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Rabat year-round. Also, most visitors come to Rouen for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In the autumn, Rabat is much warmer than Rouen. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Rabat in October average around 20°C (67°F), and Rouen averages at about 12°C (53°F).
In Rabat, it's very sunny this time of the year. Rabat usually receives more sunshine than Rouen during autumn. Rabat gets 234 hours of sunny skies, while Rouen receives 127 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Rabat usually receives less rain than Rouen. Rabat gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Rouen receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberRabat 20°C (67°F)Rouen 12°C (53°F)
Should I visit Rabat or Rouen in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Rabat as well as Rouen. Rabat attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Rouen because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
The weather in Rouen can be very cold. In January, Rabat is generally much warmer than Rouen. Daily temperatures in Rabat average around 13°C (56°F), and Rouen fluctuates around 4°C (39°F).
In the winter, Rabat often gets more sunshine than Rouen. Rabat gets 182 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Rouen receives 62 hours of full sun.
Rabat usually gets more rain in January than Rouen. Rabat gets 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain, while Rouen receives 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryRabat 13°C (56°F)Rouen 4°C (39°F)
Should I visit Rabat or Rouen in the Spring?
Both Rouen 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 natural beauty are the main draw to Rouen this time of year.
Rabat is much warmer than Rouen in the spring. The daily temperature in Rabat averages around 16°C (60°F) in April, and Rouen fluctuates around 9°C (48°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Rabat. Rabat usually receives more sunshine than Rouen during spring. Rabat gets 255 hours of sunny skies, while Rouen receives 172 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Rabat usually receives more rain than Rouen. Rabat gets 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Rouen receives 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilRabat 16°C (60°F)Rouen 9°C (48°F)
Typical Weather for Rouen and Rabat
| Rabat | Rouen | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (56°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (69°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (67°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (62°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Dec | 14°C (57°F) | 102 mm (4 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
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