Which place is cheaper, Trieste or Rabat?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Rabat or Trieste?
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 Trieste 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 Trieste?
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.
Trieste
Located on the northeast Italian coast next to the Adriatic Sea, Trieste is a city characterized by its European charm, ancient architecture, and striking sea views. Its art, music, history, and culture also take some influence from the Austro-Hungarian Empire, boasting many Slavic traditions and empire-era architecture.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Morocco, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Morocco, The Best Tours for Seniors to Italy, and The Best Contiki Tours to Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayRabat $44Trieste $108
The average daily cost (per person) in Rabat is $44, while the average daily cost in Trieste is $108. 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 Trieste in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personRabat $27Trieste $59
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomRabat $54Trieste $118
Compare Hotels in Rabat and Trieste
Looking for a hotel in Rabat or Trieste? 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 Trieste Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Rabat $2.10Trieste $19
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:
- Transfer Rabat to Tetouan: $145
- Transfer Rabat to Salé: $22
- Transfer Rabat to Meknes: $102
- Transfer Rabat to Fes: $115
- Transfer Rabat to Essaouira: $262
- Transfer Private From Rabat to Tetouan: $230
- Transfer Private From Rabat to Tangier: $268
- Transfer Private From Rabat to Fes: $185
- Private Transfer from Rabat To Fez: $206
- Private Transfer From Fez To Rabat: $206
- Private Airport Transfer to or from Casablanca: $175
- Private Airport Transfer to or from Casablanca: $138
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Trieste
Also for Trieste, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Rome & Cruise Port Roundtrip Private Transfer: $5,067
- Cruise Port to Milan Roundtrip Private Transfer: $4,014
- Trieste Cruise Port : One Way Private Transfer to Milan: $2,007
- Trieste Port or City: 1-Way Transfer to Venice + water taxi: $1,027
- Venice Airport(VCE):1-Way Transfer to Trieste or Cruise Port: $706
- Trieste City/Port: One Way Transfer to Venice, Pazzale Roma: $524
- Private Transfer from Trieste Airport to Rovinj: $342
- Trieste Cruise Port to Malpensa Airport (MXP)- Departure Transfer: $293
- Private Transfer from Trieste Port to Malpensa Milan Airport(MXP): $293
- Private Transfer from Koper to Ljubljana Airport (LJU): $292
- Trieste Cruise Port to Venice - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $290
- Private Direct Transfer From Trieste to Venice: $284
Is it cheaper to fly into Rabat or Trieste?
Prices for flights to both Trieste 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 $12Trieste $33
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 Trieste
For Trieste, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cesarine: Small group Street food tour in Trieste: $97
- Dining experience at a local's home in Trieste with show cooking: $115
- Istria - Truffles: Hunting & Cooking & Tasting, Slovenia: $141
- Trieste Private Home Cooking Class: $155
- Private Cooking Class at a Cesarina's Home in Trieste: $158
- Private Mediterranean Fish Cooking Workshop with Irena: $180
- 5-Course Food Tour with Electric Bikes: $235
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Rabat $2.84Trieste $23
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 Trieste
For Trieste, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- The best of Izola walking tour: $98
- 60-minute Small Group Guided Walking Tour in Piran: $22
- Amazing Private Tour Postojna and Predjama from Portoroz: $192
- Deluxe Venice Shore Excursion from Trieste Cruise Port: $96
- E-bike Vipava River Tour : $164
- EXPRESS LITERATURE Trieste Letteraria: Guided walking tour and readings: $74
- Experience Trieste: $164
- Explore highlights of Trieste on a private 3-hour walking tour: $299
- Flavours of Istria Tasting Experience from Koper: $125
- Flavours of Istria Tasting Experience from Piran or Portoroz or Izola: $126
- Flavours of Istria Tasting Experience from Trieste: $133
- Food & Wine -> Gourmet tour in Piran: $131
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayRabat -Trieste $8.57
Sample the Local Flavors in Trieste
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Trieste:
- Wine Tasting from Istria, Carso and Friuli terroirs: $37
- Trip to Stanjel castle wine tasting and gourmet lunch 4 courses from Piran: $131
- Castles & Wine Tour: $140
- Collio: Cividale Del Friuli and Wine Tastings from Trieste: $148
- Experience Slovenian Coast line with Wine Tasting from Trieste: $164
- Koper & Wine tasting: $186
- Wine Tour on the Coast: $268
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Rabat and Trieste, we can see that Trieste 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 Trieste 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 Trieste would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Trieste 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 Trieste Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Rabat or Trieste?
Rabat has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Trieste. When comparing the sizes of Rabat and Trieste, 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 Trieste?
Trieste 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 Trieste in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Rabat and Trieste. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Rabat year-round. Furthermore, the beaches and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Trieste this time of year.
In the summer, Rabat is around the same temperature as Trieste. Typically, the summer temperatures in Rabat in July average around 23°C (73°F), and Trieste averages at about 24°C (75°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Trieste this time of the year. In Rabat, it's very sunny this time of the year. Rabat usually receives more sunshine than Trieste during summer. Rabat gets 315 hours of sunny skies, while Trieste receives 288 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Rabat usually receives less rain than Trieste. Rabat gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Trieste receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyRabat 23°C (73°F)Trieste 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Rabat or Trieste in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Rabat as well as Trieste. Rabat attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many travelers come to Trieste for the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Rabat is generally a little warmer than Trieste. Daily temperatures in Rabat average around 20°C (67°F), and Trieste fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Rabat this time of the year. In the autumn, Rabat often gets more sunshine than Trieste. Rabat gets 234 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Trieste receives 167 hours of full sun.
Rabat usually gets less rain in October than Trieste. Rabat gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Trieste receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberRabat 20°C (67°F)Trieste 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Rabat or Trieste in the Winter?
Both Trieste and Rabat are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Rabat throughout the year. Also, many visitors come to Trieste in the winter for the museums and the cuisine.
Rabat is much warmer than Trieste in the winter. The daily temperature in Rabat averages around 13°C (56°F) in January, and Trieste fluctuates around 5°C (41°F).
Rabat usually receives more sunshine than Trieste during winter. Rabat gets 182 hours of sunny skies, while Trieste receives 96 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Rabat usually receives more rain than Trieste. Rabat gets 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain, while Trieste receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryRabat 13°C (56°F)Trieste 5°C (41°F)
Should I visit Rabat or Trieste in the Spring?
Both Trieste and Rabat during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Rabat because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Trieste for the beaches and the natural beauty during these months.
In the spring, Rabat is a little warmer than Trieste. Typically, the spring temperatures in Rabat in April average around 16°C (60°F), and Trieste averages at about 13°C (56°F).
It's quite sunny in Rabat. In the spring, Rabat often gets more sunshine than Trieste. Rabat gets 255 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Trieste receives 177 hours of full sun.
Rabat usually gets less rain in April than Trieste. Rabat gets 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Trieste receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilRabat 16°C (60°F)Trieste 13°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Trieste and Rabat
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (56°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (69°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (67°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (62°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
| Dec | 14°C (57°F) | 102 mm (4 in) | 6°C (44°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
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