Which place is cheaper, Rabat or Tenerife?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Tenerife or Rabat?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Tenerife or Rabat, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Tenerife or Rabat?
Tenerife
European tourists have long known Tenerife as a top vacation destination. Amazing beaches and a booming nightlife bring in visitors to the largest of the Canary Islands all the way from England, Germany and Spain - particularly during the Easter holiday. Now the rest of the world is catching up. It's not just a spot for spring breakers looking for a party - it is full of mountains, volcanoes and forests ready for exploring.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Spain, The Best 10-Day Tours in Spain, The Best 2-Week Tours in Morocco, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTenerife €128Rabat €41
The average daily cost (per person) in Tenerife is €128, while the average daily cost in Rabat is €41. 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 Tenerife and Rabat in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTenerife €53Rabat €25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTenerife €106Rabat €50
Compare Hotels in Tenerife and Rabat
Looking for a hotel in Tenerife or Rabat? 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: Tenerife Hotel Prices and Rabat Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tenerife €60Rabat €1.97
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tenerife
Also for Tenerife, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Discover Scuba Diving with two dives in the Ocean in Tenerife with Transfers: $262
- Tenerife South Airport (TFS): Transfer to Santa Cruz Port: $252
- Tenerife Airport Transfer from South Airport (Reina Sofia) to North Area Hotels: $197
- Tenerife Transfer from North Area Hotels to South Airport (Reina Sofia): $197
- Private Transfer South Tenerife Airport to Guia de Isora Area: $131
- Private South Tenerife Airport Transfer to South Hotels: $126
- Tenerife Airport (TFN) to Tenerife Round-Trip Private Transfer: $101
- Loro Parque & Siam Park Entry Ticket with Transfer: $99
- Adeje: Guided Bike Tour to Masca with Transfers and Drinks: $99
- Santa Cruz Tenerife Cruise Port to Tenerife hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $87
- Tenerife South Airport (TFS) to Tenerife Cruise Port -Roundtrip Private Transfer: $87
- Mount Teide Tour with Cable Car Ticket & Transfer: $79
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€3.27
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
Is it cheaper to fly into Tenerife or Rabat?
Prices for flights to both Rabat and Tenerife 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 dayTenerife €39Rabat €12
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tenerife
For Tenerife, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe Set Menu Lunch or Dinner & Drink: $33
- Tenerife : Horse Show Entry ticket with optional dinner: $48
- Castillo San Miguel Medieval Show with Dinner: $51
- Medieval San Miguel castle with dinner-Show in South Tenerife : $52
- Music Hall Tavern Comedy Drag Show Ticket & Dinner: $52
- Teide Sunset Night Tour with Dinner and Stargazing: $58
- Teide National Park Night Sky Star Safari & Dinner: $59
- Medieval Show and Dinner at Castillo San Miguel with Transfer: $67
- Self Driving Sunset Tour with Dinner and Stargazing in Tenerife: $71
- Teide Night Experience with Dinner and Stargazing: $75
- Teide National Park Sunset & Stargazing with Dinner (Star Safari): $82
- Tenerife Sky At Night: Sunset, Stargazing and Dinner: $83
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.Tenerife €27Rabat €2.66
Tours and Activities in Tenerife
For Tenerife, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Chef Roberto Medda's Private BBQ Experience - At Your Doorstep!: $87
- Tenerife Animal Farm Private Car Tour. Canarian Cheese and Wine: $164
- "Boat Cruise & Photos: Your Photographic Adventure at Sea": $320
- "Pyramids of Güímar Admission PREMIUM Ticket": $20
- 1 Hour and Half Mojo Sauce Workshop With Winery Tour: $60
- 2 hours of Tour and Safari on a jet ski: $186
- 3 Hour Kayak and Snorkeling Experience in Tenerife: $42
- 3-Hour Guided PADI Scuba Diving Experience in Tenerife: $130
- 3-Hour Private Boat Tour in Tenerife with Tapas: $175
- 3-Hours Shared Tour to Accessible Boat en Canary Island: $66
- 3-hour Whale and Dolphin Watching and Listening Tour : $44
- 3H Private o Shared Tour to Accessible Boat en Canary Island: $64
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
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTenerife €6.43Rabat -
Sample the Local Flavors in Tenerife
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Tenerife:
- Wine tasting and Canarian products in La Orotava: $19
- Wine Tour & Taste surrounded by Anaga Forest: $25
- Half Day Southern Rural Tenerife Tour with Wine Tasting: $63
- Tour of the senses through the South of Tenerife with Wine Tasting: $64
- Wine Tasting Experience in Tenerife: $66
- Full-Day Gastronomy and Wine Tour: $81
- Taste of Tenerife Tour With Wine Tasting: $93
- Wine tasting with tapas, Teide at sunset (shared): $102
- Volcano Teide Buggy Tour with Wine Tasting & Tapas: $225
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tenerife and Rabat, we can see that Tenerife is more expensive. And not only is Rabat much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tenerife is in Europe and Rabat is in Africa, 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 Tenerife would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tenerife 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 Tenerife Expensive? and Is Rabat Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Tenerife or Rabat?
Tenerife 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 Tenerife or Rabat in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Tenerife and Rabat. The beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Tenerife this time of year. Rabat attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the summer, Tenerife is around the same temperature as Rabat. Typically, the summer temperatures in Tenerife in July average around 23°C (73°F), and Rabat averages at about 23°C (73°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Rabat this time of the year. In Tenerife, it's very sunny this time of the year. Tenerife usually receives less sunshine than Rabat during summer. Tenerife gets 268 hours of sunny skies, while Rabat receives 315 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Tenerife usually receives more rain than Rabat. Tenerife gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Rabat receives 1 mm (0 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyTenerife 23°C (73°F)Rabat 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Tenerife or Rabat in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Tenerife as well as Rabat. Many travelers come to Tenerife for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area. The warm climate attracts visitors to Rabat throughout the year.
In October, Tenerife is generally a little warmer than Rabat. Daily temperatures in Tenerife average around 22°C (72°F), and Rabat fluctuates around 20°C (67°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Rabat. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Tenerife this time of the year. In the autumn, Tenerife often gets less sunshine than Rabat. Tenerife gets 200 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Rabat receives 234 hours of full sun.
Tenerife usually gets less rain in October than Rabat. Tenerife gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Rabat receives 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberTenerife 22°C (72°F)Rabat 20°C (67°F)
Should I visit Tenerife or Rabat in the Winter?
Both Rabat and Tenerife are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Tenerife in the winter for the shopping scene and the cuisine. Plenty of visitors come to Rabat because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Tenerife is a little warmer than Rabat in the winter. The daily temperature in Tenerife averages around 17°C (63°F) in January, and Rabat fluctuates around 13°C (56°F).
Tenerife usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Rabat during winter. Tenerife gets 191 hours of sunny skies, while Rabat receives 182 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Tenerife usually receives less rain than Rabat. Tenerife gets 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Rabat receives 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryTenerife 17°C (63°F)Rabat 13°C (56°F)
Should I visit Tenerife or Rabat in the Spring?
Both Rabat and Tenerife during the spring are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Tenerife for the beaches and the natural beauty during these months. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Rabat year-round.
In the spring, Tenerife is a little warmer than Rabat. Typically, the spring temperatures in Tenerife in April average around 18°C (64°F), and Rabat averages at about 16°C (60°F).
In Rabat, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Tenerife. In the spring, Tenerife often gets less sunshine than Rabat. Tenerife gets 205 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Rabat receives 255 hours of full sun.
Tenerife usually gets less rain in April than Rabat. Tenerife gets 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Rabat receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilTenerife 18°C (64°F)Rabat 16°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Rabat and Tenerife
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 17°C (63°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (63°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Mar | 18°C (64°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 18°C (64°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Oct | 22°C (72°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 16°C (62°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) |
| Dec | 17°C (63°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
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