Car Rental in Rabat

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Pick-up location

Rabat, Morocco

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Pick-up date

Drop-off date

Driver's country of residence is United States of America (USA) and age is 30-65

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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Rabat Airport Car Rental

Compact

Dacia Logan or similar

5
3
5
A/C
Man.

per day

Theatre National Mohammed V Car Rental

Mini

Kia Picanto or similar

4
1
4
A/C
Man.

per day

Rabat Airport Car Rental

Economy

Dacia Sandero or similar

4
1
5
A/C
Man.

per day

Rabat Airport Car Rental

Intermediate

Hyundai Accent or similar

5
2
4
A/C
Auto.

per day

Travel Information

Language

Arabic,
French,
Spanish

Currency

MAD

Drive on

Right-hand side

Country code

+212

Average car rental price

$29.36 / per day

Average car rental length

10 days

Speed limit within town

60 km/h

37 mph

Speed limit out of town

100 - 120 km/h

62 - 75 mph

Acceptable limit of BAC

0.02%

Rating

6.2

Average gasoline price

$1.35 per liter

Highest gasoline price

$1.63 per liter

Lowest gasoline price

$1.14 per liter

Why rent a car in Rabat?

Rabat is a great place for renting a car. Having the freedom of your own wheels will let you to experience all of the city, not just its downtown, as well as to travel to other cities and nature areas nearby.

One-Way Car Rentals in Rabat

The most popular one-way rental options for pick up in Rabat and drop off in another city include:

From Rabat to Marrakech - 368 offers from $19.22 per day
From Rabat to Fes - 247 offers from $24.50 per day
From Rabat to Tangier - 154 offers from $24.50 per day
From Rabat to Agadir - 134 offers from $30.24 per day
From Rabat to Casablanca - 627 offers from $19.22 per day

Top ways to enter Rabat

Rabat Airport. Also known as Rabat–Salé, the main airport serving the capital region handles about one million travelers every year. Made up of a single terminal, the airport has flights by nine different airlines. Rabat Airport is some 15km (9.3 miles) from downtown Rabat and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car.
Casablanca Airport. Also called Mohammed V Airport after the former monarch of Morocco, Casablanca Airport handles more than ten million travelers every year, making it by far the busiest in the country. The airport is the main hub of the national carrier Royal Air Maroc and also has flights by around 25 other airlines. Located 115km (68 miles) southwest of Rabat, the airport can be reached in 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Fez Airport. Serving the historic city in the interior of the country, Fez–Saïs Airport handles about 1.2 million travelers per year. The airport is a large hub for Air Arabia Maroc and Ryanair, and is also served by eight other airlines. Fez Airport is located 215km (133 miles) east of Rabat and can be reached in about 2 hours and 20 minutes.
Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport. Located in the northwestern corner of the country and named after the legendary Arab traveler, Tangier-Ibn Battouta has flights by around 15 airlines, including the low-cost carriers easyJet, Transavia, and Volotea. Rabat is 250km (155 miles) south and takes about 2 hours and 40 minutes to reach.

City facts

Located on the coast of the ocean, Rabat has a Mediterranean climate. With hot, long summers and mild, short winters. The average high temperature is 27°C (81°F) in August, the warmest month, and 17°C (63°F) in January, the coldest. Precipitation is extremely low during the summer months, but winters are very rainy, with an especial increase in November and December.
Rabat has been inhabited since the 12th century when a military outpost was established in the area by the Almohad dynasty (the city’s name means ‘fortification’ in Arabic). Later, the city was ruled by the Spanish, Barbary pirates, and French colonialists before replacing Fez as the capital of the French protectorate of Morocco in 1912. Despite being only the seventh-largest city in Morocco, Rabat retains the title to this day.

Top destinations and activities

Kasbah of the Oudaias. The oldest part of the capital city, the fortress of the Oudaias (or Udayas) was first built in the 12th century by the Almohad Caliphate. You can get lost in its cute labyrinthine streets, visit the beautiful Andalusian Gardens, or enjoy the view of the nearby Atlantic Ocean.
Chellah. First founded by Carthaginians more than 2000 years ago and later ruled by Romans and Moroccans, in this old city you can learn about the rich history of Rabat in one place. In more recent times, a great number of bird species have found home here, including a stork nest on the top of an old minaret.
Rabat Zoo. Home to different species of animals from Morocco, Sahara, and the rest of Africa, Rabat Zoo tries to provide them with homes that are similar to their natural habitats, be they mountains, desert, or rain forest.
Hassan Tower and nearby mausoleum. The tower was intended to become the minaret for the largest mosque in the entire world but the Moroccan ruler Yacoub al-Mansour, who had initiated the project, died before it could be completed. The beautiful patterns on the tower, and the pillars arranged in symmetrical perfection on the ground make this place a must-see on your visit to Rabat!

Traffic and parking

Unless specifically indicated otherwise, the speed limits are 120 km/h on motorways (autoroutes), 100 km/h on roads outside urban cities that are not motorways, and 60 km/h within populated areas.
Even inside some big cities, and in the most smaller towns and villages, there are no special lanes for cyclists or sometimes even pavements for pedestrians. In those cases, you’ll be sharing a road with them, so be extra careful.
Road signs are written in both Arabic and French. If you don’t know either of these languages, it’s good to learn at least the main terms in one of them before renting a car.
The legal alcohol limit is 0.00% for both experienced and novice drivers. Drunk driving can lead to large fines and even jail time or deportation.
The insurance and car documentation needs to be in the car whenever you’re driving.
If you’re the driver, you need to have your passport or ID card with you at all times.
The nation-wide emergency police number is 19 and the nation-wide ambulance and fire safety department number is 15.

Toll roads

A toll needs to be paid for using most of Morocco’s motorways or autoroutes. All of the toll roads in Morocco are administered by the state-owned company Autoroutes du Maroc (ADM).

Morocco uses a “closed system” for its toll roads, meaning that there is a toll booth both at the entrance and the exit of the toll road. You pay either by cash or by credit card (although some toll points might only accept cash so it’s good to have some available at all times). Make sure to keep any proof that you have paid for the toll road as police checks are frequent and fines can be hefty. The prices for using the toll roads are generally quite low.

Most of the toll roads connect the largest cities of the country. Oftentimes you can opt to use regional roads instead - while traveling along those will be much slower, the views are usually much more scenic.

Ideas for day trips

Skhirat. Just a half an hour’s drive from downtown Rabat, Skhirat is perhaps the most famous beach town near the capital city. Although Skhitar’s central area has become rather posh and crowded in recent years, you can easily find more quiet spots if you drive up or down the coast.
Fez. Just a couple of hours drive from Rabat, Fez is one of the most famous cities of Morocco, and, indeed, North Africa. Visit its great markets or souks, where skilled leather tanners still practice their craft to this day.
Maâmora Forest. Holding the title of the world’s largest cork oak forest, this nature reserve is home to many species of flora and fauna and is one of the largest green areas in all of Morocco.
Casablanca. Just an hour’s drive from Rabat, you can visit the modern metropolis of Casablanca. Walk in the medina, which is one of the latest built in Morocco, visit the center and its art-deco buildings and marvel at the splendid architecture of the Hassan II mosque, built on the water.

Most popular cars

The most popular rental cars in Morocco are the Hyundai i10, the Dacia Logan, and the Renault Clio. Most national highways are in great shape, but if you plan to drive in the Atlas Mountains or in the Sahara Desert, getting a 4x4 vehicle can be a good idea. The most popular rental car types in Morocco are Economy, Mini, and Intermediate.

Further destinations

Meknes. This is one of the four imperial cities of Morocco. Architect lovers should the huge gates of Bab Mansour, one of the largest - and considered as one of the most beautiful - city gates of Morocco with its tall columns, ancient arches and intricate turquoise tiles. Other places worth visiting in Meknes are the Mausoleum of Sultan Moulay Ismail, the Royal Stables and its ancient medina. You can also take a day trip to the holy city of Moulay Idriss and Volubilis, one of Morocco's best-preserved Roman ruins and UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Essaouira. Located on the Atlantic Coast, beautiful Essaouira has long captured the imaginations of Arab poets and Western rock stars alike. Although the title is passionately contested, it also has a strong claim for being the seafood capital of Morocco.
Marrakech. Timeless Morocco attracts visitors with Jemaa el-Fnaa, a square and a market in its historic medina quarter that is like the whole of Morocco in miniature. Watch street performers and snake and lizard charmers from the desert, join a local concert next to a bonfire, bargain for local crafts, and, when you’ve soaked yourself in the atmosphere for good, travel further to visit the snowy peaks of the nearby Atlas Mountains.

Car Rental Prices in Rabat

Station wagons - from $11 per day
Large cars - from $16 per day
Medium cars - from $10 per day
Vans - from $22 per day
Premium cars - from $60 per day
Small cars - from $10 per day
SUVs - from $29 per day

Money-saving tips

There are things you can do to get a good rental car deal in Rabat:

Compare the rates of different rental car providers
Book your rental car well in advance
Plan your route before you go
Know your fuel and mileage requirements
Visit during the month when the rental prices are the cheapest. According to our data, visiting Rabat is the cheapest in January when renting a car is almost 45% cheaper than the yearly average.

This information was written, fact-checked, and/or translated by our content creators. Learn more about our Editorial Policy.

Fact checked by:

Cynthia Bil

Article reviewed and updated by Cynthia Bil, founder of Journal of Nomads, an Adventure Travel Blog for backpackers and adventurous travelers interested in culture, nature, and outdoor activities in Morocco and off-the-beaten-path regions such as Central Asia and the Caucasus. Cynthia is a blogger, professional photographer, and tour leader.

What travel writers say

Rabat is home to a lot of important archaeological treasures and museums and is a great place to visit for history lovers. You’ll find Roman ruins, mausoleums, mosques and even a Kasbah in the old city. You’ll also find the town of Salé, where each year the candle procession takes place on the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday. Kenitra boasts lots of naval history and was the site of the Battle of Port Lyautey before the port was captured by the United States during the Second World War.

Sofie Couwenbergh

Hi! I'm Sofie, and on this blog, I share travel inspiration and planning information so that you can go on a worry-free trip.

Like almost all of Morocco’s historic cities, Rabat has a medina full of market shops and little riads to stay in. It is smaller than the more famous medinas and not as bustling. The disadvantage of the Rabat medina is that there is not as much to see and you won’t find as many sights and smells around each corner. The advantage is that the industry here is not reliant on tourism so you won’t be hassled every minute and you can get a decent snapshot of local life.

Michael Turtle

I'm Michael Turtle, an Australian journalist who left his job in television to travel the world forever.

Morocco’s capital city is packed with attractions and historical monuments making it one of the best places to visit in Morocco. Visit the Modern Art Museum and National Archaeological Museum for an enlightening insight into Moroccan culture and art. Or tour the Royal Palace and see where Moroccan royalty lives. Other impressive architectural structures include the Kasbah of the Udayas, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V and its neighbour, the Hassan Tower, which was meant to be the largest minaret in the world but to this day remain unfinished. All three of these are located along the Bou Regreg River that snakes through the city.

ABAJS

Alesha Bradford and Jarryd Salem

We’ve been traveling the world together since 2008, searching for the planet’s best destinations and adventures.

Top 12 Cities near Rabat

Mohammedia Car Rentals

70.8 km / 44.0 miles away
Casablanca Car Rentals from $10.73 per day

108.6 km / 67.5 miles away
Meknes Car Rentals from $38.87 per day

113.2 km / 70.3 miles away
Fes Car Rentals from $11.83 per day

164.1 km / 102.0 miles away
Tangier Car Rentals from $12.23 per day

201.3 km / 125.1 miles away
Tetouan Car Rentals from $27.53 per day

214.8 km / 133.5 miles away
Marrakesh Car Rentals from $8.15 per day

297.1 km / 184.6 miles away
Nador Car Rentals from $29.33 per day

356.7 km / 221.6 miles away
Essaouira Car Rentals from $25.77 per day

402.7 km / 250.2 miles away
Oujda Car Rentals from $20.16 per day

450.3 km / 279.8 miles away
Agadir Car Rentals from $12.63 per day

484.1 km / 300.8 miles away
Dakhla Car Rentals

1454.1 km / 903.5 miles away

Top 16 Locations near Rabat

Rabat Airport Car Rentals from $10.48 per day
Rabat Hotel Sofitel Jardin des Roses Car Rentals from $78.06 per day

10.6 km / 6.6 miles away
Casa-Voyageurs Train Station Car Rentals from $32.00 per day

93.0 km / 57.8 miles away
Casa-Port Train Station Car Rentals from $32.00 per day

94.1 km / 58.5 miles away
Downtown Car Rentals from $13.53 per day

95.2 km / 59.2 miles away
Casablanca Airport Mohammed V Car Rentals from $10.73 per day

108.6 km / 67.5 miles away
Fes Airport Car Rentals from $11.83 per day

164.1 km / 102.0 miles away
Tangier Airport Car Rentals from $12.23 per day

201.3 km / 125.1 miles away
Downtown Car Rentals from $13.65 per day

210.6 km / 130.9 miles away
Downtown Car Rentals from $12.53 per day

293.2 km / 182.2 miles away
Marrakech Train Station Car Rentals from $38.83 per day

294.2 km / 182.8 miles away
Marrakesh Airport Car Rentals from $8.15 per day

297.1 km / 184.6 miles away
Nador Airport Car Rentals from $29.33 per day

356.7 km / 221.6 miles away
Oujda Airport Car Rentals from $20.16 per day

450.3 km / 279.8 miles away
Agadir Airport Car Rentals from $12.63 per day

484.1 km / 300.8 miles away
Downtown Car Rentals from $12.63 per day

484.6 km / 301.1 miles away

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Rabat?

Car rental prices in Rabat vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.

Average rental costs per day in Rabat

$22.43

January

$22.77

February

$19.04

March

$23.37

April

$24.56

May

$30.27

June

$49.27

July

$45.24

August

$28.29

September

$28.10

October

$21.99

November

$27.78

December

The cheapest month to rent a car in Rabat is March (when prices average $19.04 per day). This is 33% cheaper than the yearly average and 61% cheaper than renting in July (when prices average $49.27).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

What’s the usual rental length in Rabat?

How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in June, the average renter keeps their car for 13 days, and in January, they keep their car for 8 days.

Average rental length in Rabat

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February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

What's the most popular month to rent a car in Rabat?

Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Rabat is April, and the least popular is October.

Monthly searches in Rabat by pick-up date relative to the average

78%

January

107%

February

124%

March

137%

April

115%

May

105%

June

104%

July

129%

August

75%

September

72%

October

73%

November

78%

December

Car Rental Information

Car rental locations	11
Airport locations	1
Popular suppliers	United Rent A Car, LocationAuto, AirCar, Budget, AddCar
Popular car categories	Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, Large cars
Lowest price	$10 per day
Cheapest supplier	Optimo Rent

Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers

Rental Supplier	Model	Doors	Luggage	Type
LocationAuto	Chevrolet Spark	4	1	Small cars
LocationAuto	Fiat Panda	5	1	Small cars
AirCar	Kia Picanto	4	1	Medium cars
United Rent A Car	Dacia Sandero	5	2	Small cars
LocationAuto	Kia Picanto	4	1	Small cars
LocationAuto	Suzuki Celerio	4	1	Small cars
Optimo Rent	Dacia Logan	5	3	Medium cars
United Rent A Car	Kia Picanto	4	1	Small cars
LocationAuto	Dacia Sandero	4	2	Medium cars
AirCar	Dacia Lodgy Stepway	5	3	Vans

Our Customers' Reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.

Morocco

Fiat 500

February 18, 2023

It’s always good to have a car when travelling in the north of Morocco.

Canada

Fiat Panda

November 21, 2022

Rabat is getting beautiful every time I revisit.

Canada

Fiat Tipo

March 24, 2022

hard to find office. website not updated.

Canada

Toyota Yaris Hybrid

December 24, 2020

The parking is very close just a little walk and you are there

Morocco

Citroen C Elysee

November 19, 2020

Rabat is great city.

Romania

Hyundai i10

January 8, 2019

Very nice country to visit. Be careful when driving (the traffic is a bit crazy).

United Kingdom

Hyundai i10

January 6, 2019

it was easy to collect the car and driving around morocco is very nice you can drive confident .

United Kingdom

Dacia Logan

September 12, 2018

If you don’t speak French or Arabic you are doomed. Plus there is one rule to driving in Rabat is that there are no rules for driving.

United Kingdom

Kia Picanto

June 20, 2018

It is easy and simple to drive well sign posted and GPS works if one have internet

Car Rental Statistics

Highest rated company

Budget

9.2 / 10

Lowest rated company

Sovoy

5.9 / 10

Total number of reviews

Total rental companies

Average daily price

$29.36

Lowest daily price

$12.81

Total cars available

1354

Top 25 Suppliers in Rabat in 2023

Budget

Exceptional 9.2 / 53 reviews

3 locations

$29 - $96

Dollar

Exceptional 9 / 35 reviews

2 locations

$26 - $73

AirCar

Exceptional 9 / 85 reviews

1 location

$26 - $116

Thrifty

Excellent 8.9 / 50 reviews

2 locations

$27 - $116

Europcar

Excellent 8.6 / 3 reviews

2 locations

$34 - $385

Payless

Excellent 8.6 / 7 reviews

2 locations

$36 - $98

LocationAuto

Excellent 8.6 / 72 reviews

1 location

SIXT

Excellent 8.6 / 3 reviews

1 location

$32 - $47

Avis

Excellent 8.6 / 6 reviews

2 locations

$37 - $87

Optimo Rent

Excellent 8.5 / 72 reviews

2 locations

$10 - $12

Autounion

Excellent 8.5 / 57 reviews

1 location

$55 - $928

FoxCar

Excellent 8.5 / 3 reviews

2 locations

$39 - $222

Hertz

Excellent 8.4 / 15 reviews

3 locations

$29 - $177

United Rent A Car

Excellent 8.4 / 151 reviews

6 locations

$11 - $280

ACARENT

Excellent 8.4 / 1 reviews

1 location

$15 - $98

Firefly

Excellent 8.2 / 5 reviews

1 location

$38 - $46

Keddy

Excellent 8.1 / 22 reviews

2 locations

NUCarrentals

Excellent 8 / 4 reviews

1 location

EXER

Excellent 8 / 7 reviews

1 location

$22 - $198

AddCar

Very good 7.3 / 50 reviews

8 locations

$27 - $796

Global Rent a Car

Good 6.7 / 42 reviews

1 location

Surprice

Good 6.6 / 62 reviews

2 locations

GreenMotion

Good 6.4 / 55 reviews

2 locations

$16 - $156

Carwiz

Good 6.1 / 9 reviews

1 location

Sovoy

Acceptable 5.9 / 84 reviews

2 locations

Highly recommended by our customers

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Car Rental in Rabat

Cheapest Car Rental Rates

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Travel Information

Why rent a car in Rabat?

One-Way Car Rentals in Rabat

Top ways to enter Rabat

City facts

Top destinations and activities

Traffic and parking

Toll roads

Ideas for day trips

Most popular cars

Further destinations

Car Rental Prices in Rabat

Money-saving tips

What travel writers say

Top 12 Cities near Rabat

Top 16 Locations near Rabat

Map of Car Rental Locations

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Rabat?

What’s the usual rental length in Rabat?

What's the most popular month to rent a car in Rabat?

Car Rental Information

Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers

Our Customers' Reviews

Car Rental Statistics

Top 25 Suppliers in Rabat in 2023

Highly recommended by our customers

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