A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Aqaba vs. Beirut for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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Should you visit Aqaba or Beirut?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Aqaba or Beirut, 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: Aqaba or Beirut?

Aqaba

Aqaba is a port city in Jordan, in fact, it is the only port city in the country. This city is located on the Gulf of Aqaba on the Red Sea, which is in the southern part of Jordan. The city is still being developed; many of its facilities and infrastructures are being improved. The population of Aqaba is about 190,000 and the city has been key in developing Jordan's economy via trade and tourism.

Beirut

Some travelers are seeking the hustle, bustle and posh atmosphere that only comes from a big city. Those travelers should have Beirut, Lebanon at the top of their list. The capital city is jam packed with 2.1 million people that are constantly on the go. As the commercial and financial hub of Lebanon, this city is fast-paced, fashion conscious and always ready for a night on the town.

Which city is cheaper, Beirut or Aqaba?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Aqaba is $102, while the average daily cost in Beirut is $107. 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 city. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Aqaba and Beirut in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Aqaba $47
    Beirut $59
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Aqaba $94
    Beirut $118
Compare Hotels in Aqaba and Beirut

Looking for a hotel in Aqaba or Beirut? 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.

Hotels in Aqaba


Hotels in Beirut


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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: Aqaba Hotel Prices and Beirut Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Aqaba $19
    Beirut $21

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aqaba

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aqaba:

  • Private Transfer: Aqaba Hotels to Aqaba Airport: $27
  • Private Transfer: Aqaba Airport to Sheikh Hussein Border or vice versa: $193
  • Private Transfer: Aqaba Airport to Petra City Hotels: $93
  • Private Transfer: Aqaba Airport to Ma'in Hotel: $120
  • Private Transfer from/To (Aqaba Airport - Aqaba City): $18
  • Private Transfer from Aqaba Tala bay Hotels to Aqaba Airport: $33
  • Private Transfer from Aqaba Airport to Wadi Rum: $80
  • Private Transfer from Aqaba Airport to Tala Bay Hotels: $33
  • Private Transfer from Aqaba Airport to Dead Sea Hotels: $160
  • Private Transfer from Aqaba Airport to Aqaba City Hotels: $27
  • Private Transfer from Aqaba Airport to Amman Hotels: $133
  • Private Transfer Araba Border to Amman Queen Alia Airport: $153

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Beirut

Also for Beirut, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Airport Arrival Transfer to Your Beirut Hotel: $15
  • Airport Departure Transfer From Your Beirut Hotel: $15
  • BEY Airport to Hotel: Skip-the-Line Private Arrival Transfer: $13
  • Beirut Arrival Airport Transfer: $11
  • Beirut airport transfer: $23
  • Beirut to Damascus Taxi Transfer ( Syrian Border ): $50
  • Departure Transfer:From Hotel To Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY): $11
  • Private Airport Transfer in Beirut: $10
  • Private Arrival Transfer: Beirut International Airport to Hotel: $18
  • Private Arrival Transfer: From Airport to your hotel in Beirut: $20
  • Private Departure Transfer: From your hotel in Beirut to Airport: $18
  • Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Beirut International Airport: $15

Is it cheaper to fly into Aqaba or Beirut?

Prices for flights to both Beirut and Aqaba 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Aqaba $34
    Beirut $34

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Aqaba

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Aqaba.

  • Suhaila (The Authentic Cooking Experience): $50

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Beirut

For Beirut, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Traveling Spoon Lebanese Mezze Private Online Cooking Class: $27
  • Seafood dinner with a sea view in Beirut: $58
  • Private, Traditional Lebanese Cooking Class with a Contemporary Twist: $72
  • Authentic Lebanese Cooking Lesson and Meal with Tania's Family in Beirut: $90
  • Private Lebanese Cooking Class in Beirut with Amal and Hotel Transfers: $113

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Aqaba $43
    Beirut $12

Tours and Activities in Aqaba

Here are a few actual costs in Aqaba for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • 1 Day Tour to Petra from Aqaba Hotels: $268
  • 1 Day tours: $359
  • 2 Days 1 Night in Wadi Rum Jeep Tour: $159
  • 2 Days Private Tour to Wadi Rum and Petra from Eilbat: $665
  • 2 Days Wadi Rum and Petra Tour from Wadi Arava Border: $409
  • 2-Day Tour: Petra, Wadi Rum from Aqaba: $148
  • 2-Night Jordan Private Tour: Petra, Wadi Rum from Wadi Araba Border Crossing: $601
  • 3 Days Private Wadi Rum Experience with Petra from Eilat: $680
  • Aqaba Day Tour: $50
  • Aqaba Dog Shelter Conservation Experience: $77
  • Aqaba Hooh Sweets Making Experience: $72
  • Aqaba Shore Excursions - Wadi Rum Day Tour: $120

Tours and Activities in Beirut

For Beirut, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • One Hour Self-guided Audio Tour of the Green Line by VoiceMap: $5.13
  • Beirut 3 museums + mini walking tour: $30
  • City Sightseeing Beirut Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $30
  • Beirut Like a Local: Customized Private Tour: $31
  • Jeita Grotto, Harissa and Byblos with a Group Tour from Beirut: $35
  • Small-Group Adventure Tour to Jeita Grotto,Harissa&Byblos Day Trip from Beirut: $38
  • Small-Group Adventure Tour to Sidon Tyre Maghdouche - Day Trip from Beirut: $39
  • Small Daily Tours in Beirut City: $40
  • Small-Group Beirut Historical Tour: $40
  • Beirut Small Group Historical Tour: $40
  • Beirut Full Day Walking Tour: $40
  • Small-Group Guided tour of Beirut: $40

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Aqaba $7.25
    Beirut $11

Sample the Local Flavors in Beirut

Also in Beirut, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Lebanon Wine Tasting Tour: $52
  • Full-Day Private Wine Tour in Bekaa Valley with Tasting: $60
  • Budget Wine Tasting Tour at the Bekaa Valley Wineries: $60
  • Private Wine Tasting Tour: $65
  • Private Wine Tasting Day Tour from Beirut: $75
  • Full-Day Private Wine Tasting Tour at Chateau Musar and Ixsir: $75
  • Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour in The Bekaa Valley: $75
  • Full-Day Private Wine Tasting Tour: $82
  • Full-Day Private Wine Tasting Trip to Chateau Musar and Ixsir from Beirut: $85
  • Full-Day Private Wine Tasting Tour: $85
  • Wine Tasting and Culture: $85
  • Half-Day Private Tour to Baalbek With Wine Tasting and Lunch Included: $100

About these numbers

When comparing the travel costs between Aqaba and Beirut, we can see that Beirut is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Middle East, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.


When is the best time to visit Aqaba or Beirut?

Both destinations experience a warmer tropical climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.

Should I visit Aqaba or Beirut in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Aqaba as well as Beirut. The warm tropical climate attracts visitors to Aqaba throughout the year. The warm tropical climate attracts visitors to Beirut throughout the year.

Aqaba usually gets less rain in July than Beirut. Aqaba gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Beirut receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Beirut. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Aqaba this time of the year. In the summer, Aqaba often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Beirut. Aqaba gets 384 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Beirut receives 369 hours of full sun.

It's very hot in Aqaba this time of the year. Aqaba is a little warmer than Beirut in the summer. The temperature in Aqaba is usually 33°C (91°F) in July, and Beirut stays around 27°C (81°F).


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Aqaba 33°C (91°F) 
    Beirut 27°C (81°F)

Should I visit Aqaba or Beirut in the Autumn?

Both Beirut and Aqaba are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Aqaba because of the warm tropical climate that lasts throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Beirut because of the warm tropical climate that lasts throughout the year.

In October, Aqaba usually receives less rain than Beirut. Aqaba gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Beirut receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

It's quite sunny in Beirut. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Aqaba. Aqaba usually receives more sunshine than Beirut during autumn. Aqaba gets 295 hours of sunny skies, while Beirut receives 254 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In the autumn, Aqaba is around the same temperature as Beirut. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Aqaba in October are around 26°C (79°F), and Beirut is about 25°C (77°F).


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Aqaba 26°C (79°F) 
    Beirut 25°C (77°F)

Should I visit Aqaba or Beirut in the Winter?

Both Beirut and Aqaba during the winter are popular places to visit. Aqaba attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and tropical climate. Beirut attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and tropical climate.

Beirut gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Aqaba usually gets less rain in January than Beirut. Aqaba gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Beirut receives 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain this time of the year.

It's quite sunny in Aqaba. In the winter, Aqaba often gets more sunshine than Beirut. Aqaba gets 234 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Beirut receives 149 hours of full sun.

In January, Aqaba is generally around the same temperature as Beirut. Temperatures in Aqaba average around 14°C (57°F), and Beirut stays around 13°C (55°F).


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Aqaba 14°C (57°F) 
    Beirut 13°C (55°F)

Should I visit Aqaba or Beirut in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Aqaba and Beirut. The warm tropical climate attracts visitors to Aqaba throughout the year. The warm tropical climate attracts visitors to Beirut throughout the year.

In April, Aqaba usually receives less rain than Beirut. Aqaba gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Beirut receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the spring.

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Beirut this time of the year. In Aqaba, it's very sunny this time of the year. Aqaba usually receives more sunshine than Beirut during spring. Aqaba gets 282 hours of sunny skies, while Beirut receives 225 hours of full sun in the spring.

Aqaba is a little warmer than Beirut in the spring. The temperature in Aqaba is usually 24°C (75°F) in April, and Beirut stays around 17°C (63°F).


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Aqaba 24°C (75°F) 
    Beirut 17°C (63°F)

Typical Weather for Beirut and Aqaba

Aqaba Beirut
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 14°C (57°F) 3 mm (0.1 in) 13°C (55°F) 130 mm (5.1 in)
Feb 16°C (61°F) 1 mm (0 in) 13°C (55°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
Mar 19°C (66°F) 1 mm (0 in) 15°C (59°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Apr 24°C (75°F) 1 mm (0 in) 17°C (63°F) 50 mm (2 in)
May 27°C (81°F) 0 mm (0 in) 22°C (72°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Jun 31°C (88°F) 0 mm (0 in) 25°C (77°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Jul 33°C (91°F) 0 mm (0 in) 27°C (81°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Aug 33°C (91°F) 0 mm (0 in) 28°C (82°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Sep 31°C (88°F) 0 mm (0 in) 27°C (81°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Oct 26°C (79°F) 1 mm (0 in) 25°C (77°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Nov 20°C (68°F) 2 mm (0.1 in) 19°C (66°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Dec 15°C (59°F) 3 mm (0.1 in) 15°C (59°F) 130 mm (5.1 in)


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