Which place is cheaper, Beirut or Aqaba?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, and The Best Budget Tours to Jordan.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAqaba $127Beirut $2.26
The average daily cost (per person) in Aqaba is $127, while the average daily cost in Beirut is $2.26. 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 Aqaba and Beirut in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAqaba $59Beirut $1.26
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAqaba $118Beirut $2.52
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.
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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
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Aqaba $24Beirut $0.44
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aqaba
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aqaba:
- transfer from aqaba airport to aqaba city(or hotel ): $50
- Wadi Rum to Aqaba Border Terminal Private Transfer: $85
- Wadi Araba Border (Eilat) Private Transfer To Petra: $135
- Transfer from Aqaba City Or TalaBay to Amman Airport: $101
- Transfer from Aqaba Airport to Petra: $60
- Transfer From Aqaba Airport to Wadi rum: $45
- Transfer From Aqaba Airport to Petra: $59
- Transfer From Aqaba Airport to Aqaba City Or TalaBay: $25
- Snorkeling in The Red Sea With Equipment And Free Transfer: $29
- Sheikh Hussein Crossing Private Transfer to or from Aqaba: $250
- Private Transfers from Wadi Rum: Dead Sea, Petra, Amman, Aqaba & vice versa: $107
- Private Transfers Aqaba to Dead Sea, Petra, Wadi Rum, Amman & vice versa: $47
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: $10
- BEY Airport to Hotel, Private Arrival Transfer: $10
- Beirut Airport one Way Private Transfer to the hotel: $15
- Beirut Arrival Airport Transfer: $13
- Beirut Arrival Airport Transfer Pickup: $9.89
- Hiking Day Trip to Chouwen Lake with Hotel Transfers: $86
- Departure Transfer:From Hotel To Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY): $10
- Private Arrival Transfer: Beirut International Airport to Hotel: $18
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Beirut International Airport: $18
- Private Transfer from Beirut Hotels to the Beirut Airport: $10
- Private Transfer from Rafic Hariri (BEY) Airport to Beirut: $46
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
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Food Meals for one dayAqaba $42Beirut $0.71
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Aqaba
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Aqaba.
- Suhaila (connecting through cooking): $50
- Explore Wadi Rum: Jeep Tour, Bed and Breakfast, and Dinner: $63
- 4 hour desert jeep tour with overnight in beduin camp including dinner&breakfast: $85
- Wadi Rum Full Day Jeep Tour + Overnight + Dinner in Bedouin Camp: $87
- 2 Day Wadi Rum Tour: Traditional Dinner and Starlit Cave Camp: $115
- From Wadi Rum Full-Day Private Jeep Tour with Dinner: $169
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Beirut
For Beirut, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Authentic Lebanese Virtual Cooking Class Live from Lebanon: $30
- Traveling Spoon Lebanese Mezze Private Online Cooking Class : $40
- Private Lebanese Home Cooking Class in Byblos with a Local Family: $86
- Private Lebanese Cooking Class in Beirut with Amal and Hotel Transfers: $142
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aqaba $54Beirut $0.26
Tours and Activities in Aqaba
Here are a few actual costs in Aqaba for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Day Tour in Jeep Tour with Bedouin Guide: $81
- Discover the Depths: Aqaba's Ultimate private Dive Experience: $54
- 06 Hours Jeep Tour in Wadi Rum : $84
- 2 Days 1 Night in Wadi Rum Jeep Tour: $204
- 2 Days private tour Petra, Wadi Rum (overnight) from Amman: $682
- 2 Hour Jeep Tour - Wadi Rum Desert & Canyon: $35
- 2 hours Jeep tour in Wadi Rum with Bedouin guide (incl. bottled water and tea): $100
- 2-Hour Desert Guided Activities Tour in Wadi Rum: $50
- 2-Hour Private Scuba Experience in Aqaba : $48
- 2-Hour Sunset Tour Wadi Rum Desert Highlights: $35
- 2-day Hiking Adventure and Jeep Tour from Wadi Rum: $183
- 3 Days Wadi Rum Jebel Burdah Tour: $241
Tours and Activities in Beirut
For Beirut, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Small Group Tour to Jeita Grotto, Harisa & Byblos with Hotel pickup: $15
- Discovering Lebanon: Jeita Grotto, Harissa, and Byblos Tour: $15
- City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $25
- City Sightseeing Beirut Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $25
- Half-Day Private Tour to Jeita Grotto and Harissa: $35
- Private Tour - Explore Anjar Lebanon: $35
- Downtown Beirut Walking Tour Including Lunch: $35
- Beirut Like a Local: Customized Private Tour: $35
- Small Daily Tours in Beirut City: $40
- Beirut Full Day Walking Tour: $41
- Private Walking Tour With A Guide (Private tour): $48
- From Jeita, Harissa, and Byblos Tour: $50
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAqaba $9.07Beirut $0.23
Sample the Local Flavors in Beirut
Also in Beirut, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour in The Bekaa Valley: $50
- Budget Wine Tasting Tour at the Bekaa Valley Wineries: $60
- Full-Day Private Wine Tour in Bekaa Valley with Tasting : $60
- Private Wine Tasting Tour: $65
- Byblos & Chateau Musar: History and Wine Tour: $65
- Half-Day Private Chateau Musar and Ixsir Wine Tour from Beirut: $80
- From Full Day Wine Tasting in the Bekaa Valley Tour: $90
- Lebanon Wine Tasting Tour From Beirut: $91
- Private Wine Tasting Day Tour from Beirut: $100
- Full-Day Private Wine Tasting Tour to Chateau Musar and Ixsir Winery: $100
- Full-Day Private Bekaa Valley Wine Tour from Beirut: $102
- Private tour to Jeita Grotto with Wine Tasting in Faqra Ruins: $110
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aqaba and Beirut, we can see that Aqaba is more expensive. And not only is Beirut much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Beirut would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Beirut 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 Aqaba would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Aqaba than you might in Beirut.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Aqaba Expensive? and Is Beirut Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Aqaba or Beirut?
Beirut has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Aqaba. When comparing the sizes of Aqaba and Beirut, 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 Aqaba or Beirut?
Both destinations experience a warmer 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. Aqaba attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm 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 daily temperature in Aqaba averages around 33°C (91°F) in July, and Beirut fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAqaba 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. The warm climate attracts visitors to Aqaba throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Beirut because of the warm climate and sunshine 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 average around 26°C (79°F), and Beirut averages at about 25°C (77°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAqaba 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. Plenty of visitors come to Aqaba because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Beirut year-round.
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. Daily temperatures in Aqaba average around 14°C (57°F), and Beirut fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAqaba 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. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Aqaba year-round. Beirut attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
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 daily temperature in Aqaba averages around 24°C (75°F) in April, and Beirut fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAqaba 24°C (75°F)Beirut 17°C (63°F)
Typical Weather for Beirut and Aqaba
| Aqaba | Beirut | |||
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| 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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