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

Should you visit Beirut or Acapulco de Juarez?

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

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Beirut and Acapulco de Juarez. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.

Where Should I go: Beirut or Acapulco de Juarez?

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.

Acapulco de Juarez

Located on the southwestern Pacific Coast of Mexico is the beautiful beach city of Acapulco de Juarez. Acapulco is one of the original travel and resort destinations in Mexico, and it's still considered a popular spring break destination for Americans. Known as simply "Acapulco" to many travelers, this region is a popular spot for cruise lines to stop and timeshares to grow. Thanks to those cruise lines and timeshares, tourist activities like water parks and jet skis have experienced considerable growth.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Mexico, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Mexico.


Which place is cheaper, Acapulco de Juarez or Beirut?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

  • Beirut Prices
    Lebanon Prices
    Acapulco de Juarez Prices
    Mexico Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Beirut $2.76
    Acapulco de Juarez $66

The average daily cost (per person) in Beirut is $2.76, while the average daily cost in Acapulco de Juarez is $66. 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 Beirut and Acapulco de Juarez in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Beirut $1.25
    Acapulco de Juarez $32
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Beirut $2.50
    Acapulco de Juarez $64
Compare Hotels in Beirut and Acapulco de Juarez

Looking for a hotel in Beirut or Acapulco de Juarez? 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 Beirut


Hotels in Acapulco de Juarez


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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: Beirut Hotel Prices and Acapulco de Juarez Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Beirut $0.44
    Acapulco de Juarez $13

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
  • Beirut Arrival Airport Transfer Pickup: $9.89
  • 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

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Acapulco de Juarez

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Acapulco de Juarez:

  • Transfer in private minivan from Bahía de Acapulco -Acapulco Airport (ACA): $31
  • Shared transfer from Acapulco Airport (ACA) - Acapulco: $11
  • Private Airport Transfer &on 2nd Day 4Hr TourAll AttractionsCombo: $90
  • Acapulco hotels to Acapulco Airport (ACA) – Departure Private Transfer : $20
  • Acapulco Airport Roundtrip Transfers: $60
  • Acapulco Airport (ACA) to Acapulco hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $20

Is it cheaper to fly into Beirut or Acapulco de Juarez?

Prices for flights to both Acapulco de Juarez and Beirut 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
    Beirut $1.22
    Acapulco de Juarez $24

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
  • Motorbike Tour with Local Street Food Dinner: $50
  • Private, Traditional Lebanese Cooking Class with a Contemporary Twist: $72
  • Private Lebanese Home Cooking Class in Byblos with a Local Family: $86
  • Authentic Lebanese Cooking Lesson and Meal with Tania's Family in Beirut: $100
  • Private Lebanese Cooking Class in Beirut with Amal + Transfers: $142

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Acapulco de Juarez

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Acapulco de Juarez.

  • Cliff Divers Exhibition 2 Drinks + Tacos al Pastor Dinner & Beer: $55
  • Hands On Mexican Cooking Class with Food Tasting & Market Visit: $100
  • Off the Beaten Path Mexican Cooking Class Lagoon Boatride &Lunch: $179
  • Divers Show and Luxury Dinner in Acapulco: $199
  • Super DeLuxe Bella Vista Dinner &1 Drink +2 Drinks at CliffDivers: $253

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Beirut $0.26
    Acapulco de Juarez $15

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: $10
  • Discovering Lebanon: Jeita Grotto, Harissa, and Byblos Tour: $15
  • City Sightseeing Beirut Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $25
  • Beirut Walking Tour - Discover Beirut by foot: $25
  • Hidden Gems of Hamra and Ras A Walking Tour: $30
  • Beirut : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private tour): $34
  • Private Tour - Explore Anjar Lebanon: $35
  • Beirut Like a Local: Customized Private Tour: $35
  • Lebanon's Treasures: Jeita Grotto and Harissa Private Tour: $35
  • Jeitta Grotto, Harissa and Byblos Tour: $40
  • Private Walking Tour With A Guide (Private tour): $48
  • Half-Day Private Tour to Baalbek & Chateau Ksara: $50

Tours and Activities in Acapulco de Juarez

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

  • 4Hrs City Tour Exclusively for Hotels, Divers, Chapel & Mural.: $60
  • High Diver Optional Lunch + Shopping Tour Flea Market & Shops: $131
  • Small-Group or Private All Inclusive 4 Hours City Tour & Divers: $61
  • 4 Hrs Exclusive to Cruise Ship Passengers Sightseeing Experience : $67
  • 4-6Hrs Acapulco City Tour With a Fun Guide. Diver Show, Mex Lunch: $55
  • 4hr Fun Guide Tour For Cruisers or Hotels Guests with Divers Show: $58
  • 6Hr Cruise or Hotels City Tour, Divers, Baby Turtles Peace Chapel: $75
  • 6Hr Cruisers or Hotels High Diver Peace Chapel BabyTurtleRelease: $96
  • 6Hr Fun Guide Different Options Tour for Cruiser or Hotel Guests : $76
  • Acapulco City Tour: $70
  • Acapulco City Tour: $58
  • Acapulco City Tour: $60

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Beirut $0.23
    Acapulco de Juarez $8.95

Sample the Local Flavors in Beirut

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

  • Private Wine Tasting Day Tour from Beirut: $50
  • Bekaa Valley Wine Tour: Savour Lebanon's Finest: $50
  • Full-Day Private Wine Tasting Tour: $56
  • Uncorking Splendor: A Journey Through Private Wine Tasting Tours: $60
  • Full-Day Private Wine Tour in Bekaa Valley with Tasting : $60
  • Byblos & Chateau Musar: History and Wine Tour: $65
  • Wine Tasting and Culture : $69
  • Half-Day Private Chateau Musar and Ixsir Wine Tour from Beirut: $81
  • Private Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch from Beirut: $82
  • Lebanon Wine Tasting Tour From Beirut: $91
  • Full-Day Private Bekaa Valley Wine Tour from Beirut: $103
  • Private tour to Jeita Grotto with Wine Tasting in Faqra Ruins: $110


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Beirut and Acapulco de Juarez, we can see that Acapulco de Juarez is more expensive. And not only is Beirut much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Beirut is in Middle East and Acapulco de Juarez is in North America, 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 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 Acapulco de Juarez would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Acapulco de Juarez 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 Beirut Expensive? and Is Acapulco de Juarez Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Beirut or Acapulco de Juarez?

Beirut has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Acapulco de Juarez. When comparing the sizes of Beirut and Acapulco de Juarez, 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 Beirut or Acapulco de Juarez?

Acapulco de Juarez has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Beirut experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.

Should I visit Beirut or Acapulco de Juarez in the Summer?

Both Acapulco de Juarez and Beirut during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Beirut because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, many travelers come to Acapulco de Juarez for the beaches, snorkeling, and the family-friendly experiences.

In the summer, Beirut is around the same temperature as Acapulco de Juarez. Typically, the summer temperatures in Beirut in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Acapulco de Juarez averages at about 29°C (83°F).

In Acapulco de Juarez, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Beirut. In the summer, Beirut often gets more sunshine than Acapulco de Juarez. Beirut gets 369 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Acapulco de Juarez receives 224 hours of full sun.

Acapulco de Juarez gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Beirut usually gets less rain in July than Acapulco de Juarez. Beirut gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Acapulco de Juarez receives 209 mm (8.2 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Beirut 27°C (81°F) 
    Acapulco de Juarez 29°C (83°F)

Should I visit Beirut or Acapulco de Juarez in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Beirut and Acapulco de Juarez. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Beirut year-round. Also, many visitors come to Acapulco de Juarez in the autumn for the shopping scene.

In October, Beirut is generally cooler than Acapulco de Juarez. Daily temperatures in Beirut average around 25°C (77°F), and Acapulco de Juarez fluctuates around 28°C (83°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Acapulco de Juarez this time of the year. In Beirut, it's very sunny this time of the year. Beirut usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Acapulco de Juarez during autumn. Beirut gets 254 hours of sunny skies, while Acapulco de Juarez receives 245 hours of full sun in the autumn.

Acapulco de Juarez receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Beirut usually receives less rain than Acapulco de Juarez. Beirut gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Acapulco de Juarez receives 145 mm (5.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Beirut 25°C (77°F) 
    Acapulco de Juarez 28°C (83°F)

Should I visit Beirut or Acapulco de Juarez in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Beirut as well as Acapulco de Juarez. Beirut attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, most visitors come to Acapulco de Juarez for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.

Beirut is much colder than Acapulco de Juarez in the winter. The daily temperature in Beirut averages around 13°C (55°F) in January, and Acapulco de Juarez fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Acapulco de Juarez. In the winter, Beirut often gets less sunshine than Acapulco de Juarez. Beirut gets 149 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Acapulco de Juarez receives 272 hours of full sun.

Beirut receives a lot of rain in the winter. Beirut usually gets more rain in January than Acapulco de Juarez. Beirut gets 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Acapulco de Juarez receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Beirut 13°C (55°F) 
    Acapulco de Juarez 26°C (79°F)

Should I visit Beirut or Acapulco de Juarez in the Spring?

Both Acapulco de Juarez and Beirut are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Beirut throughout the year. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Acapulco de Juarez because of the beaches.

In the spring, Beirut is much colder than Acapulco de Juarez. Typically, the spring temperatures in Beirut in April average around 17°C (63°F), and Acapulco de Juarez averages at about 27°C (81°F).

It's quite sunny in Acapulco de Juarez. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Beirut. Beirut usually receives less sunshine than Acapulco de Juarez during spring. Beirut gets 225 hours of sunny skies, while Acapulco de Juarez receives 274 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Beirut usually receives more rain than Acapulco de Juarez. Beirut gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Acapulco de Juarez receives 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Beirut 17°C (63°F) 
    Acapulco de Juarez 27°C (81°F)

Typical Weather for Acapulco de Juarez and Beirut

Beirut Acapulco de Juarez
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 13°C (55°F) 130 mm (5.1 in) 26°C (79°F) 9 mm (0.4 in)
Feb 13°C (55°F) 110 mm (4.3 in) 26°C (80°F) 1 mm (0 in)
Mar 15°C (59°F) 60 mm (2.4 in) 26°C (79°F) 2 mm (0.1 in)
Apr 17°C (63°F) 50 mm (2 in) 27°C (81°F) 5 mm (0.2 in)
May 22°C (72°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 28°C (82°F) 28 mm (1.1 in)
Jun 25°C (77°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 29°C (83°F) 271 mm (10.7 in)
Jul 27°C (81°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 29°C (83°F) 209 mm (8.2 in)
Aug 28°C (82°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 29°C (83°F) 312 mm (12.3 in)
Sep 27°C (81°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 28°C (83°F) 341 mm (13.4 in)
Oct 25°C (77°F) 60 mm (2.4 in) 28°C (83°F) 145 mm (5.7 in)
Nov 19°C (66°F) 50 mm (2 in) 28°C (82°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Dec 15°C (59°F) 130 mm (5.1 in) 27°C (80°F) 14 mm (0.6 in)


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