Which place is cheaper, Ao Nang or Beirut?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Beirut or Ao Nang?
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 Ao Nang. 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 Ao Nang?
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.
Ao Nang
If you're looking for a relaxing beach on the coast of Thailand, it might be time to make a trip to Ao Nang. This developed and "westernized" beach was once the place to be for backpackers, but is now quite popular with package tourist crowds, too, as prices have risen in recent decades. Here you'll find nice hotels, restaurants, and plenty of fun activities at the beach and nearby, too.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours Under $1000 in Thailand, and The Best Budget Tours to Thailand.
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Beirut Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBeirut $2.77Ao Nang $131
The average daily cost (per person) in Beirut is $2.77, while the average daily cost in Ao Nang is $131. 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 Ao Nang in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBeirut $1.26Ao Nang $50
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBeirut $2.52Ao Nang $100
Compare Hotels in Beirut and Ao Nang
Looking for a hotel in Beirut or Ao Nang? 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: Beirut Hotel Prices and Ao Nang Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Beirut $0.44Ao Nang $62
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Beirut
Also for Beirut, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Departure Transfer: From your hotel in Beirut to Airport: $10
- Private Departure Transfer | Beirut Hotel to Airport: $10
- Private Arrival Transfer: Beirut International Airport to Hotel: $18
- Private Arrival Transfer | Beirut Airport to Your Hotel: $10
- Paragliding in Lebanon with Hotel Transfer From Beirut: $192
- Beirut-Rafic Hariri Airport Luxury Car Transfer: $70
- Beirut Airport one Way Private Transfer to the hotel: $25
- Beirut Airport Transfer in a Limousine: $200
- BEY Airport to Hotel, Private Arrival Transfer: $13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ao Nang
Also for Ao Nang, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer Phuket - Krabi, Aonang: $150
- Railay : Ferry Transfer from Railay to Ko Lanta: $34
- Phuket: Speedboat Transfer to Ao Nang or Railay via Ko Yao: $46
- Phuket: Ferry Transfer to/from Ao Nang & Railay & Lanta: $30
- Krabi: Private Transfer Between Ao Nang Area and Ko Lanta: $107
- Krabi: Ao Nang To or From Phi Phi By Fast Speedboat Transfer: $30
- Krabi: ATV Off-Road Adventure in Nature Paradise w/Transfer: $30
- Krabi: 4-Island Deluxe Speedboat Tour with Lunch & Transfer: $31
- Krabi: 4 Islands Speed Catamaran Tour with Lunch/Transfers: $75
- Krabi ATV Jungle Adventure with Hotel Transfer: $37
- Krabi ATV Extreme Experience with Transfer and Adventure: $31
- Krabi : Muay Thai Live Fight Experience with Transfer: $55
Is it cheaper to fly into Beirut or Ao Nang?
Prices for flights to both Ao Nang 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
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Food Meals for one dayBeirut $1.23Ao Nang $47
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: $35
- Private, Traditional Lebanese Cooking Class with a Contemporary Twist: $72
- Beirut Street Food Tour, Lebanon: $85
- 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
- Beirut Street Food Tour | Hummus, Knefeh & Manoushe: $135
- Private Lebanese Cooking Class in Beirut with Amal + Transfers: $142
- Beirut Street Food Tour | 4 Neighbourhoods · All Inclusive: $150
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ao Nang
For Ao Nang, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Krabi: Traditional Thai Cooking Class with Local Chef: $37
- Authentic Thai Local Cooking Class: $38
- Half-Day Thai Cooking Class Krabi Province: $39
- 7 Islands Sunset Tour with Dinner & Snorkeling: $40
- Krabi: 7 Islands Sunset Tour by Longtail Boat & BBQ Dinner: $43
- Krabi: Hong Island Cruise with Thai Buffet Dinner: $45
- From Ao Nang Hong Island Longtail Cruise with Sunset Dinner: $49
- Krabi: Morning/Afternoon Thai Cooking Class at Ya's Cookery: $51
- Krabi: Romantic Beachfront Sunset Dinner: $64
- Krabi: Ao Thalane Sunset Kayaking & BBQ Dinner: $110
- Local Krabi: Cooking Demo, Market Walk, Bamboo Raft & Fruit: $133
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Beirut $0.26Ao Nang $12
Tours and Activities in Beirut
For Beirut, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 3 Days Lebanon Holiday Tour Package: $264
- 3-Day Tour of Beirut with Pick Up: $264
- ATV (2 Seat) Full Day Off-Road Tour & Scenic Adventure: $195
- Afternoon Tour | Beiteddine Palace & Deir el Qamar | Small Group: $75
- Anjar, Baalbek & Ksara Winery Small-Group Tour | Lunch Included: $55
- Anjar, Baalbek & Ksara Winery Small-Group Tour | Lunch Included: $55
- Anjar, Baalbek & Ksara Winery Small-Group Tour | Lunch included: $55
- Anjar, Baalbek & Ksara Winery | Budget Small-Group Tour Beirut: $45
- Archery Activity Experience with Guide From Beirut, Lebanon: $58
- BEYOND CHOUF mountains - Hidden Gems Mountains Day Tour: $250
- Beirut : Must-See Attractions Walking Tour With Guide: $74
- Beirut City Tour with Street Food: $90
Tours and Activities in Ao Nang
For Ao Nang, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- ATV adventure (30 min) and Archery (30 min): $39
- ATV adventure 1hour drive: $45
- ATV adventure 30 mins drive: $33
- ATV adventure and shooting range: $79
- Ao Nang Kayak Adventure: Explore the Stunning Flooded Forest: $27
- Ao Nang Night Tour – Swim with bioluminescent plankton: $28
- 4 Island Awesomeness Adventure: $48
- ATV Ride and Natural Swimming Experience: $54
- Crystal Pool Kayaking, ATV, and Pineapple Farm Tour: $74
- Hong Islands Full day Tour with Lunch and 360 view: $38
- Horse Riding Tour and kayaking clongrood: $75
- Hot Springs, Emerald Pool, and Tiger Cave Day Tour: $43
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBeirut $0.23Ao Nang $16
Sample the Local Flavors in Beirut
Also in Beirut, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Private Baalbek Temples & Ksara Wine Tour | From Beirut: $100
- Private Bekaa Wine Tour | Saint Thomas, Kefraya & Ksara · Beirut: $100
- Private Wine Tour | Chateau Musar, Ixsir & Batroun from Beirut: $100
- Private Bekaa Valley Wine Tour | 3 Wineries from Beirut: $100
- Private Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour from Beirut: $100
- Private Wine Tour | Chateau Musar & Ixsir Winery from Beirut: $100
- PRIVATE Wine Tour in Central Bekaa Valley: $113
- Private Cedar Hike & Bekaa Wine Tour | Kefraya & Ksara: $150
- Discover Wine Tasting Lebanese Tour Experience: $170
- Half-Day Private Chateau Musar and Ixsir Wine Tour from Beirut: $185
- Full-Day Private Bekaa Valley Wine Tour from Beirut: $233
Sample the Local Flavors in Ao Nang
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Ao Nang:
- K-Bunk Pub Crawl - The Best Bars in Ao Nang in One Night!: $1.20
- Krabi: Summer Club Pub Crawl with Fire Show: $15
- Krabi Pub Crawl - Join Nomads For The Best Night in Ao Nang!: $27
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Beirut and Ao Nang, we can see that Ao Nang 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 Ao Nang is in Asia, 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 Ao Nang would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ao Nang 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 Ao Nang Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Beirut or Ao Nang?
Beirut has a larger population, and is about 240 times larger than the population of Ao Nang. When comparing the sizes of Beirut and Ao Nang, 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 Ao Nang?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
Should I visit Beirut or Ao Nang in the Summer?
Both Ao Nang and Beirut are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Beirut throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Ao Nang because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The rainy season in Ao Nang is August to October. It rains a lot this time of the year in Ao Nang. In July, Beirut usually receives less rain than Ao Nang. Beirut gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Ao Nang receives 287 mm (11.3 in) of rain each month for the summer.
It's quite sunny in Ao Nang. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Beirut. Beirut usually receives more sunshine than Ao Nang during summer. Beirut gets 369 hours of sunny skies, while Ao Nang receives 206 hours of full sun in the summer.
In the summer, Beirut is around the same temperature as Ao Nang. Typically, the summer temperatures in Beirut in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Ao Nang averages at about 28°C (82°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBeirut 27°C (81°F)Ao Nang 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Ao Nang in the Autumn?
Both Ao Nang and Beirut during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Beirut because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Ao Nang year-round.
December to March is the dry season in Ao Nang. August to October is the rainy season in Ao Nang. Ao Nang gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Beirut usually gets less rain in October than Ao Nang. Beirut gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Ao Nang receives 304 mm (12 in) of rain this time of the year.
It's quite sunny in Beirut. In the autumn, Beirut often gets more sunshine than Ao Nang. Beirut gets 254 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ao Nang receives 181 hours of full sun.
In October, Beirut is generally around the same temperature as Ao Nang. Daily temperatures in Beirut average around 25°C (77°F), and Ao Nang fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBeirut 25°C (77°F)Ao Nang 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Ao Nang in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Beirut and Ao Nang. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Beirut year-round. Ao Nang attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
December to March in Ao Nang is the dry season. Beirut gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Beirut usually receives more rain than Ao Nang. Beirut gets 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Ao Nang receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Ao Nang this time of the year. Beirut usually receives less sunshine than Ao Nang during winter. Beirut gets 149 hours of sunny skies, while Ao Nang receives 287 hours of full sun in the winter.
Beirut is much colder than Ao Nang in the winter. The daily temperature in Beirut averages around 13°C (55°F) in January, and Ao Nang fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBeirut 13°C (55°F)Ao Nang 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Ao Nang in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Beirut as well as Ao Nang. Beirut attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Ao Nang throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in Ao Nang. Beirut usually gets less rain in April than Ao Nang. Beirut gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Ao Nang receives 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Ao Nang. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Beirut this time of the year. In the spring, Beirut often gets less sunshine than Ao Nang. Beirut gets 225 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ao Nang receives 249 hours of full sun.
In the spring, Beirut is much colder than Ao Nang. Typically, the spring temperatures in Beirut in April average around 17°C (63°F), and Ao Nang averages at about 29°C (84°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBeirut 17°C (63°F)Ao Nang 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Ao Nang and Beirut
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (63°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 318 mm (12.5 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 279 mm (11 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 287 mm (11.3 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 262 mm (10.3 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 399 mm (15.7 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 304 mm (12 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 165 mm (6.5 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.