Which place is cheaper, Casablanca 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 Casablanca?
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 Casablanca. 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 Casablanca?
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.
Casablanca
Casablanca is so much more than a classic Bogart movie with killer one-liners. It is also the largest, most cosmopolitan city in the country of Morocco. Sitting at the economic and industrial heart of this region, Casablanca has a population of approximately four million. Brush up on your high school French before visiting this lively city as it's the main language spoken by the locals. While this is the most liberal and progressive city in Morocco, remember to be cautious in this region of the world with your western views.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Morocco, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco.
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Beirut Prices
Lebanon PricesCasablanca Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBeirut $2.77Casablanca $91
The average daily cost (per person) in Beirut is $2.77, while the average daily cost in Casablanca is $91. 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 Casablanca in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBeirut $1.26Casablanca $45
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBeirut $2.52Casablanca $90
Compare Hotels in Beirut and Casablanca
Looking for a hotel in Beirut or Casablanca? 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.
Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world. Compare prices for multiple destinations when planning your next trip.
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 Casablanca Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Beirut $0.44Casablanca $12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Beirut
Also for Beirut, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Beirut Arrival Airport Transfer Pickup: $9.99
- Airport Departure Transfer From Your Beirut Hotel: $10
- Departure Transfer:From Hotel To Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY): $10
- Private Arrival Transfer | Beirut Airport to Your Hotel: $10
- BEY Airport to Hotel, Private Arrival Transfer: $13
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Beirut International Airport: $18
- Beirut-Rafic Hariri Airport Luxury Car Transfer: $25
- Paragliding in Lebanon with Hotel Transfer From Beirut: $192
- Beirut Airport Transfer in a Limousine: $200
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Casablanca
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Casablanca:
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Train from Airport (for 2)$7.49
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Taxi Ride$8.55
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Casablanca
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Casablanca:
- private transfer from casablanca airport to casablanca city: $29
- airport transfer from Casablanca to Marrakech: $72
- VIP Private Transfer from Casablanca to Marrakech: $128
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service Casablanca APT-HTL (CMN): $47
- Transfert privé à Marrakech(depuis ou vers)la ville de Casablanca: $128
- Transfer from Casablanca city or Casablanca airport to Marrakech: $160
- Transfer from Casablanca city or Casablanca Airport to Marrakech: $160
- Transfer from Casablanca Airport to Marrakech: $162
- Transfer between Casablanca and Fez: $334
- Transfer and Shuttle Rabat-Sale Airport: $35
- Transfer Private From Rabat to Chefchaouen: $233
- Transfer Private From Casablanca To marrakash: $142
Is it cheaper to fly into Beirut or Casablanca?
Prices for flights to both Casablanca 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 $1.23Casablanca $36
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
- Beirut Street Food Tour, Lebanon: $74
- Authentic Lebanese Cooking Lesson and Meal with Tania's Family in Beirut: $100
- Beirut Street Food Tour | Hummus, Knefeh & Manoushe: $135
- Beirut Street Food Tour | 4 Neighbourhoods · All Inclusive: $150
- Private Beirut Street Food Tour with Lunch | Max 6 People: $150
Typical Food Prices in Casablanca
Some typical examples of dining costs in Casablanca are as follows:
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Breakfast$3.21
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Lunch$9.62
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Dinner at Rick's Cafe (for Two)$35
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Casablanca
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Casablanca.
- Night City Ride with Dinner and Lighthouse Views: $34
- Authentic Berber Moroccan Cooking Experience: $40
- Experience Private Moroccan Cooking Class: $47
- Food Tour with Tastings in Quartier Habous: $55
- Moroccan Cooking Class Casablanca: $58
- Casablanca Night Tour with Andalusian Dinner Show: $59
- Bahja Bites Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $59
- Casablanca : Traditional Moroccan Cooking Class with Locals: $60
- Casablanca Tour with free Traditional Moroccan Lunch or Dinner: $62
- Casablanca City Night Tour and Traditional Moroccan Dinner: $69
- Casablanca City Night Tour and Traditional Moroccan Dinner: $69
- Private CousCous Cooking Class in a Traditional Family Home: $70
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Beirut $0.26Casablanca $9.55
Tours and Activities in Beirut
For Beirut, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Jeita Grotto, Harisa & Byblos: Small Group Tour with Hotel pickup: $30
- Small-Group Tour: Jeita Grotto, Harissa, Byblos with Hotel Pickup: $30
- New Cost Saver Small-Group Tour to Jeita Grotto, Harissa & Byblos: $30
- Beirut Private Walking Tour with a Local: $35
- Private Tour - Explore Anjar Lebanon: $35
- Sidon, Tyre & Maghdouche Small-Group Tour | Lunch Included: $45
- Jeita Grotto, Harissa & Byblos Small-Group Tour | Lunch Included: $45
- Sidon, Tyre & Maghdouche Small-Group Tour | Lunch Included: $45
- Sidon, Tyre & Maghdouche Small-Group Tour | Lunch Included: $45
- Small-Group Tour to Jeita Grotto, Harissa & Byblos with Lunch: $45
- Sidon, Tyre & Maghdouche | Budget Small-Group Tour From Beirut: $45
- Sidon, Tyre & Maghdouche Small-Group Tour | Lunch Included: $45
Tours and Activities in Casablanca
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Casablanca are as follows:
- 21 Km Guided Bike Tour in Exploring the Vibrant City: $65
- 3-Hour Private Casablanca Authentic Home Dining Experience: $100
- 8 Days Morocco Tour from Casablanca via Chefchaouen & Desert: $150
- An Evening Hookah (Shisha) Lounging Experience in Casablanca: $49
- Casablanca & Rabat Full Day Cultural Private Tour: $268
- Casablanca 1-Day Layover Private Tour and Authentic Moroccan Bath: $157
- Casablanca 4 Hours Private Tour with Port Pick up: $140
- Casablanca Airport Layover Private Tour: $200
- Casablanca Airport Layover and City Tour: $175
- Casablanca City Tour Hassan II Mosque with Ticket Included: $95
- Casablanca City Tour by Night: $70
- Casablanca City Tour from any hotel or cruise: $45
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBeirut $0.23Casablanca -
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 Tour | Chateau Musar, Ixsir & Batroun Day Trip: $75
- Private Wine Tour | Chateau Musar, Ixsir & Batroun from Beirut: $100
- Private Bekaa Valley Wine Tour | Ksara, Kefraya & Saint Thomas: $100
- Private Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour from Beirut: $100
- PRIVATE Wine Tour in Central Bekaa Valley: $113
- Half-Day Private Chateau Musar and Ixsir Wine Tour from Beirut: $182
- Full-Day Private Bekaa Valley Wine Tour from Beirut: $228
Sample the Local Flavors in Casablanca
Also in Casablanca, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine Tasting and Lunch at the oldest Domaine from Casablanca: $299
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Beirut and Casablanca, we can see that Casablanca 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 Casablanca is in Africa, 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 Casablanca would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Casablanca 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 Casablanca Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Beirut or Casablanca?
Casablanca has a larger population, and is about 64% larger than the population of Beirut. When comparing the sizes of Beirut and Casablanca, 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 Casablanca?
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 Beirut or Casablanca in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Beirut as well as Casablanca. Beirut attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Casablanca throughout the year.
Beirut usually gets more rain in July than Casablanca. Beirut gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Casablanca receives 1 mm (0 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Casablanca. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Beirut this time of the year. In the summer, Beirut often gets more sunshine than Casablanca. Beirut gets 369 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Casablanca receives 303 hours of full sun.
Beirut is a little warmer than Casablanca in the summer. The daily temperature in Beirut averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Casablanca fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBeirut 27°C (81°F)Casablanca 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Casablanca in the Autumn?
Both Casablanca and Beirut are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Beirut throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Casablanca because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In October, Beirut usually receives more rain than Casablanca. Beirut gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Casablanca receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
It's quite sunny in Casablanca. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Beirut. Beirut usually receives more sunshine than Casablanca during autumn. Beirut gets 254 hours of sunny skies, while Casablanca receives 233 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In the autumn, Beirut is a little warmer than Casablanca. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Beirut in October average around 25°C (77°F), and Casablanca averages at about 20°C (67°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBeirut 25°C (77°F)Casablanca 20°C (67°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Casablanca in the Winter?
Both Casablanca and Beirut during the winter 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 Casablanca year-round.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Beirut. Beirut usually gets more rain in January than Casablanca. Beirut gets 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Casablanca receives 62 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the winter, Beirut often gets less sunshine than Casablanca. Beirut gets 149 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Casablanca receives 190 hours of full sun.
In January, Beirut is generally around the same temperature as Casablanca. Daily temperatures in Beirut average around 13°C (55°F), and Casablanca fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBeirut 13°C (55°F)Casablanca 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Casablanca in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Beirut and Casablanca. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Beirut year-round. Casablanca attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In April, Beirut usually receives more rain than Casablanca. Beirut gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Casablanca receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Casablanca this time of the year. In Beirut, it's very sunny this time of the year. Beirut usually receives less sunshine than Casablanca during spring. Beirut gets 225 hours of sunny skies, while Casablanca receives 262 hours of full sun in the spring.
Beirut is around the same temperature as Casablanca in the spring. The daily temperature in Beirut averages around 17°C (63°F) in April, and Casablanca fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBeirut 17°C (63°F)Casablanca 16°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Casablanca and Beirut
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 62 mm (2.5 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (63°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 16°C (62°F) | 72 mm (2.9 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
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