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

Should you visit Beirut or Cusco?

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 Cusco. 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 Cusco?

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.

Cusco

Cusco is most famous as the historic capital of the Inca Empire. It is in the southern Sierras and is one of the most popular travel destinations within Peru. The city is located at 3,400 meters above sea level so it is best to acclimate yourself slowly to avoid altitude sickness.

Cusco is the starting point for many travelers making their way to the famed Machu Picchu or other Inca sites in the surrounding area.

The city is very beautiful and has impressive architecture throughout. The history is obvious as you walk around town and there are impressive ruins nearby, with the most impressive being Sacsayhuaman. The city also has a significant indigenous population that is obvious from their traditional clothing and style.

Cusco has a subtropical highland climate with a pleasant daytime temperature year around. There are two distinct seasons with the dry season being between May and August and the wet season between December and March. During the dry season there is plenty of sun with occasional nighttime freezes. Frost is less common in the wet season.


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For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Cusco, and The Best 3-Day Tours from Cusco.


Which place is cheaper, Cusco or Beirut?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Beirut is $2.76, while the average daily cost in Cusco is $59. 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 Cusco in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Beirut $1.25
    Cusco $22
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Beirut $2.50
    Cusco $44
Compare Hotels in Beirut and Cusco

Looking for a hotel in Beirut or Cusco? 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 Cusco


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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 Cusco Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Beirut $0.44
    Cusco $9.81

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Beirut

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

  • Beirut Arrival Airport Transfer Pickup: $9.89
  • Departure Transfer:From Hotel To Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY): $10
  • Airport Arrival Transfer to Your Beirut Hotel: $10
  • Private Transfer from Beirut Hotels to the Beirut Airport: $10
  • Private Arrival Transfer: Beirut International Airport to Hotel: $18
  • Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Beirut International Airport: $18

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Cusco

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Cusco:


  • Taxi Ride
    $1.06

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cusco

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cusco:

  • transfer to the airport: $11
  • Transfer to Ollantaytambo Cusco Peru: $80
  • Transfer from Cusco to Ollantaytambo: $40
  • Transfer from Cusco airport - To your hotel: $20
  • Transfer from Cusco Airport to Sacred Valley hotels: $31
  • Transfer Cusco to Poroy: $20
  • Transfer Cusco to Ollantaytambo: $34
  • Transfer Cusco Airport to your Hotel in Cusco: $10
  • Transfer Cusco Airport - Hotel or Train Station: $12
  • Transfer Cusco - Ollantaytambo train station : $95
  • Transfer Between Cusco's Airport and City Hotels: $25
  • Tour in the Sacred Valley of the Incas with Transfer to Ollantaytambo: $30

Is it cheaper to fly into Beirut or Cusco?

Prices for flights to both Cusco 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 $1.23
    Cusco $22

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 in Beirut with Local Street Food Dinner: $50
  • Authentic Lebanese Cooking Lesson and Meal with Tania's Family in Beirut: $100
  • Private Lebanese Cooking Class in Beirut with Amal + Transfers: $142

Typical Food Prices in Cusco

Some typical examples of dining costs in Cusco are as follows:


  • Sandwich
    $2.12
  • Mango
    $0.53

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cusco

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

  • Small-Group Virtual Ceviche Cooking Experience: $25
  • Folkloric Andean Show & 3-Course Dinner at Tunupa: $37
  • Pachapapa Restaurant Lunch or Dinner: $41
  • Cusco Tunupa Restaurant Folk Show with Dinner : $49
  • Andean Bread Baby Cooking Class with Hotel Pickup: $49
  • 3-Hour Peruvian Cooking Class: $49
  • Andean Folk Show with Dinner at Tunupa Plaza de Armas: $50
  • CUSCO COOKING CLASS DINNER - Short & Immersive 4:30pm: $50
  • Pete's Peruvian Cooking Class: $52
  • Cusco Cooking Class by ChocoMuseo in Cusco: $54
  • Peruvian Cooking Class Cocktails and Market in Cusco: $55
  • Market Tour & Traditional Peruvian Cooking Class in Cusco: $55

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Beirut $0.26
    Cusco $29

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 Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $25
  • Beirut Walking Tour - Discover Beirut by foot: $25
  • City Sightseeing Beirut Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $25
  • Beirut : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private tour): $32
  • Private Tour - Explore Anjar Lebanon: $35
  • Beirut Like a Local: Customized Private Tour: $35
  • Private Walking Tour With A Guide (Private tour): $46
  • Full-Day Private Tour to Baalbek, Anjar And Ksara From Beirut: $50
  • Private Full-Day Tour to Jeita Grotto, Harissa and Saint Charbel from Beirut: $50
  • Full-Day Private Tour to Sidon, Tyre and Maghdouche: $50

Typical Entertainment Prices in Cusco

Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Cusco are as follows:


  • Salsa Class
    $2.65

Tours and Activities in Cusco

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Cusco are as follows:

  • 1 Day Rainbow Mountain Tour From Cusco: $45
  • ATV Tour to Moray, Maras and Salar in the Sacred Valley of the Incas: $42
  • Colorful mountain adventure with a slightly steep hike: $48
  • Cusco city wolking tour churches and streets : $35
  • Half-Day Private Tour to Maras and Moray: $111
  • Moray saltmines ATV (Cuatrimotos) Tour: $70
  • Mountain View Picnic & Salt Mines Tour with Private Service: $190
  • Official Machupicchu Ticket: $99
  • Official Ticket Football Day tour In Cusco with Tourism Guide: $100
  • Official Ticket- Machu Picchu Lost Citadel: $72
  • Private Tour to Sacred Valley Full Day from Cusco: $205
  • Sacred Valley Complete Tour with Lunch: $38

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Beirut $0.23
    Cusco $9.31

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 Private Wine Tasting Tour: $56
  • Full-Day Private Wine Tour in Bekaa Valley with Tasting : $60
  • Wine Tasting and Culture : $69
  • Private Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch from Beirut: $82
  • Lebanon Wine Tasting Tour From Beirut: $91
  • Full-Day Private Wine Tasting Tour to Chateau Musar and Ixsir Winery: $100
  • Private tour to Jeita Grotto with Wine Tasting in Faqra Ruins: $110
  • PRIVATE Wine Tour in Central Bekaa Valley: $113
  • Wine Tasting Tour: $160

Sample the Local Flavors in Cusco

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

  • Pub Crawl with Skip-the-Line Access and Drinks: $17
  • Exclusive Pub Crawl with more than 10 Benefits: $25
  • Pisco and wine tour in the Majes Valley: $50


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Beirut and Cusco, we can see that Cusco 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 Cusco is in South 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 Cusco would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Cusco 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 Cusco Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Beirut or Cusco?

Beirut has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Cusco. When comparing the sizes of Beirut and Cusco, 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.