Which place is cheaper, Florence 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 Florence?
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 Florence. 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 Florence?
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.
Florence
Florence is the capital of Tuscany and one of the most well known cities in Italy for its art and cultural scenes. The city is rooted in history and you can see this in the architecture, statues, gardens, and art that are everywhere around town. This city truly is a living museum. You should allow yourself at least a couple of days to explore Florence and if you can afford more, it is well worth the time. In particular, if art history is your passion then you will need a week or more to satisfy your interest as the museums and architecturally impressive buildings throughout the city are endless.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Italy, and The Best Budget Tours to Italy.
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Beirut Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBeirut $2.76Florence $202
The average daily cost (per person) in Beirut is $2.76, while the average daily cost in Florence is $202. 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 Florence in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBeirut $1.25Florence $98
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBeirut $2.50Florence $196
Compare Hotels in Beirut and Florence
Looking for a hotel in Beirut or Florence? 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 Florence Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Beirut $0.44Florence $25
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Beirut
Also for Beirut, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Rafic Hariri (BEY) Airport to Beirut: $48
- Beirut-Rafic Hariri Airport Luxury Car Transfer: $40
- Beirut Airport one Way Private Transfer to the hotel: $20
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Beirut International Airport: $18
- Private Arrival Transfer: Beirut International Airport to Hotel: $15
- Departure Transfer:From Hotel To Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY): $10
- BEY Airport to Hotel, Private Arrival Transfer: $10
- Airport Departure Transfer From Your Beirut Hotel: $10
- Private Transfer from Beirut Hotels to the Beirut Airport: $10
- Airport Arrival Transfer to Your Beirut Hotel: $10
- Private Arrival Transfer: From Airport to your hotel in Beirut: $10
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Florence
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Florence:
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Taxi Ride Within City$8.99
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Taxi from Airport$28
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In City Parking (Full Day)$34
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Bus Pass (Full Day)$5.62
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Bus From Airport$5.62
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Florence
Also for Florence, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer: Peretola Airport (FLR) to Florence City Center: $83
- Transfer Florence to Bocelli-Teatro del Silenzio Lajatico: $339
- Transfer Between Florence and Rome with Sightseeing Stop: $1,243
- Round Trip Transfer to Pisa from Florence: $100
- Round Trip Transfer to Pisa from Florence: $84
- Round Trip Transfer to Cinque Terre from Florence: $105
- Private transfer from Florence to Pisa with 2hrs for sightseeing: $267
- Private transfer Florence Peretola Airport from or to Pisa City: $258
- Private transfer Florence Airport / Hotel Florence: $137
- Private arrival OR departure transfer in Florence (hotel OR airport pick-up): $100
- Private arrival OR departure transfer in Florence: $121
- Private Transfer from your Hotel in Florence to the Airport: $61
Is it cheaper to fly into Beirut or Florence?
Prices for flights to both Florence 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 $1.23Florence $70
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
- Traveling Spoon Lebanese Mezze Private Online Cooking Class : $40
- Motorbike Tour in Beirut with Local Street Food Dinner: $50
- 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
Typical Food Prices in Florence
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Florence:
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Panini Sandwich$7.30
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$19
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Florence
For Florence, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class in Florence: $19
- Street Food Tour: A Tasty Adventure in Florence! : $28
- Pizza and Gelato Class with Unlimited Wine: $29
- Hard Rock Cafe Florence with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $30
- Florence Street Food Tour: Central Market & Duomo Area: $31
- Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine: $32
- Hard Rock Cafe Florence with Set Lunch or Dinner: $33
- Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine: $34
- Street Food Tour with Wine & Local Guide: $34
- Virtual Italian Meatballs Cooking Class, Live from Tuscany: $39
- Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine: $39
- Street Food Tour and Sightseeing with Local Expert Guide in 2.5 hours : $43
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Beirut $0.26Florence $34
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: $250
- ATV (2 Seat) Full Day Off-Road Tour & Scenic Adventure: $150
- ATV Adventure Half Day Guided Tour: $120
- Anjar baalback & Ksara tour: $130
- BEYOND CHOUF mountains - Hidden Gems Mountains Day Tour: $250
- Baalback Roman temples tour: $128
- Baalbek, Anjar & Ksara: Private Tour Through Lebanon's Treasures: $65
- Baalbek, Anjar and Ksara Guided Full-Day Tour from Beirut: $90
- Baatara Gorge Waterfall, Jeita Grotto and Byblos Tour: $170
- Beirut : Must-See Attractions Walking Tour With Guide: $71
- Beirut : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private tour): $35
- Beirut City Tour with Street Food : $90
Typical Entertainment Prices in Florence
For Florence, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Admission to Uffizi$12
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Phone Booking Fee for Uffizi$4.49
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Firenze Card (for Two)$112
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Audioguides at Uffizi (for Two)$22
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Giotto's Tower Entrance Fee$6.74
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Boboli Gardens Entrance Fee$7.86
Tours and Activities in Florence
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Florence.
- Best of Florence walking tour & Accademia Gallery- monolingual small group tour: $76
- Exclusive Small Group Tour of the Uffizi Gallery in Florence: $67
- Uffizi & Accademia Highlights: Skip The Line Combo Guided Tour: $131
- #1 Florence City Tour, David & Uffizi | Satisfaction Guaranteed!: $271
- #1 Florence Duomo Tour | 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed | 8ppl Max: $143
- #1 Florence Tour w/ Accademia & David | Satisfaction Guaranteed!: $151
- #1 Michelangelo, Machiavelli & Galileo's Tomb Skip-the-Line Tour: $128
- #1 Uffizi Gallery Tour | 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! | 8ppl Max: $136
- "Good Morning Chianti Classico" - Tour in 2 wineries with lunch: $205
- 1 Day Sightseeing Bus Tour from Florence to Rome #307: $273
- 1-Hour Golf Cart Private Tour through the Center of Florence: $51
- 1-Hour Mythological Tour in Piazza della Signoria: Experience for Children: $51
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBeirut $0.23Florence $21
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
- Uncorking Splendor: A Journey Through Private Wine Tasting Tours: $60
- Private Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch from Beirut: $82
- Lebanon Wine Tasting Tour From Beirut: $91
- Wine Tasting and Culture : $100
- Full-Day Private Wine Tasting Tour: $104
- Wine Tasting Tour: $160
- Half-Day Private Chateau Musar and Ixsir Wine Tour from Beirut: $178
Typical Alcohol Prices in Florence
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Florence from other travelers:
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Glass of Chianti$4.72
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Bottle of Wine$8.42
Sample the Local Flavors in Florence
Also in Florence, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine Tasting by CarusVini in San Casciano in val di Pesa: $17
- Florence Pub Crawl in the Old Town: $23
- Wine Tasting Activity at Chianti Rufina: $24
- Chianti Wineries Tour with 7 Wine Tastings from Florence: $25
- Wine Tasting Experience near Florence: $28
- Florence Wine Tasting Experience with Three Types of Tuscan Wine: $30
- Wine Tasting at a Vineyard With a Local Winemaker: $32
- From Florence to Chianti Rufina: Wine Tasting Experience: $33
- Cellar Wine Tour: $34
- Private Wine Tasting Experience in the heart of Tuscany: $34
- Classic Wine Tasting in Montalcino: $35
- Great wine tasting at Tenuta Moriano: $38
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Beirut and Florence, we can see that Florence 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 Florence is in Europe, 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 Florence would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Florence 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 Florence Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Beirut or Florence?
Beirut has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Florence. When comparing the sizes of Beirut and Florence, 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 Florence?
Florence 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 Florence in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Beirut and Florence. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Beirut year-round. Also, most visitors come to Florence for the family-friendly experiences during these months.
Beirut is around the same temperature as Florence in the summer. The daily temperature in Beirut averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Florence fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Florence this time of the year. In Beirut, it's very sunny this time of the year. Beirut usually receives more sunshine than Florence during summer. Beirut gets 369 hours of sunny skies, while Florence receives 316 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Beirut usually receives less rain than Florence. Beirut gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Florence receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBeirut 27°C (81°F)Florence 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Florence in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Beirut as well as Florence. Beirut attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Florence because of the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Beirut is much warmer than Florence. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Beirut in October average around 25°C (77°F), and Florence averages at about 16°C (61°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Beirut this time of the year. In the autumn, Beirut often gets more sunshine than Florence. Beirut gets 254 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Florence receives 177 hours of full sun.
Beirut usually gets less rain in October than Florence. Beirut gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Florence receives 96 mm (3.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBeirut 25°C (77°F)Florence 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Florence in the Winter?
Both Florence and Beirut are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Beirut throughout the year. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Florence this time of year.
In January, Beirut is generally much warmer than Florence. Daily temperatures in Beirut average around 13°C (55°F), and Florence fluctuates around 7°C (45°F).
Beirut usually receives more sunshine than Florence during winter. Beirut gets 149 hours of sunny skies, while Florence receives 105 hours of full sun in the winter.
It's quite rainy in Beirut. In January, Beirut usually receives more rain than Florence. Beirut gets 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Florence receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBeirut 13°C (55°F)Florence 7°C (45°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Florence in the Spring?
Both Florence and Beirut during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Beirut because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, many travelers come to Florence for the natural beauty.
Beirut is a little warmer than Florence in the spring. The daily temperature in Beirut averages around 17°C (63°F) in April, and Florence fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
It's quite sunny in Beirut. In the spring, Beirut often gets more sunshine than Florence. Beirut gets 225 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Florence receives 192 hours of full sun.
Beirut usually gets less rain in April than Florence. Beirut gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Florence receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBeirut 17°C (63°F)Florence 14°C (57°F)
Typical Weather for Florence and Beirut
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (63°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 76 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
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