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

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.


Which place is cheaper, Florence or Beirut?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Beirut is $2.26, while the average daily cost in Florence is $165. 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
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Beirut $1.26
    Florence $93
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Beirut $2.52
    Florence $186
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.

Hotels in Beirut


Hotels in Florence


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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
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Beirut $0.44
    Florence $23

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Beirut

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

  • Beirut Airport Transfer in a Limousine: $201
  • Hiking Day Trip to Chouwen Lake with Hotel Transfers: $86
  • Private Transfer from Rafic Hariri (BEY) Airport to Beirut: $46
  • Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Beirut International Airport: $18
  • Private Arrival Transfer: Beirut International Airport to Hotel: $18
  • Beirut Airport one Way Private Transfer to the hotel: $15
  • Beirut Arrival Airport Transfer: $13
  • Departure Transfer:From Hotel To Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY): $10
  • BEY Airport to Hotel, Private Arrival Transfer: $10
  • Airport Arrival Transfer to Your Beirut Hotel: $10
  • Private Transfer from Beirut Hotels to the Beirut Airport: $10
  • Beirut Arrival Airport Transfer Pickup: $9.89

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Florence

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


  • Taxi Ride Within City
    $8.57
  • Taxi from Airport
    $27
  • In City Parking (Full Day)
    $32
  • Bus Pass (Full Day)
    $5.36
  • Bus From Airport
    $5.36

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Florence

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

  • Transfer Florence - Bologna with stop at the Barberino Outlet: $142
  • Transfer Between Florence and Rome with Sightseeing Stop: $1,184
  • Private transfer Florence Airport / Hotel Florence: $131
  • Private transfer: $256
  • Private arrival OR departure transfer in Florence: $115
  • Private Transfer: Florence to Florence Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR): $153
  • Private Transfer: Florence City Center to Peretola Airport (FLR): $63
  • Private Transfer from Scandicci to Firenze (FLR) Airport: $110
  • Private Transfer from San Casciano in Val di Pesa to Firenze (FLR) Airport: $293
  • Private Transfer from Impruneta to Firenze (FLR) Airport: $284
  • Private Transfer from Greve in Chianti to Firenze (FLR) Airport: $179
  • Private Transfer from Florence to Livorno Port: $197

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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Beirut $0.71
    Florence $38

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
  • Private, Traditional Lebanese Cooking Class with a Contemporary Twist: $72
  • 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:


  • Panini Sandwich
    $6.96
  • Casual Lunch (for Two)
    $18

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Florence

For Florence, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Hard Rock Cafe Florence with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $27
  • Florence Street Food Tour: Market & City Center: $29
  • Florence Street Food Tour, Market and City Center: $31
  • Walking Food Tour at Sunset with Tastings: $33
  • Virtual Live Cooking Class What Do You Have in Your Pantry: $35
  • Virtual Cooking Class: Bruschetta & Tiramisù: $35
  • Virtual Italian Meatballs Cooking Class, Live from Tuscany: $37
  • Street Food Tour with Local Expert Guide: $41
  • Street Food Tour and Sightseeing with Local Expert Guide in 2.5 hours : $41
  • Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine: $59
  • Cooking Art Brunelleschi : $59
  • 3- Cooking Making Spaghetti & Lasagna: $59

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Beirut $0.26
    Florence $32

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
  • 3 Hours ATV Rental Guided Tour in Nature: $130
  • 3 days tour package : Jeita grotto-Byblos-Baalbek & Beirut tour: $295
  • 3-Day Tour of Beirut with Pick Up: $250
  • ATV (2 Seat) Full Day Off-Road Tour & Scenic Adventure: $150
  • ATV (2 Seat) Half Day Off-Road Tour & Scenic Adventure: $120
  • All in 1 Lebanon Local Multi day Tour, 3 days: $289
  • Baalbek Tour: $111
  • Baalbek, Anjar and Ksara Group Tour: $95
  • Baalbek, Anjar and Ksara Guided Full-Day Tour from Beirut: $90
  • Baatara Gorge Waterfall, Jeita Grotto and Byblos Tour: $170
  • Beirut 3 museums + mini walking tour: $50

Typical Entertainment Prices in Florence

For Florence, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Admission to Uffizi
    $12
  • Phone Booking Fee for Uffizi
    $4.29
  • Firenze Card (for Two)
    $107
  • Audioguides at Uffizi (for Two)
    $21
  • Giotto's Tower Entrance Fee
    $6.43
  • Boboli Gardens Entrance Fee
    $7.50

Tours and Activities in Florence

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Florence.

  • Express Early Morning Uffizi Small Group Tour I Max 6 People: $141
  • Florence Duomo: VIP After-Hours Dome Tour with Terrace Access: $174
  • Florence FoodTour with Local Guide: $191
  • Florence-Private bike tour: $98
  • Uffizi Skip-the-Line Entry & Guided Tour: $71
  • Private Tour of Uffizi and Accademia Gallery with David: $228
  • Tour Private of Florence in electric car : $41
  • VIP Uffizi Gallery Tour: $75
  • "Good Morning Chianti Classico" - Tour in 2 wineries with lunch: $197
  • 1-Hour Experience with Brunello. Visit to the Vineyard and Cellar: $35
  • 1-Hour Mythological Tour in Piazza della Signoria: Experience for Children: $49
  • 2-Hours Walking Tour in Florence: $164

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Beirut $0.23
    Florence $20

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 at Chateau Musar and Ixsir : $50
  • Full-Day Private Wine Tasting Tour: $56
  • Uncorking Splendor: A Journey Through Private Wine Tasting Tours: $60
  • Budget Wine Tasting Tour at the Bekaa Valley Wineries: $60
  • Full-Day Private Wine Tour in Bekaa Valley with Tasting : $60
  • Wine Tasting and Culture : $69
  • Wine Tasting and Hiking in the Cedars forest : $69
  • From Full Day Wine Tasting in the Bekaa Valley Tour: $90
  • Lebanon Wine Tasting Tour From Beirut: $91
  • Full-Day Private Wine Tasting Tour to Chateau Musar and Ixsir Winery: $100
  • Full-Day Private Bekaa Valley Wine Tour from Beirut: $103
  • Private tour to Jeita Grotto with Wine Tasting in Faqra Ruins: $110

Typical Alcohol Prices in Florence

Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Florence from other travelers:


  • Glass of Chianti
    $4.50
  • Bottle of Wine
    $8.04

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: $16
  • Wine Tasting Activity at Chianti Rufina: $23
  • Great wine tasting at Tenuta Moriano: $25
  • Sip, Savor, Save! Youth Wine Tasting Tour with Appitisers: $28
  • Wine Tasting Experience with Three Types of Tuscan Wine: $29
  • Discover Artimino wine tasting, a few steps from Florence: $33
  • Private Wine Tasting Experience in the heart of Tuscany: $33
  • Classic Wine Tasting in Montalcino: $33
  • Wine Tasting and Pairing Class Guided Tour in Florence: $43
  • Wine Tasting and Paring Class Guided Tour in Florence: $43
  • Wine Tasting and Pairing Class Guided Tour in Florence: $43
  • Wine Tasting Experience in Florence city centre: $44


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.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Beirut 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.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Beirut 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.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Beirut 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.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Beirut 17°C (63°F) 
    Florence 14°C (57°F)

Typical Weather for Florence and Beirut

Beirut Florence
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)