Which place is cheaper, Grand Cayman 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 Grand Cayman?
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 Grand Cayman. 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 Grand Cayman?
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.
Grand Cayman
When people think of the Cayman Islands, they typically think of offshore bank accounts and sunny, cruise ship ports. Grand Cayman has more to offer travelers than a playground for the wealthy or a short stopover for cruise passengers. This tropical island is the largest of the three Cayman Islands, it is a shopper's heaven, a center for global finance and an ideal vacation spot.
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Beirut Prices
Lebanon PricesGrand Cayman Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBeirut $2.78Grand Cayman $243
The average daily cost (per person) in Beirut is $2.78, while the average daily cost in Grand Cayman is $243. 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 Grand Cayman in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBeirut $1.26Grand Cayman $149
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBeirut $2.52Grand Cayman $298
Compare Hotels in Beirut and Grand Cayman
Looking for a hotel in Beirut or Grand Cayman? 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 Grand Cayman Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Beirut $0.44Grand Cayman $31
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Beirut
Also for Beirut, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Beirut Hotels to the Beirut Airport: $10
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Beirut International Airport: $18
- Private Arrival Transfer: Beirut International Airport to Hotel: $18
- Departure Transfer:From Hotel To Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY): $10
- Beirut Arrival Airport Transfer Pickup: $9.89
- Beirut Airport Transfer in a Limousine: $201
- Airport Departure Transfer From Your Beirut Hotel: $10
- Airport Arrival Transfer to Your Beirut Hotel: $10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Grand Cayman
Also for Grand Cayman, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from George Town or 7 Mile to George Town Port: $52
- Private Transfer from George Town Port to Owen Roberts AirportGCM: $52
- Private Transfer from George Town Port to George Town or 7-Mile: $52
- Privat Transfer from Owen Roberts Airport GCM to George Town Port: $52
- George Town Port to Owen Roberts Airport (GCM) - Departure Private Transfer: $52
- George Town Port to George Town / 7-Mile Beach area -Round-Trip Private Transfer: $105
- George Town Cruise Port to George Town or 7-Mile Beach -Arrival Private Transfer: $52
- Airport Transfers to North Side Accommodation (GCM Grand Cayman): $265
- Airport Transfer - Owen Roberts Intl Airport to GeorgeTown or Seven Mile Beach: $88
Is it cheaper to fly into Beirut or Grand Cayman?
Prices for flights to both Grand Cayman 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 $1.23Grand Cayman $67
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
- Motorbike Tour with Local Street Food Dinner: $50
- Private, Traditional Lebanese Cooking Class with a Contemporary Twist: $72
- Beirut Street Food Tour, Lebanon: $74
- 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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Beirut $0.26Grand Cayman $41
Tours and Activities in Beirut
For Beirut, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2-Day Tour of Jeitta Grotto, Harrisa Telefrique and Byblos City: $150
- 3 Days Lebanon Holiday Tour Package: $250
- 3 Hours ATV Rental Guided Tour in Nature: $130
- ATV (2 Seat) Full Day Off-Road Tour & Scenic Adventure: $150
- Anjar baalback & Ksara tour: $130
- Baalbek, Anjar and Ksara Guided Full-Day Tour from Beirut: $90
- Beirut : Must-See Attractions Walking Tour With Guide: $66
- Beirut : Must-See Attractions Walking Tour With Guide: $67
- Beirut Downtown, Corniche and National Museum Tour: $80
- Beirut Like a Local: Customized Private Tour: $35
- Beirut Walking Tour: $170
- Beirut Walking Tour - Discover Beirut by foot: $25
Tours and Activities in Grand Cayman
For Grand Cayman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 3 Hour Jet ski Adventure Swim with Rays and More: $225
- 3-stop Adventure: Stingray City and snorkeling at Cayman Reefs: $119
- Acquarius Stingray City and Snorkel Tours: $79
- Bioluminescent Bay Adventure in Grand Cayman: $108
- Cayman 3 in 1 Adventure Reef Snorkeling, Starfish and Stingrays: $93
- Cayman 3 in 1 Combo Adventure Stingray City Reef Snorkeling: $92
- Cayman Crystal Caves Tour in Grand Cayman Island: $114
- Cayman Ultimate Tour: Stingrays, Starfish Point and Crystal Caves: $95
- Cayman's Classic Food Tasting & Cultural Experience: $179
- CaymanVisitor Hide & Seek GeoTour Self-Drive Tour: $13
- East End Activities and Tour in Grand Cayman: $126
- Full Day Private Shore Tour in George Town from George Town Port: $257
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBeirut $0.23Grand Cayman $13
Sample the Local Flavors in Beirut
Also in Beirut, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Bekaa Valley Wine Tour: Savour Lebanon's Finest: $50
- Full-Day Private Wine Tasting Tour: $56
- Uncorking Splendor: A Journey Through Private Wine Tasting Tours: $60
- Full-Day Private Wine Tour in Bekaa Valley with Tasting : $60
- Byblos & Chateau Musar: History and Wine Tour: $65
- Wine Tasting and Culture : $69
- Half-Day Private Chateau Musar and Ixsir Wine Tour from Beirut: $80
- Private Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch from Beirut: $82
- Lebanon Wine Tasting Tour From Beirut: $91
Typical Alcohol Prices in Grand Cayman
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Grand Cayman:
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Beer$4.97
Sample the Local Flavors in Grand Cayman
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Grand Cayman:
- Cayman Spirits Co. Distillery Tour Pass Ticket Only: $24
- Distillery & Rum Tasting Tour in Grand Cayman: $67
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Beirut and Grand Cayman, we can see that Grand Cayman 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 Grand Cayman is in Caribbean Islands, 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 Grand Cayman would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Grand Cayman 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 Grand Cayman Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Beirut or Grand Cayman?
Beirut has a larger population, and is about 70 times larger than the population of Grand Cayman. When comparing the sizes of Beirut and Grand Cayman, 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 Grand Cayman?
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 Grand Cayman in the Summer?
Both Grand Cayman 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 Grand Cayman because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Grand Cayman. In July, Beirut usually receives less rain than Grand Cayman. Beirut gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Grand Cayman receives 179 mm (7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
In the summer, Beirut is around the same temperature as Grand Cayman. Typically, the summer temperatures in Beirut in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Grand Cayman averages at about 28°C (83°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBeirut 27°C (81°F)Grand Cayman 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Grand Cayman in the Autumn?
Both Grand Cayman 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 Grand Cayman year-round.
Grand Cayman gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Beirut usually gets less rain in October than Grand Cayman. Beirut gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Grand Cayman receives 238 mm (9.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
In October, Beirut is generally around the same temperature as Grand Cayman. Daily temperatures in Beirut average around 25°C (77°F), and Grand Cayman fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBeirut 25°C (77°F)Grand Cayman 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Grand Cayman in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Beirut and Grand Cayman. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Beirut year-round. Grand Cayman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Beirut gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Beirut usually receives more rain than Grand Cayman. Beirut gets 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Grand Cayman receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
Beirut is much colder than Grand Cayman in the winter. The daily temperature in Beirut averages around 13°C (55°F) in January, and Grand Cayman fluctuates around 24°C (76°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBeirut 13°C (55°F)Grand Cayman 24°C (76°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Grand Cayman in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Beirut as well as Grand Cayman. Beirut attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Grand Cayman throughout the year.
Beirut usually gets around the same amount of rain in April as Grand Cayman. Beirut gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Grand Cayman receives 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the spring, Beirut is much colder than Grand Cayman. Typically, the spring temperatures in Beirut in April average around 17°C (63°F), and Grand Cayman averages at about 26°C (79°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBeirut 17°C (63°F)Grand Cayman 26°C (79°F)
Typical Weather for Grand Cayman and Beirut
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (63°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 131 mm (5.1 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 183 mm (7.2 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 179 mm (7 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 172 mm (6.8 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 212 mm (8.3 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 238 mm (9.4 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 141 mm (5.6 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 25°C (78°F) | 57 mm (2.3 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.