Which place is cheaper, Hamburg or Beirut?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Beirut or Hamburg?
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 Hamburg. 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 Hamburg?
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.
Hamburg
Hamburg is most noted for its port, which is the largest in Germany and the second busiest in Europe. Despite it's size, it is actually located about 100 kilometers from the North Sea on the River Elbe. The popularity of this port has given Hamburg the nickname as Germany's Gateway to the World. The city itself is the second largest in Germany and the metropolitan area has a population of over 4 million people.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Germany, and The Best 3-Day Tours from Munich.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBeirut $2.25Hamburg $130
The average daily cost (per person) in Beirut is $2.25, while the average daily cost in Hamburg is $130. 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 Hamburg in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBeirut $1.26Hamburg $60
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBeirut $2.52Hamburg $120
Compare Hotels in Beirut and Hamburg
Looking for a hotel in Beirut or Hamburg? 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 Hamburg Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Beirut $0.44Hamburg $32
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Beirut
Also for Beirut, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Arrival Transfer to Your Beirut Hotel: $10
- BEY Airport to Hotel, Private Arrival Transfer: $10
- Beirut Arrival Airport Transfer Pickup: $9.89
- Departure Transfer:From Hotel To Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY): $10
- Private Arrival Transfer: Beirut International Airport to Hotel: $18
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Beirut International Airport: $18
- Private Transfer from Beirut Hotels to the Beirut Airport: $10
- Private Transfer from Beirut to Rafic Hariri (BEY) Airport: $47
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Hamburg
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Hamburg:
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Short Distance Ubahn Ticket$1.90
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hamburg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hamburg:
- Transfer: Hamburg City Center to Fuhlsbüttel Airport(HAM): $118
- Transfer from Fuhlsbüttel Airport to Hamburg City Center: $117
- Roundtrip Private Transfer from Hamburg Airport HAM to Hamburg: $85
- Rickmer Rickmers Museum Guided Tour with Transfers: $268
- Private Transfer from Hamburg to Hamburg Airport HAM Departure : $43
- Private Transfer from Hamburg to Bremen with an English Speaking Driver: $240
- Private Transfer from Hamburg Hotels to Bremerhaven Cruise Port: $67
- Private Transfer from Hamburg Cruise Port to Hamburg City Hotels: $53
- Private Transfer from Hamburg Cruise Port to Hamburg Airport(HAM): $56
- Private Transfer from Hamburg City to Ostseekai Kiel Cruise Port: $98
- Private Transfer from Hamburg City to Fredericia Cruise Port: $98
- Private Transfer from Hamburg City Hotels to Hamburg Cruise Port: $53
Is it cheaper to fly into Beirut or Hamburg?
Prices for flights to both Hamburg 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 $0.71Hamburg $39
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
- Beirut Street Food Tour, Lebanon: $74
- 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 Hamburg
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Hamburg:
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Pink Thai Soup Dinner and Spring Rolls$17
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Currywurst and Pommes Frites$5.58
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Donner Kebab and Coke$6.70
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Traditional Hamburg Dinner w/ Beer$17
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Donner Kebab Lunch$4.46
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Sandwich and Coffee Break$6.70
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Fish Sandwich from Fish Market$3.91
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Coffee and Donut$4.46
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hamburg
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hamburg.
- St George's Culinary Food Tour: $49
- Sternschanze kulinarisch: Die Food Tour: $49
- St. Pauli kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $49
- Original Musical Dinner Cruise 2024: $120
- Hamburg Private Food Tours with a Local: 100% Personalized : $195
- St. Pauli: Guided Food Tour with 5 Tastings: $494
- Elbphilharmonie Plaza and HafenCity Food Tour: $604
- Elbphilharmonie Plaza and HafenCity Food Tour: $604
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Beirut $0.26Hamburg $44
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 Beirut Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $25
- Beirut Walking Tour - Discover Beirut by foot: $25
- Hidden Gems of Hamra and Ras A Walking Tour: $30
- Beirut : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private tour): $35
- Beirut Like a Local: Customized Private Tour: $35
- Private Tour - Explore Anjar Lebanon: $35
- Lebanon's Historic Gems: Private Tour of Jeita, Byblos & Harissa: $40
- Beirut Full Day Walking Tour: $41
- Private Walking Tour With A Guide (Private tour): $49
- New Small-Group Tour Semi-Private to Jeita,Harissa&Byblos: $50
Typical Entertainment Prices in Hamburg
Here are a few typical costs in Hamburg for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Tower at St. Michael's Church$3.91
Tours and Activities in Hamburg
Here are a few actual costs in Hamburg for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Hamburg Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide: $294
- Safari tour in St Pauli: $34
- "Cruise in the City" - Sailing Yacht Event, Hamburg/Elbe: $71
- "Hafengeburtstag Hamburg" 2024. Cruise&Sail from/to Wedel: $186
- "Highlights of Hamburg" Biketour: $40
- 1 Hour Kiez Speed Tour for Adults: $19
- 1-Day Hop-on/Hop-off Bus Tour of Hamburg Line D: $23
- 10 secrets of Hamburg's old town - exciting scavenger hunt tour: $35
- 11 Hamburg insider tips on your self-guided audio tour: $11
- 2 Hours Guided Hamburg E-Scooter Tour: $73
- 2 Hours Guided Hamburg Segway Night Tour: $96
- 2 Hours Hamburg E-scooter Tour: $71
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBeirut $0.23Hamburg $19
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
- Full-Day Private Wine Tour in Bekaa Valley with Tasting : $60
- Byblos & Chateau Musar: History and Wine Tour: $65
- 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
- Full-Day Private Bekaa Valley Wine Tour from Beirut: $106
- Private tour to Jeita Grotto with Wine Tasting in Faqra Ruins: $110
Sample the Local Flavors in Hamburg
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Hamburg:
- Night Pub Crawl through the Reeperbahn: $22
- Reeperbahn Pub Crawl with Shots and Games: $33
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Beirut and Hamburg, we can see that Hamburg 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 Hamburg 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 Hamburg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Hamburg 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 Hamburg Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Beirut or Hamburg?
Beirut has a larger population, and is about 10% larger than the population of Hamburg. When comparing the sizes of Beirut and Hamburg, 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 Hamburg?
Hamburg 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 Hamburg in the Summer?
Both Hamburg and Beirut during the summer 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 visitors come to Hamburg in the summer for the music scene and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Beirut is much warmer than Hamburg. Typically, the summer temperatures in Beirut in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Hamburg averages at about 17°C (62°F).
In Hamburg, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Beirut. In the summer, Beirut often gets more sunshine than Hamburg. Beirut gets 369 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hamburg receives 207 hours of full sun.
Beirut usually gets less rain in July than Hamburg. Beirut gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Hamburg receives 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBeirut 27°C (81°F)Hamburg 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Hamburg in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Beirut and Hamburg. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Beirut year-round. Furthermore, most visitors come to Hamburg for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In October, Beirut is generally much warmer than Hamburg. Daily temperatures in Beirut average around 25°C (77°F), and Hamburg fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
In Beirut, it's very sunny this time of the year. Beirut usually receives more sunshine than Hamburg during autumn. Beirut gets 254 hours of sunny skies, while Hamburg receives 101 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Beirut usually receives around the same amount of rain as Hamburg. Beirut gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Hamburg receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBeirut 25°C (77°F)Hamburg 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Hamburg in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Beirut as well as Hamburg. Beirut attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the winter months attract visitors to Hamburg because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
The weather in Hamburg can be very cold. Beirut is much warmer than Hamburg in the winter. The daily temperature in Beirut averages around 13°C (55°F) in January, and Hamburg fluctuates around 0°C (33°F).
In the winter, Beirut often gets more sunshine than Hamburg. Beirut gets 149 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hamburg receives 42 hours of full sun.
Beirut receives a lot of rain in the winter. Beirut usually gets more rain in January than Hamburg. Beirut gets 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Hamburg receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBeirut 13°C (55°F)Hamburg 0°C (33°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Hamburg in the Spring?
Both Hamburg and Beirut are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Beirut throughout the year. Also, the natural beauty are the main draw to Hamburg this time of year.
In the spring, Beirut is much warmer than Hamburg. Typically, the spring temperatures in Beirut in April average around 17°C (63°F), and Hamburg averages at about 8°C (46°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Beirut. Beirut usually receives more sunshine than Hamburg during spring. Beirut gets 225 hours of sunny skies, while Hamburg receives 161 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Beirut usually receives around the same amount of rain as Hamburg. Beirut gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Hamburg receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBeirut 17°C (63°F)Hamburg 8°C (46°F)
Typical Weather for Hamburg and Beirut
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 0°C (33°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (63°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
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