Which place is cheaper, Hat Yai 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 Hat Yai?
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 Hat Yai. 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 Hat Yai?
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.
Hat Yai
The fourth largest city of Thailand, Hat Yai is a popular tourist destination, especially on weekends and holidays for people in neighboring Malaysia and Singapore. It is best known as a commercial hub and shopping destination, and for its floating market and Buddhist temple.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Contiki Tours to Thailand, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Thailand.
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Beirut Prices
Lebanon PricesHat Yai Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBeirut $2.77Hat Yai $34
The average daily cost (per person) in Beirut is $2.77, while the average daily cost in Hat Yai is $34. 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 Hat Yai in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBeirut $1.26Hat Yai $16
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBeirut $2.52Hat Yai $32
Compare Hotels in Beirut and Hat Yai
Looking for a hotel in Beirut or Hat Yai? 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 Hat Yai Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Beirut $0.44Hat Yai $0.70
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Beirut
Also for Beirut, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Departure Transfer | Beirut Hotel to Airport: $10
- Private Departure Transfer: From your hotel in Beirut to Airport: $10
- Private Arrival Transfer | Beirut Airport to Your Hotel: $10
- BEY Airport to Hotel, Private Arrival Transfer: $13
- Beirut Airport one Way Private Transfer to the hotel: $25
- Beirut-Rafic Hariri Airport Luxury Car Transfer: $70
- Paragliding in Lebanon with Hotel Transfer From Beirut: $192
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hat Yai
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hat Yai:
- Private Hatyai Airport Transfer to Pak Bara Pier by Van: $94
Is it cheaper to fly into Beirut or Hat Yai?
Prices for flights to both Hat Yai 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 $1.23Hat Yai $17
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
- Private, Traditional Lebanese Cooking Class with a Contemporary Twist: $72
- Beirut Street Food Tour, Lebanon: $85
- Authentic Lebanese Cooking Lesson and Meal with Tania's Family in Beirut: $100
- Beirut Street Food Tour | Hummus, Knefeh & Manoushe: $135
- Private Lebanese Cooking Class in Beirut with Amal + Transfers: $142
- Beirut Street Food Tour | 4 Neighbourhoods · All Inclusive: $150
Typical Food Prices in Hat Yai
Some typical examples of dining costs in Hat Yai are as follows:
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Roti Snack$0.61
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Beirut $0.26Hat Yai -
Tours and Activities in Beirut
For Beirut, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Jeita Grotto, Harisa & Byblos: Small Group Tour with Hotel pickup: $30
- Hop-On Hop-Off Citysightseeing Tour & Audio Guide: $30
- Small-Group Tour: Jeita Grotto, Harissa, Byblos with Hotel Pickup: $30
- Beirut Private Walking Tour with a Local: $35
- Private Tour - Explore Anjar Lebanon: $35
- Anjar, Baalbek & Ksara Winery | Budget Small-Group Tour Beirut: $45
- Guided Small-Group Tour to Jeita, Harissa, Byblos with Lunch: $45
- Jeita Grotto, Harissa & Byblos Small-Group Tour | Lunch Included: $45
- Jeita Grotto, Harissa & Byblos Small-Group Tour | Lunch Included: $45
- Sidon, Tyre & Maghdouche Small-Group Tour | Lunch Included: $45
- Sidon, Tyre & Maghdouche | Budget Small-Group Tour From Beirut: $45
- Small-Group Tour to Jeita Grotto, Harissa & Byblos with Lunch: $45
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBeirut $0.23Hat Yai $2.54
Sample the Local Flavors in Beirut
Also in Beirut, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Lebanon Wine Tasting Tour From Beirut (Entrance Fee Included): $91
- Private Baalbek Temples & Ksara Wine Tour | From Beirut: $100
- Private Wine Tour | Chateau Musar, Ixsir & Batroun from Beirut: $100
- Private Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour from Beirut: $100
- Private tour to Jeita Grotto with Wine Tasting in Faqra Ruins: $110
- PRIVATE Wine Tour in Central Bekaa Valley: $113
- Discover Wine Tasting Lebanese Tour Experience: $170
- Half-Day Private Chateau Musar and Ixsir Wine Tour from Beirut: $186
- Full-Day Private Bekaa Valley Wine Tour from Beirut: $234
Typical Alcohol Prices in Hat Yai
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Hat Yai:
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Beer$1.82
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Beirut and Hat Yai, we can see that Hat Yai 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 Hat Yai is in Asia, 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 Hat Yai would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Hat Yai 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 Hat Yai Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Beirut or Hat Yai?
Beirut has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Hat Yai. When comparing the sizes of Beirut and Hat Yai, 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 Hat Yai?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Beirut or Hat Yai in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Beirut as well as Hat Yai. Beirut attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Hat Yai throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in Hat Yai. Beirut usually gets less rain in July than Hat Yai. Beirut gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Hat Yai receives 101 mm (4 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Hat Yai. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Beirut this time of the year. In the summer, Beirut often gets more sunshine than Hat Yai. Beirut gets 369 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hat Yai receives 206 hours of full sun.
In the summer, Beirut is around the same temperature as Hat Yai. Typically, the summer temperatures in Beirut in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Hat Yai averages at about 29°C (83°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBeirut 27°C (81°F)Hat Yai 29°C (83°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Hat Yai in the Autumn?
Both Hat Yai and Beirut are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Beirut throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Hat Yai because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The rainy season in Hat Yai is May to December. It rains a lot this time of the year in Hat Yai. In October, Beirut usually receives less rain than Hat Yai. Beirut gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Hat Yai receives 284 mm (11.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Beirut. Beirut usually receives more sunshine than Hat Yai during autumn. Beirut gets 254 hours of sunny skies, while Hat Yai receives 182 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Beirut is generally cooler than Hat Yai. Daily temperatures in Beirut average around 25°C (77°F), and Hat Yai fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBeirut 25°C (77°F)Hat Yai 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Hat Yai in the Winter?
Both Hat Yai and Beirut during the winter 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 Hat Yai year-round.
January to April is the dry season in Hat Yai. Hat Yai gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Beirut. Beirut usually gets more rain in January than Hat Yai. Beirut gets 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Hat Yai receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Hat Yai, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the winter, Beirut often gets less sunshine than Hat Yai. Beirut gets 149 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hat Yai receives 221 hours of full sun.
Beirut is much colder than Hat Yai in the winter. The daily temperature in Beirut averages around 13°C (55°F) in January, and Hat Yai fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBeirut 13°C (55°F)Hat Yai 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Hat Yai in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Beirut and Hat Yai. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Beirut year-round. Hat Yai attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
January to April in Hat Yai is the dry season. Also, May to December is the rainy season in Hat Yai. In April, Beirut usually receives less rain than Hat Yai. Beirut gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Hat Yai receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Hat Yai this time of the year. In Beirut, it's very sunny this time of the year. Beirut usually receives less sunshine than Hat Yai during spring. Beirut gets 225 hours of sunny skies, while Hat Yai receives 265 hours of full sun in the spring.
In the spring, Beirut is much colder than Hat Yai. Typically, the spring temperatures in Beirut in April average around 17°C (63°F), and Hat Yai averages at about 30°C (85°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBeirut 17°C (63°F)Hat Yai 30°C (85°F)
Typical Weather for Hat Yai and Beirut
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (63°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 30°C (85°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 284 mm (11.2 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 588 mm (23.1 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 404 mm (15.9 in) |
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