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

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Should you visit Beirut or Jerusalem?

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 Jerusalem. 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 Jerusalem?

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.

Jerusalem

Jerusalem is the capital city of Israel, as well as one of the most historically rich cities in the world. It is also the largest city in the country. While Tel Aviv holds many of the responsibilities of a capital city, officially, Jerusalem is still considered the capital. It is important to note that most countries have their embassies in Tel Aviv, not in Jerusalem.

Which city is cheaper, Jerusalem or Beirut?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Beirut is $107, while the average daily cost in Jerusalem is $81. 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 city. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Beirut and Jerusalem in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Beirut $59
    Jerusalem $44
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Beirut $118
    Jerusalem $88
Compare Hotels in Beirut and Jerusalem

Looking for a hotel in Beirut or Jerusalem? 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 Jerusalem


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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 Jerusalem Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Beirut $21
    Jerusalem $5.71

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Beirut

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

  • Private Airport Transfer in Beirut: $10
  • Private Transfer from Beirut Hotels to the Beirut Airport: $10
  • Beirut Arrival Airport Transfer: $11
  • Departure Transfer:From Hotel To Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY): $11
  • BEY Airport to Hotel: Skip-the-Line Private Arrival Transfer: $13
  • Airport Departure Transfer From Your Beirut Hotel: $15
  • Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Beirut International Airport: $15
  • Airport Arrival Transfer to Your Beirut Hotel: $15
  • Private Arrival Transfer: Beirut International Airport to Hotel: $18
  • Private Departure Transfer: From your hotel in Beirut to Airport: $18
  • Private Arrival Transfer: From Airport to your hotel in Beirut: $20
  • Beirut airport transfer: $23

Typical Local Transportation prices in Jerusalem

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Jerusalem are as follows:


  • Local Bus
    $3.36
  • Light Rail Jerusalem
    $10

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jerusalem

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Jerusalem:

  • Private transfer service from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv or Ben-Gurion Airport: $225
  • Private Transfer: From Jerusalem to the Dead Sea: $203
  • Private Transfer: From Jerusalem to Tel Aviv: $95
  • Private Transfer: From Jerusalem to Haifa: $216
  • Private Transfer from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv: $247
  • Private Transfer from Jerusalem to Herzlia: $247
  • Private Jerusalem Departure Transfer - Hotel/Accommodation to Tel Aviv Airport: $59
  • Private Jerusalem Departure Transfer - Hotel/Accommodation to Airport: $59
  • Private Intercity Transfer- Jerusalem to or from Tel Aviv City: $71
  • Private Intercity Transfer - from your Jerusalem hotel to your Tel Aviv hotel: $71
  • Private Departure Transfer from Jerusalem to Ben Gurion Tel Aviv Airport: $88
  • Private Ben Gurion Airport - Jerusalem Round-Trip Transfer: $179

Is it cheaper to fly into Beirut or Jerusalem?

Prices for flights to both Jerusalem 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 $34
    Jerusalem $26

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Beirut

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

  • Traveling Spoon Lebanese Mezze Private Online Cooking Class: $27
  • Seafood dinner with a sea view in Beirut: $58
  • Private, Traditional Lebanese Cooking Class with a Contemporary Twist: $72
  • Authentic Lebanese Cooking Lesson and Meal with Tania's Family in Beirut: $90
  • Private Lebanese Cooking Class in Beirut with Amal and Hotel Transfers: $113

Typical Food prices in Jerusalem

Some typical examples of dining costs in Jerusalem are as follows:


  • Orange Juice
    $2.85
  • Watermelon
    $4.28
  • Lunch
    $13
  • Food at Market
    $16
  • Juice
    $2.85
  • Bagels
    $8.55
  • Lunch for 2
    $15
  • Snacks
    $5.99

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Jerusalem

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Jerusalem.

  • Hummus Cooking Workshop in Jerusalem: $15
  • Private Food Tour in Jerusalem with a Local: $66
  • Private Market Tour and Cooking Class in the Heart of Jerusalem: $78
  • Jewish quarter Shabbat dinner in Jerusalem for private groups: $81
  • Secrets of Shabbat - Food walk & Cooking Class in Jerusalem: $95
  • Private Dining: Spiritual Shabbat Dinner In Jerusalem: $109
  • 5-Hours Private Cooking Class with Market Tour in Jerusalem: $175

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Beirut $12
    Jerusalem $7.25

Tours and Activities in Beirut

For Beirut, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • One Hour Self-guided Audio Tour of the Green Line by VoiceMap: $5.13
  • Beirut 3 museums + mini walking tour: $30
  • City Sightseeing Beirut Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $30
  • Beirut Like a Local: Customized Private Tour: $31
  • Jeita Grotto, Harissa and Byblos with a Group Tour from Beirut: $35
  • Small-Group Adventure Tour to Jeita Grotto,Harissa&Byblos Day Trip from Beirut: $38
  • Small-Group Adventure Tour to Sidon Tyre Maghdouche - Day Trip from Beirut: $39
  • Small Daily Tours in Beirut City: $40
  • Small-Group Beirut Historical Tour: $40
  • Beirut Small Group Historical Tour: $40
  • Beirut Full Day Walking Tour: $40
  • Small-Group Guided tour of Beirut: $40

Typical Entertainment prices in Jerusalem

Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Jerusalem are as follows:


  • Cooking Classes for 2
    $36

Tours and Activities in Jerusalem

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Jerusalem are as follows:

  • 2 Days Bethlehem, Hebron, Herodion, St George Monastery and Jericho Private Tour: $855
  • 2 Days Bethlehem, Herodion, Judean Desert Monasteries and Jericho Private Tour: $855
  • 2 Days tour in the Holy land- Jerusalem and Bethlehem: $1,550
  • 2 Hour Shooting Experience: $173
  • 2 day tour to Petra from Jerusalem: $379
  • 2 days jordan tour Amman and petra: $872
  • 2-Day Best of Israel Tour: Old Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Masada and the Dead Sea: $340
  • 2-Day Israel Tour from Caesarea, Acre, Haifa and Nazareth: $309
  • 2-Day Northern Israel Tour from Golan Heights, Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee: $328
  • 2-Day Petra and Jordan Tour from Jerusalem: $387
  • 3 Day Petra By Night Show And Wadi Rum Tour from Tel Aviv/Jerusalem: $380
  • 3 Day Petra and Wadi Rum tour from Jerusalem: $320

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Beirut $11
    Jerusalem $13

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: $52
  • Full-Day Private Wine Tour in Bekaa Valley with Tasting: $60
  • Budget Wine Tasting Tour at the Bekaa Valley Wineries: $60
  • Private Wine Tasting Tour: $65
  • Private Wine Tasting Day Tour from Beirut: $75
  • Full-Day Private Wine Tasting Tour at Chateau Musar and Ixsir: $75
  • Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour in The Bekaa Valley: $75
  • Full-Day Private Wine Tasting Tour: $82
  • Full-Day Private Wine Tasting Trip to Chateau Musar and Ixsir from Beirut: $85
  • Full-Day Private Wine Tasting Tour: $85
  • Wine Tasting and Culture: $85
  • Half-Day Private Tour to Baalbek With Wine Tasting and Lunch Included: $100

Typical Alcohol prices in Jerusalem

Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Jerusalem are as follows:


  • Beer
    $5.13

Sample the Local Flavors in Jerusalem

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Jerusalem:

  • Jerusalem Pub Crawl: $15
  • Jerusalem Pub Crawl: $17
  • Judean Hills Wine Tasting Tour From Jerusalem: $250
  • kosher Israel wine tour: $763
  • Israel private tours,wine tours,off-road, tailor made,culinary,the best: $923

About these numbers

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Beirut and Jerusalem, we can see that Beirut is more expensive. And not only is Jerusalem much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Jerusalem would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Jerusalem 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 Beirut would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Beirut than you might in Jerusalem.


When is the best time to visit Beirut or Jerusalem?

Both destinations experience a warmer tropical 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 Jerusalem in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Beirut as well as Jerusalem. Beirut attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and tropical climate. Jerusalem attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and tropical climate.

Beirut usually gets around the same amount of rain in July as Jerusalem. Beirut gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Jerusalem receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Jerusalem. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Beirut this time of the year. In the summer, Beirut often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Jerusalem. Beirut gets 369 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Jerusalem receives 364 hours of full sun.

In July, Beirut is generally a little warmer than Jerusalem. Temperatures in Beirut average around 27°C (81°F), and Jerusalem stays around 23°C (73°F).


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Beirut 27°C (81°F) 
    Jerusalem 23°C (73°F)

Should I visit Beirut or Jerusalem in the Autumn?

Both Jerusalem and Beirut are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm tropical climate attracts visitors to Beirut throughout the year. The warm tropical climate attracts visitors to Jerusalem throughout the year.

In October, Beirut usually receives more rain than Jerusalem. Beirut gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Jerusalem receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

It's quite sunny in Jerusalem. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Beirut. Beirut usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Jerusalem during autumn. Beirut gets 254 hours of sunny skies, while Jerusalem receives 274 hours of full sun in the autumn.

Beirut is a little warmer than Jerusalem in the autumn. The temperature in Beirut is usually 25°C (77°F) in October, and Jerusalem stays around 19°C (66°F).


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Beirut 25°C (77°F) 
    Jerusalem 19°C (66°F)

Should I visit Beirut or Jerusalem in the Winter?

Both Jerusalem and Beirut during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Beirut because of the warm tropical climate that lasts throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Jerusalem because of the warm tropical climate that lasts throughout the year.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Beirut. Beirut usually gets more rain in January than Jerusalem. Beirut gets 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Jerusalem receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain this time of the year.

In the winter, Beirut often gets less sunshine than Jerusalem. Beirut gets 149 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Jerusalem receives 184 hours of full sun.

In the winter, Beirut is much warmer than Jerusalem. Typically, the winter temperatures in Beirut in January are around 13°C (55°F), and Jerusalem is about 8°C (46°F).


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Beirut 13°C (55°F) 
    Jerusalem 8°C (46°F)

Should I visit Beirut or Jerusalem in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Beirut and Jerusalem. Beirut attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and tropical climate. Jerusalem attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and tropical climate.

In April, Beirut usually receives more rain than Jerusalem. Beirut gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Jerusalem receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Jerusalem this time of the year. In Beirut, it's very sunny this time of the year. Beirut usually receives less sunshine than Jerusalem during spring. Beirut gets 225 hours of sunny skies, while Jerusalem receives 269 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Beirut is generally around the same temperature as Jerusalem. Temperatures in Beirut average around 17°C (63°F), and Jerusalem stays around 16°C (61°F).


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Beirut 17°C (63°F) 
    Jerusalem 16°C (61°F)

Typical Weather for Jerusalem and Beirut

Beirut Jerusalem
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 13°C (55°F) 130 mm (5.1 in) 8°C (46°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Feb 13°C (55°F) 110 mm (4.3 in) 9°C (48°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Mar 15°C (59°F) 60 mm (2.4 in) 12°C (54°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Apr 17°C (63°F) 50 mm (2 in) 16°C (61°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)
May 22°C (72°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 19°C (66°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Jun 25°C (77°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 22°C (72°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Jul 27°C (81°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 23°C (73°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Aug 28°C (82°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 23°C (73°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Sep 27°C (81°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 22°C (72°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Oct 25°C (77°F) 60 mm (2.4 in) 19°C (66°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)
Nov 19°C (66°F) 50 mm (2 in) 15°C (59°F) 30 mm (1.2 in)
Dec 15°C (59°F) 130 mm (5.1 in) 10°C (50°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)


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