Which place is cheaper, Koh Lanta or Beirut?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Beirut or Koh Lanta?
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 Koh Lanta. 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 Koh Lanta?
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.
Koh Lanta
Located on the southern coast of Thailand is a place populated by long beaches and diving hotspots. Consisting of several islands, Koh Lanta is a large island with nine beaches along the coast. The beautiful scenery makes this a quiet and relaxing spot for tourists. The crowds on this island tend to be older than the party-seekers on Ko Phi Phi so you'll find more activities like serene walks on the beach or travelers catching a sunset.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Eco Tours in Thailand, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Thailand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBeirut $2.26Koh Lanta $48
The average daily cost (per person) in Beirut is $2.26, while the average daily cost in Koh Lanta is $48. 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 Koh Lanta in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBeirut $1.26Koh Lanta $24
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBeirut $2.52Koh Lanta $48
Compare Hotels in Beirut and Koh Lanta
Looking for a hotel in Beirut or Koh Lanta? 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.
Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world. Compare prices for multiple destinations when planning your next trip.
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 Koh Lanta Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Beirut $0.44Koh Lanta $5.66
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 Airport Transfer in a Limousine: $201
- Beirut Airport one Way Private Transfer to the hotel: $15
- Beirut Arrival Airport Transfer: $13
- Beirut Arrival Airport Transfer Pickup: $9.89
- Hiking Day Trip to Chouwen Lake with Hotel Transfers: $86
- 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 Rafic Hariri (BEY) Airport to Beirut: $46
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Koh Lanta
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Koh Lanta:
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Ferry from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Lanta$16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Koh Lanta
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Koh Lanta:
- Pravate Transfer Lanta Island to Krabi Airport, Krabi Town, Ao nang: $74
- One-Way Transfer from Koh Lanta to Krabi Town or Airport by Minivan: $11
- Koh lanta to phuket any hotel Private transfer: $171
- Koh Lanta :Krabi Airport Private Transfer:From Airport or Hotel: $111
Is it cheaper to fly into Beirut or Koh Lanta?
Prices for flights to both Koh Lanta 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 $0.71Koh Lanta $11
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 Koh Lanta
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Koh Lanta:
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Casual Breakfast$4.36
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Casual Lunch$7.36
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Casual Dinner$12
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Fancy Dinner (for Two)$46
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Koh Lanta
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Koh Lanta.
- Cooking Experience at Lanta Thai Cookery School From Koh Lanta: $48
- Sukho Cuisine Thai Cooking School From Koh Lanta: $52
- Cooking Class and Market Tour at Lanta Thai Cookery School on Koh Lanta: $53
- Cooking Class & Market Tour with Thai Master Chef at Sukho Cuisine, Lanta: $62
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Beirut $0.26Koh Lanta $31
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: $15
- Discovering Lebanon: Jeita Grotto, Harissa, and Byblos Tour: $15
- City Sightseeing Beirut Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $25
- City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $25
- Beirut : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private tour): $34
- Private Tour - Explore Anjar Lebanon: $35
- Beirut Like a Local: Customized Private Tour: $35
- Beirut Full Day Walking Tour: $41
- Private Walking Tour With A Guide (Private tour): $48
- Historical Beirut Tour (AM) Half Day - (4G on Board): $50
- New Small-Group Tour Semi-Private to Jeita,Harissa&Byblos: $50
- From Jeita, Harissa, and Byblos Tour: $50
Typical Entertainment Prices in Koh Lanta
Here are a few typical costs in Koh Lanta for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Emerald Cave Tour$19
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Yoga Session (1 Hour)$9.55
Tours and Activities in Koh Lanta
Here are a few actual costs in Koh Lanta for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 4 Island Tour to Emerald Cave by Longtail Boat from Koh Lanta: $28
- 4 Islands Day Tour By Opal Travel Speedboat: $42
- Full Day Sea Cave and Mangrove Kayaking Tour From Koh Lanta: $52
- Half Day 2 Caves Ko Skull Tour Ko Lanta and Kayaking Ko Talabeng: $25
- Half Day Mangrove Forest Kayaking Tour From Koh Lanta: $29
- Koh Ha Koh Rok Day Tour by Opal Travel Speed boat: $47
- Koh Ngai, Koh Muk + Emerald Cave Snorkeling Tour by Classic Longtail Boat: $32
- Koh Phi Phi Day Tour by Opal Travel Speedboat: $42
- Lanta 4 Islands + Emerald Cave Snorkeling Tour: $26
- Lanta 4 Islands tour (Longtail boat): $26
- Lanta Mangrove Tour with Sea Cave Kayaking at Koh Talabeng: $30
- Lanta Old Town and Mangrove Forest Sightseeing Tour: $40
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBeirut $0.23Koh Lanta $3.79
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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Beirut and Koh Lanta, we can see that Koh Lanta 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 Koh Lanta 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 Koh Lanta would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Koh Lanta 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 Koh Lanta Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Beirut or Koh Lanta?
Beirut has a larger population, and is about 310 times larger than the population of Koh Lanta. When comparing the sizes of Beirut and Koh Lanta, 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 Koh Lanta?
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 Koh Lanta in the Summer?
Both Koh Lanta 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. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Koh Lanta year-round.
June to September is the rainy season in Koh Lanta. Koh Lanta gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Beirut usually gets less rain in July than Koh Lanta. Beirut gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Koh Lanta receives 269 mm (10.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Koh Lanta, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Beirut. In the summer, Beirut often gets more sunshine than Koh Lanta. Beirut gets 369 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Koh Lanta receives 206 hours of full sun.
Beirut is around the same temperature as Koh Lanta in the summer. The daily temperature in Beirut averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Koh Lanta fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBeirut 27°C (81°F)Koh Lanta 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Koh Lanta in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Beirut and Koh Lanta. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Beirut year-round. Koh Lanta attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Koh Lanta receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Beirut usually receives less rain than Koh Lanta. Beirut gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Koh Lanta receives 281 mm (11.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
In Beirut, it's very sunny this time of the year. Beirut usually receives more sunshine than Koh Lanta during autumn. Beirut gets 254 hours of sunny skies, while Koh Lanta receives 181 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In the autumn, Beirut is around the same temperature as Koh Lanta. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Beirut in October average around 25°C (77°F), and Koh Lanta averages at about 27°C (81°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBeirut 25°C (77°F)Koh Lanta 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Koh Lanta in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Beirut as well as Koh Lanta. Beirut attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Koh Lanta throughout the year.
Also, January to April in Koh Lanta is the dry season. Beirut receives a lot of rain in the winter. Beirut usually gets more rain in January than Koh Lanta. Beirut gets 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Koh Lanta receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Koh Lanta. In the winter, Beirut often gets less sunshine than Koh Lanta. Beirut gets 149 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Koh Lanta receives 287 hours of full sun.
In January, Beirut is generally much colder than Koh Lanta. Daily temperatures in Beirut average around 13°C (55°F), and Koh Lanta fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBeirut 13°C (55°F)Koh Lanta 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Koh Lanta in the Spring?
Both Koh Lanta and Beirut are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Beirut throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Koh Lanta because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The dry season in Koh Lanta is January to April. The rainy season in Koh Lanta is June to September. It rains a lot this time of the year in Koh Lanta. In April, Beirut usually receives less rain than Koh Lanta. Beirut gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Koh Lanta receives 124 mm (4.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.
It's quite sunny in Koh Lanta. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Beirut. Beirut usually receives less sunshine than Koh Lanta during spring. Beirut gets 225 hours of sunny skies, while Koh Lanta receives 249 hours of full sun in the spring.
Beirut is much colder than Koh Lanta in the spring. The daily temperature in Beirut averages around 17°C (63°F) in April, and Koh Lanta fluctuates around 29°C (85°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBeirut 17°C (63°F)Koh Lanta 29°C (85°F)
Typical Weather for Koh Lanta and Beirut
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (63°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 244 mm (9.6 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 224 mm (8.8 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 269 mm (10.6 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 262 mm (10.3 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 355 mm (14 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 281 mm (11.1 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 204 mm (8 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 116 mm (4.6 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.