Which place is cheaper, Miami 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 Miami?
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 Miami. 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 Miami?
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.
Miami
Miami is a popular tourist destination and a modern city in South Florida. It has beautiful white beaches, crystal blue waters, cosmopolitan neighborhoods, impressive shopping, and excellent dining opportunities. It is also a gateway to the Florida Keys, which is another popular destination in South Florida.
Miami is the second most populated city in Florida and the metropolitan area is the most populated in the state with more than 5.4 million people. It's also the 7th largest metro area in the country. The city sits between the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the Everglades to the west. It covers 110 miles north to south but is a narrow 20 miles east to west.
Miami sits at a low latitude, giving it a subtropical savannah climate. There are two seasons; the warm and dry season between November and April and the hot and wet season between May and October. The coldest months are between December and March when highs are in the upper 70 or low 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The summer months have highs in the upper 80s or 90s and lows in the mid 70s with high humidity.
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Beirut Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBeirut $2.77Miami $258
The average daily cost (per person) in Beirut is $2.77, while the average daily cost in Miami is $258. 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 Miami in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBeirut $1.26Miami $154
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBeirut $2.52Miami $308
Compare Hotels in Beirut and Miami
Looking for a hotel in Beirut or Miami? 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 Miami Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Beirut $0.44Miami $38
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
- Airport Departure Transfer From 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: $20
- 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 Arrival Transfer: From Airport to your hotel in Beirut: $10
- 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: $50
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Miami
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Miami are as follows:
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Car Rental for a Day$18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Miami
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Miami:
- Transfers in Miami: $105
- Transfers from Miami Airport to any Miami and Miami Beach area: $145
- Transfers Airports Miami, Ft. Lauderdale Port Mía Everglades: $25
- Transfer from Miami Airport to Miami Hotel or Miami Port: $160
- Transfer Service Miami Port to Miami Airport: $125
- Transfer Service Miami Airport to Miami Port: $140
- RoundTrip Private Transfer from / to Miami Airport (MIA): $79
- Round Trip Motorcoach Transfer to Key West from Miami: $245
- Private transfer from Miami hotel to Port of Miami: $160
- Private Transfer to Miami Airport (MIA): $40
- Private Transfer to Miami Airport (Departures): $85
- Private Transfer from Miami Hotels to Miami International Airport: $94
Is it cheaper to fly into Beirut or Miami?
Prices for flights to both Miami 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 $1.23Miami $72
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Beirut
For Beirut, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 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
Typical Food Prices in Miami
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Miami:
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Lunch with Drinks (for 2)$45
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David's Cafe Lunch (for 1)$16
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Miami
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Miami.
- South Beach Food Tour- Culinary & Art Deco & History : $67
- The Ultimate Little Havana Food Tour: $67
- South Beach Miami Food & Fun Art Deco Food Tour : $69
- Little Havana Street Food Tour with Enthusiastic Guide: $69
- South Beach Food Tour: $70
- Calle Ocho Walking and food Tour: Cigars, coffee and Live Salsa: $75
- A Taste of South Beach Food Tour: $75
- Miami Mosaic Signature Food Tour: $75
- Miami Beach Bike and Food Tour - Bikes, Bites & Views : $89
- Wynwood Miami Food Tour: $89
- Food Tour of Miami's South Beach: $91
- Guided Small Group Little Havana Food Tour: $91
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Beirut $0.26Miami $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: $10
- Beirut Arrival Pass – 7 Day Self Guided Audio Tour: $20
- Guided Small-Group Tour to Baalbek, Anjar and Ksara with Lunch: $30
- Beirut Walking Tour - Discover Beirut by foot: $30
- Beirut Like a Local: Customized Private Tour: $35
- Lebanon's Treasures: Jeita Grotto and Harissa Private Tour: $35
- Private Tour - Explore Anjar Lebanon: $35
- Beirut : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private tour): $37
- Beirut Full Day Walking Tour: $41
- Historical Beirut Tour (AM) Half Day - (4G on Board): $50
- Full-Day Private Tour to Sidon, Tyre and Maghdouche: $50
- Discover Jeita Grotto and Harissa: A Half-Day Tour from Beirut: $50
Tours and Activities in Miami
Here are a few actual costs in Miami for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- "Top Miami ATV Adventure : $100
- Bayside Marketplace Miami Full Day Shopping Experience : $100
- Discover Miami Beach with a Shared Golf Cart Tour: $55
- Miami to Key West Bus Tour with Narration: $39
- Miami's Most Authentic Walking Tour of Little Havana: $39
- South Beach Top Highlights Tour with Lincoln Rd and Espanola Way: $49
- #1 Private Boat Tour and 1 Hour Free Jet Ski Rental in Miami: $349
- 1 Hour Lady Buggy Art Tour Experience in Wynwood: $160
- 1-Hour Private Miami Photoshoot Experience: $92
- 2 Hours Private Walking Tour in Miami Beach: $298
- 2 hrs Miami Private Boat Tour with Cooler, Ice, Bluetooth Stereo: $65
- 2-Hours Private Miami Boat Tour With Champagne : $189
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBeirut $0.23Miami $22
Sample the Local Flavors in Beirut
Also in Beirut, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Private Wine Tasting Day Tour from Beirut: $50
- Byblos & Chateau Musar: History and Wine Tour: $65
- Private Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch from Beirut: $82
- Lebanon Wine Tasting Tour From Beirut: $91
- Wine Tasting and Culture : $100
- Wine Tasting and Hiking in the Cedars forest : $100
- Full-Day Private Wine Tasting Tour: $104
- Private tour to Jeita Grotto with Wine Tasting in Faqra Ruins: $110
- Wine Tasting Tour: $160
- Full-Day Private Bekaa Valley Wine Tour from Beirut: $233
Typical Alcohol Prices in Miami
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Miami are as follows:
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Evening at a Bar$32
Sample the Local Flavors in Miami
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Miami:
- Miami Pub Crawl + Clubbing Experience: $29
- Miami Bar Crawl: $29
- Guided Bar Crawl with Drinks Discounts and Club Entry: $29
- Guided Pub Crawl Miami and Club Entry Wynwood: $30
- Ghosts, Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $30
- Wynwood Graffiti Brewery Golf Cart Tour: $63
- Wynwood Bar Crawl: $100
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Beirut and Miami, we can see that Miami 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 Miami is in North America, 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 Miami would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Miami 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 Miami Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Beirut or Miami?
Beirut has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Miami. When comparing the sizes of Beirut and Miami, 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 Miami?
Miami 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 Miami in the Summer?
Both Miami 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 Miami in the summer for the beaches, the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Beirut is generally around the same temperature as Miami. Daily temperatures in Beirut average around 27°C (81°F), and Miami fluctuates around 83°F (28°C).
In Miami, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Beirut. In the summer, Beirut often gets more sunshine than Miami. Beirut gets 369 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Miami receives 316 hours of full sun.
Miami gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Beirut usually gets less rain in July than Miami. Beirut gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Miami receives 5.9 inches (149 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBeirut 27°C (81°F)Miami 83°F (28°C)
Should I visit Beirut or Miami in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Beirut and Miami. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Beirut year-round. Furthermore, most visitors come to Miami for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene during these months.
Beirut is around the same temperature as Miami in the autumn. The daily temperature in Beirut averages around 25°C (77°F) in October, and Miami fluctuates around 78°F (26°C).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Miami this time of the year. In Beirut, it's very sunny this time of the year. Beirut usually receives less sunshine than Miami during autumn. Beirut gets 254 hours of sunny skies, while Miami receives 275 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Miami receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Beirut usually receives less rain than Miami. Beirut gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Miami receives 5.6 inches (143 mm) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBeirut 25°C (77°F)Miami 78°F (26°C)
Should I visit Beirut or Miami in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Beirut as well as Miami. Beirut attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the winter months attract visitors to Miami because of the shopping scene and the cuisine.
In the winter, Beirut is much colder than Miami. Typically, the winter temperatures in Beirut in January average around 13°C (55°F), and Miami averages at about 67°F (20°C).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Miami. In the winter, Beirut often gets less sunshine than Miami. Beirut gets 149 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Miami receives 243 hours of full sun.
Beirut receives a lot of rain in the winter. Beirut usually gets more rain in January than Miami. Beirut gets 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Miami receives 2.2 inches (55 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBeirut 13°C (55°F)Miami 67°F (20°C)
Should I visit Beirut or Miami in the Spring?
Both Miami 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 beaches and the activities around the city are the main draw to Miami this time of year.
In April, Beirut is generally cooler than Miami. Daily temperatures in Beirut average around 17°C (63°F), and Miami fluctuates around 75°F (24°C).
It's quite sunny in Miami. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Beirut. Beirut usually receives less sunshine than Miami during spring. Beirut gets 225 hours of sunny skies, while Miami receives 300 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Beirut usually receives less rain than Miami. Beirut gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Miami receives 3.1 inches (78 mm) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBeirut 17°C (63°F)Miami 75°F (24°C)
Typical Weather for Miami and Beirut
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 67°F (20°C) | 2.2 inches (55 mm) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 68°F (20°C) | 2.1 inches (53 mm) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 72°F (22°C) | 2.4 inches (61 mm) |
| Apr | 17°C (63°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 75°F (24°C) | 3.1 inches (78 mm) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 79°F (26°C) | 6.4 inches (162 mm) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 81°F (27°C) | 9.4 inches (238 mm) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 83°F (28°C) | 5.9 inches (149 mm) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 83°F (28°C) | 7.5 inches (191 mm) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 82°F (28°C) | 7.6 inches (194 mm) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 78°F (26°C) | 5.6 inches (143 mm) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 73°F (23°C) | 2.9 inches (73 mm) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 69°F (21°C) | 1.9 inches (48 mm) |
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