Which place is cheaper, Nha Trang or Beirut?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Beirut or Nha Trang?
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 Nha Trang. 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 Nha Trang?
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.
Nha Trang
For the relaxation of a small beach town, plus the energy of a young city, consider Nha Trang, Vietnam. As the most famous seaside town in Vietnam, Nha Trang is certainly livelier than many other beach resort towns. Visiting this part of Vietnam is not for the faint of heart. These people know the meaning of nightlife - and make the night last as long as they can.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Ho Chi Minh City, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Hanoi.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBeirut $2.26Nha Trang $39
The average daily cost (per person) in Beirut is $2.26, while the average daily cost in Nha Trang is $39. 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 Nha Trang in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBeirut $1.26Nha Trang $13
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBeirut $2.52Nha Trang $26
Compare Hotels in Beirut and Nha Trang
Looking for a hotel in Beirut or Nha Trang? 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 Nha Trang Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Beirut $0.44Nha Trang $13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Beirut
Also for Beirut, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Beirut Airport Transfer in a Limousine: $201
- Hiking Day Trip to Chouwen Lake with Hotel Transfers: $86
- Private Transfer from Rafic Hariri (BEY) Airport to Beirut: $46
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Beirut International Airport: $18
- Private Arrival Transfer: Beirut International Airport to Hotel: $18
- Beirut Airport one Way Private Transfer to the hotel: $15
- Beirut Arrival Airport Transfer: $13
- Departure Transfer:From Hotel To Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY): $10
- BEY Airport to Hotel, Private Arrival Transfer: $10
- Airport Arrival Transfer to Your Beirut Hotel: $10
- Private Transfer from Beirut Hotels to the Beirut Airport: $10
- Beirut Arrival Airport Transfer Pickup: $9.89
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Nha Trang
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Nha Trang:
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Local Bus Ticket$0.12
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Taxi From Airport$15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nha Trang
Also for Nha Trang, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer: Nha Trang Train Station - Nha Trang Center: $19
- Private Transfer: Nha Trang City Center to Cau Da/Vinpearl Port: $20
- Private Transfer: Nha Trang City Center - Tuy Hoa City: $222
- Private Transfer: Nha Trang City Center - Da Nang City: $573
- Private Transfer: Nha Trang City Center - Cau Da Port: $19
- Private Transfer: Nha Trang City & Phan Thiet: $277
- Private Transfer: Da Nang Center to Nha Trang Center: $573
- Private Transfer: Cam Ranh Airport - Cau Da Port: $23
- Private Transfer: Cam Ranh Airport - Cam Hai Dong: $23
- Private Transfer from Nha Trang to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) Airport: $258
- Private Transfer from Nha Trang to Lien Khuong (DLI) Airport: $106
- Private Transfer from Nha Trang Port to Nha Trang Airport: $31
Is it cheaper to fly into Beirut or Nha Trang?
Prices for flights to both Nha Trang 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 $0.71Nha Trang $15
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 Nha Trang
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Nha Trang:
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$5.59
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nha Trang
For Nha Trang, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Street Food Tour & Fresh Beer Tasting by Scooter: $62
- Nha Trang Cooking Class (visiting local market & countryside): $67
- Viet Garden Cooking Class (Countryside and Market tour): $68
- NhaTrang Private Sunset River Cruise for a nice dinner at a riverside restaurant: $82
- Countryside Private Cooking Class: $87
- Romantic Sunset Cocktails and Dinner Cruise: $90
- Watching Stunning Sunset with Cocktail and Dinner on Luxury Cruise : $92
- Nha Trang River Cruises and Cooking Class Included Lunch: $95
- Day Cruise Or Sunset Dinner Cruise on The Sea: $100
- Cruise tour and dinner at luxurious Nha Trang Bay: $106
- Biking and Cooking in Rural Nha Trang: $120
- Sunset cocktail and dinner on the Emperor cruise on Nha Trang Bay: $137
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Beirut $0.26Nha Trang $9.51
Tours and Activities in Beirut
For Beirut, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 3 Days Lebanon Holiday Tour Package: $250
- 3 Hours ATV Rental Guided Tour in Nature: $130
- 3 days tour package : Jeita grotto-Byblos-Baalbek & Beirut tour: $295
- 3-Day Tour of Beirut with Pick Up: $250
- ATV (2 Seat) Full Day Off-Road Tour & Scenic Adventure: $150
- ATV (2 Seat) Half Day Off-Road Tour & Scenic Adventure: $120
- All in 1 Lebanon Local Multi day Tour, 3 days: $289
- Baalbek Tour: $111
- Baalbek, Anjar and Ksara Group Tour: $95
- Baalbek, Anjar and Ksara Guided Full-Day Tour from Beirut: $90
- Baatara Gorge Waterfall, Jeita Grotto and Byblos Tour: $170
- Beirut 3 museums + mini walking tour: $50
Typical Entertainment Prices in Nha Trang
For Nha Trang, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Po Ngar Cham Entrance (for Two)$1.28
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Two Rental Lounge Chairs on Beach$2.80
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Vinpearl Land Amusement Park$18
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Fairy Spring Waterfall Entrance$0.40
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Thap Ba Mud Bath$3.99
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Cyclo Tour of City (One Day)$9.99
Tours and Activities in Nha Trang
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Nha Trang.
- Day Cruise Exploring Nha Trang Bay｜Nha Trang: $98
- Half Day Car Nha Trang Excursion From Cruise Port (Min 2 pax): $50
- NHATRANG Adventure & Country Tour by Vintage JEEP/Modern SUV: $75
- Nha Trang 3 Island Private Tour: $48
- Nha Trang Full Day Private Tour Snorkeling Included Lunch And Mud Bath: $155
- 03 Hour Pedicab Explore Nha Trang City (Small Group Tour) : $69
- 2 Days Daklak Highland Tour From Nha Trang Included Hotel And Meals: $295
- 3 Day VIP Tour at Hon Tam Resort in Nha Trang: $48
- 3 Hour Pedicab City Tour Nha Trang: $69
- 3 Hour Pedicab Night Tour Included Street Food With Your Local Guide: $79
- 3 Islands Tour of Nha Trang: $55
- 3-Hour Pedicab Tour of Nha Trang: $69
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBeirut $0.23Nha Trang $19
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 Nha Trang, we can see that Nha Trang 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 Nha Trang 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 Nha Trang would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nha Trang 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 Nha Trang Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Beirut or Nha Trang?
Beirut has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Nha Trang. When comparing the sizes of Beirut and Nha Trang, 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 Nha Trang?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
Should I visit Beirut or Nha Trang in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Beirut and Nha Trang. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Beirut year-round. Nha Trang attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
January to August in Nha Trang is the dry season. Also, September to December is the rainy season in Nha Trang. In July, Beirut usually receives less rain than Nha Trang. Beirut gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Nha Trang receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
Beirut is around the same temperature as Nha Trang in the summer. The daily temperature in Beirut averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Nha Trang fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBeirut 27°C (81°F)Nha Trang 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Nha Trang in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Beirut as well as Nha Trang. Beirut attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Nha Trang throughout the year.
September to December in Nha Trang is the rainy season. It's quite rainy in Nha Trang. Beirut usually gets less rain in October than Nha Trang. Beirut gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Nha Trang receives 240 mm (9.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the autumn, Beirut is around the same temperature as Nha Trang. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Beirut in October average around 25°C (77°F), and Nha Trang averages at about 26°C (79°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBeirut 25°C (77°F)Nha Trang 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Nha Trang in the Winter?
Both Nha Trang and Beirut are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Beirut throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Nha Trang because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The dry season in Nha Trang is January to August. It's quite rainy in Beirut. In January, Beirut usually receives more rain than Nha Trang. Beirut gets 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Nha Trang receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the winter.
In January, Beirut is generally much colder than Nha Trang. Daily temperatures in Beirut average around 13°C (55°F), and Nha Trang fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBeirut 13°C (55°F)Nha Trang 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Nha Trang in the Spring?
Both Nha Trang and Beirut during the spring 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 Nha Trang year-round.
Beirut usually gets more rain in April than Nha Trang. Beirut gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Nha Trang receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
Beirut is much colder than Nha Trang in the spring. The daily temperature in Beirut averages around 17°C (63°F) in April, and Nha Trang fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBeirut 17°C (63°F)Nha Trang 26°C (79°F)
Typical Weather for Nha Trang and Beirut
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (63°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 240 mm (9.4 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 240 mm (9.4 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) |
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