Which place is cheaper, Orlando or Beirut?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Beirut or Orlando?
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 Orlando. 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 Orlando?
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.
Orlando
Orlando is a haven for tourists from the entire United States and abroad. The most famous sight in Orlando, Walt Disney World, is not actually located in the city at all, but in nearby Lake Buena Vista. The area attracts over 50 million visitors a year and the city's sprawling development has created amenities and entertainment options for tourists of all ages.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in United States of America, and The Best 2-Week Tours in United States of America.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBeirut $2.26Orlando $321
The average daily cost (per person) in Beirut is $2.26, while the average daily cost in Orlando is $321. 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 Orlando in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBeirut $1.26Orlando $154
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBeirut $2.52Orlando $308
Compare Hotels in Beirut and Orlando
Looking for a hotel in Beirut or Orlando? 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 Orlando Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Beirut $0.44Orlando $66
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 Orlando
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Orlando are as follows:
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Parking$14
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Taxi Ride$45
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Orlando
Also for Orlando, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Orlando APT-HTL (MCO): $96
- Transfer service in Orlando. MCO: $75
- Transfer from Orlando International Airport to Central Florida: $115
- Sedan Transfer Orlando Airport to Disney Resort up to 4 Passengers: $150
- Sanford Intl. Airport (SFB) to Hotels near Universal - Arrival Private Transfer: $87
- SUV Transfer TO or FROM MCO to Lake Buena Vista (Disney Hotels): $145
- SUV Port Transfer TO or FROM Orlando International Airport MCO: $187
- Roundtrip transfer Orlando Airport-Hotels in Disney and Universal: $96
- Private Transfers from Port Canaveral to Disney Hotels: $250
- Private Transfer: Sanford Airport to Lake Buena Vista Resort Area: $75
- Private Transfer: Orlando to Orlando International Airport (MCO): $80
- Private Transfer: Legoland to Orlando Airport MCO in Luxury SUV: $153
Is it cheaper to fly into Beirut or Orlando?
Prices for flights to both Orlando 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 $0.71Orlando $65
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 Orlando
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Orlando:
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Lunch for Two at Epcot$29
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Orlando
For Orlando, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- The Outta Control Magic Comedy Dinner Show: $38
- Tastes of the World Food Tour in Winter Haven : $50
- Señor Frogs Lunch / Dinner Package: $50
- Dinner at the Hard Rock Cafe with Live Music: $58
- Downtown Murder Mystery Walking Dinner Tour: $66
- Sleuth's Mystery Dinner Show, Orlando: $69
- Polynesian Fire Luau with Dinner and Live Show: $75
- Pirates Dinner Adventure - Top Orlando Dinner Attraction: $78
- Teatro Martini Dinner Show in Orlando: $79
- Food Tour of Local Orlando's Ivanhoe Village : $89
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Beirut $0.26Orlando $204
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 Orlando
For Orlando, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Universal Studios for Two$110
Tours and Activities in Orlando
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Orlando.
- 2 HR Interactive Walking Ghost Tour in Downtown Orlando: $77
- Everglades Airboat Tour near Orlando Florida: $89
- 1 Hour Historical Wildlife Tour of The Famous Chain of Lakes: $27
- 16 mile Heli Tour Over Disney Spring, Epcot, Hollywood Studios: $86
- 16 miles Private Helicopter Day Tour over Fun Spot: $65
- 2 Hour Historical Wildlife Tour of the Chain of Lakes: $42
- 2 Hour Investigative Walking Ghost Tour of Downtown Orlando: $50
- 23 mile Heli Tour, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom &more: $127
- 23 miles Day Flight Heli Coaster Adventure Ride: $128
- 3- or 4-Park Magic Ticket at Walt Disney World Resort: $284
- 8-Hour Automatic Polaris Slingshot SL Adventure Rental: $300
- Beer Spirits and Ghosts Walking Tour: $170
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBeirut $0.23Orlando $30
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Orlando
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Orlando:
- Orlando Virtual Bar Crawl & Scavenger Hunt: $12
- Orlando Haunts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $35
- Pontoon Pub Crawl, 5 Lakeside Pubs and Restaurants Visit by Boat: $85
- Chef's Table and Wine Tasting Tour: $300
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Beirut and Orlando, we can see that Orlando 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 Orlando 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 Orlando would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Orlando 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 Orlando Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Beirut or Orlando?
Beirut has a larger population, and is about 9 times larger than the population of Orlando. When comparing the sizes of Beirut and Orlando, 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 Orlando?
Orlando 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 Orlando in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Beirut and Orlando. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Beirut year-round. Furthermore, many travelers come to Orlando for the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Beirut is generally around the same temperature as Orlando. Daily temperatures in Beirut average around 27°C (81°F), and Orlando fluctuates around 82°F (28°C).
Orlando receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Beirut usually receives less rain than Orlando. Beirut gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Orlando receives 8.3 inches (211 mm) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBeirut 27°C (81°F)Orlando 82°F (28°C)
Should I visit Beirut or Orlando in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Beirut as well as Orlando. Beirut attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many visitors come to Orlando in the autumn for the shopping scene.
Beirut is around the same temperature as Orlando in the autumn. The daily temperature in Beirut averages around 25°C (77°F) in October, and Orlando fluctuates around 75°F (24°C).
It's quite rainy in Orlando. Beirut usually gets less rain in October than Orlando. Beirut gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Orlando receives 4.1 inches (103 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBeirut 25°C (77°F)Orlando 75°F (24°C)
Should I visit Beirut or Orlando in the Winter?
Both Orlando and Beirut are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Beirut throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Orlando for the Christmas ambience, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine during these months.
In the winter, Beirut is cooler than Orlando. Typically, the winter temperatures in Beirut in January average around 13°C (55°F), and Orlando averages at about 59°F (15°C).
It's quite rainy in Beirut. In January, Beirut usually receives more rain than Orlando. Beirut gets 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Orlando receives 2.3 inches (58 mm) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBeirut 13°C (55°F)Orlando 59°F (15°C)
Should I visit Beirut or Orlando in the Spring?
Both Orlando 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.
In April, Beirut is generally cooler than Orlando. Daily temperatures in Beirut average around 17°C (63°F), and Orlando fluctuates around 72°F (22°C).
Beirut usually gets less rain in April than Orlando. Beirut gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Orlando receives 2.7 inches (69 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBeirut 17°C (63°F)Orlando 72°F (22°C)
Typical Weather for Orlando and Beirut
| Beirut | Orlando | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 59°F (15°C) | 2.3 inches (58 mm) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 62°F (16°C) | 3 inches (75 mm) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 67°F (19°C) | 3.5 inches (88 mm) |
| Apr | 17°C (63°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 72°F (22°C) | 2.7 inches (69 mm) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 77°F (25°C) | 3 inches (75 mm) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 81°F (27°C) | 7.1 inches (181 mm) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 82°F (28°C) | 8.3 inches (211 mm) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 82°F (28°C) | 6.7 inches (171 mm) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 81°F (27°C) | 7.2 inches (183 mm) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 inches (103 mm) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 68°F (20°C) | 1.6 inches (40 mm) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 inches (48 mm) |
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