Which place is cheaper, Ottawa or Beirut?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Beirut or Ottawa?
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 Ottawa. 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 Ottawa?
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.
Ottawa
Ottawa is the capital city of Canada, located on the Ontario side of the Ottawa River. A city of many ethnic populations, Ottawa is uniquely bilingual with English as the first language of the population's majority and French as a close second. It is best known as the nation's capital, which is centered on Parliament Hill, an architectural landmark as well as the seat of government.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Canada, and The Best Coach Bus Tours in Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBeirut $2.26Ottawa $123
The average daily cost (per person) in Beirut is $2.26, while the average daily cost in Ottawa is $123. 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 Ottawa in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBeirut $1.26Ottawa $18
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBeirut $2.52Ottawa $36
Compare Hotels in Beirut and Ottawa
Looking for a hotel in Beirut or Ottawa? 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 Ottawa Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Beirut $0.44Ottawa $7.27
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Beirut
Also for Beirut, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Rafic Hariri (BEY) Airport to Beirut: $46
- Private Transfer from Beirut Hotels to the Beirut Airport: $10
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Beirut International Airport: $18
- Private Arrival Transfer: Beirut International Airport to Hotel: $18
- Departure Transfer:From Hotel To Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY): $10
- Hiking Day Trip to Chouwen Lake with Hotel Transfers: $86
- Beirut Arrival Airport Transfer Pickup: $9.89
- Beirut Arrival Airport Transfer: $13
- Beirut Airport one Way Private Transfer to the hotel: $15
- Beirut Airport Transfer in a Limousine: $201
- BEY Airport to Hotel, Private Arrival Transfer: $10
- Airport Arrival Transfer to Your Beirut Hotel: $10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ottawa
Also for Ottawa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Arrival Transfer from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier Airport YOW: $40
- Ottawa to Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier Airport (YOW) - Departure Private Transfer: $66
- Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier Airport YOW Private Arrival/Departure Shuttle Transfer : $52
Is it cheaper to fly into Beirut or Ottawa?
Prices for flights to both Ottawa 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 $0.71Ottawa $17
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ottawa
For Ottawa, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Oh Canada Eh!? Dinner Musical : $71
- Taste of the ByWard Market Food Tour: $79
- Evening Taste of the ByWard Market Food Tour: $82
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Beirut $0.26Ottawa $40
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
Tours and Activities in Ottawa
For Ottawa, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2-Hour Ottawa Express City Bike Tour: $59
- A Self Guided Audio Tour of Ottawa's Hidden History: $6.99
- Best of Ottawa Neighbourhoods & Nature Bike Tour: $82
- Best of Ottawa Small Group Tour with River Cruise: $133
- Best of Ottawa Small Group Walking Tour with Boat Cruise: $85
- City Beers: Bus Tour of Ottawa Breweries: $75
- Explore Canada Through Ottawa's Eyes with Walking Tours Through The City: $6.68
- Full Day Montreal and Cruise Tour from Ottawa: $115
- Gems and Surprises – Ottawa Walking Tour: $186
- Helicopter Private Tour Over Ottawa 70KM in 20 min : $150
- Hidden Ottawa Secrets Walking Tour: $25
- Ottawa Boat Cruise - Paul's Boat Line: $36
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBeirut $0.23Ottawa $18
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 Ottawa
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Ottawa:
- Epic Ottawa Bar Crawl: By Let’s Roam: $12
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Beirut and Ottawa, we can see that Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ottawa 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 Ottawa Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Beirut or Ottawa?
Beirut has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Ottawa. When comparing the sizes of Beirut and Ottawa, 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 Ottawa?
Ottawa 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 Ottawa in the Summer?
Both Ottawa and Beirut are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Beirut throughout the year.
In the summer, Beirut is a little warmer than Ottawa. Typically, the summer temperatures in Beirut in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Ottawa averages at about 21°C (71°F).
It's quite sunny in Ottawa. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Beirut. Beirut usually receives more sunshine than Ottawa during summer. Beirut gets 369 hours of sunny skies, while Ottawa receives 268 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Beirut usually receives less rain than Ottawa. Beirut gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Ottawa receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBeirut 27°C (81°F)Ottawa 21°C (71°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Ottawa in the Autumn?
Both Ottawa and Beirut during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Beirut because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In October, Beirut is generally much warmer than Ottawa. Daily temperatures in Beirut average around 25°C (77°F), and Ottawa fluctuates around 9°C (48°F).
It's quite sunny in Beirut. In the autumn, Beirut often gets more sunshine than Ottawa. Beirut gets 254 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ottawa receives 116 hours of full sun.
Beirut usually gets less rain in October than Ottawa. Beirut gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Ottawa receives 75 mm (3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBeirut 25°C (77°F)Ottawa 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Ottawa in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Beirut and Ottawa. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Beirut year-round.
Ottawa can be very cold during winter. Beirut is much warmer than Ottawa in the winter. The daily temperature in Beirut averages around 13°C (55°F) in January, and Ottawa fluctuates around -10°C (14°F).
Beirut usually receives more sunshine than Ottawa during winter. Beirut gets 149 hours of sunny skies, while Ottawa receives 93 hours of full sun in the winter.
Beirut gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Beirut usually receives more rain than Ottawa. Beirut gets 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Ottawa receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBeirut 13°C (55°F)Ottawa -10°C (14°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Ottawa in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Beirut as well as Ottawa. Beirut attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the spring, Beirut is much warmer than Ottawa. Typically, the spring temperatures in Beirut in April average around 17°C (63°F), and Ottawa averages at about 6°C (44°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Beirut this time of the year. In the spring, Beirut often gets more sunshine than Ottawa. Beirut gets 225 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ottawa receives 180 hours of full sun.
Beirut usually gets less rain in April than Ottawa. Beirut gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Ottawa receives 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBeirut 17°C (63°F)Ottawa 6°C (44°F)
Typical Weather for Ottawa and Beirut
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | -10°C (14°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | -9°C (16°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (63°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 6°C (44°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (71°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | -7°C (20°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
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