Which place is cheaper, Saint John's or Beirut?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Beirut or Saint John's?
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 Saint John's. 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 Saint John's?
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.
Saint John's
If you've been to St. John's, Antigua, you were likely on a cruise - which means you likely did not have enough time to truly experience the magic of this tiny island getaway.
St. Johns is the capital of the tiny islands of Antigua and Barbuda. Located on Antigua, this tropical city lives up to its status as a tropical paradise. With 365 beaches on the island, you can enjoy the luxury of lounging in the sand every day of the year.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBeirut $2.26Saint John's $222
The average daily cost (per person) in Beirut is $2.26, while the average daily cost in Saint John's is $222. 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 Saint John's in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBeirut $1.26Saint John's $120
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBeirut $2.52Saint John's $240
Compare Hotels in Beirut and Saint John's
Looking for a hotel in Beirut or Saint John's? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Beirut $0.44Saint John's $17
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 Saint John's
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Saint John's:
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Local Bus$1.52
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Taxi From Airport$6.99
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Saint John's
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Saint John's:
- VIP Meet and Greet Fast Track on Arrival at Antigua Airport - without Transfers : $74
- Shared Roundtrip Taxi Transfer from Antigua Airport to Royalton Antigua Resort: $45
- Round-Trip Transfer between Antigua Airport and Antigua Hotels: $32
- Private Transfer from St. John's Port to Antigua Island Hotels: $79
- Private Transfer from St. John's Port to Antigua Airport (ANU): $50
- Private Transfer from Antigua Airport (ANU) to St. John's Port: $50
- Private Transfer from Antigua & Barbuda V.C. Bird Airport (ANU) to island: $113
- Private Roundtrip Airport Transfers & Tour in Antigua & Barbuda: $200
- Private Round Trip Transfer From Antigua Airport To NonSuch Bay: $99
- Private One-Way Antigua Airport Transfer To/From Antigua: $45
- Private Airport Transfers to Antigua and Barbuda: $60
- Private Airport Transfers 1- 2 Pax. Zone C: Hotels: $120
Is it cheaper to fly into Beirut or Saint John's?
Prices for flights to both Saint John's 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 $0.71Saint John's $68
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 Saint John's
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Saint John's.
- City Lime Food Tour: Taste our culture on Antigua's only food tour in the city!: $105
- Discover the Flavors of St. Johns Food Tour: $125
- Private Art Tour or Food Tour: $150
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Beirut $0.26Saint John's $103
Tours and Activities in Beirut
For Beirut, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Uncover Beirut's Divided Past: In-App Audio Tour: $11
- Discovering Lebanon: Jeita Grotto, Harissa, and Byblos Tour: $15
- Small Group Tour to Jeita Grotto, Harisa & Byblos with Hotel pickup: $15
- City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $25
- City Sightseeing Beirut 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
- From Jeita, Harissa, and Byblos Tour: $50
- Full-Day Private Tour to Sidon, Tyre and Maghdouche: $50
Typical Entertainment Prices in Saint John's
Here are a few typical costs in Saint John's for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Entrance to the Museum of Antigua & Barbu$3.00
Tours and Activities in Saint John's
Here are a few actual costs in Saint John's for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 6-Hours Guided Stingray Tour in the East Coast of Antigua: $161
- Adventure Antigua - Eli's Original Eco Tour: $125
- Adventure Antigua - The Xtreme Circumnavigation: $190
- Adventure Power Boat Tour Antigua and Private Laviscount Island: $170
- Animal Lovers Dream Tour: $180
- Antigua Historical Sites Island Tour: $75
- Antigua Reef Riders Self-Drive Boat and Snorkeling Tour: $180
- Antigua Round Island Tour: $85
- Antigua Seafood Lunch Cruise From St. John's: $135
- Antigua Shore Excursion: City of St John's Sightseeing Tour: $59
- Antigua Shore Excursion: Round Island Tour: $110
- Antigua Sunset Catamaran Cruise From St. John's: $116
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBeirut $0.23Saint John's $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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Beirut and Saint John's, we can see that Saint John's 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 Saint John's is in Caribbean Islands, 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 Saint John's would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Saint John's 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 Saint John's Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Beirut or Saint John's?
Beirut has a larger population, and is about 80 times larger than the population of Saint John's. When comparing the sizes of Beirut and Saint John's, 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 Saint John's?
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 Saint John's in the Summer?
Both Saint John's 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 Saint John's year-round.
Saint John's gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Beirut usually gets less rain in July than Saint John's. Beirut gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Saint John's, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Beirut. In the summer, Beirut often gets more sunshine than Saint John's. Beirut gets 369 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Saint John's receives 245 hours of full sun.
Beirut is around the same temperature as Saint John's in the summer. The daily temperature in Beirut averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Saint John's fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBeirut 27°C (81°F)Saint John's 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Saint John's in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Beirut and Saint John's. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Beirut year-round. Saint John's attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Saint John's receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Beirut usually receives less rain than Saint John's. Beirut gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 228 mm (9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Saint John's this time of the year. In Beirut, it's very sunny this time of the year. Beirut usually receives more sunshine than Saint John's during autumn. Beirut gets 254 hours of sunny skies, while Saint John's receives 217 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In the autumn, Beirut is around the same temperature as Saint John's. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Beirut in October average around 25°C (77°F), and Saint John's averages at about 27°C (80°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBeirut 25°C (77°F)Saint John's 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Saint John's in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Beirut as well as Saint John's. Beirut attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Saint John's throughout the year.
Beirut receives a lot of rain in the winter. Beirut usually gets more rain in January than Saint John's. Beirut gets 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Saint John's. In the winter, Beirut often gets less sunshine than Saint John's. Beirut gets 149 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Saint John's receives 236 hours of full sun.
In January, Beirut is generally much colder than Saint John's. Daily temperatures in Beirut average around 13°C (55°F), and Saint John's fluctuates around 24°C (76°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBeirut 13°C (55°F)Saint John's 24°C (76°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Saint John's in the Spring?
Both Saint John's 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 Saint John's because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Saint John's. In April, Beirut usually receives less rain than Saint John's. Beirut gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
It's quite sunny in Saint John's. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Beirut. Beirut usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Saint John's during spring. Beirut gets 225 hours of sunny skies, while Saint John's receives 240 hours of full sun in the spring.
Beirut is cooler than Saint John's in the spring. The daily temperature in Beirut averages around 17°C (63°F) in April, and Saint John's fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBeirut 17°C (63°F)Saint John's 26°C (78°F)
Typical Weather for Saint John's and Beirut
| Beirut | Saint John's | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (63°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 123 mm (4.8 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 236 mm (9.3 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 228 mm (9 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) |
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