Which place is cheaper, Seville 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 Seville?
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 Seville. 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 Seville?
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.
Seville
The capital city of Andalucia, Seville is both the cultural and financial hub of southern Spain. It's also a popular tourist destination. The city has over 700,000 residents and 1.6 million in the metropolitan area, making it the fourth largest city in the country. It is cut in half by the Guadalquivir River, with the two halves referred to as Sevilla and Triana. Seville has continued to grow in popularity as a tourist destination since the 19th century when it was included as a stop on the Romantic "Grand Tour" of Europe. In 1992 Seville hosted the International Exposition which led to the construction of a new airport, train station, as well as other infrastructural improvements. Today Seville remains very popular with tourists for its many festivals, interesting attractions, great restaurants and nightlife scene.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Contiki Tours to Spain, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Spain.
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Beirut Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBeirut $2.76Seville $172
The average daily cost (per person) in Beirut is $2.76, while the average daily cost in Seville is $172. 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 Seville in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBeirut $1.25Seville $66
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBeirut $2.50Seville $132
Compare Hotels in Beirut and Seville
Looking for a hotel in Beirut or Seville? 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 Seville Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Beirut $0.44Seville $20
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
- Private Transfer from Beirut to Rafic Hariri (BEY) Airport: $49
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Beirut International Airport: $18
- Private Arrival Transfer: Beirut International Airport to Hotel: $15
- Departure Transfer:From Hotel To Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY): $10
- BEY Airport to Hotel, Private Arrival Transfer: $10
- Private Transfer from Beirut Hotels to the Beirut Airport: $10
- Airport Arrival Transfer to Your Beirut Hotel: $10
- Private Arrival Transfer: From Airport to your hotel in Beirut: $10
- Beirut Arrival Airport Transfer Pickup: $9.89
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Seville
Also for Seville, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Seville HTL-APT (SVQ): $49
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfeR in Seville APT-HTL (SVQ): $64
- Transfer from Seville to Santa Justa Railway Station: $55
- Transfer from Seville to Malaga: $432
- Transfer from Seville to Cadiz: $284
- Transfer Algarve/ Seville city center or for Airport Private: $394
- Transfer to Seville Airport: $57
- Transfer to Santa Justa Train Station: $40
- Transfer to Málaga with visit to Ronda: $374
- Private Transfer to Lisbon: $739
- Private One-Way Transfer from Seville to Ronda: $296
- Private 1-Way Airport or Train Station Transfer: $51
Is it cheaper to fly into Beirut or Seville?
Prices for flights to both Seville 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 $1.22Seville $72
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: $35
- Traveling Spoon Lebanese Mezze Private Online Cooking Class : $40
- Motorbike Tour in Beirut with Local Street Food Dinner: $50
- 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 Seville
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Seville:
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Lunch$11
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Ice Cream$2.62
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Jamon (Dry Cured Ham)$14
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Seville
For Seville, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Guadalquivir Boat Tour with Optional Lunch/Dinner: $28
- Flamenco at El Palacio Andaluz with Optional Dinner: $36
- Ugly Delicious Food Tour: $41
- Flavors of Andalucía Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $43
- El Patio Sevillano Flamenco Show Ticket & Dinner: $45
- Flamenco Show at Tablao El Arenal with Drink and Optional Dinner or Tapas : $55
- Paella Showcooking Experience: $57
- Paella Showcooking Experience : $58
- Oriental dinner with a view of the Giralda: $60
- Paella-Cooking Experience with Sangria & Full Meal: $66
- The Seville Morning Food Tour: $73
- Spanish Cooking Class with Dinner: $74
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Beirut $0.26Seville $33
Tours and Activities in Beirut
For Beirut, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2-Day Tour of Jeitta Grotto, Harrisa Telefrique and Byblos City: $150
- ATV (2 Seat) Full Day Off-Road Tour & Scenic Adventure: $150
- BEYOND CHOUF mountains - Hidden Gems Mountains Day Tour: $250
- Baalback Roman temples tour: $128
- Baalbek, Anjar & Ksara: Private Tour Through Lebanon's Treasures: $65
- Baalbek, Anjar and Ksara Guided Full-Day Tour from Beirut: $90
- Baatara Gorge Waterfall, Jeita Grotto and Byblos Tour: $170
- Beirut : Must-See Attractions Walking Tour With Guide: $72
- Beirut : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private tour): $36
- Beirut City Tour with Street Food : $90
- Beirut Downtown, Corniche and National Museum Tour: $85
- Beirut Like a Local: Customized Private Tour: $35
Typical Entertainment Prices in Seville
For Seville, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Entrance to Cathedral$9.10
Tours and Activities in Seville
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Seville.
- Seville Electric Bike Private Tour: $105
- Spritz Tasting Experience: $29
- Ultimate Seville Tapas, Wine & History Small Group Tour: $92
- “Skip the Line” Exclusive Tour of Alcazar in Seville: $62
- 1 Hour Guadalquivir Cruise with Views of Triana: $84
- 1 Hour Jet Ski Experience in Isla Canela: $203
- 2 Hour Tour Discover Seville like a local on an ELECTRIC BIKE: $57
- 2-Hour Private Guided Walking Tour of Triana: $198
- 2-Hour Private Walking Tour in Alcazar of Seville: $171
- 2-hour Private Tour in Alcázar of Seville: $110
- 2.5-Hour Seville City Bike Tour: $51
- 3 Hours Private Guided Tapas Walking Tour in Seville: $273
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBeirut $0.23Seville $11
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
- Full-Day Private Wine Tour in Bekaa Valley with Tasting : $60
- Lebanon Wine Tasting Tour From Beirut: $91
- Wine Tasting and Culture : $100
- Full-Day Private Wine Tasting Tour to Chateau Musar and Ixsir Winery: $100
- Full-Day Private Wine Tasting Tour: $104
- PRIVATE Wine Tour in Central Bekaa Valley: $113
Sample the Local Flavors in Seville
Also in Seville, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl + Party Night (3 Bars +VIP Entrance to a top Club ) : $17
- Sherry Wine Tasting Experience: $34
- Seville Outdoor Walking Tour with Orange Wine Tasting: $34
- Sherry Wine Tasting with Light Snacks: $36
- Sevilla: Fun Wine Tasting with an Spanish Sommelier: $52
- Wine Tasting in the Center of Seville with Pairing: $80
- Seville's Triana Neighborhood Tapas & Wine Tour: $92
- Seville Tapas & Wine Tasting with Drink at a Rooftop : $93
- Seville Traditional Tapas and Wine Tour: $99
- Half-Day Wine Tour in Andalusia in small group: $108
- Jerez, Cadiz Wine Tasting with Optional Horse Show: $111
- From Tour of Jerez with Horse Show & Wine Tasting: $119
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Beirut and Seville, we can see that Seville 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 Seville is in Europe, 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 Seville would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Seville 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 Seville Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Beirut or Seville?
Beirut has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Seville. When comparing the sizes of Beirut and Seville, 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 Seville?
Seville 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 Seville in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Beirut and Seville. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Beirut year-round. Also, the city activities and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Seville this time of year.
Beirut is around the same temperature as Seville in the summer. The daily temperature in Beirut averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Seville fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Seville this time of the year. In Beirut, it's very sunny this time of the year. Beirut usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Seville during summer. Beirut gets 369 hours of sunny skies, while Seville receives 360 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Beirut usually receives more rain than Seville. Beirut gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Seville receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBeirut 27°C (81°F)Seville 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Seville in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Beirut as well as Seville. Beirut attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many travelers come to Seville for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Beirut is a little warmer than Seville. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Beirut in October average around 25°C (77°F), and Seville averages at about 20°C (67°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Seville. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Beirut this time of the year. In the autumn, Beirut often gets more sunshine than Seville. Beirut gets 254 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Seville receives 208 hours of full sun.
Beirut usually gets around the same amount of rain in October as Seville. Beirut gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Seville receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBeirut 25°C (77°F)Seville 20°C (67°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Seville in the Winter?
Both Seville 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, many visitors come to Seville in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine.
In January, Beirut is generally a little warmer than Seville. Daily temperatures in Beirut average around 13°C (55°F), and Seville fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
Beirut usually receives less sunshine than Seville during winter. Beirut gets 149 hours of sunny skies, while Seville receives 173 hours of full sun in the winter.
It's quite rainy in Beirut. In January, Beirut usually receives more rain than Seville. Beirut gets 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Seville receives 89 mm (3.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBeirut 13°C (55°F)Seville 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Seville in the Spring?
Both Seville 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. Furthermore, most visitors come to Seville for the activities around the city and the natural beauty during these months.
Beirut is around the same temperature as Seville in the spring. The daily temperature in Beirut averages around 17°C (63°F) in April, and Seville fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
In Seville, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Beirut. In the spring, Beirut often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Seville. Beirut gets 225 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Seville receives 221 hours of full sun.
Beirut usually gets less rain in April than Seville. Beirut gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Seville receives 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBeirut 17°C (63°F)Seville 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Seville and Beirut
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (63°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 32 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
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