Which place is cheaper, Tangier or Beirut?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Beirut or Tangier?
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 Tangier. 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 Tangier?
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.
Tangier
Welcome to the gateway to Africa. Sitting on the coast of the Strait of Gibraltar, Tangier, Morocco has historically served as the meeting point of the Mediterranean and Africa.
After World War II, this city became a destination for eccentric foreigners, artists, spies and hippies. After that, the city was neglected and gained a horrible reputation for the hustlers cheating visitors left and right.
In 1999 Morocco saw the beginning of a new monarch who was more progressive with his vision for tourism. This message lit a fire under Tangier, helping the people see the amazing potential in their great city. They built a new port, a new business district and revamped the airport. The beaches and streets have been cleaned up of trash and hustlers and there's a sudden surge in cultural activities.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBeirut $2.26Tangier $61
The average daily cost (per person) in Beirut is $2.26, while the average daily cost in Tangier is $61. 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 Tangier in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBeirut $1.26Tangier $23
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBeirut $2.52Tangier $46
Compare Hotels in Beirut and Tangier
Looking for a hotel in Beirut or Tangier? 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 Tangier Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Beirut $0.44Tangier $23
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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tangier
Also for Tangier, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- transfers from Tangier Airport, port or city to Fez (Door to Door): $147
- Vip Private Transfer From Airport/Port to Tangier Vice Versa: $36
- Vip Private Transfer From Airport / Port to Tangier or Vice Versa: $49
- VIP transfer from Tangier to Chefchaouen or vice versa: $198
- VIP Private Transfer from Tanger Airport / Port to Hotel Vice Versa: $38
- Transfers from Tangier to chefchaouen "blue city": $71
- Transfers from - to Tangier airport: $27
- Transfers From Tangier To Tetouan: $47
- Transfers From Tangier To Marrakech: $246
- Transfers From Tangier To Chefchaouen-Asilah-Fes-Casablanca .: $131
- Transfers From Tangier Airport to Asilah: $51
- Transfer to Tangier from fes via Chefchaeun: $160
Is it cheaper to fly into Beirut or Tangier?
Prices for flights to both Tangier 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 $0.71Tangier $20
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 Tangier
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Tangier:
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Fruit & Yogurt$1.69
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tangier
For Tangier, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 3 Hour Private Moroccan Food Tour in Tanger : $49
- Tanger Local Street food tours: $60
- Tangier Private Cooking Class With a Local Family: $66
- Tangier Food Tour with a certified local guide!: $68
- Tangier Food Tour with a certified guide!: $71
- Tangier food tour with Rababe: $71
- Moroccan 3-in-1 Cooking Experience: $75
- Moroccan 3 in 1 Cooking Experience: $77
- The Food tour of Tangier: $77
- Inclusive Beach Camel Ride, Cap Spartel, Hercules & Full Dinner: $80
- Tangier Cooking Class With a Local Family: $82
- Tangier Food Tour | Tangier Food Cultural Tour: $89
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Beirut $0.26Tangier $20
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 Tangier
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tangier.
- 3-Hour Private Enchanting Tangier Coastal Adventure: $88
- Highlights of Tangier Half Day Tour: $110
- Luxury Tangier private Day Tour from Tarifa Spain All inclusive : $252
- Private Guided Food Experience Tour in Medina of Tangier: $77
- Private LuxuryTour of Tangier for 4hours: $77
- Tangier Private Tour from Tarifa Ferry & Lunch Included : $209
- Tangier private customized tour & camel ride experience : $103
- Tangier walking tour with lunch Moroccan food : $60
- The Best of Tangier Walking Tour : $208
- 2 Days Chefchaouen and Tangier Tour from Casablanca: $516
- 2 Days Chefchaouen and Tangier Tour from Casablanca: $543
- 2 Days Tour of Tangier & Chefchaouen JC Private Tours: $142
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBeirut $0.23Tangier $11
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 Tangier, we can see that Tangier 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 Tangier is in Africa, 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 Tangier would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tangier 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 Tangier Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Beirut or Tangier?
Beirut has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Tangier. When comparing the sizes of Beirut and Tangier, 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 Tangier?
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 Tangier in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Beirut and Tangier. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Beirut year-round. Tangier attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In July, Beirut usually receives more rain than Tangier. Beirut gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Tangier receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Tangier 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 Tangier during summer. Beirut gets 369 hours of sunny skies, while Tangier receives 346 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Beirut is generally a little warmer than Tangier. Daily temperatures in Beirut average around 27°C (81°F), and Tangier fluctuates around 24°C (74°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBeirut 27°C (81°F)Tangier 24°C (74°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Tangier in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Beirut as well as Tangier. Beirut attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Tangier throughout the year.
Beirut usually gets less rain in October than Tangier. Beirut gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Tangier receives 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Tangier. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Beirut this time of the year. In the autumn, Beirut often gets more sunshine than Tangier. Beirut gets 254 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tangier receives 235 hours of full sun.
Beirut is a little warmer than Tangier in the autumn. The daily temperature in Beirut averages around 25°C (77°F) in October, and Tangier fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBeirut 25°C (77°F)Tangier 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Tangier in the Winter?
Both Tangier 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 Tangier because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Tangier. It's quite rainy in Beirut. In January, Beirut usually receives more rain than Tangier. Beirut gets 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Tangier receives 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain each month for the winter.
Beirut usually receives less sunshine than Tangier during winter. Beirut gets 149 hours of sunny skies, while Tangier receives 169 hours of full sun in the winter.
In the winter, Beirut is around the same temperature as Tangier. Typically, the winter temperatures in Beirut in January average around 13°C (55°F), and Tangier averages at about 13°C (55°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBeirut 13°C (55°F)Tangier 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Tangier in the Spring?
Both Tangier 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 Tangier year-round.
Beirut usually gets less rain in April than Tangier. Beirut gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Tangier receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Tangier, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Beirut. In the spring, Beirut often gets less sunshine than Tangier. Beirut gets 225 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tangier receives 251 hours of full sun.
In April, Beirut is generally a little warmer than Tangier. Daily temperatures in Beirut average around 17°C (63°F), and Tangier fluctuates around 15°C (60°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBeirut 17°C (63°F)Tangier 15°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Tangier and Beirut
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (63°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) |
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