Which place is cheaper, Tel Aviv 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 Tel Aviv?
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 Tel Aviv. 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 Tel Aviv?
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.
Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv is the second largest city in Israel and is situated on the Mediterranean coast 60 kilometers north of Jerusalem. It's a rapidly growing city and is one of the most modern and cosmopolitan cities in Israel. The official name is Tel Aviv-Yafo because the city has grown to include the ancient port city of Yafo. If you're looking for an embassy, you are likely to find it in Tel Aviv, despite Jerusalem being the official capital of Israel.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Israel, and The Best 3-Day Tours from Jerusalem.
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Beirut Prices
Lebanon PricesTel Aviv Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBeirut $2.77Tel Aviv $198
The average daily cost (per person) in Beirut is $2.77, while the average daily cost in Tel Aviv is $198. 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 Tel Aviv in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBeirut $1.26Tel Aviv $107
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBeirut $2.52Tel Aviv $214
Compare Hotels in Beirut and Tel Aviv
Looking for a hotel in Beirut or Tel Aviv? 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 Tel Aviv Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Beirut $0.44Tel Aviv $11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Beirut
Also for Beirut, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Departure Transfer From Your Beirut Hotel: $10
- BEY Airport to Hotel, Private Arrival Transfer: $13
- Beirut Arrival Airport Transfer Pickup: $9.99
- Beirut-Rafic Hariri Airport Luxury Car Transfer: $25
- Departure Transfer:From Hotel To Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY): $10
- Paragliding in Lebanon with Hotel Transfer From Beirut: $192
- Private Arrival Transfer | Beirut Airport to Your Hotel: $10
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Tel Aviv
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Tel Aviv are as follows:
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Local Bus to Central Bus Station$1.96
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Taxi to Airport$50
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tel Aviv
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Tel Aviv:
- Tel Aviv to Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) - Departure Private Transfer: $110
- Tel Aviv to Jerusalem - Private Intercity Transfers: $120
- Tel Aviv Private Transfer to Tel Aviv Airport TLV in Business Car: $292
- Tel Aviv Private Transfer To Dead Sea: $240
- Tel Aviv Airport(TLV) to Haifa city - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $280
- Tel Aviv Airport TLV to Jerusalem city - Arrival Private Transfer: $93
- Tel Aviv Airport TLV Private transfer to Tel Aviv in Luxury Van: $292
- Tel Aviv Airport Private Transfer To Dead Sea: $240
- Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) to Tel Aviv Hotels - Private Transfer: $112
- Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) to Tel Aviv Hotels - Private Transfer: $55
- Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) to Tel Aviv - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $103
- Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) to Tel Aviv - Arrival Private Transfer: $51
Is it cheaper to fly into Beirut or Tel Aviv?
Prices for flights to both Tel Aviv 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 $1.23Tel Aviv $60
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
- Beirut Street Food Tour, Lebanon: $74
- Authentic Lebanese Cooking Lesson and Meal with Tania's Family in Beirut: $100
- Beirut Street Food Tour | Hummus, Knefeh & Manoushe: $135
- Private Beirut Street Food Tour with Lunch | Max 6 People: $150
Typical Food Prices in Tel Aviv
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Tel Aviv:
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Dinner for Two$28
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Dinner for 2 at Vatroshka$161
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Lunch at Segev Sarona$42
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Aroma Iced Coffee$4.65
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Lunch at the airport$39
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tel Aviv
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Tel Aviv.
- Carmel Market Food Tour: $45
- Private Jaffa Flea Market Hapishpeshim Food Tour: $60
- Christmas Eve Tour Jerusalem and Bethlehem Dinner from Tel Aviv: $180
- Try Your Hand At Israeli Home Cooking: $180
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Beirut $0.26Tel Aviv $28
Tours and Activities in Beirut
For Beirut, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Small-Group Tour: Jeita Grotto, Harissa, Byblos with Hotel Pickup: $30
- Jeita Grotto, Harisa & Byblos: Small Group Tour with Hotel pickup: $30
- New Cost Saver Small-Group Tour to Jeita Grotto, Harissa & Byblos: $30
- Beirut Private Walking Tour with a Local: $35
- Jeita Grotto, Harissa & Byblos Small-Group Tour | Lunch Included: $45
- Small-Group Tour to Jeita Grotto, Harissa & Byblos with Lunch: $45
- Jeita Grotto, Harissa & Byblos Small Group Tour with Lunch: $45
- Jeita Grotto, Harissa & Byblos Small-Group Tour | Lunch Included: $45
- Sidon, Tyre & Maghdouche Small-Group Tour | Lunch Included: $45
- Sidon, Tyre & Maghdouche Small-Group Tour | Lunch Included: $45
- Jeita Grotto, Harissa & Byblos Small-Group Tour | Lunch Included: $45
- Sidon, Tyre & Maghdouche | Budget Small-Group Tour From Beirut: $45
Typical Entertainment Prices in Tel Aviv
Here are a few typical costs in Tel Aviv for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Masada tour from Tel Aviv$98
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Etzel museum$4.98
Tours and Activities in Tel Aviv
Here are a few actual costs in Tel Aviv for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 30-minute Sightseeing Cruise of Tel Aviv and Jaffa Skyline: $29
- A Self-Guided Jaffa Tour: The Story of its American-German Colony: $7.99
- A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Israel’s Neve Tzedek: $7.99
- Airport to City Public Transit Experience Israel: $150
- Bethlehem, Jerusalem Desert and Monasteries Tour from Jerusalem or Tel Aviv: $125
- Caesarea Haifa and Akko Tour from Tel Aviv: $99
- Carmel Market Highlights Tour A Culinary Journey in Tel Aviv: $70
- Carmel Market Tasting Tour: $78
- Carmel Market Tasting Tour - LocaLocal: $145
- Day Tour to Jerusalem and Bethlehem from Tel Aviv: $121
- Dead Sea and Masada 1 day tour: $130
- Dead Sea, Masada and Ein Gedi Day Tour from Tel Aviv: $118
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBeirut $0.23Tel Aviv $27
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 Tour | Chateau Musar, Ixsir & Batroun Day Trip: $75
- Lebanon Wine Tasting Tour From Beirut (Entrance Fee Included): $91
- Private Bekaa Wine Tour | Saint Thomas, Kefraya & Ksara · Beirut: $100
- Private Bekaa Valley Wine Tour | Ksara, Kefraya & Saint Thomas: $100
- Private Bekaa Valley Wine Tour | 3 Wineries from Beirut: $100
- Private Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour from Beirut: $100
- Private tour to Jeita Grotto with Wine Tasting in Faqra Ruins: $110
- Private Cedar Hike & Bekaa Wine Tour | Kefraya & Ksara: $150
- Discover Wine Tasting Lebanese Tour Experience: $170
Sample the Local Flavors in Tel Aviv
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Tel Aviv:
- Guided Pub Crawl Night Tour at Tel Aviv: $29
- Tel Aviv Pub Crawl: $30
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Beirut and Tel Aviv, we can see that Tel Aviv is more expensive. And not only is Beirut much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Tel Aviv would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tel Aviv 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 Tel Aviv Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Beirut or Tel Aviv?
Beirut has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Tel Aviv. When comparing the sizes of Beirut and Tel Aviv, 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.