Which place is cheaper, Tiberias or Beirut?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Beirut or Tiberias?
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 Tiberias. 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 Tiberias?
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.
Tiberias
Tiberias is a major tourist destination in Israel. It's positioned on the western side of the Sea of Galilee and is a popular spot for Israeli and international tourists alike. The town itself offers great views of the beautiful blue waters and the surrounding green hills. Tiberias is also considered to be one of the Jewish Four Holy Cities. Many people also use Tiberias as a jumping off point to explore the Golan Heights area.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 3-Day Tours from Jerusalem, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Jerusalem.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBeirut $2.26Tiberias $87
The average daily cost (per person) in Beirut is $2.26, while the average daily cost in Tiberias is $87. 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 Tiberias in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBeirut $1.26Tiberias $55
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBeirut $2.52Tiberias $110
Compare Hotels in Beirut and Tiberias
Looking for a hotel in Beirut or Tiberias? 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 Tiberias Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Beirut $0.44Tiberias $4.55
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
Is it cheaper to fly into Beirut or Tiberias?
Prices for flights to both Tiberias 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 $0.71Tiberias $28
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 Tiberias
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Tiberias:
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Lunch for Two$5.30
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Pastry$1.86
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Beirut $0.26Tiberias $10
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 to Jeita Grotto, Harisa & Byblos with Hotel pickup: $15
- Discovering Lebanon: Jeita Grotto, Harissa, and Byblos Tour: $15
- City Sightseeing Beirut Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $25
- City Sightseeing 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
- Historical Beirut Tour (AM) Half Day - (4G on Board): $50
- New Small-Group Tour Semi-Private to Jeita,Harissa&Byblos: $50
- From Jeita, Harissa, and Byblos Tour: $50
Typical Entertainment Prices in Tiberias
Here are a few typical costs in Tiberias for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Two Bikes for Day$32
Tours and Activities in Tiberias
Here are a few actual costs in Tiberias for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Culinary Day Tour of the Galilee: $287
- Haifa Shore Excursion: Nazareth and the Galilee - for cruise ship guests only: $115
- Safed Wine & Cheese Tour: $250
- Shabbat Experience in Tzfat with Wine Pairing: $160
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBeirut $0.23Tiberias $17
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 Tiberias, we can see that Tiberias 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 Tiberias would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tiberias 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 Tiberias Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Beirut or Tiberias?
Beirut has a larger population, and is about 50 times larger than the population of Tiberias. When comparing the sizes of Beirut and Tiberias, 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 Tiberias?
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 Tiberias in the Summer?
Both Tiberias 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 Tiberias year-round.
Beirut usually gets more rain in July than Tiberias. Beirut gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Tiberias receives 0 mm (0 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Tiberias, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Beirut. In the summer, Beirut often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Tiberias. Beirut gets 369 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tiberias receives 364 hours of full sun.
In July, Beirut is generally around the same temperature as Tiberias. Daily temperatures in Beirut average around 27°C (81°F), and Tiberias fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBeirut 27°C (81°F)Tiberias 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Tiberias in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Beirut and Tiberias. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Beirut year-round. Tiberias attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Beirut usually receives more rain than Tiberias. Beirut gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Tiberias receives 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Tiberias 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 Tiberias during autumn. Beirut gets 254 hours of sunny skies, while Tiberias receives 274 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Beirut is around the same temperature as Tiberias in the autumn. The daily temperature in Beirut averages around 25°C (77°F) in October, and Tiberias fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBeirut 25°C (77°F)Tiberias 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Tiberias in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Beirut as well as Tiberias. Beirut attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Tiberias throughout the year.
Beirut receives a lot of rain in the winter. Beirut usually gets more rain in January than Tiberias. Beirut gets 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Tiberias receives 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the winter, Beirut often gets less sunshine than Tiberias. Beirut gets 149 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tiberias receives 184 hours of full sun.
In the winter, Beirut is around the same temperature as Tiberias. Typically, the winter temperatures in Beirut in January average around 13°C (55°F), and Tiberias averages at about 14°C (57°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBeirut 13°C (55°F)Tiberias 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Tiberias in the Spring?
Both Tiberias 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 Tiberias because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Beirut usually receives more rain than Tiberias. Beirut gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Tiberias receives 26 mm (1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
It's quite sunny in Tiberias. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Beirut. Beirut usually receives less sunshine than Tiberias during spring. Beirut gets 225 hours of sunny skies, while Tiberias receives 269 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Beirut is generally cooler than Tiberias. Daily temperatures in Beirut average around 17°C (63°F), and Tiberias fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBeirut 17°C (63°F)Tiberias 20°C (68°F)
Typical Weather for Tiberias and Beirut
| Beirut | Tiberias | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (63°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
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