A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Beirut vs. Tiberias for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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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.

Which place is cheaper, Tiberias or Beirut?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Beirut is $14, while the average daily cost in Tiberias is $89. 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
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Beirut $7.52
    Tiberias $56
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Beirut $15
    Tiberias $112
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.

Hotels in Beirut


Hotels in Tiberias


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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
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Beirut $2.64
    Tiberias $4.61

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Beirut

Also for Beirut, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • 4-Day Lebanon Tour from Beirut with Airport Transfer: $435
  • Airport Arrival Transfer to Your Beirut Hotel: $10
  • Airport Departure Transfer From 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
  • Paragliding Jounieh Lebanon with Hotel Transfer From Beirut: $160
  • Private Airport Transfer in Beirut: $10

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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Beirut $4.26
    Tiberias $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
  • Private Lebanese Home Cooking Class in Byblos with a Local Family: $86
  • Authentic Lebanese Cooking Lesson and Meal with Tania's Family in Beirut: $100
  • Private Lebanese Cooking Class in Beirut with Amal and Hotel Transfers: $142

Typical Food prices in Tiberias

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Tiberias:


  • Lunch for Two
    $5.38
  • Pastry
    $1.88

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tiberias

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Tiberias.

  • Arab Cooking Workshop and Market Tour from Arraba: $400
  • Galilean Cooking Workshop: $410

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Beirut $1.58
    Tiberias $11

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: $20
  • City Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour: $25
  • City Sightseeing Beirut Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $25
  • Half-Day Guided Walking Tour of Beirut: $25
  • Beirut Walking Tour - Discover Beirut by foot: $25
  • Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide in Beirut : $34
  • Beirut Like a Local: Customized Private Tour: $35
  • Private Tour - Explore Anjar Lebanon: $35
  • Small-Group Beirut Historical Tour: $40
  • Small Daily Tours in Beirut City: $40
  • Beirut Full Day Walking Tour: $41
  • Private custom tour with a local guide: $48

Typical Entertainment prices in Tiberias

Here are a few typical costs in Tiberias for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • 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
  • Druze Culinary Tour of the Western Galilee: $550
  • Full-Day Upper Galilee Wineries Tour With a Local Sommelier : $390
  • Golan Heights private site seeing Jeep Tour: $769
  • 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
  • The Ultimate Wine Experience : $360
  • Tour The Mystical City Of Safed : $485
  • Wineries Tour In The Golan Heights With A Local Sommelier : $390

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Beirut $1.38
    Tiberias $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 Tour in Bekaa Valley with Tasting : $60
  • Budget Wine Tasting Tour at the Bekaa Valley Wineries: $60
  • Private Wine Tasting Tour: $65
  • Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour in The Bekaa Valley: $75
  • Full-Day Private Wine Tasting Tour at Chateau Musar and Ixsir : $75
  • Full Day Deluxe Wine Tour in Lebanon: $90
  • From Full Day Wine Tasting in the Bekaa Valley Tour: $90
  • Lebanon Wine Tasting Tour From Beirut: $91
  • Full-Day Private Wine Tasting Tour : $100
  • Private Wine Tasting Day Tour from Beirut: $100
  • Full-Day Private Wine Tasting Tour to Chateau Musar and Ixsir Winery: $100
  • Private tour to Jeita Grotto with Wine Tasting in Faqra Ruins: $110

How are these travel costs calculated?

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.

Which is Bigger, Beirut or Tiberias?

Beirut is bigger, and its population is about 48.2 times larger than the population of Tiberias. When comparing the population of Beirut vs. 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 and the activities 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).


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Beirut 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).


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Beirut 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).


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Beirut 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).


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Beirut 17°C (63°F) 
    Tiberias 20°C (68°F)

Typical Weather for Tiberias and Beirut

Beirut Tiberias
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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