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

Should you visit Beirut or Toulouse?

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 Toulouse. 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 Toulouse?

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.

Toulouse

Toulouse is the capital city of the southwest French Department of Haute-Garonne, as well as the Occitanie region. It rests on the banks of the River Garonne. Toulouse is the fourth largest city and metropolitan area in France with nearly 500,000 inhabitants. Toulouse is the headquarters of the European aerospace industry, with the headquarters of Airbus, the Galileo positioning system, the SPOT satellite system, the Aerospace Group, ATR, and the Aerospace Valley. Toulouse is a city with unique architecture made of pink terracotta bricks, which earned it the nickname la Ville Rose ("the Pink City"). Its enchanting Vieux Quartier (Old Quarter) is a dreamy jumble of coral-colored shop fronts and churches. Toulouse knows how to have a good time, whether in food markets or the thick of its smoldering jazz, techno and rock scenes. From the tips of dusky pink spires to its loudest bars, time spent in Toulouse truly has a rose colored glow.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Historical Tours in France, and The Best 10-Day Tours in France.


Which place is cheaper, Toulouse or Beirut?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Beirut is $2.76, while the average daily cost in Toulouse is $166. 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 Toulouse in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Beirut $1.25
    Toulouse $72
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Beirut $2.50
    Toulouse $144
Compare Hotels in Beirut and Toulouse

Looking for a hotel in Beirut or Toulouse? 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 Toulouse


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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 Toulouse Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Beirut $0.44
    Toulouse $45

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Beirut

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

  • 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
  • Departure Transfer:From Hotel To Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY): $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 Toulouse

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

  • Toulouse Private Transfer from Toulouse city centre to Toulouse Airport: $66
  • Toulouse Private Transfer from Toulouse Airport to City centre: $67
  • Private transfer from or to Toulouse Airport: $87
  • Private Transfer from Toulouse to Carcassone: $262
  • Arrival Transfer Toulouse Airport TLS to Toulouse by Car or Van: $41

Is it cheaper to fly into Beirut or Toulouse?

Prices for flights to both Toulouse 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 $1.22
    Toulouse $68

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
  • Motorbike Tour with Local Street Food Dinner: $50
  • 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 + Transfers: $142

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Toulouse

For Toulouse, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • No Diet Club - Best food tour in Toulouse !: $53
  • Traditional Toulouse Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $104
  • Victor Hugo Market Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $105

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Beirut $0.26
    Toulouse $17

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
  • 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 Adventure Half Day Guided Tour: $120
  • Anjar baalback & Ksara tour: $130
  • Baalback Roman temples tour: $128
  • Baalbek, Anjar and Ksara Guided Full-Day Tour from Beirut: $90
  • Beirut : Must-See Attractions Walking Tour With Guide: $66
  • Beirut : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private tour): $34

Tours and Activities in Toulouse

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Toulouse.

  • Aeroscopia Admission Ticket: $16
  • Cheese food-tour through downtown Toulouse: $84
  • Cheese food-tour through the city center of Toulouse: $750
  • Day Trip to Carcassonne Cite Medievale and Comtale Castle Tour from Toulouse: $43
  • Private 3-hour Walking Tour of Toulouse with Official Tour Guide: $255
  • Private Walking Tour in Toulouse's Treasure: $210
  • Private tour of Toulouse in an electric Tuk Tuk: $66
  • Rare guided tour of the Carmelites!: $13
  • Toulouse : Must-see Walking Tour: $38
  • Toulouse : Walking tour with audio guide: $11
  • Toulouse E Bike Tour: $49
  • Toulouse Food & History Tour with a Chef (in English): $120

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Beirut $0.23
    Toulouse $8.17

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
  • Bekaa Valley Wine Tour: Savour Lebanon's Finest: $50
  • Full-Day Private Wine Tasting Tour: $56
  • Uncorking Splendor: A Journey Through Private Wine Tasting Tours: $60
  • Full-Day Private Wine Tour in Bekaa Valley with Tasting : $60
  • Byblos & Chateau Musar: History and Wine Tour: $65
  • Wine Tasting and Culture : $69
  • Half-Day Private Chateau Musar and Ixsir Wine Tour from Beirut: $81
  • Private Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch from Beirut: $82
  • Lebanon Wine Tasting Tour From Beirut: $91
  • Full-Day Private Bekaa Valley Wine Tour from Beirut: $103
  • Private tour to Jeita Grotto with Wine Tasting in Faqra Ruins: $110

Sample the Local Flavors in Toulouse

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Toulouse:

  • Cheese and wine tasting workshop with a local cheesemonger: $482
  • From Toulouse Cite de carcassonne et wine tasting: $532


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Beirut and Toulouse, we can see that Toulouse 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 Toulouse 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 Toulouse would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Toulouse 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 Toulouse Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Beirut or Toulouse?

Beirut has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Toulouse. When comparing the sizes of Beirut and Toulouse, 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 Toulouse?

Toulouse 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 Toulouse in the Summer?

The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Beirut and Toulouse. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Beirut year-round. Furthermore, the summer months attract visitors to Toulouse because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.

In the summer, Beirut is a little warmer than Toulouse. Typically, the summer temperatures in Beirut in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Toulouse averages at about 22°C (72°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Toulouse this time of the year. In Beirut, it's very sunny this time of the year. Beirut usually receives more sunshine than Toulouse during summer. Beirut gets 369 hours of sunny skies, while Toulouse receives 275 hours of full sun in the summer.

In July, Beirut usually receives less rain than Toulouse. Beirut gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Toulouse receives 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Beirut 27°C (81°F) 
    Toulouse 22°C (72°F)

Should I visit Beirut or Toulouse in the Autumn?

The autumn brings many poeple to Beirut as well as Toulouse. Beirut attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Toulouse this time of year.

In October, Beirut is generally much warmer than Toulouse. Daily temperatures in Beirut average around 25°C (77°F), and Toulouse fluctuates around 15°C (60°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Beirut this time of the year. In the autumn, Beirut often gets more sunshine than Toulouse. Beirut gets 254 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Toulouse receives 161 hours of full sun.

Beirut usually gets more rain in October than Toulouse. Beirut gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Toulouse receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Beirut 25°C (77°F) 
    Toulouse 15°C (60°F)

Should I visit Beirut or Toulouse in the Winter?

Both Toulouse 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 travelers come to Toulouse for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

Beirut is much warmer than Toulouse in the winter. The daily temperature in Beirut averages around 13°C (55°F) in January, and Toulouse fluctuates around 6°C (44°F).

Beirut usually receives more sunshine than Toulouse during winter. Beirut gets 149 hours of sunny skies, while Toulouse receives 88 hours of full sun in the winter.

It's quite rainy in Beirut. In January, Beirut usually receives more rain than Toulouse. Beirut gets 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Toulouse receives 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Beirut 13°C (55°F) 
    Toulouse 6°C (44°F)

Should I visit Beirut or Toulouse in the Spring?

Both Toulouse 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. Also, many visitors come to Toulouse in the spring for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.

In the spring, Beirut is a little warmer than Toulouse. Typically, the spring temperatures in Beirut in April average around 17°C (63°F), and Toulouse averages at about 12°C (54°F).

It's quite sunny in Beirut. In the spring, Beirut often gets more sunshine than Toulouse. Beirut gets 225 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Toulouse receives 178 hours of full sun.

Beirut usually gets less rain in April than Toulouse. Beirut gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Toulouse receives 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Beirut 17°C (63°F) 
    Toulouse 12°C (54°F)

Typical Weather for Toulouse and Beirut

Beirut Toulouse
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 13°C (55°F) 130 mm (5.1 in) 6°C (44°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Feb 13°C (55°F) 110 mm (4.3 in) 8°C (46°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Mar 15°C (59°F) 60 mm (2.4 in) 10°C (49°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Apr 17°C (63°F) 50 mm (2 in) 12°C (54°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
May 22°C (72°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 16°C (60°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Jun 25°C (77°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 19°C (67°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Jul 27°C (81°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 22°C (72°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)
Aug 28°C (82°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 22°C (71°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Sep 27°C (81°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 20°C (67°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Oct 25°C (77°F) 60 mm (2.4 in) 15°C (60°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Nov 19°C (66°F) 50 mm (2 in) 10°C (50°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Dec 15°C (59°F) 130 mm (5.1 in) 7°C (45°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)