Which place is cheaper, Washington or Beirut?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Beirut or Washington?
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 Washington. 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 Washington?
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.
Washington
Washington, DC is the capital city of the United States of America. It is also a city rich in history and culture. The city dates back to 1791 when the states of Maryland and Virginia donated the land to create the capital. In 1846, Congress returned the land that was ceded by Virginia and in 1871 it created a single municipal government with the remaining area. Today, Washington, DC has a population of over 600,000 people. The metropolitan area includes suburbs in Maryland and Virginia and has a population of about 5.8 million.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Cultural Tours in United States of America, and The Best Camping Tours in United States of America.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBeirut $2.26Washington $198
The average daily cost (per person) in Beirut is $2.26, while the average daily cost in Washington 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 Washington in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBeirut $1.26Washington $113
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBeirut $2.52Washington $226
Compare Hotels in Beirut and Washington
Looking for a hotel in Beirut or Washington? 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 Washington Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Beirut $0.44Washington $47
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Beirut
Also for Beirut, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Beirut to Rafic Hariri (BEY) Airport: $47
- 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
- BEY Airport to Hotel, Private Arrival Transfer: $10
- Airport Departure Transfer From Your Beirut Hotel: $10
- Private Departure Transfer: From your hotel in Beirut to Airport: $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
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Washington
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Washington are as follows:
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Metro Day Pass$9.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Washington
Also for Washington, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- private Ronald Reagan, Washington National Airport transfer: $150
- Washington, DC Airport Transfer Service DCA: $350
- Washington to Washington Airport (DCA) Departure Private Transfer: $59
- Washington R. Reagan Airport (DCA): Transfer to Washington: $176
- Washington DC: Private Transfer to Airports or Baltimore: $160
- Washington DC: One Way Airport Transfer Service: $80
- Washington DC: DCA Private Transfer from/to Downtown: $110
- Washington DC: Bus transfer from/to Philadelphia: $20
- Washington DC Metro Area :Airport Transfers: $75
- Washington Airport (DCA) to Washington RoundTrip Private Transfer: $118
- Transfer in private vehicle from Washington to Ronald Reagan Airport: $53
- Transfer in private minivan from Washington Dulles Airport to Washington City: $125
Is it cheaper to fly into Beirut or Washington?
Prices for flights to both Washington 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 $0.71Washington $38
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 Lebanese Home Cooking Class in Byblos with a Local Family: $86
- Authentic Lebanese Cooking Lesson and Meal with Tania's Family in Beirut: $100
Typical Food Prices in Washington
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Washington:
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Water$2.00
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Snacks on Monuments Tour$6.15
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Washington
For Washington, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Sweet and Savory Scandalous White House walking Food Tour: $60
- DC: Buffet Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner Cruise on the Spirit: $60
- Little Ethiopia Food Tour: $67
- Eastern Market Small-Group Food Tour with 5 Food Stop and Dessert: $69
- Eastern Market Eats Food Tour (5 Food Stops + Dessert): $69
- Adams Morgan Food Tour: $74
- DC: Gourmet Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner Cruise on the Odyssey: $74
- Washington D.C: Acquired Taste Food Tour in Georgetown: $77
- Dupont Circle Food Tour: $80
- Acquired Taste Food Tour in Georgetown: $95
- Washington D.C.: Georgetown Guided Secret Food Tour: $101
- Washington DC Signature Dinner Cruise: $121
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Beirut $0.26Washington $24
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 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
- All in 1 Lebanon Local Multi day Tour, 3 days: $299
- Ancient Wonders: Baalbek, Anjar & Chateau Ksara Tour with Lunch: $55
- Baalback Roman temples tour: $128
- Baalbek, Anjar & Ksara: Private Tour Through Lebanon's Treasures: $65
- Baalbek, Anjar and Ksara Guided Full-Day Tour from Beirut: $90
- Beirut : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private tour): $34
- Beirut City Tour with Street Food : $90
- Beirut Downtown, Corniche and National Museum Tour: $80
Tours and Activities in Washington
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Washington.
- See DC In A Day: Guided Small Group Ultimate Day Tour : $99
- "Magic Duel" Immersive Comedy Show Ticket at The Delegate in DC: $40
- 1.5 Hour Arlington Cemetery Guided Walking Tour with Tomb of the Unknown Soldier: $40
- 2 For 1! DC Highlights & Arlington Cemetery Tour Bundle: $84
- 2-Hour Arlington Cemetery Morning Guided Walking Tour: $50
- 4 Hours Washington Tour with Boat Cruise: $169
- African American Heritage Night tour of Washington DC: $115
- African American History Private Tour w/ Museum Entry: $450
- African American History Tour with Museum Admission: $89
- African American Tour Of Annapolis From Washington DC: $180
- Alexandria and Mount Vernon Tour from Washington DC: $99
- America’s Main Street and White House – Full-Day Tour: $743
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBeirut $0.23Washington $19
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
- Byblos & Chateau Musar: History and Wine Tour: $65
- Wine Tasting and Culture : $69
- Wine Tasting and Hiking in the Cedars forest : $69
- Half-Day Private Chateau Musar and Ixsir Wine Tour from Beirut: $82
- Fabulous Wine Tour in Central Bekaa Valley: $88
- 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: $104
Sample the Local Flavors in Washington
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Washington:
- Epic Washington DC Bar Crawl: By Let’s Roam: $12
- Washington DC: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $26
- DC Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl By US Ghost Adventures: $35
- Small-Group History Tour Pub Crawl of Washington, D.C.: $59
- Washington, D.C.: History Tour Pub Crawl: $59
- DC: Guided Craft Brewery Tours with a Snack: $105
- From Washington DC: Seneca Creek Region Wine Tour with Lunch: $175
- Full-Day Private Virginia Wine Tour Experience from Washington : $246
- Private Washington DC Virginia Winery Wine Tasting Tour -Spirited: $255
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Beirut and Washington, we can see that Washington 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 Washington is in North America, 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 Washington would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Washington 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 Washington Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Beirut or Washington?
Beirut has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Washington. When comparing the sizes of Beirut and Washington, 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 Washington?
Washington 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 Washington in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Beirut and Washington. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Beirut year-round. Furthermore, many visitors come to Washington in the summer for the hiking, the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Beirut is generally around the same temperature as Washington. Daily temperatures in Beirut average around 27°C (81°F), and Washington fluctuates around 79°F (26°C).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Washington this time of the year. In Beirut, it's very sunny this time of the year. Beirut usually receives more sunshine than Washington during summer. Beirut gets 369 hours of sunny skies, while Washington receives 278 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Beirut usually receives less rain than Washington. Beirut gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Washington receives 3.5 inches (88 mm) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBeirut 27°C (81°F)Washington 79°F (26°C)
Should I visit Beirut or Washington in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Beirut as well as Washington. Beirut attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, most visitors come to Washington for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
Beirut is much warmer than Washington in the autumn. The daily temperature in Beirut averages around 25°C (77°F) in October, and Washington fluctuates around 60°F (15°C).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Beirut this time of the year. In the autumn, Beirut often gets more sunshine than Washington. Beirut gets 254 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Washington receives 197 hours of full sun.
Beirut usually gets less rain in October than Washington. Beirut gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Washington receives 2.9 inches (73 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBeirut 25°C (77°F)Washington 60°F (15°C)
Should I visit Beirut or Washington in the Winter?
Both Washington 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, the winter months attract visitors to Washington because of the museums, the Christmas ambience, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine.
The weather in Washington can be very cold. In the winter, Beirut is much warmer than Washington. Typically, the winter temperatures in Beirut in January average around 13°C (55°F), and Washington averages at about 35°F (1°C).
Beirut usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Washington during winter. Beirut gets 149 hours of sunny skies, while Washington receives 139 hours of full sun in the winter.
It's quite rainy in Beirut. In January, Beirut usually receives more rain than Washington. Beirut gets 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Washington receives 2.7 inches (68 mm) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBeirut 13°C (55°F)Washington 35°F (1°C)
Should I visit Beirut or Washington in the Spring?
Both Washington 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, the activities around the city and the natural beauty are the main draw to Washington this time of year.
In April, Beirut is generally a little warmer than Washington. Daily temperatures in Beirut average around 17°C (63°F), and Washington fluctuates around 56°F (14°C).
In Washington, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Beirut. In the spring, Beirut often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Washington. Beirut gets 225 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Washington receives 228 hours of full sun.
Beirut usually gets less rain in April than Washington. Beirut gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Washington receives 2.8 inches (72 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBeirut 17°C (63°F)Washington 56°F (14°C)
Typical Weather for Washington and Beirut
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 35°F (1°C) | 2.7 inches (68 mm) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 37°F (3°C) | 2.7 inches (69 mm) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 47°F (8°C) | 3.2 inches (82 mm) |
| Apr | 17°C (63°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 56°F (14°C) | 2.8 inches (72 mm) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 inches (89 mm) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 75°F (24°C) | 3.3 inches (83 mm) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 79°F (26°C) | 3.5 inches (88 mm) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 78°F (26°C) | 3.9 inches (98 mm) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 71°F (22°C) | 3.3 inches (85 mm) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 60°F (15°C) | 2.9 inches (73 mm) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 inches (82 mm) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 39°F (4°C) | 3.2 inches (82 mm) |
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