A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Doha vs. Dahab for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Doha or Dahab?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Doha and Dahab can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.

Where Should I go: Doha or Dahab?

Doha

Doha is the capital city of Qatar, modern and rapidly developing with much construction underway. It is home to Doha International Airport, the main point of entry for Qatar, as well as many of the country's best museums and examples of cultural heritage.

Dahab

Dahab is a small town on the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt. It is located about 85 kilometers north of Sharm el-Sheikh and sits on the Gulf of Aqaba. It's a popular destination with divers and backpackers alike, and offers some of the best snorkeling and diving that you'll find in the Red Sea. It's a great alternative to the resort driven Sharm el-Sheikh, and is popular with independent travelers who are looking for affordable accommodation. There are some upmarket options however, predominantly in the Laguna area, but budget facilities are not hard to find.


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For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, and The Best Historical Tours in Egypt.


Which place is cheaper, Dahab or Doha?

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 Doha is $244, while the average daily cost in Dahab is $16. 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 Doha and Dahab in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Doha $119
    Dahab $5.75
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Doha $238
    Dahab $12
Compare Hotels in Doha and Dahab

Looking for a hotel in Doha or Dahab? 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 Doha


Hotels in Dahab


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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: Doha Hotel Prices and Dahab Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Doha $23
    Dahab $1.81

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Doha

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Doha:

  • Transfer From Airport To All The Places In Qatar: $32
  • Qatar: Paratrike Air Tour with Hotel Transfers: $280
  • Private transfer from Qatar Doha Hamad Airport (DOH) to Doha city: $111
  • Private Transfer from Qatar Doha Airport (DOH) to Qatar Doha : $111
  • Private Transfer from Doha Port to Doha Hamad Airport (DOH): $111
  • Private Transfer from Doha Hamad Airport (DOH) to Doha Port: $111
  • Private Transfer from Doha Cruise Port to Doha Hamad Airport(DOH): $97
  • Private Transfer from Doha City Hotels to Doha Cruise Port: $111
  • Private Doha City Tour and Dhow Boat Ride with Transfer: $105
  • Private Doha Airport Transfer to Doha, Qatar: $139
  • Private Airport Transfer From or To Doha Airport: $72
  • Guided City Tour From Cruise Terminal & Transfer: $56

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dahab

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

  • Dahab Private Transfer To/From Sharm el sheikh ( One Way Transfer ): $44
  • Private Pickup Transfers From Dahab To Cairo: $260
  • Private Transfer From Dahab To Taba border group from 1 to 12: $220
  • Private Transfer from Dahab to Sharm El Sheikh (SSH) Airport: $105
  • Sharm el-Sheikh: 1-Way or Round-Trip Transfer to Dahab: $42

Is it cheaper to fly into Doha or Dahab?

Prices for flights to both Dahab and Doha 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
    Doha $106
    Dahab $7.88

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Doha

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

  • Romantic Dinner on Safliya Island with Boat Transfer: $76
  • Private Dinner on Al Safliya Island: $76
  • Private Dinner on Safliya Island: $76
  • Doha Combo Tour: City Sights, Dhow Cruise & Dinner at Souq Waqif: $90
  • The Pearl Qatar Food Tour: $94
  • The Pearl Qatar Food Tour: $99
  • Doha Desert Safari Full day With Dinner,Dune Bashing,Sandboarding: $152
  • 5-Hour Private Night Tour with Dinner: $158
  • Full-Day Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner & Desert camp: $190
  • Private Full Day Desert Safari Dinner and Camel Ride in Doha: $190
  • Full Day Desert Safari with Camp Access, Buffet Dinner,Camel Ride: $195
  • Private Desert Safari with BBQ Lunch/Dinner at Souk Al Wakra: $202

Typical Food Prices in Dahab

For Dahab, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Seafood Dinner (for 2)
    $1.89
  • Juice
    $0.10
  • Breakfast for Two
    $0.60

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dahab

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

  • Bedouin Dinner in the Mountains In Dahab: $36

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Doha $18
    Dahab $4.34

Tours and Activities in Doha

Here are a few actual costs in Doha for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Doha-Private Combo Full Day Tour Doha City/Desert Safari 8hours: $150
  • Desert Safari, Sand Boarding, Camel Ride & Inland Sea Tour: $61
  • North Qatar Tour | Zubara Fort | Purple Island | Mangros Colony : $77
  • Premium Sunset Safari Tour from Sealine, Sand Dunes, and Beach: $150
  • Private Express Doha City Tour: $165
  • "Explore A Private 4-Hour City Tour": $57
  • "From 4 hours Doha City Tour from Airport or Hotel": $56
  • 10 Hour Desert Safari Tour at Qatar with BBQ: $150
  • 2 Hour Tour Doha by Sea: $69
  • 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum: Admission Ticket: $14
  • 4 Hour Desert Safari Tour in Qatar: $100
  • 4 Hours Private Doha City Tour: $75

Tours and Activities in Dahab

For Dahab, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Mount Sinai Hike and St Catherine Monastery Tour from Dahab: $20
  • Dahab's Kept Secrets 5 Adventures in 1 Tour: $25
  • Blue Hole Snorkeling Tour with lunch from Dahab: $28
  • Full-Day Hike Tour at St. Catherine's Monastery: $30
  • Royal seascope Semi-Submarine Cruise: $33
  • Half Day Tour to the Blue Hole with Snorkeling: $35
  • Royal Seascope Submarine Guided Boat Tour : $37
  • 4x4 Jeep Adventure from Dahab: $38
  • luxury Snorkeling cruise with buffet lunch: $41
  • Seascope Submarine Tour from Dahab: $45
  • Camel Ride + Blue Hole Snorkeling + Quad Bike Tour With Lunch From Dahab: $49
  • Adventure Quad Biking Tour in Dahab: $50

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Doha $14
    Dahab $2.48


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Doha and Dahab, we can see that Doha is more expensive. And not only is Dahab much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Doha is in Middle East and Dahab is in Africa, 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 Dahab would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Dahab 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 Doha would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Doha than you might in Dahab.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Doha Expensive? and Is Dahab Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Doha or Dahab?

Doha has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Dahab. When comparing the sizes of Doha and Dahab, 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.