Which place is cheaper, Kyoto or Eilat?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Eilat or Kyoto?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Eilat or Kyoto? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Eilat or Kyoto?
Eilat
Eilat serves as the gateway to Israel from Egypt. It's located at the southern tip of the country and sits on the Red Sea with views of the Gulf of Aqaba. It's location in the Negev Desert along the beautiful coast make it appealing to both domestic and international vacationers.
Eilat is a resort town with many dive shops and snorkeling opportunities. The population of about 50,000 can easily be overshadowed by vacationers. With no shortage of sun, entertainment, bars, and partying, you will find both Israeli and international tourists looking for an oasis of fun and relaxation.
Although the area's coral reefs were being damaged by overuse, the removal of contraversial fish cages in 2008 has led to a slow recovery and an improvement in the quality of diving and snorkeling in the area. There are also less crowds than you will find in Sharm el-Sheikh or Dahab, Egypt.
Eilat has a hot desert climate. The summers are hot and dry and the winters are warm and dry. Temperatures in the winter can range from 52 to 73 degrees Fahrenheit and summer temperatures are usually between 79 and 104 degrees Fahrenheit.
Kyoto
Kyoto is a larger city of Japan, though it is very much set in the old ways. With quiet temples, sublime gardens, colorful shrines, and geisha walking amidst a city surrounded by stunning mountains, Kyoto feels like a world of another time and place. True to ancient Japanese tradition, most aspects of daily life are tied closely with the changing of the seasons.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Israel, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Israel, The Best 10-Day Tours from Tokyo, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Tokyo.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayEilat $140Kyoto $96
The average daily cost (per person) in Eilat is $140, while the average daily cost in Kyoto is $96. 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 Eilat and Kyoto in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEilat $93Kyoto $63
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEilat $186Kyoto $126
Compare Hotels in Eilat and Kyoto
Looking for a hotel in Eilat or Kyoto? 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: Eilat Hotel Prices and Kyoto Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Eilat $13Kyoto $7.55
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Eilat
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Eilat:
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Local Bus$3.71
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Eilat
Also for Eilat, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From Jerusalem: One-Way Shuttle Transfer to Eilat: $90
- Private Transfer From Ramon airport Eilat to Eilat Hotels or Arava Border : $70
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kyoto
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kyoto:
- Shared Departure Transfer : Kyoto City to Kansai International Airport: $67
- Private departure transfer from Kyoto city to Kansai International airport: $107
- Osaka City to/from Kyoto City Private transfer: $221
- Osaka (Itami) Airport to/from Kyoto City Private Transfer: $136
- Osaka (Itami) Airport ITM Private Transfer to/from Kyoto: $212
- One-Way Private Transfer to/from Itami Airport: $316
- Customizable Private Tour with Hotel Transfers: $504
- Kyoto Early Bird Half Day Private Tour with Transfer: $292
- Kansai Intl. Airport KIX Private Transfer to/from Kyoto: $222
- Kansai Int Airport to/from Kyoto City Private Transfer: $264
- Kansai Airport (KIX): Private One-Way Transfer to/from Kyoto: $207
- From Private 1-Way Transfer to Kansai Airport: $316
Is it cheaper to fly into Eilat or Kyoto?
Prices for flights to both Kyoto and Eilat 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 dayEilat $35Kyoto $24
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kyoto
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kyoto.
- Private Cooking Class Udon in Kyoto Japan: $40
- Japanese Washoku Bento Cooking Class with Lunch: $41
- Nishiki Market Brunch Walking Food Tour: $45
- Japanese Home Cooking Lesson with Local Hosts in Peaceful Kyoto Suburb Otsu: $49
- Kyoto Nishiki Market & Depachika: 2-hours Food Tour with a Local: $59
- Afternoon Japanese Izakaya Cooking Class: $59
- Morning Japanese Bento Cooking Class: $59
- Japanese Cooking Class: $60
- Japanese Udon and Sushi Cooking Class with Tastings: $62
- Wagashi(Japanese sweets) Cooking :Kyoto near Fushimiinari: $63
- Bento Box Cooking Class: $66
- Izakaya Style Cooking Class: $66
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Eilat $16Kyoto $13
Tours and Activities in Eilat
For Eilat, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Glass Bottom Boat Cruise in Eilat: $30
- Jeep tour adventure Eilat mountains: $55
- From Timna Park Guided Jeep Tour: $63
- Red canyon jeep tour in Eilat: $70
- Timna park Jeep tour adventure: $70
- Park Timna: Small Group Photo Tour: $130
- Red Canyon: Small Group Photo Tour: $130
- Timna Park Tour from Eilat: $150
- Petra 1-Day Tour from Eilat + FREE Traditional Lunch: $199
- Full-Day Tour of Petra from Eilat: $199
- 1 Day Tour to Petra From Eilat: $217
- Day Tour to Petra from Eilat: $219
Tours and Activities in Kyoto
Here are a few actual costs in Kyoto for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Bar Hopping Private Tour in Kyoto: $48
- Kyoto Private Full-day Walking Tour from Kyoto Station: $149
- "Unlock Kyoto's Charm: Government-Certified Group Tour: $90
- 1 Day Hiking Tour in the Mountains of Kyoto: $169
- 1-Hour Japanese Archery Experience in Kyoto: $38
- 10 Hrs Full day Kyoto Tour w/Hotel Pick-up: $568
- 2 Hour Night Walking Tour Throughout Gion in a Small Group: $32
- 2 Hours Shared Kendo Experience In Kyoto Japan: $116
- 2-Hour Shopping Tour Plan / private: $126
- 3 Hour Private Bar Hopping Experience at Kyoto City: $39
- 3 Hours Kyoto Insider Sake Experience: $84
- 3-Hour Japanese Sake Breweries Tour in Fushimi Kyoto: $105
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayEilat $27Kyoto $12
Sample the Local Flavors in Kyoto
Also in Kyoto, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Japanese Sake Brewery and Fushimi Inari Sightseeing Tour: $18
- Sake Brewery and Tasting Tour in Fushimi: $80
- Insider Sake Brewery Tour with Sake and Food Pairing: $83
- Rural Brewery Town Walk: Half-Day Private Tour Near Kyoto: $97
- Kyoto Sake Brewery Tour: $153
- Rural Villages & Brewery Town: Private 1-Day Cycling Near Kyoto: $181
- Kyoto Sake Bar and Pub Crawl (Food & Sake Tour): $189
- Kyoto Sake Bar and Pub Crawl (Food & Sake Tour): $195
- Private Guided Local Bar Crawl Experience in Kyoto: $223
- Kyoto Nightlife: Local Bar Crawl Experience: $435
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Eilat and Kyoto, we can see that Eilat is more expensive. And not only is Kyoto much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Eilat is in Middle East and Kyoto is in Asia, 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 Kyoto would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Kyoto 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 Eilat would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Eilat than you might in Kyoto.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Eilat Expensive? and Is Kyoto Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Eilat or Kyoto?
Kyoto has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Eilat. When comparing the sizes of Eilat and Kyoto, 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 Eilat or Kyoto?
Kyoto has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Eilat experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Eilat or Kyoto in the Summer?
Both Kyoto and Eilat during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Eilat because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Kyoto for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
Eilat can become quite hot in the summer. In July, Eilat is generally a little warmer than Kyoto. Daily temperatures in Eilat average around 33°C (91°F), and Kyoto fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
It's quite sunny in Eilat. In the summer, Eilat often gets more sunshine than Kyoto. Eilat gets 384 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kyoto receives 183 hours of full sun.
Kyoto gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Eilat usually gets less rain in July than Kyoto. Eilat gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Kyoto receives 236 mm (9.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyEilat 33°C (91°F)Kyoto 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Eilat or Kyoto in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Eilat and Kyoto. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Eilat year-round. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Kyoto because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
Eilat is a little warmer than Kyoto in the autumn. The daily temperature in Eilat averages around 26°C (79°F) in October, and Kyoto fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
In Eilat, it's very sunny this time of the year. Eilat usually receives more sunshine than Kyoto during autumn. Eilat gets 295 hours of sunny skies, while Kyoto receives 159 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Kyoto receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Eilat usually receives less rain than Kyoto. Eilat gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Kyoto receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberEilat 26°C (79°F)Kyoto 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Eilat or Kyoto in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Eilat as well as Kyoto. Eilat attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Kyoto this time of year.
It's quite cold in Kyoto in the winter. In the winter, Eilat is much warmer than Kyoto. Typically, the winter temperatures in Eilat in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Kyoto averages at about 5°C (40°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Eilat this time of the year. In the winter, Eilat often gets more sunshine than Kyoto. Eilat gets 234 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kyoto receives 140 hours of full sun.
Eilat usually gets less rain in January than Kyoto. Eilat gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Kyoto receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryEilat 14°C (57°F)Kyoto 5°C (40°F)
Should I visit Eilat or Kyoto in the Spring?
Both Kyoto and Eilat are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Eilat throughout the year. Also, many travelers come to Kyoto for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In April, Eilat is generally much warmer than Kyoto. Daily temperatures in Eilat average around 24°C (75°F), and Kyoto fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Eilat. Eilat usually receives more sunshine than Kyoto during spring. Eilat gets 282 hours of sunny skies, while Kyoto receives 176 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Kyoto. In April, Eilat usually receives less rain than Kyoto. Eilat gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Kyoto receives 153 mm (6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilEilat 24°C (75°F)Kyoto 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Kyoto and Eilat
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Apr | 24°C (75°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 153 mm (6 in) |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 154 mm (6 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 251 mm (9.9 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 236 mm (9.3 in) |
| Aug | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) |
| Sep | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
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