A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Haifa vs. Atami for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Haifa or Atami?

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 Haifa and Atami. 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: Haifa or Atami?

Haifa

Located on the northern Mediterranean coast of Israel, Haifa is Israel's third largest city. It is also a beautiful and strategically located city near the border with Lebanon. The population of Haifa, which is approximately 300,000, is surprisingly diverse. There are Jews, Muslim, and Christian Arabs throughout the city. While Haifa is an industrial city with a strong work ethic and a good job base, it is also a beautiful city with many gardens and a stunning coastline. Today the job base has increasingly become technology based with some large companies such as Google and Microsoft offering employment in the area. Haifa University is also the country's top technology university.

Atami

Sharing a home with the famous Mount Fuji inside the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, Atami is a Japanese city set on the seaside of the Izu Peninsula. With volcanic hills and natural hot springs, visitors are very much drawn to the unique landscape of the place. There are many hot springs resorts that take advantage of the area's natural features, which have been attracting visitors since the 8th century.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Israel, The Best Cultural Tours in Israel, The Best 10-Day Tours from Tokyo, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Tokyo.

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

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

Which is Bigger, Haifa or Atami?

Haifa has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Atami. When comparing the sizes of Haifa and Atami, 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 Haifa or Atami?

Atami has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Haifa experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.

Should I visit Haifa or Atami in the Summer?

Both Atami and Haifa are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Haifa throughout the year. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Atami because of the beaches and the family-friendly experiences.

In the summer, Haifa is around the same temperature as Atami. Typically, the summer temperatures in Haifa in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Atami averages at about 26°C (78°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Haifa. Haifa usually receives more sunshine than Atami during summer. Haifa gets 364 hours of sunny skies, while Atami receives 140 hours of full sun in the summer.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Atami. In July, Haifa usually receives less rain than Atami. Haifa gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Atami receives 202 mm (8 in) of rain each month for the summer.

Should I visit Haifa or Atami in the Autumn?

Both Atami and Haifa during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Haifa because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, the shopping scene are the main draw to Atami this time of year.

In October, Haifa is generally a little warmer than Atami. Daily temperatures in Haifa average around 24°C (75°F), and Atami fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).

It's quite sunny in Haifa. In the autumn, Haifa often gets more sunshine than Atami. Haifa gets 274 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Atami receives 130 hours of full sun.

Atami gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Haifa usually gets less rain in October than Atami. Haifa gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Atami receives 154 mm (6.1 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Haifa or Atami in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Haifa and Atami. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Haifa year-round. Also, many travelers come to Atami for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

Haifa is much warmer than Atami in the winter. The daily temperature in Haifa averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Atami fluctuates around 5°C (42°F).

Haifa usually receives more sunshine than Atami during winter. Haifa gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Atami receives 162 hours of full sun in the winter.

Haifa gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Haifa usually receives more rain than Atami. Haifa gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Atami receives 73 mm (2.9 in) of rain each month for the winter.

Should I visit Haifa or Atami in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to Haifa as well as Atami. Haifa attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many visitors come to Atami in the spring for the beaches.

In the spring, Haifa is a little warmer than Atami. Typically, the spring temperatures in Haifa in April average around 19°C (66°F), and Atami averages at about 14°C (57°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Haifa this time of the year. In the spring, Haifa often gets more sunshine than Atami. Haifa gets 269 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Atami receives 161 hours of full sun.

It's quite rainy in Atami. Haifa usually gets less rain in April than Atami. Haifa gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Atami receives 163 mm (6.4 in) of rain this time of the year.

Typical Weather for Atami and Haifa