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

Should you visit Haifa or Darjiling?

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 Darjiling. 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 Darjiling?

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.

Darjiling

What began as a cluster of villages grew to prominence in the 19th Century when the British first established a hill station here and eventually realized that the climate was well-suited for tea plantations. Darjeeling (or Darjiling) has since become known for its teas in addition to cultural diversity, stunning views, and trekking opportunities.

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Which place is cheaper, Darjiling or Haifa?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Haifa is $125, while the average daily cost in Darjiling is $35. 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 Haifa and Darjiling in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Haifa $75
    Darjiling $13
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Haifa $150
    Darjiling $26
Compare Hotels in Haifa and Darjiling

Looking for a hotel in Haifa or Darjiling? 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 Haifa


Hotels in Darjiling


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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: Haifa Hotel Prices and Darjiling Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Haifa $5.02
    Darjiling $7.47

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Haifa

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

  • Private Airport Transfers to / from Hotel: $351
  • Transfers all over the Holyland: Haifa, TLV, Airport, JLM, Jordan: $195
  • Private Transfer from Haifa Cruise Port to Tel Aviv Airport (TLV): $180
  • Private Transfer from Haifa Cruise Port to Tel Aviv City: $180

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Darjiling

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

  • Private Transfer from Gangtok to Bagdogra: $55
  • Private Transfer Darjeeling Hotels To Bagdogra Airport IXB Drop: $74

Is it cheaper to fly into Haifa or Darjiling?

Prices for flights to both Darjiling and Haifa 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
    Haifa $45
    Darjiling $14
Typical Food Prices in Haifa

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


  • Dinner
    $27

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Haifa $5.79
    Darjiling $12

Tours and Activities in Haifa

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

  • Caesarea, Haifa & Akko Tour / From Jerusalem: $150
  • Caesarea, Haifa & Akko Tour / From Tel-Aviv: $150
  • Caesarea, Haifa, Acre, Rosh Hanikra Private Day Tour: $731
  • Christianity Day Tour: Haifa Port to Nazareth and Sea of Galilee : $295
  • From Tel Aviv: Caesarea, Haifa & Akko Guided Tour: $1,300
  • From Tel Aviv: Northern Israel Coast Private Tour: $999
  • Full Day Tour to Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee: $290
  • Haifa Port Shore Excursion: Nazareth and Sea of Galilee Day Tour from Haifa Port: $120
  • Haifa Port: Full-Day Christianity Cruise to Galilee: $401
  • Haifa Private Tour: $167
  • Haifa, Acre & Rosh Anikra Grottos Haifa Port FullDay Shared Tour: $231
  • Haifa, Acre and Rosh Anikra for Cruises with Licensed Guide: $419

Tours and Activities in Darjiling

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

  • A Full Day Tour Of Darjeeling: $232
  • Best of Darjeeling (Guided Halfday Sightseeing Tour by Car): $82
  • Colonial Heritage Walking Tour in Darjeeling: $31
  • Darjeeling City Tour with Uber: $65
  • Darjeeling Exquisite Estate Tour: $156
  • Darjeeling Full-Day Sightseeing Tour with Guide & Transports: $98
  • Darjeeling Tea Garden Tour : $55
  • Day Trip to Gangtok (Guided Private Sightseeing Experience from Darjeeling): $147
  • Day Trip to Kalimpong (Guided Private Sightseeing Experience from Darjeeling): $147
  • Day Trip to Singalila (Guided Private Sightseeing Experience from Darjeeling): $257
  • Day_Trippers (Darjeeling Full Day Tour).: $109
  • Discover the Spiritual Trails of Darjeeling (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $13

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Haifa $14
    Darjiling $8.76


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Haifa and Darjiling, we can see that Haifa is more expensive. And not only is Darjiling much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Haifa is in Middle East and Darjiling 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 Darjiling would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Darjiling 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 Darjiling.

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


Which is Bigger, Haifa or Darjiling?

Haifa has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Darjiling. When comparing the sizes of Haifa and Darjiling, 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.