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

Should you visit Haifa or Koh Tarutao?

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 Koh Tarutao. 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 Koh Tarutao?

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.

Koh Tarutao

While much of Thailand has been built up into a tourist destination of hotels and resorts, there are spots that are still untouched and covered in the beauty of this part of the world. The unspoiled regions of the Ko Tarutao Marine National Park is 51 islands of rainforest ready for visitors. Established in 1974, the park is the second oldest in the country, and was the setting for the 2002 season of the reality television show Survivor. The park includes stunning coral reefs, pristine white beaches and wildlife of all shapes and sizes. Trek through and keep your eyes out for mouse deer, wild pigs, sea otters, tree pythons, sea eagles, hornbills, reef egrets and so much more.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Israel, The Best Cultural Tours in Israel, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Thailand, and The Best Cultural Tours in Thailand.

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

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

When is the best time to visit Haifa or Koh Tarutao?

Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.

Should I visit Haifa or Koh Tarutao in the Summer?

Both Koh Tarutao and Haifa are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Haifa throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Koh Tarutao because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Koh Tarutao. In July, Haifa usually receives less rain than Koh Tarutao. Haifa gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Koh Tarutao receives 269 mm (10.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.

In July, Haifa is generally around the same temperature as Koh Tarutao. Daily temperatures in Haifa average around 27°C (81°F), and Koh Tarutao fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).

Should I visit Haifa or Koh Tarutao in the Autumn?

Both Koh Tarutao 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. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Koh Tarutao year-round.

November to April is the dry season in Koh Tarutao. May and October is the rainy season in Koh Tarutao. Koh Tarutao gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Haifa usually gets less rain in October than Koh Tarutao. Haifa gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Koh Tarutao receives 281 mm (11.1 in) of rain this time of the year.

Haifa is cooler than Koh Tarutao in the autumn. The daily temperature in Haifa averages around 24°C (75°F) in October, and Koh Tarutao fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).

Should I visit Haifa or Koh Tarutao in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Haifa and Koh Tarutao. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Haifa year-round. Koh Tarutao attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

Haifa gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Haifa usually receives more rain than Koh Tarutao. Haifa gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Koh Tarutao receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the winter.

In the winter, Haifa is much colder than Koh Tarutao. Typically, the winter temperatures in Haifa in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Koh Tarutao averages at about 27°C (80°F).

Should I visit Haifa or Koh Tarutao in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to Haifa as well as Koh Tarutao. Haifa attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Koh Tarutao throughout the year.

Also, November to April in Koh Tarutao is the dry season. May and October in Koh Tarutao is the rainy season. It's quite rainy in Koh Tarutao. Haifa usually gets less rain in April than Koh Tarutao. Haifa gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Koh Tarutao receives 124 mm (4.9 in) of rain this time of the year.

In April, Haifa is generally much colder than Koh Tarutao. Daily temperatures in Haifa average around 19°C (66°F), and Koh Tarutao fluctuates around 29°C (85°F).

Typical Weather for Koh Tarutao and Haifa