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

Should you visit Haifa or Nakhon Ratchasima?

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 Nakhon Ratchasima. 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 Nakhon Ratchasima?

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.

Nakhon Ratchasima

If you're planning on traveling from Bangkok to Isaan, you'll likely make Nakhon Ratchasima your pit stop or home base. However, there is so much more to this sprawling metropolis than just a layover. Underneath the chaos of it all, is a charming and traditional Thai city.

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

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

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

Which is Bigger, Haifa or Nakhon Ratchasima?

Haifa has a larger population, and is about 267300 times larger than the population of Nakhon Ratchasima. When comparing the sizes of Haifa and Nakhon Ratchasima, 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 Nakhon Ratchasima?

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 Nakhon Ratchasima in the Summer?

Both Nakhon Ratchasima 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 Nakhon Ratchasima because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Nakhon Ratchasima. In July, Haifa usually receives less rain than Nakhon Ratchasima. Haifa gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Nakhon Ratchasima receives 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain each month for the summer.

In the summer, Haifa is cooler than Nakhon Ratchasima. Typically, the summer temperatures in Haifa in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Nakhon Ratchasima averages at about 30°C (86°F).

Should I visit Haifa or Nakhon Ratchasima in the Autumn?

Both Nakhon Ratchasima 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 Nakhon Ratchasima year-round.

Nakhon Ratchasima gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Haifa usually gets less rain in October than Nakhon Ratchasima. Haifa gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Nakhon Ratchasima receives 152 mm (6 in) of rain this time of the year.

In October, Haifa is generally cooler than Nakhon Ratchasima. Daily temperatures in Haifa average around 24°C (75°F), and Nakhon Ratchasima fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).

Should I visit Haifa or Nakhon Ratchasima in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Haifa and Nakhon Ratchasima. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Haifa year-round. Nakhon Ratchasima 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 Nakhon Ratchasima. Haifa gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Nakhon Ratchasima receives 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.

Haifa is much colder than Nakhon Ratchasima in the winter. The daily temperature in Haifa averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Nakhon Ratchasima fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).

Should I visit Haifa or Nakhon Ratchasima in the Spring?

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

Haifa usually gets less rain in April than Nakhon Ratchasima. Haifa gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Nakhon Ratchasima receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.

Nakhon Ratchasima can become quite hot in the spring. In the spring, Haifa is much colder than Nakhon Ratchasima. Typically, the spring temperatures in Haifa in April average around 19°C (66°F), and Nakhon Ratchasima averages at about 31°C (89°F).

Typical Weather for Nakhon Ratchasima and Haifa