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

Should you visit Haifa or Pai?

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 Pai. 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 Pai?

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.

Pai

As the lush green mountains adorn the blue horizon amidst its creamy clouds, Pai, in northern Thailand, works as one of the many hubs for some of the world's most exciting cultural adventures and natural wonders. Within this small town just north of the Mae Hong Son Province, near the Myanmar border, Pai lays on the Pai River and holds a population of no more than 2,500. Despite its geographical insignificance, this town attracts a wide array of tourists. From breathtaking waterfalls to relaxing hot springs, you will find yourself astonished at how much this little city holds within its borders.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Israel, The Best Cultural Tours in Israel, The Best G Adventures Tours to Thailand, and The Best 3-Day Tours from Phuket.

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

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

When is the best time to visit Haifa or Pai?

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 Pai in the Summer?

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

It rains a lot this time of the year in Pai. In July, Haifa usually receives less rain than Pai. Haifa gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Pai receives 211 mm (8.3 in) of rain each month for the summer.

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Haifa. Haifa usually receives more sunshine than Pai during summer. Haifa gets 364 hours of sunny skies, while Pai receives 146 hours of full sun in the summer.

Haifa is around the same temperature as Pai in the summer. The daily temperature in Haifa averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Pai fluctuates around 29°C (85°F).

Should I visit Haifa or Pai in the Autumn?

Both Pai 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 Pai year-round.

Pai gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Haifa usually gets less rain in October than Pai. Haifa gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Pai receives 115 mm (4.5 in) of rain this time of the year.

In Pai, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Haifa. In the autumn, Haifa often gets more sunshine than Pai. Haifa gets 274 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pai receives 226 hours of full sun.

In the autumn, Haifa is cooler than Pai. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Haifa in October average around 24°C (75°F), and Pai averages at about 29°C (84°F).

Should I visit Haifa or Pai in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Haifa and Pai. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Haifa year-round. Pai 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 Pai. Haifa gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Pai receives 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Pai this time of the year. Haifa usually receives less sunshine than Pai during winter. Haifa gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Pai receives 283 hours of full sun in the winter.

In January, Haifa is generally much colder than Pai. Daily temperatures in Haifa average around 14°C (57°F), and Pai fluctuates around 24°C (74°F).

Should I visit Haifa or Pai in the Spring?

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

Haifa usually gets less rain in April than Pai. Haifa gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Pai receives 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Pai. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Haifa this time of the year. In the spring, Haifa often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Pai. Haifa gets 269 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pai receives 275 hours of full sun.

The heat can be very extreme in Pai. Haifa is much colder than Pai in the spring. The daily temperature in Haifa averages around 19°C (66°F) in April, and Pai fluctuates around 32°C (89°F).

Typical Weather for Pai and Haifa