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

Should you visit Haifa or Sado?

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 Sado. 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 Sado?

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.

Sado

Sado Island, Japan is located just off the coast of Niigata and is an old gold mining town that has since developed into a quiet summer holiday destination. The island is home to two mountain ranges, O-Sado in the north and Ko-sado in the south, with the popular Kuninaka plain in between the mountain ranges. With the remoteness of the island, it has become a popular destination for tourists to experience old Japan and get away from the busy mainland.

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

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

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

When is the best time to visit Haifa or Sado?

Sado 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 Sado in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Haifa as well as Sado. Haifa attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many travelers come to Sado for the hiking and the family-friendly experiences.

Haifa is a little warmer than Sado in the summer. The daily temperature in Haifa averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Sado fluctuates around 23°C (74°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Haifa this time of the year. In the summer, Haifa often gets more sunshine than Sado. Haifa gets 364 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sado receives 198 hours of full sun.

It's quite rainy in Sado. Haifa usually gets less rain in July than Sado. Haifa gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Sado receives 161 mm (6.3 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Haifa or Sado in the Autumn?

Both Sado and Haifa are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Haifa throughout the year. Also, many visitors come to Sado in the autumn for the hiking trails and the shopping scene.

In the autumn, Haifa is much warmer than Sado. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Haifa in October average around 24°C (75°F), and Sado averages at about 16°C (60°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Haifa. Haifa usually receives more sunshine than Sado during autumn. Haifa gets 274 hours of sunny skies, while Sado receives 155 hours of full sun in the autumn.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Sado. In October, Haifa usually receives less rain than Sado. Haifa gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Sado receives 127 mm (5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

Should I visit Haifa or Sado in the Winter?

Both Sado and Haifa during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Haifa because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, most visitors come to Sado for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.

Sado can be very cold during winter. In January, Haifa is generally much warmer than Sado. Daily temperatures in Haifa average around 14°C (57°F), and Sado fluctuates around 3°C (37°F).

In the winter, Haifa often gets more sunshine than Sado. Haifa gets 184 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sado receives 65 hours of full sun.

Sado gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Haifa. Haifa usually gets less rain in January than Sado. Haifa gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Sado receives 138 mm (5.4 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Haifa or Sado in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Haifa and Sado. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Haifa year-round.

Haifa is much warmer than Sado in the spring. The daily temperature in Haifa averages around 19°C (66°F) in April, and Sado fluctuates around 10°C (51°F).

In Haifa, it's very sunny this time of the year. Haifa usually receives more sunshine than Sado during spring. Haifa gets 269 hours of sunny skies, while Sado receives 194 hours of full sun in the spring.

Sado receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Haifa usually receives less rain than Sado. Haifa gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Sado receives 102 mm (4 in) of rain each month for the spring.

Typical Weather for Sado and Haifa