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

Should you visit Haifa or Vang Vieng?

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 Vang Vieng. 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 Vang Vieng?

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.

Vang Vieng

Vang Vieng is a town in the Vientiane province of Laos that sits along the banks of the Nam Song River. With its beautifully carved karst topography cliffs towering over the winding river, the area has become very tourist-oriented for those seeking to explore the outdoor wonders. People from all over come to engage in the unique landscape-mountain biking, trekking, kayaking, caving, swimming, and rock climbing, amongst others.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Israel, The Best Cultural Tours in Israel, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Laos, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Laos.

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

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

Which is Bigger, Haifa or Vang Vieng?

Haifa has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Vang Vieng. When comparing the sizes of Haifa and Vang Vieng, 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 Vang Vieng?

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 Vang Vieng in the Summer?

The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Haifa and Vang Vieng. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Haifa year-round. Vang Vieng attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

In July, Haifa usually receives less rain than Vang Vieng. Haifa gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Vang Vieng receives 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the summer.

In Haifa, it's very sunny this time of the year. Haifa usually receives more sunshine than Vang Vieng during summer. Haifa gets 364 hours of sunny skies, while Vang Vieng receives 141 hours of full sun in the summer.

In July, Haifa is generally a little warmer than Vang Vieng. Daily temperatures in Haifa average around 27°C (81°F), and Vang Vieng fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).

Should I visit Haifa or Vang Vieng in the Autumn?

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

Haifa usually gets less rain in October than Vang Vieng. Haifa gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Vang Vieng receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Vang Vieng. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Haifa this time of the year. In the autumn, Haifa often gets more sunshine than Vang Vieng. Haifa gets 274 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vang Vieng receives 222 hours of full sun.

Haifa is around the same temperature as Vang Vieng in the autumn. The daily temperature in Haifa averages around 24°C (75°F) in October, and Vang Vieng fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).

Should I visit Haifa or Vang Vieng in the Winter?

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

It's quite rainy in Haifa. In January, Haifa usually receives more rain than Vang Vieng. Haifa gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Vang Vieng receives 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.

It's quite sunny in Vang Vieng. Haifa usually receives less sunshine than Vang Vieng during winter. Haifa gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Vang Vieng receives 254 hours of full sun in the winter.

In the winter, Haifa is much colder than Vang Vieng. Typically, the winter temperatures in Haifa in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Vang Vieng averages at about 24°C (75°F).

Should I visit Haifa or Vang Vieng in the Spring?

Both Vang Vieng and Haifa during the spring 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 Vang Vieng year-round.

Vang Vieng gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Haifa usually gets less rain in April than Vang Vieng. Haifa gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Vang Vieng receives 188 mm (7.4 in) of rain this time of the year.

In Vang Vieng, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Haifa. In the spring, Haifa often gets more sunshine than Vang Vieng. Haifa gets 269 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vang Vieng receives 230 hours of full sun.

In April, Haifa is generally cooler than Vang Vieng. Daily temperatures in Haifa average around 19°C (66°F), and Vang Vieng fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).

Typical Weather for Vang Vieng and Haifa