Which place is cheaper, Ottawa or Jerusalem?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Jerusalem or Ottawa?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Jerusalem or Ottawa, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Jerusalem or Ottawa?
Jerusalem
Jerusalem is the capital city of Israel, as well as one of the most historically rich cities in the world. It is also the largest city in the country. While Tel Aviv holds many of the responsibilities of a capital city, officially, Jerusalem is still considered the capital. It is important to note that most countries have their embassies in Tel Aviv, not in Jerusalem.
Ottawa
Ottawa is the capital city of Canada, located on the Ontario side of the Ottawa River. A city of many ethnic populations, Ottawa is uniquely bilingual with English as the first language of the population's majority and French as a close second. It is best known as the nation's capital, which is centered on Parliament Hill, an architectural landmark as well as the seat of government.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Israel, The Best Budget Tours to Israel, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Canada, and The Best Coach Bus Tours in Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayJerusalem $108Ottawa $123
The average daily cost (per person) in Jerusalem is $108, while the average daily cost in Ottawa is $123. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Jerusalem and Ottawa in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personJerusalem $64Ottawa $18
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomJerusalem $128Ottawa $36
Compare Hotels in Jerusalem and Ottawa
Looking for a hotel in Jerusalem or Ottawa? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Jerusalem Hotel Prices and Ottawa Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Jerusalem $6.74Ottawa $7.27
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Local Bus$3.17
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Light Rail Jerusalem$9.82
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jerusalem
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Jerusalem:
- VIP transfer between Ben Gurion Airport and Jerusalem: $130
- VIP Transfer between Ben Gurion Airport and Jerusalem: $130
- Transfer Between Tel Aviv city and Jerusalem city: $215
- Private Transfer: From Jerusalem to Tel Aviv: $95
- Private Transfer from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv: $247
- Private Transfer from Dead Sea Hotels to Aqaba Airport: $160
- Private Jerusalem Departure Transfer - Hotel/Accommodation to Tel Aviv Airport: $48
- Private Intercity Transfer - from your Jerusalem hotel to your Tel Aviv hotel: $90
- Private Airport Transfers to/from Hotel: $148
- Jerusalem to Petra Private Transfer: $300
- Jerusalem to Ben Gurion Airport Private Transfer: $150
- Jerusalem to Allenby Bridge Private Transfer: $130
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ottawa
Also for Ottawa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Arrival Transfer from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier Airport YOW: $40
- Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier Airport YOW Private Arrival/Departure Shuttle Transfer : $52
- Private Arrival Transfer in Ottawa Airport : $52
- Ottawa to Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier Airport (YOW) - Departure Private Transfer: $66
- Private Transfer from Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Ottawa City: $66
Is it cheaper to fly into Jerusalem or Ottawa?
Prices for flights to both Ottawa and Jerusalem change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayJerusalem $32Ottawa $17
Typical Food Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of dining costs in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Orange Juice$2.69
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Watermelon$4.04
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Lunch$12
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Food at Market$15
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Juice$2.69
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Bagels$8.07
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Lunch for 2$15
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Snacks$5.65
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Jerusalem
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Jerusalem.
- Private Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant from Dead Sea: $96
- Private Madaba Haret Jdoudna Restaurant Lunch or Dinner from Dead Sea: $115
- The Best Food Tour in Jerusalem-Perfect for Viral Travel Content: $117
- Christmas Eve in Israel: Jerusalem Sightseeing Tour with Dinner and Midnight Mass Viewing in Bethlehem: $125
- Experience Shabbat With Dinner In Jerusalem: $170
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ottawa
For Ottawa, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Oh Canada Eh!? Dinner Musical : $71
- Taste of the ByWard Market Food Tour: $79
- Evening Taste of the ByWard Market Food Tour: $82
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Jerusalem $8.55Ottawa $40
Typical Entertainment Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Cooking Classes for 2$34
Tours and Activities in Jerusalem
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Jerusalem are as follows:
- 2 Days Bethlehem, Herodion, Judean Desert Monasteries and Jericho Private Tour: $275
- Political Private Tour Ramallah: $140
- (From Jerusalem) One-Day Tour to Bethlehem Jericho & Jordan River Qasr alyahood: $99
- 2 Hour Shooting Experience: $173
- 360 Virtual Tour of Ancient Jerusalem: $6.00
- Amazing Family Tour in Jerusalem: $505
- Ashdod Shore Excursion: Jerusalem and Bethlehem - for cruise ship guests only: $115
- Best of Jerusalem Day Tour from Jerusalem: $102
- Best of Jerusalem Full-Day Tour from Jerusalem: $69
- Bethlehem & Dead Sea Day Tour from Jerusalem & Tel Aviv: $147
- Bethlehem Alternative Tour: $90
- Bethlehem Christian Guided Tour: $20
Tours and Activities in Ottawa
For Ottawa, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.46
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour: $6.46
- Ottawa Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.57
- Explore Canada Through Ottawa's Eyes with Walking Tours Through The City: $6.69
- Ottawa's Hidden History: A Self Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- A Self Guided Audio Tour of Ottawa's Hidden History: $6.99
- Ottawa Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Ottawa by Wacky Walks: $10
- Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Ottawa by Crazy Dash: $10
- Unique Scavenger Hunt Experience in Ottawa by Operation City Quest: $10
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayJerusalem $16Ottawa $18
Typical Alcohol Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Beer$4.84
Sample the Local Flavors in Ottawa
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Ottawa:
- Epic Ottawa Bar Crawl: By Let’s Roam: $12
When comparing the travel costs between Jerusalem and Ottawa, we can see that Ottawa is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Even though Jerusalem is in Middle East and Ottawa is in North America, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Jerusalem Expensive? and Is Ottawa Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Jerusalem or Ottawa?
Ottawa has a larger population, and is about 14% larger than the population of Jerusalem. When comparing the sizes of Jerusalem and Ottawa, 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 Jerusalem or Ottawa?
Ottawa has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Jerusalem experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Jerusalem or Ottawa in the Summer?
Both Ottawa and Jerusalem during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Jerusalem because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In July, Jerusalem is generally around the same temperature as Ottawa. Daily temperatures in Jerusalem average around 23°C (73°F), and Ottawa fluctuates around 21°C (71°F).
In Ottawa, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Jerusalem. In the summer, Jerusalem often gets more sunshine than Ottawa. Jerusalem gets 364 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ottawa receives 268 hours of full sun.
Jerusalem usually gets less rain in July than Ottawa. Jerusalem gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Ottawa receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyJerusalem 23°C (73°F)Ottawa 21°C (71°F)
Should I visit Jerusalem or Ottawa in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Jerusalem and Ottawa. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Jerusalem year-round.
Jerusalem is much warmer than Ottawa in the autumn. The daily temperature in Jerusalem averages around 19°C (66°F) in October, and Ottawa fluctuates around 9°C (48°F).
In Jerusalem, it's very sunny this time of the year. Jerusalem usually receives more sunshine than Ottawa during autumn. Jerusalem gets 274 hours of sunny skies, while Ottawa receives 116 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Jerusalem usually receives less rain than Ottawa. Jerusalem gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Ottawa receives 75 mm (3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberJerusalem 19°C (66°F)Ottawa 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Jerusalem or Ottawa in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Jerusalem as well as Ottawa. Jerusalem attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
It's quite cold in Ottawa in the winter. In the winter, Jerusalem is much warmer than Ottawa. Typically, the winter temperatures in Jerusalem in January average around 8°C (46°F), and Ottawa averages at about -10°C (14°F).
In the winter, Jerusalem often gets more sunshine than Ottawa. Jerusalem gets 184 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ottawa receives 93 hours of full sun.
Jerusalem usually gets more rain in January than Ottawa. Jerusalem gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Ottawa receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryJerusalem 8°C (46°F)Ottawa -10°C (14°F)
Should I visit Jerusalem or Ottawa in the Spring?
Both Ottawa and Jerusalem are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Jerusalem throughout the year.
In April, Jerusalem is generally much warmer than Ottawa. Daily temperatures in Jerusalem average around 16°C (61°F), and Ottawa fluctuates around 6°C (44°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Jerusalem. Jerusalem usually receives more sunshine than Ottawa during spring. Jerusalem gets 269 hours of sunny skies, while Ottawa receives 180 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Jerusalem usually receives less rain than Ottawa. Jerusalem gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Ottawa receives 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilJerusalem 16°C (61°F)Ottawa 6°C (44°F)
Typical Weather for Ottawa and Jerusalem
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | -10°C (14°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | -9°C (16°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 6°C (44°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (71°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | -7°C (20°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
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