A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Tel Aviv vs. Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Tel Aviv or Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Tel Aviv or Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, 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: Tel Aviv or Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park?

Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv is the second largest city in Israel and is situated on the Mediterranean coast 60 kilometers north of Jerusalem. It's a rapidly growing city and is one of the most modern and cosmopolitan cities in Israel. The official name is Tel Aviv-Yafo because the city has grown to include the ancient port city of Yafo. If you're looking for an embassy, you are likely to find it in Tel Aviv, despite Jerusalem being the official capital of Israel.

Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park

Spanning the Japanese prefectures of Yamanashi, Shizuoka, Kanagawa and Tokyo, Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park is a natural area with beautiful scenery as well as a number of popular tourist spots. Some of its highlights include Mount Fuji, Fuji Five Lakes, Hakone, the Izu Peninsula, and the Izu Islands, offering a geographic range of natural hot springs, coastlines, mountainous areas, lakes, and more than 1,000 volcanic islands.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Israel, The Best 3-Day Tours from Jerusalem, The Best 2-Week Tours from Tokyo, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Japan.


Which place is cheaper, Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park or Tel Aviv?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

  • Tel Aviv Prices
    Israel Prices
    Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park Prices
    Japan Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Tel Aviv $201
    Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park $96

The average daily cost (per person) in Tel Aviv is $201, while the average daily cost in Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park is $96. 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 Tel Aviv and Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Tel Aviv $109
    Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park $48
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Tel Aviv $218
    Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park $96
Compare Hotels in Tel Aviv and Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park

Looking for a hotel in Tel Aviv or Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park? 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.

Hotels in Tel Aviv


Hotels in Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park


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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: Tel Aviv Hotel Prices and Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Tel Aviv $11
    Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park $25
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Tel Aviv

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Tel Aviv are as follows:


  • Local Bus to Central Bus Station
    $1.99
  • Taxi to Airport
    $51

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tel Aviv

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Tel Aviv:

  • Private Transfers and Chauffeur Services: $300
  • Tel Aviv Private Transfer to Tel Aviv Airport TLV in Business Car: $292
  • Haifa to Tel Aviv or (TLV) Airport Transfers (Arrival/Departure): $290
  • Private Transfer from Herzlia to Jerusalem: $247
  • Tel Aviv Private Transfer To Dead Sea: $240
  • Tel Aviv Airport Private Transfer To Dead Sea: $240
  • Private Transfer from Tel Aviv hotels to Haifa Cruise Port: $229
  • Private Transfer from Tel Aviv Int Airport (TLV) to Ashdod Port: $229
  • Private Transfer from Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) to Haifa Cruise Port: $229
  • Private Transfer: Jerusalem Hotels ↔ Ben Gurion Airport: $210
  • Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) to Jerusalem - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $187
  • Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) to Jerusalem - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $173

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park

Also for Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • From Hakone: One Way Bus Transfer to Lake Kawaguchiko: $57
  • Fuji Forest Hiking 4 hr Tour with a Nature Guide with Transfer: $124

Is it cheaper to fly into Tel Aviv or Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park?

Prices for flights to both Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park and Tel Aviv 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Tel Aviv $61
    Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park $32
Typical Food Prices in Tel Aviv

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Tel Aviv:


  • Dinner for Two
    $28
  • Dinner for 2 at Vatroshka
    $164
  • Lunch at Segev Sarona
    $43
  • Aroma Iced Coffee
    $4.73
  • Lunch at the airport
    $40

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Tel Aviv $29
    Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park $11
Typical Entertainment Prices in Tel Aviv

Here are a few typical costs in Tel Aviv for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • Masada tour from Tel Aviv
    $100
  • Etzel museum
    $5.07

Tours and Activities in Tel Aviv

Here are a few actual costs in Tel Aviv for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • 30-minute Sightseeing Cruise of Tel Aviv and Jaffa Skyline: $29
  • A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Israel’s Neve Tzedek: $7.99
  • Best of Jerusalem Full-Day Tour from Tel Aviv: $89
  • Best of Tel Aviv, Jaffa & Carmel Market Tour: $89
  • Bethlehem, Jericho, and Jordan River Day Tour from Tel Aviv: $109
  • Bethlehem, Jerusalem Desert and Monasteries Tour from Jerusalem or Tel Aviv: $125
  • Caesarea Haifa and Akko Tour from Tel Aviv: $99
  • Carmel Market Highlights Tour A Culinary Journey in Tel Aviv: $70
  • Carmel Market Tasting Tour: $78
  • Carmel Market Tasting Tour - LocaLocal: $145
  • Carmel Market Tour: $200
  • Day Tour to Jerusalem and Bethlehem from Tel Aviv: $121

Tours and Activities in Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park.

  • Washi Making Experience in Hakone(50 min): $21
  • Easygoing Nature Walk in Hakone Tour: $38
  • 2 Hour Onsen Calligraphy Experience: $60
  • Fuji River Rafting Adventure near Mt.Fuji: $82
  • From Hakone: Mt Fuji and Lake Kawaguchiko Area Bus Tour: $108
  • Hakone Old Tokaido Road Hiking Tour to Hakone Shrine: $127
  • Supreme Sencha: Tea Ceremony & Making Experience in Hakone: $127
  • Mount Fuji Scenic EBike Tour for Cruise Travelers: $127
  • Mt. Fuji Private Guided E-Bike Tour : Fuji City: $127
  • Traverse Outer Rim of Hakone Caldera and Enjoy Onsen Hiking Tour: $152
  • Walk the Ancient Pilgrim Paths of Mt. Fuji – Private Tour: $152
  • Hakone 6 hour Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide: $168

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Tel Aviv $27
    Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park $7.97

Sample the Local Flavors in Tel Aviv

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Tel Aviv:

  • Tel Aviv Pub Crawl: $26
  • Guided Pub Crawl Night Tour at Tel Aviv: $29


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tel Aviv and Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, we can see that Tel Aviv is more expensive. And not only is Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tel Aviv is in Middle East and Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park 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 Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park 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 Tel Aviv would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tel Aviv than you might in Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Tel Aviv Expensive? and Is Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park Expensive?.