A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Tel Aviv vs. Leh for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Tel Aviv or Leh?

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

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Tel Aviv or Leh, 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 Leh?

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.

Leh

Leh is a small town located in the Indus river valley at a crossroads of the old trading routes from Kashgar, Tibet, and Kashmir. Today, the town is best known for its Buddhist sites and nearby trekking areas. It is situated in northern India, amidst the mountainous Himalayan range.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Israel, The Best 3-Day Tours from Jerusalem, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from New Delhi, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Mumbai.


Which place is cheaper, Leh 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.

The average daily cost (per person) in Tel Aviv is $162, while the average daily cost in Leh is $47. 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 Leh in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Tel Aviv $87
    Leh $16
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Tel Aviv $174
    Leh $32
Compare Hotels in Tel Aviv and Leh

Looking for a hotel in Tel Aviv or Leh? 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 Leh


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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 Leh Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Tel Aviv $8.84
    Leh $7.62
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
    $1.60
  • Taxi to Airport
    $41

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tel Aviv

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Tel Aviv:

  • Private Arrival Transfer: From Ben Gurion Airport to Tel Aviv City Center: $48
  • Herzliya to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport Private Departure Transfer: $56
  • Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) to Jerusalem Hotels - Private Transfer: $69
  • Sheikh Hussein Crossing Private Transfer to Multi Destination: $75
  • Tel Aviv to Jerusalem - Private Intercity Transfers: $80
  • Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) to Tel Aviv Hotels - Private Transfer: $89
  • Tel Aviv to Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) - Departure Private Transfer: $89
  • Transfer between Tel Aviv and Eilat: $90
  • Tel Aviv Airport Private Transfer To Tel Aviv: $95
  • Private Transfer from Herzlia to Ben Gurion Airport: $116
  • Private Airport Transfer - Great Service: $126
  • TLV transfer - Private ride from Ben Gurion Airport to Tel Aviv: $145

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Leh

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Leh:

  • Ladakh: 5-Day Family Tour with Accommodation & Transfers: $371

Is it cheaper to fly into Tel Aviv or Leh?

Prices for flights to both Leh 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 $49
    Leh $23
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
    $23
  • Dinner for 2 at Vatroshka
    $132
  • Lunch at Segev Sarona
    $34
  • Aroma Iced Coffee
    $3.79
  • Lunch at the airport
    $32

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tel Aviv

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Tel Aviv.

  • Carmel Market Food Tour: $49
  • Tel Aviv Food Tour: The Magic of Carmel Market: $49
  • Carmel Market Food Tour: $60
  • Tel Aviv Skyline & Yaffo Guided food Tour & Shuk Hapishpishim: $90

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Tel Aviv $23
    Leh $14
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
    $80
  • Etzel museum
    $4.06

Tours and Activities in Tel Aviv

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

  • Trail of Independence Quest Experience: $5.75
  • The Story of Gan HaHashmal: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
  • The White City: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of the History of the Bauhaus Style: $9.99
  • The Trail of Independence: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Tel Aviv: $9.99
  • Tel Aviv Jaffo Skyline Sightseeing Cruise of Coast Line: $29
  • Sightseeing Cruise of Tel Aviv and Jaffa Skyline: $29
  • Historic walking tour of Tel Aviv - Secrets of Sarona - Self-Guided Tour: $30
  • Jaffa and Neve Tzedek Neighborhoods Walking Tour: $39
  • Jaffa Walking Tour: Old Jaffa, Jaffa Port, the Flea Market & More: $39
  • Tel Aviv Street Art Tour (Graffiti): $39
  • Jaffa Walking Tour: Old Jaffa, Jaffa Port & the Flea Market: $39
  • Private Tel Aviv Shuk HaCarmel Culinary Cultural Exploration Tour: $40

Tours and Activities in Leh

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Leh are as follows:

  • Airport Pickup with Shanti Stupa-Leh Palace & Monastery Tour: $29
  • "Leh to Pangong Lake Sameday tour: A Day of Tranquil Wonders: $83
  • Overnight Pangong Tour From Leh With Thiksey & Shey Palace: $116
  • Chadar Trek Frozen River Trekking Tour: $305
  • LADAKH TOUR: $638

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Tel Aviv $22
    Leh $5.40

Sample the Local Flavors in Tel Aviv

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Tel Aviv:

  • Pub Crawl and Nightlife Tour with Shots: $22
  • Guided Pub Crawl Night Tour at Tel Aviv: $24
  • Tel Aviv Craft Beers Pub Crawl: $42
  • Bar Crawl tour with local in Tel-Aviv: $150
  • Wine Tour North of Israel from Tel Aviv: $959


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

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 Leh Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Tel Aviv or Leh?

Tel Aviv has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Leh. When comparing the sizes of Tel Aviv and Leh, 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.