Which place is cheaper, Gili Trawangan or Tiberias?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Tiberias or Gili Trawangan?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Tiberias or Gili Trawangan? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Tiberias or Gili Trawangan?
Tiberias
Tiberias is a major tourist destination in Israel. It's positioned on the western side of the Sea of Galilee and is a popular spot for Israeli and international tourists alike. The town itself offers great views of the beautiful blue waters and the surrounding green hills. Tiberias is also considered to be one of the Jewish Four Holy Cities. Many people also use Tiberias as a jumping off point to explore the Golan Heights area.
Gili Trawangan
Gili Trawangan, known as Gili T, is the most visited of the three Gili Islands, located on the northeast side of Lombok. These islands are known for world-class diving and snorkeling spots. It's not hard to see why, considering that any direction you step off the shoreline, there's a beautiful underwater world to explore.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Religious Tours in Israel, The Best Luxury Tours to Israel, The Best Tours for Seniors to Indonesia, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Indonesia.
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Tiberias Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTiberias $137Gili Trawangan $37
The average daily cost (per person) in Tiberias is $137, while the average daily cost in Gili Trawangan is $37. 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 Tiberias and Gili Trawangan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTiberias $70Gili Trawangan $21
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTiberias $140Gili Trawangan $42
Compare Hotels in Tiberias and Gili Trawangan
Looking for a hotel in Tiberias or Gili Trawangan? 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: Tiberias Hotel Prices and Gili Trawangan Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tiberias $5.79Gili Trawangan $2.46
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gili Trawangan
Also for Gili Trawangan, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Convenient Transfers from Gili Islands to Lombok Hotels: $43
- Private Speedboat transfer Between Lombok and Gili Islands: $14
- Ticket Gili Trawangan Luxury Speedboat Transfer to Bali: $28
Is it cheaper to fly into Tiberias or Gili Trawangan?
Prices for flights to both Gili Trawangan and Tiberias 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 dayTiberias $61Gili Trawangan $11
Typical Food Prices in Tiberias
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Tiberias:
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Lunch for Two$6.76
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Pastry$2.37
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Gili Trawangan
For Gili Trawangan, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Learn to cook Indonesian food at Gili Cooking Classes Trawangan: $39
- Indonesian Food Cooking Class of Gili Air: $39
- Gili Trawangan Sunset BBQ Dinner Cruise with snorkeling: $86
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tiberias $13Gili Trawangan $3.55
Typical Entertainment Prices in Tiberias
Here are a few typical costs in Tiberias for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Two Bikes for Day$41
Tours and Activities in Tiberias
Here are a few actual costs in Tiberias for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Culinary Day Tour of the Galilee: $287
- Haifa Shore Excursion: Nazareth and the Galilee - for cruise ship guests only: $115
- Safed Wine & Cheese Tour: $250
- Shabbat Experience in Tzfat with Wine Pairing: $160
Tours and Activities in Gili Trawangan
For Gili Trawangan, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Experience The Gili Fireshow with Cocktail: $9.75
- 3 Island Snorkeling Tour and Turtle Sanctuary with GoPro: $12
- Gili Snorkeling Tour: Swim with Turtles & Go Pro Documentation: $14
- Group Snorkeling Tour Gili Islands Including GoPro Documentation: $14
- From Gili Islands Snorkeling Boat Tour: $15
- Gili Islands Snorkel Tour - Explore an Underwater Paradise: $16
- Gili Islands Turtle and Coral Snorkeling Adventure: $16
- Gili Islands Sunset Boat Tour and Snorkeling: $17
- Turtle Snorkeling and Underwater Statues Tour from Gili Air: $17
- High Speed Ferry Ticket from Gili Trawangan to Bali: $26
- Cycling Tour with Snorkeling and Viewpoint: $31
- Gili Islands: Snorkeling Tour with Turtles and Statues: $32
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTiberias $21Gili Trawangan $3.28
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tiberias and Gili Trawangan, we can see that Tiberias is more expensive. And not only is Gili Trawangan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tiberias is in Middle East and Gili Trawangan 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 Gili Trawangan would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Gili Trawangan 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 Tiberias would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tiberias than you might in Gili Trawangan.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Tiberias Expensive? and Is Gili Trawangan Expensive?.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.