A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Tiberias vs. Hat Yai for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Tiberias or Hat Yai?

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

Should I visit Tiberias or Hat Yai? 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 Hat Yai?

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.

Hat Yai

The fourth largest city of Thailand, Hat Yai is a popular tourist destination, especially on weekends and holidays for people in neighboring Malaysia and Singapore. It is best known as a commercial hub and shopping destination, and for its floating market and Buddhist temple.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 3-Day Tours from Jerusalem, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Jerusalem, The Best Contiki Tours to Thailand, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Thailand.

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

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

Which is Bigger, Tiberias or Hat Yai?

Hat Yai has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Tiberias. When comparing the sizes of Tiberias and Hat Yai, 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 Tiberias or Hat Yai?

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 Tiberias or Hat Yai in the Summer?

The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Tiberias and Hat Yai. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Tiberias year-round. Hat Yai attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

Hat Yai receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Tiberias usually receives less rain than Hat Yai. Tiberias gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Hat Yai receives 101 mm (4 in) of rain each month for the summer.

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Hat Yai this time of the year. In Tiberias, it's very sunny this time of the year. Tiberias usually receives more sunshine than Hat Yai during summer. Tiberias gets 364 hours of sunny skies, while Hat Yai receives 206 hours of full sun in the summer.

In July, Tiberias is generally around the same temperature as Hat Yai. Daily temperatures in Tiberias average around 28°C (82°F), and Hat Yai fluctuates around 29°C (83°F).

Should I visit Tiberias or Hat Yai in the Autumn?

The autumn brings many poeple to Tiberias as well as Hat Yai. Tiberias attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Hat Yai throughout the year.

May to December in Hat Yai is the rainy season. It's quite rainy in Hat Yai. Tiberias usually gets less rain in October than Hat Yai. Tiberias gets 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Hat Yai receives 284 mm (11.2 in) of rain this time of the year.

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Tiberias this time of the year. In the autumn, Tiberias often gets more sunshine than Hat Yai. Tiberias gets 274 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hat Yai receives 182 hours of full sun.

Tiberias is cooler than Hat Yai in the autumn. The daily temperature in Tiberias averages around 24°C (75°F) in October, and Hat Yai fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).

Should I visit Tiberias or Hat Yai in the Winter?

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

The dry season in Hat Yai is January to April. It rains a lot this time of the year in Hat Yai. In January, Tiberias usually receives less rain than Hat Yai. Tiberias gets 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Hat Yai receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain each month for the winter.

It's quite sunny in Hat Yai. Tiberias usually receives less sunshine than Hat Yai during winter. Tiberias gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Hat Yai receives 221 hours of full sun in the winter.

In the winter, Tiberias is much colder than Hat Yai. Typically, the winter temperatures in Tiberias in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Hat Yai averages at about 28°C (82°F).

Should I visit Tiberias or Hat Yai in the Spring?

Both Hat Yai and Tiberias during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Tiberias because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Hat Yai year-round.

January to April is the dry season in Hat Yai. May to December is the rainy season in Hat Yai. Tiberias usually gets less rain in April than Hat Yai. Tiberias gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Hat Yai receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.

In Hat Yai, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Tiberias. In the spring, Tiberias often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Hat Yai. Tiberias gets 269 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hat Yai receives 265 hours of full sun.

In April, Tiberias is generally cooler than Hat Yai. Daily temperatures in Tiberias average around 20°C (68°F), and Hat Yai fluctuates around 30°C (85°F).

Typical Weather for Hat Yai and Tiberias