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

Should you visit Tiberias or Koh Chang?

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

Should I visit Tiberias or Koh Chang? 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 Koh Chang?

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.

Koh Chang

Most people pick Thailand for their destination because they're anxious to collapse on a breathtaking beach. If that is you, Ko Chang does not disappoint. As one the country's most beautiful islands, Ko Chang is full of white beaches and incredible wildlife. Beware, though, you're not the only one with Ko Chang in mind. During the high season, the island can become quite crowded with tourists.

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 Adventure Tours to Thailand, and The Best Eco Tours in Thailand.

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

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

When is the best time to visit Tiberias or Koh Chang?

Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.

Should I visit Tiberias or Koh Chang in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Tiberias as well as Koh Chang. Tiberias attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Koh Chang throughout the year.

It's quite rainy in Koh Chang. Tiberias usually gets less rain in July than Koh Chang. Tiberias gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Koh Chang receives 440 mm (17.3 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 summer, Tiberias often gets more sunshine than Koh Chang. Tiberias gets 364 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Koh Chang receives 143 hours of full sun.

Tiberias is around the same temperature as Koh Chang in the summer. The daily temperature in Tiberias averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Koh Chang fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).

Should I visit Tiberias or Koh Chang in the Autumn?

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

The dry season in Koh Chang is November to February. The rainy season in Koh Chang is June to October. It rains a lot this time of the year in Koh Chang. In October, Tiberias usually receives less rain than Koh Chang. Tiberias gets 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Koh Chang receives 280 mm (11 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Tiberias. Tiberias usually receives more sunshine than Koh Chang during autumn. Tiberias gets 274 hours of sunny skies, while Koh Chang receives 193 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In the autumn, Tiberias is cooler than Koh Chang. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Tiberias in October average around 24°C (75°F), and Koh Chang averages at about 27°C (81°F).

Should I visit Tiberias or Koh Chang in the Winter?

Both Koh Chang and Tiberias during the winter 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 Koh Chang year-round.

November to February is the dry season in Koh Chang. Tiberias usually gets more rain in January than Koh Chang. Tiberias gets 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Koh Chang receives 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain this time of the year.

In Koh Chang, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the winter, Tiberias often gets less sunshine than Koh Chang. Tiberias gets 184 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Koh Chang receives 282 hours of full sun.

In January, Tiberias is generally much colder than Koh Chang. Daily temperatures in Tiberias average around 14°C (57°F), and Koh Chang fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).

Should I visit Tiberias or Koh Chang in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Tiberias and Koh Chang. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Tiberias year-round. Koh Chang attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

Also, June to October is the rainy season in Koh Chang. Koh Chang receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Tiberias usually receives less rain than Koh Chang. Tiberias gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Koh Chang receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Koh Chang this time of the year. In Tiberias, it's very sunny this time of the year. Tiberias usually receives more sunshine than Koh Chang during spring. Tiberias gets 269 hours of sunny skies, while Koh Chang receives 247 hours of full sun in the spring.

Tiberias is cooler than Koh Chang in the spring. The daily temperature in Tiberias averages around 20°C (68°F) in April, and Koh Chang fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).

Typical Weather for Koh Chang and Tiberias