A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Tiberias vs. Odisha (Orissa) for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Tiberias or Odisha (Orissa)?

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

Should I visit Tiberias or Odisha (Orissa)? 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 Odisha (Orissa)?

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.

Odisha (Orissa)

Formerly known as Orissa, Odisha is a state in eastern India located on the Bay of Bengal. It is best known for its many ancient Hindu temples and tribal cultures, as well as being a destination for beaches and eco-tourism due to its abundant greenery and wildlife.

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 Cultural Tours in India, and The Best Food and Culinary Tours in India.


Which place is cheaper, Odisha (Orissa) or Tiberias?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Tiberias is $89, while the average daily cost in Odisha (Orissa) is $0.00. 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 Odisha (Orissa) in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Tiberias $56
    Odisha (Orissa) -
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Tiberias $112
    Odisha (Orissa) $0.00
Compare Hotels in Tiberias and Odisha (Orissa)

Looking for a hotel in Tiberias or Odisha (Orissa)? 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 Tiberias


Hotels in Odisha (Orissa)


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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.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Tiberias $4.61
    Odisha (Orissa) -

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Odisha (Orissa)

Also for Odisha (Orissa), here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Bhubaneshwar Temple Tour with Private Transfer: $211
  • Private Departure Transfer from Hotel to Bhubaneswar Airport: $22
  • Private Transfer from Bhubaneswar to Biju Patnaik (BBI) Airport: $37
  • Private Transfer from Biju Patnaik (BBI) Airport to Bhubaneswar: $37

Is it cheaper to fly into Tiberias or Odisha (Orissa)?

Prices for flights to both Odisha (Orissa) 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Tiberias $28
    Odisha (Orissa) -
Typical Food Prices in Tiberias

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


  • Lunch for Two
    $5.38
  • Pastry
    $1.88

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Tiberias $11
    Odisha (Orissa) -
Typical Entertainment Prices in Tiberias

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


  • Two Bikes for Day
    $32

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 Odisha (Orissa)

For Odisha (Orissa), here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Heritage & Cultural Walk of Bhubaneswar (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $13
  • Spiritual Trails of Bhubaneswar (3 Hours Guided Temples Tour with Tuk Tuk Ride): $25
  • Bhubaneswar Food Crawl (2 Hours Guided Local Food Tasting Tour): $25
  • History Buffs Trails in Bhubaneswar (3 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $25
  • 6-hour Temples tour of Bhubaneswar including hotel pick-up & drop-off: $63
  • Bhubaneswar: 3-hour Day Tour to Udayagiri-Khandagiri and Dhaula Hills : $66
  • 8-hours Full Day Tour of Bhubaneswar including Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off: $78
  • Discover Dhauli Shanti Stupa Bhubaneswar(Guided Halfday Sightseeing Tour by Car): $82
  • Best of Bhubaneswar (Guided Halfday Sightseeing Tour by Car): $82
  • Konark and Chilika Lake: A Private Day Tour from Bhubaneshwar: $83
  • Bhubaneshwar city tour in a private car with professional guide: $90
  • Bhubaneswar city tour & Konark Sun Temple in private car with guide: $96

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Tiberias $17
    Odisha (Orissa) -

Sample the Local Flavors in Odisha (Orissa)

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Odisha (Orissa):

  • Pub Crawl Bhubaneswar: $39


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

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