Which place is cheaper, Railay Beach or Amman?
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 Amman or Railay Beach?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Amman and Railay Beach. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Amman or Railay Beach?
Amman
Amman is the largest city in of the Hashemite Kingdom of the country of Jordan. It is also the capital city of Jordan and has a population of over four million people. Many people use Amman as a base for venturing out into the rest of Jordan and other surrounding countries. There are many things to see and do in Amman.
Railay Beach
If you're looking to scale great heights and add more achievements to your list during your vacation, consider a trip to the peninsula of Rai Leh, or more commonly Railay Bay or Railay Beach, in the Krabi region of Thailand. This swimming and rock climbing hotspot is known for its towering limestone peaks and gorgeous surrounding scenery.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Thailand, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Thailand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $135Railay Beach $135
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Railay Beach is $135. 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 Amman and Railay Beach in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Railay Beach $70
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Railay Beach $140
Compare Hotels in Amman and Railay Beach
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Railay Beach? 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: Amman Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Railay Beach $28
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Amman
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Amman:
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Bus Ride (for Two)$0.71
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RIde to Airport$28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amman
Also for Amman, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Amman Queen Alia Airport: Bus Transfer from/to Amman North: $7.79
- Private Transfer from Amman Airport to Amman Hotel: $19
- Amman Transfer To Multiple Destinations: $20
- Private Transfer from Amman Airport to Amman City: $21
- Amman Airport Transfer Pickup/Drop-Off: $22
- Airport Transfer To and From Amman: $23
- Amman Airport private Transfers From/To multi destinations: $24
- Amman Airport Private Transfer to Amman: $25
- Amman Airport Luxury Private Transfer to Amman: $25
- Amman Queen Alia Airport (AMM) to Amman hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $26
- Amman hotels to Amman Queen Alia Airport (AMM) - Departure Private Transfer: $26
- From Amman :Private transfer to Airport, Dead Sea and Petra.: $26
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Railay Beach?
Prices for flights to both Railay Beach and Amman 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 dayAmman $58Railay Beach $42
Typical Food Prices in Amman
For Amman, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Pastries$4.23
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Tea$5.64
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amman
For Amman, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Amman by Night Tour with Local Dinner: $35
- private cooking with local chef: $40
- Private 2 Hour Cooking Class with the Locals in Amman: $50
- Guided Food Tour in Downtown: $70
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner Experience: $80
- Private Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant in Amman: $80
- Women-Led Food Tour Through Amman’s Culinary Scene: $80
- The Best Culture&Food Tour With Majd The Local Guide: $81
- Private Madaba Haret Jdoudna Restaurant Lunch or Dinner from Amman: $100
- Amman Food Tours: 3-Hours Guided Walking Food Tour in Amman: $119
- Half Day Cooking Class Experience with Amman Panoramic Tour: $127
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Arak Experience: $140
Typical Food Prices in Railay Beach
Some typical examples of dining costs in Railay Beach are as follows:
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$6.08
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Pizza$5.17
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Railay Beach $25
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Amman by Night Private Tour: $20
- Amman Private City Tour: $20
- Seven Sleepers Cave and King Abdullah Mosque Private Tour: $20
- Amman Old and New Private City Tour: $20
- Amman City Tour Included Shopping Time: $20
- Amman Private City Tour with Local Mansaf Lunch: $20
- Amman Private City Tour with Local Lunch: $20
- Day or Night Walking Tour in Downtown With Local: $25
- Madaba Mount Nebo and Ma'in Private Tour: $30
- Madaba Mount Nebo Baptism and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $30
- Petra Madaba and Mount Nebo Private Guided Tour: $30
- Madaba Mount Nebo Baptism and Ma'in Private Guided Tour: $30
Typical Entertainment Prices in Railay Beach
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Railay Beach are as follows:
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Rock Climbing (for Two)$21
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Railay Beach $16
Typical Alcohol Prices in Railay Beach
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Railay Beach are as follows:
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Beer$1.82
When comparing the travel costs between Amman and Railay Beach, we can see that Railay Beach is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Even though Amman is in Middle East and Railay Beach is in Asia, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Amman Expensive? and Is Railay Beach Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Amman or Railay Beach?
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 Amman or Railay Beach in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Amman as well as Railay Beach. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Railay Beach throughout the year.
August to October in Railay Beach is the rainy season. It's quite rainy in Railay Beach. Amman usually gets less rain in July than Railay Beach. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Railay Beach receives 287 mm (11.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Railay Beach. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Amman this time of the year. In the summer, Amman often gets more sunshine than Railay Beach. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Railay Beach receives 206 hours of full sun.
In July, Amman is generally around the same temperature as Railay Beach. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 25°C (77°F), and Railay Beach fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAmman 25°C (77°F)Railay Beach 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Amman or Railay Beach in the Autumn?
Both Railay Beach and Amman are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amman throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Railay Beach because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The dry season in Railay Beach is December to March. The rainy season in Railay Beach is August to October. It rains a lot this time of the year in Railay Beach. In October, Amman usually receives less rain than Railay Beach. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Railay Beach receives 304 mm (12 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Amman. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Railay Beach during autumn. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies, while Railay Beach receives 181 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Amman is cooler than Railay Beach in the autumn. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 20°C (68°F) in October, and Railay Beach fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAmman 20°C (68°F)Railay Beach 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Amman or Railay Beach in the Winter?
Both Railay Beach and Amman during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Amman because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Railay Beach year-round.
December to March is the dry season in Railay Beach. It rains a lot this time of the year in Amman. Amman usually gets more rain in January than Railay Beach. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Railay Beach receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Railay Beach, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the winter, Amman often gets less sunshine than Railay Beach. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Railay Beach receives 287 hours of full sun.
In the winter, Amman is much colder than Railay Beach. Typically, the winter temperatures in Amman in January average around 8°C (46°F), and Railay Beach averages at about 28°C (82°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAmman 8°C (46°F)Railay Beach 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Amman or Railay Beach in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Railay Beach. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Railay Beach attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Railay Beach receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Amman usually receives less rain than Railay Beach. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Railay Beach receives 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Railay Beach this time of the year. In Amman, it's very sunny this time of the year. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Railay Beach during spring. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies, while Railay Beach receives 249 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Amman is generally much colder than Railay Beach. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 16°C (61°F), and Railay Beach fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAmman 16°C (61°F)Railay Beach 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Railay Beach and Amman
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 318 mm (12.5 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 279 mm (11 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 287 mm (11.3 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 262 mm (10.3 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 399 mm (15.7 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 304 mm (12 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 165 mm (6.5 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
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