Should you visit Aqaba or Antalya?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Aqaba or Antalya, this travel cost comparison can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Aqaba
Aqaba is a port city in Jordan, in fact, it is the only port city in the country. This city is located on the Gulf of Aqaba on the Red Sea, which is in the southern part of Jordan. The city is still being developed; many of its facilities and infrastructures are being improved. The population of Aqaba is about 190,000 and the city has been key in developing Jordan's economy via trade and tourism.
Antalya
Antalya is the largest city along Turkey's Mediterranean coast and the eighth largest city in the country with over one million people in the metropolitan area. The city dates back to about 200 BC when it was settled by the Attalid Dynasty of Pergamon and soon conquered by the Romans. The city was ruled by several different groups and most recently was transferred to Italian suzerainty following World War I. It became part of Turkey following the War of Independence. The city has seen an influx of development in recent years and it has grown into a tourism mecca with more than 12 million visitors in 2014.
Which city is cheaper, Antalya or Aqaba?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Aqaba is $102, while the average daily cost in Antalya is $54. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Aqaba and Antalya in more detail.
Accommodation
A hotel room in Aqaba is about $94 This assumes double occupancy and modest accommodations.
An average hotel room with basic furnishings costs about $52 in Antalya For the most convenient locations and nicer amenities you can expect to pay a bit more.
Food
On average, meal and food prices in Aqaba cost around $34 per person, per day. While this price can vary widely by location, the type of restaurant, and the amount of food ordered, a typical meal often costs around $14.
On average, meal and food prices in Antalya cost around $18 per person, per day. While this price can vary widely by location, the type of restaurant, and the amount of food ordered, a typical meal often costs around $7.20.
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Food
Meals for one day
Aqaba $34
Antalya $18
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Aqaba
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Aqaba.
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Suhaila (The Authentic Cooking Experience):
$50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antalya
For Antalya, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Giza Pyramids Sound and Light Show with Dinner:
$83
Local Transportation
The average price of local transportation around Aqaba is $19 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
Antalya's transportation costs can vary by the type of transport chosen by visitors. Naturally, taxis and private drivers cost much more than public transportation options. On average, visitors spend $8.73 per person, per day on transportation in Antalya.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aqaba
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aqaba:
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Private Transfer: Aqaba Hotels to Aqaba Airport:
$27
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Private Transfer: Aqaba Airport to Sheikh Hussein Border or vice versa:
$193
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Private Transfer: Aqaba Airport to Petra City Hotels:
$93
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Private Transfer: Aqaba Airport to Ma'in Hotel:
$120
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Private Transfer from/To (Aqaba Airport - Aqaba City):
$18
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Private Transfer from Aqaba Tala bay Hotels to Aqaba Airport:
$33
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Private Transfer from Aqaba Airport to Wadi Rum:
$80
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Private Transfer from Aqaba Airport to Tala Bay Hotels:
$33
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Private Transfer from Aqaba Airport to Dead Sea Hotels:
$160
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Private Transfer from Aqaba Airport to Aqaba City Hotels:
$27
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Private Transfer from Aqaba Airport to Amman Hotels:
$133
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Private Transfer Araba Border to Amman Queen Alia Airport:
$153
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antalya
Also for Antalya, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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2 Ways Antalya Airport Transfer to Side, Side Mahallesi, Manavgat:
$47
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Alanya: Gazipaşa Airport Private VIP Transfer:
$48
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Antalya Airport (AYT) Arrival Transfer (Airport to Antalya Hotels or Address):
$55
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Antalya Airport (AYT) Arrival Transfer (Airport to Antalya Hotels or Address):
$48
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Antalya Airport (AYT) Departure Transfer (Alanya Hotels to Antalya Airport):
$108
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Antalya Airport (AYT) Departure Transfer (Antalya Hotels to Antalya Airport):
$48
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Antalya Airport (AYT) Departure Transfer (Antalya Hotels to Antalya Airport):
$55
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Antalya Airport - Antalya City Hotels Private Transfers (Lara, Kundu, Old Town):
$17
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Antalya Airport - Belek Hotels Private Transfers:
$25
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Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Aksu Hotels:
$45
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Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Antalya City Center Hotels:
$35
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Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Konyaalti Hotels:
$51
Is it cheaper to fly into Aqaba or Antalya?
Prices for flights to both Antalya and Aqaba 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.
Entertainment
Aqaba's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around $43 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
Sightseeing, admission tickets, things to do, and other entertainment expenses in Antalya can vary widely by price. On average, visitors spend around $14 per person, per day on entertainment and sightseeing here.
Tours and Activities in Aqaba
Here are a few actual costs in Aqaba for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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1 Day Tour to Petra from Aqaba Hotels:
$268
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1 Day tours:
$359
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2 Days 1 Night in Wadi Rum Jeep Tour:
$159
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2 Days Private Tour to Wadi Rum and Petra from Eilbat:
$665
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2 Days Wadi Rum and Petra Tour from Wadi Arava Border:
$409
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2-Day Tour: Petra, Wadi Rum from Aqaba:
$148
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2-Night Jordan Private Tour: Petra, Wadi Rum from Wadi Araba Border Crossing:
$601
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3 Days Private Wadi Rum Experience with Petra from Eilat:
$680
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Aqaba Day Tour:
$50
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Aqaba Dog Shelter Conservation Experience:
$77
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Aqaba Hooh Sweets Making Experience:
$72
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Aqaba Shore Excursions - Wadi Rum Day Tour:
$120
Tours and Activities in Antalya
For Antalya, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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Skip the Line: Yoruk Parki Kemer Admission Ticket:
$5.75
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Admission Ticket to Sandland Antalya:
$7.46
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Shopping Tour From Kemer:
$10
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Sapadere Canyon Full-Day Sightseeing Tour from Alanya:
$28
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Canyoning and Rafting Tours from Antalya:
$29
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Antalya Rafting Tour:
$31
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Antalya Local Bazaar Tour:
$33
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Koprulu Canyon Water Rafting Adventure with Lunch from Antalya:
$34
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Turkey: Day Tour of Ancient Lycia:
$36
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Day Tour to Xanthos City, Saklikent Canyon and Patara Beach:
$36
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Antalya Rafting Tour:
$37
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Rafting Tour:
$44
Alcohol
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Aqaba may vary from person to person, on average a person spends $7.25 per day on alcoholic beverages.
Typically, people visiting Antalya spend on average $8.11 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aqaba and Antalya, we can see that Aqaba is more expensive. And not only is Antalya much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Aqaba is in Middle East and Antalya is in Europe, 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 Antalya would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Antalya 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 Aqaba would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Aqaba than you might in Antalya.
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