Should you visit Aqaba or Doha?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Aqaba or Doha, 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.
Doha
Doha is the capital city of Qatar, modern and rapidly developing with much construction underway. It is home to Doha International Airport, the main point of entry for Qatar, as well as many of the country's best museums and examples of cultural heritage.
Which city is cheaper, Doha 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 Doha is $160. 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 Doha in more detail.
Accommodation
A hotel room in Aqaba is about $94 This assumes double occupancy and modest accommodations.
The average price for accommodation for two people in Doha is $190. This is for two people sharing a typical double occupancy hotel room.
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 Doha cost around $49 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 $20.
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Food
Meals for one day
Aqaba $34
Doha $49
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 Doha
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Doha.
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Full Day Desert Safari with Lunch or Dinner:
$112
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Full Day Desert Safari with Buffet Dinner,Sand Boarding & Camel Ride:
$195
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Overnight Desert Safari || BBQ Dinner || Sand boarding || inland sea Visit:
$270
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Overnight Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner:
$295
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Dune Bashing and Romantic Desert Dinner in Mesaieed from Doha:
$864
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.
While taxis and private drivers typically cost much more than public transportation, people usually spend around $19 per day to get around in Doha.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aqaba
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aqaba:
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(Price per vehicle 4-Pax) Aqaba Transfer to/from King Hussein Bridge:
$216
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Aqaba Transfer to/from Dead Sea:
$183
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Jordan Horizons Tours : Transfer From Aqaba Airport to Aqaba City Or TalaBay:
$20
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Jordan Horizons Tours : Transfer From Aqaba Airport to Petra:
$55
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Jordan Horizons Tours : Transfer From Aqaba Airport to Wadi rum:
$45
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Jordan Horizons Tours : Transfer from Aqaba Airport to Petra:
$55
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Jordan Horizons Tours : Transfer from Aqaba City Or TalaBay to Amman Airport:
$95
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Jordan Horizons Tours : Transfer from Aqaba City Or TalaBay to Petra:
$55
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Jordan Horizons Tours : Transfer from Aqaba City Or TalaBay to Wadi rum:
$45
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King Hussein Int Airport Transfers:
$25
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Petra Transfer to/from Aqaba:
$129
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Private Departure Transfer: Aqaba Hotels to Amman Airport:
$133
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Doha
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Doha:
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Airport/Hotel transfer (Group 7-15 Passengers):
$267
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Arrival Private Transfer Doha Airport DOH to Doha City by Business Car:
$54
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Arrival Private Transfers from Doha Airport DOH to Doha City in Business Car:
$82
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Arrival Private Transfers from Doha Airport DOH to Doha City in Luxury Van:
$124
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Departure Private Transfers from Doha City to Doha Airport DOH in Business Car:
$82
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Departure Private Transfers from Doha City to Doha Airport DOH in Luxury Van:
$124
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Doha Airport Private Car Transfer to Doha City:
$45
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Doha Airport Transfer:
$72
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Doha Airport Transfers : Doha Airport DOH to Doha City in Business Car:
$82
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Doha Airport Transfers : Doha Airport DOH to Doha City in Luxury Car:
$107
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Doha Airport Transfers : Doha Airport DOH to Doha City in Luxury Van:
$118
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Doha Airport Transfers : Doha City to Doha Airport DOH in Business Car:
$82
Is it cheaper to fly into Aqaba or Doha?
Prices for flights to both Doha 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.
Activities, things to do, and other forms of entertainment usually cost around $15 per person, per day in Doha. This cost includes the price of admission tickets to attractions and museums as well as daily tours.
Tours and Activities in Aqaba
Here are a few actual costs in Aqaba for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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Aqaba Day Tour:
$50
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Henna and Kohl Drawings Experience:
$52
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Sesame Bars with Honey & Roasted Dates Cores Coffee Experience:
$61
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Discover the coral reefs in Aqaba - Scuba experience for beginners:
$63
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Mosaic Art Experience:
$71
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Bottled Sand Art Experience:
$72
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Sayiadya local food Making Experience:
$72
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Aqaba Hooh Sweets Making Experience:
$72
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Date Molasses Making Experience:
$72
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Aqaba Dog Shelter Conservation Experience:
$77
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Sea Glass Jewelry Making Experience:
$80
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Wadi Rum Day Tour:
$81
Tours and Activities in Doha
Here are a few actual costs in Doha for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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Doha Like a Local: Customized Private Tour:
$31
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Quickie to the Desert (Shared Tour):
$39
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24-Hour Hop-on/Hop-off Bus Tour:
$50
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City Tour - Delight of Doha:
$51
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Dhukhan West Coast Tour:
$54
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Heritage Market Tour - Souq Wakif Tour:
$55
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Desert Safari Silver Tour (Sharing):
$55
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South Coast Tour with Camel Ride:
$55
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Shopping Tour:
$55
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Shahania Camel Race Track Tour:
$55
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Desert Adventure, Dune Bashing Safari & Camel Ride:
$64
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Half-Day City Tour:
$65
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.
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Doha may vary from person to person, on average a person spends $12 per day on alcoholic beverages.
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aqaba and Doha, we can see that Doha is more expensive. And not only is Aqaba much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Aqaba would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Aqaba 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 Doha would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Doha than you might in Aqaba.
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