Which place is cheaper, Hamburg or Aqaba?
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 Aqaba or Hamburg?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Aqaba or Hamburg, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Aqaba or Hamburg?
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.
Hamburg
Hamburg is most noted for its port, which is the largest in Germany and the second busiest in Europe. Despite it's size, it is actually located about 100 kilometers from the North Sea on the River Elbe. The popularity of this port has given Hamburg the nickname as Germany's Gateway to the World. The city itself is the second largest in Germany and the metropolitan area has a population of over 4 million people.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best 10-Day Tours from Berlin, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Berlin.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAqaba $157Hamburg $165
The average daily cost (per person) in Aqaba is $157, while the average daily cost in Hamburg is $165. 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 Aqaba and Hamburg in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAqaba $59Hamburg $63
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAqaba $118Hamburg $126
Compare Hotels in Aqaba and Hamburg
Looking for a hotel in Aqaba or Hamburg? 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: Aqaba Hotel Prices and Hamburg Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Aqaba $24Hamburg $33
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aqaba
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aqaba:
- Amman/Death Sea: 1-Way Transfer to/from Wadi Rum in Private: $266
- Aqaba : Private Transfer From the Airport or your Hotel: $88
- Aqaba Airport (AQJ) to Aqaba hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $62
- Aqaba Airport (AQJ) to Petra - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $142
- Aqaba Airport Private Transfer To Aqaba: $35
- Aqaba Airport Transfer to Petra: $90
- Aqaba Airport transfer to Aqaba City: $25
- Aqaba Hussein Airport (AQJ) to Aqaba - Arrival Private Transfer: $31
- Aqaba Hussein Airport (AQJ) to Petra - Arrival Private Transfer: $71
- Aqaba Private Transfer from/to Amman, Airport, Dead Sea or K.H.B: $125
- Aqaba or Aqaba Airport Private Transfer To Dead Sea: $185
- Aqaba or Aqaba Airport Private Transfer To Petra: $105
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Hamburg
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Hamburg:
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Short Distance Ubahn Ticket$1.98
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hamburg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hamburg:
- Airport Transfer: Hamburg Airport HAM to Hamburg by Business Car: $106
- Airport Transfer: Hamburg to Hamburg Airport HAM by Business Car: $103
- Airport Transfer: Hamburg to Hamburg Airport HAM by Luxury Car: $151
- Airport Transfer: Hamburg to Hamburg Airport HAM by Luxury Van: $111
- Arrival Private Transfers from Hamburg Airport XFW to Hamburg City: $83
- Arrival Private Transfers from Hamburg Airport XFW to Hamburg City: $99
- Arrival Transfer: Airport HAM to Hamburg by Business Car: $100
- Arrival Transfer: Hamburg Airport HAM to Hamburg by Luxury Van: $111
- Departure Private Transfers from Hamburg City to Hamburg Airport XFW: $83
- Departure Transfer: Hamburg to Airport HAM by Business Car: $100
- Departure Transfer: Hamburg to Hamburg Airport HAM by Luxury Van: $111
- Hamburg :Private Transfer to/from Airport and City: $128
Is it cheaper to fly into Aqaba or Hamburg?
Prices for flights to both Hamburg 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.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayAqaba $73Hamburg $70
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Aqaba
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Aqaba.
- Sunset Cruise with BBQ Dinner and Drinks: $54
- Overnight in Bedouin Camp. Dinner and breakfast included.: $56
- "Wadi Rum Jeep Tour + Bedouin Camp & Dinner Under the Stars: $80
- Wadi Rum Full Day Jeep Tour + Overnight in Bedouin Camp & Dinner: $100
- Wadi Rum Full Day Jeep Tour + Overnight & Dinner in Bedouin Camp: $110
- From Wadi Rum Full-Day Private Jeep Tour with Dinner: $169
- Wadi Rum Private Tour with Jeep Safari and Dinner: $220
- Half Day Sunset Tour + Dinner & overnight stay in luxury tents: $286
- Petra & Wadi Rum Private Tour with Dinner one day: $425
Typical Food Prices in Hamburg
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Hamburg:
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Pink Thai Soup Dinner and Spring Rolls$17
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Currywurst and Pommes Frites$5.82
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Donner Kebab and Coke$6.98
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Traditional Hamburg Dinner w/ Beer$17
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Donner Kebab Lunch$4.65
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Sandwich and Coffee Break$6.98
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Fish Sandwich from Fish Market$4.07
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Coffee and Donut$4.65
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hamburg
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hamburg.
- St George's Culinary Food Tour: $58
- St. Pauli kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $58
- Elbphilharmonie Plaza and HafenCity Food Tour: $63
- Elbphilharmonie Plaza and HafenCity Food Tour: $63
- Elphi Plaza und HafenCity kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $70
- Reeperbahn Tour and Dinner Voucher St. Pauli for Connoisseurs: $70
- Hamburg Walking Food Tour with 7 Authentic Local Dishes: $115
- Hamburg Traditional Food Tour: Full Meal and Drinks: $127
- Hamburg Food Tour with Full Meal & Drinks by Do Eat Better: $129
- Eat Like a Local in Private & Personalized Food Tour: $199
- St. Pauli: Guided Food Tour with 5 Tastings: $524
- The Wilhelmsburg Food Tour: $524
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aqaba $54Hamburg $46
Tours and Activities in Aqaba
Here are a few actual costs in Aqaba for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Sightseeing Bike Rental in Aqaba: $7.00
- Aqaba : All Water Sports Adventure in the Red Sea: $22
- Aqaba Walk Tour: History, Culture & Local Flavors: $27
- Glass-Bottom Boat 2-hours Tour and Coral-Reef Viewing from Aqaba: $30
- Wadi Rum Half-day Jeep Tour incl. sandboard, water & Bedouin tea: $30
- Aqaba Walking Tour : History ,Culture & Food: $30
- Stargazing Adventure in Jordan: $30
- Saraya Aqaba Waterpark entrance tickets: $33
- Wadi Rum: Premium English Speaking Guide 4WD Desert Tour: $34
- Wadi Rum 2-Hour Sunset Tour Wadi Rum Desert Highlights: $35
- 2 Hour Jeep Tour - Wadi Rum Desert & Canyon: $35
- 2 Hours Morning or Sunset Jeep Tour in Wadi Rum Desert Highlights: $35
Typical Entertainment Prices in Hamburg
Here are a few typical costs in Hamburg for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Tower at St. Michael's Church$4.07
Tours and Activities in Hamburg
Here are a few actual costs in Hamburg for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Free tour: Centro Histórico. Tú decides el precio al final: $1.16
- Hamburg Relax Lounge – Private Massage Experience by NAIPO: $1.18
- Free Tour: Port, Red Light District and Beatles. You decide how much to pay at the end: $1.45
- Guided tour of Hamburg's Speicherstadt - warehouse, free port & duty-free: $2.33
- City tour through Hamburg St. Georg – dreams, diversity, and tolerance: $2.33
- Guided tour of Hamburg's Neustadt - ramparts, Gängeviertel & Neustädter: $2.33
- Guided tour of Hamburg's UNESCO World Heritage Site - Warehouses & Cathedrals of Commerce: $2.33
- Freewalking Tour Hamburg St.Georg Dreams, diversity and tolerance: $3.54
- The Local Tour of Hamburg Historic Centre: $3.54
- Historic Free Tour of Hamburg Old Warehouse District: $3.54
- Hamburg's Historical Highlights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
- Hamburg Self Guided Audio Experience: $6.00
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAqaba $9.07Hamburg $20
Sample the Local Flavors in Hamburg
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Hamburg:
- Original Hamburg Pub Crawl Sex & Crime St. Pauli Tour: $21
- The Original Hamburg Pub Crawl Sex & Crime St. Pauli Tour: $24
- Night Pub Crawl through the Reeperbahn: $29
- Pub Crawl Hamburg - Ladies Night: $29
- Pub Crawl - Drink & Dare: $29
- Reeperbahn Pub Crawl with Shots and Games: $35
- Private Pub Crawl in Hamburg with The Crawl Co: $36
- The Crawl Co Pub Crawl in Hamburg Free Beer and Shots: $36
- Hamburg Private Pub Crawl Nightlife Experience with Local Guide: $36
- Hamburg Pub Crawl U Bahn Bars and Reeperbahn Club: $41
- Reeperbahn pub crawl with insider-guide & shots: $335
- Bachelor party Pub crawl & party for your bachelor party: $419
When comparing the travel costs between Aqaba and Hamburg, we can see that Hamburg 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 Aqaba is in Middle East and Hamburg is in Europe, 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 Aqaba Expensive? and Is Hamburg Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Aqaba or Hamburg?
Hamburg has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Aqaba. When comparing the sizes of Aqaba and Hamburg, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Aqaba or Hamburg?
Hamburg has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Aqaba experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Aqaba or Hamburg in the Summer?
Both Hamburg and Aqaba are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Aqaba throughout the year. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Hamburg because of the music scene and the family-friendly experiences.
The heat can be very extreme in Aqaba. In the summer, Aqaba is much warmer than Hamburg. Typically, the summer temperatures in Aqaba in July average around 33°C (91°F), and Hamburg averages at about 17°C (62°F).
It's quite sunny in Hamburg. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Aqaba. Aqaba usually receives more sunshine than Hamburg during summer. Aqaba gets 384 hours of sunny skies, while Hamburg receives 207 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Aqaba usually receives less rain than Hamburg. Aqaba gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Hamburg receives 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAqaba 33°C (91°F)Hamburg 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Hamburg in the Autumn?
Both Hamburg and Aqaba during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Aqaba because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Hamburg this time of year.
In October, Aqaba is generally much warmer than Hamburg. Daily temperatures in Aqaba average around 26°C (79°F), and Hamburg fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
It's quite sunny in Aqaba. In the autumn, Aqaba often gets more sunshine than Hamburg. Aqaba gets 295 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hamburg receives 101 hours of full sun.
Aqaba usually gets less rain in October than Hamburg. Aqaba gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Hamburg receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAqaba 26°C (79°F)Hamburg 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Hamburg in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Aqaba and Hamburg. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Aqaba year-round. Furthermore, many travelers come to Hamburg for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Hamburg. Aqaba is much warmer than Hamburg in the winter. The daily temperature in Aqaba averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Hamburg fluctuates around 0°C (33°F).
In Aqaba, it's very sunny this time of the year. Aqaba usually receives more sunshine than Hamburg during winter. Aqaba gets 234 hours of sunny skies, while Hamburg receives 42 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Aqaba usually receives less rain than Hamburg. Aqaba gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Hamburg receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAqaba 14°C (57°F)Hamburg 0°C (33°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Hamburg in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Aqaba as well as Hamburg. Aqaba attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many visitors come to Hamburg in the spring for the natural beauty.
In the spring, Aqaba is much warmer than Hamburg. Typically, the spring temperatures in Aqaba in April average around 24°C (75°F), and Hamburg averages at about 8°C (46°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Aqaba this time of the year. In the spring, Aqaba often gets more sunshine than Hamburg. Aqaba gets 282 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hamburg receives 161 hours of full sun.
Aqaba usually gets less rain in April than Hamburg. Aqaba gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Hamburg receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAqaba 24°C (75°F)Hamburg 8°C (46°F)
Typical Weather for Hamburg and Aqaba
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 0°C (33°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Apr | 24°C (75°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Aug | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Sep | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
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