A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Aqaba vs. Hyderabad for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Aqaba or Hyderabad?

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

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Aqaba or Hyderabad, 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 Hyderabad?

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.

Hyderabad

Hyderabad, located in Southern India, is the capital of the state of Telangana. It is a city rich with history and tradition as well as booming in the technology industry, hosting the India headquarters for both Microsoft and Google. In addition to many upscale restaurants and shops, Hyderabad is also home to important historic sites and beautiful landmarks.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best 2-Week Tours in India, and The Best 4-Week (1-Month) Tours in India.


Which place is cheaper, Hyderabad or Aqaba?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Aqaba is $157, while the average daily cost in Hyderabad is $62. 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 Hyderabad in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Aqaba $59
    Hyderabad $21
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Aqaba $118
    Hyderabad $42
Compare Hotels in Aqaba and Hyderabad

Looking for a hotel in Aqaba or Hyderabad? 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 Aqaba


Hotels in Hyderabad


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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 Hyderabad Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Aqaba $24
    Hyderabad $13

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aqaba

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aqaba:

  • Amman: One-way Transfer to/from Wadi Rum by Private Car: $239
  • Petra by Night Tour with Private Transfer: $198
  • Private Transfer: Aqaba Airport to Sheikh Hussein Border or vice versa: $193
  • Private Transfer to Petra with Wi-Fi and Water: $191
  • Aqaba or Aqaba Airport Private Transfer To Dead Sea: $185
  • Private Car Transfer with Wadi Rum Jeep Safari: $169
  • Aqaba King Hussein Airport (AQJ): Transfer to Aqaba hotels: $165
  • Snorkeling in The Red Sea With Equipment And Free Transfer: $155
  • Transfers , Meet & Assistance at Wadi Araba Crossing Border : $153
  • Private Transfer from Wadi Rum to Amman Airport: $133
  • Private Transfer from Aqaba Airport to Amman Hotels: $133
  • Private Transfer from Aqaba Airport to Amman Airport: $133

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hyderabad

Also for Hyderabad, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • 6-hours Golconda Fort & Qutub Shahi Tombs Tour with transfer: $97
  • Full Day Ramoji Film City Tour with Lunch and Transfers: $115
  • Hyderabad Airport Transfer: $16
  • Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Airport (HYD) to Downtown hotels - Round-Trip Transfer: $80
  • Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Airport(HYD) to Downtown hotels- Arrival Private Transfer: $40
  • Airport Transfer to/from Hotel: $30
  • Full-Day City Tour with transfers & private guide: $84
  • Mumbai/Goa/Kochi/Bangalore - Private One-Way Transfer: $24
  • Pochampally Textile Tour with Private Transfer: $127
  • Private Transfer from Rajiv Gandhi (HYD) Airport to Hyderabad: $63
  • US$ 40 Safe Transfer Airport To City Hotels In A Private Car Upto 3pax: $43
  • VIP Hyderabad Airport Transfer: Comfort & Convenience: $26

Is it cheaper to fly into Aqaba or Hyderabad?

Prices for flights to both Hyderabad 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Aqaba $73
    Hyderabad $30

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Aqaba

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Aqaba.

  • Explore Wadi Rum: Jeep Tour, Bed and Breakfast, and Dinner: $72
  • Wadi Rum Full Day Jeep Tour + Overnight + Dinner in Bedouin Camp: $87
  • Wadi Rum Full Day Jeep Tour + Overnight & Dinner in Bedouin Camp: $103
  • Wadi Rum New Year Eve Party (Jeep Tour + Dinner + Music + Fireworks + Overnight): $112
  • Bedouin Cooking Class, full day Desert Tour & overnight Wadi Rum: $127
  • From Wadi Rum Full-Day Private Jeep Tour with Dinner: $169
  • From Aqaba to Wadi Rum ,Jeep Tour with Dinner (Half Day): $185
  • Wadi Rum Private Tour with Jeep Safari and Dinner: $220
  • 4 Hours Jeep Tour with Overnight in Bedouin Camp and Dinner: $286
  • Petra & Wadi Rum Private Tour with Dinner one day: $425

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hyderabad

For Hyderabad, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Hyderabad Evening Tour with Boat Ride, Laser Show & Dinner: $99
  • Cooking Demonstration of Ethnic Hyderabadi Cuisine at Private Residence (Dinner): $201

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Aqaba $54
    Hyderabad $16

Tours and Activities in Aqaba

Here are a few actual costs in Aqaba for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Day Tour in Jeep Tour with Bedouin Guide: $81
  • Discover the Depths: Aqaba's Ultimate private Dive Experience: $55
  • Wadi Rum Day Tour & Starlight Cave & Traditions Food: $166
  • "Jordan: 3-Day Tour of Ancient Sites, Nature,&Local Culture": $330
  • 03 Hrs Jeep tour in Wadi Rum: $47
  • 04 Hrs Jeep tour in Wadi Rum: $63
  • 05 Hrs Jeep tour in Wadi Rum: $68
  • 1 Day & 1 Night | Stay & Jeep + Camel Tour in Wadi Rum | Magic Bedouin Star: $136
  • 2 Days Guided Hiking Tour To Wadi Rum Jebal Al Hash: $103
  • 2 Days private tour Petra, Wadi Rum (overnight) from Amman: $682
  • 2 Hour Jeep Tour - Wadi Rum Desert & Canyon: $35
  • 2 Hours Morning or Sunset Jeep Tour in Wadi Rum Desert Highlights: $35

Tours and Activities in Hyderabad

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Hyderabad.

  • Charminar, Laad Bazaar, and Necklace Road Tour: $8.92
  • Charminar Skip the line Entry Ticket: $13
  • Heritage & Cultural Walk of Hyderabad (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $14
  • Spiritual Trails of Hyderabad (2 Hours Guided Temples Tour): $17
  • Night Walk Hyderabad (2 Hour Guided Walking Tour): $17
  • Heritage & Cultural Walk of Hyderabad (2 Hours Guided Tour): $17
  • Hyderabad Street Food Crawl (2 Hours Guided Food Tasting Tour): $24
  • Indoor Skydiving Experience: $30
  • Old City Guided Walking Tour: $40
  • 3-hour Hyderabad Old City Heritage Walking Tour: $40
  • Heritage Walking Tour of Old City and Charminar: $48
  • Hussain Sagar Lake Private Walking Tour in Hyderabad : $49

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Aqaba $9.07
    Hyderabad $11


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

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Aqaba Expensive? and Is Hyderabad Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Aqaba or Hyderabad?

Hyderabad has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Aqaba. When comparing the sizes of Aqaba and Hyderabad, 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.

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