Which place is cheaper, Jaisalmer or Aqaba?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Aqaba or Jaisalmer?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Aqaba or Jaisalmer, 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 Jaisalmer?
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.
Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer is located in western part of the Rajasthan state of India. The city is known as the "Golden City" for its Sonar Qila, or 'Golden Fort'. This fort is different than other forts in India in that it is a living fort, meaning that it contains many hotels, homes, and shops for locals and visitors. The city is very close to the Thar Desert, to which excursions can be made.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Adventure Tours to India, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in India.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAqaba $127Jaisalmer $37
The average daily cost (per person) in Aqaba is $127, while the average daily cost in Jaisalmer is $37. 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 Jaisalmer in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAqaba $59Jaisalmer $13
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAqaba $118Jaisalmer $26
Compare Hotels in Aqaba and Jaisalmer
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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 Jaisalmer Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Aqaba $24Jaisalmer $12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aqaba
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aqaba:
- Sheikh Hussein Crossing Private Transfer to or from Aqaba: $237
- 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, Jordan: $185
- Private Transfer from Aqaba Airport to Allenby King Hussein Bridge: $173
- Private Car Transfer with Wadi Rum Jeep Safari: $169
- Aqaba King Hussein Airport (AQJ): Transfer to Aqaba hotels: $167
- Snorkeling in The Red Sea With Equipment And Free Transfer: $155
- Private Transfer Aqaba Airport to Amman Queen Alia Airport: $153
- Transfers , Meet & Assistance at Wadi Araba Crossing Border : $153
- From Petra/Wadi Musa: Wadi Rum Jeep Tour with Hotel Transfer: $135
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jaisalmer
Also for Jaisalmer, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From Bikaner : Private Transfer To Jaisalmer: $60
- From Jaisalmer : Private Transfer To Bikaner: $55
- From Jaisalmer : Private Transfer To Sam / Khuri Sand Dunes: $18
- From Jaisalmer : Transfer To Jodhpur Via Osian Temple: $48
- Jaipur to Jaisalmer Transfer: $170
- One Way Jaisalmer To Jodhpur Transfer: $44
- One Way Transfer Service From Jaisalmer Airport To Hotel: $12
- One Way Transfer Service From Jaisalmer Hotel To Airport: $12
- Private One Way Transfer From Jaisalmer Airport To Jaisalmer Hotel: $12
- Private One Way Transfer From Jaisalmer Hotel To Jaisalmer Airport: $12
- Private Transfer From Jaisalmer Airport To Jaisalmer Hotel: $10
- Private Transfer From Jaisalmer Airport to Jaisalmer Hotel: $12
Is it cheaper to fly into Aqaba or Jaisalmer?
Prices for flights to both Jaisalmer 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 $42Jaisalmer $13
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Aqaba
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Aqaba.
- Suhaila (connecting through cooking): $50
- Overnight in Bedouin Camp. Dinner and breakfast included.: $56
- Explore Wadi Rum: Jeep Tour, Bed and Breakfast, and Dinner: $73
- Wadi Rum 4-Hour Sunset Tour + Overnight & Dinner in Bedouin Camp: $82
- Wadi Rum Full Day Jeep Tour + Overnight + Dinner in Bedouin Camp: $87
- Wadi Rum Full Day Jeep Tour + Overnight & Dinner in Bedouin Camp: $104
- Wadi Rum New Year Eve Party (Jeep Tour + Dinner + Music + Fireworks + Overnight): $112
- Wadi Rum Full Day Jeep Tour + Overnight + Dinner Under the Stars: $135
- From Wadi Rum Full-Day Private Jeep Tour with Dinner: $169
- 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: $426
Typical Food Prices in Jaisalmer
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Jaisalmer:
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Dinner$4.78
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Jaisalmer
For Jaisalmer, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Jaisalmer Food Tour: Taste the Flavors of the Golden City!: $14
- Jaisalmer Heritage & Cultural Walking & Street Food Tour: $25
- Desert camel safari with dinner in osian hotel pick and drop: $30
- Half Day Camel Safari Sunset with Dinner Tour (Non Touristic): $30
- Pleasant Sunset Safari With Dinner On Dunes (From 2:00 PM to Approx. 10:00 PM): $35
- Sunset Safari With Dinner: $37
- 8 Hours Private Tour in Thar Desert with Dinner: $41
- Half Day Desert Safari with Camel ride & dinner: $42
- 4×4 Jeep Safari And Camel Safari With Dinner On Sand dunes: $48
- Romantic Private Candle Light Dinner At Thar Desert Jaisalmer: $51
- Jeep Safari,Camel Ride,Buffet Dinner & Folk Dance in desert: $54
- DiNnER !N G0LdEN DE$ERT 0F jASeLMeR: $55
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aqaba $54Jaisalmer $12
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: $56
- Full-Day Jeep Tour in Wadi Rum without Overnight Stay: $85
- Wadi Rum Day Tour & Starlight Cave & Traditions Food: $168
- 03 Hrs Jeep tour in Wadi Rum: $47
- 06 Hours Jeep Tour in Wadi Rum : $84
- 2 Days 1 Night in Wadi Rum Jeep Tour: $204
- 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
- 2-Hour Desert Guided Activities Tour in Wadi Rum: $50
Typical Entertainment Prices in Jaisalmer
For Jaisalmer, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Sam Sand Dunes for Two$3.58
Tours and Activities in Jaisalmer
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Jaisalmer.
- Temple Tour Of Jaisalmer Rajasthan: $6.10
- Private Guide or City Expert Hire for Jaisalmer City Tour: $11
- Jaisalmer Walking Tour: A Stroll Through Time and Culture: $12
- Colorful Markets of Jaisalmer (3 Hour Guided Tour): $12
- Explore Jaisalmer with Professional Tour Guide: $12
- Blissful Private Full Day Tour of Jaisalmer By Tuktuk: $12
- Explore Jaisalmer at Night (2 Hour Guided Walking Tour): $12
- heritage walking tour with offocial guide kamaljaisalmer: $13
- Majestic Jaisalmer : Historical City Tour by Tuk-tuk: $13
- Heritage & Cultural Trails of Jaisalmer Guided Walking Tour: $13
- Heritage & Cultural Trails of Jaisalmer- Guided Walking Tour: $13
- Experience Jaisalmer at Night (2 Hour Guided Walking Tour): $13
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAqaba $9.07Jaisalmer $9.22
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aqaba and Jaisalmer, we can see that Aqaba is more expensive. And not only is Jaisalmer much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Aqaba is in Middle East and Jaisalmer 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 Jaisalmer would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Jaisalmer 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 Jaisalmer.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Aqaba Expensive? and Is Jaisalmer Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Aqaba or Jaisalmer?
Aqaba has a larger population, and is about 41% larger than the population of Jaisalmer. When comparing the sizes of Aqaba and Jaisalmer, 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.