Which place is cheaper, Kyoto 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 Kyoto?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Aqaba or Kyoto, 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 Kyoto?
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.
Kyoto
Kyoto is a larger city of Japan, though it is very much set in the old ways. With quiet temples, sublime gardens, colorful shrines, and geisha walking amidst a city surrounded by stunning mountains, Kyoto feels like a world of another time and place. True to ancient Japanese tradition, most aspects of daily life are tied closely with the changing of the seasons.
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 Tokyo, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Tokyo.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAqaba $157Kyoto $108
The average daily cost (per person) in Aqaba is $157, while the average daily cost in Kyoto is $108. 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 Kyoto in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAqaba $59Kyoto $60
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAqaba $118Kyoto $120
Compare Hotels in Aqaba and Kyoto
Looking for a hotel in Aqaba or Kyoto? 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 Kyoto Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Aqaba $24Kyoto $7.17
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 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: $30
- Aqaba Hussein Airport (AQJ) to Petra - Arrival Private Transfer: $70
- 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
- Aqaba to Aqaba Hussein Airport (AQJ) - Departure Private Transfer: $30
- Petra by Night Tour with Private Transfer: $198
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kyoto
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kyoto:
- Arashiyama Kinkakuji Quiet Trail E-Bike Tour with Hotel Transfer: $120
- City-to-City Transfer, from Central Kyoto to Each City in Kansai: $250
- Departure Transfer from Kyoto to Itami Airport ITM by Minivan: $130
- Kansai Airport(KIX)to/from Osaka or Kyoto Private Transfer: $107
- Kyoto Gion & Fushimi E-Bike Tour with Hotel Transfer: $120
- Kyoto to Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) - Departure Private Transfer: $164
- Naruto & Boruto at Nijigen no Mori Entry & Transfer: $47
- Minivan Departure Transfer from Kyoto City to Kansai Airport KIX: $260
- Private Transfer Kyoto Station to Kyoto City: $120
- Private Transfer from Maizuru Cruise Port to Osaka Airport (ITM): $137
- Private Transfer from Maizuru Cruise Port to Osaka Airport (ITM): $152
- Private Transfer from Maizuru Cruise Port to Osaka city hotels: $221
Is it cheaper to fly into Aqaba or Kyoto?
Prices for flights to both Kyoto 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 $73Kyoto $39
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
- "Wadi Rum Jeep Tour + Bedouin Camp & Dinner Under the Stars: $80
- Explore Wadi Rum: Jeep Tour, Bed and Breakfast, and Dinner: $82
- Wadi Rum Full Day Jeep Tour + Overnight in Bedouin Camp & Dinner: $100
- Wadi Rum Full Day Jeep Tour + Overnight & Dinner in Bedouin Camp: $109
- 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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kyoto
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kyoto.
- Kyoto Japanese Sweets (Nerikiri) Cooking Class & Matcha tea: $24
- Kyoto Nishiki Market Food Tour Hidden Tastings and Local Insights: $41
- Kyoto Izakaya Hopping: Pontocho & Gion Local Food Tour: $46
- Nishiki Market Food Tour-7 Tastings: $51
- Kyoto Home Cooking Class: Okonomiyaki & Japanese Cuisines: $51
- Japanese Cooking Class: $59
- T9 Kyoto Night Food Tour in Gion and Pontocho: $64
- Private Guided Traditional Buddhist Cooking in Japan: $69
- Ramen Bowl Painting & Cooking in Gion, Kyoto: $70
- Gion Food Tour 13 Dishes at 4 Eateries: $70
- Bento Box Cooking Class: $70
- Japanese Cuisine Cooking Class in Kyoto: $70
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aqaba $54Kyoto $12
Tours and Activities in Aqaba
Here are a few actual costs in Aqaba for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Wadi Rum Full day Jeep Tour with Stay in Bedouin Camp Overnight: $12
- Aqaba : All Water Sports Adventure in the Red Sea: $22
- Aqaba Walk Tour: History, Culture & Local Flavors: $27
- 4 Hour Jeep Tour Morning or Sunset Wadi Rum Desert Highlights: $30
- Stargazing Adventure in Jordan: $30
- 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
- Saraya Aqaba Waterpark entrance tickets: $33
- Wadi Rum: Premium English Speaking Guide 4WD Desert Tour: $33
- Wadi Rum 2-Hour Sunset Tour Wadi Rum Desert Highlights: $35
- 2 Hours Morning or Sunset Jeep Tour in Wadi Rum Desert Highlights: $35
Tours and Activities in Kyoto
Here are a few actual costs in Kyoto for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Kyoto KITSUNE Nightclub Admission Ticket For Foreign: $3.17
- Kyoto Self-Guided Audio Experience: $6.00
- Family Mitsui House Museum with green tea admission ticket: $6.97
- Tea Ceremony Experience (includes Matcha grinding demonstration): $8.05
- Kyoto Fushimi Inari Taisha Walking Tour with Audioguide: $12
- Fushimi Inari Shrine: Explore the 1,000 Torii Gates on an audio walking tour: $12
- Gion Magical Night Walking Tour: $13
- Kyoto Hanafuda Card Game Experience with Local English Learners: $13
- Kyoto Sightseeing Pass E ticket: $15
- Kyo-Machiya Tea Room & Ikebana Experience near Fushimi Inari: $16
- Kyoto Traditional Kintsugi Repair Experience in Central Kyoto: $16
- Ticket to Sake Tasting Night in Fushimi: $16
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAqaba $9.07Kyoto $11
Sample the Local Flavors in Kyoto
Also in Kyoto, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Kyoto's Sake District Brewery Tour and Tasting: $40
- Fushimi Sake Discovery Tour Tasting and Brewery Visit: $75
- Kyoto sake brewery experience tour (Includes 4 sake tastings): $79
- 3-Hour Kyoto Insider Sake Brewery Tour with Tastings & Pairings: $81
- Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo, Temple, Monkey or Local Mountain Brewery: $86
- Fushimi Cherry Blossom and Sake Brewery Tour: $94
- Hidden Bar Crawl in Pontocho & Gion (Food & Drink Incl.): $105
- Fushimi Sake Brewery Tour - 18 Tastings in 2.5 Hours: $108
- Kyoto Kyo-Yuzen Craft Workshop Day Tour and Sake Brewery Visit: $141
- Private Kyoto Sake Brewery Tour: Certified Expert & Inside Access: $152
- Visit Whisky Distillery Tour from Kyoto: $225
- Kyoto Sake Brewery Tour with Lunch: $227
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aqaba and Kyoto, we can see that Aqaba is more expensive. And not only is Kyoto much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Aqaba is in Middle East and Kyoto 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 Kyoto would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Kyoto 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 Kyoto.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Aqaba Expensive? and Is Kyoto Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Aqaba or Kyoto?
Kyoto has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Aqaba. When comparing the sizes of Aqaba and Kyoto, 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 Kyoto?
Kyoto 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 Kyoto in the Summer?
Both Kyoto 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, many travelers come to Kyoto for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
It's very hot in Aqaba this time of the year. Aqaba is a little warmer than Kyoto in the summer. The daily temperature in Aqaba averages around 33°C (91°F) in July, and Kyoto fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Aqaba. Aqaba usually receives more sunshine than Kyoto during summer. Aqaba gets 384 hours of sunny skies, while Kyoto receives 183 hours of full sun in the summer.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Kyoto. In July, Aqaba usually receives less rain than Kyoto. Aqaba gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Kyoto receives 236 mm (9.3 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAqaba 33°C (91°F)Kyoto 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Kyoto in the Autumn?
Both Kyoto 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. Also, many visitors come to Kyoto in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Aqaba is a little warmer than Kyoto. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Aqaba in October average around 26°C (79°F), and Kyoto averages at about 18°C (64°F).
It's quite sunny in Aqaba. In the autumn, Aqaba often gets more sunshine than Kyoto. Aqaba gets 295 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kyoto receives 159 hours of full sun.
Kyoto gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Aqaba usually gets less rain in October than Kyoto. Aqaba gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Kyoto receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAqaba 26°C (79°F)Kyoto 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Kyoto in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Aqaba and Kyoto. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Aqaba year-round. Also, most visitors come to Kyoto for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Kyoto can be very cold during winter. In January, Aqaba is generally much warmer than Kyoto. Daily temperatures in Aqaba average around 14°C (57°F), and Kyoto fluctuates around 5°C (40°F).
In Aqaba, it's very sunny this time of the year. Aqaba usually receives more sunshine than Kyoto during winter. Aqaba gets 234 hours of sunny skies, while Kyoto receives 140 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Aqaba usually receives less rain than Kyoto. Aqaba gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Kyoto receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAqaba 14°C (57°F)Kyoto 5°C (40°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Kyoto in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Aqaba as well as Kyoto. Aqaba attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Kyoto because of the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
Aqaba is much warmer than Kyoto in the spring. The daily temperature in Aqaba averages around 24°C (75°F) in April, and Kyoto fluctuates around 14°C (58°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 Kyoto. Aqaba gets 282 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kyoto receives 176 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Kyoto. Aqaba usually gets less rain in April than Kyoto. Aqaba gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Kyoto receives 153 mm (6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAqaba 24°C (75°F)Kyoto 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Kyoto and Aqaba
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Apr | 24°C (75°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 153 mm (6 in) |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 154 mm (6 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 251 mm (9.9 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 236 mm (9.3 in) |
| Aug | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) |
| Sep | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
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