Which place is cheaper, Ocho Rios 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 Ocho Rios?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Aqaba or Ocho Rios, 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 Ocho Rios?
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.
Ocho Rios
Ocho Rios, or "Ochi" is a town located on the northeastern shore of Jamaica and is a popular hub for cruise ships. It is a great destination for tourists as it has many resorts and beautiful beaches.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, and The Best Budget Tours to Jordan.
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Aqaba Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAqaba $157Ocho Rios $85
The average daily cost (per person) in Aqaba is $157, while the average daily cost in Ocho Rios is $85. 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 Ocho Rios in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAqaba $59Ocho Rios $51
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAqaba $118Ocho Rios $102
Compare Hotels in Aqaba and Ocho Rios
Looking for a hotel in Aqaba or Ocho Rios? 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 Ocho Rios Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Aqaba $24Ocho Rios $7.32
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
- 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
- Private Transfer Aqaba Airport to Amman Queen Alia Airport: $153
- Private Transfer from Araba Border to Amman Queen Alia Airport: $153
- Hassle-Free Aqaba South Beach to Wadi Rum Transfer – 24/7 Service: $150
- Aqaba Airport (AQJ) to Petra - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $144
- Aqaba Border (Yitzhak Rabin Terminal) to Petra Private Transfer: $140
- Private Transfer from Aqaba Airport to Amman Hotels: $133
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ocho Rios
Also for Ocho Rios, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Ocho Rios Private Airport Transfer [VIP LUXURY Vehicles]: $158
- Private Airport Transfer to Bahia Principe Grand Hotel : $100
- A "Private" Airport Transfer to any Resort in Ocho Rios: $90
- ATV Tour Ocho Rios - Private Transfer Only (Activity Fee Excluded): $27
- Airport Transfer - From MBJ to Ocho Rios Hotels: $80
- Airport Transfer To Kingston, Ocho Rios, Montego Bay & Negril: $140
- Bahia Principe Grand Jamaica Private Airport transfer : $61
- Bahia Principe Grand and Luxury Airport Transfer: $80
- Bob Marley & Nine Mile Heritage Tour with Bus Transfer/Ocho Rios: $117
- Dunn's River Falls And Shopping Tour From Ocho Rios-Transfer Only: $67
- Grand Bahia Jamaica Airport Transfers Montego Bay MBJ (Private Rountrip): $300
- Grand Bahia Principe Hotel Airport Transfer: $53
Is it cheaper to fly into Aqaba or Ocho Rios?
Prices for flights to both Ocho Rios 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 $73Ocho Rios $28
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 Full Day Jeep Tour + Overnight + Dinner in Bedouin Camp: $75
- Wadi Rum Full Day Jeep Tour + Overnight & Dinner in Bedouin Camp: $111
- Wadi Rum New Year Eve Party (Jeep Tour + Dinner + Music + Fireworks + Overnight): $112
- 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: $425
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ocho Rios
For Ocho Rios, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Flavors of Jamaica Food Tour from Ocho Rios: $128
- Taste of Jamaica Food Tour from Ocho Rios: $150
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aqaba $54Ocho Rios $15
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
- Full-Day Jeep Tour in Wadi Rum without Overnight Stay: $85
- Wadi Rum 2-Hour Sunset Tour Wadi Rum Desert Highlights: $35
- "Jordan: 3-Day Tour of Ancient Sites, Nature,&Local Culture": $317
- 03 Hrs Jeep tour in Wadi Rum: $47
- 04 Hrs Jeep tour in Wadi Rum: $70
- 05 Hrs Jeep tour in Wadi Rum: $68
- 2 Days & 1 Night | Jeep & Hike Tour in Wadi Rum Desert | Magic Bedouin Star: $258
- 2 Hour Jeep Tour (Morning or Sunset) Wadi Rum Desert Highlights: $35
- 2-Hour Desert Guided Activities Tour in Wadi Rum: $50
- 2-Hour Private Scuba Experience in Aqaba : $45
- 2-day Hiking Adventure and Jeep Tour from Wadi Rum: $202
Typical Entertainment Prices in Ocho Rios
For Ocho Rios, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Tour of Brimmer Hall Estate$11
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Admission to Coyaba Gardens$5.27
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Tour of Prospect Plantation$17
Tours and Activities in Ocho Rios
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Ocho Rios.
- Ocho Rios Shopping Tour : $21
- Original Blue Hole St. Ann Ocho Rios Jamaica Admission Fee Ticket: $25
- Private Dunn's River Falls, Ocho Rios Sightseeing and shopping : $30
- Luminous Lagoon Boat Tour from Ocho Rios: $40
- Ocho Rios City Bus Tour (Beach, Sightseeing & Shopping): $40
- Blue Hole and Dunn's River Tour (Entrance Fees Not Included): $40
- Skip-The-Line: Dunn's River Falls Adventure Tour from Ocho Rios: $40
- Transportation to Horse Back Ride & Swim Adventure from Ocho Rios: $45
- Luminous lagoon Private & Group tour from Runaway Bay: $45
- Ocho Rios City Tour and Sightseeing: $49
- Shopping and Sightseeing Tour in Ocho Rios: $50
- Dunn's River Falls and Ocho Rios Sightseeing with Shopping: $50
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAqaba $9.07Ocho Rios $7.43
Sample the Local Flavors in Ocho Rios
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Ocho Rios:
- Bar Hopping, Pub Crawl, Shopping and Sightseeing Tour Ocho Rios: $113
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aqaba and Ocho Rios, we can see that Aqaba is more expensive. And not only is Ocho Rios much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Aqaba is in Middle East and Ocho Rios is in Caribbean Islands, 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 Ocho Rios would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Ocho Rios 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 Ocho Rios.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Aqaba Expensive? and Is Ocho Rios Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Aqaba or Ocho Rios?
Aqaba has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Ocho Rios. When comparing the sizes of Aqaba and Ocho Rios, 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 Ocho Rios?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Aqaba or Ocho Rios in the Summer?
Both Ocho Rios and Aqaba during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Aqaba because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Ocho Rios year-round.
Aqaba usually gets less rain in July than Ocho Rios. Aqaba gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Ocho Rios receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Ocho Rios, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Aqaba. In the summer, Aqaba often gets more sunshine than Ocho Rios. Aqaba gets 384 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ocho Rios receives 254 hours of full sun.
The heat can be very extreme in Aqaba. In the summer, Aqaba is a little warmer than Ocho Rios. Typically, the summer temperatures in Aqaba in July average around 33°C (91°F), and Ocho Rios averages at about 29°C (83°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAqaba 33°C (91°F)Ocho Rios 29°C (83°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Ocho Rios in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Aqaba and Ocho Rios. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Aqaba year-round. Ocho Rios attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Ocho Rios receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Aqaba usually receives less rain than Ocho Rios. Aqaba gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Ocho Rios receives 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Ocho Rios this time of the year. In Aqaba, it's very sunny this time of the year. Aqaba usually receives more sunshine than Ocho Rios during autumn. Aqaba gets 295 hours of sunny skies, while Ocho Rios receives 229 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Aqaba is generally around the same temperature as Ocho Rios. Daily temperatures in Aqaba average around 26°C (79°F), and Ocho Rios fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAqaba 26°C (79°F)Ocho Rios 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Ocho Rios in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Aqaba as well as Ocho Rios. Aqaba attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Ocho Rios throughout the year.
Aqaba usually gets less rain in January than Ocho Rios. Aqaba gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Ocho Rios receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Ocho Rios. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Aqaba this time of the year. In the winter, Aqaba often gets less sunshine than Ocho Rios. Aqaba gets 234 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ocho Rios receives 257 hours of full sun.
Aqaba is much colder than Ocho Rios in the winter. The daily temperature in Aqaba averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Ocho Rios fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAqaba 14°C (57°F)Ocho Rios 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Ocho Rios in the Spring?
Both Ocho Rios and Aqaba are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Aqaba throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Ocho Rios because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Aqaba usually receives less rain than Ocho Rios. Aqaba gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Ocho Rios receives 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
It's quite sunny in Ocho Rios. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Aqaba. Aqaba usually receives more sunshine than Ocho Rios during spring. Aqaba gets 282 hours of sunny skies, while Ocho Rios receives 251 hours of full sun in the spring.
In the spring, Aqaba is around the same temperature as Ocho Rios. Typically, the spring temperatures in Aqaba in April average around 24°C (75°F), and Ocho Rios averages at about 26°C (80°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAqaba 24°C (75°F)Ocho Rios 26°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Ocho Rios and Aqaba
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Apr | 24°C (75°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
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