Which place is cheaper, Porto 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 Porto?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Aqaba or Porto, 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 Porto?
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.
Porto
Porto is the second largest city in Portugal. It is also the capital of the Northern Region and a hub for commercial and industrial activity. The city is not as large as you might expect, with a population of only about 300,000 residents, but the metropolitan area has a population of about 2.5 million. This includes nearby cities such as Gaia, Matosinhos, Maia and Gondomar.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Portugal, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAqaba $157Porto $185
The average daily cost (per person) in Aqaba is $157, while the average daily cost in Porto is $185. 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 Porto in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAqaba $59Porto $83
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAqaba $118Porto $166
Compare Hotels in Aqaba and Porto
Looking for a hotel in Aqaba or Porto? 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 Porto Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Aqaba $24Porto $24
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
- Private Transfer from Aqaba Airport to Allenby King Hussein Bridge: $173
- Private Car Transfer with Wadi Rum Jeep Safari: $169
- Private Transfer Aqaba Airport to Amman Queen Alia Airport: $153
- Transfers , Meet & Assistance at Wadi Araba Crossing Border: $153
- Hassle-Free Aqaba South Beach to Wadi Rum Transfer – 24/7 Service: $150
- Transfer From Aqaba Airport to Wadi rum: $140
- Private Transfer from Aqaba Airport to Amman Hotels: $133
- Private Transfer from Aqaba Airport to Amman Airport: $133
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Porto
Also for Porto, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Private Transfer to/from Porto: $44
- Airport Transfer from Porto to Aveiro: $162
- Airport Transfer: Porto Airport OPO to Porto by Luxury Van: $101
- Arrival Private Transfer from Porto Airport OPO to Porto by Sedan: $42
- Arrival Transfer: Porto Airport OPO to Porto in Luxury Van: $100
- Aveiro Private Transfer to Porto: $86
- Departure Transfer from Porto to Porto Airport OPO in Private Car/Van: $105
- Departure Transfer: Porto to Porto Airport OPO by Business Car: $82
- Gaia Private Transfer to Oporto Airport: $19
- Need a transfer from Porto to Pinhão?: $236
- Oporto Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $18
- Oporto Airport Private Transfer to Gaia: $19
Is it cheaper to fly into Aqaba or Porto?
Prices for flights to both Porto 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 $73Porto $73
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
- 4h Jeep Tour + Bedouin Night (Dinner & Breakfast): $65
- 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
- Petra & Wadi Rum Private Tour with Dinner one day: $425
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Porto
For Porto, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Pastel de Nata Cooking Class with Porto Wine (Sé do Porto): $41
- Vegan Pastel de Nata Cooking Class with Port Wine: $41
- Pastel de Nata Cooking Class with Porto Wine (Lapa): $41
- Taste of the Ocean Authentic Porto Seafood Tour: $83
- Authentic Porto Small Group Food Tour with Local Tastings: $87
- Aveiro Private Cooking Experience (for vacation rental guests): $88
- Small Group Porto Food Tour Traditional Taverns and Local Dishes: $88
- Craft Beer & Food Tour in Porto by Taste Porto (since 2013): $88
- Authentic Porto Food Tour + Traditional Restaurant Stop: $88
- Porto Food Tour: $88
- Shopping, cooking and eating together at my home in Porto: $88
- Private Walking Food Tour with Tastings: $94
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aqaba $54Porto $29
Tours and Activities in Aqaba
Here are a few actual costs in Aqaba for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- "Jordan: 3-Day Tour of Ancient Sites, Nature,&Local Culture": $317
- 03 Hrs Jeep tour in Wadi Rum: $61
- 04 Hrs Jeep tour in Wadi Rum: $73
- 06 Hours Jeep Tour in Wadi Rum: $84
- 1 Day & 1 Night | Stay & Jeep + Camel Tour in Wadi Rum | Magic Bedouin Star: $99
- 1 Day Camel tour with lunch: $75
- 2 Days 1 Night in Wadi Rum Jeep Tour: $204
- 2 Days Guided Hiking Tour To Wadi Rum Jebal Al Hash: $103
- 2 Days Tour | Petra, Wadi Rum, and Dead Sea From Amman.: $190
- 2 Hour Jeep Tour - Wadi Rum Desert & Canyon: $35
- 2 Hours Morning or Sunset Jeep Tour in Wadi Rum Desert Highlights: $35
- 2 To 5 Hours Glass Bottom Boat Private Tour At Read Sea: $90
Tours and Activities in Porto
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Porto.
- Porto Walking Tour - The Perfect Introduction to the City: $1.18
- The Unvanquished Tour in Porto City Center: $3.53
- Porto Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $3.53
- Self-Guided Tour Adventure Discovering Porto: $3.53
- Tour of Vila Nova de Gaia: $3.54
- Porto's #1 Walking Tour: $3.54
- Porto's Old Town Tour & Ribeira: $3.54
- Porto Revealed The Must Do Walking Tour: $3.54
- Porto (Gaia) Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $4.49
- Porto Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $4.49
- TOP Aveiro : Private Guided Tour with your mobile: $5.90
- Porto Self Guided Audio Experience: $6.00
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAqaba $9.07Porto $22
Sample the Local Flavors in Porto
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Porto:
- Porto Pub Crawl With Unlimited Beer: $21
- Porto:Pub Crawl 4Bars,8Drinks,Games & VIP Club Entry: $21
- Chocolate and Wine Tasting Activity in Matosinhos Portugal: $25
- Poças Guided Visit and Wine Tasting of 3 Port Wines: $27
- Poças Guided Visit and Port Wine Tasting with Pastel de Nata: $27
- Poças Guided Visit and Wine Tasting of 2 DOC Douro & 1 Port Wine: $27
- Premium wine tasting at Quinta das Arcas: $28
- Classic Wine Tasting with GUIDED TOUR: $29
- Cellar Tour, Port Wine Tasting & Fado Show at Fonseca: $29
- Taylor's Port Cellars Visit & Port Wine Tasting: $29
- Porto Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour with Wine tasting & Night tour: $32
- Authentic Oporto Walking Tour with Wine Tasting: $33
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aqaba and Porto, we can see that Porto is more expensive. And not only is Aqaba much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Aqaba is in Middle East and Porto is in Europe, 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 Aqaba would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Aqaba 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 Porto would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Porto than you might in Aqaba.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Aqaba Expensive? and Is Porto Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Aqaba or Porto?
Porto has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Aqaba. When comparing the sizes of Aqaba and Porto, 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 Porto?
Porto 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 Porto in the Summer?
Both Porto 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. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Porto because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
Aqaba can become quite hot in the summer. In July, Aqaba is generally much warmer than Porto. Daily temperatures in Aqaba average around 33°C (91°F), and Porto fluctuates around 21°C (69°F).
In Porto, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Aqaba. In the summer, Aqaba often gets more sunshine than Porto. Aqaba gets 384 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Porto receives 308 hours of full sun.
Aqaba usually gets less rain in July than Porto. Aqaba gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Porto receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAqaba 33°C (91°F)Porto 21°C (69°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Porto in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Aqaba and Porto. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Aqaba year-round. Also, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Porto this time of year.
Aqaba is much warmer than Porto in the autumn. The daily temperature in Aqaba averages around 26°C (79°F) in October, and Porto fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
In Aqaba, it's very sunny this time of the year. Aqaba usually receives more sunshine than Porto during autumn. Aqaba gets 295 hours of sunny skies, while Porto receives 184 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Porto receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Aqaba usually receives less rain than Porto. Aqaba gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Porto receives 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAqaba 26°C (79°F)Porto 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Porto in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Aqaba as well as Porto. Aqaba attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many travelers come to Porto for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In the winter, Aqaba is a little warmer than Porto. Typically, the winter temperatures in Aqaba in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Porto averages at about 10°C (50°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Aqaba this time of the year. In the winter, Aqaba often gets more sunshine than Porto. Aqaba gets 234 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Porto receives 124 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Porto. Aqaba usually gets less rain in January than Porto. Aqaba gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Porto receives 171 mm (6.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAqaba 14°C (57°F)Porto 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Porto in the Spring?
Both Porto and Aqaba are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Aqaba throughout the year. Also, many visitors come to Porto in the spring for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In April, Aqaba is generally much warmer than Porto. Daily temperatures in Aqaba average around 24°C (75°F), and Porto fluctuates around 14°C (56°F).
It's quite sunny in Porto. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Aqaba. Aqaba usually receives more sunshine than Porto during spring. Aqaba gets 282 hours of sunny skies, while Porto receives 217 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Porto. In April, Aqaba usually receives less rain than Porto. Aqaba gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Porto receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAqaba 24°C (75°F)Porto 14°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Porto and Aqaba
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| Apr | 24°C (75°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 14°C (56°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Aug | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Sep | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 152 mm (6 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) |
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