Which place is cheaper, Salzburg 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 Salzburg?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Aqaba or Salzburg, 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 Salzburg?
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.
Salzburg
Most people know of Salzburg from its roll in the infamous movie "The Sound of Music." Every child who fell in love with this movie knows the gazebo scene in the rain, or could sing "My Favorite Things" as they skip down the Salzach River, but once you get past the obvious cliches, you can see that Salzburg is a city with a lot of depth and culture aside from the movie.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Austria, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Austria.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAqaba $157Salzburg $211
The average daily cost (per person) in Aqaba is $157, while the average daily cost in Salzburg is $211. 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 Salzburg in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAqaba $59Salzburg $104
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAqaba $118Salzburg $208
Compare Hotels in Aqaba and Salzburg
Looking for a hotel in Aqaba or Salzburg? 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 Salzburg Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Aqaba $24Salzburg $22
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aqaba
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aqaba:
- Transfer From Aqaba Airport to Aqaba City Or TalaBay: $25
- Private Transfer: Aqaba Hotels to Aqaba Airport: $27
- Private Transfer from Aqaba Airport to Aqaba City Hotels: $27
- Aqaba Hussein Airport (AQJ) to Aqaba - Arrival Private Transfer: $31
- Aqaba to Aqaba Hussein Airport (AQJ) - Departure Private Transfer: $31
- Private Transfer from Aqaba Tala bay Hotels to Aqaba Airport: $33
- Aqaba Airport Private Transfer To Aqaba: $35
- Private Transfer from Aqaba Port to King Hussein Airport (AQJ): $48
- Private Transfer from Aqaba Cruise Port to Aqaba hotels: $48
- Private Transfer from Aqaba Cruise Port to Petra hotels: $48
- Private Transfer from Aqaba Hotels to Aqaba Cruise Port: $48
- Private Transfer from Aqaba Cruise Port to Aqaba City Hotels: $55
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Salzburg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Salzburg:
- Arrival Private Transfers: Salzburg Airport SZG to Salzburg in Luxury Van: $95
- Departure Private Transfers: Salzburg to Salzburg Airport SZG in Business Car: $93
- Private Salzburg transfer: $235
- Private Transfer From Salzburg To Kitzbuhel, English Speaking Driver: $198
- Private Transfer From Salzburg To Zell am See, Innsbruck or Kitzbuhel: $123
- Private Transfer From Zell am See To Salzburg, English Speaking Driver: $198
- Private Transfer Salzburg → Munich, Hotel-to-Hotel, English-speaking driver: $270
- Private Transfer from Salzburg to Munich With 2h of Sightseeing: $270
- Private Transfer from Salzburg to Munich with 2 hours for sightseeing: $300
- Private Transfer from Salzburg to Prague with Scenic Stops: $220
- Private Transfer from Salzburg to Prague with local English-speaking driver: $300
- Saalbach-Hinterglemm to Innsbruck Airport(INN)-Departure Transfer: $288
Is it cheaper to fly into Aqaba or Salzburg?
Prices for flights to both Salzburg 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 $73Salzburg $82
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
- Traditional Bedouin Cooking Experience in the Desert: $50
- Overnight in Bedouin Camp. Dinner and breakfast included.: $56
- "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
Typical Food Prices in Salzburg
Some typical examples of dining costs in Salzburg are as follows:
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Lunch Salad$10
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Salzburg
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Salzburg.
- Austrian Apple Strudel Cooking Class including Lunch in Salzburg: $71
- Apple Strudel & Salzburg Prezel Cooking Class Experience & Lunch: $71
- Salzburg Christmas Cookies and Apple Strudel Cooking Lesson: $76
- Best of Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg: $99
- Apple Strudel & Prezel Cooking Class incl. Dinner & Music: $100
- Mozart Dinner Concert in Salzburg: $100
- Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Salzburg with River Cruise: $133
- Best of Mozart Concert and GOLDEN VIP Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg: $157
- Original Sound of Music Tour & Edelweiss Cooking Class Salzburg: $170
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aqaba $54Salzburg $34
Tours and Activities in Aqaba
Here are a few actual costs in Aqaba for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Turgut camp with tour: $15
- 2 Hour Morning or Sunset Jeep Tour in Wadi Rum Desert Highlights: $20
- Join Us Before Sunset – Aqaba Walking Tour Let's Go!: $27
- Wadi Rum Half-day Jeep Tour incl. sandboard, water & Bedouin tea: $30
- Private Walking Tour in Aqaba City with Free Meal: $30
- Glass-Bottom Boat 2-hours Tour and Coral-Reef Viewing from Aqaba: $30
- Stargazing Adventure in Jordan: $30
- Aqaba Walking Tour : History ,Culture & Food: $30
- Wadi Rum: Premium English Speaking Guide 4WD Desert Tour: $34
- 2 Hours Morning or Sunset Jeep Tour in Wadi Rum Desert Highlights: $35
- 2 Hour Jeep Tour - Wadi Rum Desert & Canyon: $35
- 4 Hour Jeep Tour Morning or Sunset Wadi Rum Desert Highlights: $35
Tours and Activities in Salzburg
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Salzburg are as follows:
- Salzburg City Self-Guided Audio Tour With 100 Captivating Stories: $3.52
- TOP Salzburg : Private guided tour with your mobile: $5.88
- Self-Guided Walking Tour of Salzburg with Audio Guide: $5.88
- Salzburg Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.00
- Salzburg Audio Guided Walking Tour 1h45 and 24 reviews: $6.94
- Salzburg Sound of Music and City Highlights Audio Guided Tour: $9.99
- Mirabell: A Baroque Odyssey Walking Tour in Salzburg: $22
- Salzburg Panorama Cruise on the Salzach river: $22
- Mozart's Footsteps: Puzzle Tour in Salzburg's Old Town: $26
- Salzburg Old Town Walking Tour, Mozart, Mirabell Gardens: $29
- Discover Salzburg Differently: Interactive Puzzle City Tour: $30
- Lonely Goatherd Bike Tour: Cycle Salzburg's Surroundings with the Sound of Music: $35
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAqaba $9.07Salzburg $30
Typical Alcohol Prices in Salzburg
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Salzburg:
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Beer$4.22
Sample the Local Flavors in Salzburg
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Salzburg:
- Guided Wine Tasting in a Hidden Wine Bar: $45
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aqaba and Salzburg, we can see that Salzburg 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 Salzburg 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 Salzburg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Salzburg 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 Salzburg Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Aqaba or Salzburg?
Salzburg has a larger population, and is about 58% larger than the population of Aqaba. When comparing the sizes of Aqaba and Salzburg, 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 Salzburg?
Salzburg 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 Salzburg in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Aqaba and Salzburg. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Aqaba year-round. Also, the music scene and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Salzburg this time of year.
The heat can be very extreme in Aqaba. In the summer, Aqaba is much warmer than Salzburg. Typically, the summer temperatures in Aqaba in July average around 33°C (91°F), and Salzburg averages at about 20°C (68°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Salzburg this time of the year. In Aqaba, it's very sunny this time of the year. Aqaba usually receives more sunshine than Salzburg during summer. Aqaba gets 384 hours of sunny skies, while Salzburg receives 227 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Aqaba usually receives less rain than Salzburg. Aqaba gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Salzburg receives 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAqaba 33°C (91°F)Salzburg 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Salzburg in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Aqaba as well as Salzburg. Aqaba attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many travelers come to Salzburg for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Aqaba is generally much warmer than Salzburg. Daily temperatures in Aqaba average around 26°C (79°F), and Salzburg fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Aqaba this time of the year. In the autumn, Aqaba often gets more sunshine than Salzburg. Aqaba gets 295 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Salzburg receives 108 hours of full sun.
Aqaba usually gets less rain in October than Salzburg. Aqaba gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Salzburg receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAqaba 26°C (79°F)Salzburg 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Salzburg in the Winter?
Both Salzburg and Aqaba are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Aqaba throughout the year. Also, many visitors come to Salzburg in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Salzburg can get quite cold in the winter. Aqaba is much warmer than Salzburg in the winter. The daily temperature in Aqaba averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Salzburg fluctuates around -0°C (31°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Aqaba. Aqaba usually receives more sunshine than Salzburg during winter. Aqaba gets 234 hours of sunny skies, while Salzburg receives 44 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Aqaba usually receives less rain than Salzburg. Aqaba gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Salzburg receives 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAqaba 14°C (57°F)Salzburg -0°C (31°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Salzburg in the Spring?
Both Salzburg and Aqaba during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Aqaba because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, most visitors come to Salzburg for the natural beauty during these months.
In the spring, Aqaba is much warmer than Salzburg. Typically, the spring temperatures in Aqaba in April average around 24°C (75°F), and Salzburg averages at about 11°C (51°F).
It's quite sunny in Aqaba. In the spring, Aqaba often gets more sunshine than Salzburg. Aqaba gets 282 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Salzburg receives 155 hours of full sun.
Aqaba usually gets less rain in April than Salzburg. Aqaba gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Salzburg receives 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAqaba 24°C (75°F)Salzburg 11°C (51°F)
Typical Weather for Salzburg and Aqaba
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | -0°C (31°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Apr | 24°C (75°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Aug | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 93 mm (3.6 in) |
| Sep | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 5°C (42°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 1°C (35°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
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