Which place is cheaper, Sukhothai or Aqaba?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Aqaba or Sukhothai?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Aqaba or Sukhothai, 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 Sukhothai?
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.
Sukhothai
If you are the kind of wandering traveler looking to find calm and inner peace, you will want to add Sukhothai to your list. Also known as "the dawn of happiness," this area is best known for the ruins of the ancient city of Sukhothai – the capital of Thailand during the 13th century. As the first capital of Siam, the area's temples and monuments are restored and ready for visitors from around the world.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best 10-Day Tours in Thailand, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Thailand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAqaba $127Sukhothai $59
The average daily cost (per person) in Aqaba is $127, while the average daily cost in Sukhothai is $59. 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 Sukhothai in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAqaba $59Sukhothai $23
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAqaba $118Sukhothai $46
Compare Hotels in Aqaba and Sukhothai
Looking for a hotel in Aqaba or Sukhothai? 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 Sukhothai Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Aqaba $24Sukhothai $17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aqaba
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aqaba:
- Transfers from Aqaba Airport to Aqaba city: $50
- Transfers , Meet & Assistance at Wadi Araba Crossing Border : $133
- Transfer from Aqaba City Or TalaBay to Amman Airport: $101
- Transfer from Aqaba Airport to Petra: $60
- Transfer From Aqaba Airport to Petra: $59
- Transfer From Aqaba Airport to Aqaba City Or TalaBay: $25
- Snorkeling in The Red Sea With Equipment And Free Transfer: $29
- Private Transfers from Wadi Rum: Dead Sea, Petra, Amman, Aqaba & vice versa: $107
- Private Transfers Aqaba to Dead Sea, Petra, Wadi Rum, Amman & vice versa: $47
- Private Transfer: From Amman City To Wadi Rum: $209
- Private Transfer: Aqaba Hotels to Aqaba Airport: $27
- Private Transfer: Aqaba Airport to Sheikh Hussein Border or vice versa: $193
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sukhothai
Also for Sukhothai, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Sukhothai : private car transfer to/from Chiang Mai: $138
- Sukhothai Hotel Transfer: to/from Chiang Mai Hotel Transfer: $159
- Sukhothai airport: Transfer to Sukhothai Historical Park: $78
- One -Way Private Transfer to Chiang Mai: $187
- Private Transfer to Bangkok City: $268
- Private Transfer to Bangkok City: $322
Is it cheaper to fly into Aqaba or Sukhothai?
Prices for flights to both Sukhothai 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 $42Sukhothai $19
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
- Explore Wadi Rum: Jeep Tour, Bed and Breakfast, and Dinner: $64
- 4 hour desert jeep tour with overnight in beduin camp including dinner&breakfast: $85
- Wadi Rum Full Day Jeep Tour + Overnight + Dinner in Bedouin Camp: $87
- Wadi Rum Full Day Jeep Tour + Overnight in Bedouin Camp & Dinner : $88
- 2 Day Wadi Rum Tour: Traditional Dinner and Starlit Cave Camp: $115
- Wadi Rum Full Day Jeep Tour + Overnight + Dinner Under the Stars: $135
- From Wadi Rum Full-Day Private Jeep Tour with Dinner: $169
- From Aqaba to Wadi Rum ,Jeep Tour with Dinner (Half Day): $185
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aqaba $54Sukhothai $33
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: $55
- Full-Day Jeep Tour in Wadi Rum without Overnight Stay: $85
- 03 Hrs Jeep tour in Wadi Rum: $47
- 06 Hours Jeep Tour in Wadi Rum : $84
- 1 Day & 1 Night | Stay & Jeep + Camel Tour in Wadi Rum | Magic Bedouin Star: $136
- 2 Days & 1 Night | Jeep & Hike Tour in Wadi Rum Desert | Magic Bedouin Star: $258
- 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 hours Jeep tour in Wadi Rum with Bedouin guide (incl. bottled water and tea): $100
Tours and Activities in Sukhothai
For Sukhothai, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2.5-Hours Guided Countryside Sunset Bike Tour: $18
- Half-Day Countryside Bike Tour: $26
- Cycling Sukhothai Full Day Countryside Tour: $32
- Historical Park & Countryside Cycling Tour: $42
- Full-Day Historical Park Cycling Tour with Lunch: $42
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAqaba $9.07Sukhothai $12
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aqaba and Sukhothai, we can see that Aqaba is more expensive. And not only is Sukhothai much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Aqaba is in Middle East and Sukhothai 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 Sukhothai would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Sukhothai 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 Sukhothai.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Aqaba Expensive? and Is Sukhothai Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Aqaba or Sukhothai?
Aqaba has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Sukhothai. When comparing the sizes of Aqaba and Sukhothai, 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 Sukhothai?
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 Sukhothai in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Aqaba as well as Sukhothai. Aqaba attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Sukhothai throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in Sukhothai. Aqaba usually gets less rain in July than Sukhothai. Aqaba gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Sukhothai receives 190 mm (7.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Aqaba this time of the year. In the summer, Aqaba often gets more sunshine than Sukhothai. Aqaba gets 384 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sukhothai receives 176 hours of full sun.
Aqaba can become quite hot in the summer. In July, Aqaba is generally a little warmer than Sukhothai. Daily temperatures in Aqaba average around 33°C (91°F), and Sukhothai fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAqaba 33°C (91°F)Sukhothai 29°C (84°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Sukhothai in the Autumn?
Both Sukhothai and Aqaba are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Aqaba throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Sukhothai because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The dry season in Sukhothai is October to April. The rainy season in Sukhothai is May to October. It rains a lot this time of the year in Sukhothai. In October, Aqaba usually receives less rain than Sukhothai. Aqaba gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Sukhothai receives 157 mm (6.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
It's quite sunny in Sukhothai. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Aqaba. Aqaba usually receives more sunshine than Sukhothai during autumn. Aqaba gets 295 hours of sunny skies, while Sukhothai receives 229 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Aqaba is around the same temperature as Sukhothai in the autumn. The daily temperature in Aqaba averages around 26°C (79°F) in October, and Sukhothai fluctuates around 28°C (83°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAqaba 26°C (79°F)Sukhothai 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Sukhothai in the Winter?
Both Sukhothai and Aqaba during the winter 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 Sukhothai year-round.
Aqaba usually gets less rain in January than Sukhothai. Aqaba gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Sukhothai receives 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Sukhothai, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Aqaba. In the winter, Aqaba often gets less sunshine than Sukhothai. Aqaba gets 234 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sukhothai receives 266 hours of full sun.
In the winter, Aqaba is much colder than Sukhothai. Typically, the winter temperatures in Aqaba in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Sukhothai averages at about 25°C (77°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAqaba 14°C (57°F)Sukhothai 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Sukhothai in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Aqaba and Sukhothai. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Aqaba year-round. Sukhothai attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
October to April in Sukhothai is the dry season. Also, May to October is the rainy season in Sukhothai. In April, Aqaba usually receives less rain than Sukhothai. Aqaba gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Sukhothai receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Sukhothai this time of the year. In Aqaba, it's very sunny this time of the year. Aqaba usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Sukhothai during spring. Aqaba gets 282 hours of sunny skies, while Sukhothai receives 279 hours of full sun in the spring.
It's very hot in Sukhothai this time of the year. In April, Aqaba is generally cooler than Sukhothai. Daily temperatures in Aqaba average around 24°C (75°F), and Sukhothai fluctuates around 32°C (89°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAqaba 24°C (75°F)Sukhothai 32°C (89°F)
Typical Weather for Sukhothai and Aqaba
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Apr | 24°C (75°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 32°C (89°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 31°C (87°F) | 189 mm (7.4 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 30°C (85°F) | 183 mm (7.2 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) |
| Aug | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 257 mm (10.1 in) |
| Sep | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 241 mm (9.5 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 157 mm (6.2 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
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