Which place is cheaper, Tallinn 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 Tallinn?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Aqaba or Tallinn, 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 Tallinn?
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.
Tallinn
Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, is located on the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland. It has a population of more than 430,000 people and is a charming, yet cosmopolitan place to visit. The Old Town is at the center of the city's tourism, and the beauty and architecture is very impressive. The city's close proximity to Helsinki makes it a popular day trip from Finland, but cheap plane flights have also encouraged visitors from around Europe to spend several days in this city. In particular, summer months can become quite crowded.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best 2-Week Tours from Tallinn, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Estonia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAqaba $157Tallinn $138
The average daily cost (per person) in Aqaba is $157, while the average daily cost in Tallinn is $138. 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 Tallinn in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAqaba $59Tallinn $54
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAqaba $118Tallinn $108
Compare Hotels in Aqaba and Tallinn
Looking for a hotel in Aqaba or Tallinn? 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 Tallinn Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Aqaba $24Tallinn $14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aqaba
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aqaba:
- Wadi Rum: Private Transfer to Aqaba through Hotel Pickup: $69
- Transfers , Meet & Assistance at Wadi Araba Crossing Border: $153
- Transfer from Aqaba City Or TalaBay to Wadi rum: $120
- Transfer from Aqaba City Or TalaBay to Amman Airport: $101
- Transfer from Aqaba Airport to Petra: $60
- Transfer From Aqaba Airport to Wadi rum: $140
- Transfer From Aqaba Airport to Aqaba City Or TalaBay: $25
- Sheikh Hussein Crossing Private Transfer to or from Aqaba: $250
- Private Transfers from Wadi Rum Inside Jordan and Vice Versa: $129
- Private Transfers To Petra: $200
- Private Transfer: Aqaba Hotels to Aqaba Airport: $27
- Private Transfer: Aqaba Airport to Petra City Hotels: $93
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Tallinn
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Tallinn:
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Tram Around Town for Two$1.90
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tallinn
Also for Tallinn, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From Alpakafarm Guided Tour with Transfer: $69
- From Private Transfer to Riga with Sightseeing: $494
- Private Transfer from Tallinn Airport to Tallinn city center: $33
- Private Transfer from Tallinn Airport to Tallinn city center: $45
- Private Transfer from Tallinn Airport(TLL) to Tallinn Cruise Port: $40
- Private Transfer from Tallinn Cruise Port to Tallinn Airport(TLL): $40
- Private Transfer from Tallinn hotels to Tallinn Cruise Port: $40
- Tallinn Arrival Private Airport Transfer in Minivan: $127
- Tallinn Cruise Port to Tallinn hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $80
- Tallinn Highlights Shore Excursion With Port Return Transfer: $69
- Tallinn Party Bus Airport Transfer: $134
- Tallinn Return Airport Transfers: $78
Is it cheaper to fly into Aqaba or Tallinn?
Prices for flights to both Tallinn 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 $73Tallinn $71
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 Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch for Two$8.76
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Dessert$1.31
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Tallinn old town: Estonian Cuisine Cooking Class: $86
- Tallinn Russian Dinner: $90
- Estonian cuisine Cooking Class: $93
- Old Town Guided Tour with Dinner and Folk Show: $98
- Old Town Guided Tour and Medieval Dinner with Show: $103
- Old Town Food Tour from the cruise port: $109
- From Campfire Cooking Workshop with Guided Hike: $111
- Tallinn 3-Hour Estonian Food Tour: $141
- Tallinn Food Tour with Round-trip Transfer Port-City: $159
- Vegan Food Tours Tallinn: $229
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aqaba $54Tallinn $6.42
Tours and Activities in Aqaba
Here are a few actual costs in Aqaba for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 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 Camel tour with lunch: $75
- 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 Hour Morning or Sunset Jeep Tour in Wadi Rum Desert Highlights: $20
- 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
- 2 hours Jeep tour in Wadi Rum with Bedouin guide (incl. bottled water and tea): $100
- 2-day Hiking Adventure and Jeep Tour from Wadi Rum: $198
Tours and Activities in Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Old Town Self-Guided Audio Tour with 3D Map: $3.45
- Tales of Reval Walking Tour with Smartphone App: $6.90
- Audio Tour of the Toompea Hill (Cathedral Hill) in Tallinn: $8.06
- Monks, Ghosts and Legends Self Guided Tour of Tallinn: $8.50
- Aegna Island: Self-Guided Discovery Tour: $9.21
- Old Town Highlights Tour with Audio Guide: $9.22
- Private Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour in Tallinn Old Town: $9.39
- Tallinn Old Town Walking Tour Medieval to Digital Estonia: $14
- Towers, Legends and Communism: An Audio Tour of Tallinn: $15
- Tour to the Paljassaare Special Protection Area: $15
- Discover Terrific Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Guided Tallinn Old Town Walking Tour: $16
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAqaba $9.07Tallinn $17
Sample the Local Flavors in Tallinn
Also in Tallinn, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Old Town Bar Crawl - Shots, Games, Deals & Club: $22
- Telliskivi Bar Crawl with games, drinks, discounts: $22
- Bar Crawl with Shots, Beer, and Nightclub Entry: $23
- Urban Beats Bar Crawl with Party Bus and Clubs: $51
- Old Town Walking Tour, Pub Crawl and Accommodation in Tallinn: $116
- Gin Distillery Tour and Tasting: $275
When comparing the travel costs between Aqaba and Tallinn, we can see that Aqaba is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Even though Aqaba is in Middle East and Tallinn is in Europe, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Aqaba Expensive? and Is Tallinn Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Aqaba or Tallinn?
Tallinn has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Aqaba. When comparing the sizes of Aqaba and Tallinn, 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 Tallinn?
Tallinn 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 Tallinn in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Aqaba as well as Tallinn. Aqaba attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Tallinn this time of year.
It's very hot in Aqaba this time of the year. Aqaba is much warmer than Tallinn in the summer. The daily temperature in Aqaba averages around 33°C (91°F) in July, and Tallinn fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Tallinn. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Aqaba this time of the year. In the summer, Aqaba often gets more sunshine than Tallinn. Aqaba gets 384 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tallinn receives 279 hours of full sun.
Aqaba usually gets less rain in July than Tallinn. Aqaba gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Tallinn receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAqaba 33°C (91°F)Tallinn 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Tallinn in the Autumn?
Both Tallinn and Aqaba are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Aqaba throughout the year. Also, many travelers come to Tallinn for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Aqaba is much warmer than Tallinn. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Aqaba in October average around 26°C (79°F), and Tallinn averages at about 7°C (44°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Aqaba. Aqaba usually receives more sunshine than Tallinn during autumn. Aqaba gets 295 hours of sunny skies, while Tallinn receives 92 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Aqaba usually receives less rain than Tallinn. Aqaba gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Tallinn receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAqaba 26°C (79°F)Tallinn 7°C (44°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Tallinn in the Winter?
Both Tallinn 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. Furthermore, many visitors come to Tallinn in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Tallinn can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Aqaba is generally much warmer than Tallinn. Daily temperatures in Aqaba average around 14°C (57°F), and Tallinn fluctuates around -5°C (22°F).
It's quite sunny in Aqaba. In the winter, Aqaba often gets more sunshine than Tallinn. Aqaba gets 234 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tallinn receives 25 hours of full sun.
Aqaba usually gets less rain in January than Tallinn. Aqaba gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Tallinn receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAqaba 14°C (57°F)Tallinn -5°C (22°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Tallinn in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Aqaba and Tallinn. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Aqaba year-round. Furthermore, most visitors come to Tallinn for the natural beauty during these months.
Tallinn can be very cold during spring. Aqaba is much warmer than Tallinn in the spring. The daily temperature in Aqaba averages around 24°C (75°F) in April, and Tallinn fluctuates around 4°C (39°F).
In Aqaba, it's very sunny this time of the year. Aqaba usually receives more sunshine than Tallinn during spring. Aqaba gets 282 hours of sunny skies, while Tallinn receives 186 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Aqaba usually receives less rain than Tallinn. Aqaba gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Tallinn receives 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAqaba 24°C (75°F)Tallinn 4°C (39°F)
Typical Weather for Tallinn 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 (22°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | -6°C (22°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | -2°C (29°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Apr | 24°C (75°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Aug | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Sep | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | -3°C (27°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
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