Which place is cheaper, Venice 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 Venice?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Aqaba or Venice, 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 Venice?
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.
Venice
The canals of Venice are one of the most popular and emulated destinations in the world. In it's hay day, Venice was at the center of politics, exploration, arts and architecture. Today that history is still very much alive and well. The city is unlike any other in the world. The best way to immerse yourself in Venice is to get yourself lost in the alleyways. It's actually quite easy to do and you'll find yourself stumbling into the most interesting places, hidden away from the crowds of Piazzo San Marco.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Italy, and The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAqaba $157Venice $315
The average daily cost (per person) in Aqaba is $157, while the average daily cost in Venice is $315. 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 Venice in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAqaba $59Venice $136
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAqaba $118Venice $272
Compare Hotels in Aqaba and Venice
Looking for a hotel in Aqaba or Venice? 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 Venice Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Aqaba $24Venice $31
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aqaba
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aqaba:
- Private Petra Day Trip from Aqaba Port with Return Transfer: $190
- Aqaba or Aqaba Airport Private Transfer To Dead Sea: $185
- Private Transfer from Aqaba Airport to Allenby King Hussein Bridge: $173
- Private Transfer from Aqaba Airport to Dead Sea Hotels: $160
- 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
- Aqaba Airport (AQJ) to Petra - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $141
- Transfer From Aqaba Airport to Wadi rum: $140
- Private Transfer from Wadi Rum to Amman Airport: $133
- Private Transfer from Aqaba Airport to Amman Airport: $133
- Private Transfers from Wadi Rum Inside Jordan and Vice Versa: $129
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Venice
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Venice:
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Venice 12 Hour Transport Pass$18
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Vaporetto Ride$7.41
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1 Day Travel Card$21
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7 Day Transport Card (for Two)$115
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Venice
Also for Venice, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer from Venice Airport to Portorož / Piran: $215
- Arrival Transfer: Marco Polo Airport VCE to Venice (Luxury Van): $201
- Burano + water taxi to Venice Airport (VCE) - Departure Transfer: $297
- Chioggia Port from Venice Private Transfer and Water Taxi: $270
- Chioggia Port to Venice Airport(VCE) - Departure Private Transfer: $177
- Departure Transfer: Venice to Marco Polo Airport VCE (Luxury Van): $200
- From Venice Piazzale Roma 1 Way Private Transfer to Airport: $222
- Giudecca + water taxi to Venice Airport(VCE) - Departure Transfer: $290
- Lido + water taxi to Venice Airport (VCE) - Departure Transfer: $296
- Murano + water taxi to Venice Airport (VCE) - Departure Transfer: $255
- PRIVATE TRANSFER: from Venice To Florence with private chauffeur: $259
- Palm Springs Airport (PSP) to INDIAN WELLS - Arrival Private Transfer: $150
Is it cheaper to fly into Aqaba or Venice?
Prices for flights to both Venice 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 $73Venice $128
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
- "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: $90
- Wadi Rum Full Day Jeep Tour + Overnight & Dinner in Bedouin Camp: $109
Typical Food Prices in Venice
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Venice:
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Panini Sandwich$4.56
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Gelato$6.84
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Artichoke & Mushroom Pizza$9.01
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Expresso$2.22
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Slice of Pizza$2.54
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Three Course Dinner (for Two)$90
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Venice
For Venice, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe Venice with Set Lunch or Dinner: $39
- Eating Venice Street Food Tour with Guided Tasting and Sightseeing: $52
- Venice Street Food Tour with Local Guide with Local Food Market Visit: $52
- Tasty Street Food Tour of Venice City Center with Cicchetti & Local Specialties: $57
- Venice Street Food Tour with a Native & Top Rated Expert: $58
- Guided Venice Street Food Tour and City Sightseeing: $58
- Venice Evening Food Tour: Bites, Drinks & Sit-Down Dinner: $59
- Express Venice Cooking Class: Fresh Pasta, Tiramisù & Wine: $76
- Tiramisu Cooking Class & Brunch in Venice – Make, Eat, and Enjoy!: $77
- Tailored Private Venetian Cooking Class: $80
- Guided Small Group Kickstart Food Tour of Venice: $82
- Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class: $84
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aqaba $54Venice $115
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
- 05 Hrs Jeep tour in Wadi Rum: $68
- 1 Day & 1 Night | Stay & Jeep + Camel Tour in Wadi Rum | Magic Bedouin Star: $99
- 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 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: $32
- 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
- 3 Hours Private Stargazing Experience in Wadi Rum: $40
Typical Entertainment Prices in Venice
For Venice, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Venice Boat Ride$17
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Bell tower of St. Mark Entrance Fee$9.12
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Gondola Ride (for Group)$91
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Secret Itinerary Tour- Doge's Palace$18
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The Jewish Museum Admission$3.42
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The Glass Museum in Murano$9.12
Tours and Activities in Venice
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Venice.
- Self Guided Tour of Venice's Best Kept Secrets: $1.16
- Self-Guided Tours In Venice With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.53
- Venice San Marco Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $5.29
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Venice: $5.87
- Venice Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $5.88
- Venice Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $5.88
- Doge's Palace Venice Audio Tour Experience: $5.99
- Venice Audio Guided Walking Tour 3h30 and 26 Audio Commentaries: $6.96
- From Doges to Domes Self Guided Tour of Venice with App: $6.99
- Venice Murano and Burano Walking Tour with Audio Guide: $7.63
- Venezia Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local: $7.67
- Holy Heist Self-Guided Adventure & Walking Game: $7.76
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAqaba $9.07Venice $28
Typical Alcohol Prices in Venice
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Venice:
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1/2 Liter Wine$5.93
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Beer$5.59
Sample the Local Flavors in Venice
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Venice:
- Guided Visit and Wine Tasting at the Winery in Veneto: $29
- Wine Tasting in Venice: $46
- Luxury Natural Wine Tasting with Cicchetti Tapas in Venice: $58
- 2 Hour Cicchetti and Wine Tasting Tour in Venice: $77
- Venice Carnival Pub Crawl with Drinks & Masked Party Night: $93
- A Venetian Evening: Wine Tasting and Cicchetti with a Local Guide: $105
- Wine Tasting and Cicchetti Stroll Guided Tour + Ebook: $136
- Venice food and wine tour - eat and drink like a local: $153
- Small Group Tour with Prosecco Wine Tasting from Venice: $165
- From Olive Oil & Wine Tour in the Venetian Hills: $187
- Prosecco Wine Tour with Sommelier – Pick-up from Treviso: $189
- Exclusive Prosecco Wine Tour from Venice: $199
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aqaba and Venice, we can see that Venice 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 Venice 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 Venice would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Venice 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 Venice Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Aqaba or Venice?
Venice has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Aqaba. When comparing the sizes of Aqaba and Venice, 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 Venice?
Venice 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 Venice in the Summer?
Both Venice 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. Furthermore, the summer months attract visitors to Venice because of the family-friendly experiences.
The heat can be very extreme in Aqaba. In the summer, Aqaba is a little warmer than Venice. Typically, the summer temperatures in Aqaba in July average around 33°C (91°F), and Venice averages at about 23°C (73°F).
In Venice, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Aqaba. In the summer, Aqaba often gets more sunshine than Venice. Aqaba gets 384 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Venice receives 287 hours of full sun.
Aqaba usually gets less rain in July than Venice. Aqaba gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Venice receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAqaba 33°C (91°F)Venice 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Venice in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Aqaba and Venice. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Aqaba year-round. Furthermore, the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Venice this time of year.
In October, Aqaba is generally much warmer than Venice. Daily temperatures in Aqaba average around 26°C (79°F), and Venice fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
In Aqaba, it's very sunny this time of the year. Aqaba usually receives more sunshine than Venice during autumn. Aqaba gets 295 hours of sunny skies, while Venice receives 134 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Aqaba usually receives less rain than Venice. Aqaba gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Venice receives 67 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAqaba 26°C (79°F)Venice 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Venice in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Aqaba as well as Venice. Aqaba attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many travelers come to Venice for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Venice. Aqaba is much warmer than Venice in the winter. The daily temperature in Aqaba averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Venice fluctuates around 3°C (37°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 Venice. Aqaba gets 234 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Venice receives 88 hours of full sun.
Aqaba usually gets less rain in January than Venice. Aqaba gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Venice receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAqaba 14°C (57°F)Venice 3°C (37°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Venice in the Spring?
Both Venice 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 Venice in the spring for the natural beauty.
In the spring, Aqaba is much warmer than Venice. Typically, the spring temperatures in Aqaba in April average around 24°C (75°F), and Venice averages at about 13°C (55°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Aqaba. Aqaba usually receives more sunshine than Venice during spring. Aqaba gets 282 hours of sunny skies, while Venice receives 154 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Aqaba usually receives less rain than Venice. Aqaba gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Venice receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAqaba 24°C (75°F)Venice 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Venice and Aqaba
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) |
| Apr | 24°C (75°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Sep | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 67 mm (2.7 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 50 mm (1.9 in) |
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