Which place is cheaper, Amritsar or Petra?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Petra or Amritsar?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Petra and Amritsar can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Petra or Amritsar?
Petra
Whether you're checking off the Seven Wonders of the World, or you're just a huge Indiana Jones fan, the city of Petra must be on your bucket list. The "rose red city, half as old as time," was the capital of the Nabataean kingdom in the 6th century BC. It was the center for trade and commerce until an earthquake took out buildings and destroyed their water management system. After this destruction, the city of Petra seemed to be lost to western civilization.
Amritsar
Amritsar is a holy city of the Sikh religion, named "holy pool of nectar" for the pool around the base of the Golden Temple complex. This complex is the city's main attraction, bringing pilgrims from all over to bathe in the waters of the sacred pool and visit the sacred temple.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPetra $125Amritsar $54
The average daily cost (per person) in Petra is $125, while the average daily cost in Amritsar is $54. 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 Petra and Amritsar in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPetra $59Amritsar $23
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPetra $118Amritsar $46
Compare Hotels in Petra and Amritsar
Looking for a hotel in Petra or Amritsar? 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: Petra Hotel Prices and Amritsar Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Petra $23Amritsar $16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Petra
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Petra:
- Petra Private Transfer to or from Aqaba: $105
- Petra to Aqaba South Beach Hotels Private Transfer: $110
- Petra to Madaba Private Transfer: $140
- Petra to Sheikh Hussein Crossing Border Private Transfer: $180
- Petra to Wadi Rum Private Transfer: $80
- Private Departure Transfer: Petra Hotels to Amman Airport: $93
- Private Transfer Amman Airport to Ma'in Hotel and vice versa: $73
- Private Transfer Amman Airport to Petra or vice versa via the King's Highway: $120
- Private Transfer From Petra to Amman or Airport With Optional : $99
- Private Transfer Petra to/from Wadi Rum: $135
- Private Transfer from Petra City Hotels to Aqaba Airport: $93
- Private transfer Petra to/from Wadi Rum: $118
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amritsar
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Amritsar:
- Affordable Amritsar airport transfer: $11
- Amritsar Airport Transfer: $12
- From Amritsar Airport Transfer: $28
- Airport/Hotel Transfer to Chandigarh Airport/Hotel: $71
- Chandigarh to Amritsar Transfer: $71
- Amritsar to Dharamshala Tour (One Way Transfer): $98
- Private Wagah Border Drama and the Golden Temple with Transfer: $151
Is it cheaper to fly into Petra or Amritsar?
Prices for flights to both Amritsar and Petra 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 dayPetra $38Amritsar $19
Typical Food Prices in Petra
Some typical examples of dining costs in Petra are as follows:
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Dinner for Two$12
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Juice$1.76
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Petra
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Petra.
- Cooking outside in little Petra between the Mountains. : $45
- Private Outdoor bedouin Dinner in Petra: $300
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amritsar
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Amritsar.
- Amritsar Food Tour: $22
- Flavors of Amritsar (2-Hour Guided Street Food Tour Walk): $24
- Amritsar Food Tour: $31
- Wagah Border Retreat Ceremony With Traditional Dinner: $45
- Wagah Border Retreat Ceremony With Dinner: $45
- Indo-Pak Beating Retreat Ceremony at Wagah Border & Dinner: $60
- Evening Tour to Sadda Pind with Dinner: $67
- Beating Retreat Ceremony, Sadda Pind and Dinner: $71
- Private Farm-Fresh Punjabi Cooking Class in Amritsar: $136
- Sadda Pind With Lunch Or Dinner From Amritsar: $186
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Petra $47Amritsar $15
Typical Entertainment Prices in Petra
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Petra are as follows:
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Entry to Petra for One$71
Tours and Activities in Petra
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Petra are as follows:
- 3-hour Private Guided Tour In Petra with hotel pick up.: $75
- Private Indiana-Jones Archeological Trail Tour: $90
- Private Half-Day Tour of Petra with Lunch: $120
- Wadi Rum Day Tour from Petra ending in Aqaba: $138
- Private Petra Back Entrance Tour with Guide .: $140
- 3 Hour Horse Riding Adventure around the Petra Area: $145
- Wadi Rum Private Tour from Petra with Martian and Star Wars Film Site: $173
- Petra Back Entrance Private Walking Tour: $215
- Private Full-Day Tour to Petra and Wadi Rum from Dead Sea: $269
- Private Back Trail Tour of Petra starting from the Monastery : $276
Tours and Activities in Amritsar
Here are a few actual costs in Amritsar for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Amritsar Heritage Trails (2 Hour Guided Tour Experience): $13
- Golden Temple Guided Tour (Planet Amritsar Inc.): $17
- Cultural Walk of Amritsar (2 hours guided walking tour): $17
- Amritsar Heritage Walking Tour: $18
- Golden Temple and Jallianwala Bagh Guided Tour: $18
- Real Village Tour Amritsar: $20
- Real Amritsar : Full Day Tour with Wagah Border and Heritage Walk: $21
- Amritsar Golden Temple Tour.: $25
- Wagah Border Ceremony Half-Day Tour: $27
- Wagha Border tour : $29
- Wagah Border Amritsar Sightseeing Taxi: $30
- Amritsar Full Day Tour (Golden Temple with Wagah Border): $30
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPetra $15Amritsar $14
Sample the Local Flavors in Amritsar
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Amritsar:
- Pub Crawl Amritsar (3 hours pub hopping tour): $40
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Petra and Amritsar, we can see that Petra is more expensive. And not only is Amritsar much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Petra is in Middle East and Amritsar 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 Amritsar would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Amritsar 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 Petra would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Petra than you might in Amritsar.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Petra Expensive? and Is Amritsar Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Petra or Amritsar?
Amritsar has a larger population, and is about 80 times larger than the population of Petra. When comparing the sizes of Petra and Amritsar, 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 Petra or Amritsar?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
Should I visit Petra or Amritsar in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Petra and Amritsar. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Petra year-round. Amritsar attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Amritsar receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Petra usually receives less rain than Amritsar. Petra gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Amritsar receives 206 mm (8.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Amritsar this time of the year. In Petra, it's very sunny this time of the year. Petra usually receives more sunshine than Amritsar during summer. Petra gets 384 hours of sunny skies, while Amritsar receives 215 hours of full sun in the summer.
The heat can be very extreme in Amritsar. It's very hot in Petra this time of the year. Petra is around the same temperature as Amritsar in the summer. The daily temperature in Petra averages around 33°C (91°F) in July, and Amritsar fluctuates around 33°C (91°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPetra 33°C (91°F)Amritsar 33°C (91°F)
Should I visit Petra or Amritsar in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Petra as well as Amritsar. Petra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amritsar throughout the year.
Petra usually gets less rain in October than Amritsar. Petra gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Amritsar receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Amritsar. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Petra this time of the year. In the autumn, Petra often gets more sunshine than Amritsar. Petra gets 295 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Amritsar receives 252 hours of full sun.
In the autumn, Petra is around the same temperature as Amritsar. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Petra in October average around 27°C (80°F), and Amritsar averages at about 27°C (81°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPetra 27°C (80°F)Amritsar 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Petra or Amritsar in the Winter?
Both Amritsar and Petra are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Petra throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Amritsar because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In January, Petra usually receives more rain than Amritsar. Petra gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Amritsar receives 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain each month for the winter.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Petra. Petra usually receives more sunshine than Amritsar during winter. Petra gets 234 hours of sunny skies, while Amritsar receives 181 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Petra is generally around the same temperature as Amritsar. Daily temperatures in Petra average around 15°C (59°F), and Amritsar fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPetra 15°C (59°F)Amritsar 14°C (58°F)
Should I visit Petra or Amritsar in the Spring?
Both Amritsar and Petra during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Petra because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amritsar year-round.
Petra usually gets less rain in April than Amritsar. Petra gets 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Amritsar receives 25 mm (1 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Amritsar, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Petra. In the spring, Petra often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Amritsar. Petra gets 282 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Amritsar receives 265 hours of full sun.
Petra is cooler than Amritsar in the spring. The daily temperature in Petra averages around 25°C (76°F) in April, and Amritsar fluctuates around 28°C (83°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPetra 25°C (76°F)Amritsar 28°C (83°F)
Typical Weather for Amritsar and Petra
| Petra | Amritsar | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 15°C (59°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (62°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (76°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| May | 28°C (83°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 33°C (91°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 35°C (96°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 33°C (91°F) | 206 mm (8.1 in) |
| Aug | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 32°C (90°F) | 178 mm (7 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (87°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 31°C (88°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (80°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (62°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) |
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