Which place is cheaper, Antalya or Petra?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Petra or Antalya?
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 Antalya can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Petra or Antalya?
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.
Antalya
Antalya is the largest city along Turkey's Mediterranean coast and the eighth largest city in the country with over one million people in the metropolitan area. The city dates back to about 200 BC when it was settled by the Attalid Dynasty of Pergamon and soon conquered by the Romans. The city was ruled by several different groups and most recently was transferred to Italian suzerainty following World War I. It became part of Turkey following the War of Independence. The city has seen an influx of development in recent years and it has grown into a tourism mecca with more than 12 million visitors in 2014.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Historical Tours in Jordan, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Jordan, The Best 10-Day Tours in Turkey, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Turkey.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPetra $125Antalya $147
The average daily cost (per person) in Petra is $125, while the average daily cost in Antalya is $147. 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 Antalya in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPetra $59Antalya $55
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPetra $118Antalya $110
Compare Hotels in Petra and Antalya
Looking for a hotel in Petra or Antalya? 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 Antalya Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Petra $23Antalya $110
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Petra
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Petra:
- Private transfer Petra to/from Wadi Rum: $118
- Private Transfer from Petra City Hotels to Aqaba Airport: $93
- Private Transfer Petra to/from Wadi Rum: $135
- Private Transfer From Petra to Amman or Airport With Optional : $99
- Private Transfer Amman Airport to Petra or vice versa via the King's Highway: $120
- Private Departure Transfer: Petra Hotels to Amman Airport: $93
- Petra to Wadi Rum Private Transfer: $80
- Petra to Madaba Private Transfer: $140
- Petra to Ma'in Hot Springs Private Transfer: $140
- Petra to Aqaba South Beach Hotels Private Transfer: $110
- Petra to Aqaba King Hussein Airport - Departure Private Transfer: $52
- Petra Private Transfer to or from Aqaba: $105
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antalya
Also for Antalya, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- The Land Of Legends Night Show with Transfers: $6.38
- From Land of Legends Transfer and Boat Parade Show: $7.98
- Suluada Boat Trip With Lunch & Transfer (Belek,Antalya,Kemer): $10
- From Land of Legends Night Show w/Transfer: $13
- From Antalya : Land Of Legends Night Show Transfer: $14
- From Side: Land of Legends Night Show with Hotel Transfer: $16
- Antalya Ariport (AYT) to Antalya hotel or address - Arrival Private Transfer: $16
- Sulu Boat Trip w/Lunch, Transfers and Sunset Option: $17
- Antalya to Antalya Ariport (AYT) - Departure Private Transfer: $19
- Antalya Airport (AYT) to Antalya hotel - Arrival Private Transfer: $19
- Antalya Scuba Diving With Lunch, Transfer: $20
- Antalya Family Rafting Adventure w/ Free Hotel Transfer: $20
Is it cheaper to fly into Petra or Antalya?
Prices for flights to both Antalya 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 $38Antalya $25
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 Antalya
For Antalya, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Traditional Turkish Tastes at Antalya Food Tour: $47
- Giza Pyramids Sound and Light Show with Dinner: $73
- Full day trip to Pamukkale from Side with dinner: $103
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Petra $47Antalya $46
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 Horse Riding Adventure around the Petra Area: $145
- 3-hour Private Guided Tour In Petra with hotel pick up.: $75
- Petra Back Entrance Private Walking Tour: $215
- Private Full-Day Tour to Petra and Wadi Rum from Dead Sea: $269
- Private Half-Day Tour of Petra with Lunch: $120
- Private Indiana-Jones Archeological Trail Tour: $90
- Private Petra Back Entrance Tour with Guide .: $140
- Wadi Rum Day Tour from Petra ending in Aqaba: $138
- Wadi Rum Private Tour from Petra with Martian and Star Wars Film Site: $173
Tours and Activities in Antalya
For Antalya, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.19
- Antalya Highlights Escape Game and Tour: $3.19
- Bazaar Self-Guided Smartphone App Tour: $6.00
- Antalya Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.66
- Antalya Scavenger Hunt And Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.85
- Antalya Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- Self-Guided Audio City Tour on Your Phone: $11
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Sulu Island and Adrasan Bay: Boat Tour with Lunch: $11
- Full-Day Private Rafting Adventure in Karabük Türkiye: $13
- Spa and Skin Care Experience with Massage and Drink: $14
- Ride the Rapids: Unforgettable Rafting Tour Experience!: $15
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPetra $15Antalya $20
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Petra and Antalya, we can see that Antalya is more expensive. And not only is Petra much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Petra is in Middle East and Antalya 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 Petra would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Petra 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 Antalya would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Antalya than you might in Petra.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Petra Expensive? and Is Antalya Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Petra or Antalya?
Antalya has a larger population, and is about 50 times larger than the population of Petra. When comparing the sizes of Petra and Antalya, 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 Antalya?
Antalya has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Petra experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Petra or Antalya in the Summer?
Both Antalya and Petra during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Petra because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Antalya because of the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
It's very hot in Petra this time of the year. Petra is a little warmer than Antalya in the summer. The daily temperature in Petra averages around 33°C (91°F) in July, and Antalya fluctuates around 28°C (83°F).
In Antalya, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Petra. In the summer, Petra often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Antalya. Petra gets 384 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Antalya receives 376 hours of full sun.
Petra usually gets less rain in July than Antalya. Petra gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Antalya receives 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPetra 33°C (91°F)Antalya 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Petra or Antalya in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Petra and Antalya. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Petra year-round. Also, the hiking trails, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Antalya this time of year.
In the autumn, Petra is a little warmer than Antalya. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Petra in October average around 27°C (80°F), and Antalya averages at about 21°C (69°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Antalya this time of the year. In Petra, it's very sunny this time of the year. Petra usually receives more sunshine than Antalya during autumn. Petra gets 295 hours of sunny skies, while Antalya receives 251 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Petra usually receives less rain than Antalya. Petra gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Antalya receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPetra 27°C (80°F)Antalya 21°C (69°F)
Should I visit Petra or Antalya in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Petra as well as Antalya. Petra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many travelers come to Antalya for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In January, Petra is generally a little warmer than Antalya. Daily temperatures in Petra average around 15°C (59°F), and Antalya fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Petra this time of the year. In the winter, Petra often gets more sunshine than Antalya. Petra gets 234 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Antalya receives 161 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Antalya. Petra usually gets less rain in January than Antalya. Petra gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Antalya receives 239 mm (9.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPetra 15°C (59°F)Antalya 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Petra or Antalya in the Spring?
Both Antalya and Petra are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Petra throughout the year. Also, many visitors come to Antalya in the spring for the beaches and the natural beauty.
Petra is a little warmer than Antalya in the spring. The daily temperature in Petra averages around 25°C (76°F) in April, and Antalya fluctuates around 16°C (62°F).
It's quite sunny in Antalya. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Petra. Petra usually receives more sunshine than Antalya during spring. Petra gets 282 hours of sunny skies, while Antalya receives 243 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Petra usually receives less rain than Antalya. Petra gets 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Antalya receives 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPetra 25°C (76°F)Antalya 16°C (62°F)
Typical Weather for Antalya and Petra
| Petra | Antalya | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 15°C (59°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (62°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (76°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 16°C (62°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| May | 28°C (83°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Aug | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (87°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (80°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (62°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 227 mm (8.9 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.