Which place is cheaper, Can Tho or Petra?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Petra or Can Tho?
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 Can Tho can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Petra or Can Tho?
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.
Can Tho
Can Tho is the largest city of Vietnam's Mekong Delta, and is best known for its canal network of floating markets, restaurants, bars, and hotels, Buddhist pagodas, and the beauty of the delta, which is illuminated in the evenings.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Historical Tours in Jordan, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Jordan, The Best Bicycle Tours in Vietnam, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Vietnam.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPetra $125Can Tho $57
The average daily cost (per person) in Petra is $125, while the average daily cost in Can Tho is $57. 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 Can Tho in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPetra $59Can Tho $27
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPetra $118Can Tho $54
Compare Hotels in Petra and Can Tho
Looking for a hotel in Petra or Can Tho? 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 Can Tho Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Petra $23Can Tho $13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Petra
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Petra:
- Petra to Sheikh Hussein Crossing Border Private Transfer: $180
- Petra to Madaba Private Transfer: $140
- Private Transfer Petra to/from Wadi Rum: $135
- Private Transfer Amman Airport to Petra or vice versa via the King's Highway: $120
- Private transfer Petra to/from Wadi Rum: $118
- Petra to Aqaba South Beach Hotels Private Transfer: $110
- Petra Private Transfer to or from Aqaba: $105
- Private Transfer From Petra to Amman or Airport With Optional : $99
- Private Departure Transfer: Petra Hotels to Amman Airport: $93
- Private Transfer from Petra City Hotels to Aqaba Airport: $93
- Petra to Wadi Rum Private Transfer: $80
- Private Transfer Amman Airport to Ma'in Hotel and vice versa: $73
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Can Tho
Also for Can Tho, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Can Tho City to Can Tho (VCA) Airport: $25
- Private Transfer from Can Tho (VCA) Airport to Can Tho City: $25
- PRIVATE CAR: Can Tho AIRPORT <=> CanTho Hotels (one way transfer): $30
- Private Transfer: Can Tho Airport - Can Tho City Center: $40
- Private Transfer: Can Tho Airport to/from Can Tho City Center: $43
- Private Transfer from Vinh Long to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) Airport: $105
- Private Transfer from Thanh Thoi to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) Airport: $106
- Private Transfer from Can Tho (VCA) Airport to Ho Chi Minh: $112
- Private Transfer from Can Tho City to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) Airport: $112
Is it cheaper to fly into Petra or Can Tho?
Prices for flights to both Can Tho 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 $38Can Tho $17
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
Typical Food Prices in Can Tho
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Can Tho:
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Restaurant Dinner (for Two)$5.19
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Coconut$0.28
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Mango$1.08
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Hot Pot Dinner (for Two)$6.95
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Two Vietnamese Iced Coffees$0.64
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Casual Lunch (for One)$2.80
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Can Tho
For Can Tho, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Boat tour on Mekong river see the sunset, small canal, Vegan dinner, street food: $29
- Explore Can Tho City tour combine Local Food tour - in afternoon: $35
- Can Tho food tour designed by local chef: $38
- Street food tour back of the bike in Can Tho: $39
- Eco Cooking Class and Market Tour: $47
- Walking street food tour designed by local chef: $47
- Full-Day Experience in Mekong Cycling and Authentic Home Cooking: $60
- Can Tho Cooking Class - Motorbike trip in the countryside: $69
- 2 Days Tour in Can Tho with Boat Trip and Cooking Class : $139
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Petra $47Can Tho $17
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 Back Trail Tour of Petra starting from the Monastery : $276
- 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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Can Tho
For Can Tho, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Sunset Boat Ride$2.00
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Half Day Floating Market Tour$8.39
Tours and Activities in Can Tho
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Can Tho.
- Mekong Delta and Cai Rang Floating Market 5-Hours Tour: $32
- The hidden Fabulous Floating Market and small canal (Non-tourist small canal): $33
- Half-Day Private Cai Rang Floating Market & Small Canal Boat Tour: $33
- Mekong Delta and Cai Rang Floating Market 5-Hours Tour: $33
- Discover Can Tho Floating Market and Small Canal Adventure: $35
- Can Tho Sunset Tour : $35
- From Cai Rang Floating Market Group tour: $39
- Private Half Day Tour - Cái Răng Floating Market: $39
- Private Half Day Tour - Sơn Islet: $39
- Bicycle Tour Through Peaceful Villages: $40
- Cai Rang Floating Market Tour -Amazing Can Tho : $45
- Rural and Tropical Island Tour at Can Tho: $48
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPetra $15Can Tho $6.59
Typical Alcohol Prices in Can Tho
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Can Tho from other travelers:
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Beer$3.20
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Petra and Can Tho, we can see that Petra is more expensive. And not only is Can Tho much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Petra is in Middle East and Can Tho 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 Can Tho would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Can Tho 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 Can Tho.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Petra Expensive? and Is Can Tho Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Petra or Can Tho?
Can Tho has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Petra. When comparing the sizes of Petra and Can Tho, 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 Can Tho?
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 Petra or Can Tho in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Petra as well as Can Tho. Petra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Can Tho throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in Can Tho. Petra usually gets less rain in July than Can Tho. Petra gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Can Tho receives 313 mm (12.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Petra this time of the year. In the summer, Petra often gets more sunshine than Can Tho. Petra gets 384 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Can Tho receives 168 hours of full sun.
Petra can become quite hot in the summer. In July, Petra is generally a little warmer than Can Tho. Daily temperatures in Petra average around 33°C (91°F), and Can Tho fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPetra 33°C (91°F)Can Tho 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Petra or Can Tho in the Autumn?
Both Can Tho and Petra are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Petra throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Can Tho because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The dry season in Can Tho is December to April. The rainy season in Can Tho is May to November. It rains a lot this time of the year in Can Tho. In October, Petra usually receives less rain than Can Tho. Petra gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Can Tho receives 343 mm (13.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Petra. Petra usually receives more sunshine than Can Tho during autumn. Petra gets 295 hours of sunny skies, while Can Tho receives 158 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Petra is around the same temperature as Can Tho in the autumn. The daily temperature in Petra averages around 27°C (80°F) in October, and Can Tho fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPetra 27°C (80°F)Can Tho 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Petra or Can Tho in the Winter?
Both Can Tho and Petra during the winter 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 Can Tho year-round.
Petra usually gets more rain in January than Can Tho. Petra gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Can Tho receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Can Tho, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Petra. In the winter, Petra often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Can Tho. Petra gets 234 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Can Tho receives 240 hours of full sun.
In the winter, Petra is much colder than Can Tho. Typically, the winter temperatures in Petra in January average around 15°C (59°F), and Can Tho averages at about 26°C (78°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPetra 15°C (59°F)Can Tho 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Petra or Can Tho in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Petra and Can Tho. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Petra year-round. Can Tho attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
December to April in Can Tho is the dry season. Also, May to November is the rainy season in Can Tho. Can Tho receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Petra usually receives less rain than Can Tho. Petra gets 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Can Tho receives 103 mm (4.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Can Tho this time of the year. In Petra, it's very sunny this time of the year. Petra usually receives more sunshine than Can Tho during spring. Petra gets 282 hours of sunny skies, while Can Tho receives 235 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Petra is generally cooler than Can Tho. Daily temperatures in Petra average around 25°C (76°F), and Can Tho fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPetra 25°C (76°F)Can Tho 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Can Tho and Petra
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 15°C (59°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (62°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (76°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) |
| May | 28°C (83°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 268 mm (10.6 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 332 mm (13.1 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 313 mm (12.3 in) |
| Aug | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 365 mm (14.4 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (87°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 360 mm (14.2 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (80°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 343 mm (13.5 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 163 mm (6.4 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (62°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 60 mm (2.4 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.