Which place is cheaper, Da Nang or Petra?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Petra or Da Nang?
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 Da Nang can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Petra or Da Nang?
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.
Da Nang
Halfway between Ho Chi Minh City in the south and Hanoi in the North is the easy-going beach city of Da Nang (or Danang, for some). The third most populated city in Vietnam, Da Nang draws in crowds with its beautiful and calm beaches as well as its history as a French colonial port.
With beaches, mountains, and cityscape, there's bound to be a point of interest for all travelers. Da Nang is also a transit hub to get to the four Vietnamese UNESCO World heritage sites: Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park, Hue, Hoi An, and My Son.
Da Nang experiences wet season from September through March and dry season from April through August with average temperatures of around 80℉.
Da Nang is also known to have some of the friendliest locals, probably due to the peace and quiet and lack of heavy traffic, even in the city.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Historical Tours in Jordan, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Jordan, The Best Adventure Tours to Vietnam, and The Best Eco Tours in Vietnam.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPetra $125Da Nang $46
The average daily cost (per person) in Petra is $125, while the average daily cost in Da Nang is $46. 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 Da Nang in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPetra $59Da Nang $19
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPetra $118Da Nang $38
Compare Hotels in Petra and Da Nang
Looking for a hotel in Petra or Da Nang? 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 Da Nang Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Petra $23Da Nang $11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Petra
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Petra:
- Private Transfer Amman Airport to Ma'in Hotel and vice versa: $73
- Petra to Wadi Rum Private Transfer: $80
- Private Departure Transfer: Petra Hotels to Amman Airport: $93
- Private Transfer from Petra City Hotels to Aqaba Airport: $93
- Private Transfer From Petra to Amman or Airport With Optional : $99
- Petra Private Transfer to or from Aqaba: $105
- Petra to Aqaba South Beach Hotels Private Transfer: $110
- Private transfer Petra to/from Wadi Rum: $118
- Private Transfer Amman Airport to Petra or vice versa via the King's Highway: $120
- Private Transfer Petra to/from Wadi Rum: $135
- Petra to Madaba Private Transfer: $140
- Petra to Sheikh Hussein Crossing Border Private Transfer: $180
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Da Nang
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Da Nang:
- Airport Transfer to Hotel Da Nang city center: $6.15
- Da Nang International Airport Private Transfer: $6.52
- Private and Shuttle Transfers: Da Nang Airport - Hoi An City: $6.57
- Private transfer from Airport Da Nang/ Hoi An hotel: $6.57
- Da Nang Airport Arrival Or Departure Luxury Car Transfers: $7.39
- Da Nang Airport transfer to Hoi An/ Hue/ Chu Lai or Quang Ngai: $8.00
- From Ba Na Hills Round Trip Shuttle Bus Transfer: $9.03
- DA NANG AIRPORT TO DA NANG HOTEL by Private Transfer: $9.97
- DA NANG AIRPORT To Da Nang Hotel by PRIVATE TRANSFER: $10
- Da Nang Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $10
- Try find better than us! Airport Transfer in Da Nang APT-HTL (DAD): $10
- Private Transfer from Da Nang International Airport (DAD): $11
Is it cheaper to fly into Petra or Da Nang?
Prices for flights to both Da Nang 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 $38Da Nang $16
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 Da Nang
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Da Nang.
- Dragon bridge show and Da Nang local food tour: $4.10
- Happy Cooking Class in Danang : $26
- Experience Vegan/Vegetarian Cooking Class in Da Nang : $27
- Cooking Class and tasting Pho with Local Girl: $29
- Da Nang Home Cooking Class: $29
- Da Nang Vegetarian Cooking Class: $29
- Basket Boat Riding and Cooking Class from Da Nang City : $29
- Da Nang Street Walking Food Tour : $29
- Eco Cooking Class and Basket boat tour from Da Nang city: $29
- Vegetarian Home Cooking Class Da Nang: $29
- Making Lantern & Basket Boat & Happy Cooking Class: $30
- Da Nang Home Cooking Class with Market Tour & Coffee Making: $33
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Petra $47Da Nang $13
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 Da Nang
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Da Nang are as follows:
- The private tour to Golden Bridge and Marble mountain: $2.05
- Local Food Private Walking Tour: $4.10
- From Monkey Mountain Hidden Gems Full-Day Tour: $4.10
- Han River by night on boat cruise in Da Nang: $5.50
- Scenic Han River Night Cruise On My Xuan Cruise.: $6.15
- Han River Local Cruise by Night: $6.15
- Han River Cruise & Cham Dancing by Phu Quy Cruise: $6.15
- Da Nang Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.65
- Da Nang Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.84
- Han River Tour - Da Nang Dragon Cruise: $8.21
- Sightseeing Tour From Hue To Da Nang By Train: $8.62
- Han River Cruise by Night with Dance Performance: $9.00
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPetra $15Da Nang $9.39
Sample the Local Flavors in Da Nang
Also in Da Nang, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Son Tra Private Tour Rice Wine Distillery & Fishing Sauce Filtery: $75
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Petra and Da Nang, we can see that Petra is more expensive. And not only is Da Nang much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Petra is in Middle East and Da Nang 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 Da Nang would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Da Nang 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 Da Nang.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Petra Expensive? and Is Da Nang Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Petra or Da Nang?
Da Nang has a larger population, and is about 50 times larger than the population of Petra. When comparing the sizes of Petra and Da Nang, 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 Da Nang?
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 Da Nang in the Summer?
Both Da Nang and Petra are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Petra throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Da Nang because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The dry season in Da Nang is January to July. The rainy season in Da Nang is August to December. In July, Petra usually receives less rain than Da Nang. Petra gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Da Nang receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the summer.
It's quite sunny in Da Nang. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Petra. Petra usually receives more sunshine than Da Nang during summer. Petra gets 384 hours of sunny skies, while Da Nang receives 242 hours of full sun in the summer.
Petra can become quite hot in the summer. In July, Petra is generally a little warmer than Da Nang. Daily temperatures in Petra average around 33°C (91°F), and Da Nang fluctuates around 29°C (85°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPetra 33°C (91°F)Da Nang 29°C (85°F)
Should I visit Petra or Da Nang in the Autumn?
Both Da Nang and Petra during the autumn 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 Da Nang year-round.
August to December is the rainy season in Da Nang. Da Nang gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Petra usually gets less rain in October than Da Nang. Petra gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Da Nang receives 613 mm (24.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
It's quite sunny in Petra. In the autumn, Petra often gets more sunshine than Da Nang. Petra gets 295 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Da Nang receives 158 hours of full sun.
Petra is around the same temperature as Da Nang in the autumn. The daily temperature in Petra averages around 27°C (80°F) in October, and Da Nang fluctuates around 25°C (78°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPetra 27°C (80°F)Da Nang 25°C (78°F)
Should I visit Petra or Da Nang in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Petra and Da Nang. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Petra year-round. Da Nang attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
January to July in Da Nang is the dry season. Da Nang receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Petra usually receives less rain than Da Nang. Petra gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Da Nang receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
In Petra, it's very sunny this time of the year. Petra usually receives more sunshine than Da Nang during winter. Petra gets 234 hours of sunny skies, while Da Nang receives 136 hours of full sun in the winter.
In the winter, Petra is cooler than Da Nang. Typically, the winter temperatures in Petra in January average around 15°C (59°F), and Da Nang averages at about 22°C (71°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPetra 15°C (59°F)Da Nang 22°C (71°F)
Should I visit Petra or Da Nang in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Petra as well as Da Nang. Petra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Da Nang throughout the year.
Petra usually gets less rain in April than Da Nang. Petra gets 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Da Nang receives 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Da Nang. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Petra this time of the year. In the spring, Petra often gets more sunshine than Da Nang. Petra gets 282 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Da Nang receives 210 hours of full sun.
In April, Petra is generally around the same temperature as Da Nang. Daily temperatures in Petra average around 25°C (76°F), and Da Nang fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPetra 25°C (76°F)Da Nang 26°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Da Nang and Petra
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 15°C (59°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (62°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (76°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
| May | 28°C (83°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 30°C (85°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (87°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 331 mm (13 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (80°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 25°C (78°F) | 613 mm (24.1 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 376 mm (14.8 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (62°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 223 mm (8.8 in) |
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