Should I Visit Petra or Darjiling for Vacation? Which is Better? Which is Cheaper? Which is More Expensive?

Should you visit Petra or Darjiling?

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 Darjiling can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Petra or Darjiling?

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.

Darjiling

What began as a cluster of villages grew to prominence in the 19th Century when the British first established a hill station here and eventually realized that the climate was well-suited for tea plantations. Darjeeling (or Darjiling) has since become known for its teas in addition to cultural diversity, stunning views, and trekking opportunities.

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Which place is cheaper, Darjiling or Petra?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

Petra Prices
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Darjiling Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per day

Petra $153

Darjiling $44

The average daily cost (per person) in Petra is $153, while the average daily cost in Darjiling is $44. 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 Darjiling in more detail.

Accommodation

Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person

Petra $59

Darjiling $13
Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room

Petra $118

Darjiling $26

Compare Hotels in Petra and Darjiling

Looking for a hotel in Petra or Darjiling? 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 Darjiling Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation

Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.

Petra $23

Darjiling $7.26

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Petra

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Petra:

Petra Private Transfer To Jerusalem: $290
Private Transfer from Petra to Aqaba Cruise Port : $200
Private Transfers Petra to Dead Sea, Amman, Aqaba, Wadi Rum & vice versa: $140
Petra to Madaba Private Transfer: $140
transfer Petra to Wadi Rum : $130
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

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Darjiling

Also for Darjiling, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

Private Transfer from Gangtok to Bagdogra: $53
Private Transfer Darjeeling Hotels To Bagdogra Airport IXB Drop: $71
Rafting Journey at the Down on Teesta River's White Water with Private Transfer: $182

Is it cheaper to fly into Petra or Darjiling?

Prices for flights to both Darjiling 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

Food Meals for one day

Petra $66

Darjiling $23

Typical Food Prices in Petra

Some typical examples of dining costs in Petra are as follows:

Dinner for Two

$12
Juice

$1.76

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Petra

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Petra.

Dinner with a local family in Petra , hotel transfers included .: $45
Cooking outside in little Petra between the Mountains. : $45
Private Outdoor bedouin Dinner in Petra: $300

Entertainment

Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.

Petra $47

Darjiling $12

Typical Entertainment Prices in Petra

Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Petra are as follows:

Entry to Petra for One

$70

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
6 Hours Private Tour in Petra: $125
Private 2 hour horse riding tour: Petra High Place of Sacrifice: $100
Private Full Day Tour to the Dead Sea from Petra : $192
Private Full-Day Tour to Petra and Wadi Rum from Dead Sea: $269
Private Guided Tour in Petra with licensed guide: $70
Private Half-Day Tour of Petra with Lunch: $120
Private Horse Riding Tour in Petra-tomb Haroun Trial : $190
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

Tours and Activities in Darjiling

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Darjiling.

Discover the Spiritual Trails of Gangtok (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $12
Heritage & Cultural Walk of Darjeeling (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $13
Gangtok Food Crawl (2 Hours Guided Local Food Tasting Tour): $24
Tiger Hill Darjeeling Nature Walk (3 Hours Guided Trekking Experience): $24
Colonial Heritage Walking Tour in Darjeeling: $30
Mirik Lake Day Tour From Darjeeling: $36
Darjeeling Tea Garden Tour : $53
Private Morning Excursion Tour To Tiger Hill (3 Points) With Pickup and Drop: $59
Excursion to Tea Estate Tour With Tea Processing Tour with Transportation: $59
Darjeeling City Tour with Uber: $63
Private Calcutta Tour With Guide and Authentic Bengali lunch: $73
Best of Gangtok (Guided Halfday Sightseeing Tour by Car): $81

Alcohol

Alcohol Drinks for one day

Petra $15

Darjiling $8.51

How are these travel costs calculated?

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Petra and Darjiling, we can see that Petra is more expensive. And not only is Darjiling much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Petra is in Middle East and Darjiling 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 Darjiling would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Darjiling 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 Darjiling.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Petra Expensive? and Is Darjiling Expensive?.

Which is Bigger, Petra or Darjiling?

Darjiling has a larger population, and is about 9 times larger than the population of Petra. When comparing the sizes of Petra and Darjiling, 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.

A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Petra vs. Darjiling for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Petra or Darjiling?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Where Should I go: Petra or Darjiling?

Petra

Darjiling

Which place is cheaper, Darjiling or Petra?

Accommodation

Compare Hotels in Petra and Darjiling

Local Transportation

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Petra

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Darjiling

Is it cheaper to fly into Petra or Darjiling?

Food

Typical Food Prices in Petra

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Petra

Entertainment

Typical Entertainment Prices in Petra

Tours and Activities in Petra

Tours and Activities in Darjiling

Alcohol

Which is Bigger, Petra or Darjiling?

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Should you visit Petra or Darjiling?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Where Should I go: Petra or Darjiling?

Petra

Darjiling

Which place is cheaper, Darjiling or Petra?

Accommodation

Compare Hotels in Petra and Darjiling

Local Transportation

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Petra

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Darjiling

Is it cheaper to fly into Petra or Darjiling?

Food

Typical Food Prices in Petra

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Which is Bigger, Petra or Darjiling?

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