Which place is cheaper, Delhi or Petra?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Petra or Delhi?
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 Delhi can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Petra or Delhi?
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.
Delhi
Delhi is the largest city in northern India and is officially the country's capital. The city has a population of 11 million with the metropolitan population reaching over 16 million. The city is similar in landscape to the rest of its surrounding area. It is very flat with the river Yamuna flowing on the eastern side of the city. The Aravalii Hills are in the western portion of the city. The city's history dates back to the 6th century BC and it has served as a capital for various kingdoms and empires.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPetra $125Delhi $45
The average daily cost (per person) in Petra is $125, while the average daily cost in Delhi is $45. 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 Delhi in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPetra $59Delhi $23
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPetra $118Delhi $46
Compare Hotels in Petra and Delhi
Looking for a hotel in Petra or Delhi? 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 Delhi Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Petra $23Delhi $5.28
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
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Delhi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Delhi:
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Tuk Tuk Ride$0.12
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Taxi to Airport$1.91
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Subway$0.38
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Uber Cab$0.96
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Delhi Metro Smart Card$1.79
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Auto-rickshaw$1.20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Delhi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Delhi:
- Taj Mahal Sunrise All Inclusive Tour with Transfers : $7.00
- Private Guided Delhi Shopping Tour with Transfers: $8.45
- Private transfers to/from Indira Gandhi International Airport: $10
- New Delhi Airport to Hotel Transfer Private Shuttle Sedan & SUV: $11
- Private Transfer Delhi Hotels To Delhi International Airport DEL Drop: $12
- Private Transfer Delhi Hotel to Airport: $14
- Qutub Minar Skip-the-Line E-tickets & guide Delhi transfers: $15
- Delhi/Jaipur/Agra: Private One-Way Transfer: $15
- Delhi hotel to Delhi Airport transfer: $15
- Delhi - Private arrival transfer from Airport to Hotel: $15
- Private Delhi Agra and Jaipur One Way Transfer : $18
- Humayun's Tomb Skip-the-Line E-tickets & guide Delhi transfers: $18
Is it cheaper to fly into Petra or Delhi?
Prices for flights to both Delhi 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 $38Delhi $12
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 Delhi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Delhi:
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McDonalds$3.50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Delhi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Delhi.
- Old Delhi Food Tour with local, A must for Indian culinary lover!: $21
- Lunch or dinner with local family: $21
- Food Tour Old Delhi: $31
- Old Delhi Heritage Sightseeing | Walking Tour | Street Food Tour: $34
- Cooking Demo + Lunch/Dinner and interaction with an Indian family @ Chez Anjali: $35
- Discover Old 4-Hour Evening Walking Tour includes Guide & Dinner: $40
- Veg and Non veg : Private Cooking Class in Delhi: $43
- Old Delhi Street Food Tour: $44
- Transit Tour-Guided Best Old Delhi's Attractions & Food Tour: $45
- Vegetarian : Private Cooking Class in Delhi: $46
- Delhi Kabul Cooking Class: $50
- Old Delhi Street Food Tour And Heritage Walk Tour-All Inclusive : $50
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Petra $47Delhi $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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Delhi
Here are a few typical costs in Delhi for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Red Fort$10
Tours and Activities in Delhi
Here are a few actual costs in Delhi for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Private Taj Mahal Day tour from Delhi by Train - All Inclusive: $3.50
- Private Guided Tour to Taj Mahal and Agra Fort with All inclusive: $3.75
- From Taj Mahal & Agra Fort Tour by Car - All Inclusive: $3.75
- Taj Mahal & Agra Private Day Tour from Delhi with 5* Lunch: $4.00
- Taj Mahal Tour from Delhi By Car - All Inclusive: $4.00
- Private Taj Mahal Tour from Delhi by Car: $4.00
- Skip-The-Line Sunrise Taj Mahal Private Tour with Multi-Options: $4.25
- Private Luxury Old & New Delhi City Tour In 8 Hours: $4.50
- Driving tours through beautiful India: $4.59
- Taj Mahal Agra Same Day Tour from Delhi By Private Car: $4.92
- Private Taj Mahal Tour from Delhi by Car: $5.00
- Private Sunrise Taj Mahal Tour From Delhi by Car-All Inclusive: $5.00
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPetra $15Delhi $8.67
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Petra and Delhi, we can see that Petra is more expensive. And not only is Delhi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Petra is in Middle East and Delhi 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 Delhi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Delhi 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 Delhi.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Petra Expensive? and Is Delhi Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Petra or Delhi?
Delhi has a larger population, and is about 780 times larger than the population of Petra. When comparing the sizes of Petra and Delhi, 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 Delhi?
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 Delhi in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Petra and Delhi. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Petra year-round. Delhi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Delhi receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Petra usually receives less rain than Delhi. Petra gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Delhi receives 170 mm (6.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
In Petra, it's very sunny this time of the year. Petra usually receives more sunshine than Delhi during summer. Petra gets 384 hours of sunny skies, while Delhi receives 166 hours of full sun in the summer.
It's very hot in Delhi this time of the year. Petra can become quite hot in the summer. In July, Petra is generally around the same temperature as Delhi. Daily temperatures in Petra average around 33°C (91°F), and Delhi fluctuates around 31°C (88°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPetra 33°C (91°F)Delhi 31°C (88°F)
Should I visit Petra or Delhi in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Petra as well as Delhi. Petra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Delhi throughout the year.
Petra usually gets less rain in October than Delhi. Petra gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Delhi receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Delhi. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Petra this time of the year. In the autumn, Petra often gets more sunshine than Delhi. Petra gets 295 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Delhi receives 269 hours of full sun.
Petra is around the same temperature as Delhi in the autumn. The daily temperature in Petra averages around 27°C (80°F) in October, and Delhi fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPetra 27°C (80°F)Delhi 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Petra or Delhi in the Winter?
Both Delhi 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 Delhi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In January, Petra usually receives more rain than Delhi. Petra gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Delhi receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
It's quite sunny in Delhi. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Petra. Petra usually receives more sunshine than Delhi during winter. Petra gets 234 hours of sunny skies, while Delhi receives 215 hours of full sun in the winter.
In the winter, Petra is around the same temperature as Delhi. Typically, the winter temperatures in Petra in January average around 15°C (59°F), and Delhi averages at about 15°C (59°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPetra 15°C (59°F)Delhi 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Petra or Delhi in the Spring?
Both Delhi 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 Delhi year-round.
Petra usually gets less rain in April than Delhi. Petra gets 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Delhi receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Delhi, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Petra. In the spring, Petra often gets more sunshine than Delhi. Petra gets 282 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Delhi receives 261 hours of full sun.
In April, Petra is generally cooler than Delhi. Daily temperatures in Petra average around 25°C (76°F), and Delhi fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPetra 25°C (76°F)Delhi 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Delhi and Petra
| Petra | Delhi | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 15°C (59°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (62°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (76°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| May | 28°C (83°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 33°C (91°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 34°C (93°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 31°C (88°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) |
| Aug | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 200 mm (7.9 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (87°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (80°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (62°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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