Which place is cheaper, Dublin or Petra?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Petra or Dublin?
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 Dublin can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Petra or Dublin?
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.
Dublin
Dublin is the vibrant and fun capital city of Ireland and home to over a third of the country's population. There are almost 2 million people in the metropolitan area. It's also the most common entry point into the country for visitors. Once you arrive, its a good idea to head over to the main tourist office in St. Andrew's Church off Grafton Street. They can give you maps and information to make sure your trip is efficient and fun. Many people enjoy seeing what remains of the Georgian architecture throughout the city. Much of the city is also modernist in style with many blocks made up of offices.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Historical Tours in Jordan, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Jordan, The Best Walking Tours in Ireland, and The Best Luxury Tours to Ireland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPetra $153Dublin $209
The average daily cost (per person) in Petra is $153, while the average daily cost in Dublin is $209. 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 Dublin in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPetra $59Dublin $79
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPetra $118Dublin $158
Compare Hotels in Petra and Dublin
Looking for a hotel in Petra or Dublin? 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 Dublin Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Petra $23Dublin $23
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Petra
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Petra:
- Airport Transfer to and from Petra: $92
- Comfortable and Reliable Private Transfer: Petra to Wadi Rum: $100
- Fast and Reliable Private Transfer: Petra to Ma’in Hot Springs: $180
- From Eilat: Petra Full-Day Guided Tour with Transfers: $219
- Petra Private Transfer To Aqaba: $100
- Petra Private Transfer To Jerusalem: $290
- Petra Private Transfer To Multiple Destinations: $115
- Private Departure Transfer: Petra Hotels to Amman Airport: $93
- 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: $94
- Private Transfer from Ma'in Hotel to Aqaba Airport: $120
- Private Transfer from Petra to Madaba – Safe & Comfortable Ride: $140
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Dublin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Dublin:
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Rental Car for a Day$17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dublin
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Dublin:
- One-Way Bus Transfer from/to Dublin Airport: $12
- Dublin DUB Airport to City Centre Private Transfer: $36
- Airport Transfer and Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket: $45
- DUB Airport Private Transfer to/from Dublin City Center: $49
- From Game of Thrones Studio Tour with Coach Transfer: $54
- Private Dublin Arrival Transfer - Airport to Hotel / Accommodation: $65
- Private Dublin Departure Transfer - Hotel / Accommodation to Airport: $65
- 1 to 8 People Private Transfer from Dublin Airport to City Centre: $89
- Dublin Airport Transfer Electric Luxury Sedan: $89
- Driven by Excellence , Defined by Prestige Wheels Transfers: $93
- Premium Mercedes E-Class Transfer – Dublin Airport to City Centre: $95
- Private Sedan (4 seats) Transfer from Dublin Airport to Dublin City Center: $103
Is it cheaper to fly into Petra or Dublin?
Prices for flights to both Dublin 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 $66Dublin $99
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.: $50
- Private Outdoor bedouin Dinner in Petra: $150
Typical Food Prices in Dublin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Dublin:
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Lunch Lynam's Pub$4.60
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dublin
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Dublin.
- Street Food Tour with Local Guide: $32
- Belvedere Irish Night Show, Dance and Traditional 3-Course Dinner: $65
- NO DIET CLUB - Best Food Tour in Dublin !: $73
- Irish Dinner & Dance Show at Johnnie Fox’s: $87
- Celtic Nights with Irish Dinner, Music & Dance Show: $89
- Delicious Walking Food Tour: $93
- Skip the Line: Irish Night Show Including 4-Course Dinner Ticket: $101
- Howth Coastal Craft Beer and Seafood Tour: $115
- Local Food Tour with 8 Tastings and Drinks: $116
- Walking Food Tour with local chef, 7 stops or more!: $116
- Dublin Historical Centre Food Tour with 7 Food Tastings & Drinks: $133
- Private Dublin Food Tour with Expert Local Guides: $199
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Petra $47Dublin $29
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:
- Self Guided Tour of Petra Main Trail with App (No Tickets): $8.99
- Private Guided Tour in Petra with licensed guide: $70
- Private 3-Hour Guided Tour of Petra with Hotel Pickup .: $75
- Private 3-Hour Petra Tour: The Treasury & Main Ancient Highlights: $75
- Tour Jordan: Private Driver – Customized Travel Experience!: $95
- Amman: Petra by Night Tour with Optional Day Visit: $99
- Private Indiana-Jones Archeological Trail Tour: $100
- Wadi Rum Private Guided Tour: $105
- Petra Highlight Tour with Private Guide Sami Nawafleh | 2.5 Hours: $120
- 6 Hours Private Tour in Petra: $125
- Private Half-Day Tour of Petra with Lunch: $130
- Wadi Rum Day Tour from Petra ending in Aqaba: $138
Typical Entertainment Prices in Dublin
Here are a few typical costs in Dublin for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Wild Wicklow Tour$30
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Guinness Brewery for Two$31
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St Pauls Cathedral$5.24
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Dublin Writer's Museum$7.33
Tours and Activities in Dublin
Here are a few actual costs in Dublin for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Self-Guided Tours In Dublin With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.54
- Historic Landmarks Walking Tour: $4.65
- Turtle Bunbury's A Self-Guided Audio Tour from a Celebrated Author: $5.99
- Ardgillan Castle Entry Ticket: $6.98
- Interactive Guided Tour of Printing History: $7.10
- Temple Bar Walking Tour Myths, Music and the Making of Dublin: $8.23
- Discover Dublin A Private Tour: $9.46
- The Mystical Hill of Tara: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
- Dublin Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone: $12
- TOP Dublin : Private Guided Tour with your mobile: $12
- Saint Patrick's Cathedral Dublin Entry Ticket: $14
- Christ Church Cathedral Entrance Ticket & Self-Guided Tour: $14
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPetra $15Dublin $20
Sample the Local Flavors in Dublin
Also in Dublin, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Awesome Bar Crawl in Dublin Ireland: $15
- Generation Pub Crawl: $16
- Teeling Whiskey Distillery Tour & Tasting: $23
- The Black Experience Pub Tour: $24
- Pearse Lyons Whiskey Distillery Experience: $26
- City Pub Crawl Experience: $29
- Roe & Co Distillery Experiences: $33
- Jameson Whiskey Distillery Tour with Tastings: $36
- Dublin Jameson Distillery Bow St. Tour and Tasting 45 mins: $37
- Dublin Jameson Distillery Guided tour and Tasting in French: $37
- Jameson Distillery Secret Whiskey Tasting Experience: $47
- Pub Crawl Walking Tour Through the Heart of Irelands Capital: $47
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Petra and Dublin, we can see that Dublin 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 Dublin 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 Dublin would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Dublin 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 Dublin Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Petra or Dublin?
Dublin has a larger population, and is about 70 times larger than the population of Petra. When comparing the sizes of Petra and Dublin, 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 Dublin?
Dublin 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 Dublin in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Petra and Dublin. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Petra year-round. Furthermore, many travelers come to Dublin for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
Petra can become quite hot in the summer. In July, Petra is generally much warmer than Dublin. Daily temperatures in Petra average around 33°C (91°F), and Dublin fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
In Petra, it's very sunny this time of the year. Petra usually receives more sunshine than Dublin during summer. Petra gets 384 hours of sunny skies, while Dublin receives 166 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Petra usually receives less rain than Dublin. Petra gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Dublin receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPetra 33°C (91°F)Dublin 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Petra or Dublin in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Petra as well as Dublin. Petra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many visitors come to Dublin in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene.
Petra is much warmer than Dublin in the autumn. The daily temperature in Petra averages around 27°C (80°F) in October, and Dublin fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Petra this time of the year. In the autumn, Petra often gets more sunshine than Dublin. Petra gets 295 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Dublin receives 97 hours of full sun.
Petra usually gets less rain in October than Dublin. Petra gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Dublin receives 70 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPetra 27°C (80°F)Dublin 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Petra or Dublin in the Winter?
Both Dublin and Petra are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Petra throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Dublin for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
In the winter, Petra is much warmer than Dublin. Typically, the winter temperatures in Petra in January average around 15°C (59°F), and Dublin averages at about 6°C (42°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Petra. Petra usually receives more sunshine than Dublin during winter. Petra gets 234 hours of sunny skies, while Dublin receives 56 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Petra usually receives less rain than Dublin. Petra gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Dublin receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPetra 15°C (59°F)Dublin 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Petra or Dublin in the Spring?
Both Dublin 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. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Dublin because of the activities around the city.
In April, Petra is generally much warmer than Dublin. Daily temperatures in Petra average around 25°C (76°F), and Dublin fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).
It's quite sunny in Petra. In the spring, Petra often gets more sunshine than Dublin. Petra gets 282 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Dublin receives 157 hours of full sun.
Petra usually gets less rain in April than Dublin. Petra gets 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Dublin receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPetra 25°C (76°F)Dublin 8°C (47°F)
Typical Weather for Dublin and Petra
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 15°C (59°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (62°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (76°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| May | 28°C (83°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Aug | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (87°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 14°C (56°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (80°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 70 mm (2.7 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 65 mm (2.5 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (62°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 6°C (44°F) | 76 mm (3 in) |
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