Which place is cheaper, Fez 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 Fez?
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 Fez can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Petra or Fez?
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.
Fez
Fez is the historical capital of Morocco and has one of the country's most impressive and elaborate medinas. It's authentic and traditional atmosphere attracts travelers from all over the world. It's fun to wander the city's elaborate alleyways, sample the food, and soak up the sights and smells. In Fez's medina you'll find donkeys, carts, spices, and pottery. You'll find traditional foods, locals bartering for goods, and religious buildings that date back hundreds of years. The medina is also the world's largest car free urban zone.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Historical Tours in Jordan, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Jordan, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Morocco, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPetra $153Fez $87
The average daily cost (per person) in Petra is $153, while the average daily cost in Fez is $87. 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 Fez in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPetra $59Fez $33
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPetra $118Fez $66
Compare Hotels in Petra and Fez
Looking for a hotel in Petra or Fez? 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 Fez Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Petra $23Fez $16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Petra
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Petra:
- Private Transfers from Petra Inside Jordan and Vice Versa: $176
- Private Transfer from Petra to Sheikh Hussein Border Crossing: $195
- Private Transfer from Petra City Hotels to Aqaba Airport: $93
- Private Transfer from Ma'in Hotel to Aqaba Airport: $120
- Private Transfer From or To Airport, Petra, Wadi Rum and Dead Sea: $33
- Private Transfer From Petra to Amman or Airport With Optional: $88
- Private Transfer Amman Airport to Petra or vice versa via the King's Highway: $120
- Private Transfer Amman Airport to Ma'in Hotel and vice versa: $73
- Private Departure Transfer: Petra Hotels to Amman Airport: $93
- Petra Private Transfer To Multiple Destinations: $115
- Petra Private Transfer To Jerusalem: $290
- Petra Private Transfer To Aqaba: $100
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Fez
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Fez:
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Taxi Ride$2.04
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fez
Also for Fez, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Fes Private Transfer Train Station to Hotel or Vice Versa: $10
- Private Airport Transfer Arrival & Departure: $11
- Transfer from Airport Fez to an Hotel in Fez: $11
- Transfer from Airport Fez to an Hotel in Fez: $11
- Private Arrival Transfer from Fes Saiss Airport to your Hotel or Riad: $12
- Fez Airport Private Transfer Arrival - OR - Departure: $12
- Fez Airport Private Transfer: $13
- Fez Sais Airport Private Arrival and Departure Transfer: $13
- Private transfer from/to the Airport of Fez (Including SIM Card): $13
- Private transfer from/to the Airport of Fez (Including SIM Card): $13
- Fez - Sais Airport Transfers: $13
- Private VIP Transfer from Airport to Fes City or Vice Versa: $15
Is it cheaper to fly into Petra or Fez?
Prices for flights to both Fez 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 $66Fez $42
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.
- Authentic Jordanian Cooking, Taste of Comfort With Family: $28
- Cooking outside in little Petra between the Mountains.: $50
- Private Outdoor bedouin Dinner in Petra: $150
Typical Food Prices in Fez
For Fez, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Yogurt$0.61
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Dinner for 2$12
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Fez
For Fez, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Fez Rooftop Sunset Tea & Dinner at Palais Traditionnel: $11
- Private Cooking Class with a Local Family & Market Visit: $34
- Cooking Class Experience in Fes: $35
- Moroccan Cooking Class and Lunch in a Traditional Riad: $40
- Flavors of Fez ( Cooking Class with Local Expert ): $40
- Moroccan Cooking Class with Lunch in a Traditional Riad in Fez: $40
- Baking Workshops at Fez Cooking School at Palais Amani: $43
- Family Dinner in Fes with Tea and Fun Stories: $45
- Unforgettable Cooking Class in Fez: $45
- Cooking Class with Bread Workshop and Pastry in Fes: $46
- Fez Souk tour & traditional Home Cooking: $51
- Moroccan Cooking Class and Fez Market Visit and Meal: $55
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Petra $47Fez $9.22
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:
- 2-Day Private Jordan Tour: Petra, Wadi Rum & Dead Sea from Amman: $210
- 3 Hour Horse Riding Adventure around the Petra Area: $145
- 6 Hours Private Tour in Petra: $125
- From Petra : Wadi Rum Private 8 - hours roundtrip tour .: $190
- Full day Petra and Wadi Rum tour, returning to Amman Or Airport: $84
- Guided 3 Hour Tour of Petra's Iconic Landmarks: $70
- Half-Day Private Indiana Jones Petra Back Road Trial Tour: $200
- Petra 3-Hour Private Tour with a Local Guide: $60
- Petra Highlight Tour with Private Guide Sami Nawafleh | 2.5 Hours: $120
- Petra Highlights Guided Golf Cart Tour with Hotel Pickup: $169
- Private 3-Day Jordan Tour from Amman: Petra, Wadi Rum & Dead Sea: $270
- Private 3-Hour Guided Tour of Petra with Hotel Pickup .: $75
Typical Entertainment Prices in Fez
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Fez's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Granary Fee$2.04
Tours and Activities in Fez
For Fez, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 3 Days Desert Tour From Fez to Marrakech , share & priavte: $3.42
- Fez Medina Traditional Craft Shopping Tour with Expert Guide: $5.71
- Zellige and Pottery Tour at our Studio in Fes: $5.71
- Fes Pottery Guided Tour: $5.71
- Pottery, Zellige Tour at our Cooperative: $6.85
- Pottery and Ceramics Guided Tour: $6.85
- Mosaic and Pottery Tour in Fes: $6.85
- Pottery & Zellige mosaic Tour: $7.29
- Fez Walls and Hidden Medina Tour: $9.13
- Tour guide in the old city of Fez: $9.13
- Geometric mosaic & pottery tour in fes: $9.13
- Shared Fez Medina Walking Tour : Hidden Gems, Souks & Tanneries: $10
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPetra $15Fez $12
Sample the Local Flavors in Fez
Also in Fez, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Full Day Boutique Winery and Wine Tasting Tour from Fez to Meknes: $179
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Petra and Fez, we can see that Petra is more expensive. And not only is Fez much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Petra is in Middle East and Fez is in Africa, 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 Fez would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Fez 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 Fez.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Petra Expensive? and Is Fez Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Petra or Fez?
Fez has a larger population, and is about 70 times larger than the population of Petra. When comparing the sizes of Petra and Fez, 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.
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.