Which place is cheaper, Florence 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 Florence?
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 Florence can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Petra or Florence?
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.
Florence
Florence is the capital of Tuscany and one of the most well known cities in Italy for its art and cultural scenes. The city is rooted in history and you can see this in the architecture, statues, gardens, and art that are everywhere around town. This city truly is a living museum. You should allow yourself at least a couple of days to explore Florence and if you can afford more, it is well worth the time. In particular, if art history is your passion then you will need a week or more to satisfy your interest as the museums and architecturally impressive buildings throughout the city are endless.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Historical Tours in Jordan, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Jordan, The Best Luxury Tours to Italy, and The Best Budget Tours to Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPetra $153Florence $205
The average daily cost (per person) in Petra is $153, while the average daily cost in Florence is $205. 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 Florence in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPetra $59Florence $99
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPetra $118Florence $198
Compare Hotels in Petra and Florence
Looking for a hotel in Petra or Florence? 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 Florence Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Petra $23Florence $25
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 Sheikh Hussein Border Crossing: $195
- Private Transfers from Petra Inside Jordan and Vice Versa: $176
- Private Transfer Amman Airport to Petra or vice versa via the King's Highway: $120
- Petra Private Transfer To Multiple Destinations: $115
- Comfortable and Reliable Private Transfer: Petra to Wadi Rum: $100
- Petra Private Transfer To Aqaba: $100
- 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
- Private Transfer from Petra to Aqaba Cruise Port: $72
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Florence
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Florence:
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Taxi Ride Within City$9.12
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Taxi from Airport$29
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In City Parking (Full Day)$34
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Bus Pass (Full Day)$5.70
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Bus From Airport$5.70
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Florence
Also for Florence, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Pisa Airport Direct Transfer to/from Florence Center: $16
- Private Departure Transfer: Florence Train Station: $49
- Private Arrival Transfer: Florence Train Station: $49
- From La Spezia: Round-trip Transfer to Florence & Accademia: $58
- Private Transfer from Florence Airport to your Hotel in Florence: $63
- Florence Airport Private Departure Transfer: $63
- Private Transfer from your Hotel in Florence to the Airport: $63
- Transfer from Florence City Center to Peretola Airport (FLR): $68
- Transfer: Peretola Airport (FLR) to Florence City Center: $86
- Luxury Private Transfer from Florence Airport and Vice Versa: $86
- Private Transfer from Campi Bisenzio to Firenze (FLR) Airport: $102
- Florence Private Transfer from or to Florence Airport, Train Station and Hotel: $123
Is it cheaper to fly into Petra or Florence?
Prices for flights to both Florence 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 $66Florence $71
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 Florence
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Florence:
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Panini Sandwich$7.41
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$19
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Florence
For Florence, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Florence Pasta Cooking Class Tagliatelle Ravioli and Tortelloni: $22
- Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine: $28
- Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine in Florence: $29
- Florence Old City Street Food Tour and Guided Sightseeing: $34
- Hard Rock Cafe Florence with Set Lunch or Dinner: $35
- Florence Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine: $35
- Food Tour of Traditional Eateries and Wine Pairings: $35
- Street Food Tour and Sightseeing with Local Expert Guide in 2.5 hours: $45
- Fresh Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class +Lots of Good Wine: $46
- Pasta Cooking Class with Tiramisu & Gift Apron: $48
- Florence's Food Tour with Authentic Local Tastigs and Sightseeing: $49
- Eating Florence Street Food Tour Guided Tasting and Sightseeing: $49
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Petra $47Florence $34
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 Horse Riding Adventure around the Petra Area: $145
- 6 Hours Private Tour in Petra: $125
- Discover Petra in a Day Guided Tour of the Lost Nabatean City: $200
- From Petra : Wadi Rum Private 8 - hours roundtrip tour .: $190
- Guided 3 Hour Tour of Petra's Iconic Landmarks: $60
- Half-Day Private Indiana Jones Petra Back Road Trial Tour: $200
- Petra Highlight Tour with Private Guide Sami Nawafleh | 2.5 Hours: $120
- Petra Highlights Guided Golf Cart Tour with Hotel Pickup: $169
- Private 2-Day Jordan Tour: Petra, Wadi Rum & Dead Sea: $210
- Private 3-Day Jordan Tour: Petra, Wadi Rum & Dead Sea: $270
- Private 3-Hour Guided Tour of Petra with Hotel Pickup .: $75
- Private 3-Hour Petra Tour: Treasury, Siq & Ancient City: $75
Typical Entertainment Prices in Florence
For Florence, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Admission to Uffizi$13
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Phone Booking Fee for Uffizi$4.56
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Firenze Card (for Two)$114
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Audioguides at Uffizi (for Two)$23
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Giotto's Tower Entrance Fee$6.84
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Boboli Gardens Entrance Fee$7.98
Tours and Activities in Florence
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Florence.
- Florence's Hidden Gems: A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $1.75
- In the footsteps of the Medicis: Florence Renaissance Audio Tour: $3.30
- Florence at Your Feet : A Tour of Its Historic Jewels: $3.52
- Self-Guided Tours In Florence With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.52
- Private Tour to the Laboratory of Artistic Ceramics in Tuscany: $3.53
- Florence Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $4.66
- Florence Outer Ring Self-Guided Walking Tour: $4.66
- Explore Florence : Digital Audio Guide Tour: $4.70
- Santa Maria Del Fiore Self Guided Tour with audio guide: $5.88
- Florence Walking Tour: Self-Guided City Game: $5.98
- Florence Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.00
- Florence Walking Tour 3h10 and 25 audio commentary: $6.94
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPetra $15Florence $21
Typical Alcohol Prices in Florence
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Florence from other travelers:
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Glass of Chianti$4.79
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Bottle of Wine$8.55
Sample the Local Flavors in Florence
Also in Florence, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Authentic Tuscan Wine Tasting Experience: $18
- Florence Pub Crawl in the Old Town: $23
- Winery tour and wine tasting of organic Chianti wines and extra virgin oil: $24
- Classic Wine Tasting by Carus Wines: $24
- Wine Tasting Experience near Florence: $29
- From Florence to Chianti Rufina: Wine Tasting Experience: $34
- Wine Tasting of Brunello in a Historic Cellar: $34
- Classic Wine Tasting in Montalcino: $35
- Cellar Wine Tour: $35
- Biodynamic Wine Tasting with Producer in Vinci: $40
- Montefioralle Winery - Tour and Wine Tasting in Chianti: $41
- Chianti Wine Tour: Tuscan Reds: $42
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Petra and Florence, we can see that Florence 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 Florence 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 Florence would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Florence 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 Florence Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Petra or Florence?
Florence has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Petra. When comparing the sizes of Petra and Florence, 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 Florence?
Florence 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 Florence in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Petra as well as Florence. Petra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many travelers come to Florence for the family-friendly experiences.
Petra can become quite hot in the summer. In July, Petra is generally a little warmer than Florence. Daily temperatures in Petra average around 33°C (91°F), and Florence fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Florence. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Petra this time of the year. In the summer, Petra often gets more sunshine than Florence. Petra gets 384 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Florence receives 316 hours of full sun.
Petra usually gets less rain in July than Florence. Petra gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Florence receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPetra 33°C (91°F)Florence 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Petra or Florence in the Autumn?
Both Florence and Petra are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Petra throughout the year. Also, many visitors come to Florence in the autumn for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
Petra is much warmer than Florence in the autumn. The daily temperature in Petra averages around 27°C (80°F) in October, and Florence fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Petra. Petra usually receives more sunshine than Florence during autumn. Petra gets 295 hours of sunny skies, while Florence receives 177 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Petra usually receives less rain than Florence. Petra gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Florence receives 96 mm (3.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPetra 27°C (80°F)Florence 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Petra or Florence in the Winter?
Both Florence and Petra during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Petra because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Florence for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
In the winter, Petra is much warmer than Florence. Typically, the winter temperatures in Petra in January average around 15°C (59°F), and Florence averages at about 7°C (45°F).
It's quite sunny in Petra. In the winter, Petra often gets more sunshine than Florence. Petra gets 234 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Florence receives 105 hours of full sun.
Petra usually gets less rain in January than Florence. Petra gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Florence receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPetra 15°C (59°F)Florence 7°C (45°F)
Should I visit Petra or Florence in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Petra and Florence. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Petra year-round. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Florence because of the natural beauty.
In April, Petra is generally much warmer than Florence. Daily temperatures in Petra average around 25°C (76°F), and Florence fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
In Petra, it's very sunny this time of the year. Petra usually receives more sunshine than Florence during spring. Petra gets 282 hours of sunny skies, while Florence receives 192 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Petra usually receives less rain than Florence. Petra gets 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Florence receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPetra 25°C (76°F)Florence 14°C (57°F)
Typical Weather for Florence and Petra
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 15°C (59°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (62°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (76°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| May | 28°C (83°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Aug | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (87°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 76 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (80°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (62°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
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