Which place is cheaper, Ghent 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 Ghent?
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 Ghent can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Petra or Ghent?
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.
Ghent
Ghent is a large city in the northern part of Belgium (the Flanders region) with a population of about 250,000. This city was one of the most powerful cities in Europe during the Middle Ages, which is portrayed today, mostly through architecture. There is a large university in Ghent with over 60,000 students, and a large portion of the population are young students. However, among the natives and students, there are also many foreigners and artists that you will find walking the streets of the city. Ghent is also Belgium's second largest port city.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Historical Tours in Jordan, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Jordan, The Best Tours for Seniors to Belgium, and The Best Coach Bus Tours in Belgium.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPetra $153Ghent $164
The average daily cost (per person) in Petra is $153, while the average daily cost in Ghent is $164. 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 Ghent in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPetra $59Ghent $82
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPetra $118Ghent $164
Compare Hotels in Petra and Ghent
Looking for a hotel in Petra or Ghent? 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 Ghent Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Petra $23Ghent $22
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Petra
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Petra:
- Private Transfer from Petra to Aqaba Cruise Port: $72
- Private Departure Transfer: Petra Hotels to Amman Airport: $93
- Private Transfer from Petra City Hotels to Aqaba Airport: $93
- Private Transfer From Petra to Amman or Airport With Optional: $99
- Comfortable and Reliable Private Transfer: Petra to Wadi Rum: $100
- Petra Private Transfer To Aqaba: $100
- Petra Private Transfer To Multiple Destinations: $115
- Private Transfer Amman Airport to Petra or vice versa via the King's Highway: $120
- Private Transfers from Petra Inside Jordan and Vice Versa: $176
- Private Transfer from Petra to Sheikh Hussein Border Crossing: $195
- Petra Private Transfer To Jerusalem: $290
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ghent
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ghent:
- Transfer Ghent Luxembourg (1 to 8 places): $251
Is it cheaper to fly into Petra or Ghent?
Prices for flights to both Ghent 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 $66Ghent $68
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ghent
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Ghent.
- Walking food tour: Introduction to Ghent through food: $111
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Petra $47Ghent $9.85
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
- Guided 3 Hour Tour of Petra's Iconic Landmarks: $60
- 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: Treasury, Siq & Ancient City: $75
- Private Indiana-Jones Archeological Trail Tour: $100
- 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
- 3 Hour Horse Riding Adventure around the Petra Area: $145
- Private UTV Tour Discover Petra Hidden Mountain Trails: $160
Tours and Activities in Ghent
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Ghent are as follows:
- Evening Tour of the Dark Side of Gent: $3.52
- Gastronomic Walking Tour of Gent - Tasters included: $3.52
- Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Gent: $3.52
- Guided tour of the medieval secrets of Ghent: $3.53
- Ghent Self Guided Walking Tour Rebels, Dragons and Secret: $4.00
- Ghent Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self Guided Walking Tour: $4.71
- Ghent Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone: $10
- 40-Minute Historical Boat Tour of City Center: $13
- 40 Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Tour: $13
- Pub Trail an adventure full of surprises: $13
- Pub Trail Ostend: an adventure full of surprises: $13
- Pub Trail Kortrijk: an adventure full of surprises: $13
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPetra $15Ghent $20
Sample the Local Flavors in Ghent
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Ghent:
- Brewery Visit in Ostend- Two 33cl Beers Included: $21
- NEW Ghent Brewery Visit, Beer Tasting Tour & Chocolate Pairing: $88
When comparing the travel costs between Petra and Ghent, we can see that Ghent is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Even though Petra is in Middle East and Ghent is in Europe, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Petra Expensive? and Is Ghent Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Petra or Ghent?
Ghent has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Petra. When comparing the sizes of Petra and Ghent, 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 Ghent?
Ghent 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 Ghent in the Summer?
Both Ghent and Petra are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Petra throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Ghent for the family-friendly experiences during these months.
The heat can be very extreme in Petra. In the summer, Petra is much warmer than Ghent. Typically, the summer temperatures in Petra in July average around 33°C (91°F), and Ghent averages at about 17°C (63°F).
It's quite sunny in Ghent. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Petra. Petra usually receives more sunshine than Ghent during summer. Petra gets 384 hours of sunny skies, while Ghent receives 202 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Petra usually receives less rain than Ghent. Petra gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Ghent receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPetra 33°C (91°F)Ghent 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Petra or Ghent in the Autumn?
Both Ghent and Petra during the autumn 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 autumn months attract visitors to Ghent because of the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Petra is generally much warmer than Ghent. Daily temperatures in Petra average around 27°C (80°F), and Ghent fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).
It's quite sunny in Petra. In the autumn, Petra often gets more sunshine than Ghent. Petra gets 295 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ghent receives 105 hours of full sun.
Petra usually gets less rain in October than Ghent. Petra gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Ghent receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPetra 27°C (80°F)Ghent 12°C (54°F)
Should I visit Petra or Ghent in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Petra and Ghent. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Petra year-round. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Ghent this time of year.
It's quite cold in Ghent in the winter. Petra is much warmer than Ghent in the winter. The daily temperature in Petra averages around 15°C (59°F) in January, and Ghent fluctuates around 3°C (38°F).
In Petra, it's very sunny this time of the year. Petra usually receives more sunshine than Ghent during winter. Petra gets 234 hours of sunny skies, while Ghent receives 47 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Petra usually receives less rain than Ghent. Petra gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Ghent receives 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPetra 15°C (59°F)Ghent 3°C (38°F)
Should I visit Petra or Ghent in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Petra as well as Ghent. Petra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many travelers come to Ghent for the natural beauty.
In the spring, Petra is much warmer than Ghent. Typically, the spring temperatures in Petra in April average around 25°C (76°F), and Ghent averages at about 8°C (47°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Petra this time of the year. In the spring, Petra often gets more sunshine than Ghent. Petra gets 282 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ghent receives 158 hours of full sun.
Petra usually gets less rain in April than Ghent. Petra gets 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Ghent receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPetra 25°C (76°F)Ghent 8°C (47°F)
Typical Weather for Ghent and Petra
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 15°C (59°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (62°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (76°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| May | 28°C (83°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Aug | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (87°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (80°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (62°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
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