Which place is cheaper, Grand Cayman 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 Grand Cayman?
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 Grand Cayman can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Petra or Grand Cayman?
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.
Grand Cayman
When people think of the Cayman Islands, they typically think of offshore bank accounts and sunny, cruise ship ports. Grand Cayman has more to offer travelers than a playground for the wealthy or a short stopover for cruise passengers. This tropical island is the largest of the three Cayman Islands, it is a shopper's heaven, a center for global finance and an ideal vacation spot.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Historical Tours in Jordan, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Jordan.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPetra $153Grand Cayman $242
The average daily cost (per person) in Petra is $153, while the average daily cost in Grand Cayman is $242. 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 Grand Cayman in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPetra $59Grand Cayman $149
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPetra $118Grand Cayman $298
Compare Hotels in Petra and Grand Cayman
Looking for a hotel in Petra or Grand Cayman? 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 Grand Cayman Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Petra $23Grand Cayman $31
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 Aqaba Cruise Port: $72
- Private Transfer From Petra to Amman or Airport With Optional: $94
- Private Transfer Amman Airport to Petra or vice versa via the King's Highway: $120
- Private Departure Transfer: Petra Hotels to Amman Airport: $93
- Petra to Aqaba Hussein Airport (AQJ) - Departure Private Transfer: $71
- Petra to Aqaba Border (Yitzhak Rabin Terminal) – Private Transfer: $130
- Petra Private Transfer To Multiple Destinations: $115
- Petra Private Transfer To Jerusalem: $290
- Petra Private Transfer To Aqaba: $100
- From Eilat: Petra Full-Day Guided Tour with Transfers: $219
- Comfortable and Reliable Private Transfer: Petra to Wadi Rum: $100
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Grand Cayman
Also for Grand Cayman, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer to West Bay Accommodations (GCM)-Round Trip: $88
- Owen Roberts Airport GCM to George Town-Arrival Private Transfer: $150
- Owen Roberts Airport (GCM) to George Town Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $150
Is it cheaper to fly into Petra or Grand Cayman?
Prices for flights to both Grand Cayman 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 $66Grand Cayman $67
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Petra $47Grand Cayman $41
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 tour to Petra from Eilat: $299
- 3 Hour Horse Riding Adventure around the Petra Area: $145
- 6 Hours Private Tour in Petra: $125
- Amman: Petra by Night Tour with Optional Day Visit: $99
- From Petra : Wadi Rum Private 8 - hours roundtrip tour .: $190
- Guided 3 Hour Tour of Petra's Iconic Landmarks: $44
- Half-Day Private Indiana Jones Petra Back Road Trial Tour: $165
- Petra Back Entrance Private Walking Tour | Guide Sami Nawafleh: $225
- 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
Tours and Activities in Grand Cayman
For Grand Cayman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Diamonds and Cocktails a Shopping Experience in Grand Cayman: $10
- Bling and Beverages Cayman Jewelry Shopping Experience: $22
- Fun Family StingrayCity Adventure.: $55
- Stingray City Catamaran Sunset Tour: $59
- 4 Stops Tour: Stingray, Snorkeling, Starfish & 7 Mile Beach: $60
- Stingray City and Starfish Experience with Coral Reef Snorkeling: $62
- Cayman Best Stingray City Reef Snorkel and Starfish Point Tour: $63
- 3 Stop Boat Tour Stingray City Coral Gardens and Starfish Point: $65
- Stingray City Sandbar Experience: $65
- Oculus Glass Bottom Boat Tour: $66
- Stingrays and Starfish Point Tour: $70
- Stingray City Experience Plus One Snorkeling Stop: $75
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPetra $15Grand Cayman $13
Typical Alcohol Prices in Grand Cayman
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Grand Cayman:
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Beer$4.96
Sample the Local Flavors in Grand Cayman
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Grand Cayman:
- Cayman Spirits Co. Distillery Tour Pass Ticket Only: $24
- Cayman Art and Wine Tour: $150
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Petra and Grand Cayman, we can see that Grand Cayman 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 Grand Cayman is in Caribbean Islands, 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 Grand Cayman would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Grand Cayman 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 Grand Cayman Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Petra or Grand Cayman?
Grand Cayman has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Petra. When comparing the sizes of Petra and Grand Cayman, 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 Grand Cayman?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Petra or Grand Cayman in the Summer?
Both Grand Cayman and Petra during the summer 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 Grand Cayman year-round.
Grand Cayman gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Petra usually gets less rain in July than Grand Cayman. Petra gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Grand Cayman receives 179 mm (7 in) of rain this time of the year.
It's very hot in Petra this time of the year. Petra is a little warmer than Grand Cayman in the summer. The daily temperature in Petra averages around 33°C (91°F) in July, and Grand Cayman fluctuates around 28°C (83°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPetra 33°C (91°F)Grand Cayman 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Petra or Grand Cayman in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Petra and Grand Cayman. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Petra year-round. Grand Cayman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Grand Cayman receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Petra usually receives less rain than Grand Cayman. Petra gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Grand Cayman receives 238 mm (9.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
In the autumn, Petra is around the same temperature as Grand Cayman. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Petra in October average around 27°C (80°F), and Grand Cayman averages at about 27°C (81°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPetra 27°C (80°F)Grand Cayman 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Petra or Grand Cayman in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Petra as well as Grand Cayman. Petra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Grand Cayman throughout the year.
Petra usually gets less rain in January than Grand Cayman. Petra gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Grand Cayman receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
In January, Petra is generally much colder than Grand Cayman. Daily temperatures in Petra average around 15°C (59°F), and Grand Cayman fluctuates around 24°C (76°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPetra 15°C (59°F)Grand Cayman 24°C (76°F)
Should I visit Petra or Grand Cayman in the Spring?
Both Grand Cayman and Petra are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Petra throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Grand Cayman because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Petra usually receives less rain than Grand Cayman. Petra gets 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Grand Cayman receives 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.
Petra is around the same temperature as Grand Cayman in the spring. The daily temperature in Petra averages around 25°C (76°F) in April, and Grand Cayman fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPetra 25°C (76°F)Grand Cayman 26°C (79°F)
Typical Weather for Grand Cayman and Petra
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 15°C (59°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (62°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (76°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| May | 28°C (83°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 131 mm (5.1 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 183 mm (7.2 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 179 mm (7 in) |
| Aug | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 172 mm (6.8 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (87°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 212 mm (8.3 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (80°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 238 mm (9.4 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 141 mm (5.6 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (62°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 25°C (78°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) |
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.