Which place is cheaper, Hue or Petra?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Petra or Hue?
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 Hue can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Petra or Hue?
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.
Hue
Hue is a major city in central Vietnam and was historically the imperial capital. The city was the base for the imperial Nguyen Dynasty, which ruled from 1802 to 1945. During the Vietnam War the city faced many challenges. It was conquered by the Viet Cong and held for 24 days. During this time about 3,000 people were slaughtered for their political views, education level, or religious affiliation.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPetra $125Hue $48
The average daily cost (per person) in Petra is $125, while the average daily cost in Hue is $48. 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 Hue in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPetra $59Hue $23
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPetra $118Hue $46
Compare Hotels in Petra and Hue
Looking for a hotel in Petra or Hue? 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 Hue Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Petra $23Hue $12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Petra
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Petra:
- Private Transfer Amman Airport to Ma'in Hotel and vice versa: $73
- Petra to Wadi Rum Private Transfer: $80
- 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
- Petra Private Transfer to or from Aqaba: $105
- Petra to Aqaba South Beach Hotels Private Transfer: $110
- Private transfer Petra to/from Wadi Rum: $118
- Private Transfer Amman Airport to Petra or vice versa via the King's Highway: $120
- Private Transfer Petra to/from Wadi Rum: $135
- Petra to Madaba Private Transfer: $140
- Petra to Sheikh Hussein Crossing Border Private Transfer: $180
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Hue
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Hue:
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Cyclo$0.48
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Short Taxi Ride$0.88
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Taxi Ride to Tombs$14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hue
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hue:
- Da Nang: Airport Transfer Pick up Service: $5.91
- Transfer from Hue airport to Hue city center or vice versa: $7.10
- Transfer between Hue Hotels and Hue Airport: $7.40
- Private Transfer: Hue City Center - Hue Train Station: $12
- Hue and Hoi An/ Da Nang City Shuttle Transfer Service: $13
- Hue City: Private Transfer to/from Phu Bai International …: $14
- Phu Bai airport to/from Hue City Center - Private Transfer: $14
- Privated Hue Airport Transfer-Airport to Hotel or vice versa: $14
- Private transfer Hoi An , Da Nang, Hue: $14
- Hue Transfer to Hoi An Via Hai Van Pass & Marble Mountain: $16
- From Hue : Transfer Hue To Hoi An with Sightseeing: $16
- From Bus Transfer to Hoi An with Sightseeing Stops: $18
Is it cheaper to fly into Petra or Hue?
Prices for flights to both Hue 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 $38Hue $15
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. : $45
- Private Outdoor bedouin Dinner in Petra: $300
Typical Food Prices in Hue
Some typical examples of dining costs in Hue are as follows:
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River Night Market Dinner (for Two)$7.99
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Two Sugarcane Drinks$0.80
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Quick Lunch (for Two)$2.20
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Sitdown Dinner (for Two)$4.39
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hue
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hue.
- Private Healthy Cooking Class In Ancient Vietnamese Garden: $20
- Hue Walking Street Food Tour: $27
- Walking street food tour: $30
- Hue : Vegetarian Cooking Class with Local Family: $31
- Vietnamese Cooking Class with Local Family in Hue: $31
- Hue Food Tour: Taste and tales along Perfume River: $32
- Hue Food Tour by Walking or Cyclo or Motorcycle with Driver: $33
- Hue Walking Food Tour: $35
- Home Vegan/Vegetarian Cooking Class with Local Girl: $35
- Home Cooking Class with Local Girl: $37
- Hue:Exploring Street Food Tour With Local Guide: $37
- Hue : Night Street Food Tour with a Local Guide: $38
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Petra $47Hue $11
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 Private Guided Tour In Petra with hotel pick up.: $75
- Private Indiana-Jones Archeological Trail Tour: $90
- Private Half-Day Tour of Petra with Lunch: $120
- Wadi Rum Day Tour from Petra ending in Aqaba: $138
- Private Petra Back Entrance Tour with Guide .: $140
- 3 Hour Horse Riding Adventure around the Petra Area: $145
- Wadi Rum Private Tour from Petra with Martian and Star Wars Film Site: $173
- Petra Back Entrance Private Walking Tour: $215
- Private Full-Day Tour to Petra and Wadi Rum from Dead Sea: $269
- Private Back Trail Tour of Petra starting from the Monastery : $276
Typical Entertainment Prices in Hue
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Hue are as follows:
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Boat Ride$7.79
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Bicycle Rental (One Day)$1.12
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Imperial Citadel Entrance$3.20
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Massage at Institute for the Blind$1.60
Tours and Activities in Hue
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Hue are as follows:
- Traditional Singing on Huong River Ticket: $3.82
- Hue City Tour by Private Car & English Speaking Driver: $8.80
- Hue Car Rental: Sightseeing City Day Trip by Car with Driver: $9.23
- Hue Sightseeing Private Car - Hue Budget Car Rental: $12
- Discover Vietnamese Cuisine E-Ticket: $15
- Sightseeing Bus from Hue to Hoi An (Seat in Coach): $15
- HUE - HOI AN BUS TOUR (S.I.C): $16
- BUS TOUR HUE - PHONG NHA: $16
- From Hue : Full-Day Hue Imperial City Tour with Lunch: $16
- Hue : City Highlights Full Day Tour with Lunch: $16
- Hue Imperial City Sightseeing Full-Day Trip From Hue: $16
- Hue Walking Tour to Imperial Citadel and Forbidden City: $19
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPetra $15Hue $5.79
Typical Alcohol Prices in Hue
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Hue:
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Beer$1.00
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Petra and Hue, we can see that Petra is more expensive. And not only is Hue much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Petra is in Middle East and Hue is in Asia, 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 Hue would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Hue 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 Hue.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Petra Expensive? and Is Hue Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Petra or Hue?
Hue has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Petra. When comparing the sizes of Petra and Hue, 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 Hue?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
Should I visit Petra or Hue in the Summer?
Both Hue and Petra are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Petra throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Hue because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The dry season in Hue is March to August. The rainy season in Hue is September to December. In July, Petra usually receives less rain than Hue. Petra gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Hue receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the summer.
It's quite sunny in Hue. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Petra. Petra usually receives more sunshine than Hue during summer. Petra gets 384 hours of sunny skies, while Hue receives 242 hours of full sun in the summer.
It's very hot in Petra this time of the year. Petra is a little warmer than Hue in the summer. The daily temperature in Petra averages around 33°C (91°F) in July, and Hue fluctuates around 29°C (85°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPetra 33°C (91°F)Hue 29°C (85°F)
Should I visit Petra or Hue in the Autumn?
Both Hue 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. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Hue year-round.
September to December is the rainy season in Hue. Hue gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Petra usually gets less rain in October than Hue. Petra gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Hue receives 613 mm (24.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
It's quite sunny in Petra. In the autumn, Petra often gets more sunshine than Hue. Petra gets 295 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hue receives 158 hours of full sun.
In the autumn, Petra is around the same temperature as Hue. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Petra in October average around 27°C (80°F), and Hue averages at about 25°C (78°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPetra 27°C (80°F)Hue 25°C (78°F)
Should I visit Petra or Hue in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Petra and Hue. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Petra year-round. Hue attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
March to August in Hue is the dry season. Hue receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Petra usually receives less rain than Hue. Petra gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Hue receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
In Petra, it's very sunny this time of the year. Petra usually receives more sunshine than Hue during winter. Petra gets 234 hours of sunny skies, while Hue receives 136 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Petra is generally cooler than Hue. Daily temperatures in Petra average around 15°C (59°F), and Hue fluctuates around 22°C (71°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPetra 15°C (59°F)Hue 22°C (71°F)
Should I visit Petra or Hue in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Petra as well as Hue. Petra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Hue throughout the year.
Petra usually gets less rain in April than Hue. Petra gets 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Hue receives 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Hue. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Petra this time of the year. In the spring, Petra often gets more sunshine than Hue. Petra gets 282 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hue receives 210 hours of full sun.
Petra is around the same temperature as Hue in the spring. The daily temperature in Petra averages around 25°C (76°F) in April, and Hue fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPetra 25°C (76°F)Hue 26°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Hue and Petra
| Petra | Hue | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 15°C (59°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (62°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (76°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
| May | 28°C (83°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 30°C (85°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (87°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 331 mm (13 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (80°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 25°C (78°F) | 613 mm (24.1 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 376 mm (14.8 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (62°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 223 mm (8.8 in) |
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