Which place is cheaper, Koh Lanta or Petra?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Petra or Koh Lanta?
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 Koh Lanta can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Petra or Koh Lanta?
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.
Koh Lanta
Located on the southern coast of Thailand is a place populated by long beaches and diving hotspots. Consisting of several islands, Koh Lanta is a large island with nine beaches along the coast. The beautiful scenery makes this a quiet and relaxing spot for tourists. The crowds on this island tend to be older than the party-seekers on Ko Phi Phi so you'll find more activities like serene walks on the beach or travelers catching a sunset.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Historical Tours in Jordan, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Jordan, The Best Eco Tours in Thailand, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Thailand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPetra $125Koh Lanta $48
The average daily cost (per person) in Petra is $125, while the average daily cost in Koh Lanta 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 Koh Lanta in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPetra $59Koh Lanta $24
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPetra $118Koh Lanta $48
Compare Hotels in Petra and Koh Lanta
Looking for a hotel in Petra or Koh Lanta? 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 Koh Lanta Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Petra $23Koh Lanta $5.66
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Petra
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Petra:
- Petra Private Transfer to or from Aqaba: $105
- Petra to Aqaba South Beach Hotels Private Transfer: $110
- Petra to Madaba Private Transfer: $140
- Petra to Sheikh Hussein Crossing Border Private Transfer: $180
- Petra to Wadi Rum Private Transfer: $80
- Private Departure Transfer: Petra Hotels to Amman Airport: $93
- Private Transfer Amman Airport to Ma'in Hotel and vice versa: $73
- Private Transfer Amman Airport to Petra or vice versa via the King's Highway: $120
- Private Transfer From Petra to Amman or Airport With Optional : $99
- Private Transfer Petra to/from Wadi Rum: $135
- Private Transfer from Petra City Hotels to Aqaba Airport: $93
- Private transfer Petra to/from Wadi Rum: $118
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Koh Lanta
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Koh Lanta:
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Ferry from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Lanta$16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Koh Lanta
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Koh Lanta:
- One-Way Transfer from Koh Lanta to Krabi Town or Airport by Minivan: $11
- Pravate Transfer Lanta Island to Krabi Airport, Krabi Town, Ao nang: $74
- Koh Lanta :Krabi Airport Private Transfer:From Airport or Hotel: $111
- Koh lanta to phuket any hotel Private transfer: $171
Is it cheaper to fly into Petra or Koh Lanta?
Prices for flights to both Koh Lanta 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 $38Koh Lanta $11
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 Koh Lanta
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Koh Lanta:
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Casual Breakfast$4.36
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Casual Lunch$7.36
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Casual Dinner$12
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Fancy Dinner (for Two)$46
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Koh Lanta
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Koh Lanta.
- Cooking Experience at Lanta Thai Cookery School From Koh Lanta: $48
- Sukho Cuisine Thai Cooking School From Koh Lanta: $52
- Cooking Class and Market Tour at Lanta Thai Cookery School on Koh Lanta: $53
- Cooking Class & Market Tour with Thai Master Chef at Sukho Cuisine, Lanta: $62
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Petra $47Koh Lanta $31
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 Koh Lanta
Here are a few typical costs in Koh Lanta for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Emerald Cave Tour$19
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Yoga Session (1 Hour)$9.55
Tours and Activities in Koh Lanta
Here are a few actual costs in Koh Lanta for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Half Day 2 Caves Ko Skull Tour Ko Lanta and Kayaking Ko Talabeng: $25
- Lanta 4 Islands + Emerald Cave Snorkeling Tour: $26
- Lanta 4 Islands tour (Longtail boat): $26
- 4 Island Tour to Emerald Cave by Longtail Boat from Koh Lanta: $28
- Half Day Mangrove Forest Kayaking Tour From Koh Lanta: $29
- Tung Yee Peng Mangrove Forest Tour By Longtail Boat From Koh Lanta: $30
- Lanta Mangrove Tour with Sea Cave Kayaking at Koh Talabeng: $30
- Koh Ngai, Koh Muk + Emerald Cave Snorkeling Tour by Classic Longtail Boat: $32
- Sea Cave and Mangrove Forest Kayaking Tour From Koh Lanta: $36
- Lanta Old Town and Mangrove Forest Sightseeing Tour: $40
- Snorkel Tour to Phi Phi Islands by Speed Boat from Koh Lanta: $42
- Koh Phi Phi Day Tour by Opal Travel Speedboat: $42
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPetra $15Koh Lanta $3.79
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Petra and Koh Lanta, we can see that Petra is more expensive. And not only is Koh Lanta much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Petra is in Middle East and Koh Lanta 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 Koh Lanta would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Koh Lanta 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 Koh Lanta.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Petra Expensive? and Is Koh Lanta Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Petra or Koh Lanta?
Petra has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Koh Lanta. When comparing the sizes of Petra and Koh Lanta, 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 Koh Lanta?
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 Koh Lanta in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Petra and Koh Lanta. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Petra year-round. Koh Lanta attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Also, June to September is the rainy season in Koh Lanta. Koh Lanta receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Petra usually receives less rain than Koh Lanta. Petra gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Koh Lanta receives 269 mm (10.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Koh Lanta this time of the year. In Petra, it's very sunny this time of the year. Petra usually receives more sunshine than Koh Lanta during summer. Petra gets 384 hours of sunny skies, while Koh Lanta receives 206 hours of full sun in the summer.
Petra can become quite hot in the summer. In July, Petra is generally a little warmer than Koh Lanta. Daily temperatures in Petra average around 33°C (91°F), and Koh Lanta fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPetra 33°C (91°F)Koh Lanta 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Petra or Koh Lanta in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Petra as well as Koh Lanta. Petra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Koh Lanta throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in Koh Lanta. Petra usually gets less rain in October than Koh Lanta. Petra gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Koh Lanta receives 281 mm (11.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Petra this time of the year. In the autumn, Petra often gets more sunshine than Koh Lanta. Petra gets 295 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Koh Lanta receives 181 hours of full sun.
Petra is around the same temperature as Koh Lanta in the autumn. The daily temperature in Petra averages around 27°C (80°F) in October, and Koh Lanta fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPetra 27°C (80°F)Koh Lanta 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Petra or Koh Lanta in the Winter?
Both Koh Lanta and Petra are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Petra throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Koh Lanta because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The dry season in Koh Lanta is January to April. In January, Petra usually receives around the same amount of rain as Koh Lanta. Petra gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Koh Lanta receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
It's quite sunny in Koh Lanta. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Petra. Petra usually receives less sunshine than Koh Lanta during winter. Petra gets 234 hours of sunny skies, while Koh Lanta receives 287 hours of full sun in the winter.
In the winter, Petra is much colder than Koh Lanta. Typically, the winter temperatures in Petra in January average around 15°C (59°F), and Koh Lanta averages at about 27°C (80°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPetra 15°C (59°F)Koh Lanta 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Petra or Koh Lanta in the Spring?
Both Koh Lanta and Petra during the spring 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 Koh Lanta year-round.
January to April is the dry season in Koh Lanta. June to September is the rainy season in Koh Lanta. Koh Lanta gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Petra usually gets less rain in April than Koh Lanta. Petra gets 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Koh Lanta receives 124 mm (4.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Koh Lanta, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Petra. In the spring, Petra often gets more sunshine than Koh Lanta. Petra gets 282 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Koh Lanta receives 249 hours of full sun.
In April, Petra is generally cooler than Koh Lanta. Daily temperatures in Petra average around 25°C (76°F), and Koh Lanta fluctuates around 29°C (85°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPetra 25°C (76°F)Koh Lanta 29°C (85°F)
Typical Weather for Koh Lanta and Petra
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 15°C (59°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (62°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (76°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) |
| May | 28°C (83°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 244 mm (9.6 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 224 mm (8.8 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 269 mm (10.6 in) |
| Aug | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 262 mm (10.3 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (87°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 355 mm (14 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (80°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 281 mm (11.1 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 204 mm (8 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (62°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 116 mm (4.6 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.