Which place is cheaper, Koh Lipe or Petra?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Petra or Koh Lipe?
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 Lipe can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Petra or Koh Lipe?
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 Lipe
Ko Lipe used to be one of Thailand's most gorgeous hidden treasures. While it's still breathtaking, it's certainly not hidden anymore. With a small community of approximately 700 chow lair, or sea gypsies, this region is doing its best to maintain the beauty of its culture and beaches despite the influx of tourism. The rapid development has seen additions of concrete cafes and travel agencies. There are still rich, cultural gems to find in Ko Lipe - you just have to be willing to wander.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Historical Tours in Jordan, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Thailand, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Thailand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPetra $125Koh Lipe $85
The average daily cost (per person) in Petra is $125, while the average daily cost in Koh Lipe is $85. 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 Lipe in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPetra $59Koh Lipe $44
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPetra $118Koh Lipe $88
Compare Hotels in Petra and Koh Lipe
Looking for a hotel in Petra or Koh Lipe? 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 Lipe Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Petra $23Koh Lipe $18
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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Koh Lipe
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Koh Lipe:
- Private Transfer Pak Bara Pier to Hatyai Airport by Van: $69
Is it cheaper to fly into Petra or Koh Lipe?
Prices for flights to both Koh Lipe 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 Lipe $26
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Petra $47Koh Lipe $23
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
Tours and Activities in Koh Lipe
Here are a few actual costs in Koh Lipe for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2 Hours Tour Sunset Cruise Around Lipe: $15
- Experience the Koh Lipe Backyard including 5 Mysterious Islands: $21
- Full-Day Koh Lipe 7 Islands Snorkeling Experience with Lunch: $24
- Experience the Koh Lipe Frontier in the Eastern Adang Archipelago: $25
- Discover Scuba Diving (DSD) 1 day Experience: $111
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPetra $15Koh Lipe $8.18
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Petra and Koh Lipe, we can see that Petra is more expensive. And not only is Koh Lipe much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Petra is in Middle East and Koh Lipe 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 Lipe would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Koh Lipe 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 Lipe.
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 Lipe Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Petra or Koh Lipe?
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 Lipe in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Petra and Koh Lipe. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Petra year-round. Koh Lipe attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Koh Lipe receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Petra usually receives less rain than Koh Lipe. Petra gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Koh Lipe receives 269 mm (10.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
The heat can be very extreme in Petra. In the summer, Petra is a little warmer than Koh Lipe. Typically, the summer temperatures in Petra in July average around 33°C (91°F), and Koh Lipe averages at about 27°C (81°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPetra 33°C (91°F)Koh Lipe 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Petra or Koh Lipe in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Petra as well as Koh Lipe. Petra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Koh Lipe throughout the year.
Also, December to April in Koh Lipe is the dry season. May to October in Koh Lipe is the rainy season. It's quite rainy in Koh Lipe. Petra usually gets less rain in October than Koh Lipe. Petra gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Koh Lipe receives 281 mm (11.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
In October, Petra is generally around the same temperature as Koh Lipe. Daily temperatures in Petra average around 27°C (80°F), and Koh Lipe fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPetra 27°C (80°F)Koh Lipe 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Petra or Koh Lipe in the Winter?
Both Koh Lipe 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 Lipe because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In January, Petra usually receives around the same amount of rain as Koh Lipe. Petra gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Koh Lipe receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
Petra is much colder than Koh Lipe in the winter. The daily temperature in Petra averages around 15°C (59°F) in January, and Koh Lipe fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPetra 15°C (59°F)Koh Lipe 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Petra or Koh Lipe in the Spring?
Both Koh Lipe 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 Lipe year-round.
December to April is the dry season in Koh Lipe. May to October is the rainy season in Koh Lipe. Koh Lipe gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Petra usually gets less rain in April than Koh Lipe. Petra gets 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Koh Lipe receives 124 mm (4.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the spring, Petra is cooler than Koh Lipe. Typically, the spring temperatures in Petra in April average around 25°C (76°F), and Koh Lipe averages at about 29°C (85°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPetra 25°C (76°F)Koh Lipe 29°C (85°F)
Typical Weather for Koh Lipe 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.