Which place is cheaper, Koh Tarutao or Petra?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Petra or Koh Tarutao?
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 Tarutao can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Petra or Koh Tarutao?
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 Tarutao
While much of Thailand has been built up into a tourist destination of hotels and resorts, there are spots that are still untouched and covered in the beauty of this part of the world. The unspoiled regions of the Ko Tarutao Marine National Park is 51 islands of rainforest ready for visitors. Established in 1974, the park is the second oldest in the country, and was the setting for the 2002 season of the reality television show Survivor. The park includes stunning coral reefs, pristine white beaches and wildlife of all shapes and sizes. Trek through and keep your eyes out for mouse deer, wild pigs, sea otters, tree pythons, sea eagles, hornbills, reef egrets and so much more.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Historical Tours in Jordan, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Jordan, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Thailand, and The Best Cultural Tours in Thailand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPetra $125Koh Tarutao $98
The average daily cost (per person) in Petra is $125, while the average daily cost in Koh Tarutao is $98. 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 Tarutao in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPetra $59Koh Tarutao $50
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPetra $118Koh Tarutao $100
Compare Hotels in Petra and Koh Tarutao
Looking for a hotel in Petra or Koh Tarutao? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Petra $23Koh Tarutao $34
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Petra
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Petra:
- Private transfer Petra to/from Wadi Rum: $118
- Private Transfer from Petra City Hotels to Aqaba Airport: $93
- Private Transfer Petra to/from Wadi Rum: $135
- Private Transfer From Petra to Amman or Airport With Optional : $99
- Private Transfer Amman Airport to Petra or vice versa via the King's Highway: $120
- Private Transfer Amman Airport to Ma'in Hotel and vice versa: $73
- Private Departure Transfer: Petra Hotels to Amman Airport: $93
- Petra to Wadi Rum Private Transfer: $80
- Petra to Sheikh Hussein Crossing Border Private Transfer: $180
- Petra to Madaba Private Transfer: $140
- Petra to Aqaba South Beach Hotels Private Transfer: $110
- Petra Private Transfer to or from Aqaba: $105
Is it cheaper to fly into Petra or Koh Tarutao?
Prices for flights to both Koh Tarutao 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 Tarutao $28
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 Tarutao $14
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 Horse Riding Adventure around the Petra Area: $145
- 3-hour Private Guided Tour In Petra with hotel pick up.: $75
- Petra Back Entrance Private Walking Tour: $215
- Private Back Trail Tour of Petra starting from the Monastery : $276
- Private Full-Day Tour to Petra and Wadi Rum from Dead Sea: $269
- Private Half-Day Tour of Petra with Lunch: $120
- Private Indiana-Jones Archeological Trail Tour: $90
- Private Petra Back Entrance Tour with Guide .: $140
- Wadi Rum Day Tour from Petra ending in Aqaba: $138
- Wadi Rum Private Tour from Petra with Martian and Star Wars Film Site: $173
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPetra $15Koh Tarutao $7.01
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Petra and Koh Tarutao, we can see that Petra is more expensive. And not only is Koh Tarutao much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Petra is in Middle East and Koh Tarutao 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 Tarutao would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Koh Tarutao 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 Tarutao.
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 Tarutao Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Petra or Koh Tarutao?
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 Koh Tarutao in the Summer?
Both Koh Tarutao 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 Koh Tarutao year-round.
Koh Tarutao gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Petra usually gets less rain in July than Koh Tarutao. Petra gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Koh Tarutao receives 269 mm (10.6 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 Koh Tarutao in the summer. The daily temperature in Petra averages around 33°C (91°F) in July, and Koh Tarutao fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPetra 33°C (91°F)Koh Tarutao 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Petra or Koh Tarutao in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Petra and Koh Tarutao. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Petra year-round. Koh Tarutao attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
November to April in Koh Tarutao is the dry season. Also, May and October is the rainy season in Koh Tarutao. Koh Tarutao receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Petra usually receives less rain than Koh Tarutao. Petra gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Koh Tarutao receives 281 mm (11.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
In the autumn, Petra is around the same temperature as Koh Tarutao. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Petra in October average around 27°C (80°F), and Koh Tarutao averages at about 27°C (81°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPetra 27°C (80°F)Koh Tarutao 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Petra or Koh Tarutao in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Petra as well as Koh Tarutao. Petra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Koh Tarutao throughout the year.
Petra usually gets around the same amount of rain in January as Koh Tarutao. Petra gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Koh Tarutao receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
In January, Petra is generally much colder than Koh Tarutao. Daily temperatures in Petra average around 15°C (59°F), and Koh Tarutao fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPetra 15°C (59°F)Koh Tarutao 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Petra or Koh Tarutao in the Spring?
Both Koh Tarutao 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 Koh Tarutao because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The dry season in Koh Tarutao is November to April. The rainy season in Koh Tarutao is May and October. It rains a lot this time of the year in Koh Tarutao. In April, Petra usually receives less rain than Koh Tarutao. Petra gets 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Koh Tarutao receives 124 mm (4.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.
Petra is cooler than Koh Tarutao in the spring. The daily temperature in Petra averages around 25°C (76°F) in April, and Koh Tarutao fluctuates around 29°C (85°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPetra 25°C (76°F)Koh Tarutao 29°C (85°F)
Typical Weather for Koh Tarutao and Petra
| Petra | Koh Tarutao | |||
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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.