Which place is cheaper, Lombok or Petra?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Petra or Lombok?
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 Lombok can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Petra or Lombok?
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.
Lombok
Lombok is an island east of the well-tread Bali and west of lesser-developed Sumbawa. While Lombok is not as popular as its neighbor to the west, it is a great place to visit for that very reason. Less popularity means lower prices for accommodations, food, activities, and less-inundated tourist spots. Nonetheless, Lombok is rapidly developing in tourism, and the government is naming it and Sumbawa the number two tourism spots, following Bali.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPetra $125Lombok $52
The average daily cost (per person) in Petra is $125, while the average daily cost in Lombok is $52. 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 Lombok in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPetra $59Lombok $29
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPetra $118Lombok $58
Compare Hotels in Petra and Lombok
Looking for a hotel in Petra or Lombok? 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 Lombok Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Petra $23Lombok $11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Petra
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Petra:
- Petra to Sheikh Hussein Crossing Border Private Transfer: $180
- Petra to Madaba Private Transfer: $140
- Private Transfer Petra to/from Wadi Rum: $135
- Private Transfer Amman Airport to Petra or vice versa via the King's Highway: $120
- Private transfer Petra to/from Wadi Rum: $118
- Petra to Aqaba South Beach Hotels Private Transfer: $110
- Petra Private Transfer to or from Aqaba: $105
- Private Transfer From Petra to Amman or Airport With Optional : $99
- Private Departure Transfer: Petra Hotels to Amman Airport: $93
- Private Transfer from Petra City Hotels to Aqaba Airport: $93
- Petra to Wadi Rum Private Transfer: $80
- Private Transfer Amman Airport to Ma'in Hotel and vice versa: $73
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lombok
Also for Lombok, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer Service to Lombok Airport : $22
- Gili Trawangan, Air, or 1-Way Boat Transfer to Bali: $23
- Airport transfer from Lombok Airport to Kuta Mandalika : $23
- Private Transfer International Airport Lombok (LOP) To Hotel: $23
- Airport Transfer: Airport To Kuta/kuta To Airport: $27
- Lombok Airport Transfer : $27
- Lombok to Lombok Int Airport (LOP) - Departure Private Transfer: $29
- Private Transfer from Lombok Airport (LOP) to Mataram: $32
- Private Transfer from Mataram to Lombok Airport (LOP): $32
- Private Transfer from Mangsit to Lombok Airport (LOP): $32
- Private Transfer from Lombok Airport (LOP) to Dusun Kerandangan: $32
- Private Transfer from Lombok Airport (LOP) to Senggigi: $32
Is it cheaper to fly into Petra or Lombok?
Prices for flights to both Lombok 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 $38Lombok $12
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lombok
For Lombok, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Anggrek Putih Cooking Class & Garden Tour: $38
- Love and Legends: The Ultimate Romantic Dinner on the beach : $47
- Babah Peranakan Chinese Cuisine Dinner in Lombok: $60
- Kids Cooking Class at Tugu Hotel Lombok: $63
- Exquisite Dinner with Spectacular View at Tugu Hotel Lombok: $64
- Traditional Cooking Class Experience With Recipes From The Past Generations: $67
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Petra $47Lombok $10
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
Tours and Activities in Lombok
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Lombok.
- Gili T Island: The Thrilling Sunset Snorkeling Adventure: $17
- Lombok Private Custom Tour - Lombok Car Hire with Driver : $31
- Mataram Lombok Historical City tour: $49
- Complete your Lombok Holiday with Lombok Instagram Tour: $50
- Private Lombok Hidden Beach Tour: Elak Elak, Sekotong, and Mekaki Beach: $50
- Beach Tour in Lombok Indonesia: $51
- Tiu Kelep and Sendang Gile Waterfall Trekking Tour: $55
- Sendang Gile and Tiu Kelep Waterfall Tour - Private Day Tour: $55
- One Day Tour Pink Beach East Lombok Excursion: $55
- Lombok Sasak Culture Tour from Mataram: $59
- Private Lombok Cycling Tour : Lingsar Temple, Rice Field, Village & Market Tour: $59
- Best Lombok Rice Terrace Walking Tour With Waterfall & Monkey: $60
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPetra $15Lombok $8.15
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Petra and Lombok, we can see that Petra is more expensive. And not only is Lombok much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Petra is in Middle East and Lombok 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 Lombok would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Lombok 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 Lombok.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Petra Expensive? and Is Lombok Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Petra or Lombok?
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 Lombok in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Petra as well as Lombok. Petra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lombok throughout the year.
Petra usually gets less rain in July than Lombok. Petra gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Lombok receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
Petra can become quite hot in the summer. In July, Petra is generally a little warmer than Lombok. Daily temperatures in Petra average around 33°C (91°F), and Lombok fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPetra 33°C (91°F)Lombok 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Petra or Lombok in the Autumn?
Both Lombok and Petra are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Petra throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Lombok because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Lombok. In October, Petra usually receives less rain than Lombok. Petra gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Lombok receives 109 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
Petra is around the same temperature as Lombok in the autumn. The daily temperature in Petra averages around 27°C (80°F) in October, and Lombok fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPetra 27°C (80°F)Lombok 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Petra or Lombok in the Winter?
Both Lombok and Petra during the winter 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 Lombok year-round.
Petra usually gets less rain in January than Lombok. Petra gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Lombok receives 97 mm (3.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
It's quite sunny in Petra. In the winter, Petra often gets more sunshine than Lombok. Petra gets 234 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lombok receives 188 hours of full sun.
In the winter, Petra is much colder than Lombok. Typically, the winter temperatures in Petra in January average around 15°C (59°F), and Lombok averages at about 28°C (82°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPetra 15°C (59°F)Lombok 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Petra or Lombok in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Petra and Lombok. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Petra year-round. Lombok attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In April, Petra usually receives less rain than Lombok. Petra gets 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Lombok receives 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
In April, Petra is generally cooler than Lombok. Daily temperatures in Petra average around 25°C (76°F), and Lombok fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPetra 25°C (76°F)Lombok 28°C (82°F)
Typical Weather for Lombok and Petra
| Petra | Lombok | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 15°C (59°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (62°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 122 mm (4.8 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (76°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| May | 28°C (83°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Aug | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (87°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (80°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 216 mm (8.5 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (62°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
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