Which place is cheaper, Porto or Petra?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Petra or Porto?
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 Porto can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Petra or Porto?
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.
Porto
Porto is the second largest city in Portugal. It is also the capital of the Northern Region and a hub for commercial and industrial activity. The city is not as large as you might expect, with a population of only about 300,000 residents, but the metropolitan area has a population of about 2.5 million. This includes nearby cities such as Gaia, Matosinhos, Maia and Gondomar.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Historical Tours in Jordan, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Jordan, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Portugal, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPetra $153Porto $183
The average daily cost (per person) in Petra is $153, while the average daily cost in Porto is $183. 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 Porto in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPetra $59Porto $82
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPetra $118Porto $164
Compare Hotels in Petra and Porto
Looking for a hotel in Petra or Porto? 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 Porto Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Petra $23Porto $24
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Petra
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Petra:
- Petra Private Transfer To Jerusalem: $290
- From Eilat: Petra Full-Day Guided Tour with Transfers: $219
- Fast and Reliable Private Transfer: Petra to Ma’in Hot Springs: $180
- Private Transfers from Petra Inside Jordan and Vice Versa: $176
- Comfort VIP Private Transfer: Petra to Aqaba South Beach Hotels: $140
- Private Transfer Amman Airport to Petra or vice versa via the King's Highway: $120
- Petra Private Transfer To Multiple Destinations: $115
- Petra Private Transfer To Aqaba: $100
- Comfortable and Reliable Private Transfer: Petra to Wadi Rum: $100
- Private Transfer From Petra to Amman or Airport With Optional: $99
- Private Departure Transfer: Petra Hotels to Amman Airport: $93
- Airport Transfer to and from Petra: $92
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Porto
Also for Porto, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Porto Airport: Transfer to/from Valenca Do Minho Station: $12
- Oporto Shared Departure Transfer: From Hotels to Airport: $14
- Oporto Airport: Private Arrival Transfer to Porto city hotels: $17
- Private Departure Transfer: Porto city Hotels to Oporto Airport: $17
- Matosinhos Private Transfer to Oporto Airport: $17
- Oporto Airport Private Transfer to Matosinhos: $17
- Oporto Airport Private Departure Transfer: $17
- Oporto Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $17
- Private One-way Transfer from Porto Airport to Porto: $18
- Private One-way Transfer from Porto to Porto Airport: $18
- Porto Private Transfer to/from Matosinhos: $19
- Oporto Airport Private Transfer to Gaia: $19
Is it cheaper to fly into Petra or Porto?
Prices for flights to both Porto 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 $66Porto $72
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.: $50
- Private Outdoor bedouin Dinner in Petra: $150
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Porto
For Porto, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Vegan Pastel de Nata Cooking Class with Port Wine: $41
- Pastel de Nata Cooking Class with Porto Wine (Lapa): $41
- Pastel de Nata Cooking Class with Porto Wine (Sé do Porto): $41
- 4 Hour Traditional Aveiro Portuguese Food Tour: $66
- Porto Food Tour Market Tapas and Port Wine Cellar Experience: $70
- Dinner with Fado and Portuguese Traditional Music: $70
- Bolhão Market Guided Food Tour: $76
- Authentic Porto Small Group Food Tour with Local Tastings: $77
- Private Fabulist Food Tour: $82
- Taste of the Ocean Authentic Porto Seafood Tour: $82
- Authentic Porto Food Tour + Traditional Restaurant Stop: $87
- Aveiro Private Cooking Experience (for vacation rental guests): $87
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Petra $47Porto $29
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
- 6 Hours Private Tour in Petra: $125
- Amman: Petra by Night Tour with Optional Day Visit: $99
- From Petra : Wadi Rum Private 8 - hours roundtrip tour .: $190
- Guided 3 Hour Tour of Petra's Iconic Landmarks: $60
- Half-Day Private Indiana Jones Petra Back Road Trial Tour: $200
- Literary tourism experience in Petra: $300
- Petra Highlight Tour with Private Guide Sami Nawafleh | 2.5 Hours: $120
- Petra Highlights Guided Golf Cart Tour with Hotel Pickup: $169
- Private 2-Day Jordan Tour: Petra, Wadi Rum & Dead Sea: $210
- Private 3-Day Jordan Tour: Petra, Wadi Rum & Dead Sea: $270
- Private 3-Hour Guided Tour of Petra with Hotel Pickup .: $75
Tours and Activities in Porto
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Porto.
- Self-Guided Tour Adventure Discovering Porto: $1.14
- Porto Walking Tour - The Perfect Introduction to the City: $1.16
- The Unvanquished Tour in Porto City Center: $1.75
- Porto History and Culture Walking Tour with Local Guides: $2.80
- Porto - Origin & Present - Guided Tour: $3.48
- Porto Old Town Hidden Gems and Douro Views Walking Tour: $3.48
- Self-Guided Tapas Tour of Porto: $3.49
- Porto Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $3.49
- Porto's #1 Walking Tour: $3.50
- Tour of Vila Nova de Gaia: $3.50
- Porto Gaia Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $3.50
- Porto's Old Town Tour & Ribeira: $3.50
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPetra $15Porto $21
Sample the Local Flavors in Porto
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Porto:
- 1 Demarcation Museum Tickets and Port Wine Tasting: $5.80
- Crazy Pub Crawl with 9 Drinks, Free Shots, Wild Games +VIP: $15
- Porto Pub Crawl With Unlimited Beer: $21
- Porto:Pub Crawl 4Bars,8Drinks,Games & VIP Club Entry: $21
- 4-hour Guided Porto Pub Crawl with 6 drinks and VIP CLUBentry: $21
- Chocolate and Wine Tasting Activity in Matosinhos Portugal: $24
- Pub Crawl Porto: $25
- Poças Guided Visit and Wine Tasting of 2 DOC Douro & 1 Port Wine: $27
- Poças Guided Visit and Port Wine Tasting with Pastel de Nata: $27
- Premium wine tasting at Quinta das Arcas: $28
- Fado Concert with Port Wine Tasting at Quinta da Boeira: $29
- Taylor's Port Cellars Visit & Port Wine Tasting: $29
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Petra and Porto, we can see that Porto is more expensive. And not only is Petra much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Petra is in Middle East and Porto is in Europe, 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 Petra would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Petra 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 Porto would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Porto than you might in Petra.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Petra Expensive? and Is Porto Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Petra or Porto?
Porto has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Petra. When comparing the sizes of Petra and Porto, 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 Porto?
Porto has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Petra experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Petra or Porto in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Petra as well as Porto. Petra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the city activities and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Porto this time of year.
The heat can be very extreme in Petra. In the summer, Petra is much warmer than Porto. Typically, the summer temperatures in Petra in July average around 33°C (91°F), and Porto averages at about 21°C (69°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Porto. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Petra this time of the year. In the summer, Petra often gets more sunshine than Porto. Petra gets 384 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Porto receives 308 hours of full sun.
Petra usually gets less rain in July than Porto. Petra gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Porto receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPetra 33°C (91°F)Porto 21°C (69°F)
Should I visit Petra or Porto in the Autumn?
Both Porto and Petra are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Petra throughout the year. Also, many travelers come to Porto for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Petra is generally much warmer than Porto. Daily temperatures in Petra average around 27°C (80°F), and Porto fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Petra. Petra usually receives more sunshine than Porto during autumn. Petra gets 295 hours of sunny skies, while Porto receives 184 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Porto. In October, Petra usually receives less rain than Porto. Petra gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Porto receives 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPetra 27°C (80°F)Porto 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Petra or Porto in the Winter?
Both Porto 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. Also, many visitors come to Porto in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Petra is much warmer than Porto in the winter. The daily temperature in Petra averages around 15°C (59°F) in January, and Porto fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
It's quite sunny in Petra. In the winter, Petra often gets more sunshine than Porto. Petra gets 234 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Porto receives 124 hours of full sun.
Porto gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Petra usually gets less rain in January than Porto. Petra gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Porto receives 171 mm (6.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPetra 15°C (59°F)Porto 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Petra or Porto in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Petra and Porto. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Petra year-round. Also, most visitors come to Porto for the activities around the city and the natural beauty during these months.
In the spring, Petra is much warmer than Porto. Typically, the spring temperatures in Petra in April average around 25°C (76°F), and Porto averages at about 14°C (56°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Porto this time of the year. In Petra, it's very sunny this time of the year. Petra usually receives more sunshine than Porto during spring. Petra gets 282 hours of sunny skies, while Porto receives 217 hours of full sun in the spring.
Porto receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Petra usually receives less rain than Porto. Petra gets 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Porto receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPetra 25°C (76°F)Porto 14°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Porto and Petra
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 15°C (59°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (62°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (76°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 14°C (56°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| May | 28°C (83°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Aug | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (87°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (80°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 152 mm (6 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (62°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) |
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