Which place is cheaper, Pyeongchang 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 Pyeongchang?
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 Pyeongchang can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Petra or Pyeongchang?
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.
Pyeongchang
Pyeongchang is a county of South Korea situated in the Taebaek Mountains in Gangwon Province. A popular location for winter sports, it was chosen as the host city for the 2018 Winter Olympics. Other attractions include Buddhist temples, parks, villages, and natural scenery.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Historical Tours in Jordan, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Jordan, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Seoul, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Seoul.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPetra $153Pyeongchang $122
The average daily cost (per person) in Petra is $153, while the average daily cost in Pyeongchang is $122. 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 Pyeongchang in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPetra $59Pyeongchang $56
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPetra $118Pyeongchang $112
Compare Hotels in Petra and Pyeongchang
Looking for a hotel in Petra or Pyeongchang? 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 Pyeongchang Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Petra $23Pyeongchang $22
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Petra
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Petra:
- Private Transfers from Petra Inside Jordan and Vice Versa: $176
- Private Transfer from Petra to Madaba – Safe & Comfortable Ride: $140
- Private Transfer from Petra to Aqaba Cruise Port: $71
- Private Transfer from Ma'in Hotel to Aqaba Airport: $120
- Private Transfer From Petra to Amman or Airport With Optional: $94
- 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 Private Transfer To Multiple Destinations By Minivan: $160
- Petra Private Transfer To Multiple Destinations: $115
- Petra Private Transfer To Jerusalem: $290
- Petra Private Transfer To Aqaba: $100
Is it cheaper to fly into Petra or Pyeongchang?
Prices for flights to both Pyeongchang 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 $66Pyeongchang $43
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Petra $47Pyeongchang $46
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:
- 2 day tour to Petra from Eilat: $299
- 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: $44
- Half-Day Private Indiana Jones Petra Back Road Trial Tour: $165
- 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 Pyeongchang
For Pyeongchang, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Balwangsan Cable Car & Samyang Ranch One Day Tour: $78
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPetra $15Pyeongchang $7.95
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Petra and Pyeongchang, we can see that Petra is more expensive. And not only is Pyeongchang much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Petra is in Middle East and Pyeongchang 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 Pyeongchang would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Pyeongchang 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 Pyeongchang.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Petra Expensive? and Is Pyeongchang Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Petra or Pyeongchang?
Pyeongchang 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 Pyeongchang in the Summer?
Both Pyeongchang 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.
The heat can be very extreme in Petra. In the summer, Petra is a little warmer than Pyeongchang. Typically, the summer temperatures in Petra in July average around 33°C (91°F), and Pyeongchang averages at about 24°C (76°F).
It's quite sunny in Petra. In the summer, Petra often gets more sunshine than Pyeongchang. Petra gets 384 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pyeongchang receives 144 hours of full sun.
Pyeongchang gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Petra usually gets less rain in July than Pyeongchang. Petra gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 217 mm (8.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPetra 33°C (91°F)Pyeongchang 24°C (76°F)
Should I visit Petra or Pyeongchang in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Petra and Pyeongchang. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Petra year-round.
In October, Petra is generally much warmer than Pyeongchang. Daily temperatures in Petra average around 27°C (80°F), and Pyeongchang fluctuates around 15°C (60°F).
In Petra, it's very sunny this time of the year. Petra usually receives more sunshine than Pyeongchang during autumn. Petra gets 295 hours of sunny skies, while Pyeongchang receives 185 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Pyeongchang receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Petra usually receives less rain than Pyeongchang. Petra gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPetra 27°C (80°F)Pyeongchang 15°C (60°F)
Should I visit Petra or Pyeongchang in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Petra as well as Pyeongchang. Petra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Pyeongchang can be very cold during winter. Petra is much warmer than Pyeongchang in the winter. The daily temperature in Petra averages around 15°C (59°F) in January, and Pyeongchang fluctuates around 0°C (33°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Petra this time of the year. In the winter, Petra often gets more sunshine than Pyeongchang. Petra gets 234 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pyeongchang receives 190 hours of full sun.
Petra usually gets less rain in January than Pyeongchang. Petra gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPetra 15°C (59°F)Pyeongchang 0°C (33°F)
Should I visit Petra or Pyeongchang in the Spring?
Both Pyeongchang and Petra are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Petra throughout the year.
In the spring, Petra is much warmer than Pyeongchang. Typically, the spring temperatures in Petra in April average around 25°C (76°F), and Pyeongchang averages at about 12°C (54°F).
It's quite sunny in Pyeongchang. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Petra. Petra usually receives more sunshine than Pyeongchang during spring. Petra gets 282 hours of sunny skies, while Pyeongchang receives 204 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Petra usually receives less rain than Pyeongchang. Petra gets 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 77 mm (3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPetra 25°C (76°F)Pyeongchang 12°C (54°F)
Typical Weather for Pyeongchang and Petra
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 15°C (59°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 0°C (33°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (62°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 1°C (35°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (76°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| May | 28°C (83°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) |
| Aug | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 262 mm (10.3 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (87°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 216 mm (8.5 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (80°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (62°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 39 mm (1.5 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.