Which place is cheaper, Salzburg 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 Salzburg?
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 Salzburg can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Petra or Salzburg?
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.
Salzburg
Most people know of Salzburg from its roll in the infamous movie "The Sound of Music." Every child who fell in love with this movie knows the gazebo scene in the rain, or could sing "My Favorite Things" as they skip down the Salzach River, but once you get past the obvious cliches, you can see that Salzburg is a city with a lot of depth and culture aside from the movie.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPetra $153Salzburg $211
The average daily cost (per person) in Petra is $153, while the average daily cost in Salzburg is $211. 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 Salzburg in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPetra $59Salzburg $104
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPetra $118Salzburg $208
Compare Hotels in Petra and Salzburg
Looking for a hotel in Petra or Salzburg? 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 Salzburg Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Petra $23Salzburg $22
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Petra
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Petra:
- Private Transfer from Petra to Aqaba Cruise Port: $72
- Private Departure Transfer: Petra Hotels to Amman Airport: $93
- Private Transfer from Petra City Hotels to Aqaba Airport: $93
- Private Transfer From Petra to Amman or Airport With Optional: $99
- Comfortable and Reliable Private Transfer: Petra to Wadi Rum: $100
- Petra Private Transfer To Aqaba: $100
- Petra Private Transfer To Multiple Destinations: $115
- Private Transfer Amman Airport to Petra or vice versa via the King's Highway: $120
- Private Transfers from Petra Inside Jordan and Vice Versa: $176
- Private Transfer from Petra to Sheikh Hussein Border Crossing: $195
- Petra Private Transfer To Jerusalem: $290
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Salzburg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Salzburg:
- Salzburg Airport Transfers : Salzburg to Salzburg Airport SZG in Business Car: $93
- Departure Private Transfers: Salzburg to Salzburg Airport SZG in Business Car: $93
- Arrival Private Transfers: Salzburg Airport SZG to Salzburg in Luxury Van: $95
- Salzburg Airport Transfers : Salzburg to Salzburg Airport SZG in Luxury Van: $95
- Private Transfer From Salzburg To Zell am See, Innsbruck or Kitzbuhel: $123
- Salzburg Airport to Kitzbühel Private Ski Transfer: $143
- Salzburg Airport to Saalbach Hinterglemm Private Ski Transfer: $150
- Saalbach-Hinterglemm to Salzburg Airport (SZG)-Departure Transfer: $165
- Salzburg Airport (SZG) to SkiWelt - Arrival Private Transfer: $168
- Private Transfer From Zell am See To Salzburg, English Speaking Driver: $198
- Private Transfer From Salzburg To Kitzbuhel, English Speaking Driver: $198
- Private Transfer from Salzburg to Prague with Scenic Stops: $220
Is it cheaper to fly into Petra or Salzburg?
Prices for flights to both Salzburg 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 $66Salzburg $82
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.
- Authentic Jordanian Cooking, Taste of Comfort With Family: $28
- Cooking outside in little Petra between the Mountains.: $50
- Private Outdoor bedouin Dinner in Petra: $150
Typical Food Prices in Salzburg
Some typical examples of dining costs in Salzburg are as follows:
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Lunch Salad$10
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Salzburg
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Salzburg.
- Austrian Apple Strudel Cooking Class including Lunch in Salzburg: $71
- Apple Strudel & Salzburg Prezel Cooking Class Experience & Lunch: $71
- Salzburg Christmas Cookies and Apple Strudel Cooking Lesson: $76
- Best of Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg: $99
- Apple Strudel & Prezel Cooking Class incl. Dinner & Music: $100
- Mozart Dinner Concert in Salzburg: $100
- Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Salzburg with River Cruise: $133
- Best of Mozart Concert and GOLDEN VIP Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg: $157
- Original Sound of Music Tour & Edelweiss Cooking Class Salzburg: $170
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Petra $47Salzburg $34
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:
- Self Guided Tour of Petra Main Trail with App (No Tickets): $8.99
- Guided 3 Hour Tour of Petra's Iconic Landmarks: $60
- Private Guided Tour in Petra with licensed guide: $70
- Private 3-Hour Guided Tour of Petra with Hotel Pickup .: $75
- Private 3-Hour Petra Tour: Treasury, Siq & Ancient City: $75
- Private Indiana-Jones Archeological Trail Tour: $100
- Petra Highlight Tour with Private Guide Sami Nawafleh | 2.5 Hours: $120
- 6 Hours Private Tour in Petra: $125
- Private Half-Day Tour of Petra with Lunch: $130
- Wadi Rum Day Tour from Petra ending in Aqaba: $138
- 3 Hour Horse Riding Adventure around the Petra Area: $145
- Private UTV Tour Discover Petra Hidden Mountain Trails: $160
Tours and Activities in Salzburg
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Salzburg are as follows:
- Salzburg City Self-Guided Audio Tour With 100 Captivating Stories: $3.52
- TOP Salzburg : Private guided tour with your mobile: $5.88
- Self-Guided Walking Tour of Salzburg with Audio Guide: $5.88
- Salzburg Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.00
- Salzburg Audio Guided Walking Tour 1h45 and 24 reviews: $6.94
- Salzburg Sound of Music and City Highlights Audio Guided Tour: $9.99
- Mirabell: A Baroque Odyssey Walking Tour in Salzburg: $22
- Salzburg Panorama Cruise on the Salzach river: $22
- Mozart's Footsteps: Puzzle Tour in Salzburg's Old Town: $26
- Salzburg Old Town Walking Tour, Mozart, Mirabell Gardens: $29
- Discover Salzburg Differently: Interactive Puzzle City Tour: $30
- Lonely Goatherd Bike Tour: Cycle Salzburg's Surroundings with the Sound of Music: $35
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPetra $15Salzburg $30
Typical Alcohol Prices in Salzburg
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Salzburg:
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Beer$4.22
Sample the Local Flavors in Salzburg
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Salzburg:
- Guided Wine Tasting in a Hidden Wine Bar: $45
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Petra and Salzburg, we can see that Salzburg 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 Salzburg 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 Salzburg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Salzburg 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 Salzburg Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Petra or Salzburg?
Salzburg has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Petra. When comparing the sizes of Petra and Salzburg, 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 Salzburg?
Salzburg 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 Salzburg in the Summer?
Both Salzburg and Petra are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Petra throughout the year. Also, many travelers come to Salzburg for the music scene and the family-friendly experiences.
It's very hot in Petra this time of the year. Petra is much warmer than Salzburg in the summer. The daily temperature in Petra averages around 33°C (91°F) in July, and Salzburg fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
It's quite sunny in Salzburg. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Petra. Petra usually receives more sunshine than Salzburg during summer. Petra gets 384 hours of sunny skies, while Salzburg receives 227 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Petra usually receives less rain than Salzburg. Petra gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Salzburg receives 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPetra 33°C (91°F)Salzburg 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Petra or Salzburg in the Autumn?
Both Salzburg and Petra during the autumn 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 Salzburg in the autumn for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Petra is much warmer than Salzburg. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Petra in October average around 27°C (80°F), and Salzburg averages at about 11°C (52°F).
It's quite sunny in Petra. In the autumn, Petra often gets more sunshine than Salzburg. Petra gets 295 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Salzburg receives 108 hours of full sun.
Petra usually gets less rain in October than Salzburg. Petra gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Salzburg receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPetra 27°C (80°F)Salzburg 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Petra or Salzburg in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Petra and Salzburg. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Petra year-round. Also, most visitors come to Salzburg for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Salzburg can be very cold during winter. In January, Petra is generally much warmer than Salzburg. Daily temperatures in Petra average around 15°C (59°F), and Salzburg fluctuates around -0°C (31°F).
In Petra, it's very sunny this time of the year. Petra usually receives more sunshine than Salzburg during winter. Petra gets 234 hours of sunny skies, while Salzburg receives 44 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Petra usually receives less rain than Salzburg. Petra gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Salzburg receives 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPetra 15°C (59°F)Salzburg -0°C (31°F)
Should I visit Petra or Salzburg in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Petra as well as Salzburg. Petra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Salzburg because of the natural beauty.
Petra is much warmer than Salzburg in the spring. The daily temperature in Petra averages around 25°C (76°F) in April, and Salzburg fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Petra this time of the year. In the spring, Petra often gets more sunshine than Salzburg. Petra gets 282 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Salzburg receives 155 hours of full sun.
Petra usually gets less rain in April than Salzburg. Petra gets 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Salzburg receives 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPetra 25°C (76°F)Salzburg 11°C (51°F)
Typical Weather for Salzburg 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 (31°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (62°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (76°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| May | 28°C (83°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Aug | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 93 mm (3.6 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (87°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (80°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 5°C (42°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (62°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 1°C (35°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
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