Which place is cheaper, Santorini 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 Santorini?
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 Santorini can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Petra or Santorini?
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.
Santorini
Santorini is a volcanic island that is part of the Cyclades group of the Greek Islands. It has some spectacular views, beautiful sunsets, and excellent beaches. As one of the most popular of the Greek Islands to visit, Santorini sees many tourists every year. However, it's for a good reason, as the famous white-washed buildings that spill down the hill, some with blue domes that match the gorgeous color of the water, are set against the beautiful mountainous backdrop of one of the most scenic areas of the Mediterranean. Home to several of these small and scenic towns such as Oia, Kamari, Perissa, and Fira, visitors can explore the large island, enjoy delicious food, swim at the beaches, hike the hills, and sail the blue waters.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Historical Tours in Jordan, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Jordan, The Best Luxury Tours to Greece, and The Best Budget Tours to Greece.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPetra $153Santorini $281
The average daily cost (per person) in Petra is $153, while the average daily cost in Santorini is $281. 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 Santorini in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPetra $59Santorini $132
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPetra $118Santorini $264
Compare Hotels in Petra and Santorini
Looking for a hotel in Petra or Santorini? 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 Santorini Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Petra $23Santorini $39
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Petra
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Petra:
- Petra Private Transfer To Jerusalem: $290
- Fast and Reliable Private Transfer: Petra to Ma’in Hot Springs: $180
- Private Transfers from Petra Inside Jordan and Vice Versa: $176
- Private Transfer from Petra to Madaba – Safe & Comfortable Ride: $140
- 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
- Comfortable and Reliable Private Transfer: Petra to Wadi Rum: $100
- Petra Private Transfer To Aqaba: $100
- 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: $88
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santorini
Also for Santorini, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Express Private Transfer Service in Santorini: $14
- Prestige Transfers Tours Airport Port Hotel and Cruise Ship: $17
- Santorini Transfers for Groups: 24/7 We are at your service: $18
- Departure Transfer To Santorini Airport: $18
- Shared Transfer From Airport and Port to Santorini: $18
- Santorini Port Shuttle Services-Airport Transfers-Oia Transfers: $18
- Private Transfer from Santorini Airport (JTR) to Santorini Port: $21
- Santorini, Private Transfer with Luxury Airconditioned Vehicle: $22
- Santorini One Way Private transfer: $23
- Private Express One Way Taxi Transfer up to 2: $23
- Shared Departure Transfer: Santorini Hotel to Airport or Cruise Port: $23
- Economy Transfers From & To Santorini Port: $25
Is it cheaper to fly into Petra or Santorini?
Prices for flights to both Santorini 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 $66Santorini $108
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Santorini
For Santorini, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Farm to Table Food Tour Experience in Santorini: $91
- Santorini Sunset Sailing Cruise with Greek BBQ Dinner: $91
- Cooking Class and Wine Tasting in Santorini: $103
- The Aegean Cooking Class at Ftelos Brewery: $114
- Award-Winning Santorini Cooking Class with Greek Chef: $121
- Luxury Santorini Sunset Cruise: Dinner, BBQ, Open Bar, Transfers: $126
- Cooking Class in Traditional cave house in Santorini!: $126
- Cooking Class with Private Chef - prepare & enjoy local menu: $126
- Santorini Sunset Sailing Cruise: Dinner, BBQ, Open Bar, Transfers: $126
- Yummy Santorini Food Tour: $154
- Clandestine Dinner by Petra Kouzina: $171
- Traditional Kouzina Santorini Cooking Experience: $183
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Petra $47Santorini $39
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 Private Jordan Tour: Petra, Wadi Rum & Dead Sea from Amman: $210
- 3 Hour Horse Riding Adventure around the Petra Area: $145
- 6 Hours Private Tour in Petra: $125
- From Petra : Wadi Rum Private 8 - hours roundtrip tour .: $190
- Guided 3 Hour Tour of Petra's Iconic Landmarks: $70
- Half-Day Private Indiana Jones Petra Back Road Trial Tour: $200
- Literary tourism experience in Petra: $300
- Petra 3-Hour Private Tour with a Local Guide: $60
- Petra Highlight Tour with Private Guide Sami Nawafleh | 2.5 Hours: $120
- Petra Highlights Guided Golf Cart Tour with Hotel Pickup: $169
- 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 Santorini
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Santorini.
- Private Self-Guided Audio Tour in Santorini: $9.13
- Ticket for Akrotiri Archaeological Site: $32
- Santorini Shore Excursion: Private Tour with Port Pickup Options: $34
- Sunset Cruise Santorini Volcano: $34
- Santorini Volcano and Hot Springs Cruise Tour from Fira Old Port: $34
- Santorini Volcano & Sunset Caldera Cruise: $34
- E-Ticket to Akrotiri with Audio Tour on your Phone: $40
- Santorini Caldera Cruise Tour (Volcano, Hot Springs, Thirassia): $40
- Private Santorini Sightseeing Tour with Local Driver-Guide: $45
- Hiden gems private tour: $46
- Santorini Volcano and Hot Springs Tour: $46
- Santorini Sunset Tour: Red Beach, Megalochori and Oia: $46
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPetra $15Santorini $28
Sample the Local Flavors in Santorini
Also in Santorini, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Beer Tasting and Pairing Experience at Ftelos Brewery: $29
- Santorini Wine Tasting and Wine Pairing: $69
- Caldera Views, Cliffside Villages, and Santorinian Wine Tasting: $97
- Santorini Wine Tasting and Wine Museum: $120
- Santorini Wine Tour with sunset in Oia: $126
- 4 Hour Blue Domes Tour with Wine Tasting in Santorini: $143
- 3-Hour Wine Tasting in Santorini: $154
- Santorini Wine Tour in two or three Wineries: $154
- Santorini wine tasting and Traditional Cave Settlement Tour: $160
- Private Highlights Tour with Wine Tasting 4 or 5hour duration: $166
- Santorini Private Highlights Tour & Wine Tasting with local guide: $166
- Santorini Half Day Wine Tasting & Winery Tour with Pickup: $171
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Petra and Santorini, we can see that Santorini 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 Santorini 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 Santorini would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Santorini 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 Santorini Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Petra or Santorini?
Santorini has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Petra. When comparing the sizes of Petra and Santorini, 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.
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.