Which place is cheaper, Split 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 Split?
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 Split can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Petra or Split?
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.
Split
Split is a historic city in Central Dalmatia with many opportunities to glimpse its fascinating past in its historic city center. Centuries ago the city grew up around a Diocletian palace that was used as refuge by the locals.
Today, as you wander around the historic center, you can see the remains of the Roman walls, temples, and squares. Despite it's appeal to tourists, Split is much more than just a tourist destination. It is larger than you might initially realize and it spreads well beyond the historic center. There is a population of about 300,000 in the larger area and it is an economic center for the region.
Split has a beautiful climate with mild winters, countless sunny days, and a generally pleasant temperature. As such, there are many opportunities to enjoy yourself outdoors, whether by participating in sports or walking around the city's quaint streets. Winters in Split are also quite mild, but there may be one snowy day, on average, every year. This rare snowfall can cause a significant disruption in the flow of traffic.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Historical Tours in Jordan, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Jordan, The Best Walking Tours in Croatia, and The Best Luxury Tours to Croatia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPetra $153Split $228
The average daily cost (per person) in Petra is $153, while the average daily cost in Split is $228. 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 Split in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPetra $59Split $98
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPetra $118Split $196
Compare Hotels in Petra and Split
Looking for a hotel in Petra or Split? 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 Split Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Petra $23Split $27
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 Aqaba Cruise Port: $72
- 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 Departure Transfer: Petra Hotels to Amman Airport: $93
- Petra to Aqaba Hussein Airport (AQJ) - Departure Private Transfer: $71
- Petra to Aqaba Border (Yitzhak Rabin Terminal) – Private Transfer: $130
- Petra Private Transfer To Multiple Destinations: $115
- Petra Private Transfer To Jerusalem: $290
- Petra Private Transfer To Aqaba: $100
- From Eilat: Petra Full-Day Guided Tour with Transfers: $219
- Comfortable and Reliable Private Transfer: Petra to Wadi Rum: $100
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Split
Also for Split, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Split ↔Žnjan Beach: Comfortable and Scenic Boat Transfer: $18
- Private Taxi Transfer from Split airport to Split City: $33
- Private Transfer from Split Airport (SPU) to Slatine (Island Ciovo): $39
- Airport Private Transfer from Split: $39
- Airport Private Transfer to Split: $39
- Split Cruise Port to Split Airport SPU-Departure Private Transfer: $41
- Split Airport (SPU) to Cruise Port of Split - Arrival Private Transfer: $41
- Cruise Port of Split to Split Hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $41
- Private Transfer from Split Airport (SPU) to Cruise Port of Split: $41
- Private Transfer from Cruise Port of Split to Split Airport (SPU): $41
- Private Transfer from Cruise Port of Split to Split hotels: $41
- Private Transfer from Split Hotels to Cruise Port of Split: $41
Is it cheaper to fly into Petra or Split?
Prices for flights to both Split 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 $66Split $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.
- Cooking outside in little Petra between the Mountains.: $50
- Private Outdoor bedouin Dinner in Petra: $150
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Split
For Split, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Split’s Ultimate Walking Food Tour with Full Meal & Drinks: $67
- Small Group Food Tour with Private Option: $104
- Split’s Ultimate Walking Food Tour by Do Eat Better: $124
- Split Old Town Authentic Food Tour with 9 Dishes & Local Wines: $129
- Split Food Tour: Discover Split One Bite at a Time: $140
- Split Food Tour: Discover Split One Bite At A Time: $142
- Private VIP Split Food Tour with Seafood, Wine and Local Bites: $183
- Split Cooking Class - Afternoon Edition Shared Activity: $206
- Vegan Cooking Class with Local Market Tour in Split: $206
- Split Cooking Class: $206
- From farm to table : Cooking class on island Brac: $259
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Petra $47Split $13
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 Back Entrance Private Walking Tour | Guide Sami Nawafleh: $225
- 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
Tours and Activities in Split
For Split, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Split self guided walking tour through history: $5.90
- Split Quest Experience: Discover the City: $5.90
- Split Audio Guided Walking Tour 1h and 17 audio reviews: $6.96
- Split Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $9.42
- Discover Split Guided Walking Tour: $12
- Split Walking Tour: Self-Guided City Game: $12
- Entry Ticket to Selfie Experience Museum: $13
- Klis Fortress Sunset Tour & Game of Thrones Views: $13
- Walking Tour of UNESCO Diocletian Palace & Old Town: $14
- Klis Fortress & Olive Museum Tour with GOT Sites: $14
- Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket: $14
- Hajduk Poljud Stadium Tour with Trophy Room Entry: $14
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPetra $15Split $21
Sample the Local Flavors in Split
Also in Split, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Split Pub Crawl: Nightlife, Shots & Club Entry: $14
- Diocletian's Palace Walking and Wine Tasting Tour: $18
- Tower Pub Crawl in Split: $32
- From Krka Waterfalls, Food & Wine Tasting Tour: $53
- Dalmatian wine tasting by Bottiglia wine & deli: $53
- From Krka Waterfalls, Food & Wine Tasting Tour: $53
- Split/Trogir: Krka National Park Day Trip with Wine Tasting: $55
- From Krka Waterfalls day tour & wine tasting: $55
- Krka National Park Tour with tour Guide & Wine tasting from Split & Trogir: $55
- Olive Oil and Wine Tasting with Snacks: $57
- Split&Sip: Educational wine tasting: $64
- Split Mediterranean Food & Wine tasting with Meal & Local Guide: $88
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Petra and Split, we can see that Split 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 Split 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 Split would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Split 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 Split Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Petra or Split?
Split has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Petra. When comparing the sizes of Petra and Split, 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 Split?
Split 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 Split in the Summer?
Both Split 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. Furthermore, most visitors come to Split for the beaches, snorkeling, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
Petra can become quite hot in the summer. In July, Petra is generally a little warmer than Split. Daily temperatures in Petra average around 33°C (91°F), and Split fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).
In Split, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Petra. In the summer, Petra often gets more sunshine than Split. Petra gets 384 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Split receives 345 hours of full sun.
Petra usually gets less rain in July than Split. Petra gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Split receives 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPetra 33°C (91°F)Split 26°C (80°F)
Should I visit Petra or Split in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Petra and Split. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Petra year-round. Furthermore, the autumn months attract visitors to Split because of the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
Petra is much warmer than Split in the autumn. The daily temperature in Petra averages around 27°C (80°F) in October, and Split fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Split this time of the year. In Petra, it's very sunny this time of the year. Petra usually receives more sunshine than Split during autumn. Petra gets 295 hours of sunny skies, while Split receives 200 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Petra usually receives less rain than Split. Petra gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Split receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPetra 27°C (80°F)Split 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Petra or Split in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Petra as well as Split. Petra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Split this time of year.
In the winter, Petra is much warmer than Split. Typically, the winter temperatures in Petra in January average around 15°C (59°F), and Split averages at about 8°C (47°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 Split. Petra gets 234 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Split receives 128 hours of full sun.
Petra usually gets less rain in January than Split. Petra gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Split receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPetra 15°C (59°F)Split 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Petra or Split in the Spring?
Both Split and Petra are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Petra throughout the year. Also, many travelers come to Split for the beaches and the activities around the city.
In April, Petra is generally much warmer than Split. Daily temperatures in Petra average around 25°C (76°F), and Split fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
It's quite sunny in Split. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Petra. Petra usually receives more sunshine than Split during spring. Petra gets 282 hours of sunny skies, while Split receives 212 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Petra usually receives less rain than Split. Petra gets 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Split receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPetra 25°C (76°F)Split 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Split and Petra
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 15°C (59°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (62°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (76°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| May | 28°C (83°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
| Aug | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (87°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (80°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (62°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
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