Which place is cheaper, Tiberias or Petra?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Petra or Tiberias?
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 Tiberias can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Petra or Tiberias?
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.
Tiberias
Tiberias is a major tourist destination in Israel. It's positioned on the western side of the Sea of Galilee and is a popular spot for Israeli and international tourists alike. The town itself offers great views of the beautiful blue waters and the surrounding green hills. Tiberias is also considered to be one of the Jewish Four Holy Cities. Many people also use Tiberias as a jumping off point to explore the Golan Heights area.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Historical Tours in Jordan, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Jordan, The Best 3-Day Tours from Jerusalem, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Jerusalem.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPetra $125Tiberias $87
The average daily cost (per person) in Petra is $125, while the average daily cost in Tiberias is $87. 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 Tiberias in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPetra $59Tiberias $55
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPetra $118Tiberias $110
Compare Hotels in Petra and Tiberias
Looking for a hotel in Petra or Tiberias? 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 Tiberias Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Petra $23Tiberias $4.55
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Petra
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Petra:
- Petra Private Transfer to or from Aqaba: $105
- Petra to Aqaba South Beach Hotels Private Transfer: $110
- Petra to Madaba Private Transfer: $140
- Petra to Sheikh Hussein Crossing Border Private Transfer: $180
- Petra to Wadi Rum Private Transfer: $80
- Private Departure Transfer: Petra Hotels to Amman Airport: $93
- Private Transfer Amman Airport to Ma'in Hotel and vice versa: $73
- Private Transfer Amman Airport to Petra or vice versa via the King's Highway: $120
- Private Transfer From Petra to Amman or Airport With Optional : $99
- Private Transfer Petra to/from Wadi Rum: $135
- Private Transfer from Petra City Hotels to Aqaba Airport: $93
- Private transfer Petra to/from Wadi Rum: $118
Is it cheaper to fly into Petra or Tiberias?
Prices for flights to both Tiberias 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 $38Tiberias $28
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. : $45
- Private Outdoor bedouin Dinner in Petra: $300
Typical Food Prices in Tiberias
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Tiberias:
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Lunch for Two$5.30
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Pastry$1.86
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Petra $47Tiberias $10
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 Private Guided Tour In Petra with hotel pick up.: $75
- Private Indiana-Jones Archeological Trail Tour: $90
- Private Half-Day Tour of Petra with Lunch: $120
- Wadi Rum Day Tour from Petra ending in Aqaba: $138
- Private Petra Back Entrance Tour with Guide .: $140
- 3 Hour Horse Riding Adventure around the Petra Area: $145
- Wadi Rum Private Tour from Petra with Martian and Star Wars Film Site: $173
- Petra Back Entrance Private Walking Tour: $215
- Private Full-Day Tour to Petra and Wadi Rum from Dead Sea: $269
- Private Back Trail Tour of Petra starting from the Monastery : $276
Typical Entertainment Prices in Tiberias
Here are a few typical costs in Tiberias for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Two Bikes for Day$32
Tours and Activities in Tiberias
Here are a few actual costs in Tiberias for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Haifa Shore Excursion: Nazareth and the Galilee - for cruise ship guests only: $115
- Shabbat Experience in Tzfat with Wine Pairing: $160
- Safed Wine & Cheese Tour: $250
- Culinary Day Tour of the Galilee: $287
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPetra $15Tiberias $17
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Petra and Tiberias, we can see that Petra is more expensive. And not only is Tiberias much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Tiberias would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Tiberias 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 Tiberias.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Petra Expensive? and Is Tiberias Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Petra or Tiberias?
Tiberias has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Petra. When comparing the sizes of Petra and Tiberias, 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 Tiberias?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
Should I visit Petra or Tiberias in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Petra and Tiberias. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Petra year-round. Tiberias attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In July, Petra usually receives rain Tiberias. Petra gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Tiberias receives 0 mm (0 in) of rain each month for the summer.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Tiberias this time of the year. In Petra, it's very sunny this time of the year. Petra usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Tiberias during summer. Petra gets 384 hours of sunny skies, while Tiberias receives 364 hours of full sun in the summer.
The heat can be very extreme in Petra. In the summer, Petra is a little warmer than Tiberias. Typically, the summer temperatures in Petra in July average around 33°C (91°F), and Tiberias averages at about 28°C (82°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPetra 33°C (91°F)Tiberias 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Petra or Tiberias in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Petra as well as Tiberias. Petra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Tiberias throughout the year.
Petra usually gets less rain in October than Tiberias. Petra gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Tiberias receives 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Tiberias. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Petra this time of the year. In the autumn, Petra often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Tiberias. Petra gets 295 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tiberias receives 274 hours of full sun.
In October, Petra is generally a little warmer than Tiberias. Daily temperatures in Petra average around 27°C (80°F), and Tiberias fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPetra 27°C (80°F)Tiberias 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Petra or Tiberias in the Winter?
Both Tiberias and Petra are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Petra throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Tiberias because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In January, Petra usually receives more rain than Tiberias. Petra gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Tiberias receives 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the winter.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Petra. Petra usually receives more sunshine than Tiberias during winter. Petra gets 234 hours of sunny skies, while Tiberias receives 184 hours of full sun in the winter.
Petra is around the same temperature as Tiberias in the winter. The daily temperature in Petra averages around 15°C (59°F) in January, and Tiberias fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPetra 15°C (59°F)Tiberias 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Petra or Tiberias in the Spring?
Both Tiberias and Petra during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Petra because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Tiberias year-round.
Petra usually gets less rain in April than Tiberias. Petra gets 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Tiberias receives 26 mm (1 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Tiberias, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Petra. In the spring, Petra often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Tiberias. Petra gets 282 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tiberias receives 269 hours of full sun.
In the spring, Petra is a little warmer than Tiberias. Typically, the spring temperatures in Petra in April average around 25°C (76°F), and Tiberias averages at about 20°C (68°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPetra 25°C (76°F)Tiberias 20°C (68°F)
Typical Weather for Tiberias and Petra
| Petra | Tiberias | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 15°C (59°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (62°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (76°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| May | 28°C (83°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (87°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (80°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (62°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 37 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.