Which place is cheaper, Udaipur 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 Udaipur?
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 Udaipur can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Petra or Udaipur?
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.
Udaipur
Udaipur, also known as the "Venice of the East," is becoming increasingly popular as an Indian wedding destination as well as with travelers searching for a romantic and picturesque city, rich with history, scenic areas, and palaces.
The "City of Lakes" is located in south of Rajasthan. There are a total of ten lakes in the lake system, which are connected and sustain water for drinking, irrigation and industrial use, which contributes to another reason for Udaipur's booming tourism: alcohol.
Udaipur has ideal climate and available water to support a liquor plant while a number of other Indian states ban the consumption of liquor altogether. Many local tourists, such as those from the neighboring dry state of Gujarat on the west, visit Udaipur specifically for this reason, especially considering that Gujarati alcohol prices are much higher and liquor must be purchased through the black market. It's no wonder why Udaipur is the destination for celebrations and vacation.
Udaipur has tropical weather and three main seasons, which are summer, monsoon, and winter. Winter, which takes place between September to March, is the most pleasant time to visit for sunny and warm days and cool nights.
Udaipur was also made famous in the James Bond film Octopussy. Several local hotels show the film nightly.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Historical Tours in Jordan, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Jordan, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in India, and The Best Adventure Tours to India.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPetra $153Udaipur $36
The average daily cost (per person) in Petra is $153, while the average daily cost in Udaipur is $36. 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 Udaipur in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPetra $59Udaipur $14
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPetra $118Udaipur $28
Compare Hotels in Petra and Udaipur
Looking for a hotel in Petra or Udaipur? 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 Udaipur Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Petra $23Udaipur $6.14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Petra
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Petra:
- Comfort VIP Private Transfer: Petra to Aqaba South Beach Hotels: $140
- Comfortable and Reliable Private Transfer: Petra to Wadi Rum: $100
- Petra Private Transfer To Aqaba: $100
- Petra Private Transfer To Jerusalem: $290
- Petra Private Transfer To Multiple Destinations: $115
- 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 & To Airport, Petra, Wadi Rum and Dead Sea: $35
- Private Transfer From Petra to Amman or Airport With Optional: $88
- Private Transfer from Petra to Aqaba Cruise Port: $70
- Private Transfers from Petra Inside Jordan and Vice Versa: $176
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Udaipur
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Udaipur:
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Tuk Tuk Ride$0.42
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Udaipur
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Udaipur:
- Udaipur Airport to Hotel One-Way Private Transfer in AC Vehicle: $6.40
- Udaipur Hotel to Airport One-Way Private Transfer in AC Vehicle: $6.40
- Udaipur Airport Private Arrival Transfers: $7.99
- Private Transfer From Udaipur Hotel To Udaipur Airport: $14
- Udaipur Airport to Udaipur Hotels drop: Private Transfers: $15
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Udaipur Airport: $23
- Private Arrival Transfer: Udaipur Airport to Hotel: $23
- Sajjangarh Monsoon Palace Tour with Transfers: $25
- Udaipur Airport Transfers: $27
- Udaipur Airport to Hotel or Hotel to Airport Private Transfer: $32
- Private Transfer From Udaipur To Dungarpur Fort: $43
- Jodhpur to Udaipur one Way Transfer: $43
Is it cheaper to fly into Petra or Udaipur?
Prices for flights to both Udaipur 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 $66Udaipur $17
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 Udaipur
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Udaipur.
- Durga Cooking Class: $15
- Durga Cooking Class: $16
- Heritage Walking & Food Tour: $16
- Indian Cooking Class - Art, Antiques & Storytelling: $16
- Old city Tuk Tuk Ride & Food Tour with Female guide: $19
- Old city Tuk Tuk Ride & Food Tour with Female guide: $19
- Breakfast Street Food Tour with Local Guide: $20
- Private Cooking Experience with pick up & drop off: $26
- Authentic Home Cooking Class at Honey’s Kitchen: $26
- Guided Street Food Tour with Tastings: $27
- Culinary Experience: Food Tour or Cooking Class by Locals: $32
- Authentic Indian Cooking Class with Lunch or Dinner: $32
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Petra $47Udaipur $6.22
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
- Petra 3-Hour Private Tour with a Local Guide: $67
- Private Guided Tour in Petra with licensed guide: $70
- Private 3-Hour Guided Tour of Petra with Hotel Pickup .: $75
- Tour Jordan: Private Driver – Customized Travel Experience!: $95
- Private Indiana-Jones Archeological Trail Tour: $100
- Wadi Rum Private Guided Tour: $105
- Petra Highlight Tour with Private Guide Sami Nawafleh | 2.5 Hours: $120
- Guided 3 Hour Tour of Petra's Iconic Landmarks: $125
- 6 Hours Private Tour in Petra: $125
- Tour Privado en Español a Historia y Cultura Nabatea: $130
- Private Half-Day Tour of Petra with Lunch: $130
Typical Entertainment Prices in Udaipur
Here are a few typical costs in Udaipur for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Palace Entrance Fee$1.04
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Lake Boat Tour$2.08
Tours and Activities in Udaipur
Here are a few actual costs in Udaipur for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Private Udaipur in Same Day – Tour by Car & Guide and Lunch: $2.64
- Udaipur Full or Half Day City Sightseeing Guided Tour: $2.90
- Sunrise Taj Mahal Tour from Delhi By Car- All Inclusive.: $4.96
- Explore Udaipur in One Day – Private Tour by Car With Guide: $5.28
- Monsoon Palace Sunset Tour with Hotel Pickup: $5.29
- Private Full-Day Sightseeing Tour with a Tour Guide: $5.82
- Udaipur City Tour with City Palace & Lake Pichola: $5.82
- Udaipur Hidden Shopping Tour with Local Artisans: $6.33
- Hidden Gems of Udaipur, Old city Heritage Walking tour: $6.75
- Private Half-Day Tour by Tuk-Tuk or Car: $7.40
- Half Day Udaipur City Tour by Tuk Tuk or Car: $7.46
- Udaipur Heritage City and Local Market Walking tour: $8.00
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPetra $15Udaipur $7.74
Sample the Local Flavors in Udaipur
Also in Udaipur, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl Udaipur: $34
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Petra and Udaipur, we can see that Petra is more expensive. And not only is Udaipur much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Petra is in Middle East and Udaipur 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 Udaipur would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Udaipur 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 Udaipur.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Petra Expensive? and Is Udaipur Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Petra or Udaipur?
Udaipur has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Petra. When comparing the sizes of Petra and Udaipur, 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.