Which place is cheaper, Uppsala 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 Uppsala?
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 Uppsala can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Petra or Uppsala?
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.
Uppsala
Uppsala is a college town in Sweden, located about 40 minutes north of Stockholm. Home to two universities, Uppsala is the 4th largest city in Sweden and features a huge diversity in culture. The Fyris River divides the city into the historic and modern sides of the city, each one with their own unique culture and sights to see. The area features fairly cool weather year-round, with temperatures in the 30's Fahrenheit from November-April and May-October seeing temperatures in the 40's and 50's Fahrenheit. The best time to visit it from May-July when temperatures are at their highest and there's plenty of sunshine.
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 Sweden, and The Best Budget Tours to Sweden.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPetra $153Uppsala $185
The average daily cost (per person) in Petra is $153, while the average daily cost in Uppsala is $185. 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 Uppsala in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPetra $59Uppsala $104
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPetra $118Uppsala $208
Compare Hotels in Petra and Uppsala
Looking for a hotel in Petra or Uppsala? 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 Uppsala Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Petra $23Uppsala $23
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Petra
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Petra:
- Petra Private Transfer To Jerusalem: $290
- From Eilat: Petra Full-Day Guided Tour with Transfers: $219
- Private Transfers from Petra Inside Jordan and Vice Versa: $176
- Comfort VIP Private Transfer: Petra to Aqaba South Beach Hotels: $140
- Petra to Aqaba Border (Yitzhak Rabin Terminal) – Private Transfer: $130
- Private Transfer Amman Airport to Petra or vice versa via the King's Highway: $120
- Petra Private Transfer To Multiple Destinations: $115
- Petra Private Transfer To Aqaba: $100
- Comfortable and Reliable Private Transfer: Petra to Wadi Rum: $100
- Private Transfer From Petra to Amman or Airport With Optional: $94
- Private Departure Transfer: Petra Hotels to Amman Airport: $93
- Airport Transfer to and from Petra: $92
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Uppsala
Also for Uppsala, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Uppsala City to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) - Departure Private Transfer: $74
Is it cheaper to fly into Petra or Uppsala?
Prices for flights to both Uppsala 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 $66Uppsala $64
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Petra $47Uppsala $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:
- 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 Uppsala
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Uppsala.
- Uppsala Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Tour: $6.42
- The Best of A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Self Guided Secrets of Uppsala Exploration Game Tour: $24
- Stockholm: Uppsala Half-Day Swedish Oxford & Cathedral Tour: $29
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $48
- Adventure parc: $54
- Uppsala : Kayaking or Canoeing Experience: $76
- Vasatid at Uppsala Castle 1h - a guided tour in Uppsala: $96
- Medieval horror, undead and dark folklore walk Uppsala city - open tour: $101
- Uppsala Must See 2h city walk - 2h tour of all big attractions!: $108
- Guided tour 90min at Old Uppsala mounds and old Uppsala church: $109
- Swedish Lifestyle and Private Walking Tour of Uppsala: $139
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPetra $15Uppsala $20
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Petra and Uppsala, we can see that Uppsala 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 Uppsala 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 Uppsala would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Uppsala 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 Uppsala Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Petra or Uppsala?
Uppsala has a larger population, and is about 9 times larger than the population of Petra. When comparing the sizes of Petra and Uppsala, 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 Uppsala?
Uppsala 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 Uppsala in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Petra as well as Uppsala. Petra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
The heat can be very extreme in Petra. In the summer, Petra is much warmer than Uppsala. Typically, the summer temperatures in Petra in July average around 33°C (91°F), and Uppsala averages at about 18°C (64°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Uppsala. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Petra this time of the year. In the summer, Petra often gets more sunshine than Uppsala. Petra gets 384 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Uppsala receives 260 hours of full sun.
Petra usually gets less rain in July than Uppsala. Petra gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Uppsala receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPetra 33°C (91°F)Uppsala 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Petra or Uppsala in the Autumn?
Both Uppsala and Petra are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Petra throughout the year.
In October, Petra is generally much warmer than Uppsala. Daily temperatures in Petra average around 27°C (80°F), and Uppsala fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Petra. Petra usually receives more sunshine than Uppsala during autumn. Petra gets 295 hours of sunny skies, while Uppsala receives 99 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Petra usually receives less rain than Uppsala. Petra gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Uppsala receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPetra 27°C (80°F)Uppsala 8°C (46°F)
Should I visit Petra or Uppsala in the Winter?
Both Uppsala and Petra during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Petra because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Uppsala can be very cold during winter. Petra is much warmer than Uppsala in the winter. The daily temperature in Petra averages around 15°C (59°F) in January, and Uppsala fluctuates around -3°C (27°F).
It's quite sunny in Petra. In the winter, Petra often gets more sunshine than Uppsala. Petra gets 234 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Uppsala receives 40 hours of full sun.
Petra usually gets more rain in January than Uppsala. Petra gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Uppsala receives 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPetra 15°C (59°F)Uppsala -3°C (27°F)
Should I visit Petra or Uppsala in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Petra and Uppsala. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Petra year-round.
In the spring, Petra is much warmer than Uppsala. Typically, the spring temperatures in Petra in April average around 25°C (76°F), and Uppsala averages at about 5°C (41°F).
In Petra, it's very sunny this time of the year. Petra usually receives more sunshine than Uppsala during spring. Petra gets 282 hours of sunny skies, while Uppsala receives 185 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Petra usually receives less rain than Uppsala. Petra gets 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Uppsala receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPetra 25°C (76°F)Uppsala 5°C (41°F)
Typical Weather for Uppsala and Petra
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 15°C (59°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | -3°C (27°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (62°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | -3°C (27°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 0°C (33°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (76°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| May | 28°C (83°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (87°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (80°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (62°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | -1°C (31°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
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