Which place is cheaper, Uttar Pradesh or Petra?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Petra or Uttar Pradesh?
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 Uttar Pradesh can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Petra or Uttar Pradesh?
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.
Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh is a state in the northern plains region of India. The vast region has an ancient and interesting history which has even been said to have inspired two great epics of India, the Ramayana and Mahabharata. It is most famous for the Taj Mahal, located in Agra - the tourist capital of the region.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPetra $125Uttar Pradesh $0.00
The average daily cost (per person) in Petra is $125, while the average daily cost in Uttar Pradesh is $0.00. 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 Uttar Pradesh in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPetra $59Uttar Pradesh -
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPetra $118Uttar Pradesh $0.00
Compare Hotels in Petra and Uttar Pradesh
Looking for a hotel in Petra or Uttar Pradesh? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Petra $23Uttar Pradesh -
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 Wadi Rum Private Transfer: $80
- Private Departure Transfer: Petra Hotels to Amman Airport: $93
- 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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Uttar Pradesh
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Uttar Pradesh:
- Private Transfer from Agra railway station to Hotel In Agra: $5.50
- Round Trip Transfers Between Agra Hotels & Agra Airport AGR: $6.14
- Private Transfer Varanasi Airport (VNS) To Varanasi Hotels Drop: $12
- Round Trip Transfers to Wildlife SOS Elephant Conservation, Agra: $15
- Varanasi Airport to hotel private transfer: $18
- Private Transfer from Agra airport to Hotel and vice versa: $22
- Private Transfer from Lucknow to Kanpur: $28
- Mathura to Delhi private transfer: $28
- Vrindavan to Delhi private transfer: $28
- Affordable transfer from Agra to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri: $33
- Transfer from Agra to Tundla railway station and vice versa: $34
- Private Departure Transfer to Airport from Hotel in Delhi By Car: $34
Is it cheaper to fly into Petra or Uttar Pradesh?
Prices for flights to both Uttar Pradesh 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 $38Uttar Pradesh -
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.
- Dinner with a local family in Petra , hotel transfers included .: $45
- Cooking outside in little Petra between the Mountains. : $45
- Private Outdoor bedouin Dinner in Petra: $300
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Uttar Pradesh
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Uttar Pradesh.
- Tests of Best Varanasi Local Food Tour With Tourist Guide: $18
- Agra Heritage Walk with Food Tour: $20
- Local Food Tour with Cooking Class in Home Agra Including Lunch or Dinner: $20
- Indian Home Visit Cooking Demo: $25
- Agra's best cooking classes: $31
- Private Indian Cooking Demonstration and In-Home Meal Minutes from the Taj Mahal: $33
- Seth Gali Bazaar Walk with Lavish on table barbecue dinner: $38
- A Vegetarian Cooking Demonstration in Agra (Lunch or Dinner): $40
- Dinner at Agra with local Indian family : $40
- From Varanasi: Street food tour with Evening Ganga Aarti: $42
- Agra Food Tour - A walking buffet: $43
- Private Vegetarian Indian Cooking Class in Agra : $43
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Petra $47Uttar Pradesh -
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 Sightseeing Tour Visit to Petra with Licensed Guide: $100
- 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
Tours and Activities in Uttar Pradesh
Here are a few actual costs in Uttar Pradesh for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Agra: skip-the-line Sunrise Taj Mahal with Mausoleum Tour: $1.19
- Private Half Day Taj Mahal Sunrise Tour from Agra: $5.00
- Skip The Line Taj Mahal & Agra Tour by AC Car From Agra: $5.00
- Taj Mahal Audio Tour Experience: $5.00
- 05-Hours Taj Mahal & Agra Day Tour by TUK TUK: $5.00
- Taj Mahal Skip the Line Private Tour: $5.00
- Skip-The-Line Taj Mahal Private Guided Tour : $5.00
- Skip-The-Line Taj Mahal Sunrise Private Tour with Special Add-ons: $6.00
- Audio Guided Walking Tour of Banaras Ghats, Varanasi: $6.12
- Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah Skip-the-Line E-tickets & guide: $6.14
- Full Day Agra Tuk Tuk Tour with Taj Mahal and Agra Fort: $6.14
- Agra Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Tour: $6.72
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPetra $15Uttar Pradesh -
Sample the Local Flavors in Uttar Pradesh
Also in Uttar Pradesh, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl Lucknow: $39
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Petra and Uttar Pradesh, we can see that Petra is more expensive. And not only is Uttar Pradesh much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Petra is in Middle East and Uttar Pradesh 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 Uttar Pradesh would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Uttar Pradesh 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 Uttar Pradesh.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Petra Expensive? and Is Uttar Pradesh Expensive?.
Which has a larger population, Petra or Uttar Pradesh?
Uttar Pradesh has a larger population, and is about 11860 times larger than the population of Petra. When comparing the sizes of Petra and Uttar Pradesh, 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.
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