Which place is cheaper, Vienna 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 Vienna?
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 Vienna can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Petra or Vienna?
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.
Vienna
Vienna is the largest city and capital of Austria. It has a population of over 1.7 million and is a cultural, political and economic center for the country. The historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and some complain that it feels more like a museum than a real city. Outside of the historical center though, is a young and vibrant city with a huge music scene, many street performers, and eclectic and fun restaurants and nightclubs.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Historical Tours in Jordan, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Jordan, The Best 2-Week Tours in Austria, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Austria.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPetra $153Vienna $202
The average daily cost (per person) in Petra is $153, while the average daily cost in Vienna is $202. 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 Vienna in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPetra $59Vienna $107
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPetra $118Vienna $214
Compare Hotels in Petra and Vienna
Looking for a hotel in Petra or Vienna? 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 Vienna Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Petra $23Vienna $21
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 Sheikh Hussein Border Crossing: $195
- Private Transfer from Petra to Aqaba Cruise Port: $72
- Private Transfer from Petra City Hotels to Aqaba Airport: $93
- Private Transfer From Petra to Amman or Airport With Optional: $99
- 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 Private Transfer To Multiple Destinations: $115
- Petra Private Transfer To Jerusalem: $290
- Petra Private Transfer To Aqaba: $100
- Comfortable and Reliable Private Transfer: Petra to Wadi Rum: $100
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vienna
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Vienna:
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Bus to Airport$34
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vienna
Also for Vienna, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From Bratislava/Fast and Comfortable Bus Transfers: $10
- Bratislava Bus Transfer to and from Vienna Airport: $21
- Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Vienna Downtown - Arrival Private Transfer: $45
- Transfer from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Vienna City Center: $47
- Transfer from Vienna airport to Bratislava: $57
- Vienna Airport (VIE) Private Transfer to Vienna City/Hotels: $72
- Arrival Private Transfer Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Sedan: $73
- Schwechat Airport Private Transfer to Vienna City: $74
- Private Transfer Vienna Airport (Vienna City Hotel): $75
- Private Transfer from Vienna Airport to Hotel in Vienna: $77
- Private Direct Transfer From Vienna Airport to Bratislava: $79
- Private Transfer from Vienna Airport: $82
Is it cheaper to fly into Petra or Vienna?
Prices for flights to both Vienna 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 $66Vienna $65
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.
- Authentic Jordanian Cooking, Taste of Comfort With Family: $28
- Cooking outside in little Petra between the Mountains.: $50
- Private Outdoor bedouin Dinner in Petra: $150
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vienna
For Vienna, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe Vienna with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $35
- 1 Hour Tradtional Kaiserschmarrn Cooking Class & Tasting in Wien: $46
- Naschmarkt Food Tour: $69
- Evening Cruise on Danube River & Canal with Optional Dinner: $99
- Middle Eastern Lahmacun Cooking Class from Syrian Chef: $102
- Strauss Dinner Show: $116
- Burlesque Dinner Club The ultimate dinner club experience: $116
- Sixx Paxx Dinner Show: $116
- Vienna Guided Food Tour with 7 Food Tastings & a Secret Dish: $126
- Vienna Food Tour: Bites & Sights Hidden Local Tastings: $147
- Nuit des Lumières - The Candlelight Dinner Concert in Vienna: $152
- Vienna Food Tour: Coffeehouses, Markets, Lunch & Street Food: $155
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Petra $47Vienna $44
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 Horse Riding Adventure around the Petra Area: $145
- 6 Hours Private Tour in Petra: $125
- Discover Petra in a Day Guided Tour of the Lost Nabatean City: $200
- From Petra : Wadi Rum Private 8 - hours roundtrip tour .: $190
- Guided 3 Hour Tour of Petra's Iconic Landmarks: $60
- Half-Day Private Indiana Jones Petra Back Road Trial Tour: $200
- 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
- Private 3-Hour Guided Tour of Petra with Hotel Pickup .: $75
- Private 3-Hour Petra Tour: Treasury, Siq & Ancient City: $75
Tours and Activities in Vienna
For Vienna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Vienna Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $3.52
- Self-Guided Tours In Vienna With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.52
- Krems Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $5.29
- Vienna Self Guided Audio Experience: $6.00
- Vienna Arts & Culture Self-Guided Walking Tour: $6.35
- Vienna Self Guided Walking Tour: Royal traditions & Cafe Culture: $6.50
- Belvedere - Audio Guide and Self Guided Tour (No Palace Ticket): $7.04
- Vienna Highlights Audio and Self Guided Tour: $7.04
- Vienna Exploration Private Game and City Tour on your Phone: $9.39
- Schönbrunn - Audio Guide and Self Guided Tour (No Palace Ticket): $9.39
- Siege of Vienna GPS App Walking Tour Mobile Game: $11
- Vienna Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour: History&Gossip: $12
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPetra $15Vienna $20
Sample the Local Flavors in Vienna
Also in Vienna, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Vienna Nights Pub Crawl: $14
- Ottakringer Brewery Tour in Vienna - in German: $29
- Admission Schönbrunn Palace & Wine Tasting: $102
- Burlesque Ohlala at Mirage: $116
- Vienna : Vienna Forest Tour with Underground Lake and Wine Tasting: $153
- Wine Tasting Tour: $159
- Wachau Valley Wine Tasting Bike Tour from Vienna: $159
- Vienna Woods Wine Tour - Wines, Vines & Good Times!: $175
- Austrian Private Wine Tasting Evening: $176
- Vienna Private Wachau Tour with Wine Tasting to Dürnstein: $187
- Vienna Uncorked Premium Wine Tasting with Cellar Tour: $246
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Petra and Vienna, we can see that Vienna 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 Vienna 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 Vienna would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Vienna 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 Vienna Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Petra or Vienna?
Vienna has a larger population, and is about 120 times larger than the population of Petra. When comparing the sizes of Petra and Vienna, 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 Vienna?
Vienna 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 Vienna in the Summer?
Both Vienna 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. Also, many travelers come to Vienna for the music scene and the family-friendly experiences.
Petra can become quite hot in the summer. In July, Petra is generally a little warmer than Vienna. Daily temperatures in Petra average around 33°C (91°F), and Vienna fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
In Vienna, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Petra. In the summer, Petra often gets more sunshine than Vienna. Petra gets 384 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vienna receives 255 hours of full sun.
Petra usually gets less rain in July than Vienna. Petra gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPetra 33°C (91°F)Vienna 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Petra or Vienna in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Petra and Vienna. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Petra year-round. Also, many visitors come to Vienna in the autumn for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
Petra is much warmer than Vienna in the autumn. The daily temperature in Petra averages around 27°C (80°F) in October, and Vienna fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).
In Petra, it's very sunny this time of the year. Petra usually receives more sunshine than Vienna during autumn. Petra gets 295 hours of sunny skies, while Vienna receives 140 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Petra usually receives less rain than Vienna. Petra gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPetra 27°C (80°F)Vienna 12°C (54°F)
Should I visit Petra or Vienna in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Petra as well as Vienna. Petra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, most visitors come to Vienna for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Vienna can be very cold during winter. In the winter, Petra is much warmer than Vienna. Typically, the winter temperatures in Petra in January average around 15°C (59°F), and Vienna averages at about 2°C (36°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 Vienna. Petra gets 234 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vienna receives 65 hours of full sun.
Petra usually gets more rain in January than Vienna. Petra gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPetra 15°C (59°F)Vienna 2°C (36°F)
Should I visit Petra or Vienna in the Spring?
Both Vienna 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, the spring months attract visitors to Vienna because of the natural beauty.
In April, Petra is generally much warmer than Vienna. Daily temperatures in Petra average around 25°C (76°F), and Vienna fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
It's quite sunny in Vienna. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Petra. Petra usually receives more sunshine than Vienna during spring. Petra gets 282 hours of sunny skies, while Vienna receives 202 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Petra usually receives less rain than Vienna. Petra gets 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPetra 25°C (76°F)Vienna 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Vienna and Petra
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 15°C (59°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (62°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (76°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| May | 28°C (83°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Aug | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (87°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (80°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (62°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
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