Which place is cheaper, Yakushima or Petra?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Petra or Yakushima?
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 Yakushima can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Petra or Yakushima?
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.
Yakushima
Yakushima, Japan is a UNESCO World Heritage island located north of Okinawa and off the south east of of Kyushu. The island is well-known to Japanese tourists but not so much to international ones, making it a bit of a hidden gem to international tourists. This also means that English isn't spoken as much as in larger cities, so make sure to brush up on your Japanese and bring a dictionary.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Historical Tours in Jordan, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Jordan, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Japan, and The Best Luxury Tours to Japan.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPetra $125Yakushima $116
The average daily cost (per person) in Petra is $125, while the average daily cost in Yakushima is $116. 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 Yakushima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPetra $59Yakushima $59
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPetra $118Yakushima $118
Compare Hotels in Petra and Yakushima
Looking for a hotel in Petra or Yakushima? 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 Yakushima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Petra $23Yakushima $49
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Petra
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Petra:
- Private Transfer Amman Airport to Ma'in Hotel and vice versa: $73
- Petra to Wadi Rum Private Transfer: $80
- Private Departure Transfer: Petra Hotels to Amman Airport: $93
- Private Transfer from Petra City Hotels to Aqaba Airport: $93
- Private Transfer From Petra to Amman or Airport With Optional : $99
- Petra Private Transfer to or from Aqaba: $105
- Petra to Aqaba South Beach Hotels Private Transfer: $110
- Private transfer Petra to/from Wadi Rum: $118
- Private Transfer Amman Airport to Petra or vice versa via the King's Highway: $120
- Private Transfer Petra to/from Wadi Rum: $135
- Petra to Madaba Private Transfer: $140
- Petra to Sheikh Hussein Crossing Border Private Transfer: $180
Is it cheaper to fly into Petra or Yakushima?
Prices for flights to both Yakushima 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 $38Yakushima $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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Petra $47Yakushima $20
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
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPetra $15Yakushima $6.38
When comparing the travel costs between Petra and Yakushima, we can see that Petra is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Even though Petra is in Middle East and Yakushima is in Asia, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Petra Expensive? and Is Yakushima Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Petra or Yakushima?
Yakushima 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 Yakushima in the Summer?
Both Yakushima and Petra are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Petra throughout the year.
Petra can become quite hot in the summer. In July, Petra is generally a little warmer than Yakushima. Daily temperatures in Petra average around 33°C (91°F), and Yakushima fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Yakushima. In July, Petra usually receives less rain than Yakushima. Petra gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Yakushima receives 189 mm (7.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPetra 33°C (91°F)Yakushima 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Petra or Yakushima in the Autumn?
Both Yakushima and Petra during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Petra because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Petra is a little warmer than Yakushima in the autumn. The daily temperature in Petra averages around 27°C (80°F) in October, and Yakushima fluctuates around 22°C (71°F).
Yakushima gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Petra usually gets less rain in October than Yakushima. Petra gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Yakushima receives 161 mm (6.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPetra 27°C (80°F)Yakushima 22°C (71°F)
Should I visit Petra or Yakushima in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Petra and Yakushima. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Petra year-round.
In the winter, Petra is a little warmer than Yakushima. Typically, the winter temperatures in Petra in January average around 15°C (59°F), and Yakushima averages at about 11°C (52°F).
Yakushima receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Petra usually receives less rain than Yakushima. Petra gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Yakushima receives 106 mm (4.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPetra 15°C (59°F)Yakushima 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Petra or Yakushima in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Petra as well as Yakushima. Petra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In April, Petra is generally a little warmer than Yakushima. Daily temperatures in Petra average around 25°C (76°F), and Yakushima fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
It's quite rainy in Yakushima. Petra usually gets less rain in April than Yakushima. Petra gets 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Yakushima receives 207 mm (8.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPetra 25°C (76°F)Yakushima 18°C (64°F)
Typical Weather for Yakushima and Petra
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 15°C (59°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 106 mm (4.2 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (62°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 105 mm (4.1 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (76°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 207 mm (8.1 in) |
| May | 28°C (83°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 288 mm (11.3 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 352 mm (13.9 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 189 mm (7.4 in) |
| Aug | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 205 mm (8.1 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (87°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 253 mm (10 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (80°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 161 mm (6.3 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (62°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 93 mm (3.7 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.