Which place is cheaper, Yokohama or Petra?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Petra or Yokohama?
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 Yokohama can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Petra or Yokohama?
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.
Yokohama
Located on the western coast of Tokyo Bay just south of Tokyo, Yokohama is Japan's second largest city and one of the most-visited cities by foreigners. It features one of the largest Chinatown's in the world as well as many parks and architectural landmarks.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPetra $125Yokohama $124
The average daily cost (per person) in Petra is $125, while the average daily cost in Yokohama is $124. 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 Yokohama in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPetra $59Yokohama $69
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPetra $118Yokohama $138
Compare Hotels in Petra and Yokohama
Looking for a hotel in Petra or Yokohama? 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 Yokohama Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Petra $23Yokohama $20
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 Sheikh Hussein Crossing Border Private Transfer: $180
- Petra to Wadi Rum Private Transfer: $80
- 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 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 Yokohama
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Yokohama:
- Shared Departure Transfer : Yokohama City to Haneda Airport: $54
- Private Transfer from Yokohama Port to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND): $59
- Private Transfer from Yokohama Port to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND): $65
- Private Transfer from Yokohama Cruise Port to Tokyo: $76
- Private Transfer from Yokohama Cruise Port to Tokyo city hotels: $96
- Tokyo: Private One-Way Transfer to/from Yokohama Port: $107
- Private Transfer from Yokohama Cruise Port to Narita Airport NRT: $114
- Private Departure Transfer : Yokohama City to Haneda Airport: $119
- Yokohama Private Transfer: Tokyo, Narita & Haneda Airport: $119
- Haneda Airport to/from Yokohama Private transfer: $119
- Shuttle Van Transfer from Yokohama(Inc.cruise port) to Tokyo: $142
- Haneda Airport: Private One-Way Transfer to/from Yokohama: $148
Is it cheaper to fly into Petra or Yokohama?
Prices for flights to both Yokohama 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 $38Yokohama $37
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Yokohama
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Yokohama.
- TAKOYAKI Cooking Class with All-you-can-drink in Tokyo, Roppongi: $46
- Sushi Roll and Side Dish Cooking Experience in Tokyo: $78
- 3-Hour Shared Halal-Friendly Japanese Cooking Class in Tokyo: $85
- Ginza Private Walking and Tokyo Local Food Tour: $104
- Shinjuku Izakaya Food Tour: $108
- Sakuragicho/Noge Walking & Local Food Tour: $114
- Half-day Cooking Class in Yokohama Local Shopping District: $123
- Adventurous Japanese Food Tour: $124
- Experience Izakaya With A Mini Food Tour Of Tokyo: $161
- Night Food Tour Starting Ginza: $162
- Yokohama Private Food Tours with a Local: 100% Personalized : $186
- Tokyo Allstar Food Tour: $245
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Petra $47Yokohama $29
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
Tours and Activities in Yokohama
Here are a few actual costs in Yokohama for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Yokohama Zoo Zoorasia Admission Ticket: $6.29
- Marine Tower Observation Floor Ticket: $7.58
- Tokyo Walking Tour with Licensed Guide Shinjuku: $20
- Family tour with Manhole covers & Vehicles: $22
- Takoyaki making experience ~Japan's popular street food~: $23
- Easy Ramen making experience in Kabukicho, Shinjuku: $26
- Tokyo Tower: Privat tour, day or night with local guide: $27
- Experience Comparing Sake and Delicacies in shinjyuku: $32
- 【Carefully selected】Japanese sake tasting experience: $32
- 3 Hours Private Edo Tokyo Shinjuku Entertainment Tour: $32
- Walking tour focus on 5 Architecture and history: $35
- Small-Group Souvenirs Hunting Tour in Ginza: $36
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPetra $15Yokohama $17
Sample the Local Flavors in Yokohama
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Yokohama:
- Tokyo Pub Crawl: $26
- Tokyo Hidden Izakaya and Sake Small-Group Pub Tour with Local Guide: $163
When comparing the travel costs between Petra and Yokohama, 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 Yokohama 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 Yokohama Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Petra or Yokohama?
Yokohama has a larger population, and is about 260 times larger than the population of Petra. When comparing the sizes of Petra and Yokohama, 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 Yokohama?
Yokohama 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 Yokohama in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Petra and Yokohama. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Petra year-round. Also, many travelers come to Yokohama for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
The heat can be very extreme in Petra. In the summer, Petra is a little warmer than Yokohama. Typically, the summer temperatures in Petra in July average around 33°C (91°F), and Yokohama averages at about 25°C (78°F).
In Petra, it's very sunny this time of the year. Petra usually receives more sunshine than Yokohama during summer. Petra gets 384 hours of sunny skies, while Yokohama receives 137 hours of full sun in the summer.
Yokohama receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Petra usually receives less rain than Yokohama. Petra gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Yokohama receives 138 mm (5.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPetra 33°C (91°F)Yokohama 25°C (78°F)
Should I visit Petra or Yokohama in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Petra as well as Yokohama. Petra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many visitors come to Yokohama in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
In October, Petra is generally much warmer than Yokohama. Daily temperatures in Petra average around 27°C (80°F), and Yokohama fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Petra this time of the year. In the autumn, Petra often gets more sunshine than Yokohama. Petra gets 295 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Yokohama receives 129 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Yokohama. Petra usually gets less rain in October than Yokohama. Petra gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Yokohama receives 175 mm (6.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPetra 27°C (80°F)Yokohama 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Petra or Yokohama in the Winter?
Both Yokohama and Petra are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Petra throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Yokohama for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Petra is much warmer than Yokohama in the winter. The daily temperature in Petra averages around 15°C (59°F) in January, and Yokohama fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Petra. Petra usually receives more sunshine than Yokohama during winter. Petra gets 234 hours of sunny skies, while Yokohama receives 175 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Petra usually receives less rain than Yokohama. Petra gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Yokohama receives 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPetra 15°C (59°F)Yokohama 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Petra or Yokohama in the Spring?
Both Yokohama and Petra during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Petra because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, the spring months attract visitors to Yokohama because of the activities around the city.
In the spring, Petra is much warmer than Yokohama. Typically, the spring temperatures in Petra in April average around 25°C (76°F), and Yokohama averages at about 14°C (58°F).
It's quite sunny in Petra. In the spring, Petra often gets more sunshine than Yokohama. Petra gets 282 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Yokohama receives 161 hours of full sun.
Yokohama gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Petra usually gets less rain in April than Yokohama. Petra gets 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Yokohama receives 145 mm (5.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPetra 25°C (76°F)Yokohama 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Yokohama and Petra
| Petra | Yokohama | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 15°C (59°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (62°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 122 mm (4.8 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (76°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 145 mm (5.7 in) |
| May | 28°C (83°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 153 mm (6 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 221 mm (8.7 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 25°C (78°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) |
| Aug | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (87°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (80°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 175 mm (6.9 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (62°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
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