Which place is cheaper, Bordeaux or Aqaba?
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 Aqaba or Bordeaux?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Aqaba or Bordeaux, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Aqaba or Bordeaux?
Aqaba
Aqaba is a port city in Jordan, in fact, it is the only port city in the country. This city is located on the Gulf of Aqaba on the Red Sea, which is in the southern part of Jordan. The city is still being developed; many of its facilities and infrastructures are being improved. The population of Aqaba is about 190,000 and the city has been key in developing Jordan's economy via trade and tourism.
Bordeaux
Bordeaux is the place to go for fine wines. It's a very mellow, cultural city where you can enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of a quaint cafe or restaurant without being rushed. The city is the capital of Gironde, and the entire metropolitan area has over one million residents. The city also has a rather large and vibrant university and the population is known to be very tolerant and liberal. There is a very strong artistic vibe in the city and, due to it's history of English rule, there is an English flair to the area. The large student population means that there is no shortage of opportunities to see shows, hear music, or visit a museum.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best 10-Day Tours from Paris, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Paris.
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Aqaba Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAqaba $157Bordeaux $183
The average daily cost (per person) in Aqaba is $157, while the average daily cost in Bordeaux is $183. 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 Aqaba and Bordeaux in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAqaba $59Bordeaux $74
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAqaba $118Bordeaux $148
Compare Hotels in Aqaba and Bordeaux
Looking for a hotel in Aqaba or Bordeaux? 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: Aqaba Hotel Prices and Bordeaux Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Aqaba $24Bordeaux $18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aqaba
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aqaba:
- Transfer from Aqaba City Or TalaBay to Petra: $59
- Amman/Death Sea: 1-Way Transfer to/from Wadi Rum in Private: $266
- Aqaba : Private Transfer From the Airport or your Hotel: $88
- Aqaba Airport Private Transfer To Aqaba : $35
- Aqaba Airport Transfer to Petra : $90
- Aqaba Border (Yitzhak Rabin Terminal) to Petra Private Transfer: $140
- Aqaba Private Transfer from/to Amman, Airport, Dead Sea or K.H.B: $125
- Aqaba or Aqaba Airport Private Transfer To Wadi Rum: $60
- Petra by Night Tour with Private Transfer: $198
- Private Beach, Pools, Snorkeling & Boat Trip,Transfer: $66
- Private Car Transfer with Wadi Rum Jeep Safari: $169
- Private Transfer to Petra with Wi-Fi and Water: $191
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bordeaux
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bordeaux:
- Airport Transfer: Bordeaux Airport BOD to Bordeaux by Luxury Car: $149
- Airport to Bordeaux Premium Class Private Transfer: $299
- Airport to Bordeaux Private Transfer in Business Sedan: $227
- Airport to Lège-Cap-Ferret Transfer in Business Sedan: $299
- Arrival Private Transfer Bordeaux Airport BOD to Bordeaux by Van: $81
- Arrival Private Transfers : Bordeaux Airport BOD to Bordeaux in Luxury Van: $118
- Arrival Transfer: Airport BOD to Bordeaux by Business Car: $112
- Bordeaux : Private transfer to/from Mérignac Airport: $100
- Bordeaux Airport Transfers: Bordeaux to Bordeaux Airport BOD in Luxury Car: $149
- Bordeaux Airport Transfers: Bordeaux to Bordeaux Airport BOD in Luxury Van: $118
- Bordeaux to Airport Private Transfer in Business Sedan: $197
- Bordeaux to Airport Private Transfer in Van Business: $257
Is it cheaper to fly into Aqaba or Bordeaux?
Prices for flights to both Bordeaux and Aqaba 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 dayAqaba $73Bordeaux $92
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Aqaba
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Aqaba.
- Sunset Cruise with BBQ Dinner and Drinks: $54
- Overnight in Bedouin Camp. Dinner and breakfast included.: $56
- 4h Jeep Tour + Bedouin Night (Dinner & Breakfast): $61
- Explore Wadi Rum: Jeep Tour, Bed and Breakfast, and Dinner: $84
- Wadi Rum Full Day Jeep Tour + Overnight & Dinner in Bedouin Camp: $111
- Wadi Rum New Year Eve Party (Jeep Tour + Dinner + Music + Fireworks + Overnight): $112
- From Wadi Rum Full-Day Private Jeep Tour with Dinner: $169
- Wadi Rum Private Tour with Jeep Safari and Dinner: $220
- Petra & Wadi Rum Private Tour with Dinner one day: $425
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bordeaux
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bordeaux.
- Bordeaux food tour: sweet specialities & highlights: $26
- Best of French Chocolate and Pastries Food Tour: $58
- Bordeaux - sweet food tour of the old city: $65
- Bordeaux : Afternoon Food Tour with local delicacies: $69
- No Diet Club : Bordeaux Food Tour in Les Chartrons !: $73
- No Diet Club : Bordeaux Food Tour in Bordeaux center !: $75
- Morning Market Food Tour: $82
- Bordeaux : Morning Market Food Tour: $90
- Bordeau: Chartrons Morning Food Tour: $106
- Bordeaux Food Tour: $113
- 3.5-Hour Old Town and Market Food Tour: $116
- Organic : Bordeaux Food Tour: $116
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aqaba $54Bordeaux $26
Tours and Activities in Aqaba
Here are a few actual costs in Aqaba for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Sightseeing Bike Rental in Aqaba: $7.00
- Turgut camp with tour: $15
- Aqaba : All Water Sports Adventure in the Red Sea: $22
- Wadi Rum Jeep Tours - Full Day Jeep Tour: $24
- 2 Hour Jeep Tour (Morning or Sunset) Wadi Rum Desert Highlights: $30
- 4 Hour Jeep Tour Wadi Rum Nature Desert morning or sunset: $30
- Glass-Bottom Boat 2-hours Tour and Coral-Reef Viewing from Aqaba: $30
- Stargazing Adventure in Jordan: $30
- Wadi Rum 2-Hour Sunset Tour Wadi Rum Desert Highlights: $30
- Saraya Aqaba Waterpark entrance tickets: $33
- Discover Aqaba in Style: A 3-h City Tour by Car with meal: $37
- Wadi Rum: Explorer Jeep Tour PASS + Local Food + Optional Stay: $38
Tours and Activities in Bordeaux
Here are a few actual costs in Bordeaux for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Best : Bordeaux Walking Tour + 1 Wine glass: $0.59
- Secrets of Bordeaux Self Guided Tour: $1.17
- Bordeaux Free Walking Tour with a Glass of Wine : $3.58
- Free Walking Bordeaux Tour ENG + 1 glass of wine (Tip based): $3.58
- Best : Bordeaux walking tour in Eng + Glass of Wine (Tip based): $3.58
- Bordeaux - Free Walking Tour in English (Tip-Based): $3.58
- City Highlights Guided Walking Tour: $5.29
- Bordeaux Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $5.84
- Bordeaux Old Town Secrets: Self-Guided Walking Adventure: $5.96
- The Best of Self-Guided Audio Tour: $8.99
- The Best of Bordeaux Walking Tour + 1 Glass of Wine: $9.87
- Bordeaux Self Guided Walking Tour with an APP: $9.99
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAqaba $9.07Bordeaux $30
Sample the Local Flavors in Bordeaux
Also in Bordeaux, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine and Trade Museum Entry Ticket & Wine Tasting: $14
- Bordeaux Wine and Trade Museum Admission Ticket with Wine Tasting: $14
- Distillery Guided Tour with Tasting: $18
- Château Olivier: One Hour Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting: $24
- Cité du Vin Entry Ticket and Wine Tasting: $26
- Taillan-Médoc: Château Visit and Wine Tasting in Bordeaux: $29
- Pub Crawl Bordeaux : Drink, Laugh, Meet the World: $30
- Wine Tour and Tasting: $32
- Unusual wine tasting in DARWIN (Bordeaux)!: $33
- Local Wine Tasting with Wine Store Owner: $37
- Bordeaux wine tasting workshop with food and wine pairings: $41
- Blind wine tasting - discover wine differently: $42
When comparing the travel costs between Aqaba and Bordeaux, we can see that Bordeaux 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 Aqaba is in Middle East and Bordeaux is in Europe, 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 Aqaba Expensive? and Is Bordeaux Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Aqaba or Bordeaux?
Bordeaux has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Aqaba. When comparing the sizes of Aqaba and Bordeaux, 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 Aqaba or Bordeaux?
Bordeaux has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Aqaba experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Aqaba or Bordeaux in the Summer?
Both Bordeaux and Aqaba are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Aqaba throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Bordeaux for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
It's very hot in Aqaba this time of the year. Aqaba is much warmer than Bordeaux in the summer. The daily temperature in Aqaba averages around 33°C (91°F) in July, and Bordeaux fluctuates around 21°C (69°F).
It's quite sunny in Bordeaux. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Aqaba. Aqaba usually receives more sunshine than Bordeaux during summer. Aqaba gets 384 hours of sunny skies, while Bordeaux receives 276 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Aqaba usually receives less rain than Bordeaux. Aqaba gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Bordeaux receives 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAqaba 33°C (91°F)Bordeaux 21°C (69°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Bordeaux in the Autumn?
Both Bordeaux and Aqaba during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Aqaba because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Bordeaux because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Aqaba is much warmer than Bordeaux. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Aqaba in October average around 26°C (79°F), and Bordeaux averages at about 14°C (58°F).
It's quite sunny in Aqaba. In the autumn, Aqaba often gets more sunshine than Bordeaux. Aqaba gets 295 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bordeaux receives 165 hours of full sun.
Aqaba usually gets less rain in October than Bordeaux. Aqaba gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Bordeaux receives 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAqaba 26°C (79°F)Bordeaux 14°C (58°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Bordeaux in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Aqaba and Bordeaux. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Aqaba year-round. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Bordeaux this time of year.
In January, Aqaba is generally much warmer than Bordeaux. Daily temperatures in Aqaba average around 14°C (57°F), and Bordeaux fluctuates around 6°C (43°F).
In Aqaba, it's very sunny this time of the year. Aqaba usually receives more sunshine than Bordeaux during winter. Aqaba gets 234 hours of sunny skies, while Bordeaux receives 86 hours of full sun in the winter.
Bordeaux receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Aqaba usually receives less rain than Bordeaux. Aqaba gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Bordeaux receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAqaba 14°C (57°F)Bordeaux 6°C (43°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Bordeaux in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Aqaba as well as Bordeaux. Aqaba attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many travelers come to Bordeaux for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
Aqaba is much warmer than Bordeaux in the spring. The daily temperature in Aqaba averages around 24°C (75°F) in April, and Bordeaux fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Aqaba this time of the year. In the spring, Aqaba often gets more sunshine than Bordeaux. Aqaba gets 282 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bordeaux receives 190 hours of full sun.
Aqaba usually gets less rain in April than Bordeaux. Aqaba gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Bordeaux receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAqaba 24°C (75°F)Bordeaux 12°C (53°F)
Typical Weather for Bordeaux and Aqaba
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 76 mm (3 in) |
| Apr | 24°C (75°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Aug | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Sep | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
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