Which place is cheaper, Florence 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 Florence?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Aqaba or Florence, 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 Florence?
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.
Florence
Florence is the capital of Tuscany and one of the most well known cities in Italy for its art and cultural scenes. The city is rooted in history and you can see this in the architecture, statues, gardens, and art that are everywhere around town. This city truly is a living museum. You should allow yourself at least a couple of days to explore Florence and if you can afford more, it is well worth the time. In particular, if art history is your passion then you will need a week or more to satisfy your interest as the museums and architecturally impressive buildings throughout the city are endless.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Luxury Tours to Italy, and The Best Budget Tours to Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAqaba $157Florence $211
The average daily cost (per person) in Aqaba is $157, while the average daily cost in Florence is $211. 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 Florence in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAqaba $59Florence $102
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAqaba $118Florence $204
Compare Hotels in Aqaba and Florence
Looking for a hotel in Aqaba or Florence? 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 Florence Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Aqaba $24Florence $26
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aqaba
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aqaba:
- Amman/Death Sea: 1-Way Transfer to/from Wadi Rum in Private: $266
- Sheikh Hussein Crossing Private Transfer to or from Aqaba: $250
- Private Transfers To Petra: $200
- Petra by Night Tour with Private Transfer: $198
- Private Transfer: Aqaba Airport to Sheikh Hussein Border or vice versa: $193
- Private Transfer to Petra with Wi-Fi and Water: $191
- Private Petra Day Trip from Aqaba Port with Return Transfer: $190
- Private Transfer from Aqaba Airport to Allenby King Hussein Bridge: $173
- Private Car Transfer with Wadi Rum Jeep Safari: $169
- Hassle-Free Aqaba South Beach to Wadi Rum Transfer – 24/7 Service: $150
- Aqaba Border (Yitzhak Rabin Terminal) to Petra Private Transfer: $140
- Private Transfer Between Aqaba and the Dead Sea : $136
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Florence
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Florence:
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Taxi Ride Within City$9.39
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Taxi from Airport$29
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In City Parking (Full Day)$35
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Bus Pass (Full Day)$5.87
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Bus From Airport$5.87
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Florence
Also for Florence, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Florence to Pisa Airport (PSA) - Departure Private Transfer: $135
- Arrival Transfer Florence Station SMN to Florence by Sedan or Van: $111
- Chianti Wine Tastings and Visit to 3 Cellars with Lunch&Transfer: $209
- Florence Airport (FLR) to Florence hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $75
- Florence Airport (FLR) to Florence hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $151
- Florence Airport (FLR) to Montecatini Terme - Arrival Transfer: $164
- Florence Airport (FLR) to Pisa - Arrival Private Transfer: $173
- Florence Airport Transfers : Airport FLR to Florence City in Luxury Van: $221
- Florence Airport Transfers : Florence City to Airport FLR in Business Car: $194
- Florence Private Transfer from Florence Airport to City centre: $135
- Florence Private Transfer from or to Florence Airport, Train Station and Hotel: $110
- Florence to Bologna Airport (BLQ) - Departure Private Transfer: $231
Is it cheaper to fly into Aqaba or Florence?
Prices for flights to both Florence 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 $73Florence $73
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
Typical Food Prices in Florence
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Florence:
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Panini Sandwich$7.63
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Florence
For Florence, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Florence Old City Street Food Tour and Guided Sightseeing: $35
- Hard Rock Cafe Florence with Set Lunch or Dinner: $35
- Food Tour of Traditional Eateries and Wine Pairings: $36
- Pasta Making Class with Dinner and Wine in Florence: $47
- Cooking Class and Lunch at a Tuscan Farmhouse with Local Market Tour from Florence: $48
- Florence's Food Tour with Authentic Local Tastigs and Sightseeing: $50
- Florence Street Food Tour and sightseeing with Central Market: $50
- Florence Street Food Tour with Walking Sightseeing and Local Guide: $50
- Pasta and Gelato Cooking Class in the heart of Florence: $51
- Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine: $53
- Florence Food Tour: Home-Made Pasta, Truffle, Cantucci, Olive Oil, Gelato: $54
- Cooking Class in Florence Pasta & Tiramisu Making Unlimited Wine: $54
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aqaba $54Florence $35
Tours and Activities in Aqaba
Here are a few actual costs in Aqaba for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Discover the Depths: Aqaba's Ultimate Dive Experience: $55
- Private Lawrence of Arabia Wadi Rum Overnight Bedouin Experience from Aqaba : $248
- Wadi Rum 2-Hour Sunset Tour Wadi Rum Desert Highlights: $30
- Wadi Rum 5-Hour Jeep Tour with Camel Ride and Stargazing: $120
- "Jordan: 3-Day Tour of Ancient Sites, Nature,&Local Culture": $317
- 03 Hrs Jeep tour in Wadi Rum: $47
- 04 Hrs Jeep tour in Wadi Rum: $70
- 1 Day & 1 Night | Stay & Jeep + Camel Tour in Wadi Rum | Magic Bedouin Star: $136
- 2 Days & 1 Night | Jeep & Hike Tour in Wadi Rum Desert | Magic Bedouin Star: $258
- 2 Days 1 Night in Wadi Rum Jeep Tour: $204
- 2 Days Tour | Petra, Wadi Rum, and Dead Sea From Amman.: $264
- 2 Hour Jeep Tour (Morning or Sunset) Wadi Rum Desert Highlights: $30
Typical Entertainment Prices in Florence
For Florence, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Admission to Uffizi$13
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Phone Booking Fee for Uffizi$4.69
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Firenze Card (for Two)$117
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Audioguides at Uffizi (for Two)$23
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Giotto's Tower Entrance Fee$7.04
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Boboli Gardens Entrance Fee$8.21
Tours and Activities in Florence
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Florence.
- The Best tour in Renaissance & Medici Tales - guided by a STORYTELLER: $3.57
- Private Tour to the Laboratory of Artistic Ceramics in Tuscany: $3.58
- Sunset Walking Tour: $3.58
- Florence Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $4.17
- Florence at Your Feet : A Tour of Its Historic Jewels: $4.77
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Florence: $5.96
- AudioZoom into A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $5.99
- Firenze Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide: $6.57
- Florence Medici Quest: Self-Guided Conspiracy Adventure: $7.16
- Florence Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone: $8.35
- Florence Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- Florence, City centre, Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $10
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAqaba $9.07Florence $22
Typical Alcohol Prices in Florence
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Florence from other travelers:
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Glass of Chianti$4.93
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Bottle of Wine$8.80
Sample the Local Flavors in Florence
Also in Florence, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Florence Wine Tasting at Ponte Vecchio with Sommelier: $4.78
- Wine Tasting by CarusVini in San Casciano in val di Pesa: $18
- Winery tour and wine tasting of organic Chianti wines and extra virgin oil: $24
- Wine Tasting Activity at Chianti Rufina: $25
- Great wine tasting at Tenuta Moriano: $27
- Wine Tasting Experience near Florence: $30
- Classic Wine Tasting in Montalcino: $36
- Wine Tasting in an Authentic Tuscan Cellar in Radda in Chianti: $38
- Chianti Half Day Wine Tour from Florence: $42
- Montefioralle Winery - Tour and Wine Tasting in Chianti: $42
- Wine Tasting of Brunello with Tuscan Cold Cuts and Cheese: $47
- Winery tour & wine tasting in Montalcino: $48
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aqaba and Florence, we can see that Florence is more expensive. And not only is Aqaba much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Aqaba is in Middle East and Florence 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 Aqaba would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Aqaba 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 Florence would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Florence than you might in Aqaba.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Aqaba Expensive? and Is Florence Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Aqaba or Florence?
Florence has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Aqaba. When comparing the sizes of Aqaba and Florence, 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 Florence?
Florence 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 Florence in the Summer?
Both Florence and Aqaba during the summer 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 family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Florence this time of year.
It's very hot in Aqaba this time of the year. Aqaba is a little warmer than Florence in the summer. The daily temperature in Aqaba averages around 33°C (91°F) in July, and Florence fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
In Florence, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Aqaba. In the summer, Aqaba often gets more sunshine than Florence. Aqaba gets 384 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Florence receives 316 hours of full sun.
Aqaba usually gets less rain in July than Florence. Aqaba gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Florence receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAqaba 33°C (91°F)Florence 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Florence in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Aqaba and Florence. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Aqaba year-round. Also, many travelers come to Florence for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Aqaba is much warmer than Florence. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Aqaba in October average around 26°C (79°F), and Florence averages at about 16°C (61°F).
In Aqaba, it's very sunny this time of the year. Aqaba usually receives more sunshine than Florence during autumn. Aqaba gets 295 hours of sunny skies, while Florence receives 177 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Aqaba usually receives less rain than Florence. Aqaba gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Florence receives 96 mm (3.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAqaba 26°C (79°F)Florence 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Florence in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Aqaba as well as Florence. Aqaba attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many visitors come to Florence in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In January, Aqaba is generally much warmer than Florence. Daily temperatures in Aqaba average around 14°C (57°F), and Florence fluctuates around 7°C (45°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Aqaba this time of the year. In the winter, Aqaba often gets more sunshine than Florence. Aqaba gets 234 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Florence receives 105 hours of full sun.
Aqaba usually gets less rain in January than Florence. Aqaba gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Florence receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAqaba 14°C (57°F)Florence 7°C (45°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Florence in the Spring?
Both Florence and Aqaba are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Aqaba throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Florence for the natural beauty during these months.
Aqaba is much warmer than Florence in the spring. The daily temperature in Aqaba averages around 24°C (75°F) in April, and Florence fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Aqaba. Aqaba usually receives more sunshine than Florence during spring. Aqaba gets 282 hours of sunny skies, while Florence receives 192 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Aqaba usually receives less rain than Florence. Aqaba gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Florence receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAqaba 24°C (75°F)Florence 14°C (57°F)
Typical Weather for Florence and Aqaba
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Apr | 24°C (75°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Aug | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Sep | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 76 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
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