Which place is cheaper, Leiden 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 Leiden?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Aqaba or Leiden, 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 Leiden?
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.
Leiden
Leiden is a city in the province of South Holland. It is south of the Netherlands capital, Amsterdam, and has a population of about 190,000. It is known for its university, museums, markets, and of course, canals. Leiden University is the oldest university in the Netherlands and is a sister school of Oxford, which is England's oldest university.
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 Amsterdam, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Amsterdam.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAqaba $157Leiden $189
The average daily cost (per person) in Aqaba is $157, while the average daily cost in Leiden is $189. 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 Leiden in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAqaba $59Leiden $91
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAqaba $118Leiden $182
Compare Hotels in Aqaba and Leiden
Looking for a hotel in Aqaba or Leiden? 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 Leiden Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Aqaba $24Leiden $30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aqaba
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aqaba:
- Wadi Rum: One-Way Transfer to/from Aqaba by Private Car: $80
- Wadi Rum to Aqaba Border Private Transfer – Hassle-Free Travel: $100
- Transfer from Aqaba City Or TalaBay to Amman Airport: $101
- Transfer from Aqaba Airport to Petra: $60
- Transfer From Aqaba Airport to Petra: $60
- Transfer From Aqaba Airport to Aqaba City Or TalaBay: $25
- Snorkeling in The Red Sea With Equipment And Free Transfer: $51
- Private Transfers from Wadi Rum Inside Jordan and Vice Versa: $129
- Private Transfer: Aqaba Hotels to Aqaba Airport: $27
- Private Transfer: Aqaba Airport to Sheikh Hussein Border or vice versa: $193
- Private Transfer: Aqaba Airport to Petra City Hotels: $93
- Private Transfer from King Hussein Airport (AQJ)to Aqaba Port : $56
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Leiden
Also for Leiden, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Historical Private Tour of Delft and Leiden including Transfer: $262
- Premium electric transfer from Leiden Area to the Airport: $101
- Private Tour of The Hague and Leiden including Transfer: $251
Is it cheaper to fly into Aqaba or Leiden?
Prices for flights to both Leiden 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 $73Leiden $78
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
- Wadi Rum Full Day Jeep Tour + Overnight + Dinner in Bedouin Camp: $75
- 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
- 4 Hours Jeep Tour with Overnight in Bedouin Camp and Dinner: $286
- Petra & Wadi Rum Private Tour with Dinner one day: $425
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aqaba $54Leiden $20
Tours and Activities in Aqaba
Here are a few actual costs in Aqaba for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Day Tour in Jeep Tour with Bedouin Guide: $81
- Full-Day Jeep Tour in Wadi Rum without Overnight Stay: $85
- Wadi Rum 2-Hour Sunset Tour Wadi Rum Desert Highlights: $35
- "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
- 05 Hrs Jeep tour in Wadi Rum: $68
- 2 Days & 1 Night | Jeep & Hike Tour in Wadi Rum Desert | Magic Bedouin Star: $258
- 2 Hour Jeep Tour (Morning or Sunset) Wadi Rum Desert Highlights: $35
- 2-Hour Desert Guided Activities Tour in Wadi Rum: $50
- 2-Hour Private Scuba Experience in Aqaba : $45
- 2-day Hiking Adventure and Jeep Tour from Wadi Rum: $202
Tours and Activities in Leiden
For Leiden, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Pilgrims and Painters of Leiden A Self Guided Walking Tour: $6.94
- Discover Leiden's Highlights: Your Self-Guided GPS Tour: $8.29
- Pub Trail an adventure full of surprises: $13
- Hortus Botanicus Entry Ticket: $14
- Cruise through the Historic City Center with Guide: $15
- Guided City Canal Cruise: $15
- The Best of A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Self-Guided City Trail Kids Tour in Noordwijk (4-8 years): $23
- Windmill cruise through Warmond: $23
- 90 minutes Self-Guided Walking tour with puzzles in Leiden: $23
- historical and entertaining city tour in German: $24
- Escape Tour Leiden -selfguided citygame- find the secret exit!: $24
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAqaba $9.07Leiden $30
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aqaba and Leiden, we can see that Leiden 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 Leiden 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 Leiden would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Leiden 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 Leiden Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Aqaba or Leiden?
Leiden has a larger population, and is about 26% larger than the population of Aqaba. When comparing the sizes of Aqaba and Leiden, 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 Leiden?
Leiden 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 Leiden in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Aqaba as well as Leiden. Aqaba attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the summer months attract visitors to Leiden because of the family-friendly experiences.
The heat can be very extreme in Aqaba. In the summer, Aqaba is much warmer than Leiden. Typically, the summer temperatures in Aqaba in July average around 33°C (91°F), and Leiden averages at about 17°C (62°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Leiden. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Aqaba this time of the year. In the summer, Aqaba often gets more sunshine than Leiden. Aqaba gets 384 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Leiden receives 204 hours of full sun.
Aqaba usually gets less rain in July than Leiden. Aqaba gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Leiden receives 75 mm (3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAqaba 33°C (91°F)Leiden 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Leiden in the Autumn?
Both Leiden and Aqaba are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Aqaba throughout the year. Also, the shopping scene are the main draw to Leiden this time of year.
In October, Aqaba is generally much warmer than Leiden. Daily temperatures in Aqaba average around 26°C (79°F), and Leiden fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Aqaba. Aqaba usually receives more sunshine than Leiden during autumn. Aqaba gets 295 hours of sunny skies, while Leiden receives 99 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Aqaba usually receives less rain than Leiden. Aqaba gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Leiden receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAqaba 26°C (79°F)Leiden 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Leiden in the Winter?
Both Leiden and Aqaba during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Aqaba because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, many travelers come to Leiden for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Leiden. Aqaba is much warmer than Leiden in the winter. The daily temperature in Aqaba averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Leiden fluctuates around 2°C (36°F).
It's quite sunny in Aqaba. In the winter, Aqaba often gets more sunshine than Leiden. Aqaba gets 234 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Leiden receives 46 hours of full sun.
Aqaba usually gets less rain in January than Leiden. Aqaba gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Leiden receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAqaba 14°C (57°F)Leiden 2°C (36°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Leiden in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Aqaba and Leiden. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Aqaba year-round.
In the spring, Aqaba is much warmer than Leiden. Typically, the spring temperatures in Aqaba in April average around 24°C (75°F), and Leiden averages at about 8°C (46°F).
In Aqaba, it's very sunny this time of the year. Aqaba usually receives more sunshine than Leiden during spring. Aqaba gets 282 hours of sunny skies, while Leiden receives 166 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Aqaba usually receives less rain than Leiden. Aqaba gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Leiden receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAqaba 24°C (75°F)Leiden 8°C (46°F)
Typical Weather for Leiden and Aqaba
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Apr | 24°C (75°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Aug | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Sep | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
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