Which place is cheaper, Palermo 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 Palermo?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Aqaba or Palermo, 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 Palermo?
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.
Palermo
Located on its north coast, Palermo is the capital city of Sicily. The city has a lot to offer visitors who decide to venture to this often overlooked part of Italy. There is an interesting history, some unique and delicious food, and a fascinating culture. Prices in Sicily are generally cheaper than elsewhere in Italy. There are a handful of budget accommodation options and plenty of mid range hotels that are spread throughout the city. The rooms are usually comfortable and clean but as always, read reviews before making your reservation.
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 $157Palermo $134
The average daily cost (per person) in Aqaba is $157, while the average daily cost in Palermo is $134. 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 Palermo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAqaba $59Palermo $66
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAqaba $118Palermo $132
Compare Hotels in Aqaba and Palermo
Looking for a hotel in Aqaba or Palermo? 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 Palermo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Aqaba $24Palermo $6.62
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aqaba
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aqaba:
- Transfer From Aqaba Airport to Aqaba City Or TalaBay: $25
- Private Transfer: Aqaba Hotels to Aqaba Airport: $27
- Aqaba Airport Private Transfer To Aqaba : $35
- Private Transfers from Aqaba Inside Jordan and Vice Versa: $47
- Private Transfer from Aqaba Cruise Port to Petra hotels: $49
- Private Transfer from Aqaba Hotels to Aqaba Cruise Port: $49
- Snorkeling in The Red Sea With Equipment And Free Transfer: $51
- Private Transfer from Aqaba Port to King Hussein Airport (AQJ): $56
- Private Transfer from Aqaba city hotels to Aqaba Cruise Port: $56
- Private Transfer from King Hussein Airport (AQJ)to Aqaba Port : $56
- Transfer from Aqaba City Or TalaBay to Petra: $59
- Aqaba or Aqaba Airport Private Transfer To Wadi Rum: $60
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Palermo
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Palermo:
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Bus to Monreale$3.52
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Bus From Airport$7.04
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90 Minute Bus Pass$1.53
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Short Taxi Ride$5.10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Palermo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Palermo:
- Airport Transfer: Palermo Airport PMO to Palermo by Business Car: $106
- Airport Transfer: Palermo Airport PMO to Palermo by Luxury Van: $118
- CO2-Offset Arrival Private Transfer Palermo Airport to Palermo : $76
- CO2-Offset Arrival Transfer Palermo Airport PMO to Palermo City: $61
- CO2-Offset Arrival Transfer from Palermo Airport PMO to Palermo : $76
- CO2-Offset Departure Transfer Palermo City to Palermo Airport : $76
- Eurostars Centrale Palace - Palermo Airport or vice versa, Private Transfer: $48
- Grand Hotel Wagner to Palermo airport or vice versa, Private Transfer: $60
- Mangias Pollina Resort private transfer to Palermo airport: $120
- Palermo Airport (PMO) to Palermo Cruise Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $184
- Palermo Airport (PMO) to Palermo Cruise Port- Arrival Private Transfer: $92
- Palermo Airport ⇄ Palermo City: Private Transfer Service: $55
Is it cheaper to fly into Aqaba or Palermo?
Prices for flights to both Palermo 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 $73Palermo $59
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 Palermo
Some typical examples of dining costs in Palermo are as follows:
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Sitdown Dinner (for Two)$38
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Fast Food Lunch$6.24
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Palermo
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Palermo.
- Palermo's Delight: Unleash the Secrets of Pizza and Gelato Making: $65
- Taste the Tradition on a Food Tour by Do Eat Better: $70
- Palermo Sicilian Street Food Tour: Small Group by Do Eat Better: $78
- Night Street Food Tour of Palermo with a Local -For real foodies!: $83
- Wanna be Sicilian: Palermo Cooking Class and Market Tour: $88
- Cooking class in Palermo city center: $114
- Sicilian Cooking Class: $117
- Cooking Class in Palermo - fresh pasta and tiramisù: $118
- Sicilian Dinner & Tarot – A Magical Night of Wine & Laughs: $118
- Palermo Sicilian Cooking Class with a Well-known Italian Chef: $118
- Sicilian Cooking Class : Homemade Pasta: $123
- Cooking class in a villa with Palermo view: $138
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aqaba $54Palermo $20
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Palermo
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Palermo are as follows:
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Capuchin Catacombs (for 2)$7.04
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Castello della Zisa Entrance (for Two)$14
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Theater Tickets (for Two)$58
Tours and Activities in Palermo
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Palermo are as follows:
- Palermo Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $4.77
- Skip the Line in Museum of Marionette Antonio Pasqualino: $10
- Zisa Palace Entry Ticket: $18
- Palatine Chapel Entry Ticket, Audio App & optional Norman Palace: $30
- Discover the Charm of A 3-Hour UNESCO Sites Walking Tour: $36
- Palermo No Mafia walking tour: discover the Anti-mafia culture in Sicily: $39
- Guided tour of the historic center Palermo: $42
- Markets and Monuments: Walking Tour in the Center of Palermo: $42
- Agrigento: Valley of the Temples Tour – Small Group or Private: $44
- Palermo : Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide: $54
- Palermo Walking Tour and Street Food: $54
- Palermo Original Street Food Walking Tour by Streaty: $83
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAqaba $9.07Palermo $13
Typical Alcohol Prices in Palermo
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Palermo:
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Beer$3.00
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Bottle of Quality Wine$13
Sample the Local Flavors in Palermo
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Palermo:
- Wine Tasting Experience for Small Groups from Palermo: $269
- Private Tour to Segesta, Erice and Wine Tasting in Marsala: $275
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aqaba and Palermo, we can see that Aqaba is more expensive. And not only is Palermo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Aqaba is in Middle East and Palermo 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 Palermo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Palermo 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 Aqaba would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Aqaba than you might in Palermo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Aqaba Expensive? and Is Palermo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Aqaba or Palermo?
Palermo has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Aqaba. When comparing the sizes of Aqaba and Palermo, 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 Palermo?
Palermo 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 Palermo in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Aqaba and Palermo. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Aqaba year-round. Also, many travelers come to Palermo for the beaches, snorkeling, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.
The heat can be very extreme in Aqaba. In the summer, Aqaba is a little warmer than Palermo. Typically, the summer temperatures in Aqaba in July average around 33°C (91°F), and Palermo averages at about 25°C (76°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Palermo this time of the year. In Aqaba, it's very sunny this time of the year. Aqaba usually receives more sunshine than Palermo during summer. Aqaba gets 384 hours of sunny skies, while Palermo receives 347 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Aqaba usually receives less rain than Palermo. Aqaba gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Palermo receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAqaba 33°C (91°F)Palermo 25°C (76°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Palermo in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Aqaba as well as Palermo. Aqaba attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many visitors come to Palermo in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Aqaba is generally a little warmer than Palermo. Daily temperatures in Aqaba average around 26°C (79°F), and Palermo fluctuates around 20°C (67°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Palermo. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Aqaba this time of the year. In the autumn, Aqaba often gets more sunshine than Palermo. Aqaba gets 295 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Palermo receives 204 hours of full sun.
Aqaba usually gets less rain in October than Palermo. Aqaba gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Palermo receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAqaba 26°C (79°F)Palermo 20°C (67°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Palermo in the Winter?
Both Palermo and Aqaba are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Aqaba throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Palermo for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Aqaba is a little warmer than Palermo in the winter. The daily temperature in Aqaba averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Palermo fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Aqaba. Aqaba usually receives more sunshine than Palermo during winter. Aqaba gets 234 hours of sunny skies, while Palermo receives 133 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Aqaba usually receives less rain than Palermo. Aqaba gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Palermo receives 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAqaba 14°C (57°F)Palermo 12°C (53°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Palermo in the Spring?
Both Palermo and Aqaba during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Aqaba because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, the spring months attract visitors to Palermo because of the beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Aqaba is much warmer than Palermo. Typically, the spring temperatures in Aqaba in April average around 24°C (75°F), and Palermo averages at about 15°C (58°F).
In Palermo, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Aqaba. In the spring, Aqaba often gets more sunshine than Palermo. Aqaba gets 282 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Palermo receives 219 hours of full sun.
Aqaba usually gets less rain in April than Palermo. Aqaba gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Palermo receives 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAqaba 24°C (75°F)Palermo 15°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Palermo and Aqaba
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Apr | 24°C (75°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Aug | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 9 mm (0.3 in) |
| Sep | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 42 mm (1.6 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 65 mm (2.5 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
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