Which place is cheaper, Puerto Varas 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 Puerto Varas?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Aqaba or Puerto Varas, 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 Puerto Varas?
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.
Puerto Varas
Puerto Varas is a city in Southern Chile, in the Los Lagos (Lakes) Region, Llanquihue Province. It is a charming town, only 23 km away from Puerto Montt and surrounded by the Osorno and Calbuco volcanoes as well as the impressive Llanquihue lake. In terms of landscape, accommodation and activities, Puerto Varas is well served! Kayak, paddle, canyoning, rock climbing, trekking, ski, fishing, you name it! If you decide to stop in that area, we recommend that you stay in Puerto Varas, as it provides the perfect starting point for many memorable excursions in the area.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Wildlife Tours to Chile, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Chile.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAqaba $157Puerto Varas $127
The average daily cost (per person) in Aqaba is $157, while the average daily cost in Puerto Varas is $127. 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 Puerto Varas in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAqaba $59Puerto Varas $67
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAqaba $118Puerto Varas $134
Compare Hotels in Aqaba and Puerto Varas
Looking for a hotel in Aqaba or Puerto Varas? 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 Puerto Varas Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Aqaba $24Puerto Varas $21
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
- Aqaba : Private Transfer From the Airport or your Hotel: $88
- Aqaba Airport (AQJ) to Petra - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $144
- 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 Dead Sea: $185
- Aqaba or Aqaba Airport Private Transfer To Wadi Rum: $60
- Aqaba to Aqaba Hussein Airport (AQJ) - Departure Private Transfer: $31
- 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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Puerto Varas
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Puerto Varas:
- Cruce Andino Office Shuttle Transfer from Puerto Varas: $19
- Frutillar to Puerto Montt Airport PMC- Departure Private Transfer: $47
- Puerto Varas Airport Shuttle Transfer: $38
- Puerto Varas Bus Terminal Private Transfer: $25
- Puerto Varas to Puerto Montt Airport (PMC) - Departure Transfer: $63
- Transfer to Puerto Montt Airport: $22
- Transfer from Hotel in Puerto Varas to Puerto Montt Airport: $24
- Transfer from Puerto Varas to Puerto Montt Airport: $50
Is it cheaper to fly into Aqaba or Puerto Varas?
Prices for flights to both Puerto Varas 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 $73Puerto Varas $43
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 $54Puerto Varas $19
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
- Aqaba : All Water Sports Adventure in the Red Sea: $22
- Wadi Rum Jeep Tours - Full Day Jeep Tour: $24
- Private Snorkeling Experience in Aqaba Red Sea: $27
- 4 Hour Jeep Tour Wadi Rum Nature Desert morning or sunset: $30
- Wadi Rum Jeep Tour: $30
- Stargazing Adventure in Jordan: $30
- Glass-Bottom Boat 2-hours Tour and Coral-Reef Viewing from Aqaba: $30
- Private Walking Tour in Aqaba City with Free Meal: $30
- Saraya Aqaba Waterpark entrance tickets: $33
- 2 Hour Jeep Tour (Morning or Sunset) Wadi Rum Desert Highlights: $35
- Wadi Rum 2-Hour Sunset Tour Wadi Rum Desert Highlights: $35
Tours and Activities in Puerto Varas
Here are a few actual costs in Puerto Varas for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Scenic Catamaran Tour on Llanquihue lake: $8.50
- Tour Frutillar: $31
- Half-Day Tour to Frutillar and Llanquihue: $35
- Half day Frutillar and Llanquihue Town tour: $36
- Half day Osorno Volcano tour: $41
- Sightseeing Tour in Puerto Varas & Puerto Montt: $45
- From Osorno Volcano & Petrohue Falls Day Tour: $49
- Todos los Santos Lake and Villa Peulla Tour: $51
- Todos los Santos Lake and Villa Peulla Tour: $51
- Half-Day Small-Group Rafting Experience in Petrohué River: $52
- Guided Tour to Termas del Sol and Cochamo with Transportation Included: $56
- Shared Full Day Tour to Chiloé Island with Penguins: $59
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAqaba $9.07Puerto Varas $6.51
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aqaba and Puerto Varas, we can see that Aqaba is more expensive. And not only is Puerto Varas much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Aqaba is in Middle East and Puerto Varas is in South America, 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 Puerto Varas would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Puerto Varas 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 Puerto Varas.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Aqaba Expensive? and Is Puerto Varas Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Aqaba or Puerto Varas?
Aqaba has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Puerto Varas. When comparing the sizes of Aqaba and Puerto Varas, 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 Puerto Varas?
Puerto Varas 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 Puerto Varas in the Summer?
Both Puerto Varas and Aqaba are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Aqaba throughout the year.
It's very hot in Aqaba this time of the year. Aqaba is much warmer than Puerto Varas in the summer. The daily temperature in Aqaba averages around 33°C (91°F) in July, and Puerto Varas fluctuates around 16°C (60°F)in January.
It's quite sunny in Puerto Varas. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Aqaba. Aqaba usually receives more sunshine than Puerto Varas during summer. Aqaba gets 384 hours of sunny skies, while Puerto Varas receives 204 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Aqaba usually receives less rain than Puerto Varasin January. Aqaba gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Puerto Varas receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryAqaba 33°C (91°F)Puerto Varas 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Puerto Varas in the Autumn?
Both Puerto Varas 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.
In the autumn, Aqaba is much warmer than Puerto Varas. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Aqaba in October average around 26°C (79°F), and Puerto Varas averages at about 11°C (51°F)in April.
It's quite sunny in Aqaba. In the autumn, Aqaba often gets more sunshine than Puerto Varasin April. Aqaba gets 295 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Puerto Varas receives 104 hours of full sun.
Puerto Varas gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Aqaba usually gets less rain in October than Puerto Varasin April. Aqaba gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Puerto Varas receives 143 mm (5.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilAqaba 26°C (79°F)Puerto Varas 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Puerto Varas in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Aqaba and Puerto Varas. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Aqaba year-round.
In January, Aqaba is generally much warmer than Puerto Varasin July. Daily temperatures in Aqaba average around 14°C (57°F), and Puerto Varas fluctuates around 7°C (45°F).
In Aqaba, it's very sunny this time of the year. Aqaba usually receives more sunshine than Puerto Varas during winter. Aqaba gets 234 hours of sunny skies, while Puerto Varas receives 67 hours of full sun in the winter.
Puerto Varas receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Aqaba usually receives less rain than Puerto Varasin July. Aqaba gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Puerto Varas receives 229 mm (9 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyAqaba 14°C (57°F)Puerto Varas 7°C (45°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Puerto Varas in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Aqaba as well as Puerto Varas. Aqaba attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Aqaba is much warmer than Puerto Varas in the spring. The daily temperature in Aqaba averages around 24°C (75°F) in April, and Puerto Varas fluctuates around 11°C (51°F)in October.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Aqaba this time of the year. In the spring, Aqaba often gets more sunshine than Puerto Varasin October. Aqaba gets 282 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Puerto Varas receives 151 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Puerto Varas. Aqaba usually gets less rain in April than Puerto Varasin October. Aqaba gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Puerto Varas receives 121 mm (4.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberAqaba 24°C (75°F)Puerto Varas 11°C (51°F)
Typical Weather for Puerto Varas and Aqaba
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Apr | 24°C (75°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 143 mm (5.6 in) |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 234 mm (9.2 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 224 mm (8.8 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 229 mm (9 in) |
| Aug | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 209 mm (8.2 in) |
| Sep | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.