Which place is cheaper, Dubrovnik or Petra?
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 Petra or Dubrovnik?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Petra and Dubrovnik can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Petra or Dubrovnik?
Petra
Whether you're checking off the Seven Wonders of the World, or you're just a huge Indiana Jones fan, the city of Petra must be on your bucket list. The "rose red city, half as old as time," was the capital of the Nabataean kingdom in the 6th century BC. It was the center for trade and commerce until an earthquake took out buildings and destroyed their water management system. After this destruction, the city of Petra seemed to be lost to western civilization.
Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik, the "Pearl of the Adriatic", is a beautiful walled city in southern Croatia that sits on the edge of the Adriatic Sea. It's a small city, with only about 40,000 residents, but it's become one of the most significant tourist destinations in the Mediterranean. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The city was historically built on maritime trade, which is not surprising given its location near major Italian and Greek ports such as Venice, Bari, Corfu, and Trieste. It was a center of language and literature and was the home of many important poets, playwrights, painters, and scientists during the 15th and 16th centuries. Today its economy is dependent on tourism and it is one of the most popular destinations in the region. People visit the city for its impressive history, beautiful setting, great weather, and interesting architecture.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Historical Tours in Jordan, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Jordan, The Best 2-Week Tours from Split, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Croatia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPetra $153Dubrovnik $142
The average daily cost (per person) in Petra is $153, while the average daily cost in Dubrovnik is $142. 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 Petra and Dubrovnik in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPetra $59Dubrovnik $59
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPetra $118Dubrovnik $118
Compare Hotels in Petra and Dubrovnik
Looking for a hotel in Petra or Dubrovnik? 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: Petra Hotel Prices and Dubrovnik Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Petra $23Dubrovnik $15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Petra
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Petra:
- From Eilat: Petra Full-Day Guided Tour with Transfers: $219
- Private transfer Petra to/from Wadi Rum: $140
- Private Transfer Amman Airport to Petra or vice versa via the King's Highway: $120
- Private Transfer from Ma'in Hotel to Aqaba Airport: $120
- Petra Private Transfer To Multiple Destinations: $115
- Comfortable and Reliable Private Transfer: Petra to Wadi Rum: $100
- Private Transfer From Petra to Amman or Airport With Optional : $99
- Private Departure Transfer: Petra Hotels to Amman Airport: $93
- Airport Transfer to and from Petra: $92
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Dubrovnik
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Dubrovnik:
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Bus Around Town$1.67
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dubrovnik
Also for Dubrovnik, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Shared Airport Transfer to/from City Center: $18
- Lokrum Island Transfer with Panoramic Cruise from Dubrovnik: $18
- Koločep Island Boat Transfer: $23
- Sveti Jakov Beach Boat Transfer: $23
- Lopud Island Boat Transfer: $23
- Return transfer to Dubrovnik airport: $27
- Convenient Bus Transfer from/to Split: $29
- Private return transfer to Dubrovnik airport: $30
- From Dubrovnik Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer to Dubrovnik: $30
- Dubrovnik Luxury Airport Transfers: $32
- Bus transfer between Dubrovnik and Herceg Novi: $34
- Private AirPort Transfer Dubrovnik by CRUISER TAXI: $39
Is it cheaper to fly into Petra or Dubrovnik?
Prices for flights to both Dubrovnik and Petra 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 dayPetra $66Dubrovnik $67
Typical Food Prices in Petra
Some typical examples of dining costs in Petra are as follows:
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Dinner for Two$12
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Juice$1.76
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Petra
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Petra.
- Cooking outside in little Petra between the Mountains. : $50
- Private Outdoor bedouin Dinner in Petra: $150
Typical Food Prices in Dubrovnik
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Dubrovnik:
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Seafood Dinner (for 2)$34
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dubrovnik
For Dubrovnik, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Sunset Dinner Cruise around the Old Town: $82
- Dinner in the Sky Dubrovnik - Dine 50m above ground: $101
- Dinner in the Sky Dubrovnik: $114
- Secret Food Tours in Dubrovnik: $118
- Croatian Traditional Cuisine: Peka Cooking Lesson: $143
- Old Town Food Tour: $157
- Dubrovnik Old Town Food Tour: Small-Group Experience: $167
- Konavle Wine& History&food Tour: $226
- Traditional Dalmatian Cooking Class from Dubrovnik: $234
- Pelješac Full-Day Wine and Food Tour from Dubrovnik: $246
- Dubrovnik Food Tour with Friendly Local Guide: $279
- Dubrovnik Scenic Tour & Lunch/Dinner at Country Estate: $410
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Petra $47Dubrovnik $22
Typical Entertainment Prices in Petra
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Petra are as follows:
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Entry to Petra for One$71
Tours and Activities in Petra
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Petra are as follows:
- 2-Day Amman to Petra, Wadi Rum & Dead Sea Adventure Tour: $220
- 3 Hour Horse Riding Adventure around the Petra Area: $145
- 3-Hour Private Petra Tour: Exclusive Classical Guided Experience: $55
- 3-hour Private Guided Tour In Petra with hotel pick up.: $75
- 6 Hours Private Tour in Petra: $125
- Amman: Petra by Night Tour with Optional Day Visit: $99
- From Petra Wadi Rum Private 8 hours roundtrip tour : $140
- Hike Tour of Petra: $10
- Petra Back Entrance Private Walking Tour | Guide Sami Nawafleh: $225
- Petra Highlight Tour with Private Guide Sami Nawafleh | 2.5 Hours: $120
- Petra Secret Backdoor Tour: Hidden Gems & Exclusive Experience: $240
- Private Full Day Tour to Aqaba Red Sea from Petra Hotels: $200
Typical Entertainment Prices in Dubrovnik
For Dubrovnik, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Boat to Lokrum Island (for 2)$16
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Dubrovnik City Wall Tour (for 2)$62
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Dubrovnik Cable Car (for 2)$53
Tours and Activities in Dubrovnik
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Dubrovnik.
- Time Traveler’s Trail: Self-Guided Puzzle Adventure in Dubrovnik: $5.97
- Cavtat Old Town: Exploration Game and Tour: $5.97
- Dubrovnik Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $6.68
- Dubrovnik Game Of Thrones self-guided tour with mobile app: $7.51
- Dubrovnik Old Town Walking Tour with Audioguide: $8.35
- Old Town Highlights Tour with Audio Guide: $9.36
- Private Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour in Dubrovnik Old Town: $9.56
- Love Stories Museum Skip-the-Line Entrance Ticket: $11
- Red History Museum Regular Ticket: $11
- Skip the Line: Love Stories Museum Admission Ticket: $11
- A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Dubrovnik's Old Town: $12
- Walls of Liberty: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Dubrovnik: $12
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPetra $15Dubrovnik $16
Sample the Local Flavors in Dubrovnik
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Dubrovnik:
- Dubrovnik Sunset Tour with Wine Tasting : $42
- Panoramic Dubrovnik Tour Golden Hour Sunset and Wine Tasting: $46
- Sunset and Wine / Dubrovnik Sunset Tour and Premium Wine Tasting : $59
- Columbo Pub Crawl Dubrovnik: $70
- Sunset Wine Tasting At Panorama Point: $74
- Pub Crawl Nightlife Xperience: $80
- Day Tour of Korcula Island from Dubrovnik with Wine Tasting: $82
- Ston and Korcula Island Day Trip from Dubrovnik with Wine Tasting: $82
- Wine Tour - Get to know local grapes: $84
- Luxury Sunset Tour with Wine Tasting: $84
- From Korcula Island Tour with Wine Tasting: $88
- Sunset wine tasting in vineyard: $92
When comparing the travel costs between Petra and Dubrovnik, we can see that Petra 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 Petra is in Middle East and Dubrovnik 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 Petra Expensive? and Is Dubrovnik Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Petra or Dubrovnik?
Dubrovnik has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Petra. When comparing the sizes of Petra and Dubrovnik, 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 Petra or Dubrovnik?
Dubrovnik has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Petra experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Petra or Dubrovnik in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Petra as well as Dubrovnik. Petra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the summer months attract visitors to Dubrovnik because of the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences.
It's very hot in Petra this time of the year. Petra is a little warmer than Dubrovnik in the summer. The daily temperature in Petra averages around 33°C (91°F) in July, and Dubrovnik fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
Petra usually gets less rain in July than Dubrovnik. Petra gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Dubrovnik receives 26 mm (1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPetra 33°C (91°F)Dubrovnik 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Petra or Dubrovnik in the Autumn?
Both Dubrovnik and Petra are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Petra throughout the year. Also, the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Dubrovnik this time of year.
In the autumn, Petra is a little warmer than Dubrovnik. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Petra in October average around 27°C (80°F), and Dubrovnik averages at about 18°C (64°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Dubrovnik. In October, Petra usually receives less rain than Dubrovnik. Petra gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Dubrovnik receives 162 mm (6.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPetra 27°C (80°F)Dubrovnik 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Petra or Dubrovnik in the Winter?
Both Dubrovnik and Petra during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Petra because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, many travelers come to Dubrovnik for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In January, Petra is generally much warmer than Dubrovnik. Daily temperatures in Petra average around 15°C (59°F), and Dubrovnik fluctuates around 9°C (48°F).
Dubrovnik gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Petra usually gets less rain in January than Dubrovnik. Petra gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Dubrovnik receives 139 mm (5.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPetra 15°C (59°F)Dubrovnik 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Petra or Dubrovnik in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Petra and Dubrovnik. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Petra year-round. Also, many visitors come to Dubrovnik in the spring for the beaches and the natural beauty.
Petra is much warmer than Dubrovnik in the spring. The daily temperature in Petra averages around 25°C (76°F) in April, and Dubrovnik fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
Dubrovnik receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Petra usually receives less rain than Dubrovnik. Petra gets 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Dubrovnik receives 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPetra 25°C (76°F)Dubrovnik 14°C (57°F)
Typical Weather for Dubrovnik and Petra
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 15°C (59°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 139 mm (5.5 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (62°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (76°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| May | 28°C (83°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Aug | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (87°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (80°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 162 mm (6.4 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (62°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 178 mm (7 in) |
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