Which place is cheaper, Hamburg 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 Hamburg?
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 Hamburg can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Petra or Hamburg?
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.
Hamburg
Hamburg is most noted for its port, which is the largest in Germany and the second busiest in Europe. Despite it's size, it is actually located about 100 kilometers from the North Sea on the River Elbe. The popularity of this port has given Hamburg the nickname as Germany's Gateway to the World. The city itself is the second largest in Germany and the metropolitan area has a population of over 4 million people.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPetra $153Hamburg $166
The average daily cost (per person) in Petra is $153, while the average daily cost in Hamburg is $166. 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 Hamburg in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPetra $59Hamburg $63
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPetra $118Hamburg $126
Compare Hotels in Petra and Hamburg
Looking for a hotel in Petra or Hamburg? 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 Hamburg Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Petra $23Hamburg $34
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Petra
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Petra:
- Airport Transfer to and from Petra: $92
- Comfortable and Reliable Private Transfer: Petra to Wadi Rum: $100
- From Eilat: Petra Full-Day Guided Tour with Transfers: $219
- Petra Private Transfer To Multiple Destinations: $115
- Private Departure Transfer: Petra Hotels to Amman Airport: $93
- Private Transfer Amman Airport to Petra or vice versa via the King's Highway: $120
- Private Transfer From Petra to Amman or Airport With Optional : $99
- Private Transfer from Ma'in Hotel to Aqaba Airport: $120
- Private transfer Petra to/from Wadi Rum: $140
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Hamburg
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Hamburg:
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Short Distance Ubahn Ticket$1.99
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hamburg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hamburg:
- Hamburg Airport Transfers : Hamburg Airport XFW to Hamburg in Business Car: $84
- Arrival Private Transfers from Hamburg Airport XFW to Hamburg City: $100
- Arrival Transfer: Airport HAM to Hamburg by Business Car: $106
- Airport Transfer: Hamburg to Hamburg Airport HAM by Business Car: $110
- Airport Transfer: Hamburg to Hamburg Airport HAM by Luxury Van: $118
- Arrival Transfer: Hamburg Airport HAM to Hamburg by Luxury Van: $118
- Departure Transfer: Hamburg to Hamburg Airport HAM by Luxury Van: $118
- Private Transfer from Hamburg Cruise Port to Hamburg City Hotels: $122
- Hamburg Airport(HAM) to Hamburg hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $124
- Hamburg :Private Transfer to/from Airport and City: $128
- Hamburg Airport Transfers : Hamburg to Hamburg Airport XFW in Luxury Car: $154
- Airport Transfer: Hamburg to Hamburg Airport HAM by Luxury Car: $160
Is it cheaper to fly into Petra or Hamburg?
Prices for flights to both Hamburg 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 $66Hamburg $70
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 Hamburg
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Hamburg:
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Pink Thai Soup Dinner and Spring Rolls$18
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Currywurst and Pommes Frites$5.87
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Donner Kebab and Coke$7.04
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Traditional Hamburg Dinner w/ Beer$18
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Donner Kebab Lunch$4.69
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Sandwich and Coffee Break$7.04
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Fish Sandwich from Fish Market$4.11
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Coffee and Donut$4.69
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hamburg
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hamburg.
- St George's Culinary Food Tour: $53
- Sternschanze kulinarisch: Die Food Tour: $53
- St. Pauli kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $53
- Elbphilharmonie Plaza and HafenCity Food Tour: $63
- Elbphilharmonie Plaza and HafenCity Food Tour: $63
- Hamburg Traditional Food Tour: Full Meal and Drinks: $90
- Hamburg Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $109
- Hamburg Food Tour with Full Meal & Drinks by Do Eat Better : $130
- St. Pauli: Guided Food Tour with 5 Tastings: $529
- The Wilhelmsburg Food Tour: $529
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Petra $47Hamburg $46
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:
- Hike Tour of Petra: $10
- 3-Hour Private Petra Tour: Exclusive Classical Guided Experience: $55
- Private Guided Tour in Petra with licensed guide: $70
- 3-hour Private Guided Tour In Petra with hotel pick up.: $75
- Amman: Petra by Night Tour with Optional Day Visit: $99
- Private Indiana-Jones Archeological Trail Tour: $100
- Petra Highlight Tour with Private Guide Sami Nawafleh | 2.5 Hours: $120
- Private Half-Day Tour of Petra with Lunch: $120
- 6 Hours Private Tour in Petra: $125
- Wadi Rum Day Tour from Petra ending in Aqaba: $138
- Private Petra Back Entrance Tour with Guide .: $140
- From Petra Wadi Rum Private 8 hours roundtrip tour : $140
Typical Entertainment Prices in Hamburg
Here are a few typical costs in Hamburg for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Tower at St. Michael's Church$4.11
Tours and Activities in Hamburg
Here are a few actual costs in Hamburg for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- NAIPO Relax Lounge Innovative Massage Experience: $1.19
- Free tour: Centro Histórico. Tú decides el precio al final: $1.41
- Free Tour: Port, Red Light District and Beatles. You decide how much to pay at the end: $1.73
- Guided tour of Hamburg's Speicherstadt – warehouses, free port, and duty-free zone: $2.35
- Guided tour of Hamburg's UNESCO World Heritage Site – Warehouses & Cathedrals of Trade: $2.35
- Freewalking Tour Hamburg St.Georg Dreams, diversity and tolerance: $3.57
- The Local Tour of Hamburg Historic Centre: $3.57
- Spicy's Gewürzmuseum Entry Ticket and Audio Guide: $7.05
- Bucerius Kunst Forum: Exhibition ticket Sean Scully: $7.05
- Self-Guided Walking Tour of Hamburg's Port History: $7.99
- FC ST. PAULI-MUSEUM Entrance Ticket: $8.22
- RICKMER RICKMERS Museum Entry Ticket: $8.22
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPetra $15Hamburg $20
Sample the Local Flavors in Hamburg
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Hamburg:
- Original Hamburg Pub Crawl Sex & Crime St. Pauli Tour: $24
- Original Hamburg Pub Crawl Sex & Crime St. Pauli Tour: $24
- Night Pub Crawl through the Reeperbahn: $29
- Pub Crawl Hamburg - Ladies Night: $30
- Pub Crawl - Drink & Dare: $30
- Reeperbahn Pub Crawl with Shots and Games: $35
- Hamburg Pub Crawl with Free Welcome Drinks and Club Entry: $36
- Reeperbahn pub crawl with insider-guide & shots: $317
- Bachelor party Pub crawl & party for your bachelor party: $423
When comparing the travel costs between Petra and Hamburg, we can see that Hamburg 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 Hamburg 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 Hamburg Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Petra or Hamburg?
Hamburg has a larger population, and is about 120 times larger than the population of Petra. When comparing the sizes of Petra and Hamburg, 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 Hamburg?
Hamburg 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 Hamburg in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Petra and Hamburg. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Petra year-round. Also, the music scene and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Hamburg this time of year.
It's very hot in Petra this time of the year. Petra is much warmer than Hamburg in the summer. The daily temperature in Petra averages around 33°C (91°F) in July, and Hamburg fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Hamburg this time of the year. In Petra, it's very sunny this time of the year. Petra usually receives more sunshine than Hamburg during summer. Petra gets 384 hours of sunny skies, while Hamburg receives 207 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Petra usually receives less rain than Hamburg. Petra gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Hamburg receives 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPetra 33°C (91°F)Hamburg 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Petra or Hamburg in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Petra as well as Hamburg. Petra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many travelers come to Hamburg for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Petra is much warmer than Hamburg. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Petra in October average around 27°C (80°F), and Hamburg averages at about 10°C (50°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Petra this time of the year. In the autumn, Petra often gets more sunshine than Hamburg. Petra gets 295 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hamburg receives 101 hours of full sun.
Petra usually gets less rain in October than Hamburg. Petra gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Hamburg receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPetra 27°C (80°F)Hamburg 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Petra or Hamburg in the Winter?
Both Hamburg and Petra are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Petra throughout the year. Also, many visitors come to Hamburg in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Hamburg can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Petra is generally much warmer than Hamburg. Daily temperatures in Petra average around 15°C (59°F), and Hamburg fluctuates around 0°C (33°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Petra. Petra usually receives more sunshine than Hamburg during winter. Petra gets 234 hours of sunny skies, while Hamburg receives 42 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Petra usually receives less rain than Hamburg. Petra gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Hamburg receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPetra 15°C (59°F)Hamburg 0°C (33°F)
Should I visit Petra or Hamburg in the Spring?
Both Hamburg and Petra during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Petra because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, most visitors come to Hamburg for the natural beauty during these months.
Petra is much warmer than Hamburg in the spring. The daily temperature in Petra averages around 25°C (76°F) in April, and Hamburg fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).
It's quite sunny in Petra. In the spring, Petra often gets more sunshine than Hamburg. Petra gets 282 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hamburg receives 161 hours of full sun.
Petra usually gets less rain in April than Hamburg. Petra gets 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Hamburg receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPetra 25°C (76°F)Hamburg 8°C (46°F)
Typical Weather for Hamburg and Petra
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 15°C (59°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 0°C (33°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (62°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (76°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| May | 28°C (83°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Aug | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (87°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (80°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (62°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
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