Which place is cheaper, Tallinn 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 Tallinn?
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 Tallinn can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Petra or Tallinn?
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.
Tallinn
Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, is located on the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland. It has a population of more than 430,000 people and is a charming, yet cosmopolitan place to visit. The Old Town is at the center of the city's tourism, and the beauty and architecture is very impressive. The city's close proximity to Helsinki makes it a popular day trip from Finland, but cheap plane flights have also encouraged visitors from around Europe to spend several days in this city. In particular, summer months can become quite crowded.
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 Tallinn, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Estonia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPetra $153Tallinn $142
The average daily cost (per person) in Petra is $153, while the average daily cost in Tallinn 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 Tallinn in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPetra $59Tallinn $55
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPetra $118Tallinn $110
Compare Hotels in Petra and Tallinn
Looking for a hotel in Petra or Tallinn? 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 Tallinn Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Petra $23Tallinn $14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Petra
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Petra:
- Private transfer Petra to/from Wadi Rum: $140
- Private Transfer from Ma'in Hotel to Aqaba Airport: $120
- Private Transfer From Petra to Amman or Airport With Optional : $99
- Private Transfer Amman Airport to Petra or vice versa via the King's Highway: $120
- Private Departure Transfer: Petra Hotels to Amman Airport: $93
- Petra Private Transfer To Multiple Destinations: $115
- From Eilat: Petra Full-Day Guided Tour with Transfers: $219
- Comfortable and Reliable Private Transfer: Petra to Wadi Rum: $100
- Airport Transfer to and from Petra: $92
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Tallinn
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Tallinn:
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Tram Around Town for Two$1.95
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tallinn
Also for Tallinn, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Arrival Transfer from Tallinn Airport or Port to Tallinn by Sedan: $30
- Private Transfer from Tallinn Airport to Tallinn city center: $34
- Transfer service in Tallinn: $35
- Tallinn hotels to Tallinn Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $41
- Tallinn Cruise Port to Tallinn hotels - Arrival Private Transfer : $41
- Private Transfer from Tallinn Cruise Port to Tallinn hotels : $41
- Private Transfer from Tallinn hotels to Tallinn Cruise Port : $41
- Private Transfer from Tallinn Airport to Tallinn city center: $46
- Private Airport Transfer: $47
- Talinn Airport and City Private Transfer: $48
- Private Arrival Transfer Tallinn Airport to Cruise Port: $62
- Highlights Shore Excursion with Return Transfer: $65
Is it cheaper to fly into Petra or Tallinn?
Prices for flights to both Tallinn 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 $66Tallinn $73
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 Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch for Two$9.01
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Dessert$1.35
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Tallinn old town: Estonian Cuisine Cooking Class: $81
- Estonian cuisine Cooking Class: $82
- Tallinn Beer House Dinner: $102
- Tallinn 3-Hour Estonian Food Tour: $139
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Petra $47Tallinn $6.60
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
Tours and Activities in Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Audio Self Tour Guide with 10 Sightseeing Points: $1.16
- Tales of Reval Walking Tour with Smartphone App: $7.02
- Tallinn Medieval Magic Exploration Game and Tour: $7.16
- Tales of Reval GPS App Walking Tour Mobile Game: $7.16
- Tallinn Old Town: Food and History Self-Guided Walking Tour: $8.09
- Audio Tour of the Toompea Hill (Cathedral Hill) in Tallinn: $8.20
- Aegna Island: Self-Guided Discovery Tour: $9.37
- Tallinn Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $9.55
- Private Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour in Tallinn Old Town: $9.56
- Discover Terrific Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Virtual Time Travel Experience VR Tallinn 1939/44 I: $18
- Time Travel Experience "VR Tallinn 1939/44": $18
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPetra $15Tallinn $18
Sample the Local Flavors in Tallinn
Also in Tallinn, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Telliskivi Bar Crawl with games, drinks, discounts: $19
- Old Town Bar Crawl - Shots, Games, Deals & Club: $21
- Bar Crawl with Shots, Beer, and Nightclub Entry: $23
- Tallinn Exclusive Pub & Bar Crawl - Free Drink, Local Guide: $46
- Tallinn Brewery Fiesta: $79
When comparing the travel costs between Petra and Tallinn, 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 Tallinn 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 Tallinn Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Petra or Tallinn?
Tallinn has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Petra. When comparing the sizes of Petra and Tallinn, 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 Tallinn?
Tallinn 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 Tallinn in the Summer?
Both Tallinn and Petra during the summer 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 Tallinn for the family-friendly experiences.
Petra can become quite hot in the summer. In July, Petra is generally much warmer than Tallinn. Daily temperatures in Petra average around 33°C (91°F), and Tallinn fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
In Tallinn, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Petra. In the summer, Petra often gets more sunshine than Tallinn. Petra gets 384 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tallinn receives 279 hours of full sun.
Petra usually gets less rain in July than Tallinn. Petra gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Tallinn receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPetra 33°C (91°F)Tallinn 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Petra or Tallinn in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Petra and Tallinn. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Petra year-round. Also, many visitors come to Tallinn in the autumn for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
Petra is much warmer than Tallinn in the autumn. The daily temperature in Petra averages around 27°C (80°F) in October, and Tallinn fluctuates around 7°C (44°F).
In Petra, it's very sunny this time of the year. Petra usually receives more sunshine than Tallinn during autumn. Petra gets 295 hours of sunny skies, while Tallinn receives 92 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Petra usually receives less rain than Tallinn. Petra gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Tallinn receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPetra 27°C (80°F)Tallinn 7°C (44°F)
Should I visit Petra or Tallinn in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Petra as well as Tallinn. Petra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, most visitors come to Tallinn for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Tallinn can be very cold during winter. In the winter, Petra is much warmer than Tallinn. Typically, the winter temperatures in Petra in January average around 15°C (59°F), and Tallinn averages at about -5°C (22°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Petra this time of the year. In the winter, Petra often gets more sunshine than Tallinn. Petra gets 234 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tallinn receives 25 hours of full sun.
Petra usually gets around the same amount of rain in January as Tallinn. Petra gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Tallinn receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPetra 15°C (59°F)Tallinn -5°C (22°F)
Should I visit Petra or Tallinn in the Spring?
Both Tallinn and Petra are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Petra throughout the year. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Tallinn because of the natural beauty.
The weather in Tallinn can be very cold. In April, Petra is generally much warmer than Tallinn. Daily temperatures in Petra average around 25°C (76°F), and Tallinn fluctuates around 4°C (39°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Petra. Petra usually receives more sunshine than Tallinn during spring. Petra gets 282 hours of sunny skies, while Tallinn receives 186 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Petra usually receives less rain than Tallinn. Petra gets 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Tallinn receives 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPetra 25°C (76°F)Tallinn 4°C (39°F)
Typical Weather for Tallinn and Petra
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 15°C (59°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | -5°C (22°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (62°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | -6°C (22°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | -2°C (29°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (76°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) |
| May | 28°C (83°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Aug | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (87°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (80°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (62°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | -3°C (27°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
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