Which place is cheaper, Wellington 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 Wellington?
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 Wellington can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Petra or Wellington?
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.
Wellington
Wellington is the capital and second largest city in New Zealand. It sits on the southwestern edge of the North Island between Cook Strait and the Rimutaka Range. It's a beautiful setting that is encircled by mountains giving it a beautiful backdrop. There are also many cultural sights and attractions around town. Wellington really is the perfect mix of New Zealand's natural beauty and a vibrant urban core. The film industry is also prevelant in the city. The city's production centers have helped create Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit trilogies, Avatar, Tin Tin, and District 9.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPetra $153Wellington $124
The average daily cost (per person) in Petra is $153, while the average daily cost in Wellington is $124. 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 Wellington in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPetra $59Wellington $60
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPetra $118Wellington $120
Compare Hotels in Petra and Wellington
Looking for a hotel in Petra or Wellington? 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 Wellington Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Petra $23Wellington $12
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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Wellington
Also for Wellington, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Wellington Port: $26
- Private Transfer from Wellington Port to Wellington Airport (WLG): $26
- Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket + Transfer: $57
- Private Large SUV Airport Transfers Wellington - Executive Travel: $58
- Wētā Workshop Guided Transfers & Tour: $59
- Private Airport Transfer Service Vice Versa in Wellington by SUV: $75
- WLG Airport to City Private RoundTrip Transfer: $93
- Private Transfer from Wellington hotels to Wellington Cruise Port: $106
- Wellington Airport(WLG) to Wellington-Round-Trip Private Transfer: $156
Is it cheaper to fly into Petra or Wellington?
Prices for flights to both Wellington 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 $66Wellington $51
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 Wellington
For Wellington, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Dinner$8.87
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Wellington
For Wellington, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 3 Hour Walking Food Tour: $125
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Petra $47Wellington $16
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 Wellington
For Wellington, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Return Cable Car Ticket: $6.95
- Wellington Zoo General Entry Tickets: $15
- Private Group Puzzle-Solving Adventure Game: Atlantis: $27
- Private Group Puzzle-Solving Adventure Game: Temple: $27
- Private Group Puzzle-Solving Adventure Game: Spaceship: $27
- Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa Entry Ticket: $28
- Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket: $32
- Wētā Workshop Creative Classes Experience Ticket: $32
- Wētā Workshop Experiences Tour - Wellington: $33
- Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament: $33
- Zealandia by Day Tour: $37
- Auckland: Wētā Workshop Unleashed Creative Classes Ticket: $38
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPetra $15Wellington $12
Sample the Local Flavors in Wellington
Also in Wellington, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wellington Craft Brewery Half-Day Guided Tour with Tastings: $99
- From Martinborough Wine Tasting Tour: $168
- Exclusive Martinborough Wine Tour: $210
- Chefs Private Martinborough wine tour with Gourmet Lunch: $391
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Petra and Wellington, we can see that Petra is more expensive. And not only is Wellington much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Petra is in Middle East and Wellington is in Pacific, 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 Wellington would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Wellington 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 Petra would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Petra than you might in Wellington.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Petra Expensive? and Is Wellington Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Petra or Wellington?
Wellington has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Petra. When comparing the sizes of Petra and Wellington, 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 Wellington?
Wellington 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 Wellington in the Summer?
Both Wellington 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, the summer months attract visitors to Wellington because of the beaches, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences.
Petra can become quite hot in the summer. In July, Petra is generally much warmer than Wellingtonin January. Daily temperatures in Petra average around 33°C (91°F), and Wellington fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
In Wellington, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Petra. In the summer, Petra often gets more sunshine than Wellingtonin January. Petra gets 384 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Wellington receives 242 hours of full sun.
Petra usually gets less rain in July than Wellingtonin January. Petra gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Wellington receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryPetra 33°C (91°F)Wellington 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Petra or Wellington in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Petra and Wellington. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Petra year-round. Also, the hiking trails and the shopping scene are the main draw to Wellington this time of year.
Petra is much warmer than Wellington in the autumn. The daily temperature in Petra averages around 27°C (80°F) in October, and Wellington fluctuates around 15°C (58°F)in April.
In Petra, it's very sunny this time of the year. Petra usually receives more sunshine than Wellington during autumn. Petra gets 295 hours of sunny skies, while Wellington receives 163 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Petra usually receives less rain than Wellingtonin April. Petra gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Wellington receives 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilPetra 27°C (80°F)Wellington 15°C (58°F)
Should I visit Petra or Wellington in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Petra as well as Wellington. Petra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many travelers come to Wellington for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In the winter, Petra is much warmer than Wellington. Typically, the winter temperatures in Petra in January average around 15°C (59°F), and Wellington averages at about 10°C (49°F)in July.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Petra this time of the year. In the winter, Petra often gets more sunshine than Wellingtonin July. Petra gets 234 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Wellington receives 122 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Wellington. Petra usually gets less rain in January than Wellingtonin July. Petra gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Wellington receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyPetra 15°C (59°F)Wellington 10°C (49°F)
Should I visit Petra or Wellington in the Spring?
Both Wellington 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, many visitors come to Wellington in the spring for the beaches.
In April, Petra is generally much warmer than Wellingtonin October. Daily temperatures in Petra average around 25°C (76°F), and Wellington fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Petra. Petra usually receives more sunshine than Wellington during spring. Petra gets 282 hours of sunny skies, while Wellington receives 180 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Petra usually receives less rain than Wellingtonin October. Petra gets 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Wellington receives 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberPetra 25°C (76°F)Wellington 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Wellington and Petra
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 15°C (59°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (62°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (76°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| May | 28°C (83°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 113 mm (4.4 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Aug | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (87°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (80°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (62°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
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