Which place is cheaper, Zagreb 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 Zagreb?
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 Zagreb can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Petra or Zagreb?
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.
Zagreb
Zagreb, in central Croatia, is the country's capital. It has a wonderful old town that has cobblestone streets, historic buildings, and a great atmosphere. Many people travel to Croatia specifically for its beaches and coastal towns, but if you overlook this lovely capital city, you'll miss a large part of the culture and personality that is Croatia.
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 Dubrovnik, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Split.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPetra $153Zagreb $105
The average daily cost (per person) in Petra is $153, while the average daily cost in Zagreb is $105. 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 Zagreb in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPetra $59Zagreb $57
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPetra $118Zagreb $114
Compare Hotels in Petra and Zagreb
Looking for a hotel in Petra or Zagreb? 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 Zagreb Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Petra $23Zagreb $11
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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Zagreb
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Zagreb:
- Bus transfer from/to Rijeka: $14
- From Plitvice Lakes Round-Trip Comfort Bus Transfer: $17
- Direct bus Transfer from/to Split: $26
- Premium Private Transfer to or from Zagreb Airport : $27
- Zagreb Airport One Way Private transfer To or From Airport: $29
- Zagreb Airport (ZAG) to Zagreb - Arrival Private Transfer: $31
- Zagreb to Zagreb Airport (ZAG) - Departure Private Transfer: $31
- Transfer between Zagreb Airport and Zagreb Downtown Hotels: $36
- Luxury Private Transfer Zagreb Airport - Zagreb: $44
- CO2-Offset Arrival Transfer from Zagreb Airport ZAG / Zagreb City: $51
- Zagreb Airport: One-Way Private transfer To/From Airport: $57
- Zagreb Airport (ZAG) to Zagreb - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $62
Is it cheaper to fly into Petra or Zagreb?
Prices for flights to both Zagreb 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 $66Zagreb $34
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Zagreb
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Zagreb.
- Food Tour with Tastings: $104
- Taste Zagreb Food Tour: $106
- Bite Back in Time: Zagreb's Food Tour Spiced with History : $131
- Zagreb Food Tour: Bite into Traditional Dishes and Flavors: $140
- Croatian cuisine cooking class with Dolac market tour: $155
- Zagreb Walking Food Tour - Sightseeing - Dolac market visit: $161
- Authentic Market Tour and Cooking Class in the Heart of Zagreb: $184
- PRIVATE Half-Day Food Tour: The 10 Tastings of Zagreb With Locals: $201
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Petra $47Zagreb $14
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
Tours and Activities in Zagreb
Here are a few actual costs in Zagreb for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Searching for Love in Romantic Exploration Game and Tour: $5.95
- Nikola Tesla Technical Museum Ticket: $7.02
- Skip-the-Ticket-Line Museum of Broken Relationships: $8.19
- Monuments to Modernism: An Audio Tour of the Zagreb Trade Fair: $8.99
- Cravaticum - Museum of The Cravat Entry Ticket: $9.36
- Chocolate Museum Entry Ticket: $12
- Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket: $14
- VR 3D Immersive Film Experience - Voucher: $14
- City and WWII Tunnels Walking Tour: $18
- Zagreb Time Travel – Discover Zagreb with a fun interactive tablet city tour!: $18
- City & History Walking Tour & WW2 Tunnels: $18
- Jump into Walking Tour with local guide: $21
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPetra $15Zagreb $10
Sample the Local Flavors in Zagreb
Also in Zagreb, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl, 1-Hour of Unlimited Drinks, & Club Entry: $34
- Zagreb Pub Crawl 1Hour of Unlimited Drinks Club Entry: $35
- Zagreb:Private Bar Crawling and Alcohol Testing with a Guide: $35
- Taste Zagreb Heritage Wine Tasting with Traditional Lunch: $106
- Hrastje Plešivičko Wine Tasting Day Trip: $176
- From Samobor Highlights & Wine Tasting in Plešivica: $183
- Castle & Wine Tasting - Private Day Trip from Zagreb: $274
- Private Wine Tour from Two Local Wineries & Samobor : $285
- Fairytale Castle & Wine Tasting & Lunch: $286
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Petra and Zagreb, we can see that Petra is more expensive. And not only is Zagreb much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Petra is in Middle East and Zagreb is in Europe, 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 Zagreb would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Zagreb 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 Zagreb.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Petra Expensive? and Is Zagreb Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Petra or Zagreb?
Zagreb has a larger population, and is about 50 times larger than the population of Petra. When comparing the sizes of Petra and Zagreb, 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 Zagreb?
Zagreb 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 Zagreb in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Petra and Zagreb. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Petra year-round. Furthermore, most visitors come to Zagreb for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
Petra can become quite hot in the summer. In July, Petra is generally a little warmer than Zagreb. Daily temperatures in Petra average around 33°C (91°F), and Zagreb fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Zagreb this time of the year. In Petra, it's very sunny this time of the year. Petra usually receives more sunshine than Zagreb during summer. Petra gets 384 hours of sunny skies, while Zagreb receives 266 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Petra usually receives less rain than Zagreb. Petra gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Zagreb receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPetra 33°C (91°F)Zagreb 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Petra or Zagreb in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Petra as well as Zagreb. Petra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the autumn months attract visitors to Zagreb because of the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
Petra is much warmer than Zagreb in the autumn. The daily temperature in Petra averages around 27°C (80°F) in October, and Zagreb fluctuates around 13°C (55°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 Zagreb. Petra gets 295 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Zagreb receives 133 hours of full sun.
Petra usually gets less rain in October than Zagreb. Petra gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Zagreb receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPetra 27°C (80°F)Zagreb 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Petra or Zagreb in the Winter?
Both Zagreb 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, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Zagreb this time of year.
It's quite cold in Zagreb in the winter. In the winter, Petra is much warmer than Zagreb. Typically, the winter temperatures in Petra in January average around 15°C (59°F), and Zagreb averages at about 1°C (35°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Petra. Petra usually receives more sunshine than Zagreb during winter. Petra gets 234 hours of sunny skies, while Zagreb receives 54 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Petra usually receives less rain than Zagreb. Petra gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Zagreb receives 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPetra 15°C (59°F)Zagreb 1°C (35°F)
Should I visit Petra or Zagreb in the Spring?
Both Zagreb 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. Also, many travelers come to Zagreb for the activities around the city.
In April, Petra is generally much warmer than Zagreb. Daily temperatures in Petra average around 25°C (76°F), and Zagreb fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
It's quite sunny in Petra. In the spring, Petra often gets more sunshine than Zagreb. Petra gets 282 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Zagreb receives 163 hours of full sun.
Petra usually gets less rain in April than Zagreb. Petra gets 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Zagreb receives 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPetra 25°C (76°F)Zagreb 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Zagreb and Petra
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 15°C (59°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 1°C (35°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (62°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (76°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| May | 28°C (83°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Aug | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (87°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (80°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (62°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
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