Which place is cheaper, Luxor or Abu Dhabi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Abu Dhabi or Luxor?
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 Abu Dhabi and Luxor can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Abu Dhabi or Luxor?
Abu Dhabi
It doesn't get more "lifestyles of the rich and famous" than a vacation to Abu Dhabi. The federal capital and center of government for the United Arab Emirates is arguably the most modern city in the world.
Abu Dhabi has a population of 1.5 million and provides a home to several oil companies and embassies, but this place is definitely a playground for the world's fanciest tourists. This city has several large projects underway including Yas Island's Formula 1 track and Ferrari theme park.
Note: homosexuality is still outlawed in the UAE with harsh punishments including deportation, fines, jail time or even a death sentence.
Luxor
Egypt is surely on the top of every history lover's bucket list. Nowhere is the history more engrossing than in Luxor. From amazing monuments dating back to ancient Thebes to rows of temples up the Nile, this remarkable city is full the stories of past greatness.
The East Bank – or the central part of Luxor Township – is the hotbed for tourism. This is where most of the hotels and resorts are, while the West Bank is home to the ancient ruins and archaeological wonders you'll want to explore.
Before traveling to Egypt, be sure to check on the current affairs and political climate. It could have a major effect on the amount of tourists visiting, and, if conditions are too dangerous, you may want to reschedule. Also note, ladies, to avoid any issues, dress modestly. This is a very conservative region of the world. The less skin showing, the better.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to United Arab Emirates, The Best Tours for Seniors to United Arab Emirates, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Egypt, and The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAbu Dhabi $164Luxor $17
The average daily cost (per person) in Abu Dhabi is $164, while the average daily cost in Luxor is $17. 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 Abu Dhabi and Luxor in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAbu Dhabi $98Luxor $7.54
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAbu Dhabi $196Luxor $15
Compare Hotels in Abu Dhabi and Luxor
Looking for a hotel in Abu Dhabi or Luxor? 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: Abu Dhabi Hotel Prices and Luxor Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Abu Dhabi $20Luxor $3.87
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Abu Dhabi
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Abu Dhabi are as follows:
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Car Rental$31
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Taxi to Airport$14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Abu Dhabi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Abu Dhabi:
- Qasr Al Watan/King Palace Abu Dhabi with Entry Ticket & Transfer: $140
- Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) Arrival Transfer (Airport to Abu Dhabi Hotel or Address): $133
- Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) to Abu Dhabi - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $71
- Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) to Dubai hotel or address - Arrival Private Transfer: $53
- Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) to Dubai hotel or address - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $106
- Abu Dhabi Airport Transfer To or From Anywhere within Abu Dhabi: $70
- Abu Dhabi Airport Transfers : Abu Dhabi City to Airport AUH in Luxury Van: $96
- Abu Dhabi Airport Transfers : Airport AUH to Abu Dhabi City by Luxury Van: $96
- Abu Dhabi Airport to Dubai City Private Transfers: $135
- Abu Dhabi Combo Ticket: Ferrari World and Yas Waterworld with transfers: $195
- Abu Dhabi hotel to Dubai Airport (DXB) - Departure Private Transfer: $53
- Abu Dhabi to Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) - Departure Private Transfer: $35
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Luxor
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Luxor:
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Taxi Ride$0.42
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Luxor
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Luxor:
- Airport private Transfer to your Hotel/ Nile Cruise Boat: $5.00
- Luxor Private Transfer Hotel to Airport or vice versa: $6.00
- Private Transfer Luxor Airport to Hotel: $7.00
- Private Departure Transfer from Luxor Hotels to Luxor Airport: $7.00
- Transfers from Luxor Airport to Hotels or to Nile Cruise: $7.00
- Private Luxor Transfer from or to Luxor International Airport: $7.98
- Luxor Airport Private transfer to your hotel or vice versa: $8.00
- Departure Transfer from Luxor Hotels to Luxor airport: $8.00
- Luxor Airport Transfer to Hotel: $8.00
- Luxor Private Transfer East Bank hotels to Airport : $8.00
- Luxor Airport Private transfer to Nile Cruises: $8.00
- Private Transfer : from / to Luxor Airport (any Hotel): $8.00
Is it cheaper to fly into Abu Dhabi or Luxor?
Prices for flights to both Luxor and Abu Dhabi 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 dayAbu Dhabi $45Luxor $5.77
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Abu Dhabi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Abu Dhabi.
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari BBQ Dinner Live Shows Pick & Drop More: $45
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari With BBQ Dinner & Live Shows: $49
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari With Live Shows And BBQ Buffet Dinner: $60
- Evening Desert Safari Abu Dhabi with Hot BBQ Dinner : $65
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari 4x4, BBQ Dinner, Camel Ride: $81
- Abu Dhabi Evening Desert Safari with Camel Ride and Dinner: $84
- Buffet Dinner Cruise including Transfer from Abu Dhabi: $93
- 4x4 Desert Safari Abu Dhabi with BBQ Dinner: $96
- Desert Safari Adventure With Dinner In Dubai: $100
- Abu Dhabi Evening Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner: $110
- Overnight Safari Abu Dhabi ,Belly Dance ,Camel Ride ,Henna Painting ,BBQ Dinner: $130
- Overnight Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner & Breakfast Abu Dhabi: $140
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Luxor
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Luxor.
- Luxor West Bank By Night and Alabaster Museum Tour with Dinner : $19
- Sunset Dinner at a Traditional Egyptian House of Luxor: $30
- Eat Like a Local:Traditional Egyptian Food / Dinner at Local Family Home - Luxor: $36
- Sunset Dinner at a Traditional Egyptian House in Luxor: $40
- Dinner Cruise on the Nile River: $43
- Sunset Dinner Cruise on the Nile in Luxor: $50
- Felucca Ride at Sunset and Dinner at an Egyptian House in Luxor: $55
- Luxor Nile Cruise Dinner: $60
- Luxor Downtown Walking Food Tour With Local Dishes : $60
- Karnak Sound And Light Show With Dinner, Felucca : $64
- Luxor & Mummification Museums & City Tour by H. Carriage & Dinner: $70
- Full Day Private Tour in Luxor w/Authentic Egyptian Cooking Class: $80
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Abu Dhabi $39Luxor $6.67
Tours and Activities in Abu Dhabi
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Abu Dhabi are as follows:
- Qasar Al Hosn Abu Dhabi Entry Tickets: $11
- Qasr Al Watan Entry Ticket in Abu Dhabi: $17
- Qasr Al Watan Abu Dhabi Entry Ticket: $17
- Qasr Al Watan Museum Abu Dhabi Ticket: $17
- Qasr Al Watan Admission Ticket: $18
- Qasr Al Watan Abu Dhabi Entry Ticket: $22
- Louvre Abu Dhabi Skip-the-Line Ticket: $23
- Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi Tickets: $25
- Admission Ticket to Qasr Al Watan: $25
- The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi Admission Tickets: $31
- Louvre Museum in Abu Dhabi Ticket: $31
- Dubai Full Day Tour without Lunch from Abu Dhabi: $32
Typical Entertainment Prices in Luxor
Here are a few typical costs in Luxor for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Boat Ride (for 2)$0.56
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Temple Karnak for Two$2.71
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Camel Ride for Two$1.25
Tours and Activities in Luxor
Here are a few actual costs in Luxor for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Temple of Khnum Entry Ticket: $3.80
- Ramesseum Mortuary Temple of Ramses II Entry Ticket: $4.56
- Valley Of The Kings Entry Ticket: $4.60
- Valley Of The Queens Entry Ticket: $4.60
- Entry Ticket To Valley of the Queens: $4.60
- Souvenir Shopping Tour, Luxor: $5.13
- Luxor Museum Entry Ticket: $7.60
- Half Day East Bank Tour to Luxor and Karnak Temples: $8.00
- Luxor Day Tour visit East and West Nile Banks: $8.00
- Day Tour In Luxor To East And West Bank Of The Nile: $8.00
- Tour To Discover Fully West Bank In Luxor: $8.00
- Guided Day Tour Visit Habu Temple Valley Of Workers and Queens: $8.00
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAbu Dhabi $13Luxor $2.24
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Abu Dhabi and Luxor, we can see that Abu Dhabi is more expensive. And not only is Luxor much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Abu Dhabi is in Middle East and Luxor is in Africa, 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 Luxor would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Luxor 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 Abu Dhabi would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Abu Dhabi than you might in Luxor.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Abu Dhabi Expensive? and Is Luxor Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Abu Dhabi or Luxor?
Abu Dhabi has a larger population, and is about 43% larger than the population of Luxor. When comparing the sizes of Abu Dhabi and Luxor, 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 Abu Dhabi or Luxor?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Luxor in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Abu Dhabi and Luxor. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Abu Dhabi year-round. Luxor attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In July, Abu Dhabi usually receives more rain than Luxor. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Luxor receives 0 mm (0 in) of rain each month for the summer.
Luxor can become quite hot in the summer. The heat can be very extreme in Abu Dhabi. In the summer, Abu Dhabi is around the same temperature as Luxor. Typically, the summer temperatures in Abu Dhabi in July average around 35°C (95°F), and Luxor averages at about 33°C (91°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAbu Dhabi 35°C (95°F)Luxor 33°C (91°F)
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Luxor in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Abu Dhabi as well as Luxor. Abu Dhabi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Luxor throughout the year.
Abu Dhabi usually gets more rain in October than Luxor. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Luxor receives 1 mm (0 in) of rain this time of the year.
In October, Abu Dhabi is generally a little warmer than Luxor. Daily temperatures in Abu Dhabi average around 29°C (84°F), and Luxor fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAbu Dhabi 29°C (84°F)Luxor 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Luxor in the Winter?
Both Luxor and Abu Dhabi are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Abu Dhabi throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Luxor because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In January, Abu Dhabi usually receives more rain than Luxor. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Luxor receives 0 mm (0 in) of rain each month for the winter.
Abu Dhabi is a little warmer than Luxor in the winter. The daily temperature in Abu Dhabi averages around 18°C (64°F) in January, and Luxor fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAbu Dhabi 18°C (64°F)Luxor 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Luxor in the Spring?
Both Luxor and Abu Dhabi during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Abu Dhabi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Luxor year-round.
Abu Dhabi usually gets more rain in April than Luxor. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Luxor receives 0 mm (0 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the spring, Abu Dhabi is around the same temperature as Luxor. Typically, the spring temperatures in Abu Dhabi in April average around 27°C (81°F), and Luxor averages at about 25°C (77°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAbu Dhabi 27°C (81°F)Luxor 25°C (77°F)
Typical Weather for Luxor and Abu Dhabi
| Abu Dhabi | Luxor | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Feb | 20°C (68°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Mar | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| May | 31°C (88°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Jun | 33°C (91°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Jul | 35°C (95°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 36°C (97°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Sep | 33°C (91°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Oct | 29°C (84°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Nov | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Dec | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
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