Which place is cheaper, Bordeaux or Alexandria?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Alexandria or Bordeaux?
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 Alexandria and Bordeaux can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Alexandria or Bordeaux?
Alexandria
There are few cities in the world with a history as rich, deep, tragic and fascinating than Alexandria, Egypt. Founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC, Egypt's second largest city has seen the most extreme ups and extreme downs. The city watched the beautiful and iconic Alexandria Lighthouse crumble to the ground after several natural disasters. The Alexandria Library housed their most sacred and historical documents only to be burned to the ground. These structures may be physically gone, but the history remains. Alexandria is a city with an ancient allure that draws in visitors from all over the world. Alexandria is a survivor city ready for a comeback.
Bordeaux
Bordeaux is the place to go for fine wines. It's a very mellow, cultural city where you can enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of a quaint cafe or restaurant without being rushed. The city is the capital of Gironde, and the entire metropolitan area has over one million residents. The city also has a rather large and vibrant university and the population is known to be very tolerant and liberal. There is a very strong artistic vibe in the city and, due to it's history of English rule, there is an English flair to the area. The large student population means that there is no shortage of opportunities to see shows, hear music, or visit a museum.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best Budget Tours to Egypt, The Best 10-Day Tours from Paris, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Paris.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAlexandria $17Bordeaux $127
The average daily cost (per person) in Alexandria is $17, while the average daily cost in Bordeaux is $127. 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 Alexandria and Bordeaux in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAlexandria $7.99Bordeaux $68
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAlexandria $16Bordeaux $136
Compare Hotels in Alexandria and Bordeaux
Looking for a hotel in Alexandria or Bordeaux? 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: Alexandria Hotel Prices and Bordeaux Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Alexandria $2.49Bordeaux $17
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Alexandria
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Alexandria:
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Taxi to Train Station$0.08
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Alexandria
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Alexandria:
- Alexandria Airport to Alexandria - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $52
- Alexandria to Alexandria Airport - Departure Private Transfer: $26
- Borg El Arab Arrival & Departure Transfers: $40
- From Private One-Way Transfer to Cairo: $75
- From Private Transfer to Luxor: $251
- Private One Way Transfer from Alexandria Hotels to Cairo and Giza Hotels: $68
- Private Pickup Transfer From A Hotel In Alexandria To Borg Al Arab Airport: $50
- Private Transfer from 6 of October City to El Cairo (CAI) Airport: $52
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Airport (HBE) to Alexandria: $26
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Port to Alexandria City Hotels: $16
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Port to Cairo Int Airport (CAI): $71
- Private Transfer from Alexandria to Cairo : $73
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bordeaux
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bordeaux:
- Airport to Bordeaux Premium Class Private Transfer: $273
- Airport to Lège-Cap-Ferret Transfer in Business Sedan: $273
- Arrival Private Transfer Bordeaux Airport BOD to Bordeaux by Van: $115
- Arrival Private Transfers : Bordeaux Airport BOD to Bordeaux in Business Car: $103
- Bordeaux Airport Transfers: Bordeaux Airport BOD to Bordeaux in Business Car: $103
- Bordeaux Airport Transfers: Bordeaux to Bordeaux Airport BOD in Luxury Van: $108
- Bordeaux to Airport Private Transfer in Business Sedan: $108
- Bordeaux to Airport Private Transfer in Premium Class: $147
- Departure Private Transfers : Bordeaux to Bordeaux Airport BOD in Luxury Van: $108
- Private Transfer Bordeaux City to Bordeaux Airport BOD by Car: $97
- Private Transfer from Airport to Bordeaux City: $165
- Private Transfer from Bordeaux Airport to City of Bordeaux: $87
Is it cheaper to fly into Alexandria or Bordeaux?
Prices for flights to both Bordeaux and Alexandria 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 dayAlexandria $6.46Bordeaux $49
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Alexandria
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Alexandria.
- Half-Day Food Tour in Alexandria, Egypt: $35
- Alexandria Food Tour: $50
- From Giza: Sound&light show, Giza pyramids and Dinner on the Nile: $94
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bordeaux
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bordeaux.
- No Diet Club : Bordeaux Food Tour in Les Chartrons !: $63
- Bordeaux - sweet food tour of the old city: $63
- NO DIET CLUB - Unique food tour in Bordeaux !: $64
- 2-Hour River Dinner Cruise: $74
- Sweet Specialties Tasting Bakeries Food Tour: $82
- Bordeaux : Afternoon Food Tour by a local guide: $84
- Bordeaux Organic Food Tour - French Apéro Style: $93
- Bordeaux : unforgettable Food Tour by a local guide: $95
- Private Bakery, Chocolate & Patisserie Food Tour: $95
- Food Tour in Bordeaux : $97
- Bordeaux Food Tour - Bakeries, Pastries, Chocolate and more!: $98
- Bordeaux Traditional Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $103
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Alexandria $3.50Bordeaux $8.46
Tours and Activities in Alexandria
Here are a few actual costs in Alexandria for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- The Ancient Roman Theater Entry Ticket: $3.80
- Pompey's Pillar Entry Ticket: $3.80
- Citadel of Qaitbay Entry Ticket : $3.80
- Catacomb Of Kom El-Shoqafa Entry Tickets : $3.80
- Skip The Line Entry Ticket to Pompey's Pillar in Alexandria: $4.25
- Alexandria Library Entry Ticket: $5.70
- Qaitbay Citadel Entry Ticket: $5.70
- Catacomb Of Kom El-Shoqafa Entry Ticket: $5.70
- Alexandria Library Skip the line Access Entry Ticket: $6.12
- Skip the Line Tickets for The Catacomb of Kom eL Shoqafa: $6.12
- Skip the Line Tickets for The Roman Theater in Alexandria: $6.12
- Library of Alexandria Entry Ticket Included Pickup And Drop Off: $6.38
Tours and Activities in Bordeaux
Here are a few actual costs in Bordeaux for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Bordeaux : Discovery Stroll and Reading Walking Tour: $2.13
- Free Walking City Tour: $2.14
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.41
- Bordeaux Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.55
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.95
- City Highlights & Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt Tour: $6.95
- City Highlights Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- The best of Find more than wine on this self-guided audio tour: $6.99
- Centre of Explore 2,000 years of history on a self-guided audio tour: $8.99
- Bordeaux Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- Guided Walking Tour: $16
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAlexandria $1.35Bordeaux $28
Sample the Local Flavors in Bordeaux
Also in Bordeaux, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine and Trade Museum Entry Ticket & Wine Tasting: $11
- Bordeaux Wine and Trade Museum Admission Ticket with Wine Tasting: $11
- Distillery Tour in Bordeaux with Spirits Tasting: $16
- Wine Tasting Cruise: $22
- Cité du Vin Direct Ticket and Wine Tasting: $24
- Bordeaux Pub Crawl: $25
- Taillan-Médoc: Château Visit and Wine Tasting in Bordeaux: $27
- Wine Tour and Tasting: $29
- Unusual Wine Tasting Experience - Wood & Wine: $30
- Discover Bordeaux vineyard : special wine tasting with two cellar men brothers: $32
- Wine Country Vineyards Tour w/ Local Wine Tastings: $59
- Bordeaux Vineyards Wine Tasting Half-Day Trip: $62
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Alexandria and Bordeaux, we can see that Bordeaux is more expensive. And not only is Alexandria much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Alexandria is in Africa and Bordeaux 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 Alexandria would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Alexandria 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 Bordeaux would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bordeaux than you might in Alexandria.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Alexandria Expensive? and Is Bordeaux Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Alexandria or Bordeaux?
Alexandria has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Bordeaux. When comparing the sizes of Alexandria and Bordeaux, 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 Alexandria or Bordeaux?
Bordeaux has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Alexandria experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Alexandria or Bordeaux in the Summer?
Both Bordeaux and Alexandria are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Alexandria throughout the year. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Bordeaux because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Alexandria is generally a little warmer than Bordeaux. Daily temperatures in Alexandria average around 26°C (79°F), and Bordeaux fluctuates around 21°C (69°F).
In July, Alexandria usually receives less rain than Bordeaux. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Bordeaux receives 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAlexandria 26°C (79°F)Bordeaux 21°C (69°F)
Should I visit Alexandria or Bordeaux in the Autumn?
Both Bordeaux and Alexandria during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Alexandria because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Bordeaux this time of year.
Alexandria is much warmer than Bordeaux in the autumn. The daily temperature in Alexandria averages around 22°C (72°F) in October, and Bordeaux fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
Alexandria usually gets less rain in October than Bordeaux. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Bordeaux receives 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAlexandria 22°C (72°F)Bordeaux 14°C (58°F)
Should I visit Alexandria or Bordeaux in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Alexandria and Bordeaux. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Alexandria year-round. Furthermore, many travelers come to Bordeaux for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In the winter, Alexandria is much warmer than Bordeaux. Typically, the winter temperatures in Alexandria in January average around 13°C (55°F), and Bordeaux averages at about 6°C (43°F).
Bordeaux receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Alexandria usually receives less rain than Bordeaux. Alexandria gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Bordeaux receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAlexandria 13°C (55°F)Bordeaux 6°C (43°F)
Should I visit Alexandria or Bordeaux in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Alexandria as well as Bordeaux. Alexandria attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many visitors come to Bordeaux in the spring for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In April, Alexandria is generally much warmer than Bordeaux. Daily temperatures in Alexandria average around 19°C (66°F), and Bordeaux fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).
Alexandria usually gets less rain in April than Bordeaux. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Bordeaux receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAlexandria 19°C (66°F)Bordeaux 12°C (53°F)
Typical Weather for Bordeaux and Alexandria
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Mar | 16°C (61°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 76 mm (3 in) |
| Apr | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Oct | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Dec | 14°C (57°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
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