Should you visit Alexandria or Honolulu?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the prices of travel for Alexandria and Honolulu. We’ll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget. So, let's dig into it.
Alexandria
Just minutes from the nation's capital of Washington DC, Alexandria offers a world of rich history and beautifully preserved buildings from the 18th-19th centuries. A city of many interests, attractions range from the old haunts of George Washington and historic architecture to museums, local crafts, and quaint boutiques. With its cobblestoned streets, Old Town of Alexandria is sure to charm as well.
Honolulu
Hawaii's capital city of Honolulu, on the island of Oahu, is the state's center for government, finance, and transportation. It's also the home of Waikiki Beach, one of the most famous beaches in the state of Hawaii. Nearly one million people live in this Honolulu metropolitan area. This is almost 80% of the state's population. The city is not the relaxed Hawaiian destination that you might be searching for, but is instead a fast paced, cosmopolitan city. In addition to attracting many tourists every year, you'll also find international businesses, military defense and a diverse culture and population.
Which city is cheaper, Honolulu or Alexandria?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Alexandria is $0.00, while the average daily cost in Honolulu is $196. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Alexandria and Honolulu in more detail.
Accommodation
For a normal double-occupancy room in Alexandria, $60 is the average cost for a hotel room. Also in Alexandria, the typical price for a place to stay for one person is $30, such as in a hostel.
Travelers usually pay around $230 for a double occupancy room in Honolulu If you want to be in a premiere location or have high end amenities, you can expect to pay a bit more.
Food
In Honolulu travelers spend around $42 a day on food. You can save money by choosing casual restaurants or food stalls, or you can spend plenty more by dining in nicer restaurants at every meal.
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Food
Meals for one day
Alexandria
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Honolulu $42
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Alexandria
For Alexandria, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Private Full-Day Food Tour of Alexandria with Hotel Pick Up:
$32
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Alexandria Food Tour:
$36
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Amazing Alexandria Food Tour:
$55
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Alexandria Food Tour:
$60
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Old Town Boutique Food Tour:
$89
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Sound&light show,Giza pyramids-Dinner on the Nile:
$94
Typical Food prices in Honolulu
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Honolulu:
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Dinner for Two
$73
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Lapperts Hawaii Ice Cream
$5.55
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Chai's Island Bistro (for 2)
$53
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Cheeseburger Waikiki (for 2)
$34
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Matsumoto Shave Ice (for 2)
$7.50
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Hot Dog with the Fixins'
$8.30
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Sushi Dinner for Two
$73
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Honolulu
For Honolulu, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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After Dinner Tour along the Famous Waikiki Beach Strip:
$68
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Majestic Sunset Dinner and Cocktail Cruise with Live Entertainment:
$97
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Hawaii Food Tour - Off The Beaten Path:
$110
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Hawaiian Style Cooking Classes in Honolulu:
$125
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Da Local's Food Tour:
$130
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Three Star Deluxe Sunset Dinner & Show:
$151
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Private Hawaiian Food Tour by Bike in Oahu:
$159
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Oahu Fireworks Dinner Cruise:
$162
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4th of July Sunset Dinner and Fireworks Cruise:
$170
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Oahu Food Tour with Emmy-Winning 'Cooking Hawaiian Style' Host:
$177
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Aloha Plate Food Tour:
$177
Local Transportation
To get around in Honolulu, the average visitor spends $21 per day, per person. This includes the costs of taxi rides and private drivers as well as public transportation, which tends to be much more affordable.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Alexandria
Also for Alexandria, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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One Way Transfer from Alexandria Hotels to Cairo International Airport-25 Seater:
$381
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One Way Transfer from Alexandria Hotels to Cairo International Airport-15 Seater:
$258
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One Way Transfer from Alexandria Hotels to Cairo International Airport –Premium:
$226
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One Way Transfer from Alexandria Hotels to Cairo International Airport-Standard:
$183
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Private Transfer from Alexandria to Cairo in Egypt:
$128
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One Way Transfer from Alexandria Hotels to Alexandria Port – 25 Seater:
$117
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Private Transfer from Alexandria to Cairo Airport:
$96
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Private Transfer From Alexandria City To Cairo Airport:
$96
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One Way Transfer from Alexandria Hotels to Borg El Arab Airport – 15 Seater:
$87
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One Way Transfer from Alexandria Hotels to Borg El Arab Airport – Premium:
$66
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One Way Transfer from Alexandria Hotels to Alexandria Port – 15 Seater:
$57
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One Way Transfer from Alexandria Hotels to Borg El Arab Airport - Standard:
$53
Typical Local Transportation prices in Honolulu
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Honolulu are as follows:
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Rental Car for One Day
$35
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Airport Shuttle for Two
$30
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Hilton Parking
$24
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Honolulu
Also for Honolulu, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Private Transfer from Honolulu (HLN) Airport to Pupukea:
$231
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Private Transfer from Honolulu (HLN) Airport to Kawela:
$231
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Private Transfer from Honolulu (HLN) Airport to North Shore:
$231
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Honolulu Airport (HNL) to Honolulu / Waikiki - Round-Trip Private Transfer:
$231
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Private Round-Trip Transfer: Honolulu International Airport to Hotel or Cruise Terminal:
$230
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Arrival Private Transfer Honolulu Airport HNL to Beach Resorts by Executive SUV:
$164
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Private Transfer: Honolulu - Waikiki to Honolulu Airport HNL by Luxury Sedan:
$164
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Private Transfer Honolulu Airport HNL to Honolulu - Waikiki by Luxury Sedan:
$164
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Honolulu Airport Transfer - Private Sedan:
$140
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Arrival Private Transfer Honolulu Airport HNL to Beach Resorts by Executive Car:
$138
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Private Honolulu Transfer: Hotel to Airport or Cruise Port:
$128
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Private Honolulu Transfer: Airport to Hotel or Cruise Port:
$128
Is it cheaper to fly into Alexandria or Honolulu?
Prices for flights to both Honolulu 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.
Entertainment
In Honolulu, the costs for things to do, activities, admission tickets, and other sightseeing expenses are on average $32 per person, per day.
Tours and Activities in Alexandria
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Alexandria.
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10 Day Motorcycle Adventure Tour Across Egypt:
$3,000
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10- hours trip to Alexandria from Cairo day tour:
$110
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2 Day Cairo Tour From Alexandria Port:
$308
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2 Day Tour in Cairo:
$300
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3-Day Private Guided Tour of Cairo and Giza and Alexandria:
$373
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3-Days Egypt Tours:
$375
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3-Days Tour Cairo Giza Alexandria:
$375
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3-Days Tour around Cairo Giza Alexandria:
$375
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3-Days Tour around Cairo and Alexandria:
$375
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3-Days Tour to Egypt:
$375
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Alexandria Day Tour:
$38
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Alexandria Day Tour:
$174
Typical Entertainment prices in Honolulu
For Honolulu, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
Tours and Activities in Honolulu
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Honolulu.
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"Tour de Honolulu" Foodie Bike Tour:
$129
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'Lost' and Movie Tour:
$159
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12pm Turtle Canyon Snorkel Adventure:
$87
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3A 6:00 AM Pearl Harbor Arizona Memorial & Historic Downtown Honolulu City Tour:
$53
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3B 9:00 AM Pearl Harbor Arizona Memorial & Historic Downtown Honolulu City Tour:
$53
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4 Hour Half Day Island Jeep Tour:
$144
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5-Hour Private Customized Luxury Convertible Tour of Oahu's South Shore:
$355
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6 Hour Local Food Plate Jeep Tour:
$188
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6 Hour Romantic Hawaii Jeep Tour:
$213
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6 Hour Waterfall Jeep Tour:
$212
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6 Hour West Side Jeep Tour:
$213
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6-Hour Private Customized Luxury Convertible Tour of Oahu's North Shore:
$431
Alcohol
Alcoholic beverages can often be a significant portion of a traveler's budget, and the costs can vary greatly from person to person. In Honolulu, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is $5.18.
Sample the Local Flavors in Alexandria
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Alexandria:
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Alexandria Bar Hunt: Ye Olde Pub Crawl through Old Town:
$12
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Haunted Old Town Alexandria Ghost and Pub Walking Tour:
$26
Sample the Local Flavors in Honolulu
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Honolulu:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Alexandria and Honolulu, we can see that Honolulu is more expensive. And not only is Alexandria much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Honolulu would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Honolulu than you might in Alexandria.
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