Which place is cheaper, Lucca or Alexandria?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Alexandria or Lucca?
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 Lucca can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Alexandria or Lucca?
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 The Alexandria Library housed their most sacred and historical documents only to be burned to the ground.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.
Lucca
Lucca is of interest to travelers for its impressive architecture, interesting history and unique defensive walls that were designed by Leonardo Da Vinci. Impressively, these walls were never breached. Today there is a ring park on top of the walls that is an enjoyable place to walk. The city dates back to the Etruscan and Ancient Roman times and much of the architecture remains today. The city was an independent city state until the 18th century and was the birth place of Giacomo Puccini, a world famous Italian opera composer.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best Budget Tours to Egypt, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Italy, and The Best Historical Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAlexandria $16Lucca $118
The average daily cost (per person) in Alexandria is $16, while the average daily cost in Lucca is $118. 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 Lucca in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAlexandria $7.85Lucca $68
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAlexandria $16Lucca $136
Compare Hotels in Alexandria and Lucca
Looking for a hotel in Alexandria or Lucca? 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 Lucca Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Alexandria $2.44Lucca $4.78
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: $54
- Pick Up Transfers From Alexandria Borg Al Arab Airport To Cairo: $130
- Private Airport Transfer in Alexandria: $22
- Private One Way Transfer from Alexandria Hotels to Cairo and Giza Hotels: $68
- Private Transfer around El Nouzha Airport (ALY) in Alexandria: $63
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Airport (HBE) to Alexandria: $27
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Port to Cairo Int Airport (CAI): $72
- Private transfer from Alexandria to Luxor: $262
- transfer from Alexandria to Cairo airport, Cairo & Giza hotels: $45
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lucca
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lucca:
- Private Transfer from Lido di Camaiore to Pisa (PSA) Airport: $128
- Tasting in a Tuscan Vineyard with transfer from Lucca: $88
Is it cheaper to fly into Alexandria or Lucca?
Prices for flights to both Lucca 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 $6.34Lucca $46
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
- Food Tour in Alexandria for Lunch or Dinner in The Best Restaurants: $45
- From Giza: Sound&light show, Giza pyramids and Dinner on the Nile: $94
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lucca
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Lucca.
- Flavors of Lucca Food Tour with Local Guide: $77
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Pistoia with Show Cooking: $95
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in San Miniato with Show Cooking: $95
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Gaiole in Chianti with Show Cooking: $95
- Lucca Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience : $101
- 2Italia Lucca Food Tour: $106
- Every Day Cooking Class in Lucca Italy: $106
- Traditional-Traditional Cooking Class cuisine course: $126
- Pasta Cooking Class with a Local Chef: $152
- Private Cooking Class at a Cesarina's Home in San Miniato: $162
- Private Cooking Class at a Cesarina's Home in Pistoia: $162
- Private Cooking Class at a Cesarina's Home in Gaiole in Chianti: $162
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Alexandria $3.43Lucca $6.34
Tours and Activities in Alexandria
Here are a few actual costs in Alexandria for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Pompey's Pillar Entry Ticket: $3.80
- Alexandria Library Entry Tickets With Pickup and Drop Off: $3.80
- Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa Entry Tickets: $4.53
- Alexandria Free Walking Tour Discover the City’s Secrets: $5.00
- Skip the Line Tickets for The Roman Theater in Alexandria: $6.41
- Skip the Line Tickets for The Catacomb of Kom eL Shoqafa: $6.41
- Citadel of Qaitbay Entry Ticket with Pick up and Drop Off : $14
- Pompey's Pillar Entry Ticket Included Pickup And Drop Off: $14
- Ancient Roman Theater Entry Ticket with Pick up and Drop Off: $14
- Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa Entry Ticket with Pick and Drop Off: $14
- Ancient Roman Theater Entry Ticket with Pick up and Drop Off: $16
- Citadel of Qaitbay Entry Ticket with Pick up and Drop Off : $16
Tours and Activities in Lucca
Here are a few actual costs in Lucca for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Digital guide made with a Local for your tour: $5.47
- Walking tour of Lucca and its walls: $11
- BASIC join a 'must see' walking tour!: $16
- BASIC guided tour of the historic center: $16
- 2-Hour City Center Walking Tour: $16
- Renaissance City Walls Walking Tour: $16
- Night Walking Tour in Lucca : $17
- Discover Lucca’s Secrets on a Guided Walking Tour: $17
- join a walking tour small group! Duomo included: $20
- Self-Guided Tour by Bike: $20
- Self-Guided Tour by Bike with MAP: $20
- Your Lucca Walking Tour: $20
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAlexandria $1.32Lucca $14
Sample the Local Flavors in Lucca
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Lucca:
- Wine Tasting Experience - Tenuta Adamo Winery: $22
- Guided Winery Tour with Wine Tasting: $27
- Wine Tasting Guided by the Enologist on the Lucca Hills: $45
- Wine tasting in Lucca: $56
- Tuscany Wine Tours in a family winery Podere Pellicciano: $78
- Wine tasting with sommelier - The great wines of Tuscany: $78
- Aperitivo Evening Food and Wine Tour: $82
- Wine tasting in Versilia with sommelier - 5 wines and local products: $84
- Chianti Half-Day Wine Tour in the Tuscan Hills Small Group from Lucca: $99
- Guided E-Bike and Wine Tour: $119
- Guided E-Bike Tour with Wine Tasting from Lucca: $121
- Bike Ride & WIne Tasting: $134
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Alexandria and Lucca, we can see that Lucca 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 Lucca 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 Lucca would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lucca 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 Lucca Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Alexandria or Lucca?
Alexandria has a larger population, and is about 50 times larger than the population of Lucca. When comparing the sizes of Alexandria and Lucca, 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.