A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Aqaba vs. Luxor for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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Should you visit Aqaba or Luxor?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Aqaba or Luxor, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.

Aqaba

Aqaba is a port city in Jordan, in fact, it is the only port city in the country. This city is located on the Gulf of Aqaba on the Red Sea, which is in the southern part of Jordan. The city is still being developed; many of its facilities and infrastructures are being improved. The population of Aqaba is about 190,000 and the city has been key in developing Jordan's economy via trade and tourism.

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.

Which city is cheaper, Luxor or Aqaba?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Aqaba is $102, while the average daily cost in Luxor is $35. 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. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Aqaba and Luxor in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Aqaba $47
    Luxor $15
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Aqaba $94
    Luxor $30

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Aqaba $19
    Luxor $7.93

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aqaba

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aqaba:

  • (Price per vehicle 4-Pax) Aqaba Transfer to/from King Hussein Bridge: $216
  • Aqaba Transfer to/from Dead Sea: $183
  • Jordan Horizons Tours : Transfer From Aqaba Airport to Aqaba City Or TalaBay: $20
  • Jordan Horizons Tours : Transfer From Aqaba Airport to Petra: $55
  • Jordan Horizons Tours : Transfer From Aqaba Airport to Wadi rum: $45
  • Jordan Horizons Tours : Transfer from Aqaba Airport to Petra: $55
  • Jordan Horizons Tours : Transfer from Aqaba City Or TalaBay to Amman Airport: $95
  • Jordan Horizons Tours : Transfer from Aqaba City Or TalaBay to Petra: $55
  • Jordan Horizons Tours : Transfer from Aqaba City Or TalaBay to Wadi rum: $45
  • King Hussein Int Airport Transfers: $25
  • Petra Transfer to/from Aqaba: $129
  • Private Departure Transfer: Aqaba Hotels to Amman Airport: $133

Typical Local Transportation prices in Luxor

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Luxor:


  • Taxi Ride
    $1.07

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Luxor

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Luxor:

  • 3-Day Guided tours to Aswan, Abu Simbel and Luxor & Train and Transfers: $183
  • 3-Day Guided tours to Aswan, Abu Simbel and Luxor & Train ticket and Transfers: $195
  • Airport private transfer Luxor airport: $20
  • Airport private transfer Luxor airport: $20
  • Airport private transfer Luxor airport: $20
  • Airport private transfer Luxor airport: $20
  • Airport private transfer Luxor airport: $20
  • Airport private transfer Luxor airport: $20
  • Book online Private transfer from Luxor to Aswan: $57
  • Cheap trip : Private transfer from luxor railway station to your hotel: $5.13
  • Day Tour from Airport to Luxor Monuments Include Lunch Transfers Entry Guide: $106
  • Day Trip to Cairo from Luxor by plane with sightseeing lunch airport transfers: $424

Is it cheaper to fly into Aqaba or Luxor?

Prices for flights to both Luxor and Aqaba 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Aqaba $34
    Luxor $12

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Aqaba

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Aqaba.

  • Suhaila (The Authentic Cooking Experience): $50

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Luxor

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Luxor.

  • Tourist market,local food tour,the gym and coffee in Luxor: $19
  • Eat Like a Local:Traditional Egyptian Food / Dinner at Local Family Home - Luxor: $36
  • River Nile Dinner Cruise with Belly Dancing: $45
  • Luxor Felucca Boat Ride and Banana Island Visit Including Lunch or Dinner: $49
  • private day in west bank & dendera with dinner on boat: $84
  • private day in east bank & dendera with dinner on boat: $84
  • Full day trip west Bank, Dandara and dinner on a boat.: $125

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Aqaba $43
    Luxor $14

Tours and Activities in Aqaba

Here are a few actual costs in Aqaba for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Aqaba Day Tour: $50
  • Henna and Kohl Drawings Experience: $52
  • Sesame Bars with Honey & Roasted Dates Cores Coffee Experience: $61
  • Discover the coral reefs in Aqaba - Scuba experience for beginners: $63
  • Mosaic Art Experience: $71
  • Bottled Sand Art Experience: $72
  • Sayiadya local food Making Experience: $72
  • Aqaba Hooh Sweets Making Experience: $72
  • Date Molasses Making Experience: $72
  • Aqaba Dog Shelter Conservation Experience: $77
  • Sea Glass Jewelry Making Experience: $80
  • Wadi Rum Day Tour: $81

Typical Entertainment prices in Luxor

Here are a few typical costs in Luxor for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • Boat Ride (for 2)
    $1.44
  • Temple Karnak for Two
    $6.95
  • Camel Ride for Two
    $3.21

Tours and Activities in Luxor

Here are a few actual costs in Luxor for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Souvenir Shopping Tour, Luxor: $5.00
  • Go shopping tour in Luxor city: $6.00
  • Luxor City Tour with traditional Horse-drawn Carriage: $10
  • Virtual Tour of Valley of the Kings Egypt: $10
  • Private Horse Riding Tour in Luxor West Bank: $10
  • Camel Riding Tours Luxor: $10
  • Virtual Tour of Tombs of King Tut: $12
  • Virtual Tour of Valley of the Kings and luxor: $12
  • Virtual Tour of Luxor Temple: $12
  • Luxor Bike Tour Beside Nile River and Down Town: $13
  • City Tour by Horse Carriage Luxor: $13
  • Tour to East and West Banks of Luxor: $14

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Aqaba $7.25
    Luxor $4.59

About these numbers

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aqaba and Luxor, we can see that Aqaba is more expensive. And not only is Luxor much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Aqaba 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 Aqaba would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Aqaba than you might in Luxor.

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