Which place is cheaper, Drakensberg or Aswan?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Aswan or Drakensberg?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Aswan or Drakensberg? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Aswan or Drakensberg?
Aswan
Lounging along the Nile like Egyptian royalty is a fantasy for most world travelers. If you want to do it without the hustle and bustle of Cairo, there's always Aswan. This city in the south of Egypt is the smallest of the three major cities on the Nile. Located just below the Aswan Dam and Lake Nasser, Aswan's 275,00 people include a large portion of Nubians – mostly resettled from their flooded homeland.
Drakensberg
Drakensberg, whose name derives from the Dutch and means "mountains of the dragons," is a mountainous region which encompasses a vast amount of South Africa's interior, extending into neighboring countries as well. It hugs the eastern border of Lesotho, attracting visitors for hiking, backpacking, and admiring the natural wonders of the landscape.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Egypt, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Egypt, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Cape Town, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Cape Town.
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Aswan Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAswan $19Drakensberg $102
The average daily cost (per person) in Aswan is $19, while the average daily cost in Drakensberg is $102. 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 Aswan and Drakensberg in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAswan $6.31Drakensberg $38
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAswan $13Drakensberg $76
Compare Hotels in Aswan and Drakensberg
Looking for a hotel in Aswan or Drakensberg? 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: Aswan Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Aswan $4.05Drakensberg $68
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aswan
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aswan:
- transfer from aswan to luxor with visits: $77
- luxor Airport Private Transfer: $6.00
- Transfer to Luxor from Aswan and visit Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples: $75
- Transfer from Aswan to Luxor: $69
- Transfer from Aswan to Abu Simbel: $75
- Transfer From Hotel To Aswan airport : $35
- Private transfer from aswan to luxor with visits: $93
- Private transfer from anywhere Aswan to Aswan Airport: $13
- Private transfer from Aswan to Luxor: $35
- Private transfer from Aswan to Aswan Airport: $25
- Private transfer from Aswan to Aswan Airport: $10
- Private transfer from Aswan Airport to Aswan Hotels: $75
Is it cheaper to fly into Aswan or Drakensberg?
Prices for flights to both Drakensberg and Aswan 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 dayAswan $9.26Drakensberg $28
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Aswan
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Aswan.
- Savor Nubian Cuisine: Lunch or Dinner in a Local Village: $29
- Nubian Dinner at Nubian Village: $49
- Private Aswan Nubian Cooking Class and Market Tour: $50
- Your Grandmothers Cooking Class In Aswan : $90
- Experience the Magic of Aswan in One Day Food Tour with Guide: $280
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aswan $5.71Drakensberg $8.64
Typical Entertainment Prices in Aswan
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Aswan are as follows:
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Temple Kom Ombo for Two$1.18
Tours and Activities in Aswan
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Aswan are as follows:
- 3 Hour Private Tour, Ancient Wonders in Philae Temple Tour : $55
- Abu Simbel Private Tour from Aswan : $110
- Abu Simbel Temple from Aswan private full day tour: $70
- Abu Simbel Temples Full Day Tour From Aswan With Entry Tickets : $94
- Aswan : Full Day Private Guided Tour to the Legend of Abu Simbel Temples: $125
- Aswan : day tour, Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk &High Dam: $27
- Aswan OR Luxor : Full Day Private Guided Tour to Kom Ombo and Edfu temples: $99
- Aswan private tour,Philae Temple, high Dam &unfinished obelisk : $27
- Day Tour From Aswan To Luxor by Car: $90
- Day Tour To Luxor From Aswan by Car: $60
- Exploration of Philae Temple and High Dam in Aswan Private Tour: $29
- Full Day Tour to Luxor from Aswan by Car: $210
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAswan $1.16Drakensberg $3.75
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aswan and Drakensberg, we can see that Drakensberg is more expensive. And not only is Aswan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Aswan would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Aswan 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 Drakensberg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Drakensberg than you might in Aswan.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Aswan Expensive? and Is Drakensberg Expensive?.
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.