A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Aswan vs. Lahore for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Aswan or Lahore?

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

Should I visit Aswan or Lahore? 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 Lahore?

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.

Lahore

As Pakistan's second largest city and the capital of the north-eastern Punjab province, Lahore is widely considered the country's cultural capital. Some of its best-known features include the Lahore Fort, Badshahi Mosque and Gurdwara, a mall surrounded by buildings from the British Raj, and many unique markets and neighborhoods.

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 Adventure Tours to Pakistan, and The Best Cultural Tours in Pakistan.


Which place is cheaper, Lahore or Aswan?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Aswan is $19, while the average daily cost in Lahore is $67. 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 Lahore in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Aswan $6.37
    Lahore $37
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Aswan $13
    Lahore $74
Compare Hotels in Aswan and Lahore

Looking for a hotel in Aswan or Lahore? 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.

Hotels in Aswan


Hotels in Lahore


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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 and Lahore Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Aswan $4.09
    Lahore $9.91

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aswan

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aswan:

  • Private Transfer Round Trip To Abu Simbel From Aswan: $300
  • Luxury Private Transfer: Aswan to Marsa Alam - Nile to Red Sea: $170
  • Marvel 3-Days Unique Guided Tours Aswan, Abu Simbel & Luxor with all Transfers : $167
  • Aswan to Luxor Transfer Service: $160
  • Aswan to Hurghada Private Door to Door Transfer: $140
  • Private Transfer from Aswan to Hurghada: $134
  • Private Transfer from Aswan to Marsa Alam: $130
  • Aswan Private Transfer To Luxor city: $130
  • "Aswan to Hurghada: Luxe Private Transfer - Comfort Guaranteed ": $120
  • Private Transfer from Aswan to Luxor: $120
  • Private Transfer from Aswan to Abu Simbel: $105
  • Private Transfer From Aswan To Luxor Included Stop Edfu,Kom ompo: $100

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lahore

Also for Lahore, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Chauffeur: Lahore International Airport Transfer - Arrival : $30
  • Chauffeur: Lahore International Airport Transfer - Departure: $30
  • Airport Transfer : $60
  • Transit Trip: Lahore Guided Day Trip With Round Trip Airport Transfers: $140

Is it cheaper to fly into Aswan or Lahore?

Prices for flights to both Lahore 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Aswan $9.36
    Lahore $23

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: $31
  • Nubian Dinner in Nubian Village Of Aswan: $40
  • Nubian Dinner at Nubian Village: $49
  • Dinner on board a cruise on the Nile: $59
  • Experience the Magic of Aswan in One Day Food Tour with Guide: $280

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lahore

For Lahore, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Street Food Tour of Lahore's Walled City : $85
  • Lahore's Complete Night Food Tour: Local Culinary Experience: $110
  • Full Day Lahore Private Guided Food Tour: $299

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Aswan $5.77
    Lahore $5.05
Typical Entertainment Prices in Aswan

Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Aswan are as follows:


  • Temple Kom Ombo for Two
    $1.19

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 Temples Full Day Tour From Aswan With Entry Tickets : $99
  • Abu Simble Private day tour from Aswan: $85
  • Aswan : Full Day Private Guided Tour to the Legend of Abu Simbel Temples: $125
  • Aswan OR Luxor : Full Day Private Guided Tour to Kom Ombo and Edfu temples: $99
  • Day Tour From Aswan To Luxor by Car: $90
  • Day Tour To Luxor From Aswan by Car: $60
  • Guided Tour of Philae Temple in Aswan Egypt: $29
  • Kalabsha Temple and Nubian Museum Tour: $89
  • Nubian Village Day Tour In Aswan: $25
  • Philae Temple Night Experience (Sound and Light show). : $65
  • Philae Temple and Aswan High Dam Tour: $95

Tours and Activities in Lahore

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Lahore.

  • Buddhist Remains & Archeology 3 Days Historical Tour From Lahore.: $20
  • Lahori Food Experience: $65
  • Guided Walking Tour: Walled City of Lahore : $90
  • Full Day Private Guided Lahore Sightseeing Tour : $95
  • Wahga Border Flag Ceremony & Shalimar Garden Private Tour: $100
  • Lahore Walled City Walking Tour: $102
  • Rangeela Rikshaw Walled City Guided Tour Lahore : $110
  • Rangeela Rickshaw Walled City Lahore Guided Tour : $110
  • Private Tour: Lahore Full Day Customized Guided Trip : $120
  • Lahore City, Fort, Museums and Walled City Exploration Tour: $120
  • Nankana Sahib Gurdwara One Day Guided Tour: $126
  • Lahore Guided Tours: $128

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Aswan $1.17
    Lahore $4.86


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


Which is Bigger, Aswan or Lahore?

Lahore has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Aswan. When comparing the sizes of Aswan and Lahore, 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.