Which place is cheaper, Nantes or Aswan?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Aswan or Nantes?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Aswan or Nantes? 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 Nantes?
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.
Nantes
Nantes is a city in western France, located on the Loire River, 31 miles from the Atlantic coast. The city is the sixth largest in France, with almost 600,000 inhabitants within the Urban area. Together with Saint-Nazaire, a seaport located on the Loire estuary, Nantes forms the main metropolis of north-western France. The city has a unique architectural heritage with its magnificent Chateau des ducs de Bretagne - a Renaissance-style castle nestled in a fortress, a medieval quarter and one of the highest cathedrals of France. It has been transformed in the last 20 years probably more than any other city in France. It is not only a vibrant and young metropolis often rewarded for its top-quality of life, but a city where art has literally been integrated in all possible aspects, making it a true example of how artists can turn a city upside down.
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 10-Day Tours in France, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in France.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAswan $16Nantes $116
The average daily cost (per person) in Aswan is $16, while the average daily cost in Nantes is $116. 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 Nantes in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAswan $6.75Nantes $64
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAswan $14Nantes $128
Compare Hotels in Aswan and Nantes
Looking for a hotel in Aswan or Nantes? 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 and Nantes Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Aswan $4.34Nantes $38
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aswan
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aswan:
- VIP Aswan Airport Transfer to Luxury Retreats: $35
- Transfer to Luxor from Aswan and visit Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples: $64
- Transfer from Aswan to Luxor: $79
- Transfer from Aswan Train Station to your hotel or the opposite : $30
- Transfer from Aswan Airport to Hotels or Nile Cruise in Aswan: $8.00
- Sunset Departure Evening Aswan Airport Transfer: $32
- Station Aswan Transfer To hotel: $8.00
- Shared Transfer from Aswan Airport to Hotels : $20
- Private transfer from aswan to luxor with visits: $93
- Private transfer from anywhere Aswan to Aswan Airport: $13
- Private transfer from Aswan to Aswan Airport: $10
- Private transfer from Aswan to Aswan Airport: $6.40
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nantes
Also for Nantes, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Nantes Airport (NTE) to Nantes hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $26
- Nantes to Nantes Airport (NTE) - Departure Private Transfer: $26
- Private Transfer from Airports to Nantes: $33
- Nantes Airport (NTE) to Nantes - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $52
- Nantes Private Transfer from Nantes city centre to Nantes Airport: $65
- Nantes Private Transfer from Nantes Airport to City centre: $65
- Private Transfer from Nantes Hotels to La Rochelle Cruise Port: $88
- Private Transfer from Nantes Airport (NTE) to La Rochelle Port: $88
- Private Transfer from Nantes Atlantique Airport NTE to Puy du Fou Park: $174
Is it cheaper to fly into Aswan or Nantes?
Prices for flights to both Nantes 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 $5.73Nantes $29
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Aswan
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Aswan.
- Dinner at Soleih restaurant by vehicle: $33
- Nubian Dinner in Nubian Village Of Aswan: $40
- Nubian lunch Or Dinner at Nubian village : $75
- Private 3-Hour Nubian Party with Dinner and Pickup in Aswan: $77
- Your Grandmothers Cooking Class In Aswan : $90
- Dinner In Nile Cruise in Aswan: $150
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nantes
For Nantes, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Nantes Traditional Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience : $104
- All Inclusive Food Tour of Nantes Old Town with Local Guide: $145
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aswan $6.11Nantes $14
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$1.26
Tours and Activities in Aswan
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Aswan are as follows:
- Abu Simbel Private Tour from Aswan : $110
- Abu Simbel Temples Full Day Tour From Aswan With Entry Tickets : $99
- Aswan : Full Day Private Guided Tour to the Legend of Abu Simbel Temples: $125
- Full Day Tour to Luxor from Aswan by Car: $200
- Philae Temple Night Experience (Sound and Light show). : $65
- Philae Temple and Aswan High Dam Tour: $44
- Private Abu Simbel Temple tour : $123
- Private Day Tour to Luxor from Aswan: $65
- Private Luxor Day Tour from Aswan: $140
- Sharing Tour To Abu Simbel From Aswan with Tour Guide : $50
- 1 Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor: $128
- 2 Days Luxor Private Guided Tour From Aswan: $110
Tours and Activities in Nantes
For Nantes, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.42
- Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour: $6.42
- Nantes Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.54
- Guided treetop adventure course in the heart of Nantes: $31
- Private custom tour with a local guide: $50
- Nantes : Private Walking Tour With A Local : $51
- Welcome to Private Tour with a Local: $51
- Nantes Like a Local: Customized Private Tour: $52
- Panoramic Tour by Electric Bike: $59
- PANORAMA TOUR OF NANTES by electric bike: $60
- Nantes : Must-see Attractions Walking Tour: $75
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAswan $1.24Nantes $6.89
Sample the Local Flavors in Nantes
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Nantes:
- Château du Bois-Huaut: Cellar Tour and Wine Tasting Class: $35
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aswan and Nantes, we can see that Nantes 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 Nantes 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 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 Nantes would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nantes 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 Nantes Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Aswan or Nantes?
Nantes has a larger population, and is about 15% larger than the population of Aswan. When comparing the sizes of Aswan and Nantes, 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.