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

Should you visit Aswan or Trento?

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

Should I visit Aswan or Trento? 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 Trento?

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.

Trento

Amid stone castles of centuries past and Renaissance fountains, the ancient and modern world glide seamlessly together to create a quaint, elegant town. Trento is the capital of Trentino and is located on the Adige River valley. A most prominent city during the sixteenth century, Trento was once the location of the Council of Trent, wielding insurmountable power throughout the region. Though formerly part of Austria and Hungary-Austria, Trento finally was annexed by Italy in 1919. Because of its rich history, a great deal of breathtaking architecture can be found throughout the city, such as the Trento Cathedral and the Castello del Buonconsiglio. Despite its cultural and historic significance, however, Trento is also the capital of Italy's education, politics, and economy. From the top 30 universities in Italy, University of Trento ranks highly among them and has gained worldwide prestige. Compared to many other Italian metropolises, Trento is ranked highly for its quality of life, standard of living, and business and job opportunities for the population. In 2004, Trento was named the Alpine Town of the Year as well.

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 Bicycle Tours in Italy, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Italy.


Which place is cheaper, Trento or Aswan?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Aswan is $16, while the average daily cost in Trento is $141. 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 Trento in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Aswan $6.75
    Trento $74
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Aswan $14
    Trento $148
Compare Hotels in Aswan and Trento

Looking for a hotel in Aswan or Trento? 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 Trento


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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 Trento Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Aswan $4.34
    Trento $21

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aswan

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aswan:

  • Private Transfer Round Trip To Abu Simbel From Aswan: $300
  • 3-Days Travel Into The History to Aswan, Abu Simbel & Luxor with all Transfers: $299
  • Private Transfer from Aswan to temple of Abu Simbel: $230
  • Abu Simbel from Aswan in Egypt - Private Tour (guide and transfers Included): $209
  • Hurghada: Private Transfer To/From Aswan: $200
  • Private Transfer To/From Hurghada: $200
  • Private Transfer from Aswan to Hurghada: $170
  • Private Transfer Aswan To Marsa-alam: $150
  • Private Transfer from Aswan to Hurghada: $136
  • Private Transfer from Aswan to Abu Simbel: $105
  • Full Day Tour to Luxor from Aswan with Transfers and Guide: $100
  • Private Trip To Kom Ombo And Edfu Temple With Transfer From Aswan: $100

Is it cheaper to fly into Aswan or Trento?

Prices for flights to both Trento 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 $5.73
    Trento $45

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

Typical Food Prices in Trento

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Trento:


  • Dinner at Pizzeria (for 2)
    $26

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Trento

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

  • Lunch or dinner and cooking demo at a local home in Trento: $93
  • Small-group Street food tour in Trento: $97
  • Trento Street Food Tour: $98
  • 3 Hours and a Half Private Cooking Class in Trento: $115
  • Small Group Market tour and Cooking class in Trento: $142
  • Private market tour, lunch or dinner and cooking demo in Trento: $152
  • Cooking Class at a Local's Home: $155
  • Private cooking class with lunch or dinner in Trento: $158
  • Private Pizza & Tiramisu Class at a Cesarina's home with tasting in Trento: $158
  • Market Tour and Private 3-Recipe Home Cooking Class: $202
  • Private Market Tour and Cooking Class with Lunch or Dinner in Trento: $206

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Aswan $6.11
    Trento $26
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
    $1.26

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 Trento

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

  • Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Trento: $8.72
  • Trento Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.75
  • Trento Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.94
  • guided walking tour of the historic centre: $11
  • tour by night: $13
  • Panoramic Cruise: $38
  • Panoramic Waterfall Cruise: $44
  • Romantic Cruise: $44
  • guided e-bike rental tours: $53
  • Sunset Cruise: $55
  • Long Cruise Gargnano: $58
  • Dining Experience at a Local's Home: $91

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Aswan $1.24
    Trento $21

Typical Alcohol Prices in Trento

Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Trento are as follows:


  • Beer with Dinner (for 2)
    $4.29


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aswan and Trento, we can see that Trento 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 Trento 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 Trento would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Trento 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 Trento Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Aswan or Trento?

Aswan has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Trento. When comparing the sizes of Aswan and Trento, 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.