Which place is cheaper, Luxor or Bodrum?
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 Bodrum or Luxor?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Bodrum and Luxor can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Bodrum or Luxor?
Bodrum
Bodrum is a city on the Bodrum Peninsula, stretching from Turkey's southwest coast into the Aegean Sea. The city features twin bays with views of Bodrum Castle. This medieval fortress was built partly with stones from the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, completed in the 4th century B.C. The city is also a gateway for nearby beach towns and resorts. Although more than a million tourists flock to its beaches, boutique hotels, trendy restaurants, and clubs each summer, the town of Bodrum (ancient Halicarnassus) never seems to lose its cool. More than any other Turkish seaside getaway, it has an enigmatic elegance that pervades it. The evocative castle and the ancient ruins around town also help keep Bodrum a discerning step above the rest.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Anzac Day Tours in Turkey, The Best Coach Bus Tours in Turkey, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Egypt, and The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBodrum $74Luxor $31
The average daily cost (per person) in Bodrum is $74, while the average daily cost in Luxor is $31. 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 Bodrum and Luxor in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBodrum $32Luxor $10
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBodrum $64Luxor $20
Compare Hotels in Bodrum and Luxor
Looking for a hotel in Bodrum or Luxor? 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: Bodrum Hotel Prices and Luxor Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bodrum $16Luxor $5.28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bodrum
Also for Bodrum, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer: Bodrum to Bodrum Airport BJV by Luxury Van: $83
- Arrival Transfer from Bodrum Airport BJV to Bodrum City by Van: $59
- Arrival Transfer: Bodrum Airport BJV to Bodrum by Car/Van: $78
- Bodrum Adventures Buggy Safari Tour with Roundtrip Transfer: $65
- Bodrum Airport (BJV) Private VIP Transfer to/from Bodrum Hotels: $83
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Akyaka Hotels: $190
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Akyarlar Hotels: $118
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Bitez Hotels: $85
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Didim (Altinkum) Hotels: $148
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Golturkbuku Hotels: $101
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Gumbet Hotels: $85
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Gumusluk Hotels: $118
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Luxor
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Luxor:
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Taxi Ride$0.39
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Luxor
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Luxor:
- Private Pickup Transfers from Luxor to Cairo by Bus: $295
- Private Car And Minibus Transfer Luxor City To Soma Bay: $282
- Private Transfer Luxor To Sahl Hasheesh - Car & Minibus Options: $282
- Private Transfer from Luxor to Marsa Alam: $275
- One-night Nile Cruise to Aswan with Transfer: $275
- Private Transfer from Luxor to Marsa Alam: $265
- Private Transfer Luxor To Hurghada City - Car And Minibus Options: $264
- Private Transfer from Luxor to Safaga: $255
- Private transfer from Luxor to Marsa Alam: $245
- Luxor Airport (LXR) to El Queseir - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $232
- Luxor Private Transfer To Hurghada With visit Dendera Temple: $222
- Transfer from Luxor to Aswan with Visits to Edfu&Kom Ombo Temples: $210
Is it cheaper to fly into Bodrum or Luxor?
Prices for flights to both Luxor and Bodrum 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 dayBodrum $28Luxor $15
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bodrum
For Bodrum, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Home Cooking Class in Datça with Local Film Director: $44
- Turkish Cooking Class in a Local Home: $69
- Christmas Dinner at Karnas Vineyards: $113
- Etrim Village Turkish Cooking and Farm Experience: $120
- Farmers Market visit & Turkish Cooking Class: $142
- Market Visit and Cooking Class: $150
- Bodrum Cooking Class: $190
- Food and Wine pairing Dinner at Karnas Vineyards Bodrum: $207
- From Private Sunset Boat Tour with Dinner & Swimming: $230
- Sunset Boat Trip including Dinner: $237
- 3-Hour Private Sunset Boat Tour With Dinner in Bodrum: $241
- Private Sunset Boat Tour in Bodrum With Dinner: $241
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Luxor
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Luxor.
- Luxury Nile Sunset Felucca Sail | Private Dinner - Hotel Transfer: $15
- Tourist market,local food tour,the gym and coffee in Luxor: $19
- Luxor West Bank By Night and Alabaster Museum Tour with Dinner: $30
- Sunset Felucca on the Nile in Luxor with Optional Lunch or Dinner: $35
- Traditional Egyptian Cooking Experience with Luxor Local Family: $35
- Eat Like a Local:Traditional Egyptian Food / Dinner at Local Family Home - Luxor: $36
- Riding a felucca at Sunset and Dinner an Egyptian House in Luxor: $40
- 3 Hours Culinary Journey with Family Food Tour in Luxor: $40
- Nile River Lunch or Dinner Cruise in Luxor (private Tour): $44
- Sunset Felucca Ride and Banana Island with Lunch or Dinner Luxor: $45
- Private Luxor Temple Night Tour with Sunset Felucca & Dinner: $55
- Desert Dinner or Overnight Stay Under the Stars from Luxor: $60
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bodrum $21Luxor $9.72
Tours and Activities in Bodrum
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Bodrum.
- Authentic Ottoman Style Hammam Experience: $18
- Turkish Bath Hamam Spa Experience: $18
- Private Turkish Carpet Experience - Exclusive Shopping Tour: $20
- Orak Island Boat Tour with Swim Stops and Lunch: $22
- Bodrum Boat Tour with Lunch: Beaches and Islands: $27
- Orakadasi Boat Tour From Bodrum (Maldives of Turkey) With Lunch: $28
- Karaada Boat Cruise with Lunch: $29
- Bodrum Orak Island Boat Cruise with Lunch and Swimming: $30
- Cleopatra Island Tour with Lunch and Swimming Stops: $31
- Bodrum Aquarium Bay Tour with Lunch & Swimming Stops: $31
- Orak Island Boat Tour with Lunch & Swimming: $34
- Orak Island, German Bay & Red Bay Boat Tour w/ Lunch: $35
Typical Entertainment Prices in Luxor
Here are a few typical costs in Luxor for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Boat Ride (for 2)$0.53
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Temple Karnak for Two$2.56
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Camel Ride for Two$1.18
Tours and Activities in Luxor
Here are a few actual costs in Luxor for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- (2 nights / 3 days )Nile cruise from Luxor to aswan: $300
- 1-Day Day Tour from Temples of Luxor to Aswan: $179
- 2 Day Luxor Private Tour East and West Banks: $58
- 2 Day Private Luxor Tour includes Balloon Ride Esna temple&other: $290
- 2 Days Luxor Private Tour East and West Bank Highlights: $35
- 2 Days Luxor Tour Discover Egyptian Civilization of the West Bank: $177
- 2 Days Luxor Tour Including king's Valley, and Artisans Valley: $99
- 2 Days Private Guided tour King's Valley king Tut tomb Light Show: $75
- 2 Days Private Luxor Tour: $122
- 2 Days Private Luxor Tour with Lunch And Stay &Felucca ride: $249
- 2 Days Private Tour Karnak & Luxor Temples, and Luxor West bank: $101
- 2 Days Sightseeing Tour of Luxor Highlights: $140
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBodrum $9.22Luxor $2.91
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bodrum and Luxor, we can see that Bodrum is more expensive. And not only is Luxor much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Bodrum is in Europe 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 Bodrum would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bodrum than you might in Luxor.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bodrum Expensive? and Is Luxor Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bodrum or Luxor?
Luxor has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Bodrum. When comparing the sizes of Bodrum and Luxor, 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.
When is the best time to visit Bodrum or Luxor?
Bodrum has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Luxor experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Bodrum or Luxor in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Bodrum as well as Luxor. The warm climate attracts visitors to Luxor throughout the year.
The heat can be very extreme in Luxor. Bodrum is cooler than Luxor in the summer. The daily temperature in Bodrum averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Luxor fluctuates around 33°C (91°F).
Bodrum usually gets more rain in July than Luxor. Bodrum gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Luxor receives 0 mm (0 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBodrum 27°C (81°F)Luxor 33°C (91°F)
Should I visit Bodrum or Luxor in the Autumn?
Both Luxor and Bodrum are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Luxor because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the autumn, Bodrum is cooler than Luxor. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Bodrum in October average around 19°C (66°F), and Luxor averages at about 25°C (77°F).
In October, Bodrum usually receives more rain than Luxor. Bodrum gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Luxor receives 1 mm (0 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBodrum 19°C (66°F)Luxor 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Bodrum or Luxor in the Winter?
Both Luxor and Bodrum during the winter are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Luxor year-round.
In January, Bodrum is generally cooler than Luxor. Daily temperatures in Bodrum average around 10°C (50°F), and Luxor fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Bodrum. Bodrum usually gets more rain in January than Luxor. Bodrum gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Luxor receives 0 mm (0 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBodrum 10°C (50°F)Luxor 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Bodrum or Luxor in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Bodrum and Luxor. Luxor attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Bodrum is much colder than Luxor in the spring. The daily temperature in Bodrum averages around 15°C (59°F) in April, and Luxor fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
In April, Bodrum usually receives more rain than Luxor. Bodrum gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Luxor receives 0 mm (0 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBodrum 15°C (59°F)Luxor 25°C (77°F)
Typical Weather for Luxor and Bodrum
| Bodrum | Luxor | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
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