Which place is cheaper, Avignon or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cairo or Avignon?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Cairo and Avignon 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: Cairo or Avignon?
Cairo
Cairo is the chaotic capital city of Egypt. With a population of more than 16 million, it is one of the largest cities in both Africa and the Middle East. As a traveler, you're likely to arrive and leave from here and you'll get your first orientation to the area during the chaotic and congestion filled taxi ride from the airport.
Avignon
Avignon is a beautiful medieval walled city southeast of Paris. Often referred to as the City of Popes due to the large number of popes who have resided there over the years, Avignon boasts a wonderful history of art and culture. Located on the leafy banks of the Rhone, it is probably best-known these days for the children's song - Sur le pont d'Avignon. But for several decades in the 14th century it was the capital of Christendom, after Pope Clement V moved his court here to avoid the chaos in Rome. The legacy of that papal schism can be seen today in the city's Unesco-protected architecture, including the vast Palais des Papes. And nearby Chateauneuf-du-Pape, site of a now-ruined castle built by a later pope, still produces acclaimed red wines. The city's intact ramparts and pedestrianized center lend Avignon a small-town, medieval feel. Yet each summer, the city goes totally 21st century, as thousands of visitors descend for a contemporary performing arts extravaganza, the Festival d'Avignon. History surrounds you, sharing its secrets as you roam Avignon's quiet, shaded, cobblestone streets. Decorated with gorgeous fountains, avenues and squares, although Avignon is quite a big township, you'll see that this beautiful walled city still maintains its small town charm.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical 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 dayCairo $17Avignon $751
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $17, while the average daily cost in Avignon is $751. 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 Cairo and Avignon in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $9.36Avignon $694
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $19Avignon $1,388
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Avignon
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Avignon? 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: Cairo Hotel Prices and Avignon Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $2.99Avignon $22
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Cairo
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Cairo are as follows:
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Metro Ride$0.08
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Taxi Ride$0.32
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cairo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:
- transfer from Cairo airport to the hotel in Cairo or Giza: $20
- private transfer from or to cairo international Airport: $15
- private tour to Abusimble transfer to Luxor and visiting Edfu : $175
- VIP Meet and Assist at Cairo Airport with Private Hotel Transfer: $35
- Two-Day Private City Tour of Cairo, Giza Pyramids and Saqqara+Airport Transfer: $220
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Cairo HTL-APT (CAI): $33
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Cairo APT-HTL (CAI): $33
- Transfer your private departure from your hotel to Cairo Airport: $20
- Transfer from Hurghada to Luxor (sharing ): $109
- Transfer from Hurghada to Cairo by van : $235
- Transfer from Cairo to Ain El Sokhna : $70
- Transfer from Cairo or Giza Hotels to Cairo Airport: $11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Avignon
Also for Avignon, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Arrival Priate Transfer Avignon Airport AVN to Avignon City by Luxury Van: $132
- Arrival Private Transfer Avignon Airport AVN to Avignon City by Business Car: $91
- Arrival Private Transfer Avignon Airport AVN to Avignon City by Luxury Minibus: $241
- Departure Private Transfer Avignon City to Avignon Airport AVN by Business Car: $91
- Departure Private Transfer Avignon City to Avignon Airport AVN by Luxury Minibus: $241
- Departure Private Transfer Avignon City to Avignon Airport AVN by Luxury Van: $132
- Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Avignon - Round-Trip Transfer: $233
- Private Departure Transfer from Avignon to Marseille Airport MRS: $117
- Private transfer Marseille - Avignon: $428
- Transfer Avignon to Vaison la Romaine and surroundings: $164
- Transfer Vaison la Romaine and surroundings to Avignon: $164
- Transfert Avignon Marseille : $273
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Avignon?
Prices for flights to both Avignon and Cairo 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 dayCairo $4.75Avignon $36
Typical Food Prices in Cairo
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Cairo:
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Juice$0.04
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cairo
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cairo.
- Cairo/Giza: Nile Sunset, Dinner Cruise, Show & Private Transfer : $9.63
- Cairo Dinner Cruise, Belly Dancer Show With Pickup Service: $11
- Dinner Cruise on the Nile River: $12
- Nile Sunset, Dinner Cruise, Show and Private Transfer: $16
- VIP tour Giza pyramids ,Sphinx, Quad bike ,Camel, Dinner cruise : $19
- Private Expert tour Giza Pyramids ,Sphinx ,Nile Dinner Cruise & Belly Dancer: $19
- food tour private tour from cairo or giza hotel: $19
- Giza Pyramids, Camel Ride, Quad Bike, Night and Dinner Cruise on Nile: $19
- Private Cairo Food Tour : $20
- All inclusive Tour to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & ATV &Dinner cruise : $20
- Giza pyramids and Nile dinner cruise private tour from Cairo Giza hotels: $22
- Private Cairo food tour and Egyptian tea: $22
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Avignon
For Avignon, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Avignon Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience : $98
- Cooking workshop with an exceptional chef in Avignon: $207
- Cooking lessons: $213
- Cooking Class and Lunch with a Local Chef: $403
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $5.75Avignon $16
Typical Entertainment Prices in Cairo
Here are a few typical costs in Cairo for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Entry to Camel Market for Two$0.84
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Egyptian Museum Entry for Two$6.49
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- ( Stopover Tour Of Cairo ) Private All Inc.Pyramids,Camel Ride,Museum& Lunch: $180
- 2 Days 1 Nights Tour package to Saint-Catherine from Cairo : $300
- 2-Day Ancient Egypt Tour with Pyramids and Museums: $219
- 2-Days Tour at Cairo & Giza: $86
- 3-Day Private Tour in Cairo : $196
- 3-Day Tour at Cairo & Giza : $200
- 3-Days Tour at Cairo (Customized Package): $229
- 4-Day Tours at Cairo & Giza & Alexandria: $209
- 8-Hour Private Tour Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum and local Bazaars: $26
- All Inclusive 2-Day Private Tour to All Pyramids and Cairo and 2 evenings: $299
- All Inclusive Full-Day Tour to Pyramids, Museum, mosque and Felucca: $79
- All Inclusive day tour to Giza pyramids, Egyptian museum and Felucca : $88
Tours and Activities in Avignon
For Avignon, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Glanum Archaeological Site Entrance Ticket: $9.82
- Avignon Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $9.84
- Ticket for the Gourmet Journey at Maison Brotte: $17
- All About Avignon Tour: $21
- Around The Palace Tour: $31
- La Noctambule du Pape Night Tour: $37
- Chocolate and Wine Pairing Experience in Châteauneuf-du-Pape: $44
- A Tour in Provence in a typical French motorized bike : the Solex: $46
- Half-Day Tour from St Rémy-de-Provence by Electric Bike with Carrière de Lumiere: $49
- City Walking Tour with Popes Palace Entry: $74
- Avignon Walking Tour including Pope's Palace: $75
- Lavender Beauty Small Group Half Day Tour from Avignon: $76
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.17Avignon $17
Sample the Local Flavors in Avignon
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Avignon:
- Wine tasting in Sablet: $3.26
- THE CUBE: Private Tour Of Semi-Gravity Cubist Cellar with Wine Tasting: $11
- Provence and Wine Tasting by E-Bike from Saint-Rémy-de-Provence: $65
- E-bike tour and wine tasting from Vaison la Romaine: $65
- Half-Day Provence Pont du Gard and Wine Tasting Tour from Avignon: $87
- From Morning Wine Tour to Châteauneuf du Pape: $95
- Morning Wine Tour to Chateauneuf du Pape from Avignon: $97
- From Afternoon Wine Tour Châteauneuf du Pape: $102
- Afternoon Wine Tour to Chateauneuf du Pape from Avignon: $104
- Roman heritages and Chateauneuf du Pape Wine Tour from Avignon: $131
- Chateauneuf-du-Pape Prestige Wine Tour from Avignon: $152
- 8 Hours Private Wine Tour in Châteauneuf du Pape: $164
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Avignon, we can see that Avignon is more expensive. And not only is Cairo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Cairo is in Africa and Avignon 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 Cairo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cairo 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 Avignon would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Avignon than you might in Cairo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Cairo Expensive? and Is Avignon Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Avignon?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 90 times larger than the population of Avignon. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Avignon, 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 Cairo or Avignon?
Avignon has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Cairo experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Cairo or Avignon in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Avignon. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many travelers come to Avignon for the small town charm and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Cairo is generally a little warmer than Avignon. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 28°C (82°F), and Avignon fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Avignon. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the summer, Cairo often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Avignon. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Avignon receives 354 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in July than Avignon. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Avignon receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Avignon 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Avignon in the Autumn?
Both Avignon and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year. Also, many visitors come to Avignon in the autumn for the shopping scene and the small town atmosphere.
Cairo is a little warmer than Avignon in the autumn. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 23°C (73°F) in October, and Avignon fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Avignon during autumn. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies, while Avignon receives 178 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Avignon. In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than Avignon. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Avignon receives 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Avignon 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Avignon in the Winter?
Both Avignon and Cairo during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Cairo because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, most visitors come to Avignon for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
In the winter, Cairo is much warmer than Avignon. Typically, the winter temperatures in Cairo in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Avignon averages at about 7°C (44°F).
It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the winter, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Avignon. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Avignon receives 146 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in January than Avignon. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Avignon receives 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Avignon 7°C (44°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Avignon in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Avignon. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Furthermore, the spring months attract visitors to Avignon because of the small town charm.
In April, Cairo is generally much warmer than Avignon. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 21°C (70°F), and Avignon fluctuates around 13°C (56°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Avignon this time of the year. In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Avignon during spring. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Avignon receives 218 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Cairo usually receives less rain than Avignon. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Avignon receives 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Avignon 13°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Avignon and Cairo
| Cairo | Avignon | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 60 mm (2.3 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
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