Which place is cheaper, Bath or Cairo?
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 Cairo or Bath?
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 Bath 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 Bath?
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.
Bath
Bath is most famous as a historic spa city, and as such, it has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is only 100 miles west of London and it is a wonderful, historic city with excellent architecture and great hot springs. It's a popular travel destination for international visitors and Brits alike. It is charmingly positioned in the rolling hills of the Somerset countryside just south of the Cotswolds. The city itself has a population of about 80,000 and gives you a sampling of attractions including a range of restaurants, theaters, pubs, and museums.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Edinburgh, and The Best 10-Day Tours from London.
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Cairo Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $30Bath $232
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $30, while the average daily cost in Bath is $232. 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 Bath in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $10Bath $106
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $20Bath $212
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Bath
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Bath? 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 Bath Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $3.46Bath $35
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$0.29
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cairo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:
- transfer from Cairo airport, Cairo & Giza hotels to Alexandria: $55
- transfer from Cairo airport to the hotel in Cairo or Giza: $20
- private transfer from Cairo to Alexandria: $95
- one transfer from airport to Cairo Giza hotels or hotels to Cairo airport: $20
- Welcome to Private Airport Pickup & Transfer: $30
- VIP Meet and assist with transfer from Cairo and SPX Airport: $14
- VIP Meet and Greet Private Hotel Transfer From Cairo Airport: $19
- VIP Meet and Assist at Cairo Airport with Private Hotel Transfer: $35
- VIP Ain Sokhna Red Sea Day Trip from Cairo with Private Transfer: $90
- Transfers From Cairo Airport: $13
- Transfer within Cairo from Cairo Airport (Private): $35
- Transfer from Hurghada to Luxor city by private Cars: $170
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bath
Also for Bath, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- "Private Transfer: London Heathrow Airport to Bath".: $210
- Bus Transfer to/from Bristol Airport: $25
- LHR to Bath Executive SUV Transfer: $794
- Private Transfer: From Bath to London Heathrow Airport.: $212
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Bath?
Prices for flights to both Bath 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 $16Bath $101
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.
- Dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer show on Nile river: $4.00
- Cairo dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer show on Nile river: $6.30
- Quad Bike ATV ,Camel Ride ,Nile Dinner Cruise Belly dancer show: $6.30
- 2 Hour Cairo Dinner Cruise on Nile river with live band: $6.30
- Private Nile Cruise with Dinner and Folk Show from Cairo: $6.82
- night-tour Nile dinner cruise with open buffet and belly dancer: $7.20
- Cairo Dinner Cruise in Nile River With Belly Dancer & Tanora show: $7.20
- Cairo Nile Dinner Cruise Belly Dancer Tanora Show Dinner Buffet: $8.10
- Giza Pyramids Sphinx Camel ATV Bike Shopping Nile Dinner Cruise: $8.10
- Giza pyramids, Sphinx, ATV bike,Camel ride,Dinner cruise&shopping: $8.10
- food tour private tour from cairo or giza hotel: $8.10
- Cairo Dinner Cruise show with belly dancer show on Nile river: $8.10
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $8.27Bath $22
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$0.76
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Egyptian Museum Entry for Two$5.89
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- “Cairo Private Tour: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & GEM Museum”: $160
- "The Great Pyramids & Grand Museum: Luxury Private Day Tour": $60
- ( Stopover Tour Of Cairo ) Private All Inc.Pyramids,Camel Ride,Museum& Lunch: $180
- (Egypt jewel) Day Tour To Giza Pyramids, Museum, Mosque &Felucca: $55
- 01 Day Tour to Alexandria from Cairo: $246
- 01 Day Tour to Pyramids Of Giza Memphis And Sakkara: $86
- 1 Day Private Tour to Alexandria from Cairo: $100
- 1 Day tour to Alexandria from Cairo: $30
- 1 Hour ATV Quad Bike Private Tour Around Giza Pyramids: $30
- 1 Hour Adventure In The Nile River By Nile Taxi In Cairo: $60
- 1 Hour Adventure In The Nile River By Nile Taxi In Cairo: $60
- 1 Hour adventure in the Nile River By Nile Taxi In Cairo: $60
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bath
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Bath's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Thermal Bath Spa$47
Tours and Activities in Bath
For Bath, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Discover Bath and Somerset: A Self-Guided Tour: $4.69
- Bridgerton Filming Locations Tour in Bath: $6.00
- Bath Iconic Landmarks and Hidden Gems Self Guided Walking Tour: $6.80
- A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Wells' Cloisters and Cathedrals: $6.99
- Highlights from Bath’s Canal Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $7.99
- Romans, Royals and Regency Bath Self Guided Tour with App: $8.99
- Bridgeton Walking Tour with an APP: $9.99
- Bath : 2 Hour Historic Walking Tour With An App: $9.99
- Wells Highlights and Heritage: An Audio Tour: $9.99
- Walpurga’s Wells: AudioTour of Murders, Plagues and Hangmen: $9.99
- Bath Bridgeton Shoot Locations Walking Tour with an APP: $9.99
- The Splendour of Georgian and Victorian Era A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $12
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.34Bath $18
Sample the Local Flavors in Cairo
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cairo:
- Pub Crawl and Speakeasy Bar Tour with 2 Free Drinks: $70
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Bath, we can see that Bath 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 Bath 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 Bath would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bath 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 Bath Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Bath?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 80 times larger than the population of Bath. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Bath, 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.