Which place is cheaper, Cordoba or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cairo or Cordoba?
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 Cordoba 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 Cordoba?
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.
Cordoba
Cordoba is a Spanish city located in the southern province of Andalusia. With a culture embedded in Islamic heritage, the city is home to many architectural gems, the most significant being La Mezquita. Andalucía's major river, the Guadalquivir, flows just below the Mezquita, and the riverfront streets are bustling with lively restaurants and bars. Other popular centers of activity include the Jewish Quarter, Muslim Quarter, and the Old City.
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 from Madrid, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Barcelona.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $17Cordoba $136
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $17, while the average daily cost in Cordoba is $136. 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 Cordoba in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $9.36Cordoba $73
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $19Cordoba $146
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Cordoba
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Cordoba? 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 Cordoba Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $2.99Cordoba $30
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:
- Private Departure Transfer from Cairo or Giza Hotels to Cairo Airport: $5.00
- Private transfer from Cairo Airport to the hotel in Cairo or Giza: $9.00
- Private Transfer to Cairo and Giza from Cairo Airport: $9.00
- Private Arrival or Departure Cairo Airport Transfer: $9.50
- Pickup transfer from Radisson Blu Hotel, Cairo Heliopolis to Cairo airport: $9.60
- Private transfer from Cairo Airport to Windsor Hotel Cairo: $9.60
- Private Pickup transfer from Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski to Cairo airport: $9.60
- Private Pickup transfer from Novotel Cairo El Borg to Cairo airport: $9.60
- Private Pickup transfer from Cairo Pyramids Hotel to Cairo airport: $9.60
- Private Pickup transfer from Osiris Hotel to Cairo airport: $9.60
- Private transfer from Cairo Airport to Hotel Royal: $9.60
- Private transfer from Cairo Airport to Cairo Paradise Hotel: $9.60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cordoba
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cordoba:
- Cordoba to Granada Private Transfer: $241
- Private Transfer IN or OUT in Upscale Vehicle with Professional Driver: $132
- Guided tour of Medina Azahara with transfer from Córdoba: $27
- Medina Azahara Cordoba, with Transfer by Bus: $34
- Private Transfer from Córdoba to Malaga (AGP) Airport: $295
- Private transfer in Cordoba from Airport or Train Station: $72
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Cordoba?
Prices for flights to both Cordoba 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 $4.75Cordoba $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
Typical Food Prices in Cordoba
Some typical examples of dining costs in Cordoba are as follows:
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Ice Cream$1.93
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cordoba
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cordoba.
- Paella and Salmorejo 2-Hour Cooking Class in Córdoba: $49
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $5.75Cordoba $26
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:
- Dahshur Pyramids Entry Tickets: $4.25
- Baron Palace Entry Tickets : $4.60
- Cairo Shopping tour Private Papyrus Essential oils Bazar Cotton : $4.70
- Prince Mohamed Ali Palace Entry Ticket: $4.80
- 3-Hour Private Tour of Papyrus and Perfumes in Ancient Egypt: $5.00
- All Inclusive Tour to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis, and Saqqara: $5.00
- New Grand Egyptian Museum Tour with optional the pyramids tour..: $5.00
- Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hasan Entry Ticket: $5.10
- Baron Empain Palace Entry Tickets: $5.15
- Serapeum Of Saqqara Entry Tickets: $7.00
- Cairo Shopping Tour.: $7.00
- El Sultan Hassan Mosque Entry Ticket: $7.08
Typical Entertainment Prices in Cordoba
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Cordoba are as follows:
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Garden Entrance Fee$6.43
Tours and Activities in Cordoba
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Cordoba are as follows:
- Córdoba Scavenger Hunt and City Highlights Walking Tour: $8.95
- Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba Guided Tour : $15
- Medina azahara night experience without transportation: $15
- Cordoba's Authentic Patios: 2-Hour Tour with Tickets: $15
- Patios tour in Cordoba: $16
- Cordoba Jewish Quartier Guided Tour: $16
- Visit in Spanish to the Cathedral Mosque. Does not include entrance ticket: $19
- Guided Tour to the Popular Patios of Cordoba: $20
- Alcazar of Cordoba Small Group Tour with Skip the Line Ticket: $20
- Cordoba Old Town Evening Walking Tour: $20
- Authentic Patios of Cordoba Guided Tour: $20
- Alcazar Skip the Line Guided Tour: $20
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.17Cordoba $40
Sample the Local Flavors in Cordoba
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Cordoba:
- Evening Wine Tasting Córdoba: $26
- Evening Local Wine Tasting in Córdoba: $39
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Cordoba, we can see that Cordoba 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 Cordoba 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 Cordoba would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Cordoba 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 Cordoba Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Cordoba?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Cordoba. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Cordoba, 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 Cordoba?
Cordoba 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 Cordoba in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Cordoba. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Also, the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Cordoba this time of year.
In July, Cairo is generally around the same temperature as Cordoba. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 28°C (82°F), and Cordoba fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cordoba this time of the year. In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Cordoba during summer. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies, while Cordoba receives 358 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Cairo usually receives less rain than Cordoba. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Cordoba 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Cordoba in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Cordoba. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many travelers come to Cordoba for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
Cairo is a little warmer than Cordoba in the autumn. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 23°C (73°F) in October, and Cordoba fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cordoba. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the autumn, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Cordoba. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cordoba receives 202 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in October than Cordoba. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Cordoba 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Cordoba in the Winter?
Both Cordoba and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year. Also, many visitors come to Cordoba in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In the winter, Cairo is a little warmer than Cordoba. Typically, the winter temperatures in Cairo in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Cordoba averages at about 10°C (50°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Cordoba during winter. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies, while Cordoba receives 162 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Cairo usually receives less rain than Cordoba. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Cordoba 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Cordoba in the Spring?
Both Cordoba and Cairo during the spring 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 Cordoba for the natural beauty during these months.
In April, Cairo is generally a little warmer than Cordoba. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 21°C (70°F), and Cordoba fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
In Cordoba, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the spring, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Cordoba. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cordoba receives 203 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in April than Cordoba. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Cordoba 16°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Cordoba and Cairo
| Cairo | Cordoba | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 14°C (56°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
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