Which place is cheaper, Granada or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cairo or Granada?
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 Granada 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 Granada?
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.
Granada
Granada is a city of southern Spain located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in the autonomous community of Andalucia. Perhaps the most notable feature of the city is its medieval architecture that dates to the Moorish occupation of Spain. Each example stands from another time and place, strong fortresses and castles against the backdrop of lumbering mountains. Yet they are surrounded by a city thriving with modern day quirks. From castles and fortresses to bars, restaurants, and cafes, Granada is a unique setting for an otherworldly getaway.
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 Madrid, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Barcelona.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $17Granada $132
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $17, while the average daily cost in Granada is $132. 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 Granada in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $9.36Granada $63
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $19Granada $126
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Granada
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Granada? 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 Granada Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $2.99Granada $23
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
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Granada
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Granada are as follows:
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7 Trip Bus Pass$5.36
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Granada
Also for Granada, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Cordoba and its Mosque from Granada with Private Transfer: $262
- From Transfer to Seville with Cordoba Guided Tour: $749
- From Granada; Private transfer to Sierra Nevada (all hotels): $171
- Granada - Jaén Airport Transfers in a VIP coach: $235
- Granada Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $45
- Granada Luxury Private Airport Transfer: $214
- Granada Private Intercity Transfer to Malaga: $175
- Granada Private Transfer from the city centre to Granada Airport: $55
- Granada airport private arrival transfer, Mercedes Sedan: $142
- Granada airport private arrival transfer, Mercedes minivan: $218
- Granada to Cordoba Private Transfer: $265
- Granada to Malaga Airport Private Transfer: $229
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Granada?
Prices for flights to both Granada 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 $4.75Granada $39
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 Granada
For Granada, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Sangria$2.68
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Sandwich to go$3.21
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Bocadillo & Drink$6.70
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Granada
For Granada, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Sacromonte Caves Flamenco Show with Dinner: $62
- Dinner and Show flamenco in the Albayzin Granada: $62
- Walking Food Tour: $75
- 2-Day Geopark Desert, Ancient Culture and Food Tour: $169
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $5.75Granada $30
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 Granada
For Granada, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $3.21
- Sacromonte Caves Museum Admission Ticket: $5.35
- Granada City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.42
- Sacromonte Abbey Entry Ticket with Audio Guide: $6.42
- Granada Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.55
- Granada City Train 1 or 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Ticket: $7.49
- Self-Guided City Exploration Smartphone Audio Tour: $7.99
- Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.75
- Granada (Alhambra): Scavenger Hunt and Self-Guided Tour: $8.75
- Albaicín and Sacromonte’s Iconic Sights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $8.99
- Historic Center and Lower Albaicin Walking Tour: $9.62
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.17Granada $26
Sample the Local Flavors in Granada
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Granada:
- Granada Traditional Tapas and Wine Tour - by Oh My Good Guide!: $77
- BEST OF Flamenco, Tapas and Wine Tour: $100
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Granada, we can see that Granada 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 Granada 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 Granada would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Granada 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 Granada Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Granada?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Granada. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Granada, 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 Granada?
Granada 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 Granada in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Granada. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many visitors come to Granada in the summer for the hiking and the family-friendly experiences.
Cairo is a little warmer than Granada in the summer. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Granada fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Granada. 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 Granada. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Granada receives 348 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in July than Granada. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Granada receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Granada 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Granada in the Autumn?
Both Granada 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, most visitors come to Granada for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In the autumn, Cairo is a little warmer than Granada. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Cairo in October average around 23°C (73°F), and Granada averages at about 19°C (67°F).
It's quite sunny in Granada. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Granada during autumn. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies, while Granada receives 213 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than Granada. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Granada receives 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Granada 19°C (67°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Granada in the Winter?
Both Granada 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. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Granada because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In January, Cairo is generally a little warmer than Granada. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 14°C (57°F), and Granada fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).
It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the winter, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Granada. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Granada receives 171 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in January than Granada. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Granada receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Granada 12°C (54°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Granada in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Granada. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Also, the natural beauty are the main draw to Granada this time of year.
Cairo is a little warmer than Granada in the spring. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 21°C (70°F) in April, and Granada fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Granada this time of the year. In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Granada during spring. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Granada receives 220 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Cairo usually receives less rain than Granada. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Granada receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Granada 16°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Granada and Cairo
| Cairo | Granada | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 25°C (78°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 115 mm (4.5 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
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