Which place is cheaper, Hermanus or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cairo or Hermanus?
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 Hermanus 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 Hermanus?
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.
Hermanus
Hermanus is located on the southern coast of the Western Cape region of South Africa, situated right on the Atlantic Ocean. The area is famous for being the summer home to the Southern Right Whales who migrate there from the Antarctic every September. Hermanus offers incredible natural scenery and great opportunities for adventure seekers. The best time to visit is during their winter and spring, which runs from April through October. This is the driest time of year, meaning wildlife is easier to spot and the heat is much more bearable!
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best Budget Safaris in South Africa, and The Best Luxury Tours to South Africa.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $17Hermanus $67
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $17, while the average daily cost in Hermanus is $67. 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 Hermanus in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $9.36Hermanus $25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $19Hermanus $50
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Hermanus
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Hermanus? 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 Hermanus Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $2.99Hermanus $8.04
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
- Private transfer from Cairo Airport to Hotel Royal: $9.60
- Private transfer from Cairo Airport to Novotel Cairo El Borg: $9.60
- Private Pickup transfer from InterContinental Cairo Citystars to Cairo airport: $9.60
- Private Pickup transfer from Marriott Mena House, Cairo to Cairo airport: $9.60
- Private transfer from Cairo Airport to InterContinental Cairo Citystars: $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
- Pickup transfer from Radisson Blu Hotel, Cairo Heliopolis to Cairo airport: $9.60
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Hermanus?
Prices for flights to both Hermanus 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 $4.75Hermanus $38
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $5.75Hermanus -
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
- Baron Palace Skip the line Access Entry Tickets: $7.08
Tours and Activities in Hermanus
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Hermanus are as follows:
- Hermanus Whale Watching Day Tour: $24
- Whale Watching Walking Tours (Land-Based) - from JUNE 2024: $54
- Hermanus Land based Whale Walking Tour with Dave de Beer: $70
- Boat Based Whale Watching Experience: $74
- Hermanus Food and Culture Tour: $74
- Shark Cage Diving - Adventure Meets Conservation!: $134
- Hermanus Whale Watching Experience: $173
- Half-Day Private Tour to Cape Peninsula with Local Guide: $269
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.17Hermanus -
Sample the Local Flavors in Hermanus
Also in Hermanus, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Vineyard Safari and Wine Tasting in Hermanus with Guide : $24
- Hemel-en-Aarde Wine Tour: $81
- Private Family Vineyard Safari and Wine Tasting: $148
- Whale Watching Boat Trip and Wine tasting ,Penguin: $167
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Hermanus, we can see that Hermanus is more expensive. And not only is Cairo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Hermanus would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Hermanus 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 Hermanus Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Hermanus?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 310 times larger than the population of Hermanus. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Hermanus, 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 Hermanus?
Hermanus 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 Hermanus in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Hermanus. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round.
In the summer, Cairo is a little warmer than Hermanus. Typically, the summer temperatures in Cairo in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Hermanus averages at about 21°C (70°F)in January.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Hermanus 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 Hermanus during summer. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies, while Hermanus receives 338 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Cairo usually receives less rain than Hermanusin January. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Hermanus receives 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryCairo 28°C (82°F)Hermanus 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Hermanus in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Hermanus. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Cairo is generally a little warmer than Hermanusin April. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 23°C (73°F), and Hermanus fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Hermanus. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the autumn, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Hermanusin April. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hermanus receives 233 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in October than Hermanusin April. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Hermanus receives 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilCairo 23°C (73°F)Hermanus 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Hermanus in the Winter?
Both Hermanus and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year.
Cairo is a little warmer than Hermanus in the winter. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Hermanus fluctuates around 13°C (55°F)in July.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Hermanus during winter. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies, while Hermanus receives 193 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Cairo usually receives less rain than Hermanusin July. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Hermanus receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyCairo 14°C (57°F)Hermanus 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Hermanus in the Spring?
Both Hermanus 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.
In the spring, Cairo is a little warmer than Hermanus. Typically, the spring temperatures in Cairo in April average around 21°C (70°F), and Hermanus averages at about 16°C (61°F)in October.
In Hermanus, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the spring, Cairo often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Hermanusin October. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hermanus receives 278 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in April than Hermanusin October. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Hermanus receives 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberCairo 21°C (70°F)Hermanus 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Hermanus and Cairo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) |
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