Which place is cheaper, Lake Garda or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cairo or Lake Garda?
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 Lake Garda 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 Lake Garda?
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.
Lake Garda
As a gentle Mediterranean wind touches your skin, the aromatic fragrances of olive and lemon trees fill the air. Surrounded by lush gardens and Italian architecture in its ancient tans and beiges, you look to the horizon and find a paradise before your eyes: a shimmering lake, misty mountaintops, and a clear blue sky. Lake Garda is a popular holiday destination for locals of the Lombardy region and tourists alike. It has been shown that about 7% of Italy's tourists head straight for these gleaming blue shores. The largest lake in Italy, Lake Garda is located about halfway in between Brescia and Verona and between Venezia and Milano. Because it is surrounded by several different districts - Lombardy, Trentino, Alto, and the Veneto - Lake Garda is a culmination of culture that attracts cosmopolitan crowds. The lake is an ancient natural treasure Italy holds dear, with documents referring to Lake Garda dating as far back as the eighteenth century. The name "Garda" comes from the Germanic word "warda," which means "place of guard." Whether you are staying at one of the many luxurious resorts in Riva del Garda or are simply getting a pedicure in spa town Sirmione, Lake Garda continues to preserve its elegance and sophistication throughout the years.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best Tours for Seniors to Italy, and The Best Contiki Tours to Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $17Lake Garda $178
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $17, while the average daily cost in Lake Garda is $178. 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 Lake Garda in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $9.36Lake Garda $90
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $19Lake Garda $180
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Lake Garda
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Lake Garda? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $2.99Lake Garda $70
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 Lake Garda
Also for Lake Garda, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Verona VRN Airport to Lake Garda: $109
- Verona Opera Arena: Transfer from Lake Garda & Opera Ticket: $128
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Lake Garda?
Prices for flights to both Lake Garda 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 $4.75Lake Garda $45
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 Lake Garda
For Lake Garda, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 3 Hour Fresh Pasta and Tiramisù Private Cooking Class with Meal : $65
- Valpolicella Wine and Food Tour: $75
- Cusina - Cooking Class: Fresh Pasta with wine tasting: $86
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Cecina with Show Cooking: $93
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $5.75Lake Garda $32
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 Lake Garda
For Lake Garda, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Gardaland SEA LIFE Aquarium: Open Date Entry Ticket: $9.62
- Lake Garda Mini Cruise: Sirmione Peninsula: $13
- Hotel Villa Cariola Pool Entry Ticket: $20
- From San Felice del Benaco: Islands Boat Tour: $27
- Sunset Tour in Sirmione : $27
- Tour in the Winery and tasting: $32
- Bardolino: Vineyard Tour with Wine, Olive Oil & Food Tasting: $37
- Lazise: Beekeeping Farm Tour and Tasting Experience: $42
- Beekeeping Farm Tour and Tasting Experience in Lazise: $43
- Winery Tour and Tasting of Garda Wines in Lazise: $44
- Guided Boat Cruise to Sirmione from Garda/Bardolino: $48
- From Garda/Bardolino: 4-hour Guided Boat Cruise to Sirmione: $49
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.17Lake Garda $21
Sample the Local Flavors in Lake Garda
Also in Lake Garda, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Bardolino: Wine tasting at Cantina Valetti: $26
- Wine Tasting and Tour of Lugana Wines in Sirmione: $32
- Wine Tasting with Local Food in Lazise Countryside: $32
- Vineyards Tour and Wine Tasting: $42
- Garda Hills Wine Tour and Tasting: $42
- Wine Tasting in Historical Center of Lazise: $44
- Art Experience with Food and Wine Tasting in Lazise: $55
- E-Bike Tour and wine tasting in Lazise Countryside: $87
- E-Bike Tour and Wine Tasting in Lazise: $87
- Lazise: Bike Tour and Wine Tasting: $90
- Castles boat tour with Bardolino wine tasting and nibbles: $98
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Lake Garda, we can see that Lake Garda 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 Lake Garda 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 Lake Garda would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lake Garda 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 Lake Garda Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Cairo or Lake Garda?
Lake Garda 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 Lake Garda in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Lake Garda. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many visitors come to Lake Garda in the summer for the beaches, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Cairo is a little warmer than Lake Garda. Typically, the summer temperatures in Cairo in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Lake Garda averages at about 24°C (75°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Lake Garda. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the summer, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Lake Garda. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lake Garda receives 286 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in July than Lake Garda. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Lake Garda receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Lake Garda 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Lake Garda in the Autumn?
Both Lake Garda 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 Lake Garda for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In October, Cairo is generally much warmer than Lake Garda. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 23°C (73°F), and Lake Garda fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Lake Garda during autumn. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies, while Lake Garda receives 137 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than Lake Garda. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Lake Garda receives 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Lake Garda 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Lake Garda in the Winter?
Both Lake Garda 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 Lake Garda because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
The weather in Lake Garda can be very cold. Cairo is much warmer than Lake Garda in the winter. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Lake Garda fluctuates around 2°C (36°F).
It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the winter, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Lake Garda. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lake Garda receives 98 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in January than Lake Garda. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Lake Garda receives 55 mm (2.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Lake Garda 2°C (36°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Lake Garda in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Lake Garda. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Also, the beaches and the natural beauty are the main draw to Lake Garda this time of year.
In the spring, Cairo is much warmer than Lake Garda. Typically, the spring temperatures in Cairo in April average around 21°C (70°F), and Lake Garda averages at about 13°C (55°F).
In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Lake Garda during spring. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Lake Garda receives 169 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Cairo usually receives less rain than Lake Garda. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Lake Garda receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Lake Garda 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Lake Garda and Cairo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 55 mm (2.1 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 88 mm (3.4 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
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