Which place is cheaper, Montpellier or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cairo or Montpellier?
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 Montpellier 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 Montpellier?
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.
Montpellier
Montpellier is the 8th largest city of France, and also has been the fastest growing city in the country over the past 25 years. Graceful and easy-going, Montpellier is a stylish metropolis with elegant buildings, grand hotels, private mansions, stately boulevards and shady backstreets, and gorgeous white-sand beaches on its doorstep. Unlike many southern towns, Montpellier has no Roman heritage. Instead it was founded in the 10th century by the counts of Toulouse and later became a prosperous trading port as well as a scholarly center - Europe's first medical school was established here in the 12th century. The population swelled in the 1960s when many French settlers left independent Algeria and relocated here, and it's now France's fastest-growing city and one of its most multicultural areas. Students make up over a third of the population, giving it a spirited vibe.
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 in France, and The Best 2-Week Tours in France.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $17Montpellier $126
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $17, while the average daily cost in Montpellier is $126. 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 Montpellier in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $9.36Montpellier $74
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $19Montpellier $148
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Montpellier
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Montpellier? 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 Montpellier Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $2.99Montpellier $28
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:
- Airport and excursion in Hurghada , Luxor or Cairo Transfer: $16
- Cairo Airport Arrival Transfer: $20
- Private Pickup transfer from Windsor Hotel Cairo to Cairo airport: $9.60
- Private Tour Giza Pyramids,Sphinx With Camel Ride,Lunch and Hotels Transfers: $27
- Private Transfer from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh : $290
- Private transfer from The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo to Cairo airport: $9.60
- Pyramids of Giza and Great Sphinx Half Day Tour With Private Guide & Transfers : $135
- Round-Trip Airport Transfer in Cairo or Giza: $49
- Transfer from Anywhere in Cairo to Cairo International Airport: $25
- Transfers From Cairo Airport: $10
- Private Transfer from/to Cairo International Airport: $26
- 01 way Private Transfer from your Hotel in Cairo to Cairo Airport: $10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montpellier
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Montpellier:
- Montpellier Private Transfer from Montpellier city centre to Montpellier Airport: $74
- Montpellier–Méditerranée Airport Transfer: $64
- Private Transfer from Sète Cruise Port to Marseille city hotels: $131
- Transfer Montpellier Airport and Beziers Airport: $49
- Transfer from Sète Port to Marseille Provence Airport MRS: $131
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Montpellier?
Prices for flights to both Montpellier 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 $4.75Montpellier $33
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 Montpellier
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Montpellier.
- Guided Food Tour With Local Snacks and Wine: $91
- Montpellier Food Tour: $93
- From Pic Saint-Loup Wine and Food Tour: $102
- Cooking workshop: $106
- Private cooking class with specialized chefs Montpellier: $108
- Fusion Food Cooking Class: $428
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $5.75Montpellier $13
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
Tours and Activities in Montpellier
Here are a few actual costs in Montpellier for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Legendary Montpellier, flexible legends and storytelling tour: $16
- CityTour and Photo Portraits Souvenirs in Montpellier: $38
- Half-Day Hiking Tour of Pic Saint Loup & Picnic: $64
- From Wine and Olive Tour: $75
- Small-Group Half-Day Languedoc Wine and Olive Tour from Montpellier: $80
- From Half-Day Vineyard & Pic Saint-Loup Tour: $80
- Montpellier Wine and Oyster Tour: $86
- Small-Group Half-Day Languedoc Wine and Oyster Tour from Montpellier: $95
- Winetour & food experience in Pic St Loup: $107
- Saint-Guilhem village and cave day tour : $142
- Photoshoot Experience: $159
- Private 2-hour Walking Tour of the Historical Center of Montpellier: $161
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.17Montpellier $16
Sample the Local Flavors in Montpellier
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Montpellier:
- The Châteaux of Grès de Montpellier & Wine Tasting: $80
- Small-Group Half-Day Châteaux of Montpellier Wine Tour: $84
- Small-Group Half-Day Languedoc Pic Saint-Loup Wine Tour from Montpellier: $84
- Wine tour in Pic Saint-Loup area: $142
- Half-Day Wine Tour with Lunch: $155
- Montpellier : half day wine tour in Camargue: $159
- Private Half-Day Languedoc Wine Tour from Sète: $240
- Sète: Private Half–Day Wine Tour: $353
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Montpellier, we can see that Montpellier 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 Montpellier 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 Montpellier would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Montpellier 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 Montpellier Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Montpellier?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Montpellier. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Montpellier, 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 Montpellier?
Montpellier 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 Montpellier in the Summer?
Both Montpellier and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year. Also, many travelers come to Montpellier for the beaches and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Cairo is generally a little warmer than Montpellier. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 28°C (82°F), and Montpellier fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
It's quite sunny in Montpellier. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Montpellier during summer. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies, while Montpellier receives 351 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Cairo usually receives less rain than Montpellier. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Montpellier receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Montpellier 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Montpellier in the Autumn?
Both Montpellier and Cairo during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Cairo because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, many visitors come to Montpellier in the autumn for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
Cairo is a little warmer than Montpellier in the autumn. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 23°C (73°F) in October, and Montpellier fluctuates around 15°C (60°F).
It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the autumn, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Montpellier. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montpellier receives 187 hours of full sun.
Montpellier gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Cairo usually gets less rain in October than Montpellier. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Montpellier receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Montpellier 15°C (60°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Montpellier in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Montpellier. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Also, most visitors come to Montpellier for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
In the winter, Cairo is much warmer than Montpellier. Typically, the winter temperatures in Cairo in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Montpellier averages at about 7°C (44°F).
In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Montpellier during winter. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies, while Montpellier receives 147 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Cairo usually receives less rain than Montpellier. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Montpellier receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Montpellier 7°C (44°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Montpellier in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Montpellier. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Montpellier because of the beaches and the natural beauty.
In April, Cairo is generally much warmer than Montpellier. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 21°C (70°F), and Montpellier fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Montpellier. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the spring, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Montpellier. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montpellier receives 230 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in April than Montpellier. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Montpellier receives 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Montpellier 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Montpellier and Cairo
| Cairo | Montpellier | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
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