A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Cairo vs. Naples for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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Should you visit Cairo or Naples?

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 Naples 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 Naples?

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.

Naples

Naples is the most populous city in southern Italy. The city sits against the Bay of Naples, and is in close proximity to Mount Vesuvius, which is most famous for its eruption in 79 AD which destroyed the communities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.

Naples has a wonderfully sunny, Mediterranean climate, some great beaches, and beautiful architecture. The historic city center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and because city officials have established strict building codes there is almost no condo style development along the coast. This helps Naples to maintain its authentic and historic atmosphere.

Many people love Naples for its history and authenticity, while others complain that it is noisy, crowded, and dirty. You can visibly see that the poverty in Southern Italy is higher than in the northern part of the country. Traffic is also chaotic, but what some travelers consider flaws, others see as benefits. Nobody can deny that Naples is truly an authentic Italian city. It has some of the country's best food and wine, the weather is ideal, and the prices are far cheaper than the northern regions. It has a large number of attractions in the form of museums and galleries, and there are some of the world's best ruins in nearby Pompeii and Herculaneum.

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 Italy, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Italy.


Which place is cheaper, Naples or Cairo?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $29, while the average daily cost in Naples is $177. 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 Naples in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Cairo $9.74
    Naples $74
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Cairo $19
    Naples $148
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Naples

Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Naples? 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.

Hotels in Cairo


Hotels in Naples


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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 Naples Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Cairo $3.28
    Naples $24
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Cairo

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Cairo are as follows:


  • Metro Ride
    $0.07
  • Taxi Ride
    $0.27

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cairo

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:

  • 01 way Private Transfer from Cairo Airport to Your Hotel in Cairo: $13
  • 01 way Transfer from hotel in Cairo to Alexandria: $50
  • 1 Hour ATV Quad Bike Ride At Giza Pyramids With Private Transfer: $30
  • 1 Way Pick up transfer from Cairo to Hurghada by private Car: $80
  • 1 way Private Pickup transfer from Le Meridien Heliopolis to Cairo airport: $18
  • 2 Days Private Guided Tours of Cairo and Giza with Free Cairo Airport Transfers: $180
  • 2 Days and 2 Evenings Private Tour in Cairo include airport transfer and M&A: $280
  • 2 Private day tours in Giza pyramids and Cairo city with 2 airport Transfers: $155
  • 2 Private days in Giza and Cairo including Free Transfer from Airport: $126
  • 2-Day-One night Camping Tour in The Bahariya Oasis with Private Transfer: $274
  • 2-Days Trip in Cairo & Giza (Including Free Transfer from the Airport): $143
  • 2-Days Trips in Cairo & Giza (Including Free Transfer from the Airport): $137

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Naples

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Naples:


  • Subway Ticket
    $1.35
  • Alibus From Airport
    $3.37
  • Short Taxi Ride
    $8.24
  • Train to Pompeii
    $3.59
  • Taxi
    $17

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Naples

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Naples:

  • 24/7 Private Intercity Transfers from Naples Airport/Station/Port: $63
  • Airport transfers to Naples by car: $83
  • Amalfi : Private Transfer from Naples visit Pompeii: $114
  • Amalfi: Private transfer from Naples: $103
  • Capri Island: All Inclusive Private Transfer from Naples: $274
  • Deluxe private transfer NAPLES Train Station to SORRENTO or vv: $112
  • Deluxe private transfer from NAPLES TO POSITANO or vv: $126
  • From Naples Herculaneum Skip the Line Guided Tour and Transfer: $80
  • From luxury transfer to Sorrento: $86
  • From one-way transfers to Pompeii, Sorrento, Amalfi Coast: $80
  • From Naples; Deluxe transfer to Sorrento with free time in pompeii 2 hours: $171
  • Ischia Island: All Inclusive Private Transfer from Naples: $274

Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Naples?

Prices for flights to both Naples 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Cairo $15
    Naples $77
Typical Food Prices in Cairo

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Cairo:


  • Juice
    $0.04

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cairo

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cairo.

  • Giza Pyramids Sphinx , ATV, camel ride Plus Nile Dinner Cruise: $3.00
  • Quad Bike ATV ,Camel Ride ,Nile Dinner Cruise Belly dancer show: $7.00
  • Cairo Dinner Nile Cruise with Belly Dancer Show on Nile River: $7.00
  • Night Dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer and folklore show: $7.00
  • Giza Pyramids Sphinx and Nile River Dinner Cruise Cairo Tour: $7.20
  • Private Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Quad Bike, Camel Ride, Nile Dinner Cruise: $8.00
  • Cairo Dinner Cruise in Nile River With Belly Dancer & Tanora show: $8.00
  • Dinner Nile Cruise belly dancer open buffer tanora show sailing on Nile: $8.00
  • Giza pyramids, Sphinx, ATV bike,Camel ride,Dinner cruise&shopping: $8.00
  • Cairo Nile Dinner Cruise Belly Dancer Tanora Show Dinner Buffet: $8.00
  • Cairo Food Tour – Discover Hidden Downtown Gems: $8.00
  • 2-hours night dinner cruise show : Eat , Dance and Sing: $8.00

Typical Food Prices in Naples

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Naples:


  • Casual Lunch (for Two)
    $31
  • Three Course Dinner (for Two)
    $55
  • Napoli Pizza
    $8.13
  • Dinner
    $28

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Naples

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Naples.

  • Naples Certified Pizza & Tiramisu Class Drink and Appetizer: $34
  • Pizza and Beyond Food Tour by Do Eat Better: $34
  • Naples Street Food Tour and Guided Sightseeing with Local Expert: $43
  • Naples Pizza Making and Tiramisu Cooking Class: $45
  • Naples Official Pasta Making Class & Tiramisu Cooking class: $45
  • Naples Old Style Neapolitan Pizza and Local Wine by Night: $48
  • Naples Food Tour with Local Guide and City Highlights: $48
  • Cooking Class Pizza Dough and San Marzano Sauce in Naples: $48
  • Eating Naples Street Food Tour with Guided Tasting and Sightseeing: $48
  • Naples Street Food Tour: Discover Local Flavors with Expert Guide: $48
  • Authentic Naples Street Food Tour With Local Expert Guide: $48
  • Naples's Food Tour with Authentic Local Tastings and Sightseeing: $48

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Cairo $7.85
    Naples $33
Typical Entertainment Prices in Cairo

Here are a few typical costs in Cairo for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • Entry to Camel Market for Two
    $0.73
  • Egyptian Museum Entry for Two
    $5.59

Tours and Activities in Cairo

Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Luxury private tour Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Gem Museum, kingTut: $2.50
  • Best ViP Private Tour Giza Pyramids,Sphinx, inside Pyramids: $4.00
  • Private Half-Day Giza Pyramids & Sphinx Tour with Camel Ride: $4.00
  • Egyptian Spicy Shop Shopping Private Tour: $5.00
  • ViP Private Tour Giza Pyramids,camel ride , inside 3rd Pyramid: $5.00
  • Half Day Tour Giza Pyramids,Sphinx,Lunch with Private Tour Guide: $5.00
  • Customized Shopping Tour and Egyptian Souvenir from Cairo Giza hotels: $5.00
  • Private Shopping Customizable Tour from Cairo and Giza with lunch: $5.00
  • VIP Luxury Shopping Tour –Local Markets + Gourmet Lunch & Drinks: $5.00
  • Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & Grand Museum , ATV, CAMEL , Lunch ,ticket: $5.00
  • Private Giza Pyramids and Sphinx Guided Tour: $5.00
  • Shopping tour In Governmental Bazaars include guide's advisor: $5.00

Typical Entertainment Prices in Naples

Here are a few typical costs in Naples for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • Museo Archeologico Nazionale Entrance
    $10
  • Castelnuovo Museum Entrance
    $5.62
  • Entrance to Pompeii
    $12

Tours and Activities in Naples

Here are a few actual costs in Naples for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Discover the Soul of A Walking Tour Through the Old Town: $3.24
  • Self-Guided Podcast Tour Excavating the Soul of Naples: $6.84
  • Naples Audio Guided Walking Tour 1h30 and 18 audio reviews: $9.02
  • Naples Ghost Hunt and City Tour: $9.12
  • The Pezzentelle Souls of Santa Luciella - Guided Tour: $9.13
  • Naples Spanish Quarters Street Art Self Guided Walking Tour: $12
  • Naples Treasure Hunt Experience: $21
  • Naples Underground Official Skip-the-line Ticket: $22
  • Naples : Sansevero Chapel & Veiled Christ Guided Tour: $22
  • Caserta Royal Palace small group tour: $23
  • Walking tour between sea, history and local life: $23
  • Open Bus Naples City Tour drop-on drop-off: $23

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Cairo $1.28
    Naples $24

Sample the Local Flavors in Cairo

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cairo:

  • Pub Crawl and Speakeasy Bar Tour with 2 Free Drinks: $69
  • Cairo Pub Crawl and Speakeasy Bar Tour: $75
  • Cairo Autumn Downtown Food & Bar Crawl with Drinks: $108

Typical Alcohol Prices in Naples

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Naples:


  • Beer
    $4.60
  • Beer
    $4.49

Sample the Local Flavors in Naples

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Naples:

  • Vesuvius wine tasting with company tour: $33
  • Visit to the Cellar and Wine Tasting on Astroni Crater: $46
  • Caserta Winery Visit and Wine Tasting in Casertavecchia: $50
  • Wine Tasting Experience with Local Food Pairings in Naples: $51
  • Regional food and wine tasting: $56
  • Pompeii Wine Tasting Experience, Vineyards Tour and Lunch: $67
  • Wine Tasting on Mount Vesuvius with lunch: $86
  • A Walking FOOD & WINE TOUR | Naples: $86
  • Scenic Wine Tasting & Lunch on the Slopes of Vesuvius from Naples: $103
  • Pompeii & Wine Tasting - Full Day Tour: $137
  • Pompeii with Wine Tasting and Lunch from Naples: $137
  • Wine tasting with a light lunch on Vesuvius: $137

How are these travel costs calculated?

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Naples, we can see that Naples 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 Naples 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 Naples would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Naples 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 Naples Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Cairo or Naples?

Cairo has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Naples. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Naples, 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 Naples?

Naples 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 Naples in the Summer?

Both Naples 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, the summer months attract visitors to Naples because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.

In July, Cairo is generally a little warmer than Naples. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 28°C (82°F), and Naples fluctuates around 23°C (74°F).

It's quite sunny in Naples. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Naples during summer. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies, while Naples receives 313 hours of full sun in the summer.

In July, Cairo usually receives less rain than Naples. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Naples receives 26 mm (1 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Cairo 28°C (82°F) 
    Naples 23°C (74°F)

Should I visit Cairo or Naples in the Autumn?

Both Naples 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. Furthermore, the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene are the main draw to Naples this time of year.

Cairo is a little warmer than Naples in the autumn. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 23°C (73°F) in October, and Naples fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).

It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the autumn, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Naples. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Naples receives 189 hours of full sun.

Naples gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Cairo usually gets less rain in October than Naples. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Naples receives 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Cairo 23°C (73°F) 
    Naples 17°C (63°F)

Should I visit Cairo or Naples in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Naples. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Furthermore, many travelers come to Naples for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

In the winter, Cairo is much warmer than Naples. Typically, the winter temperatures in Cairo in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Naples averages at about 8°C (47°F).

In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Naples during winter. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies, while Naples receives 115 hours of full sun in the winter.

Naples receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Cairo usually receives less rain than Naples. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Naples receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Cairo 14°C (57°F) 
    Naples 8°C (47°F)

Should I visit Cairo or Naples in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Naples. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many visitors come to Naples in the spring for the activities around the city.

In April, Cairo is generally much warmer than Naples. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 21°C (70°F), and Naples fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the spring, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Naples. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Naples receives 189 hours of full sun.

Cairo usually gets less rain in April than Naples. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Naples receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Cairo 21°C (70°F) 
    Naples 13°C (55°F)

Typical Weather for Naples and Cairo

Cairo Naples
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 14°C (57°F) 15 mm (0.6 in) 8°C (47°F) 111 mm (4.4 in)
Feb 14°C (57°F) 4 mm (0.2 in) 9°C (48°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)
Mar 17°C (63°F) 8 mm (0.3 in) 11°C (51°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Apr 21°C (70°F) 7 mm (0.3 in) 13°C (55°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
May 25°C (77°F) 0 mm (0 in) 17°C (63°F) 52 mm (2.1 in)
Jun 27°C (81°F) 0 mm (0 in) 21°C (69°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)
Jul 28°C (82°F) 1 mm (0 in) 23°C (74°F) 26 mm (1 in)
Aug 28°C (82°F) 0 mm (0 in) 24°C (74°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
Sep 26°C (79°F) 5 mm (0.2 in) 21°C (70°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Oct 23°C (73°F) 5 mm (0.2 in) 17°C (63°F) 132 mm (5.2 in)
Nov 19°C (66°F) 1 mm (0 in) 12°C (54°F) 161 mm (6.3 in)
Dec 15°C (59°F) 3 mm (0.1 in) 9°C (49°F) 118 mm (4.6 in)


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