Which place is cheaper, Orlando or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cairo or Orlando?
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 Orlando 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 Orlando?
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.
Orlando
Orlando is a haven for tourists from the entire United States and abroad. The most famous sight in Orlando, Walt Disney World, is not actually located in the city at all, but in nearby Lake Buena Vista. The area attracts over 50 million visitors a year and the city's sprawling development has created amenities and entertainment options for tourists of all ages.
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 United States of America, and The Best 2-Week Tours in United States of America.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $17Orlando $321
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $17, while the average daily cost in Orlando is $321. 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 Orlando in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $9.27Orlando $154
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $19Orlando $308
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Orlando
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Orlando? 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 Orlando Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $2.96Orlando $66
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$0.31
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cairo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:
- From Private Day Trip to Luxor w/ Transfer & Flights: $659
- 3 Private Full-Day Tours to Cairo Top Attractions+One Airport Transfer: $300
- Cairo - Sharm El Sheikh: One-Way or Return Private Transfer: $290
- Full-Day Private Trip to Fayoum from Cairo, with Transfer: $286
- 2 Days and 2 Evenings Private Tour in Cairo include airport transfer and M&A: $280
- 2 Days Private Guided Tours of Cairo and Giza with Free Cairo Airport Transfers: $280
- From One-Way Private Transfer To Luxor: $275
- 2-Day-One night Camping Tour in The Bahariya Oasis with Private Transfer: $274
- Private Pickup Transfers From Cairo To Dahab: $260
- Cairo : Marvel the Camping in the White & Black Deserts & Cairo Private Transfer: $250
- Private 3 Days in Giza Cairo and Alexandria including Free airport transfers: $250
- Cairo To El Gouna Private Transfer: $248
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Orlando
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Orlando are as follows:
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Parking$14
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Taxi Ride$45
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Orlando
Also for Orlando, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer Service in Orlando Hotel to Airport (MCO): $96
- Arrival Private Transfer: Orlando Airport MCO to Orlando in Luxury SUV: $98
- Door to Door Shuttle Transfer from Orlando to Miami: $80
- Hotel near Universal to Sanford Intl. Airport (SFB) - Departure Private Transfer: $55
- MCO Airport Private Transfer to/from Kennedy Space Center: $212
- One Way Luxury Transfer to the Cruise Dream: $245
- One Way Private Transfer from MCO to Orlando Hotels : $31
- Orlando Airport (MCO) to Canaveral Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $84
- Orlando Airport (MCO) to Miami Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $128
- Orlando Airport (MCO) to Miami accommodation - Arrival Private Transfer: $256
- Orlando Airport (MCO) to Orlando - Arrival Private Transfer: $50
- Orlando Airport (MCO) to Orlando - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $100
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Orlando?
Prices for flights to both Orlando 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 $4.70Orlando $65
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 Dinner Cruise With Belly Dancer Show: $10
- Giza Dinner Cruise With Belly Dancer Show: $10
- Cairo Dinner Cruise, Belly Dancer Show With Pickup Service: $11
- Dinner Cruise on the Nile River: $13
- Nile Sunset, Dinner Cruise, Show and Private Transfer: $16
- 2-Hour Nile River Night Dinner Cruise from Cairo: $16
- Super Safari Quad Bike Jeep Safari Buggy and Dinner in Hurghada: $18
- Private Expert tour Giza Pyramids ,Sphinx ,Nile Dinner Cruise & Belly Dancer: $19
- food tour private tour from cairo or giza hotel: $19
- Dinner Cruise Cairo With Belly Dancer Show in The Nile River: $20
- Giza Pyramids, Camel Ride, ATV, shopping Tour and Dinner cruise: $20
- Giza pyramids and Nile dinner cruise private tour from Cairo Giza hotels: $22
Typical Food Prices in Orlando
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Orlando:
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Lunch for Two at Epcot$29
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Orlando
For Orlando, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- The Outta Control Magic Comedy Dinner Show: $38
- Tastes of the World Food Tour in Winter Haven : $50
- Señor Frogs Lunch / Dinner Package: $50
- Dinner at the Hard Rock Cafe with Live Music: $58
- Downtown Murder Mystery Walking Dinner Tour: $66
- Sleuth's Mystery Dinner Show, Orlando: $69
- Polynesian Fire Luau with Dinner and Live Show: $75
- Pirates Dinner Adventure - Top Orlando Dinner Attraction: $78
- Teatro Martini Dinner Show in Orlando: $79
- Food Tour of Local Orlando's Ivanhoe Village : $89
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $5.69Orlando $204
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$6.43
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-Day Private Tour of Cairo with Accommodation and Entrance Fees: $165
- 2-Days Tour at Cairo & Giza: $86
- 2-Days Tours at Cairo & Giza : $143
- 3-Day Cairo Top Attractions Exploration Tour: $180
- 3-Day Private Tour in Cairo : $196
- 3-Days Tour at Cairo (Customized Package): $229
- 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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Orlando
For Orlando, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Universal Studios for Two$110
Tours and Activities in Orlando
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Orlando.
- Scavenger Hunt Adventure City Game on Your Phone: $10
- Orlando Icon Park Adventure Room Ticket: $12
- 7-D Dark Ride Entry Ticket: $12
- Skip the Line: Museum of Military History Ticket: $12
- Orlando, FL: Murder Mystery Detective Experience: $15
- Old Town Entertainment District Attraction Tickets: $15
- Orlando City Pride- National Women's Soccer League Tickets: $17
- Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf Entry Ticket: $18
- Lonely Dog Immersive Art Storytelling Experience: $20
- Experience Zero Latency Virtual Reality in Max Action Arena: $20
- West Orange Trail 10 Mile Private Bike Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $20
- Chocolate Kingdom Factory Adventure Tour: $22
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.16Orlando $30
Sample the Local Flavors in Orlando
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Orlando:
- Orlando Virtual Bar Crawl & Scavenger Hunt: $12
- Orlando Haunts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $35
- Pontoon Pub Crawl, 5 Lakeside Pubs and Restaurants Visit by Boat: $85
- Chef's Table and Wine Tasting Tour: $300
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Orlando, we can see that Orlando 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 Orlando is in North America, 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 Orlando would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Orlando 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 Orlando Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Orlando?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Orlando. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Orlando, 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 Orlando?
Orlando 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 Orlando in the Summer?
Both Orlando and Cairo during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Cairo because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, many visitors come to Orlando in the summer for the family-friendly experiences.
Cairo is around the same temperature as Orlando in the summer. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Orlando fluctuates around 82°F (28°C).
Orlando gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Cairo usually gets less rain in July than Orlando. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Orlando receives 8.3 inches (211 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Orlando 82°F (28°C)
Should I visit Cairo or Orlando in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Orlando. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Furthermore, most visitors come to Orlando for the shopping scene during these months.
In the autumn, Cairo is around the same temperature as Orlando. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Cairo in October average around 23°C (73°F), and Orlando averages at about 75°F (24°C).
Orlando receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than Orlando. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Orlando receives 4.1 inches (103 mm) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Orlando 75°F (24°C)
Should I visit Cairo or Orlando in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Orlando. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the winter months attract visitors to Orlando because of the Christmas ambience, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine.
In January, Cairo is generally around the same temperature as Orlando. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 14°C (57°F), and Orlando fluctuates around 59°F (15°C).
Cairo usually gets less rain in January than Orlando. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Orlando receives 2.3 inches (58 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Orlando 59°F (15°C)
Should I visit Cairo or Orlando in the Spring?
Both Orlando and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year.
Cairo is around the same temperature as Orlando in the spring. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 21°C (70°F) in April, and Orlando fluctuates around 72°F (22°C).
In April, Cairo usually receives less rain than Orlando. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Orlando receives 2.7 inches (69 mm) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Orlando 72°F (22°C)
Typical Weather for Orlando and Cairo
| Cairo | Orlando | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 59°F (15°C) | 2.3 inches (58 mm) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 62°F (16°C) | 3 inches (75 mm) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 67°F (19°C) | 3.5 inches (88 mm) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 72°F (22°C) | 2.7 inches (69 mm) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 77°F (25°C) | 3 inches (75 mm) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 81°F (27°C) | 7.1 inches (181 mm) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 82°F (28°C) | 8.3 inches (211 mm) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 82°F (28°C) | 6.7 inches (171 mm) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 81°F (27°C) | 7.2 inches (183 mm) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 inches (103 mm) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 68°F (20°C) | 1.6 inches (40 mm) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 inches (48 mm) |
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