Which place is cheaper, Plitvice Lakes National Park or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cairo or Plitvice Lakes National Park?
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 Plitvice Lakes National Park 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 Plitvice Lakes National Park?
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.
Plitvice Lakes National Park
One of the most beautiful natural sights in Europe, Plitvice Lakes National Park is an area of green forests laced with a system of interconnected turquoise lakes. It was set aside as a national park in 1949, and was later designated an UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best 10-Day Tours in Croatia, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Croatia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $17Plitvice Lakes National Park $133
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $17, while the average daily cost in Plitvice Lakes National Park is $133. 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 Plitvice Lakes National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $9.36Plitvice Lakes National Park $64
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $19Plitvice Lakes National Park $128
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Plitvice Lakes National Park
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Plitvice Lakes National Park? 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 $2.99Plitvice Lakes National Park $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:
- From Private Day Trip to Luxor w/ Transfer & Flights: $659
- 3 Private Full-Day Tours to Cairo Top Attractions+One Airport Transfer: $300
- Private Transfer from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh : $290
- 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
- From One-Way Private Transfer To Luxor: $275
- Private Transfer from El Cairo (CAI) Airport to Hurghada: $264
- Private 3 Days in Giza Cairo and Alexandria including Free airport transfers: $250
- Cairo To El Gouna Private Transfer: $248
- Overnight camping White Desert (Baharaya Oasis) & Cairo Private Transfers: $240
- Day Trip to Luxor East and West Bank from Cairo with private airport transfer and lunch included: $235
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Plitvice Lakes National Park
Also for Plitvice Lakes National Park, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From Plitvice Lakes to Zagreb private one-way transfer: $150
- From Zadar: Round-Trip Transfer to Plitvice Lakes: $42
- Plitvice lakes Guiding with Transfer: $182
- Private Transfer from Plitvička Jezera to Zadar Airport (ZAD): $271
- Private Transfer from Plitvička Jezera to Zagreb Airport (ZAG): $232
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Plitvice Lakes National Park?
Prices for flights to both Plitvice Lakes National Park 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 $4.75Plitvice Lakes National Park $43
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 $5.75Plitvice Lakes National Park $36
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 Plitvice Lakes National Park
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Plitvice Lakes National Park.
- Plitvice Lakes: National Park Official Entry Ticket: $11
- Plitvice Lakes National Park Admission Ticket: $14
- Half day tour around Plitvice Lakes: $29
- Plitvice Lakes Guided Tour: $36
- Plitvice Lakes: Guided Walking Tour and Boat Ride: $36
- Plitvice lakes: Guided walking tour with a boat ride: $37
- Private Guided Fairy Tale Tour in Ogulin: $38
- Plitvice Guided Tour- Tickets only RESERVED: $44
- From Split and Trogir: Plitvice Lakes Economy Group Tour: $48
- Abandoned military airbase Zeljava -2h guided tour: $55
- From Split: Plitvice Lakes Guided tour: $70
- Plitvice Lakes National Park - Inspiration Buggy Tour: $75
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.17Plitvice Lakes National Park $15
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Plitvice Lakes National Park, we can see that Plitvice Lakes National Park 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 Plitvice Lakes National Park 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 Plitvice Lakes National Park would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Plitvice Lakes National Park 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 Plitvice Lakes National Park Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Cairo or Plitvice Lakes National Park?
Plitvice Lakes National Park 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 Plitvice Lakes National Park in the Summer?
Both Plitvice Lakes National Park 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, most visitors come to Plitvice Lakes National Park for the hiking and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
Cairo is a little warmer than Plitvice Lakes National Park in the summer. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Plitvice Lakes National Park fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
In Plitvice Lakes National Park, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the summer, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Plitvice Lakes National Park. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Plitvice Lakes National Park receives 266 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in July than Plitvice Lakes National Park. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Plitvice Lakes National Park receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Plitvice Lakes National Park 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Plitvice Lakes National Park in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Plitvice Lakes National Park. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Furthermore, the autumn months attract visitors to Plitvice Lakes National Park because of the hiking trails and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Cairo is much warmer than Plitvice Lakes National Park. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Cairo in October average around 23°C (73°F), and Plitvice Lakes National Park averages at about 13°C (55°F).
In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Plitvice Lakes National Park during autumn. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies, while Plitvice Lakes National Park receives 133 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than Plitvice Lakes National Park. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Plitvice Lakes National Park receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Plitvice Lakes National Park 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Plitvice Lakes National Park in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Plitvice Lakes National Park. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the cuisine are the main draw to Plitvice Lakes National Park this time of year.
It's quite cold in Plitvice Lakes National Park in the winter. In January, Cairo is generally much warmer than Plitvice Lakes National Park. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 14°C (57°F), and Plitvice Lakes National Park fluctuates around 1°C (35°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the winter, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Plitvice Lakes National Park. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Plitvice Lakes National Park receives 54 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in January than Plitvice Lakes National Park. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Plitvice Lakes National Park receives 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Plitvice Lakes National Park 1°C (35°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Plitvice Lakes National Park in the Spring?
Both Plitvice Lakes National Park and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year. Also, many travelers come to Plitvice Lakes National Park for the natural beauty.
Cairo is much warmer than Plitvice Lakes National Park in the spring. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 21°C (70°F) in April, and Plitvice Lakes National Park fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Plitvice Lakes National Park during spring. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Plitvice Lakes National Park receives 163 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Cairo usually receives less rain than Plitvice Lakes National Park. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Plitvice Lakes National Park receives 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Plitvice Lakes National Park 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Plitvice Lakes National Park and Cairo
| Cairo | Plitvice Lakes National Park | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 1°C (35°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
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