Which place is cheaper, Ravenna or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cairo or Ravenna?
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 Ravenna 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 Ravenna?
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.
Ravenna
Ravenna is a city in northeast Italy in the Emilia-Romagna region. People head to Ravenna because it has a wonderful, quaint, small town atmosphere. It is also home to the Mosaic Basilica. You can reach Ravenna if you are travel by train from either Bologna or Rimini. You can also fly into a small airport in Forli twenty kilometers away, which is served by Ryanair. Once you're in Ravenna you'll want to spend your time walking around the small town. The quaint streets are lined with interesting shops, cafes and restaurants. Prices tend to be a little higher if you're in the area immediately around the Basilica, but as you explore further you'll find the prices go down. Also be aware that most places observe a siesta and close between the hours of 12:30 and 4:00. If you're interested in shopping for clothes, Ravenna has some of Italy's top fashion available outside of the larger city's. You can see what's in style and purchase some of the high quality Italian cloths similar to what you might find in Milan or Rome.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Italy, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $17Ravenna $90
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $17, while the average daily cost in Ravenna is $90. 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 Ravenna in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $9.36Ravenna $58
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $19Ravenna $116
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Ravenna
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Ravenna? 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 Ravenna Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $2.99Ravenna $4.59
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 Ravenna
Also for Ravenna, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Ravenna Cruise Port: One Way Transfer to Bologna Airport: $535
- Ravenna, Day Trip from Bologna including private transfer: $1,765
- Ravenna, Day Trip from Venice including private transfer: $2,246
- Treviso Airport: One Way Transfer to Venice, Piazzale Roma: $257
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Ravenna?
Prices for flights to both Ravenna 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 $4.75Ravenna $28
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 $5.75Ravenna $4.59
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 Ravenna
For Ravenna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Bologna: BLQ airport to Ravenna cruise terminal: $390
- Cruise Terminal From/to Venice: $941
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.17Ravenna $17
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Ravenna, we can see that Ravenna 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 Ravenna 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 Ravenna would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ravenna 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 Ravenna Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Ravenna?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 60 times larger than the population of Ravenna. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Ravenna, 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 Ravenna?
Ravenna 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 Ravenna in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Ravenna. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many travelers come to Ravenna for the small town charm and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Cairo is a little warmer than Ravenna. Typically, the summer temperatures in Cairo in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Ravenna averages at about 22°C (72°F).
Cairo usually gets less rain in July than Ravenna. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Ravenna receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Ravenna 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Ravenna in the Autumn?
Both Ravenna 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, many visitors come to Ravenna in the autumn for the shopping scene and the small town atmosphere.
In October, Cairo is generally much warmer than Ravenna. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 23°C (73°F), and Ravenna fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than Ravenna. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Ravenna receives 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Ravenna 14°C (58°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Ravenna in the Winter?
Both Ravenna 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. Furthermore, most visitors come to Ravenna for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Ravenna can be very cold during winter. Cairo is much warmer than Ravenna in the winter. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Ravenna fluctuates around 3°C (37°F).
Cairo usually gets less rain in January than Ravenna. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Ravenna receives 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Ravenna 3°C (37°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Ravenna in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Ravenna. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Furthermore, the spring months attract visitors to Ravenna because of the small town charm.
In the spring, Cairo is much warmer than Ravenna. Typically, the spring temperatures in Cairo in April average around 21°C (70°F), and Ravenna averages at about 11°C (53°F).
In April, Cairo usually receives less rain than Ravenna. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Ravenna receives 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Ravenna 11°C (53°F)
Typical Weather for Ravenna and Cairo
| Cairo | Ravenna | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
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