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

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Should you visit Cairo or Venice?

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 Venice 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 Venice?

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.

Venice

The canals of Venice are one of the most popular and emulated destinations in the world. In it's hay day, Venice was at the center of politics, exploration, arts and architecture. Today that history is still very much alive and well. The city is unlike any other in the world. The best way to immerse yourself in Venice is to get yourself lost in the alleyways. It's actually quite easy to do and you'll find yourself stumbling into the most interesting places, hidden away from the crowds of Piazzo San Marco.

Which city is cheaper, Venice or Cairo?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $21, while the average daily cost in Venice is $196. 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 city. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Cairo and Venice in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Cairo $11
    Venice $101
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Cairo $22
    Venice $202
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Venice

Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Venice? 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 Venice


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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 Venice Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Cairo $3.79
    Venice $24
Typical Local Transportation prices in Cairo

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


  • Metro Ride
    $0.13
  • Taxi Ride
    $0.50

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cairo

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:

  • One Way Transfer from Cairo to Safaga - 25 Seater: $754
  • One Way Transfer from Cairo to Makadi Bay - 25 Seater: $644
  • Private transfer: Cairo to Borg El Arab International Airport (HBE): $622
  • One Way Transfer from Cairo to Safaga - 15 Seater: $585
  • One Way Transfer from Cairo to Hurghada – 25 Seater: $555
  • One Way Transfer from Cairo to Safaga - Premium: $535
  • 4 Day Nile Cruise with Train Transfer from Cairo: $514
  • One Way Transfer from Cairo to Makadi Bay - 15 Seater: $439
  • 5 days guided trip in Giza and Cairo , all airport transfer in Egypt: $432
  • Day Trip to Cairo from Luxor by flight with sightseeing lunch airport transfers: $424
  • Day trip to Luxor from Cairo by plane with sightseeing lunch airport transfers: $424
  • One Way Transfer from Cairo to Makadi Bay - Premium: $407

Typical Local Transportation prices in Venice

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


  • Venice 12 Hour Transport Pass
    $17
  • Vaporetto Ride
    $7.07
  • 1 Day Travel Card
    $20
  • 7 Day Transport Card (for Two)
    $110

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Venice

Also for Venice, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Airport Transfer from Venice Airport to Portorož: $119
  • Arrival Private Transfer Venice Airport to Piazzale Roma by Business Car: $50
  • Arrival Private Transfers: Marco Polo Airport VCE to Venice in Business Car: $163
  • Arrival Private Transfers: Marco Polo Airport VCE to Venice in Luxury Van: $165
  • Departure Private Transfers: Venice to Marco Polo Airport VCE in Business Car: $155
  • Departure Private Transfers: Venice to Marco Polo Airport VCE in Luxury Van: $174
  • Exclusive Private Transfer VCE M Polo Airport to Venice City Center 4Pax: $691
  • Gardaland full Day private transfers from Mestre area and viceversa up8pax: $746
  • Low Cost Private Transfer From Venice Marco Polo Airport to Padua City - One Way: $122
  • Low Cost Private Transfer From Venice Marco Polo Airport to Venice City - One Way: $61
  • Luxury / vip transfer Venice to Zagreb: $1,158
  • Luxury Private Transfer Venice Airport - Rovinj: $375

Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Venice?

Prices for flights to both Venice 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 $6.03
    Venice $56
Typical Food prices in Cairo

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


  • Juice
    $0.07

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cairo

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

  • Delicious food tour in Cairo: $15
  • Enjoy a dinner on the boat in the River Nile.: $19
  • Enjoy a dinner on the boat in the River Nile: $19
  • Cairo 2-Hour Nile River Cruise with Dinner and Pickup: $20
  • Cairo dinner cruise includes dinner belly dancing show pickup & all transfers: $21
  • Dinner on a boat in Luxor Nile Cruise with oriental dance: $21
  • Dinner on the river nile and party: $23
  • Nile Cruise Dinner at the Nile with Oriental Show: $24
  • Dinner on the river nile: $25
  • Dinner on the River Nile with Pick-up: $25
  • Special Bedouin Dinner+ watching oriental show: $26
  • Cairo Food Tour: $27

Typical Food prices in Venice

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Venice:


  • Panini Sandwich
    $4.35
  • Gelato
    $6.52
  • Artichoke & Mushroom Pizza
    $8.59
  • Expresso
    $2.12
  • Slice of Pizza
    $2.42
  • Three Course Dinner (for Two)
    $86

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Venice

For Venice, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • 1 Hour Online Live Carbonara Cooking Class With Italian Chef: $37
  • Online Tiramisu Cooking Class With Italian Chef At Home: $37
  • 2.5-Hour Street Food Tour with a Local Guide: $48
  • 2-Course Dinner in a Typical Venetian Restaurant: $74
  • Venice Food Tour: Rialto Market and Cicchetti Tasting: $84
  • Traditional Home Dinner in Venice with a Chef: $87
  • Cooking Show with a Famous Local Chef: $90
  • Venice Carnival 4-Hour Grand Ball Gala Dinner and Show: $102
  • Private Food Tour – 10 Tastings with Locals: $103
  • Private Food Tour: Cicheti & Wine: $106
  • Private Market Tour and Cooking Class in Central Venice with a Fun Loving Local: $106
  • Interpreti Veneziani Ensemble Baroque Concert with Dinner: $109

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Cairo $7.30
    Venice $87
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
    $1.34
  • Egyptian Museum Entry for Two
    $10

Tours and Activities in Cairo

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

  • (Memphis Sakkara, Dahshur Pyramids, Imhotep Museum) Private Tour - From Cairo: $90
  • 01 Day Cairo tour Islamic and Coptic Cairo: $143
  • 01 Day Tour To Giza Pyramids Egyptian Museum And Bazaar: $217
  • 01 Day Tour to Alexandria from Cairo: $246
  • 01 Day Tour to Pyramids Of Giza Memphis And Sakkara: $86
  • 01 Day Tour to the Giza Pyramids & Great Sphinx: $69
  • 03 Days Budget tours Cairo Giza Alexandria: $290
  • 04 Days Egypt Royal Tour in Cairo: $674
  • 05 Days Egypt Budget Tour Cairo & Alexandria: $860
  • 06 Days Egypt Classic Tour Cairo and Sharm El Sheikh: $1,543
  • 06 Nights cruise on The Oberoi Philae (Aswan to Luxor): $5,965
  • 07 Days Egypt Classic Tour Cairo, Luxor, Alexandria: $1,486

Typical Entertainment prices in Venice

For Venice, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Venice Boat Ride
    $16
  • Bell tower of St. Mark Entrance Fee
    $8.70
  • Gondola Ride (for Group)
    $87
  • Secret Itinerary Tour- Doge's Palace
    $17
  • The Jewish Museum Admission
    $3.26
  • The Glass Museum in Murano
    $8.70

Tours and Activities in Venice

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Venice.

  • Best Price: Book Doge's Palace skip the line ticket with audio-guide: $9.95
  • Once-in-a-lifetime virtual tour in Venice alone RoamFromHome: $9.95
  • Venice Highlights Virtual Tour with Expert Guide (Times in EST): $11
  • Vatican and Sistine Chapel Virtual Guided Tour (Times in EST): $11
  • Online Casanova Venice Great Escape Cinematic Experience: $11
  • Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
  • La Fenice: Morning Entry Ticket with Audio Guide: $15
  • Venetian Lagoon 90-Minute Sightseeing Cruise: $16
  • Giorgio Cini Foundation Tour with Audio Guide: $16
  • Modigliani Opera Vision Exhibition Ticket: $18
  • The Majestic Teatro La Fenice: Guided Tour in Venice: $23
  • Skip the Line: Venice Accademia Galleries Ticket: $24

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Cairo $1.49
    Venice $21

Typical Alcohol prices in Venice

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


  • 1/2 Liter Wine
    $5.65
  • Beer
    $5.33

Sample the Local Flavors in Venice

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

  • Venice Wine Tasting Tour: $30
  • Online Live Wine Tasting from Venice: $37
  • Wine Tasting in Venice: $40
  • Venetian Style Carnival Pub Crawl: $62
  • Venetian Style Carnival Pub Crawl: $67
  • A Relaxing Evening at The Hot Springs (with wine tastings): $75
  • Natural wine tasting with a Bacaro owner in Venice: $76
  • Venice in 3 Wines: Exclusive Wine Tasting with an Expert & Food Pairing: $136
  • Taste Food and Wine Tour of the Rialto Markets: $147
  • Full-Day Prosecco Wine Tour and Tasting: $204
  • Amarone Wine Tasting from Venice by Train: $210
  • Amarone-Soave wine tour. Visit Verona. From Venice: $291

About these numbers

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


When is the best time to visit Cairo or Venice?

Venice has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Cairo experiences a tropical climate with fairly warm weather most of the year.

Should I visit Cairo or Venice in the Summer?

Both Venice and Cairo during the summer are popular places to visit. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and tropical climate. Furthermore, most visitors come to Venice for the family-friendly experiences during these months.

In July, Cairo is generally a little warmer than Venice. Temperatures in Cairo average around 28°C (82°F), and Venice stays around 23°C (73°F).

In Venice, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the summer, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Venice. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Venice receives 287 hours of full sun.

Cairo usually gets less rain in July than Venice. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Venice receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Cairo 28°C (82°F) 
    Venice 23°C (73°F)

Should I visit Cairo or Venice in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Venice. The warm tropical climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year. Furthermore, the autumn months attract visitors to Venice because of the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.

Cairo is much warmer than Venice in the autumn. The temperature in Cairo is usually 23°C (73°F) in October, and Venice stays around 14°C (57°F).

In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Venice during autumn. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies, while Venice receives 134 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than Venice. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Venice receives 67 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Cairo 23°C (73°F) 
    Venice 14°C (57°F)

Should I visit Cairo or Venice in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Venice. Plenty of visitors come to Cairo because of the warm tropical climate that lasts throughout the year. Additionally, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Venice this time of year.

It's quite cold in Venice in the winter. In the winter, Cairo is much warmer than Venice. Typically, the winter temperatures in Cairo in January are around 14°C (57°F), and Venice is about 3°C (37°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 Venice. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Venice receives 88 hours of full sun.

Cairo usually gets less rain in January than Venice. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Venice receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Cairo 14°C (57°F) 
    Venice 3°C (37°F)

Should I visit Cairo or Venice in the Spring?

Both Venice and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and tropical climate. Also, many travelers come to Venice for the natural beauty.

In April, Cairo is generally much warmer than Venice. Temperatures in Cairo average around 21°C (70°F), and Venice stays around 13°C (55°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Venice during spring. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Venice receives 154 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Cairo usually receives less rain than Venice. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Venice receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.


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

Typical Weather for Venice and Cairo

Cairo Venice
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 14°C (57°F) 15 mm (0.6 in) 3°C (37°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Feb 14°C (57°F) 4 mm (0.2 in) 5°C (41°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Mar 17°C (63°F) 8 mm (0.3 in) 8°C (47°F) 57 mm (2.3 in)
Apr 21°C (70°F) 7 mm (0.3 in) 13°C (55°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
May 25°C (77°F) 0 mm (0 in) 17°C (63°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Jun 27°C (81°F) 0 mm (0 in) 21°C (69°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Jul 28°C (82°F) 1 mm (0 in) 23°C (73°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Aug 28°C (82°F) 0 mm (0 in) 23°C (73°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Sep 26°C (79°F) 5 mm (0.2 in) 19°C (67°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Oct 23°C (73°F) 5 mm (0.2 in) 14°C (57°F) 67 mm (2.7 in)
Nov 19°C (66°F) 1 mm (0 in) 8°C (47°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Dec 15°C (59°F) 3 mm (0.1 in) 4°C (38°F) 50 mm (1.9 in)


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