Which place is cheaper, York or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Cairo or York?
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 York 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 York?
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.
York
York, in North Yorkshire, England, is a city rich in history that dates back to before Roman times. It is an ancient cathedral city that still has some impressive historical buildings that make it easily worth a visit. It has some of the best preserved buildings and structures in all of Europe, so if you're a history buff, then this is the place to be. It is usually tied with Manchester as the second most visited city in England, after London.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best Budget Tours to United Kingdom, and The Best Tours for Seniors to United Kingdom.
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Cairo Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $30York $171
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $30, while the average daily cost in York is $171. 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 York in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $10York $78
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $20York $156
Compare Hotels in Cairo and York
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or York? 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 York Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $3.46York $16
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$0.29
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cairo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:
- Private arrival transfer to Giza and Cairo hotels from Cairo airport: $6.72
- VIP Meet and assist with transfer from Cairo and SPX Airport: $7.00
- Private Airport or City Transfer to Cairo and Giza hotels: $8.75
- Private Arrival Transfer From Cairo Airport: $8.80
- Cairo CAI Airport Private Transfer to/from Cairo/El Omraniya: $8.82
- Cairo Airport (CAI) Private Transfer From or To All Cairo Hotells: $9.13
- Cairo Airport Transfer Service with Private Driver: $10
- Private Transfer from Cairo Airport to Hotel Vise Versa: $10
- Private Transfer To/From Cairo Airport: $10
- Private Departure Transfer from Cairo City to Cairo Airport: $12
- VIP Private Cairo Airport Transfer To Or From Cairo , Giza Hotels: $12
- Pickup transfer from Radisson Blu Hotel, Cairo Heliopolis to Cairo airport: $12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in York
Some specific examples of transportation prices in York:
- Private Transfer from Hambleton to Manchester Airport (MAN): $170
- Private Transfer from York to Manchester Airport (MAN): $293
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or York?
Prices for flights to both York 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 $16York $74
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.
- Giza Pyramids,Sphinx,Camel Ride,ATV Bike,Shopping, Dinner cruise: $5.00
- Explore Giza Pyramids with Camel, ATV, Dinner Cruise, & Shopping: $5.00
- Giza Pyramids,Sphinx,Camel Ride,ATV Bike,Shopping, Dinner cruise: $5.40
- Night Dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer and folklore show: $7.00
- 2 Hour Cairo Dinner Cruise on Nile river with live band: $7.00
- 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
- Private Nile Cruise with Dinner and Folk Show from Cairo: $7.50
- Cairo Dinner Cruise show with belly dancer show on Nile river: $8.00
- Private Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Quad Bike, Camel Ride, Nile Dinner Cruise: $8.00
- night-tour Nile dinner cruise with open buffet and belly dancer: $8.00
- Cairo Food Tour – Discover Hidden Downtown Gems: $8.00
Typical Food Prices in York
Some typical examples of dining costs in York are as follows:
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Dinner$29
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in York
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in York.
- Party Cruise with Drink, Dinner, and DJ: $64
- York on a Fork Food Tour: $101
- Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $108
- York 'Hidden Gems' Food Tour: $108
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $8.29York $15
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$0.77
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Egyptian Museum Entry for Two$5.90
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Private VIP Giza Tour+ New Musuem + Market: $3.59
- Day tour to Giza pyramids & sphinx, saqqara and Memphis: $4.00
- Full-Day Giza Pyramids,Sphinx, Saqqara&Memphis All-Inclusive Tour: $4.00
- Best-Selling Giza Pyramids Tour: Camel Ride, Lunch &Private Guide: $4.00
- Private Tour in Pyramids of Giza with Lunch and Camel Ride: $4.50
- Shopping tour In Governmental Bazaars include guide's advisor: $5.00
- Giza Pyramids and Sphinx Half-Day Private Tour: $5.00
- Explore Giza Pyramids on a Private ATV or Camel Tour: $5.00
- Cairo Shopping Tours to Old Markets and Local Souqs: $5.00
- Private Giza Pyramids, Sphinx Full Tour inside pyramids & tomb: $5.00
- Ancient Egypt Journey: Giza, Saqqara & Dahshur Private Experience: $5.00
- Ultimate Giza Pyramids Tour, Camel Ride, Lunch & Inside Pyramids: $5.00
Tours and Activities in York
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for York are as follows:
- TOP York : Private Guided Tour with your mobile: $5.72
- York Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $6.72
- Podcast Tour York The Secret Snickelways of York: $6.85
- History and Hauntings Self Guided Walking Tour in York with App: $8.99
- York's Famous Ghosts Smartphone App walking tour: $9.75
- The Silly History Walk of A Self Guided Audio Tour: $12
- York Ghost Adventure: A Self-Guided Paranormal Tour: $12
- York’s Haunted Pubs: A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $12
- York’s Dark Journey: A Self-Guided Tour of its Medieval Horrors: $12
- Private York Self-Guided Tour: $12
- Nidderdale Driving Tour with an APP: $15
- Yorkshire Dales Self Guided Driving Tour: $15
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.35York $17
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 Autumn Downtown Food & Bar Crawl with Drinks: $109
Typical Alcohol Prices in York
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in York are as follows:
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A Couple Beers$12
Sample the Local Flavors in York
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in York:
- Historical Pub Walking Tour in York: $11
- York Historic Pub Walking Tour: $11
- Hooting Owl Distillery Distillery Tour and Rum Tasting: $48
- Hooting Owl Distillery York - Distillery Tour & Gin Tasting: $48
- Gin Tasting Experience at York Distillery: $54
- Craft Your Own Gin at York Distillery - Gin school with York Gin: $162
- York Private Historical Pub Tour with Free Drinks: $202
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and York, we can see that York 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 York 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 York would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in York 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 York Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or York?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 50 times larger than the population of York. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and York, 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 York?
York 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 York in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and York. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Also, many visitors come to York in the summer for the family-friendly experiences.
Cairo is much warmer than York in the summer. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and York fluctuates around 16°C (62°F).
In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than York during summer. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies, while York receives 196 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Cairo usually receives less rain than York. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while York receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)York 16°C (62°F)
Should I visit Cairo or York in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Cairo as well as York. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, most visitors come to York for the shopping scene during these months.
In the autumn, Cairo is much warmer than York. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Cairo in October average around 23°C (73°F), and York averages at about 11°C (52°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the autumn, Cairo often gets more sunshine than York. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while York receives 112 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in October than York. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while York receives 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)York 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Cairo or York in the Winter?
Both York and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year. Also, the winter months attract visitors to York because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
The weather in York can be very cold. In January, Cairo is generally much warmer than York. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 14°C (57°F), and York fluctuates around 4°C (39°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than York during winter. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies, while York receives 61 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Cairo usually receives less rain than York. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while York receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)York 4°C (39°F)
Should I visit Cairo or York in the Spring?
Both York and Cairo during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Cairo because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Cairo is much warmer than York in the spring. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 21°C (70°F) in April, and York fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).
It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the spring, Cairo often gets more sunshine than York. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while York receives 151 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in April than York. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while York receives 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)York 8°C (46°F)
Typical Weather for York and Cairo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 16°C (62°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
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