Which place is cheaper, Luxor or Cappadocia?
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 Cappadocia or Luxor?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Cappadocia or Luxor? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Cappadocia or Luxor?
Cappadocia
Cappadocia is in Central Anatolia, between the mountains Erciyes, Melendiz and Hasan. It is famous for its underground cities, fairy chimneys, and caves. The landscape of the area is some of the most unique you'll ever see. The fairy chimneys are bizarrely shaped rock outcroppings that have evolved from the unique geography in the area. There are hiking trails through the series of valleys that make up the area. It's a great place to explore for outdoor enthusiasts and adventure seekers.
Luxor
Egypt is surely on the top of every history lover's bucket list. Nowhere is the history more engrossing than in Luxor. From amazing monuments dating back to ancient Thebes to rows of temples up the Nile, this remarkable city is full the stories of past greatness.
The East Bank – or the central part of Luxor Township – is the hotbed for tourism. This is where most of the hotels and resorts are, while the West Bank is home to the ancient ruins and archaeological wonders you'll want to explore.
Before traveling to Egypt, be sure to check on the current affairs and political climate. It could have a major effect on the amount of tourists visiting, and, if conditions are too dangerous, you may want to reschedule. Also note, ladies, to avoid any issues, dress modestly. This is a very conservative region of the world. The less skin showing, the better.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Istanbul, The Best 2-Week Tours from Istanbul, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Egypt, and The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt.
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Cappadocia Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCappadocia $152Luxor $21
The average daily cost (per person) in Cappadocia is $152, while the average daily cost in Luxor is $21. 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 Cappadocia and Luxor in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCappadocia $43Luxor $7.27
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCappadocia $86Luxor $15
Compare Hotels in Cappadocia and Luxor
Looking for a hotel in Cappadocia or Luxor? 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: Cappadocia Hotel Prices and Luxor Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cappadocia $41Luxor $3.73
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cappadocia
Also for Cappadocia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Airport Transfer From/To Kayseri or Nevşehir Airport: $38
- Private Airport Transfer Service from/to Kayseri or Nevsehir : $48
- Private Transfer Airport to Cappadocia or Airport to Cappadocia: $45
- 2 Hour Jeep Safari Tour in Cappadocia ( Transfer Include ): $18
- Both Ways Airport Transfer (Nevsehir Kapadokya - Kayseri Erkilet): $35
- Cappadocia 2-Hours Sunset ATV Quad Tour w/Free Hotel Transfer: $48
- Cappadocia Airport Private Transfers And hotels: $101
- Cappadocia Airport Transfer Safe and Comfortable : $65
- Cappadocia Airport Transfers Cappadocia shuttle: $31
- Cappadocia Balloon Watching & Sunrise Hike - Hotel transfer!: $56
- Cappadocia Full Day Guided Red Tour with Lunch and Hotel Transfer: $72
- Cappadocia Green Tour (pro guide, transfer incl): $53
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Luxor
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Luxor:
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Taxi Ride$0.40
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Luxor
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Luxor:
- 3-Night Nile Cruise to Aswan with Transfers and Meals: $429
- Private Transfer from Luxor to Aswan: $270
- Private Transfer Luxor To Sahl Hasheesh - Car & Minibus Options: $264
- Private Transfer Luxor To Makadi - Car And Minibus Options: $264
- Private Transfer Luxor To Hurghada City - Car And Minibus Options: $250
- Luxor Airport (LXR) to El Queseir - Arrival Private Transfer : $196
- Private transfer - from Luxor to Hurghada and visit Dendara en route: $192
- Private Transfer from Luxor to Abu Simbel: $183
- Vip Marsa Alam Private Transfer to Luxor: $180
- One Way Private Transfer from Luxor to Aswan by Car: $180
- Group Transfer from Luxor to Marsa Alam: $160
- Transfer From Luxor To Marsa Alam : $160
Is it cheaper to fly into Cappadocia or Luxor?
Prices for flights to both Luxor and Cappadocia 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 dayCappadocia $69Luxor $9.63
Typical Food Prices in Cappadocia
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Cappadocia:
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Cookies$0.03
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cappadocia
For Cappadocia, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner and Drinks: $39
- Cappadocia Turkish Night With Unlimited Drinks And Dinner: $40
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show: Dinner and Entertainment: $48
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner: $48
- Turkish Night at Cave Restaurant with Dinner and Unlimited Drinks: $54
- Cappadocia Turkish Night wTransfer,Dinner &Unlimited Drinks: $58
- Cappadocia Traditional Turkish Night Show and Dinner : $58
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner in a Cave: $60
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with dinner, unlimited alcohol: $63
- Turkish Night Unlimited Drinks & Dinner in Cappadocia: $69
- Cappadocia Night: Turkish Dance & Dinner : $70
- Turkish Night Show: Unlimited Alcohol, Dinner and Transfer: $75
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Luxor
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Luxor.
- Luxor Sunset Felucca Ride and Lunch or Dinner: $21
- Privet Sunset Dinner Cruise on the Nile in Luxor: $35
- 2 Hour Cooking Session with Family in Luxor: $40
- Sunset Dinner at a Traditional Egyptian House of Luxor: $45
- Luxor City Private Walking and Food Tour: $50
- Felucca Ride at Sunset and Dinner at an Egyptian House in Luxor: $55
- Saray El Nile restaurant Dinner : $60
- Karnak Sound And Light Show With Dinner, Felucca : $64
- Private Romantic Dinner with Fallucca Sail boat on the Nile Luxor: $67
- Luxor & Mummification Museums & City Tour by H. Carriage & Dinner: $70
- private day in west bank & dendera with dinner on boat: $86
- private day in east bank & dendera with dinner on boat: $86
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cappadocia $77Luxor $6.43
Typical Entertainment Prices in Cappadocia
For Cappadocia, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Underground City Entrance for Two$0.75
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Hot Air Balloon Ride for Two$14
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Horseback Riding for Two$2.87
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Cappadocia Driving Tour$3.06
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Goreme Museum Entrance Fee$0.38
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Whirling Dervishes Show$2.50
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Turkish Bath$1.75
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Hot air ballooning$10
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Goreme open air museum$0.50
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Bellydancing Show$3.26
Tours and Activities in Cappadocia
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Cappadocia.
- Cappadocia Private Shopping Tour with Driver: $5.00
- Sunset or Daytime ATV Adventure Tour: $5.19
- Authentic Pottery Workshop Experience: $8.64
- Cappadocia Private RED GREEN Tour : $10
- Sunrise Balloon Watching Tour: $12
- Atv Quad Tour: $14
- Sunrise Balloon Watching Tour: $14
- Horseback Riding Experience in Beautiful Valleys of Cappadocia: $14
- TOP SELLER CAPPADOCIA TOUR: Private and Group Option!: $15
- Horse Riding Tour with Sunrise or Sunset Options: $15
- Sunrise Balloon Watching Tour with Photographer in Goreme : $15
- Cappadocia Horse Back Riding Tour: $16
Typical Entertainment Prices in Luxor
Here are a few typical costs in Luxor for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Boat Ride (for 2)$0.54
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Temple Karnak for Two$2.62
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Camel Ride for Two$1.21
Tours and Activities in Luxor
Here are a few actual costs in Luxor for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2 Days Sightseeing Tour of Luxor Highlights: $120
- 5 Days Tour of Luxor and Aswan: $140
- Adventure Hot Air Balloon Ride Tour in Luxor: $79
- Aswan and Abu Simbel private 2 days tour from Luxor : $131
- Balloon, Tour of Temples West Bank and Carter House in Luxor : $54
- Day Private Tour to Karnak and Luxor Temples: $90
- Day Tour to East and West Banks From Luxor: $12
- Day Tour to Hathor Temple at Dendera from Luxor by car: $86
- Dendera and Abydos From Luxor Private full day tour: $80
- Dendera and Abydos Temples Day Tour from Luxor with Lunch: $75
- East Bank Tour in Luxor: $87
- Evening Tour Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show: $57
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCappadocia $15Luxor $2.16
Sample the Local Flavors in Cappadocia
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cappadocia:
- Guided Bar Crawl with Hotel Pickup and Snack: $35
- Cappadocia Wine Tasting Experience: $54
- Wine tasting in Cappadocia: $71
- SKIP-THE-LINE: Cappadocia Tour w/wine tasting and clay shaping : $90
- Vineyard and Wine Tasting Among Fairy Chimneys: $114
- Cappadocia Private Tour-Mixed Tour+Home-made Wine Tasting: $209
- Cappadocia Private Wine Tasting and Göreme Open Air Museum Tour: $210
- Wine Tasting and Sunset in Cappadocia: $215
- Ancient Cappadocia's Wine Tasting - Private Tour: $275
- Tailor-Made Cappadocia Culture, Gastronomy and Wine Tasting Tour : $275
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cappadocia and Luxor, we can see that Cappadocia is more expensive. And not only is Luxor much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Cappadocia is in Europe and Luxor is in Africa, 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 Luxor would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Luxor 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 Cappadocia would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Cappadocia than you might in Luxor.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Cappadocia Expensive? and Is Luxor Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cappadocia or Luxor?
Luxor has a larger population, and is about 70 times larger than the population of Cappadocia. When comparing the sizes of Cappadocia and Luxor, 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.