Which place is cheaper, Luxor or Corinth?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Corinth or Luxor?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Corinth or Luxor, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Corinth or Luxor?
Corinth
One of the oldest towns in Peloponnese, Corinth is a port city with a population of about 58,000. The area is thought to have been inhabited since at least 6000BC. In the main part of the city, "new" Corinth, there is little left to remind you of the city's rich history. Much of this area has been destroyed by earthquake. Most of the interesting archeological sights are found in "old" Corinth, a short distance away.
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 Luxury Tours to Greece, The Best Budget Tours to Greece, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Egypt, and The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCorinth €121Luxor €16
The average daily cost (per person) in Corinth is €121, while the average daily cost in Luxor is €16. 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 Corinth and Luxor in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCorinth €72Luxor €7.14
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCorinth €144Luxor €14
Compare Hotels in Corinth and Luxor
Looking for a hotel in Corinth 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: Luxor Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Corinth €7.14Luxor €3.66
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Corinth
Also for Corinth, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer & Guide in Mycenae and Epidaurus from Nafplio: $273
- Shared Transfer to Mycenae & Epidaurus from Nafplio: $121
- Taxi Transfer from Nafplio - Tolo to Athens Airport - Private up to 4 persons: $219
- Transfer from Corinth-Loutraki-Agioi Theodoroi to Athens-Pireaus-Athens Airport: $219
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:
- private Transfer from Luxor to Hurghada: $110
- private Transfer From Luxor Hotel To The Airport Or Vice Versa : $7.00
- VIP Luxor to Hurghada Transfer Luxury and Style: $125
- VIP Luxor Airport Transfer: $15
- Transfers from Luxor Airport to Hotels or to Nile Cruise: $7.00
- Transfer from luxor to marsa alam : $150
- Transfer from luxor to Aswan passing by Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples (Optional): $105
- Transfer from Luxor to Marsa alam: $99
- Transfer from Luxor to Hurghada, Gouna, Sahlhashesh, Makadi: $69
- Transfer from Luxor to Hurghada: $64
- Transfer from Luxor to Aswan: $65
- Transfer from Luxor airport to Luxor Hotel : $18
Is it cheaper to fly into Corinth or Luxor?
Prices for flights to both Luxor and Corinth 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 dayCorinth €40Luxor €5.46
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Corinth
For Corinth, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Savor Nafplio Cooking Class: $126
- Cooking Class OR Demonstration & lunch in Nafplio: $127
- Nafplio Walking Food Tour: $141
- Sustainbable Cooking class, explore a mountainous village: $235
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Luxor
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Luxor.
- Dinner on the River Nile with Belly Dancing: $35
- Eat Like a Local:Traditional Egyptian Food / Dinner at Local Family Home - Luxor: $36
- Luxor Sunset Felucca Ride and Banana Island with Lunch or Dinner: $38
- Dinner Cruise on the Nile River: $43
- Sunset Felucca Ride and Banana Island with Lunch or Dinner Luxor: $45
- Luxor Sunset Felucca Ride and Banana Island with Lunch or Dinner : $50
- Private Half Day Felucca Ride and Banana Island with Lunch or Dinner From Luxor: $52
- Karnak Sound And Light Show With Dinner, Felucca : $64
- Luxor & Mummification Museums & City Tour by H. Carriage & Dinner: $70
- Enjoy Half Day Sunset Felucca Ride and Banana Island with Lunch or Dinner: $90
- Full day trip west Bank, Dandara and dinner on a boat.: $128
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Corinth €21Luxor €6.31
Tours and Activities in Corinth
For Corinth, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 3D Representations & Audiovisual Self-Guided tour: $7.48
- Mycenae Archaeological Site & Agamemnon Tomb Skip-the-Line Ticket: $8.74
- Hop on Hop Off Nafplio city tour: $8.87
- The Sanctuary of Asclepius: E-ticket with Audio Tour: $15
- Epidaurus: Refundable Ticket for the Temple of Asclepius &Theater: $19
- Nafplio City Tour: $52
- Nafplio Private Tasting Tour: $62
- Ancient Corinth Private Tour from Corinth: $68
- Loutraki Private Tour from Corinth: $76
- Mycenae and Ancient Nemea Private Tour from Corinth: $82
- Ancient Epidaurus Theater and Canal of Corinth Private Tour from Corinth: $82
- Corinthian olive oil tour & tasting experience: $86
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)€0.53
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Temple Karnak for Two€2.57
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Camel Ride for Two€1.19
Tours and Activities in Luxor
Here are a few actual costs in Luxor for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 7 Hours Private Tour in Luxor with Lunch : $35
- City Tour, Hot Air Balloon, Kings Valley, Felucca in Luxor: $110
- Daily Tour at The East & West Bank of the Nile: $108
- Day Private Tour to Karnak and Luxor Temples: $90
- Day Tour to East and West Banks From Luxor: $24
- Day Tour to Hathor Temple at Dendera from Luxor by car: $72
- Day Tour to Madinet Habu Temple & the Workers Tombs: $54
- Day tour to Aswan from Luxo visit Edfu,Kom Ombo,Phila Temples & Aswan dam.: $276
- Dendera Temple Half Day Tour from Luxor: $29
- Dendera and Abydos Temples Day Tour from Luxor with Lunch: $75
- Dendera and Abydos Templs Full Day Tour: $170
- East Bank Tour in Luxor: $87
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCorinth €16Luxor €2.12
Sample the Local Flavors in Corinth
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Corinth:
- Winery Tour and Organic Fine Wine Tastings: $16
- Corinth Winery Tour and Organic Fine Wine Tastings: $21
- Nemea - Wine Tasting from Nafplion: $175
- Nemea Wine Tour from Athens, Nafplio or Nemea with Oenologists: $178
- Wine tour at the footsteps of Hercules in Nemea from Nafplio: $188
- 2. Wine Tour Nemea: The new wines of Nemea: $216
- Peloponnese Private Tour & Nemea Wine Tour & Ancient Nemea: $674
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Corinth and Luxor, we can see that Corinth is more expensive. And not only is Luxor much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Corinth 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 Corinth would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Corinth 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 Corinth Expensive? and Is Luxor Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Corinth or Luxor?
Corinth has a larger population, and is about 35% larger than the population of Luxor. When comparing the sizes of Corinth 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.
When is the best time to visit Corinth or Luxor?
Corinth has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Luxor experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Corinth or Luxor in the Summer?
Both Luxor and Corinth during the summer are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Corinth in the summer for the family-friendly experiences. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Luxor year-round.
It's very hot in Luxor this time of the year. In July, Corinth is generally cooler than Luxor. Daily temperatures in Corinth average around 27°C (81°F), and Luxor fluctuates around 33°C (91°F).
Corinth usually gets more rain in July than Luxor. Corinth gets 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Luxor receives 0 mm (0 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCorinth 27°C (81°F)Luxor 33°C (91°F)
Should I visit Corinth or Luxor in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Corinth and Luxor. Luxor attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Corinth is cooler than Luxor in the autumn. The daily temperature in Corinth averages around 19°C (67°F) in October, and Luxor fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
In October, Corinth usually receives more rain than Luxor. Corinth gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Luxor receives 1 mm (0 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCorinth 19°C (67°F)Luxor 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Corinth or Luxor in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Corinth as well as Luxor. The winter months attract visitors to Corinth because of the museums and the cuisine. The warm climate attracts visitors to Luxor throughout the year.
In the winter, Corinth is cooler than Luxor. Typically, the winter temperatures in Corinth in January average around 10°C (51°F), and Luxor averages at about 14°C (57°F).
Corinth usually gets more rain in January than Luxor. Corinth gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Luxor receives 0 mm (0 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCorinth 10°C (51°F)Luxor 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Corinth or Luxor in the Spring?
Both Luxor and Corinth are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Luxor because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Corinth is generally much colder than Luxor. Daily temperatures in Corinth average around 16°C (60°F), and Luxor fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
In April, Corinth usually receives more rain than Luxor. Corinth gets 25 mm (1 in) of rain, while Luxor receives 0 mm (0 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCorinth 16°C (60°F)Luxor 25°C (77°F)
Typical Weather for Luxor and Corinth
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (51°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (76°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (76°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (60°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
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