Which place is cheaper, Luxor or Eilat?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Eilat or Luxor?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Eilat 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: Eilat or Luxor?
Eilat
Eilat serves as the gateway to Israel from Egypt. It's located at the southern tip of the country and sits on the Red Sea with views of the Gulf of Aqaba. It's location in the Negev Desert along the beautiful coast make it appealing to both domestic and international vacationers.
Eilat is a resort town with many dive shops and snorkeling opportunities. The population of about 50,000 can easily be overshadowed by vacationers. With no shortage of sun, entertainment, bars, and partying, you will find both Israeli and international tourists looking for an oasis of fun and relaxation.
Although the area's coral reefs were being damaged by overuse, the removal of contraversial fish cages in 2008 has led to a slow recovery and an improvement in the quality of diving and snorkeling in the area. There are also less crowds than you will find in Sharm el-Sheikh or Dahab, Egypt.
Eilat has a hot desert climate. The summers are hot and dry and the winters are warm and dry. Temperatures in the winter can range from 52 to 73 degrees Fahrenheit and summer temperatures are usually between 79 and 104 degrees Fahrenheit.
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 in Israel, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Israel, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Egypt, and The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayEilat $140Luxor $17
The average daily cost (per person) in Eilat is $140, while the average daily cost in Luxor is $17. 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 Eilat and Luxor in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEilat $93Luxor $7.62
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEilat $186Luxor $15
Compare Hotels in Eilat and Luxor
Looking for a hotel in Eilat 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: Eilat Hotel Prices and Luxor Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Eilat $13Luxor $3.91
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Eilat
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Eilat:
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Local Bus$3.71
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Eilat
Also for Eilat, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From Jerusalem: One-Way Shuttle Transfer to Eilat: $90
- Private Transfer From Ramon airport Eilat to Eilat Hotels or Arava Border : $70
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$0.42
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 Eilat or Luxor?
Prices for flights to both Luxor and Eilat 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 dayEilat $35Luxor $5.83
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
- 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.Eilat $16Luxor $6.74
Tours and Activities in Eilat
For Eilat, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Glass Bottom Boat Cruise in Eilat: $30
- Jeep tour adventure Eilat mountains: $55
- From Timna Park Guided Jeep Tour: $64
- Red canyon jeep tour in Eilat: $70
- Timna park Jeep tour adventure: $70
- Park Timna: Small Group Photo Tour: $130
- Red Canyon: Small Group Photo Tour: $130
- Timna Park Tour from Eilat: $150
- Petra 1-Day Tour from Eilat + FREE Traditional Lunch: $199
- Full-Day Tour of Petra from Eilat: $199
- 1 Day Tour to Petra From Eilat: $217
- Day Tour to Petra from Eilat: $219
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)$0.57
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Temple Karnak for Two$2.74
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Camel Ride for Two$1.26
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 dayEilat $27Luxor $2.26
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Eilat and Luxor, we can see that Eilat is more expensive. And not only is Luxor much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Eilat is in Middle East 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 Eilat would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Eilat 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 Eilat Expensive? and Is Luxor Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Eilat or Luxor?
Luxor has a larger population, and is about 9 times larger than the population of Eilat. When comparing the sizes of Eilat 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 Eilat or Luxor?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Eilat or Luxor in the Summer?
Both Luxor and Eilat during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Eilat because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Luxor year-round.
Eilat usually gets rain in July Luxor. Eilat gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Luxor receives 0 mm (0 in) of rain this time of the year.
It's very hot in Luxor this time of the year. Eilat can become quite hot in the summer. In July, Eilat is generally around the same temperature as Luxor. Daily temperatures in Eilat average around 33°C (91°F), and Luxor fluctuates around 33°C (91°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyEilat 33°C (91°F)Luxor 33°C (91°F)
Should I visit Eilat or Luxor in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Eilat and Luxor. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Eilat year-round. Luxor attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Eilat usually receives around the same amount of rain as Luxor. Eilat gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Luxor receives 1 mm (0 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
Eilat is around the same temperature as Luxor in the autumn. The daily temperature in Eilat averages around 26°C (79°F) in October, and Luxor fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberEilat 26°C (79°F)Luxor 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Eilat or Luxor in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Eilat as well as Luxor. Eilat attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Luxor throughout the year.
Eilat usually gets more rain in January than Luxor. Eilat gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Luxor receives 0 mm (0 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the winter, Eilat is around the same temperature as Luxor. Typically, the winter temperatures in Eilat in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Luxor averages at about 14°C (57°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryEilat 14°C (57°F)Luxor 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Eilat or Luxor in the Spring?
Both Luxor and Eilat are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Eilat throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Luxor because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Eilat usually receives rain Luxor. Eilat gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Luxor receives 0 mm (0 in) of rain each month for the spring.
In April, Eilat is generally around the same temperature as Luxor. Daily temperatures in Eilat average around 24°C (75°F), and Luxor fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilEilat 24°C (75°F)Luxor 25°C (77°F)
Typical Weather for Luxor and Eilat
| Eilat | Luxor | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Apr | 24°C (75°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Sep | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
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