Should I Visit Entebbe or Cairo for Vacation? Which is Better? Which is Cheaper? Which is More Expensive?

Should you visit Entebbe or Cairo?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Entebbe and Cairo can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Entebbe or Cairo?

Entebbe

Entebbe is a large city located in Central Uganda. It is about thirty kilometers from the capital city of Uganda, which is Kampala. Lake Victoria, a prominent body of water, is very close to Entebbe as well. Today, the population of Entebbe is over 69,000 people. In Europe, Entebbe is known for its airport, which was once the site of a major hostage situation led by the German and Palestinian militia, back in 1976. Soldiers from the Israeli army freed the hostages in a massive rescue mission. Alternatively, when Queen Elizabeth II heard of her father's death and that she had become the queen, she was at this airport and had to fly from there back to England at once.

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.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Uganda, The Best 3-Day Tours in Uganda, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, and The Best Historical Tours in Egypt.

Which place is cheaper, Cairo or Entebbe?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

Entebbe Prices
Uganda Prices

Cairo Prices
Egypt Prices
Average Daily Cost Per person, per day

Entebbe $119

Cairo $20

The average daily cost (per person) in Entebbe is $119, while the average daily cost in Cairo is $20. 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 Entebbe and Cairo in more detail.

Accommodation

Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person

Entebbe $42

Cairo $8.79
Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room

Entebbe $84

Cairo $18

Compare Hotels in Entebbe and Cairo

Looking for a hotel in Entebbe or Cairo? 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: Entebbe Hotel Prices and Cairo Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation

Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.

Entebbe $18

Cairo $2.80

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Entebbe

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Entebbe:

Entebbe : Airport Transfer: $60
Entebbe Airport Transfers: $72

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Cairo

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

Metro Ride

$0.08
Taxi Ride

$0.30

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cairo

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:

Private transfer from Cairo Airport to the hotel in Cairo or Giza: $7.50
Private Transfer: Cairo Airport Arrival to any hotel in Cairo or Giza: $8.00
Private Tour Giza Pyramids,Sphinx With Camel Ride,Lunch and Hotels Transfers: $8.00
Private Transfer from Cairo international Airport and Hotel: $10
Private Cairo Airport Transfers & Limousine to Anywhere in Cairo or vice versa: $10
Cairo Airport Private Transfer ( One-Way comfort ride ): $10
Private Transfers from Cairo Airport to Hotels in Cairo and Giza: $10
Private Transfer from Cairo Airport to Hotel Vise Versa: $10
Private Transfer from Cairo Airport to Your Hotel: $10
Private One-Way or Return Airport Transfer Service: $10
Private Departure Transfer from Cairo City to Cairo Airport: $12
Private Transfer from Cairo Airport to Hotels in Cairo: $12

Is it cheaper to fly into Entebbe or Cairo?

Prices for flights to both Cairo and Entebbe 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

Entebbe $58

Cairo $7.71

Typical Food Prices in Cairo

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

Juice

$0.04

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cairo

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

Nile Sunset, Dinner Cruise, Show and Private Transfer: $6.08
Cairo dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer show on Nile river: $7.00
Local Oriental Food Tour from Cairo or Giza hotels: $7.50
Private Nile Cruise with Dinner and Folk Show from Cairo: $7.50
5 Star Dinner Nile Cruise in Cairo Night Tour : $7.50
Dinner Cruise on the Nile River with Buffet belly dancer performance: $7.50
night-tour Nile dinner cruise with open buffet and belly dancer: $8.00
Cairo Nile dinner cruise night show with belly dancer: $8.00
Dinner Cruise on the Nile with Show from Cairo and Giza: $8.00
2-hours night dinner cruise show : Eat , Dance and Sing : $8.00
Dinner Nile Cruise belly dancer open buffer tanora show sailing on Nile: $9.00
Cairo Dinner Cruise show with belly dancer show on Nile river: $9.00

Entertainment

Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.

Entebbe $36

Cairo $5.40

Tours and Activities in Entebbe

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Entebbe are as follows:

Guided Walking Tour: $26
BEST OF ENTEBBE BIKE CYCLING TOUR: $49
ENTEBBE WALKING TOUR: $50
1-Day Best of Entebbe City Guided Walking Tour: $50
Entebbe : Entebbe Zoo and Botanical gardens Tour: $60
ENTEBBE MOTOR BIKE TOUR: $100
Equatar Line Tour & Victoria Lake Sunset Boat Ride: $150
1-Day Mabamba Shoebill Birding Tour in Lake Victoria Entebbe: $260
Uganda : 1-Day Ngamba Sanctuary for Chimpanzee Tour: $619
Uganda: 3-Day Lake Mburo National Park Adventure Tour: $1,090
Uganda: 5-Day Queen Elizabeth NP and Gorilla Trekking Tour: $3,680
Uganda: 8-Day Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, and Bwindi Tour: $5,850

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

$0.79
Egyptian Museum Entry for Two

$6.10

Tours and Activities in Cairo

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

Guided Tour to Giza Pyramids ,Sphinx, Camel & inside the pyramids: $3.50
All inclusive half day tour Giza pyramids,Sphinx and local lunch: $4.00
Best Egypt Tour Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Tomb of Mersi Ankh,lunch: $4.40
Private tour to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx and Egyptian museum: $4.40
El Sultan Hassan Mosque Entry Ticket : $4.56
The Baron Empain Palace Entry Ticket: $4.60
Prince Mohamed Ali Palace Entry Ticket: $4.80
Egyptian Spicy Shop Shopping Private Tour: $5.00
Half Day Private Guided Shopping Tour in Cairo: $5.00
Customized Shopping Tour and Egyptian Souvenir from Cairo Giza hotels: $5.00
Private Shopping Customizable Tour from Cairo and Giza with lunch: $5.00
Best cairo tours visit to Giza Pyramids and Sphinx: $5.00

Alcohol

Alcohol Drinks for one day

Entebbe $13

Cairo $1.10

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: $56

How are these travel costs calculated?

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Entebbe and Cairo, we can see that Entebbe is more expensive. And not only is Cairo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Entebbe would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Entebbe 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 Entebbe Expensive? and Is Cairo Expensive?.

Which is Bigger, Entebbe or Cairo?

Cairo has a larger population, and is about 120 times larger than the population of Entebbe. When comparing the sizes of Entebbe and Cairo, 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.

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

Should you visit Entebbe or Cairo?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Where Should I go: Entebbe or Cairo?

Entebbe

Cairo

Which place is cheaper, Cairo or Entebbe?

Accommodation

Compare Hotels in Entebbe and Cairo

Local Transportation

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Entebbe

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Cairo

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cairo

Is it cheaper to fly into Entebbe or Cairo?

Food

Typical Food Prices in Cairo

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cairo

Entertainment

Tours and Activities in Entebbe

Typical Entertainment Prices in Cairo

Tours and Activities in Cairo

Alcohol

Sample the Local Flavors in Cairo

Which is Bigger, Entebbe or Cairo?

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Should you visit Entebbe or Cairo?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Where Should I go: Entebbe or Cairo?

Entebbe

Cairo

Which place is cheaper, Cairo or Entebbe?

Accommodation

Compare Hotels in Entebbe and Cairo

Local Transportation

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Entebbe

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Cairo

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cairo

Is it cheaper to fly into Entebbe or Cairo?

Food

Typical Food Prices in Cairo

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cairo

Entertainment

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Typical Entertainment Prices in Cairo

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Alcohol

Sample the Local Flavors in Cairo

Which is Bigger, Entebbe or Cairo?

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