Which place is cheaper, Luxor or Jerusalem?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Jerusalem or Luxor?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Jerusalem 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: Jerusalem or Luxor?
Jerusalem
Jerusalem is the capital city of Israel, as well as one of the most historically rich cities in the world. It is also the largest city in the country. While Tel Aviv holds many of the responsibilities of a capital city, officially, Jerusalem is still considered the capital. It is important to note that most countries have their embassies in Tel Aviv, not in Jerusalem.
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 Israel, The Best Budget Tours to Israel, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Egypt, and The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayJerusalem $107Luxor $17
The average daily cost (per person) in Jerusalem is $107, 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 Jerusalem and Luxor in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personJerusalem $63Luxor $7.62
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomJerusalem $126Luxor $15
Compare Hotels in Jerusalem and Luxor
Looking for a hotel in Jerusalem 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: Jerusalem Hotel Prices and Luxor Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Jerusalem $6.64Luxor $3.91
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Local Bus$3.13
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Light Rail Jerusalem$9.68
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jerusalem
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Jerusalem:
- Allenby Bridge to Jerusalem or Tel Aviv Private Transfer: $170
- Jerusalem Private Transfer To Petra: $290
- Jerusalem to Allenby Bridge Private Transfer: $150
- Jerusalem to Allenby Bridge Private Transfer: $130
- Jerusalem to Petra Private Transfer: $300
- Jerusalem to Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) - Departure Private Transfer: $77
- Jerusalem to Tel Aviv Airport - Departure Private Transfer: $70
- Private Airport Transfers to/from Hotel: $146
- Private Intercity Transfer - from your Jerusalem hotel to your Tel Aviv hotel: $90
- Private Jerusalem Departure Transfer - Hotel/Accommodation to Tel Aviv Airport: $48
- Private Transfer from Dead Sea Hotels to Aqaba Airport: $160
- Private Transfer from Jerusalem to Herzlia: $247
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:
- Luxor Train Station Private Transfer to Your Hotel: $6.00
- Private Transfer from & to Luxor Airport from Any Hotel in Luxor: $6.00
- Private Arrival Transfer from Luxor Airport to Luxor Hotels: $6.40
- Departure Transfer from Luxor Hotels to Luxor airport: $6.40
- Private Transfer Luxor Airport to Hotel: $7.00
- Transfers from Luxor Airport to Hotels or to Nile Cruise: $7.00
- Luxor Airport Departure: Convenient Private Hotel Transfer: $7.02
- Luxor Airport Private Luxury Transfer (Arrival or Departure): $7.20
- Pick up Transfers From Luxor Airport To Luxor Hotels: $7.50
- Pickup Transfers And Taxi Services From Hotel In Luxor To Luxor Airport: $7.50
- Luxor Private Transfer From East&west Banks hotels to the Airport: $8.00
- Luxor Private Transfer East Bank hotels to Airport : $8.00
Is it cheaper to fly into Jerusalem or Luxor?
Prices for flights to both Luxor and Jerusalem 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 dayJerusalem $31Luxor $5.83
Typical Food Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of dining costs in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Orange Juice$2.65
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Watermelon$3.98
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Lunch$12
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Food at Market$15
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Juice$2.65
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Bagels$7.96
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Lunch for 2$14
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Snacks$5.57
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Jerusalem
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Jerusalem.
- Food Tour in Jerusalem with a Local : $72
- Private Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant from Dead Sea: $96
- Mahane Yehuda Market food tour jerusalem: $99
- Private Madaba Haret Jdoudna Restaurant Lunch or Dinner from Dead Sea: $115
- The Best Food Tour in Jerusalem--Perfect for Viral Travel Content: $117
- Christmas Eve in Israel: Jerusalem Sightseeing Tour with Dinner and Midnight Mass Viewing in Bethlehem: $125
- Experience Shabbat With Dinner In Jerusalem: $169
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
- 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
- Luxor Nile Cruise Dinner: $60
- Karnak Sound And Light Show With Dinner, Felucca : $64
- Luxor & Mummification Museums & City Tour by H. Carriage & Dinner: $70
- private day in west bank & dendera with dinner on boat: $86
- Enjoy Half Day Sunset Felucca Ride and Banana Island with Lunch or Dinner: $90
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Jerusalem $8.43Luxor $6.74
Typical Entertainment Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Cooking Classes for 2$33
Tours and Activities in Jerusalem
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Jerusalem are as follows:
- 360 Virtual Tour of Ancient Jerusalem: $6.00
- In The Footsteps of Jesus Day Tour - Dguide Self Guiding App: $7.00
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Skip the Line:1.5Hour AudioTour - Yad Vashem Holocaust Remembrance Center Ticket: $11
- Bethlehem Christian Guided Tour: $20
- Independent graffiti tour in Jerusalem at your own time and pace: $22
- Bethlehem Half Day Guided Group Tour : $24
- Self-Guided Tour at Machne Yehuda Market with Chef Tali Fridman: $25
- Old City Shabbat Experience and Walking Tour: $28
- Guided Walking Tour of the Old City: $30
- Guided Shabbat Experience in Jerusalem: $30
- Old City of Jerusalem Guided Walking Tour: $32
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:
- Valley Of The Kings Entry Ticket: $4.60
- Entry Ticket To Valley of the Queens: $4.60
- Private Tour Shopping in Luxor City : $6.00
- Half Day East Bank Tour to Luxor and Karnak Temples: $6.40
- Private Tour Shopping in Luxor: $7.00
- Luxor Museum Entry Ticket: $7.60
- See the Valley of the Kings & More: Shared Tour (All-Inclusive): $8.80
- Karnak Temple And Luxor Temple Private Day Tour : $8.98
- Mummification Museum Private Guided Tour: $9.00
- Explore Luxor temple and City Private Tour by Flucca: $9.00
- Temple Of Queen Hatshepsut Entry Ticket: $9.20
- Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut Entry Ticket: $9.20
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayJerusalem $16Luxor $2.26
Typical Alcohol Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Beer$4.77
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Jerusalem and Luxor, we can see that Jerusalem is more expensive. And not only is Luxor much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Jerusalem 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 Jerusalem would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Jerusalem 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 Jerusalem Expensive? and Is Luxor Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Jerusalem or Luxor?
Jerusalem has a larger population, and is about 69% larger than the population of Luxor. When comparing the sizes of Jerusalem 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 Jerusalem or Luxor?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
Should I visit Jerusalem or Luxor in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Jerusalem and Luxor. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Jerusalem year-round. Luxor attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In July, Jerusalem usually receives more rain than Luxor. Jerusalem gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Luxor receives 0 mm (0 in) of rain each month for the summer.
Luxor can become quite hot in the summer. In the summer, Jerusalem is cooler than Luxor. Typically, the summer temperatures in Jerusalem in July average around 23°C (73°F), and Luxor averages at about 33°C (91°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyJerusalem 23°C (73°F)Luxor 33°C (91°F)
Should I visit Jerusalem or Luxor in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Jerusalem as well as Luxor. Jerusalem attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Luxor throughout the year.
Jerusalem usually gets more rain in October than Luxor. Jerusalem gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Luxor receives 1 mm (0 in) of rain this time of the year.
In October, Jerusalem is generally cooler than Luxor. Daily temperatures in Jerusalem average around 19°C (66°F), and Luxor fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberJerusalem 19°C (66°F)Luxor 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Jerusalem or Luxor in the Winter?
Both Luxor and Jerusalem are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Jerusalem throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Luxor because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In January, Jerusalem usually receives more rain than Luxor. Jerusalem gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Luxor receives 0 mm (0 in) of rain each month for the winter.
Jerusalem is much colder than Luxor in the winter. The daily temperature in Jerusalem averages around 8°C (46°F) in January, and Luxor fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryJerusalem 8°C (46°F)Luxor 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Jerusalem or Luxor in the Spring?
Both Luxor and Jerusalem during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Jerusalem because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Luxor year-round.
Jerusalem usually gets more rain in April than Luxor. Jerusalem gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Luxor receives 0 mm (0 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the spring, Jerusalem is much colder than Luxor. Typically, the spring temperatures in Jerusalem in April average around 16°C (61°F), and Luxor averages at about 25°C (77°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilJerusalem 16°C (61°F)Luxor 25°C (77°F)
Typical Weather for Luxor and Jerusalem
| Jerusalem | Luxor | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
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