Which place is cheaper, Alexandria or Lake Nakuru?
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 Lake Nakuru or Alexandria?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Lake Nakuru and Alexandria. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Lake Nakuru or Alexandria?
Lake Nakuru
Lake Nakuru is one of Kenya's 23 National Parks, also qualifying as one of the two Premium Parks in the country. Located in central Kenya, about 90 miles west of Nairobi, the area encompasses a large lake as well as the surrounding wooded grasslands. A naturalist's paradise, Lake Nakuru is home to wildlife like flamingos, other water birds, and the black and white rhinoceros.
Alexandria
There are few cities in the world with a history as rich, deep, tragic and fascinating than Alexandria, Egypt. Founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC, Egypt's second largest city has seen the most extreme ups and extreme downs. The city watched the beautiful and iconic Alexandria Lighthouse crumble to the ground after several natural disasters. The Alexandria Library housed their most sacred and historical documents only to be burned to the ground. These structures may be physically gone, but the history remains. Alexandria is a city with an ancient allure that draws in visitors from all over the world. Alexandria is a survivor city ready for a comeback.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Kenya, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Kenya, The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, and The Best Budget Tours to Egypt.
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Lake Nakuru Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLake Nakuru $145Alexandria $20
The average daily cost (per person) in Lake Nakuru is $145, while the average daily cost in Alexandria 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 Lake Nakuru and Alexandria in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLake Nakuru $44Alexandria $7.50
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLake Nakuru $88Alexandria $15
Compare Hotels in Lake Nakuru and Alexandria
Looking for a hotel in Lake Nakuru or Alexandria? 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: Alexandria Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lake Nakuru $41Alexandria $2.33
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Alexandria
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Alexandria:
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Taxi to Train Station$0.08
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Alexandria
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Alexandria:
- Private transfer from Alexandria to Luxor: $273
- Private Transfer from Alexandria to Cairo in Egypt or vice versa: $134
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Port to Cairo Int Airport (CAI): $223
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Port to Alexandria City Hotels: $42
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Port to Alexandria Airport (HBE): $42
- Private Transfer from Alexandria City hotels to Alexandria Port : $42
- Private Transfer From Alexandria To Cairo : $170
- Private Transfer Alexandria Hotel to Cairo Airport : $70
- Private Transfer Alexandria Hotel to Borg El Arab Airport: $30
- Private Pickup Transfer From A Hotel In Alexandria To Borg Al Arab Airport: $50
- Private One Way Transfer from Alexandria Hotels to Cairo and Giza Hotels: $75
- Private Day Trip To Egyptian Museum, Citadel & Old Cairo By Private Transfers: $6.40
Is it cheaper to fly into Lake Nakuru or Alexandria?
Prices for flights to both Alexandria and Lake Nakuru 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 dayLake Nakuru $70Alexandria $10
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Alexandria
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Alexandria.
- Private Half Day Food Tour in Alexandria Egypt : $20
- Private Full-Day Food Tour of Alexandria with Hotel Pick Up: $33
- Alexandria Food Tour Top Rated: $40
- Private Food Tour To The Famous Restaurant In Alexandria : $45
- From Giza: Sound&light show, Giza pyramids and Dinner on the Nile: $94
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lake Nakuru $36Alexandria $3.28
Tours and Activities in Alexandria
Here are a few actual costs in Alexandria for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 10-Hour Historical Pyramids Tour from Alexandria Port: $130
- 2 Day Tour Visit the Top Attractions of Alexandria City: $155
- 2 Days-Alexandria & Pyramids Tour + Museum (Start Cairo Or Alex): $125
- 6-Hour Day Tour in Alexandria: $95
- 6-Hour Day Tour to Alexandria Attractions with Pickup Included: $88
- 8Days Egypt Tour package UltraLuxury Cairo,Alexandria&cruise: $4,190
- Alamein full day tour from Alexandria: $95
- Alexandria : Rosetta Day Tour from Alexandria: $130
- Alexandria : Tour to WadiElNatroun Monastery from Alexandria: $150
- Alexandria By Night Private Free Walking Tours & Horse Carriage Ride: $60
- Alexandria By Night Private Tour By Horse Carriage Ride And Free Walking Tour: $55
- Alexandria City Tour from Cairo Full Day: $90
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLake Nakuru $7.60Alexandria $1.26
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lake Nakuru and Alexandria, we can see that Lake Nakuru is more expensive. And not only is Alexandria much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Alexandria would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Alexandria 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 Lake Nakuru would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lake Nakuru than you might in Alexandria.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lake Nakuru Expensive? and Is Alexandria Expensive?.
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.