Which place is cheaper, Aswan or Lake Nakuru?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Jump to 
Should you visit Lake Nakuru or Aswan?
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 Aswan. 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 Aswan?
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.
Aswan
Lounging along the Nile like Egyptian royalty is a fantasy for most world travelers. If you want to do it without the hustle and bustle of Cairo, there's always Aswan. This city in the south of Egypt is the smallest of the three major cities on the Nile. Located just below the Aswan Dam and Lake Nasser, Aswan's 275,00 people include a large portion of Nubians – mostly resettled from their flooded homeland.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Kenya, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Kenya, The Best 10-Day Tours in Egypt, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Egypt.
-
Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLake Nakuru $116Aswan $16
The average daily cost (per person) in Lake Nakuru is $116, while the average daily cost in Aswan 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 Lake Nakuru and Aswan in more detail.
Accommodation
-
Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLake Nakuru $45Aswan $6.62
-
Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLake Nakuru $90Aswan $13
Compare Hotels in Lake Nakuru and Aswan
Looking for a hotel in Lake Nakuru or Aswan? 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.
Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world. Compare prices for multiple destinations when planning your next trip.
Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Aswan Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
-
Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lake Nakuru $41Aswan $4.26
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aswan
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aswan:
- transfer from aswan to luxor with visits: $77
- luxor Airport Private Transfer: $6.00
- Transfer to Luxor from Aswan and visit Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples: $65
- Transfer from Aswan to Luxor: $45
- Transfer from Aswan to Hurghada : $95
- Transfer from Aswan Train Station to your hotel or the opposite : $9.00
- Transfer From Hotel To Aswan airport : $35
- Private transfer from aswan to luxor with visits: $93
- Private transfer from anywhere Aswan to Aswan Airport: $13
- Private transfer from Aswan to Aswan Airport: $10
- Private transfer from Aswan to Aswan Airport: $8.00
- Private transfer - Aswan to Abu Simbel and return: $80
Is it cheaper to fly into Lake Nakuru or Aswan?
Prices for flights to both Aswan 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
-
Food Meals for one dayLake Nakuru $41Aswan $5.62
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Aswan
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Aswan.
- Dinner on board a cruise on the Nile: $59
- Nubian lunch Or Dinner at Nubian village : $75
- Private 3-Hour Nubian Party with Dinner and Pickup in Aswan: $77
- Your Grandmothers Cooking Class In Aswan : $90
- Dinner In Nile Cruise in Aswan: $150
- Experience the Magic of Aswan in One Day Food Tour with Guide: $224
Entertainment
-
Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lake Nakuru $36Aswan $6.00
Typical Entertainment Prices in Aswan
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Aswan are as follows:
-
Temple Kom Ombo for Two$1.24
Tours and Activities in Aswan
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Aswan are as follows:
- 3 Hour Private Tour, Ancient Wonders in Philae Temple Tour : $55
- Abu Simbel Temples Full Day Tour From Aswan With Entry Tickets : $89
- Abu Simble Private day tour from Aswan: $85
- Exploration of Philae Temple and High Dam in Aswan Private Tour: $29
- Full Day Tour to Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan: $22
- Full-Day Private Tour of Aswan, Philae Temple and Obelisk: $95
- Full-Day Private Tour to Abu Simbel Temples in Aswan With Guide : $100
- Guided Tour of Philae Temple in Aswan Egypt: $29
- Kalabsha Temple and Nubian Museum Tour: $89
- Kayak Tour around the Temple of Philae & Heissa Island : $28
- Nubian Village Tour in Aswan: $50
- Nubian Village and Philae Temple Private Guided Tour From Aswan: $24
Alcohol
-
Alcohol Drinks for one dayLake Nakuru $7.63Aswan $1.22
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lake Nakuru and Aswan, we can see that Lake Nakuru is more expensive. And not only is Aswan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Aswan would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Aswan 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 Aswan.
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 Aswan 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.