Which place is cheaper, Antigua Guatemala or Luxor?
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 Luxor or Antigua Guatemala?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Luxor or Antigua Guatemala? 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: Luxor or Antigua Guatemala?
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.
Antigua Guatemala
Before a disastrous earthquake in 1773, Antigua was the colonial capital of Guatemala. For 200 years it had reigned as so and today shows remnants of its glorious past with Spanish colonial buildings and other architectural landmarks still standing. Due to this large amount of preserved architecture, Antigua was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is now the most touristed city of Guatemala.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Egypt, The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Guatemala City, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Guatemala.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLuxor $30Antigua Guatemala $74
The average daily cost (per person) in Luxor is $30, while the average daily cost in Antigua Guatemala is $74. 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 Luxor and Antigua Guatemala in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLuxor $10Antigua Guatemala $22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLuxor $20Antigua Guatemala $44
Compare Hotels in Luxor and Antigua Guatemala
Looking for a hotel in Luxor or Antigua Guatemala? 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: Luxor Hotel Prices and Antigua Guatemala Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Luxor $5.13Antigua Guatemala $13
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$0.38
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Luxor
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Luxor:
- 3-Night Nile Cruise to Aswan with Transfers and Meals: $643
- Private Transfer: From Luxor to Hurghada: $290
- Private Transfer from Luxor to Marsa Alam: $255
- Private Luxor Transfer to Hurghada: $250
- Private Car And Minibus Transfer Luxor City To Soma Bay: $248
- Private Transfer Luxor To Hurghada City - Car And Minibus Options: $248
- Private Transfer from Luxor to Marsa Alam: $245
- Private transfer from Luxor to Marsa Alam: $235
- Luxor Airport (LXR) to El Queseir - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $231
- One-night Nile Cruise to Aswan with Transfer: $214
- Private Transfer from Luxor to Safaga: $210
- Transfer From Luxor or Luxor Airport to Cairo Airport or Cairo: $200
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antigua Guatemala
Also for Antigua Guatemala, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Ground Transfer From Antigua To Guatemala City Airport: $30
- Private Transfer Antigua Guatemala to Monterrico Beach: $85
- Private Transfer Antigua Guatemala to Semuc Champey or Coban: $182
- Private Transfer From Antigua Guatemala to La Aurora Airport: $29
- Private Transfer From Antigua to Guatemala City / Airport: $30
- Private Transfer From Antigua to Panajachel Atitlan: $70
- Private Transfer One Way Antigua Guatemala to El Paredon Beach: $75
- Private Transfer from Antigua Guatemala to Airport: $27
- Private Transfer from Antigua Guatemala to Santa Catarina Palopó: $88
- Private Transfer from Antigua to La Aurora Airport: $32
- Private Transfer from Antigua to the Airport: $70
- Private Transfer:Antigua GuatemalaLake Atitlán(Any Town)OneWay: $74
Is it cheaper to fly into Luxor or Antigua Guatemala?
Prices for flights to both Antigua Guatemala and Luxor 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 dayLuxor $15Antigua Guatemala $25
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Luxor
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Luxor.
- 3-Hour Egyptian Cooking Experience with a Local Family in Luxor: $10
- Luxury Nile Sunset Felucca Sail | Private Dinner - Hotel Transfer: $14
- Open-Air Farm Luxor Lunch or Dinner Experience in a Green: $15
- Day Tour to Local Farm with Bread Making & Cooking Class: $25
- Enjoy lunch or dinner al fresco at Luxor Farm: $30
- Eat Like a Local:Traditional Egyptian Food / Dinner at Local Family Home - Luxor: $36
- 3 Hours Culinary Journey with Family Food Tour in Luxor: $40
- Sunset Dinner at a Traditional Egyptian House of Luxor: $45
- Luxor City Private Walking and Food Tour: $50
- 3-Hour Culinary Journey with Family Food Tour in Luxor: $50
- Cooking Session with Family in Luxor with lunch: $50
- Private Luxor Temple Night Tour with Felucca Sunset & Dinner: $55
Typical Food Prices in Antigua Guatemala
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Antigua Guatemala:
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Lunch$3.28
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Lunch$7.87
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antigua Guatemala
For Antigua Guatemala, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cooking and pastry class in Casa San Miguel: $38
- Cooking class and market tour/Pepian Workshop: $50
- Private Street Food Tour in Antigua Guatemala: $65
- Private Cooking Class of Typical Guatemalan Dishes: $70
- Cooking Class With Local Family: $70
- Cooking Classes and Jade Workshops: $75
- Market and Mayan Cooking Class: $80
- Street Food Tour Around Antigua: $85
- Guatemalan Cooking Class and Market Tour: $85
- Guatemalan Cooking Class & Market Tour: $85
- Make your own Mayan Pepian - Cooking class: $89
- Authentic Guatemalan Cooking Class in Antigua: $90
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Luxor $9.45Antigua Guatemala $15
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)$0.52
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Temple Karnak for Two$2.48
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Camel Ride for Two$1.15
Tours and Activities in Luxor
Here are a few actual costs in Luxor for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- (2 nights / 3 days )Nile cruise from Luxor to aswan: $300
- (Private) Half Day Tour Luxor Temple and Karnak Temples: $13
- 1 Day tour from luxor to safaga Snorkling boat trip: $50
- 1-Day Day Tour from Temples of Luxor to Aswan: $179
- 2 Day Luxor Tour East and West Bank Highlights: $24
- 2 Day Private Tour of Luxor: $220
- 2 Day Trip West Bank & East Bank, Luxor Highlights Tours & Hotel: $210
- 2 Day in Luxor tours: $336
- 2 Days Private Luxor Tour: $190
- 2 Days Private Tour Karnak & Luxor Temples, and Luxor West bank: $101
- 2 Days Sightseeing Tour of Luxor Highlights: $140
- 2 Days Tour from Luxor to Abu Simbel include admission& Lunch: $299
Tours and Activities in Antigua Guatemala
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Antigua Guatemala.
- Signature Lattes Tasting Experience in Antigua for Coffee Lovers: $13
- Express tour in Antigua: $20
- Antigua Walking Tour: $24
- Nighthawk Birding Guided Tours in Antigua Guatemala: $25
- Walking tour Jewels of Antigua : A Tour of the Unmissable: $25
- Colonial Antigua Afternoon Walking Tour: $25
- Guided Walking Tour Legends of Antigua Guatemala: $25
- Antigua Guatemala Walking Tour History Architecture & Facades: $25
- Antigua Walking Tour Morning and Afternoon: $27
- Coffee Tasting- Mayan Experience: $28
- Pacaya Hike from Antigua an Adventure with Roasted Marshmallows: $29
- Antigua Guatemala Walking Group Tour: $30
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLuxor $2.82Antigua Guatemala $12
Sample the Local Flavors in Antigua Guatemala
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Antigua Guatemala:
- Antigua Bar Crawl: $26
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Luxor and Antigua Guatemala, we can see that Antigua Guatemala is more expensive. And not only is Luxor much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Luxor is in Africa and Antigua Guatemala is in Central America, 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 Antigua Guatemala would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Antigua Guatemala 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 Luxor Expensive? and Is Antigua Guatemala Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Luxor or Antigua Guatemala?
Luxor has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Antigua Guatemala. When comparing the sizes of Luxor and Antigua Guatemala, 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.
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.