A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Luxor vs. Aveiro for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Luxor or Aveiro?

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

Should I visit Luxor or Aveiro? 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 Aveiro?

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.

Aveiro

Aveiro has great canals that are lined by houses. Because of this ambiance, the town has earned its nickname the "Portuguese Venice." While it's similar, don't put too much into the name. The town is also known for it's colorful boats, referred to as moliceiros, that ride along the canals and under the bridges.

While the canals are lovely, most visitors actually come for the beaches. Aveiro's beaches are known for their clean and pristine sand. The shore is referred to as the Silver Coast, and has comfortably warm water, which is another major draw to the area.

Aveiro is comfortable year around because it's winters are mild and warm and its summer is somewhat cool. The winter months get the most rain and the summer is usually the driest. If you're there during the fall and winter, the winds will be strong making it the best time for surfing, sailing, and other water sports.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Egypt, The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Portugal, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Portugal.


Which place is cheaper, Aveiro or Luxor?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Luxor is $17, while the average daily cost in Aveiro is $86. 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 Aveiro in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Luxor $7.62
    Aveiro $49
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Luxor $15
    Aveiro $98
Compare Hotels in Luxor and Aveiro

Looking for a hotel in Luxor or Aveiro? 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.

Hotels in Luxor


Hotels in Aveiro


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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 Aveiro Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Luxor $3.91
    Aveiro $9.18
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Luxor

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Luxor:


  • Taxi Ride
    $0.42

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Luxor

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Luxor:

  • 3-Night Nile Cruise to Aswan with Transfers and Meals: $429
  • One Way Transfer From Luxor to Alexandria In A Private Vehicle: $295
  • Private transfer from Luxor to Aswan by Car: $280
  • Luxor to Marsa Alam Private Transfer: $277
  • Comfortable Private Transfer from Luxor to El Cairo: $273
  • Private Transfer from Luxor to Aswan: $270
  • Enjoy 2 days Luxor,Aswan,Abu Simbel includes daily lunch&transfers: $254
  • Private Transfer from Luxor to Hurghada : $230
  • Private Pickup Transfers from Luxor to Cairo by Bus : $220
  • Private Transfer from luxor to Aswan with 2 stops in Komombo & Edfu Temples : $220
  • Private Transfer Luxor City To El Gouna: $196
  • Private transfer - from Luxor to Hurghada and visit Dendara en route: $192

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aveiro

Also for Aveiro, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Aveiro Private Transfer:To/From the Oporto Airport: $128

Is it cheaper to fly into Luxor or Aveiro?

Prices for flights to both Aveiro 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Luxor $5.83
    Aveiro $30

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
  • Sunset Felucca Ride and Banana Island with Lunch or Dinner Luxor: $45
  • 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
  • Karnak Sound And Light Show With Dinner, Felucca  : $64
  • Luxor & Mummification Museums & City Tour by H. Carriage & Dinner: $70
  • Enjoy Half Day Sunset Felucca Ride and Banana Island with Lunch or Dinner: $90
  • Full day trip west Bank, Dandara and dinner on a boat.: $128

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Luxor $6.74
    Aveiro $9.18
Typical Entertainment Prices in Luxor

Here are a few typical costs in Luxor for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • Boat Ride (for 2)
    $0.57
  • Temple Karnak for Two
    $2.74
  • 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:

  • 7 Hours Private Tour in Luxor with Lunch : $35
  • City Tour, Hot Air Balloon, Kings Valley, Felucca in Luxor: $110
  • Daily Tour at The East & West Bank of the Nile: $108
  • Day Private Tour to Karnak and Luxor Temples: $90
  • Day Tour to East and West Banks From Luxor: $24
  • Day Tour to Hathor Temple at Dendera from Luxor by car: $72
  • Day Tour to Madinet Habu Temple & the Workers Tombs: $54
  • Day tour to Aswan from Luxo visit Edfu,Kom Ombo,Phila Temples & Aswan dam.: $276
  • Dendera Temple Half Day Tour from Luxor: $29
  • Dendera and Abydos Temples Day Tour from Luxor with Lunch: $75
  • Dendera and Abydos Templs Full Day Tour: $170
  • East Bank Tour in Luxor: $87

Tours and Activities in Aveiro

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Aveiro.

  • From Porto: e-Bike Tour in Aveiro, Boat Trip and Costa Nova!: $84
  • Aveiro Privat City Tour w/ Local Boat 1 H Cruise & Egg Sweet: $96
  • Coimbra & Aveiro Amazing Cultural Full Day Tour from Porto: $102
  • Aveiro Private Tour, Bairrada Wine Cellars & Roasted Piglet: $117
  • Private Tour to Aveiro and Costa Nova unique striped houses: $117
  • Aveiro Tour: $139
  • From Lisbon: Aveiro, Moliceiro Boat and Coimbra Tour: $139
  • Half Day Tour with Boat Ride: $150
  • From Porto Private Tour Half Day in Aveiro and Costa Nova: $273
  • Porto to Lisbon private Tour, choose 2 or 3 stops on the way: $312

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Luxor $2.26
    Aveiro $18


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Luxor and Aveiro, we can see that Aveiro 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 Aveiro is in Europe, 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 Aveiro would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Aveiro 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 Aveiro Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Luxor or Aveiro?

Luxor has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Aveiro. When comparing the sizes of Luxor and Aveiro, 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 Luxor or Aveiro?

Aveiro has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Luxor experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.

Should I visit Luxor or Aveiro in the Summer?

Both Aveiro and Luxor during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Luxor because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

The heat can be very extreme in Luxor. In the summer, Luxor is much warmer than Aveiro. Typically, the summer temperatures in Luxor in July average around 33°C (91°F), and Aveiro averages at about 21°C (69°F).

Luxor usually gets less rain in July than Aveiro. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Aveiro receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Luxor 33°C (91°F) 
    Aveiro 21°C (69°F)

Should I visit Luxor or Aveiro in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Luxor and Aveiro. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Luxor year-round.

In October, Luxor is generally a little warmer than Aveiro. Daily temperatures in Luxor average around 25°C (77°F), and Aveiro fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).

Aveiro receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Luxor usually receives less rain than Aveiro. Luxor gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Aveiro receives 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Luxor 25°C (77°F) 
    Aveiro 17°C (62°F)

Should I visit Luxor or Aveiro in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Luxor as well as Aveiro. Luxor attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

Luxor is a little warmer than Aveiro in the winter. The daily temperature in Luxor averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Aveiro fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).

It's quite rainy in Aveiro. Luxor usually gets less rain in January than Aveiro. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Aveiro receives 171 mm (6.7 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Luxor 14°C (57°F) 
    Aveiro 10°C (50°F)

Should I visit Luxor or Aveiro in the Spring?

Both Aveiro and Luxor are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Luxor throughout the year.

In the spring, Luxor is much warmer than Aveiro. Typically, the spring temperatures in Luxor in April average around 25°C (77°F), and Aveiro averages at about 14°C (56°F).

It rains a lot this time of the year in Aveiro. In April, Luxor usually receives less rain than Aveiro. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Aveiro receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Luxor 25°C (77°F) 
    Aveiro 14°C (56°F)

Typical Weather for Aveiro and Luxor

Luxor Aveiro
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 14°C (57°F) 0 mm (0 in) 10°C (50°F) 171 mm (6.7 in)
Feb 15°C (59°F) 0 mm (0 in) 11°C (51°F) 169 mm (6.7 in)
Mar 20°C (68°F) 0 mm (0 in) 12°C (54°F) 112 mm (4.4 in)
Apr 25°C (77°F) 0 mm (0 in) 14°C (56°F) 112 mm (4.4 in)
May 30°C (86°F) 0 mm (0 in) 16°C (60°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Jun 32°C (90°F) 0 mm (0 in) 19°C (66°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Jul 33°C (91°F) 0 mm (0 in) 21°C (69°F) 16 mm (0.6 in)
Aug 31°C (88°F) 0 mm (0 in) 20°C (69°F) 22 mm (0.9 in)
Sep 30°C (86°F) 0 mm (0 in) 20°C (67°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Oct 25°C (77°F) 1 mm (0 in) 17°C (62°F) 131 mm (5.2 in)
Nov 20°C (68°F) 0 mm (0 in) 13°C (55°F) 152 mm (6 in)
Dec 15°C (59°F) 0 mm (0 in) 11°C (51°F) 176 mm (6.9 in)